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    Posted

    As I understand it, all skills with the EXCEPTION of core skills, which would be engine, reactor, shields can be called forward, or are to have the ability to be called forward. Whether or not we agree or disagree if they SHOULD be called forward, they should have the ability.

     

    Mim I wouldn't worry too much about getting 'dinged'. I too have been chased around the forums and dinged for things as simple as my opening statement for my 'blackboard'. When people have the ability and the anonymity to do things they will do them regardless if the reasons are thought to be good or not.

     

     

    Fly Safe

     

    -Alurra

    Posted · Edited by Alurra

    I get the 'rebalancing' part for sure. Of course that could be on the radar even before the question was posed as well, I have no idea. Maybe they are too vulnerable to EMP and they meant they needed to tweak it, not that they would remove it. *shrugs* That would be a question for another meeting I guess.

    Posted

    Gentlemen, I think you all missed the point that it was a question about just adding another flavour of ammo to the bile missile launchers. There are many other EMP flavors in other launcher style types. Arguing the PW should get EMP would not at all be the same simply because there are no projectile launchers that currently accept EMP.

     

    Nobody has said any changes were going to occur, it was asked if this kind of thing could be implemented and it was answered.

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    Posted

    Here are the highlights for the last week.

     

    You asked:

    For shield recharge and hull patch would it be possible to have the ‘cool down’ timer with these skills? Because neither of these is ‘spammable’; it can be difficult to know when they are usable again in a combat situation. If you click them too quickly it turns the skill off again before it has landed.

     

    The Emu Team said:

    There are still some packets that we are unable to decipher. The one that shows this ‘graphic’ is one of those.  So while there really is a cool down timer at present we are unable to give you the graphic to denote this.

     

    You asked:

    Would it be possible to have an EMP type of missile bile ammo? There are EMP types for many other missile launchers already.

     

    The Emu Team said:

    We can easily implement this. It should be noted that some rebalancing of some of the raids will be required to address certain weaknesses.

     

     

    Fly Safe

     

    -Alurra

  9. Posted

    Explore jobs were not Nerf'd, they were corrected; lets get it right.

    I used the term that many players on this server identify with. I obviously don't agree with it otherwise I would not have put it in the ' ' marks.

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  11. Posted · Edited by Alurra

    There are also missions given by NPC's in the game that the primary reward is explore xp. I can't remember which ones off the top of my head, but they are there. :D

     

    You have the option to do jobs from the terminal, specifically explore jobs. Many will tell you it is pointless since they 'nerfed' it back in ST4. It wasn't technically nerfed it was just brought back more into line with what was in live. Of course it made it more difficult to quickly gain a level, hence the 'nerf' ;)

     

    There are multiple ways to get explore xp, but it really does depend on your race/class the rate at which you gain it. The same applies to trade and combat as well.

     

     

     

     

    *corrected for my lost n't in wasn't

    Posted

    I found this post in the BUG tracker with time stamp, it has been reported. this was the first time.

     

    DT acting weird after yesterdays restart
    Posted by Basileus on 26 December 2014 - 06:32 AM

    After a server restart yesterday, DT started acting a bit weird. Just after the restart there was a large amount "boss" mobs spawned and I could see all the mobs in the sector, no matter the distance. The spawns seems to have gone back to normal but the targeting issue is still there. Also, after the restart there were some yellow targets, marked as lv 0 unkown, which could not be attacked. They looked just like a normal DT group, ie two ships and a bug but they were spawned right ion top of each other and didnt move. These mobs seems to have gone away now.

    I can still see all the mobs in the sector though so something is probably still broken.

    It was reported and then 'amended' to state things seem to be fine, but is probably still broken. However, there were no updates from that point forward up until yesterday afternoon indicating that there was in fact an issue. Now that it is in the tracker, if there are issues that are not listed there they need to be addressed on the tracker if we want it fixed. I don't spend enough time out there to outline the issues at hand so need those who do spend lots of time out there to note the issues that they see so it can be fixed.

