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Rhymenoserous: May 23, 2008

ScreamingLlama posted:

But with a hauler the barge/exhumer literally never stops mining until the ore runs out. Just keep canning ore as the strip miners are going nonstop and let the Miasmos fill its hold. If the barge is docked, it's not mining. I can empty a belt in a matter of hours using this method.

It's a moot point anyway, my indy alt is training his way into a rorqual in a few months.

Opportunity cost. Given several accounts even factoring in warp time multiple miners will make more isk/h if they mine till full and warp to drop off than if you subtract a single miner and put it in a miasmos for hauling and leave the miners spinning. What people are telling you is that the break point where a miasmos becomes a "Good idea" is around the same point where the miasmos would have to constantly be in motion to keep up with the dumped supply. This assumes you are waiting till full or near full to dump.

I mean mining is entirely alien to me and I get what they are saying. Why can't you?

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# ? May 3, 2024 09:17

Rust Martialis: May 8, 2007; At night, Bavovnyatko quietly comes to the occupiers’ bases, depots, airfields, oil refineries and other places full of flammable items and starts playing with fire there

Rhymenoserous posted:

I mean mining is entirely alien to me and I get what they are saying. Why can't you?

Please restate your question in a husky whisper, moving left to right around the microphone. Lick your lips a lot.

# ? Oct 31, 2017 23:05

Ynglaur: Oct 9, 2013; The Malta Conference, anyone?

Flash sale on Omega time: 25% off all packages. Just got another year of this terrible dying game for less than $100 USD. Reddit is abuzz with CCP laying off a third of their staff, so we'll see if this was a good purchase or not.

# ? Nov 1, 2017 03:42

Rutibex: Sep 9, 2001; by Fluffdaddy

Ynglaur posted:

Flash sale on Omega time: 25% off all packages. Just got another year of this terrible dying game for less than $100 USD. Reddit is abuzz with CCP laying off a third of their staff, so we'll see if this was a good purchase or not.

God damnit CCP! I just bought a 3 month sub a few days ago :argh:

# ? Nov 1, 2017 03:56

Klyith: Aug 3, 2007; GBS Pledge Week

Ynglaur posted:

Reddit is abuzz with CCP laying off a third of their staff, so we'll see if this was a good purchase or not.

They've survived a near-death experience once before. At least this time around they got more return out of their VR adventure than the cockamamie WoD fiasco. I think it's more like "whoops, turns out VR is a complete dud. better lay off all the people we hired to make VR games!"

Unfortunately, they've already got the next big failure lined up to start working on. So there won't be a huge life-extending burst of new content for eve as the remaining employees cling desperately to the only thing that pays their salary, unlike the last time this happened.

But hey, Star Citizen looks like it's on it's last legs. We might see some ex-cultists come to eve when it finally crashes!

# ? Nov 1, 2017 13:48

Booley: Apr 25, 2010; I CAN BARELY MAKE IT A WEEK WITHOUT ACTING LIKE AN ASSHOLE; Grimey Drawer

Klyith posted:

They've survived a near-death experience once before. At least this time around they got more return out of their VR adventure than the cockamamie WoD fiasco. I think it's more like "whoops, turns out VR is a complete dud. better lay off all the people we hired to make VR games!"

Add in a bit of "we definitely don't need our community team either"

# ? Nov 1, 2017 13:55

Oodles: Oct 31, 2005

Booley posted:

Add in a bit of "we definitely don't need our community team either"

Sion was right, there is no community.

# ? Nov 1, 2017 18:25

Ynglaur: Oct 9, 2013; The Malta Conference, anyone?

Klyith posted:

Unfortunately, they've already got the next big failure lined up to start working on. So there won't be a huge life-extending burst of new content for eve as the remaining employees cling desperately to the only thing that pays their salary, unlike the last time this happened.

What are they working on next? I doubt it's Project Legion.

# ? Nov 1, 2017 19:50

frozenphil: Mar 13, 2003; YOU CANNOT MAKE A MISTAKE SO BIG THAT 80 GRIT CAN'T FIX IT!

Ynglaur posted:

What are they working on next? I doubt it's Project Legion.

Probably something for the Kinect now that it's been axed.

# ? Nov 1, 2017 20:08

Klyith: Aug 3, 2007; GBS Pledge Week

Ynglaur posted:

What are they working on next? I doubt it's Project Legion.

