Phorlaug
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Not to beat a dead horse..but....
I just believe this would be so nice and useful to see in game.
From what I understand any modification to the Players HUD is a Modification to the client. Is this correct?
Since you / we can not modify the client can you do something like this?
Is this considered server side code where the Player / NPC reactor bar is attached directly to the NPC or player?..
Just a thought.
And wishful thinking
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Cool, You see any information on guild stats From our server Pegasus or any server from live ?
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Good idea but..
Aaaahh ? World-o-Warcrack comes to mind.
How about a Brief case. floating chat box (for the easter egg thing) or a
faction logo above their heads?
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I used the Energy Leech in live at its highest level.
What I would really like to know is there an actual
drain on the NPC target in The EMU?
I would really like to put some points into it but
I gota be sure its working correctly.
Why ?
The Energy Leech is one of the JD's offensive AND defensive strategies.
How ?
1) Use the Energy Leech on your Mechanical Targets will take away its ability to Shoot its weapons or activate its devices or skills.
With no energy they can't do Squat !
Combined this skill with a couple of EMP weapons and you'll rule the day.
2) On the other hand if you run out of energy you can't fire your
weapons or deploy your Secondary shield (Psionic Shield).
So the energy you take can be used to keep you Alive and Kicking.
Time your deployment of your Psionic shield with the number of hits it takes before it collapse, Do this and your main shields will take a fraction of the damage.
As a JD Never underestimate the importance of your Reactor and its energy!
Maybe a DEV and a Beta can try it on each other and let us know if the Skill works at all.
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I can no longer log in to play the game! was fine last night but today for some reason all i get is "net7 proxy has encountered a problem and needs to close"! i get to character screen (where this sometimes happens) select my character and the ship enters the station! as soon as i right click to move the message appears and disconnects me from the server! whats going on?
Try a force update...
On the launcher were you click play...
At the very top
Click HELP,
Click Advanced settings
click Force update.
Close everything.
Now restart the game let it up date everything.
get something to drink it'll be a few minutes.
Hopefully it'll work for you.
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To help troubleshoot the last patch.
At login on my wireless PC I CTD on average 3 times
before a successful login.
After removing the Wireless card and going Wired gigabit
Connections improved.
The Wireless PC ran good if maybe a little slow before the
patch.
There is a little Lag and rubberbanding but not insane.
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What are some of the nice things that have been found ?
So far all I got was a L4 Prototype beam weapon.
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, Nice.Gives me a reason to play the JE.
Any chance of seeing a new Item in game in
those hulks? (wink wink)
I guess its like the Easter egg thing.
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So having a better graphics card and DX 9,10, or 11
won't make a difference if "a" / the game is built on / with DX 8
technology ?
Now lets say NET-7 was to make the Game more visually stunning,
like say enormous 3D gas clouds, Or giant Debris fields or deeper
richer Renders.
Any Lag would be more of a client / server communication issue
packet size etc etc, and the Way our Boxes render and display the graphics
would have no bearing on the LAG no matter What Graphics card or DX
technology the player has installed.
When does The DX technology really shine or come into effect?
General Discussion
Learning..
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Is Earth and Beyond compatible with DirectX 10 or DX 11 ?
Is anyone running EnB with DX 10 or DX 11 ?
Any noticeable difference in look or performance ?
Are you running it on Vista or Win 7 (Or in XP mode).
The last I checked when I did a DXDiag on my Windows 7
it still shows DirectX 9.0c. Theres something on the Net
about Win 7 not reporting DX 10 or DX 11 correctly .
Its been a while since I checked.
No issues I'm just curious.
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Too many variables.
First I'd wouldn't play the game on an Windows 7 machine in XP mode,
Especially if your Router, Modem, LAN card, ISP and anything else that
may be specifically meant For Windows 7.
I had a simular issue at work someone got a Giga Bit LAN card that
wasn't compatible with Windows 2000.
Second, as Avani said there maybe a Bottle neck, If your packet size
is larger and / or travels faster than any one of the Slowest piece
of equipment, communication with the server may stop or LAG because
of an Unexpected Packet loss or fragment.
Third, Check that old CAT5 cable maybe it needs replacing.
(may not be that because your issue is specific space based.
I'd Play the game on.
Windows 7 (Not In XP MODE).
Make sure everything from your PC to your ISP is as near the
same speed as possible.(Giga bit LAN Card, Router, Modem, CAT6 cables etc etc)
IMO, it doesn't matter what speed your at just that they are all running
at the same speed.
I've got 3 PCs running the game while the wife gets streaming Netflix from
a PC with a Wireless G card, with no issues. I host LAN parties and hope to
in the future.