    Posted

    Good morning EnB'ers. Here are the highlights for the last week. Enjoy!

     

    You asked:

    There has been an ongoing issue (bug) with losing grouped members hull and/or shield information. Is there a timeline on the fix for this situation?

     

    The Emu Team said:

    This is a packet data problem and not a bug with the code. We are monitoring the situation and hopefully it will become less and less of an issue.

     

    You asked:

    The timers for the raid triggers seem to be acting strangely. Can someone verify they are working correctly?

     

    The Emu Team said:

    We will check on the timers to ensure they are working as intended. The next patch will ensure a fix for anything that was not correct.

     

    You asked:

    On the Net-7 database so many items come up under ‘base’ that it seems sometimes impossible to see what is there and what is not. Some items only show up in the ‘first 100 items’ and there is no way to see what else was ‘excluded’.  Would it be possible to separate this category into “base” as in trash comps that can be vendor fodder, components needed to build an item, such as ex. athanor standard mounts L2 and also ores?

     

    The Emu Team said:

    With the way the website currently works you will need to refine your search further in order to find what you are looking for in these cases. In order to do what you have asked the website would need to be reworked and that is the realm of the web team.

     

    You asked:

    The question has been posed before regarding ‘Back Doors’ for Agrippa Technology missions. Are there any current back doors in game that will assist a player to get back to Stage I if they were unable to finish it due to the previous buggy nature of the mission line?

     

    The Emu Team said:

    Byakhee is the resident Agrippa dev. He is out due to real life. We cannot give you firm answers regarding this situation.

     

    You asked:

    Is there a timeline for the fix in DT, since it is still very buggy?

     

    The Emu Team said:

    Thus far, there have been no bugs posted on the bug forum indicating a problem. It would be difficult for us to find time to ‘camp’ the problems and also give you content and/or fixes. If the players know there is a bug, it MUST be put into the bug forum if it is to be addressed and fixed.

     

     

    Fly Safe

     

    -Alurra

    Posted · Edited by Alurra

    Alurra, I never said you were not doing a good job, in fact I have been a very vocal supporter of you and the job you have done.  I just see some type of evolution of what the job was and what you have made it.  Not necessarily a bad thing just some (read me) get a bit tired of waiting...in this case over a year for an answer.  

     

    As for using the forums for a poling place before a question is taken to the devs is problematic.  As discussed many many times before the forums are notorious for not drawing all if not the majority of players in to participate.  And adding additional wait time before something is taken to the devs I fear your tenure will be long over before we get enough player participation.

     

    Do you remember the player who posted the poll about multi boxing? He/She wanted to pull it after only a few days due to lack of participation.  I was the one who pointed out that polls here take much more time to get meaningful results.

     

    Questions to the devs should just be that even if in your opinion they are silly and don't warrant your time nor effort.  I know back to the vault ordeal... not the same thing I posted my opinion (the first before being accused of my "meds" running out) and merely pointed out my humble opinion of why it might not be such a good idea.  This is not to say the devs should not be made aware of it.

     

     

    Just saying,

    Mim

    The statement I bolded, Mim.

     

    I think there was a misunderstanding about what I was asking/saying. What I wanted was to start a discussion about the hows and whys players feel it should be changed either for or against giving ALL progens and/or players a back door into all of the stages. It was not meant to be set up as a poll type situation.

     

    I wanted to get a good grasp of what people really WANT in terms of this situation. It is easy to say I want this, this, this and this but if you really dig at what is being asked for it isn't always what you think it is. I don't know if I'm making any sense here. Suffice to say, I did not mean it to appear that I wanted a poll for or against, only that I wanted a discourse about what it is we REALLY want as players. I want to make sure what we ask for and what we get match up.

     

    *edit* bolding doesn't show up well on my screen so I have now also underlined.