Supposedly they're still working on the PC FPS, now called Project Nova instead of Project Legion. Dunno who is working on it, but they say it is totally happening!
_{^{(Maybe they're re-working it? Check this fresh idea: a hundred DUST marines get dropped out of a megathron...)}}

But the thing they talked about in the official press release was a pivot to mobile gaming. Which is a great idea cause that's totally a fresh market that's super-easy to break into these days. Mobile games are doing well top to bottom, it's definitely not the case that the top 2 games in 2016 made more money than the next 20, or that if you don't advertise like crazy you will go nowhere.

# ? Nov 2, 2017 15:42

Rutibex: Sep 9, 2001; by Fluffdaddy

Klyith posted:

Supposedly they're still working on the PC FPS, now called Project Nova instead of Project Legion. Dunno who is working on it, but they say it is totally happening!
_{^{(Maybe they're re-working it? Check this fresh idea: a hundred DUST marines get dropped out of a megathron...)}}

But the thing they talked about in the official press release was a pivot to mobile gaming. Which is a great idea cause that's totally a fresh market that's super-easy to break into these days. Mobile games are doing well top to bottom, it's definitely not the case that the top 2 games in 2016 made more money than the next 20, or that if you don't advertise like crazy you will go nowhere.

They should turn "walking around the station" into a FPS. You can go around killing people in the station, and maybe break into their warehouses and steal their ship.

If you die outside of your pod you die forever.

# ? Nov 2, 2017 15:51

frozenphil: Mar 13, 2003; YOU CANNOT MAKE A MISTAKE SO BIG THAT 80 GRIT CAN'T FIX IT!

Rutibex posted:

They should turn "walking around the station" into a FPS. You can go around killing people in the station, and maybe break into their warehouses and steal their ship.

If you die outside of your pod you die forever.

Having an FPS battle in the IHUB/TCU/Citadel/whatever to gain control would be sweet. I'm thinking a Planetside type situation where you could use brute force or hacking to accomplish the goal. It would really expand the game and bring in a lot of people I think.

# ? Nov 2, 2017 19:22

Ynglaur: Oct 9, 2013; The Malta Conference, anyone?

frozenphil posted:

Having an FPS battle in the IHUB/TCU/Citadel/whatever to gain control would be sweet. I'm thinking a Planetside type situation where you could use brute force or hacking to accomplish the goal. It would really expand the game and bring in a lot of people I think.

I've wanted this for years. Expand the hacking mini game and make it possible to do things like skip a shield timer, or disable a customs office for a few hours, or change gate dynamics slightly.

# ? Nov 2, 2017 19:55

Xolve: Oct 12, 2012; Well, shoot! We ain't come this far just to dump this thing in the drink. What's the nearest target opportunity?

Ynglaur posted:

I've wanted this for years. Expand the hacking mini game and make it possible to do things like skip a shield timer, or disable a customs office for a few hours, or change gate dynamics slightly.

I wish they did more with on-grid committed fleet battles than just having ships duke it out- deployable mini-structures with EWAR functionality would be cool, pulsing de-cloak devices... things like that.

They'd have to put in a shitload of NOUSE code to stop them from breaking PvE or returning negative integers in wormholes probably, but maybe it would make fleet combat more interesting.

# ? Nov 2, 2017 20:18

Ynglaur: Oct 9, 2013; The Malta Conference, anyone?

Xolve posted:

I wish they did more with on-grid committed fleet battles than just having ships duke it out- deployable mini-structures with EWAR functionality would be cool, pulsing de-cloak devices... things like that.

They'd have to put in a shitload of NOUSE code to stop them from breaking PvE or returning negative integers in wormholes probably, but maybe it would make fleet combat more interesting.

That's a cool idea.

# ? Nov 2, 2017 20:58

Jazzzzz: May 16, 2002

frozenphil posted:

Having an FPS battle in the IHUB/TCU/Citadel/whatever to gain control would be sweet. I'm thinking a Planetside type situation where you could use brute force or hacking to accomplish the goal. It would really expand the game and bring in a lot of people I think.

Wasn't this the basic idea with Dust-whatever except it was dudes fighting on planets for moon control or SOV or some poo poo but the FPS dudes never really had any effect on the space game? Sounds like another winner from fartwater island

# ? Nov 3, 2017 00:05

Xolve: Oct 12, 2012; Well, shoot! We ain't come this far just to dump this thing in the drink. What's the nearest target opportunity?

Ynglaur posted:

That's a cool idea.

