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  2. Posted · Edited by Overtkill

    It was an issue with his DNS server. Setting his DNS to the google servers to 8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4 -corrected the issue. This is only a temp fix as the name resolution is returned from an outside DNS server, and puts more hops and as such, added latency (increased ping times) is not ideal. A closer in-house DNS server is always preferable. This does not mean that your game ping times will increase, but for example; I am referring to the time between when you type in an address to a web browser (or other web apps) and press enter, the time in which the submitted, and the correct server address is identified and returned to your system will increase. This is due to the extra hops to a server outside of your cable providers' network, + systems needing to be traversed to return an address is also increased. Time Warner cable should be contacted by ALL of those affected by this issue, to make them aware of the issue.

    To resolve it temporarily, open your browser, login to your router, and see if you have an option in your WAN configuration to assign static DNS server addresses. If so, use the above addresses in those fields there. This is preferable to entering the addresses to your local adapter settings, since it retains your local network DNS configuration for anything on the local network side of things. Once Time Warner Cable has corrected the issue, you can set your router or settings back to obtain your DNS settings dynamically from them. For more info on how to do this, please go to the manufacturer website for your router, and download and read the manual appropriate to your router model. Again, be sure to call them, and if possible, get someone on the phone who can/will report issues up the chain to their systems administrators.

    Best of luck guys! I hope you are able to get this resolved. :)

    -Overt.

    Edit: Additional Info...

    Also, to refresh your local DNS cache (Simply put: a list of addresses look ups to domain names for faster name look-up), Open a command prompt (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt) and type in:

    IPCONFIG /FLUSHDNS

    In addition to the DNS server change mentioned above, This might also help in that it cleared the local name cache, and your puter will have to go out and get the addresses again, thus renewing them. I am aware the setting is there in the launcher to do this. However I would still choose the command prompt method instead. Call it old school thinking. :)

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    Absolutely Totte. You do have a valid point. Its a pitty that Zack never seems to listen to the players and spends so much time insulting them, or jumping down their throats when someone posts a valid point.

    Guys, I have to say it, with all the changes made to the game, in mine and in the opinions of many I talk to on a daily basis (many that don't seem to have the courage to post here themselves regarding issues), you guys are squeezing the enjoyment factor out of this game for many players. This recent crafting system incarnation is the latest example. Take things from an actual former games development manager in real life.... Making things in game challenging is one thing, but taking things out, or altering things that the players enjoy is the wrong way to go about it. You should always ALWAYS! be keeping an ear open to the players for honest feedback. Always, listen to the people that actually play the game. After all, they are the reason this project is suppose to exist. We want to login here and have a good time, to forget about the droll of their daily lives, and play a game they truly love and enjoy. I do not know nor really care how I am perceived, but rest assured my comments are meant to reflect the genuine passion I (and many others) have for this game. I am not here to stir the pot (or up to anything Zack). I am simply here to inform you guys of how you are being perceived by the players (and I don't mean Magoo).

    Many players feel that you guys are not listening to us any more. Many may not have the courage to come here to complain themselves. You are earning reputation for being disrespectful to players, not listening to them, and changing the game to a state that falls outside of scope of the actual Live game from the previous decade, and are purposely making things too difficult and unenjoyable. Sure, there are always ways to improve things from live, but honestly things as of late are not heading in that direction. There should be more of an open dialogue to the players in regards to the game, and less attitude. As an Admiral of Static, I see more than my share of gripes and complaints. I would not make this up, nor lie about it. And its unfortunate that the players feel this way about it, and many of those more visible developers that seem to be running the emulator.

    Again, please don't take this negatively. We simply want to see this game headed in the right direction again on all fronts.

    Thanks for your time, and for reading. :)

    -Overt.
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    I wasn't trying anything Zack, merely pointing out something that may NOT have been put back to "LIVE" levels. I was agreeing to Feurix's post to the difficulty factor. BTW, I am not surprised that all the dev's commenting here as to the difficulty of things recently, and are not having any problems finding cash, or not seeing issues. You guys do know where to look, and where to find items far easier than the casual player, and as such, may not be the best opinion as to what is and what is not, difficult in this game. Because of your status as a dev, you guys should not be too quick to comment and apply your conspiracy theories that players are always trying to pull something on you, so much as trying to listen to what people are trying to tell you, and addressing that instead of pointing a finger like I have it in for you or something.

