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Zion Shad
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Posted - 2012.07.19 22:17:00 -
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The YouTube Clear Sky's
Space Transit:
This idea was brought up on Podside about having space taxi rides from station to station within EVE for both Casuleers (who don't want to flay themselves) and DUST Mercs. This is a great idea and in the off chance that CCP isnGÇÖt working on it at this moment I ask that you add Space Taxi rides to the EVE Universe.
Not only could a random pilot pick up some passengers to make a little extra ISK on his way to Jita, but you could have whole corporation work out a Bus rout and schedule also for high populated systems. This will also add more DUST and EVE interaction with one another. Maybe put in an onboard chat channel as well.
Have an area in the ships much like EVENT HORIZON on PSN Home to wait in while the flight is taking place and also add the ability to put games like Slay aboard so passengers have something to do while they wait.
Please post your thoughts on this below.
 This topic can be found on episode #17 of Podside in iTunes search S8 Podside. Go to the 1:15 mark for the part about DUST.
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Posted - 2012.07.19 22:51:00 -
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I see no prob with any of the concerns you bring up.
Quote:Pilot gets ganked in transit.
Pilot gets ransomed in transit
Pirating is a big part of EVE and it would add risk of course. If a corp wanted to build a transit system then they may even look at hiring armed guards to escort. Also Pirates would have to scan you first to know you have passengers, so if your a fast pilot they would never know.
Quote:"Pilot decides to go "somewhere else".
Pilot decides to hold the Dust Bunnies for ransom.
 What CCP could add is a system that tracks successful Transports of pilots. This will allow them to build a good service rep or it allow "would be" passengers to see a recorder of the pilots actions and know if they legit or out to steal ISK.
Quote:Pilot logs out or disconnects.
Server Goes down for maintenance.
If a disconnect happens, there are ways to take care of that like instant transport back to the station you departed from or instant transport to the nearest station within the current system you are in.
I'm sorry but all of your points don't seem to be enough for this idea not to work. Thank you for your concerns though. |
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Posted - 2012.07.19 23:02:00 -
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Anatoly Gasputin wrote:Why not take a shuttle? They are practically free and only thing left to worry is the fact that you can be ganked.
Of course if you are a EVE Capsuleers, but do you think DUST mercs are going to just magically jump from station to station?
So if this is offered to Dust Mercs, why not have it for eve players that would like to use the bathroom and be flown by someone else around high sec. |
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Posted - 2012.07.19 23:21:00 -
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Graz Vaddu wrote:Anatoly Gasputin wrote:I can 'magically' suicide and have my consciousness travel to my waiting body (through several transfer points if necessary) on the destination. And I would prefer using the abhorring autopilot in highsec than the possible hijack.  That's not as fun though! Remember, with the possibility of being ganked, hi-jacked etc, opens up the possibility of doing the same to a rival corp's mercs! 
So True 
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Posted - 2012.07.20 01:09:00 -
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WarBarges bridge to the planets, so your clone should be aboard. This is for station to station on a individual level. I am not saying make DUST rely completely on EVE, but would it be fair for DUST Mercs to have the ability to jump station to station system to system and restrict EVE players to have to fly? Why not add the ability to be a passenger if you choose?
EVE already has them.
And remember I'm just posting an idea brought up in a podcast. It not my own. |
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Posted - 2012.07.20 02:19:00 -
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Anatoly Gasputin wrote:Corvus Ravensong wrote:
As an Eve player, it's a bad idea for one very simple reason - do you REALLY want to allow the nullsec powerblocs to decide who in Dust fights where?
^ This.
This is a concern with the mechanics of a War barge and has nothing to do with my topic. Maybe you should start a topic about your concerns on War Barges. |
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Posted - 2012.07.20 03:04:00 -
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This is still talking about War Barges and has nothing to do with my topic of individual travel. You will not be using War Barges to travel from station to station. They will most likely be capital size and can't jump through gates. Think on a personal scale people, then state your argument on Facts. |
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Posted - 2012.07.20 03:33:00 -
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Veigar Mordekaiser wrote:Regardless of gate camping.. I still like the idea of a taxi type service, maybe hi-sec only or something.
Fully agree.
It's a sandbox and if someone wants to take the risk take a risk in riding in another's craft then why try to take that option from them. |
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Posted - 2012.07.20 05:27:00 -
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Corvus Ravensong wrote:Still a bad idea, too easily exploited, and allows Eve players to limit Dust player's movements too much.
Okey now you're stating that you know exactly how DUST Mercs will move about the systems individually. And from what it sounds like you are saying DUST Merc's should have the ability to jump from station to station without restriction. Do you know how one sided this sounds?
Quote:The idea is that a corporation staffed with members from both EVE and DUST 514 should be able to access all available functions... Tools of the Trade
There are roles within a corp that allow members to receive deliveries on behalf of the corporation. Also renting a office for a Corp requires a member with the right roles to be within the desired office to rent it. When you have items you want to sell, you ether need to be at the station the items are in or have the skill to sell them remotely, which is still limited. And the list goes on for the number of things that require a person to be within an area.
I'm not sure how DUST Merc travel is worked out in your head, but from what it sounds like you are expecting limitless travel for Mercs to any Station within EVE. If this is the case, Corps will automatic give all these roles to DUST Mercs due to the fact they are not restricted to gate to gate travel and can just Warp anywhere in space. EVE Capsuleers will see this to be highly unfair and it will dwarf any reason ever that a DUST merc would want to be in a Ship. Your so called "limit to DUST Player Movement" is a hindrances to the interaction of DUST and EVE and is a highly selfless suggestion, backed with Zero fact or logic behind it.
If you have a problem with whatever mechanics you think a War Barge might have traveling through Null Sec and its restrictions of Bridging or our ability to Jump clone to such War Barges then write your own thread. I respect your concerns, but they are highly flawed. |
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Posted - 2012.07.22 20:26:00 -
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Carilito wrote:Sounds like an offshoot of the hauler class in eve could be a fun or terrible way to get around the galaxy
Makes battles into wars of attrition if the goals arent met; another real world mechanic that could be indirectly implimented
Agree about the hauler class. Transporting live players would be a hell of a lot more exciting then normal hauling contracts, because of some of the risk involved. It wouldn't hold me back from using the option as a DUST Merc. |
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Posted - 2012.08.19 07:12:00 -
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Posted - 2012.08.21 00:01:00 -
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I like the idea and think it with bring great interaction with EVE and DUST |
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