Or you have the large packet option on in the client and your ISP doesn't support large package sizes.
Regards PrometheusNL
Yep that too.
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I’ve found mob AIs predictable and even though the direction seems random (turn left or turn right) is so easy to counter that I wish there to be a bit more maneuvers in the mix.
When a mob gets down to roughly 25% it starts a rapid turn either left or right to try to get behind you. This along with the graphic glitch (?)
Yea, I seen that happen to the Zenshai It looked to me as if their ship was going haywire from the damage which kind of gave a little realism to the fight.
You know I may be a little Bias on the NPC running. For a JD I just keep hitting the Summons, they ain't going anywhere. The energy usage does play a part in game play more now also.
For weeks it seems the auto follow wasn't working now it is, I don't know if it was just on my side or what ? But I'm glad its working now, and it does make a running NPC easier to follow:)
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if I were taking that much damage I would just hit q and not stop till I was totally outta there and not return till i was 100% healed and bufffed... but from a game perspective if mobs warped out everytime they were about to die... that woulda kinda just sux... how would you ever get xp or level... and on the reverse if mobs always called up a group of allies everytime they were gettin beat on... then how do support classes level combat... they would be required to find warrior support...
now in a raid situation all bets are off and you have to form whatever group of classes is required to kill the mobs... but in a nonraid situation do we really want to make suppport classes depenendant on warriors just to pull off a few rounds?
Agreed. Maybe instead of every higher level sector having higher level Mobs (like we have now) we could get the A.I. changed on a few sectors pertaining mostly to the new sectors.
Mobs running away might increase the demand for PM engines, as it becomes more important to go faster than mobs at their top speeds.
Agree here too. Sh I'm still running low level engines by choice. No need for them and at lower levels the buffs
are just not really that desireable to justify the use of skill points.
The biological AI for fleeing must be a bit off. I was trying to kill a CL15 mane for my Build Engine mission (CL8 Terran Scout). Kiting, as there is NO way I could take this creature on head-to-head. I would get it down to around 50%, and it would turn tail and run at a speed that even hitting Q to warp to it was not fast enough.
Yep a wounded creature (biological)should limp away at half its normal speed not at 150 % of it.
Anyone play or have played Freelancer theres a weapon in the game that stops an NPC from warping or flying I just can't think of it right now. That would be nice to have to combat a running Machanical NPC for 4-5 seconds. Hell this weapon would fit in nicely with this Class and idea. With different ammo rounds.
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I don't think the mob should ever run away unless there is a mob combat strategy attached to it... a fleeing mob is a dead mob... which is what we wanted anyway... so really let them all turn and run... especially the ones that use projectiles and beams
...easy pickings...and tbh I don't like strats based on mob flee... for example the run and call for help or the run and spawn 3 more mobs... cuz to a warrior or a healer thats just gravy... but to everyone else its just a lost kill or a kill and lost loot on what should have been easy xp...
note when I say run away I mean the full impulse get outta dodge run in a straight line until you reset cuz you are tethered run... the short tactical retreat use a skill then turn and fire is ok
Tactical retreat I agree, thats what I consider Kiting as.
(Feel free to add that to the MOB A.I. DEV's
)For the sake of discussion.
Would you agree Avani that if you were taking that much damage that you would "Get the hell out of Dodge" and run for cover or the nearest Allie(s)?
An A.I. that acts more like human emotions would definitely add a little more uncertainty, spontaneity and surprises then the point shoot walk away and get some coffee. And I can't believe I'm saying this as a JD and Jenquai in general.
This would also encourage multi player interactions.
Certain MOBS should stay as they are But other MOBS IMO should have the Swarm A.I. like the Zenshai in Vishoa's Cove and the Jenquai Traditionalist in Kitara's Veil. The Biologicals should not have the Human A.I. of coarse. I don't know if "Human A.I." is the correct term.
I think it would a lot of fun and surprise to be following a running NPC right into an ambush or a few Jenquai NPC decloaking on you.. SURPRISE!
Not all MOBS should have this A.I. The new sectors would be ideal for this.
I am not suggesting makeing the NPC's too dam smart to make EnB no fun to play. Just a new and different challenge An A.I. like this is as close to PVP as we are going to get.
The one example of what I'm saying is the game Homeworld the A.I. where you can play against the computer is fun but lacks the MMO.
Sorry I got long winded there.
