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Drone Management - how does this make sense?
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CaCi-A 001Me
Doomheim
#1 - 2014-03-16 13:35:52 UTC
i was trying to mix my Berserker SW-900 in with my Ogres and that's what it tells me... click here to enlarge. seems to me like i already did.

so how does this make any sense?

i don't play real life, the balancing sucks!
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#2 - 2014-03-16 13:38:13 UTC
CaCi-A 001Me wrote:
i was trying to mix my Berserker SW-900 in with my Ogres and that's what it tells me... click here to enlarge. seems to me like i already did.

so how does this make any sense?

It differentiates between combat drones and ewar drones?
Shederov Blood
Deadly Viper Kitten Mitten Sewing Company
#3 - 2014-03-16 13:56:26 UTC
Is that just an arbitrary restriction, or is there a good reason why combat drones and e-war drones shouldn't be grouped?

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Jonah Gravenstein
Machiavellian Space Bastards
#4 - 2014-03-16 13:58:49 UTC
Shederov Blood wrote:
Is that just an arbitrary restriction, or is there a good reason why combat drones and e-war drones shouldn't be grouped?

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Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#5 - 2014-03-16 14:00:54 UTC
Shederov Blood wrote:
Is that just an arbitrary restriction, or is there a good reason why combat drones and e-war drones shouldn't be grouped?

Pure guesswork, but I'd say that there's a fair chance that they're using completely separate actions internally in the mechanics. So an ewar drone doesn't “attack” like a combat drone does, in the same way as how a mining drone can only harvest or a logi drone can only repair.
Yarda Black
The Black Redemption
#6 - 2014-03-16 14:09:45 UTC
Not being able to mix different types of drones into a group has annoyed me for quite some time. Would be nice if it became possible...
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Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2014-03-16 14:39:00 UTC
need to mention nice group names Lol

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Alicia Fermi
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2014-03-16 16:50:16 UTC
You cannot assign EWAR drones so assigning a mixed group of combat and ewar drones makes no sense. I expect that the limitations are based around that sort of consideration.
Taal Khurin
Acorn Harvesting
#9 - 2014-03-16 18:49:35 UTC
Why are all your drone groups named as a program file? it looks super dumb.

Also why are you using beserker ewar drones? they suck horribly.
Serene Repose
#10 - 2014-03-16 19:05:59 UTC  |  Edited by: Serene Repose
I group four attack drones per group. Say, DPS 1, DPS 2, and so on. Then I put all my EW drones in a group called EW (oddly enough.) So, I launch one group, then just launch an EW drone using the label. (Only one launches since the four are already out.) I normally carry the SWs. But the EWs will mix, so if you use a mix of EWs, you can group them - say, three DPS in group DPS 1 (click on the label) two EW drones in EW 1 (click on the label).

Yeah, there are a couple of clicks in there, but it's faster than scanning a drop down list and trying to pick while your ship is bouncing around from missiles exploding everywhere.

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shimiku
Zircron Industries
#11 - 2014-03-16 21:32:58 UTC
it look like your drones are running on a windows platform windows is known for having alot of bugs Idea
Spurty
#12 - 2014-03-16 21:37:21 UTC  |  Edited by: Commander Spurty
Taal Khurin wrote:
Why are all your drone groups named as a program file? it looks super dumb.

Also why are you using beserker ewar drones? they suck horribly.


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Hasikan Miallok
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#13 - 2014-03-16 22:20:17 UTC
The only advantage to grouping EWAR and combat would be a single click launch. However as mentioned above you can get around that.
CaCi-A 001Me
Doomheim
#14 - 2014-03-17 10:02:31 UTC  |  Edited by: CaCi-A 001Me
please note that i didn't ask for opinions and i also didn't want to know how to otherwise arrange my drones.

Tippia wrote:
Pure guesswork, but I'd say that there's a fair chance that they're using completely separate actions internally in the mechanics. So an ewar drone doesn't “attack” like a combat drone does, in the same way as how a mining drone can only harvest or a logi drone can only repair.
ya, that would make sense. ty...

Taal Khurin wrote:
Why are all your drone groups named as a program file? it looks super dumb.

Also why are you using beserker ewar drones? they suck horribly.
you are a nobody on the internets, no one cares what u think.

i don't play real life, the balancing sucks!
Vyktor Abyss
Abyss Research
#15 - 2014-03-17 11:13:36 UTC
What's this you say.... The drone interface and mechanics suck?

Heresey!!!
Lucas Kell
Solitude Trading
S.N.O.T.
#16 - 2014-03-17 11:58:44 UTC
CaCi-A 001Me wrote:
please note that i didn't ask for opinions and i also didn't want to know how to otherwise arrange my drones.
You did however post on the forums, so you should know what to expect.

CaCi-A 001Me wrote:
Taal Khurin wrote:
Why are all your drone groups named as a program file? it looks super dumb.

Also why are you using beserker ewar drones? they suck horribly.
you are a nobody on the internets, no one cares what u think.
I care. I also agree that looks super dumb, as does the question about an incredibly straightforward error message.

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Viziam
Amarr Empire
#17 - 2014-03-17 12:01:03 UTC
Blatantly botting Big smile
CaCi-A 001Me
Doomheim
#18 - 2014-03-17 12:24:49 UTC  |  Edited by: CaCi-A 001Me
Lucas Kell wrote:
You did however post on the forums, so you should know what to expect.
i'd expect to get an answer like Tippia's, not some unqualified bullplop that i don't care about.

Lucas Kell wrote:
I care. I also agree that looks super dumb, as does the question about an incredibly straightforward error message.
what makes you think that you or your opinion would matter in any way? if it's not you someone else would try to sh*t thru his/her mouth in this thread. but like i said, no one gives a damn...

i don't play real life, the balancing sucks!
TigerXtrm
KarmaFleet
Goonswarm Federation
#19 - 2014-03-17 12:27:33 UTC
In the end I would bet it's a not a design decision, but one of many things restricted by old code.

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Lucas Kell
Solitude Trading
S.N.O.T.
#20 - 2014-03-17 12:35:49 UTC
CaCi-A 001Me wrote:
Lucas Kell wrote:
You did however post on the forums, so you should know what to expect.
i'd expect to get an answer like Tippia's, not some unqualified bullplop that i don't care about.
Then you've clearly never read any posts on the forum.

CaCi-A 001Me wrote:
Lucas Kell wrote:
I care. I also agree that looks super dumb, as does the question about an incredibly straightforward error message.
what makes you think that you or your opinion would matter in any way? if it's not you someone else would try to sh*t thru his/her mouth in this thread. but like i said, no one gives a damn...
I never once said you should care. It is however still my opinion and I have the freedom to express that, as does Taal regardless of whether or not you think it is relevant. And in honesty, your reaction makes it worth it.

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