    Posted

    So my understanding of the position is NOT someone who represents the players but something else... could you give me an idea what that is?

     

    Sorry that you feel that the position requires you to be completely knowledgeable in every question you take to the devs but....if you were.... wouldn't that make you a dev as well?

     

     

    Just saying,

    Mim

    You know full well what the position is all about Mimir. If I look for answers from the players about why something needs to be changed or why it is not working for them it does not make me a dev, it makes me thorough. If I know why it is not working for the players it allows me to answer the questions the devs are going to ask which in turn helps to facilitate a change quicker than it would if they situation has to continually be revisited to get more and more answers and/or data.

     

    I could just run in and ask the 'silly' question and post an answer that says "We don't know, have to look into it more" every week, but I feel that would become quite tiresome. I would much rather post your questions and be able to give you an answer to that question rather than come back and post some more questions.

     

    I shall use DT as an example. Last week, it was asked it there was a timeline for DT to be repaired. The answer was, are there full bug reports on the forums in regards to what is broken? I checked myself and I don't see not one bug report on the forums regarding DT being broken. I guess the players don't want it fixed, is what you are saying, Mim?

     

    I don't want to start arguments or even to argue semantics. I feel I am doing the job to the best of my ability and that I am representing you and all the other players, myself included, to the best of my ability. If that means I do a little bit more legwork than what you feel the position should entail, for that I will apologize, but I am sorry to say I won't change.

     

    Fly Safe

     

    -Alurra

    Posted

    All that you said was true but.

     

    Posted 27 January 2014 - 04:39 AM

    I am beginning to think that the A"GRIPE"A content is a hands off topic? If not could we PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE get an answer if and when the back door content will be complete?

     

    Above is one of many posts that I have been asking about the backdoor.  With no answer.  Note the date: 27 Jan 2014.  There are others older but this one illustrates that it has been a year waiting for an answer. 

     

    So forgive me if I am a bit reluctant to to sit through another long process.  To what end exactly?

     

    If the change will not be done ask B to just say it...I and possibly others will sigh a silent curse to the Aggrippa Gods and move on.

     

     

    Just saying,

    Mim

    Check the highlights for week of 9/21/14. The question was asked. An answer had not yet been given. As I said, I will ask again, and perhaps we will get an answer now.

  19. Posted

    I have tried a few times to quote when replying to posts, but it doesn't happen...

     

     

    Am I being sausage fingered, or is there some setting, maybe a pop-up that my browser is blocking ?

    There should be a little "Multiquote" and "Quote" button on the lower right hand corner of each post. You can use the first to quote multiple people in any given thread or just the quote button to quote a single person in a thread, like I have done here. If you don't have those buttons, it is likely something your browser may be blocking. I personally use FF.

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    Posted

    Really I am NOT trying to start a flame war here but... Alura while I think you are doing a VERY good job as our advocate, I think possibly you are stepping outside the definition of the job description.  By suggesting a discussion on any concern from any player before taking those to the developers you are doing them a disservice.  

     

    I think that the troll that put an idea (rather misguided) in the wrong area imho should have been here for you to take to the developers. (Even though we ALL know the answer) 

     

    Again...Please don't take this the wrong way.  Take the questions to the developers, if they, in their infinite wisdom ask for input before making a decision THEN and only THEN should you ask for further discussion.  Remember life is short, we ALL have lives to live outside the EnB emulator, and we would like answers from those that can make the final call.

     

    Just saying,

    Mim 

    I respect that you feel I might be doing more than my job description, but if there is one thing that I have learned in life it is this:

     

    If you are going to bring something to the table and ask for it to be changed you should know why you want it changed and have a valid reason for asking for that change.

     

    Questions about "Hey are they going to add this, or hey will we see that" are easy to put forth. When it comes to something as large as "This should be changed because ... " there should be some solid reasons to follow that. I don't like to be blindsided by questions I can't possibly answer and asked for reasons when I don't have one. I think that was why the team created the suggestions forum to begin with so I feel that the post you are speaking about was in exactly the proper spot no matter if the content of that post is heavily agreed upon or disagreed upon.