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Anybody ever see Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail? Every time the knights were in a battle they would yell "Run Away"? Thats what it seems the mob AI is right now. I have been taking my Terran and my Progen a few places to try to farm some CL's and it seems whenever a mob is at least the same level or anywhere lower, it will always run away. It's difficult to find one spot to just sit and tank mobs, you have to start chasing them and hope you get them all the way down before they fly out of your weapon range. Not a huge problem with the Terran's missile range, or really the progen who's projectile range now is similar to that of a lower level ML, but it's almost impossible to farm with my JE's tiny beam range.
I like the New AI<--Click
I think they're experimenting with it a little.
I'd like to see more of the Swarming effect on the NPC, then see the last one in the MOB make a run for it.
Running NPC does make you appreicate a JD (Summons) and PW (Gravity link ?)
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This is an mmorpg, learn to get along with others. Maybe even try asking to be grouped instead of name calling on chat channels and forums, would get you much further.
To the op: Post with your main.
Absolutely ask to be invited, if your of the proper level and can use the gear on your Character NOWand can contribute something to the fight and can be there from start to finish.
But hey I don't make the rules, policy's or charters I'm just a pawn in the game of life urr E&B.
If your camping a spawn as a guild for long periods and your attitude is the other player cant have it cause they arnt in your guild, then your an AH, pure and simple and deserve to be kicked in the teeth. There is absolutely no justification to grief others and prevent them from obtaining in game items because the guild your in is "bigger and better". It is childish, arrogant and makes your whole guild look like a bunch of jerks and I most certainly wouldn't have any respect for you or yours. And if your guild leader is condoning it, then i would have even less respect for them. I have been GL for WPX for ten years now in multiple games and I can tell you neither myself, or my guild members would condone such asinine behavior.
Nothing but respect Starfox.
As far as I know no one is doing this or saying this, they're just being accused of it.
When guilds get bigger and bigger they are NOT better the game Universe is getting smaller and their presence is being seen more and more in EVERY place and I can see where it would look like they're camping.
Like I said, and I'm not defending Voncorp or Builders or any other guild that has that amount of presence.
The Bosses have got to Hit a harder, there's got to be more bosses and high level MOBS to go around.
YES Soon soon tm.....
With this discussion we are building a better game...
Phorlaug..
(Edit: Addition) If you were in my Guild and you were caught Macroing You were Booted from the guild and EVERYTHING you had in the Guild vault was no longer yours. There was NO second chance !
IMO you weren't playing the Game so STFU GTFO....
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I'm in Vonbon's Corp. (Listens to the Boooo & Hissszzz)
Forgive me guild but..This is good.
Our MOTD is "We need harder and more bosses to Kill"
IMO, there is something wrong with the bosses all of them!
They are not hitting with the power they use to in live.
No PLAYER should be able to solo Black Beard, The Controller,
or The Master in the Fish Bowl. I am hearing just this in New
Player chat and in guild chat.
Where there use to be 24 man raids in the FB now is being done
with 12!
I am in Voncorp but I am still too low to raid with them and
contribute something to the battle, That is My choice not the
leaders of VBC. If they ask me I would join and they have and I
did.
Back to my point, when the STRESS TEST gets to the point of LIVE
and everyone tells of their experiences and are truthful, honest
and Calm about their concerns, Things Will get Better.
IMO, there does need to be new and harder Bosses as well as new items
Every day I see a new player joining Voncorp the guild and every
guild is getting bigger.
Your choice now becomes are you going to sit on the side lines or
join one of the Bigger guilds OR merge your littler guilds.
I was the leader of Eternal Order on the Pegasus Server we were
everywhere and had alliances with 2 other guilds one was the one
Spa was in (Sorry bud don't remember the name) and the other was
Warlords.
There were too many times that We still had to compete with A99
in Roc fighting the Bully's.
Bottom line get in a big guild, merge your littler guilds and kick
BUTT !
Guild dominations is going to happen always has.
Right now the bosses are out of wrack IMO and there are not enough
to go around.
Hopefully the addition of the MORDANA (Soon ?) will make thing better but it will take time.
I'd also like the Raid commands and Raid leaders working and the
return of Raid bidding for items. So that we Vonboncorp and Builder
inc. can invite the proper leveled players to the raids.
Luv
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Looky looking what I found floating in space.
New Mission easter egg...
Complete mission chain<----Click
Phorlaug...
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love the effort you put into those, all you need is a backstory for them or a mission. They look good.
Here You go Tienbau.
I worked this in with another community memebers idea (Easter Eggs)<---Click
This Mission / Quest is for the Tonfa Projectile Launcher<---Click
Merjan..
Yes, <CLASS> what is it I can do for you?
Reply
I found this damaged weapon barrel and it seems to have your name on it.
