Exactly that. That's what we aim for because obviously none uf us gets paid.
#support3rdparty - Why we temporarily shut down our sites.
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Exactly that. That's what we aim for because obviously none uf us gets paid.
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businnes us usual. Ignorance is bliss!
businnes us usual. Ignorance is bliss!
I'm a big fan of these app's/sites and I think they greatly enhance the game but I fear they're on a hiding to nothing here.
Elite lore has it that this information isn't supposed to be available across the galaxy and, presumably, FDev has decided to stick with that lore by limiting the resources available to CMDRs in-game.
The service provided by sites like EDDB is great but it would seem to be in direct contradiction to what FDev actually wants, so demanding support from FDev seems a little... optimistic.
Ultimately, even if FDev ignore this action completely, I fail to see what this action might achieve.
Either these sites will go back to business as usual or they'll be replaced by other sites which are willing to operate within the constraints imposed by FDev's attitude.
Elite lore has it that this information isn't supposed to be available across the galaxy and, presumably, FDev has decided to stick with that lore by limiting the resources available to CMDRs in-game.
The service provided by sites like EDDB is great but it would seem to be in direct contradiction to what FDev actually wants, so demanding support from FDev seems a little... optimistic.
Ultimately, even if FDev ignore this action completely, I fail to see what this action might achieve.
Either these sites will go back to business as usual or they'll be replaced by other sites which are willing to operate within the constraints imposed by FDev's attitude.
I don't see it as being about ransom or negotiating.
It's not as if the game relies a lot on 3rd parties and external information; it's all in the game after all, innit?
Not true ! They are in the middle of fixing patch 2.3.02 and have offered a very fast response to complaints on that one, with plenty of feedback.
Third Party tools and API access are a must,. since there is nothing even nearing equivalent of them in-game.
One of the major irk's I have is that we cannot even be registered in-game as a minor faction member, let alone have our entire wing registered in-game, for those playing the BGS this is vitally important feature that is completely missing. The 3rd party sites such as Inara go a long long way to making up this shortfall by FD.
One of the major irk's I have is that we cannot even be registered in-game as a minor faction member, let alone have our entire wing registered in-game, for those playing the BGS this is vitally important feature that is completely missing. The 3rd party sites such as Inara go a long long way to making up this shortfall by FD.
I need to read this <after I do my community goal thing>
Honestly tho EDDB is my life blood...that and the tool to upload to it are amazing. If they could let EDDB incorporate into the backend SQL database or whatever they use .... I would be sooooooo happy.
I literally don't know how id play this game without eddb.
Honestly tho EDDB is my life blood...that and the tool to upload to it are amazing. If they could let EDDB incorporate into the backend SQL database or whatever they use .... I would be sooooooo happy.
I literally don't know how id play this game without eddb.
This is exactly why FD needs to pay serious attention to this. There are lots of players still playing and still buying nameplates, tattoos and skins who would otherwise not be if it were not for these sites. Me included.
As a software developer I know how much time goes into coding and especially manintaining and developing the tools further. Lack of any official API (except the journal...) can be incredibly frustrating.
If FDev wont have some iteration of the 3rd party tools IN GAME then they should atleast talk with the major 3rd party developers who invest so much time and effort in creating the tools for them.
Support.
If FDev wont have some iteration of the 3rd party tools IN GAME then they should atleast talk with the major 3rd party developers who invest so much time and effort in creating the tools for them.
Support.
Are these APIs supposed to be publicly accessible for 3rd parties?
I don't see it as being about ransom or negotiating.
It's not as if the game relies a lot on 3rd parties and external information; it's all in the game after all, innit?
It is ransom, the demands are even in the OP.
The biggest thing that comes across to me in this protest is Frontiers lack of communication (again nothing new).
If they have tried to talk and talk again, even before this major patch, what's to say the same will continue afterwards. Sometimes you run out of options. Either just quit and walk away or take desperate measures to point out how valuable their player base find these tools.
#imwithaunty
I could not have gotten through the Engineers without the support provided by INARA and EDDB. Exploration and Trade would also be greatly diminished experiences without the wealth of information provided by third-party tools. Please, FDEV, give these folks some love. You would not have been able to post a link to that wonderful time lapsed video of CMDRs' progress through the Galaxy without them.
What tools
And just what tools are you talking about? The tools that allow me to find that 5A fuel scoop with out flying to 900 systems, or maybe the one that lets me see all the systems that I have discovered or just my first discoveries. Or how about that ship I have been wanting but as their is no search function in the game now I get to spend days flying around looking for it. Or should I have a 2" binder with notes at my desk, or even maybe make a dozen spreadsheets so I can remember what it was like to play eve. No Fdev has dropped the ball in some areas and the 3rd party programs have gone from just nice to almost needed in order to be productive with proper time management.
And just what tools are you talking about? The tools that allow me to find that 5A fuel scoop with out flying to 900 systems, or maybe the one that lets me see all the systems that I have discovered or just my first discoveries. Or how about that ship I have been wanting but as their is no search function in the game now I get to spend days flying around looking for it. Or should I have a 2" binder with notes at my desk, or even maybe make a dozen spreadsheets so I can remember what it was like to play eve. No Fdev has dropped the ball in some areas and the 3rd party programs have gone from just nice to almost needed in order to be productive with proper time management.
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