I had a F&I draft on my old computer (from when I actually played EVE) that outlined a few ideas:

Something that attracted missiles/gunfire (by type) like a gravitron pulse structure, or something GRIMDARK like that.
Bomb decoys / Short duration pulse resist structure (bomb defense)
Anchorable EWAR that affected the entire grid, and everyone on it.
A 5 strength warp-jammer, that worked similar to mobile cyno inhibs.
Decloaking pulse emitter thing thing.

They'd have to do an amount of theorycrafting around these that I don't think they're capable of, I'd want them in W-Space but I don't know how poorly they'd interact with WH mechanics and they'd obviously need to be restricted into how many you could deploy on a single grid (like, one of each type, maybe just one?). Of course, they'd also have to be priced at a point that they'd actually be worth using.

# ? Nov 3, 2017 01:11

Ynglaur: Oct 9, 2013; The Malta Conference, anyone?

Xolve posted:

I had a F&I draft on my old computer (from when I actually played EVE) that outlined a few ideas:

Something that attracted missiles/gunfire (by type) like a gravitron pulse structure, or something GRIMDARK like that.
Bomb decoys / Short duration pulse resist structure (bomb defense)
Anchorable EWAR that affected the entire grid, and everyone on it.
A 5 strength warp-jammer, that worked similar to mobile cyno inhibs.
Decloaking pulse emitter thing thing.

They'd have to do an amount of theorycrafting around these that I don't think they're capable of, I'd want them in W-Space but I don't know how poorly they'd interact with WH mechanics and they'd obviously need to be restricted into how many you could deploy on a single grid (like, one of each type, maybe just one?). Of course, they'd also have to be priced at a point that they'd actually be worth using.

Getting some of the good FCs and theorycrafters together for an afternoon would be a smart thing for CCP to do. Capabilities like that could be balanced by magnitude, so if they released something like them they would be relatively easy to nerf if needed.

# ? Nov 3, 2017 02:39

ullerrm: Dec 31, 2012; Oh, the network slogan is true -- "watch FOX and be damned for all eternity!"

Ynglaur posted:

Getting some of the good FCs and theorycrafters together for an afternoon would be a smart thing for CCP to do. Capabilities like that could be balanced by magnitude, so if they released something like them they would be relatively easy to nerf if needed.

They could call it a focus group. And maybe make a slack for it. And take applications from the F&I forum and publish the chat logs!

(e.g. all this has happened before and will happen again, just like the CM layoffs)

# ? Nov 5, 2017 02:08

Ynglaur: Oct 9, 2013; The Malta Conference, anyone?

But then they need to take the next step and implement some of the ideas.

# ? Nov 5, 2017 02:46

Xolve: Oct 12, 2012; Well, shoot! We ain't come this far just to dump this thing in the drink. What's the nearest target opportunity?

Ynglaur posted:

But then they need to take the next step and implement some of the ideas.

Seems like :effort:

they could spend making more skins- that you know- earn them money.

# ? Nov 5, 2017 06:36

Speked: Dec 13, 2011; LTA Represent !!

Rust Martialis posted:

I think I am starting to grasp hygge. The fact it gets dark by mid-afternoon soon leads to natural feelings of "wouldn't it be nice to curl up indoors with warm socks and glogg and nice music on, and not stay out in this dark, cold outdoor hell".

Thats hygge^^

# ? Nov 5, 2017 16:15

Rhymenoserous: May 23, 2008

Ynglaur posted:

But then they need to take the next step and implement some of the ideas.

or they could just continue to implement all the bad ideas from fozzies scratchpad.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 23:34

Zethe: Jun 30, 2012

I have not visited this forum in months.

This thread is still poo poo.

# ? Nov 8, 2017 02:15

iospace: Jan 19, 2038

Zethe posted:

I have not visited this forum in months.

This thread is still poo poo.

This is the chill thread, friend.

# ? Nov 8, 2017 03:05

1001 Arabian dicks: Sep 16, 2013; EVE ONLINE IS MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY BECAUSE IM A FRIENDLESS SEMILITERATE LOSER WHO WILL PEDANTICALLY DEMAND PROOF FOR BASIC THINGS LIKE GRAVITY OR THE EXISTENCE OF SELF. ASK ME ABOUT CHEATING AT TARKOV BECAUSE, WELL, SEE ABOVE

daily reminder that the chill thread exists because are baby bitches and don't know how to use the ignore function

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# ? Nov 8, 2017 03:50

GrandTheftAutism: Dec 24, 2013; by Fluffdaddy

Magic Rabbit Hat posted:

You've never left highsec

*bzzzt* wrong

I've been going in and out of lowsec for months now, and not just in transit. My corp has a Raitaru in low that everyone completely ignores (thankfully).