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Merjan..
Damaged weapon? Nope not mine. Let me examine it.
come back in a little while after a take a look.
done
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Merjan
Yes <Name> what can I do for you?
Reply.
Well what did you find out about that damaged weapon.
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Merjan.
Oh That weapon.
A few months ago I asked Massaki to come up with a better way to
protect myself on my travels. But someone or something attacked
the transport and the item was lost, untill you found it.
Reply.
Well can it be repaired?
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Merjan.
How should I know, i'm not a Machanic or a warrior.
Take the weapon to Massaki see what he can do with it.
Reply.
1) ok. "New mission excepted"
2) No thanks, I'd rather have some credits
Reward.
2) 2500 credits, 2000 trade xp, 2000 explore xp
Massaki.
Ah, you have arrived. I trust you wish to learn about projectiles.
Reply.
1) No just looking around.
2) Yes! can you teach me ?
3) Merjan sent me to have you look at something.
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Massaki.
Ah interesting that transport carring this has been missing for
weeks now. But I have just sent another to its intended destination.
Well thanks for bringing this to me what can I do for your services.
Reply.
1) You can repair the weapon for my troubles and give it to me.
2) You can teach me to build the Projectile launcher. (Class restricted talk tree)
3) I could use some credits for my time.
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(1 & 2) You go get me the parts: Proton Impact Barrel, Proton Load
Master and a Vortex Ready-fire III and its yours.
Reward.
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1) recieve 1 New 100% Tonfa Ichi (Level 3)
5000 Explore XP, 5000 Trade XP
2) Weapons build for the Tonfa Ichi (Level 3) now acheived (Class restricted talk tree)
5000 Explore XP, 5000 Trade XP
3) 10,000 credits and 5,000 Trade xp and 5,000 explore xp
Note: Repete for all Levels of the PL
FIN
Man I don't envy the DEV's that have to dream up the new content. LOL
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Maybe there could be equipment from factions that can only be used if you have positive faction with them.
Devices is probably the best suited equipment for this.
Devs were lazy in live with a lot of equipment so it may just be a mistake. Or maybe overworked.
Maybe there could be equipment from factions that can only be used if you have positive faction with them.
Devices is probably the best suited equipment for this.
Devs were lazy in live with a lot of equipment so it may just be a mistake. Or maybe overworked.
Ok, i'm going to say the first thing that came to mind when I
read this post. YIKES !
How about drops of an near equivalent items usable to the other races.
Not Manufactural, Not Trade-able, No restriction, Low quality (below 85%)
I know insane right.
I know I would like a couple Terran or Progen buffs for my toons.
Or I guesss I could just group with one
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don't forget the mob settings are still very much incomplete. There's still a lot of work to be done getting them all keyed in.
Understood, I like some of the changes and the direction.
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We need more weapons that follow the ideal that only one class can use it for example the enforcers retort being terran enforcer... or the smugglers recourse being terran trader etc... There are none for the new classes the only piece of gear is a shield for a Jenquai Seeker...
I hear you my friend.
MORE STUFF <---Click.
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Some of you have seen the changes in the MOB behaviors as
late.
What changes do you like or dislike and why?
The bravery aspect of one of the changes can pose a challenge.
A running NPC could inadvertantly pull you into an ambush!
The area of aggression or is it the increase in the MOB numbers attached
to each NPC.
We're getting swarmed attacking a single NPC and having multiple
NPC in a wider area attack you / us has added a new level of excitment!
What say you?
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After one of the Updates / Patch it seems there was a change in
the activation / deployment Times for the TT and JSeekers
Recharge Shields skill and the JDefenders Psionic Shield.
Without a timed measurement of before and after it seems
the lenght in time increased by 2.0 to 2.5 seconds, while
this may not seem like a long time it is however an eternity
when your trying to keep yourself or a group member alive.
I don't feel this is lag related.
The change seems to be equal to all classes (I've not tryed the
Progen shield related skills).
The energy use may of also gone up with the skill but no where as
noticable as in the timing.
My question is, was it intentional or Bug related?
Does anyone see that the activation / deployment time may
be a little to long?
Phor.
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Posted · Edited by Phorlaug
With the right conditions, equipment, nerves of steel and tacktics
i'd say a JE has a chance.
Just make sure you fight in Valkyrie Twins (With Maxed Enviromental Shield) and at NAV "Field of danger"
I know I wouldn't want to be the PW or any Char going up against a JE under those conditions
In about 3-7 minutes the PW shield and reactor will be toast !
Then all the JE has to do is chip away at the players hull.
Can't shoot with NO ENERGY !
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