     

     

    Fly Safe

     

    -Alurra

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  21. Posted

    *snip*As you explain it Spam, then it would be ok for me to, whether in passing or sitting cloaked, to kill the boss's at the gate while someone else set it off.*snip*

     

     

    Actually, that is against the TOS and will earn you a ban. That is considered interfering with 'triggered' mobs.

     

    I read your details of what happened and what you are calling KSing is not classed as such. You weren't engaged on the mob thereby nobody could steal the kill from you. While I find it disagreeable that you would be working on a nav and someone else would just warp in and take the boss it still isn't considered kill stealing. Might I suggest the old 'standby' method that many employ? If you can't beat them, then join them. Sit cloaked and hidden and wait for the boss to spawn. Go in with the intent of killing the boss and then leaving again. Many are using this method and there are many gentlemens' agreements revolving around just such a matter.  If someone else engages the boss after you have already begun your assault on him then that would be considered KSing, and while still not against the TOS, many of the players frown upon activity like that and we tend to self regulate that type of behaviour when necessary.

     

    I wish you luck in your search for the goodies that Desash brings.

     

    Fly Safe

     

    -Alurra

    Posted

    I am inclined to disagree that the 'backdoor' should be implemented for everyone. I feel it should be open to those who began with Stage I but were unable to continue because of the instabilities of the missions when first introduced. The missions are there, and are available to all NEW progen players and they are aware of them. I think it would be inappropriate to just open the doors to allow them to go back and do it later after they've managed to power up to 150. The content was designed to be explored as you grow. Explore your space and explore what is available to you. If you can just 'buy' your way in later, where is the incentive?

     

    This, of course, is just my personal opinion regarding it. I have done Agrippa on my Privateer and am currently working on my Sentinel. I am enjoying the stories available and the immersion it gives me, even if it is difficult. That is part of the pleasure for me, personally.

     

    I will ask about the back door that Mimir would like an answer to.

     

    I feel like a thread in the suggestions portion of the forum might be a better area to open up and discuss what others think about Agrippa and back doors. I am not adverse to taking ideas to the team, however, I would like to see more input in regards to it before bringing it there. I would also like to not blow up this particular thread with discussions in the realm of pro/con to something. :D

     

    I hope you gentlemen understand what I am saying.

     

    Fly safe!

     

    -Alurra

  23. Posted

    This thread is not productive, nor is it something that should be continued.

     

    I trust that we are all adults and can act in such a manner.

     

    The point of a 'suggestion' thread is so that when someone does have an idea, that idea can be talked about, tossed around, altered, changed and have input from multiple sources. This is how change is made.

     

    Please try to keep it civil gentlemen.

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  24. Posted

    Where is the Wiki - I can't see it on any Net7 menu

     

     

     

    Found it through Google

     

    - but the MOB section is very thin

    - and the items section does not tell you what mobs drop what items :(

     

     

    I know... EMU is run by volunteers... and we are all grateful that you have been keeping it going  since EnB/Westwood got the chop from EA - but it is our human right to complain....

     

     

    *free warps away

    The Wiki is run by the players, Naughtious, not by the Emu Team. The data that is present there is due only to what the players have input and has no input from the team. If you have information you would like to contribute, I believe it is Ralen who leads the board there, but not positive on that.

    Posted

    Still waiting for B to make good on the Agrippa mods for those of us that wanted to play rather than wait for the completion of the missions...

    I will raise the question again regarding the back doors into Agrippa. I assume you mean the get back to Stage I, since there is a working Stage II door.

     

    Can I also safely assume you mean a back door to Stage I to those who had previously begun Stage I and didn't complete it rather than just a back door for anyone and everyone to enter with?

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