    My comment was meant to assess what the actual state of loot pricing. Instead, Zack, seems to think I have some personal grudge against him, which is definitely not the case. Infact, until that reply Zack, I actually thought of you as a dev that gets things done, and that you actually did listen to players, BECAUSE you were involved in correcting issues with the faction wipe, and the way you are always willing to help others. It seems now that maybe I was completely wrong about you.

    I'll stop here before you think I am up to something else, or before you think I am trying to manipulate you in some other way. And never mind my last comment. I will not be posting another word here on these forums.

  6. Posted

    [quote name='Zackman' timestamp='1352887564' post='66044']
    The item prices are from "live" and not different in the EMU.
    [/quote]

    Really? Even the bio loot prices? best give them a good looking over. :)

  8. Posted

    The term in our Universe is "Vadenomics." Generous builders like V are a huge asset to our little universe.

    The key rule of thumb has usually come down to this: Most builders will build for free, but do accept tips. If you value their time and effort in building for you, then tipping them generously is the way to go about it. Its not simply a matter of whether or not its good for the game. This emulator is but a shadow of the original game. Try and remember that with a smaller player base, the generosity of these builders is vital and in the best interest of everyone. I realize the credit situation might be changing in result of the wipe. But I would bet that later on, once these builders get caught up again, this will (and should) likely be the case once again. I have never been, and never will be a builder with the scope of Vaden and the others, but I do know that my builds for others will still be free of charge to anyone. I would suggest that others follow V's example and toss out the notion of charging people for simple builds, especially if its within your means. If you are broke as a builder, then the choice is yours. But I suspect that players will find ways to regain fortune and use it to serve our community.

    Thanks for reading...

    -Overt.

  9. Posted

    Having worked in the field myself, they are the last gaming company you would ever want to work for. They hire people with the the attitude that they will be treated well, and burn them out. EA didn't come up with Mass Effect, that was Bioware. They were an independent company until a couple years ago. Many of those shops run into a conundrum when they grow to a certain point. They either have to invest a crap load of cash to grow the company more, or go into a temporary layoff state, to stay profitable. This would be the case in going from a medium to a large business, etc. And its all decided by bean counters, and those with MBA degrees who care more about the bottom line than in caring for an awesome staff & development crew who churn out awesome products.

    Personally, I'd rather have a profitable but not exorbitantly wealthy company with happy employees and a product they all believe in, than to sell out to a massive slave driver like EA. But then I have never been a bean counter. Companies like EA are a huge problem more than a help to the industry IMO.

  15. Posted

    Wow, this thread is still kicking? Hmm. Well, I would still like to see them closer to or somewhat less than 30 seconds. I still say that a given mob could/should be able to be hit twice at max setting as it was in live. As for aggro, well I do hit them with SAP at max setting and cloak immediately. It has never gotten me killed, and you sure don't want to try it on GoBB or his minions. The trick is to be smart and careful with the skill, as I know many of you expert JE's already are. But I still think the timers are a bit long.

    Recharge timers in general are annoying, though I do understand them and why they are there. I just believe that you should be able to use something (skill or whatever), as long as you have the means or juice to fire it off. I also recall being able to equip certain things like devices while at warp. I figure that the work in progress aspect will eventually allow this to become a reality again.

    Thanks for reading...

    -Overt.

    P.S. -To Crichton's post...

    I agree that the skills should not be spamable, but the timers are a bit long, even still. I do recall being able to hit the mob twice (at around your own CL) before they croaked.

  24. Posted

    Thanks for the info Tienbau. The live respawn was per "cherry picked" roid, at about 5 minutes. As in 5 minutes after the unethical miner picked the roid. So by the asteroid and not the field. Also as an FYI, the gas fields in Glenn have gotten a bit slower to regenerate recently. I can clear everything in sight there within a few minutes.

    Further, a lot of the off the beaten path mining areas that appeared later in live with the odd nav/roid names, have yet to be populated with anything useful. Is anyone working in that direction? Would you guys like a hand with it and possibly some sector development?

    Thanks!

  25. Posted

    Yeah, simple. Use a spare hard drive and create an install folder on it, with a sub folder for the basic EnB stuff that you have to download. So you will seldom if ever have to repeat the experience and you also have quick access to all your proggies installations. Better yet, use an old box as a file server. :)

    I've had the files up on my business hosting site for years, but for some reason they were never put into rotation by the Emu staff. Maybe they had too many sites available already, but who knows?!? Anyway, I'll put up a basic page linking to anything EnB on my site and post that link here.

    Message to the staff: This might be a good time to review those sites that are in the download queue/rotation on this site for availability and transfer quality (speed of delivery).

    Thanks for reading...

    -Overt.
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