Rust Martialis posted:

Please restate your question in a husky whisper, moving left to right around the microphone. Lick your lips a lot.

Dude, seriously, just stop with the whisper poo poo already. It was stupid and unfunny from the start and you just look like a tool.

GrandTheftAutism fucked around with this message at 06:56 on Nov 10, 2017

# ? Nov 10, 2017 06:52

meatmccartney: Aug 4, 2016

ScreamingLlama posted:

Dude, seriously, just stop with the whisper poo poo already. It was stupid and unfunny from the start and you just look like a tool.

I read this in a low, whispery voice. Breathy, yet strong. There were odd noises in the background, like someone was walking through squelchy mud, but more regular and rhythmic.

# ? Nov 10, 2017 17:16

1001 Arabian dicks: Sep 16, 2013; EVE ONLINE IS MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY BECAUSE IM A FRIENDLESS SEMILITERATE LOSER WHO WILL PEDANTICALLY DEMAND PROOF FOR BASIC THINGS LIKE GRAVITY OR THE EXISTENCE OF SELF. ASK ME ABOUT CHEATING AT TARKOV BECAUSE, WELL, SEE ABOVE

ScreamingLlama posted:

*bzzzt*

are you a robot or something?

# ? Nov 11, 2017 05:08

Rutibex: Sep 9, 2001; by Fluffdaddy

ScreamingLlama posted:

*bzzzt* wrong

I've been going in and out of lowsec for months now, and not just in transit. My corp has a Raitaru in low that everyone completely ignores (thankfully).

Dude, seriously, just stop with the whisper poo poo already. It was stupid and unfunny from the start and you just look like a tool.

What is even the point of lowsec?

# ? Nov 11, 2017 07:03

iospace: Jan 19, 2038

Rutibex posted:

What is even the point of lowsec?

Well, with Loyalty Points. You can make a fuckload of cash farming LP, or you can blow other ships up and sell off the loot.

# ? Nov 11, 2017 07:20

R-Type: Oct 10, 2005; by FactsAreUseless

Rutibex posted:

What is even the point of lowsec?

it's a buffer zone between the super-assholes and the beta cucks.

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# ? Nov 11, 2017 07:59

Magic Rabbit Hat: Nov 4, 2006; Just follow along if you don't wanna get neutered.

ScreamingLlama posted:

*bzzzt* wrong

I've been going in and out of lowsec for months now, and not just in transit. My corp has a Raitaru in low that everyone completely ignores (thankfully).

Dude, seriously, just stop with the whisper poo poo already. It was stupid and unfunny from the start and you just look like a tool.

You're taking a Rorqual into Lowsec?

Best of luck to you.

# ? Nov 12, 2017 23:32

eonwe: Aug 11, 2008; Lipstick Apathy

does anyone want to be the OP of the chill thread i forgot about this

# ? Nov 14, 2017 00:14

FruitNYogurtParfait: Mar 29, 2006; Sion lied. Deadtear died for our sins. #VengeanceForDeadtear
#PunGateNeverForget
#ModLivesMatter

i do not, ty

# ? Nov 14, 2017 03:57

Klyith: Aug 3, 2007; GBS Pledge Week

eonwe posted:

does anyone want to be the OP of the chill thread i forgot about this

it's ok, the OP of the other thread turned out to be a parachute account for Miss Boiled Ribs

we don't really need a chill thread for now, nothing is happening to be un-chill about. but if that changes, it doesn't matter who the OP is.

# ? Nov 14, 2017 05:37

OWLS!: Sep 17, 2009; by LITERALLY AN ADMIN

I volunteer to be the eventual OP of the chill thread.

It will be terrible, just like this terrible, dead, game.

# ? Nov 15, 2017 23:57

Viva Miriya: Jan 9, 2007

pity reply

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:31

AdorableStar: Jul 13, 2013

Can anyone tell me if Preencleeve is still out and about

# ? Dec 11, 2017 05:40

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# ? May 3, 2024 09:17

Carth Dookie: Jan 28, 2013

AdorableStar posted:

Can anyone tell me if Preencleeve is still out and about

If he is, he's flown under the radar for quite some time. Last I heard was he was posting in some jogging/fitness thread a couple years back. No idea if he's still playing EVE

# ? Dec 11, 2017 06:04

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