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[CSM5] Cinori Aluben – 'Fix The Little Things First'

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Cinori Aluben Minmatar Gladiators of Rage Intrepid Crossing	Posted - 2010.04.23 21:11:00 - [1] Edited by: Cinori Aluben on 17/05/2010 23:48:27 CINORI ALUBEN CSM5 - FIX THE LITTLE THINGS FIRST! “It takes 5 small things to make a disaster.” Vote Here: http://www.eveonline.com/council/voting/Vote.asp?c=328 Eve is an amazing experience, that you make by your every 'little' day-to-day action. Big new features are great, but everyday gameplay could use some real tightening. From the UI to Travel; from Contracts to Jump Clones; from Missions to PvP, and Mining even... Fix the Little Things First! Tighten everyday gameplay, improve flow and efficiency, polish those previously released 'big' features... strengthen the foundation of Eve! It's said that it only takes 5 small things to make a disaster. Those 5 seemingly little things that all worked together to make your op go south, to annoy you, to bore you to death... ruin your day of playing a game. Before you know it then, by fixing just a few little things, a synergy emerges that vastly improves the way you enjoy EVE. I'm the man to help you enjoy EVE. We all have that one little thing that we'd really like to improve/change/fix. Something that you keep thinking, "Man, wouldn't it be nice if they..." but you never tell anyone. Tell me. I'm the man to get that little thing done. Just A Few Little Things I'm Putting First: Font Fixes - How many times have you gotten a #0 confused with a letter O, or letter D? or a #8 mixed with a letter B. #6 vs Letter G, #5 vs Letter S. Lowercase “L” with capital “i”. If not a complete font revamp, at least clearly differentiate these many potentials for confusion. Targeting Improvement - Be able to stop the targeting process before it completes with a click or button – perhaps while a target is in the process of being targeted, have the nav button replace with a “stop targeting” button. Additionally have a “drop all targets” nav button, or at least r-click or hotkey, for use in battles where you have 8 targets concurrently targeted (missions, fleet engagements, exploration, salvaging, looting, mining). Ability to group mid & low slots. Align to fleet member. One of the big ones: Fixing of the “Infinite Cloak Phantoms” issue, where a pilot can sit for 23hrs afk in space cloaked, without ever being purge-able. Removing longtime inactive POSs that clutter moons. Improving UIs for Corp Management window, POS windows, Science windows, and more. Jump Through Jump Bridge Nav Button Contract Improvements - Sorting, contract forwarding, r-click option to "See Contracts for this item." many many more, and more being added every day by YOU. Click here to see: Approved Suggestions Also, register for our forums and you can post new ideas you'd like to discuss! Update Two Interviews that I've Done: EVE Tribune Keith Neilson Check out our website, w/ Forums, a Bio, FAQ, & more! www.littlethingsfirst.com . Register on our forums! . Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinori.aluben . Twitter: Cinori_CSM Vote Cinori Aluben CSM5 2010! Edited by: Cinori Aluben on 07/05/2010 00:46:35 - Sample Little Things added Edited by: Cinori Aluben on 26/04/2010 19:44:43 - Tweaked Subject Title Edited by: Cinori Aluben on 26/04/2010 01:38:57 - Grammar Edit 4: Voting Link Added
machanations	Posted - 2010.04.23 23:51:00 - [2] Wow, this kind of thing is exactly what I was looking for. As a whole EVE is an incredible game but we all recognize that there can be little things changed to make it much better. It goes along with the 80/20 principle, by changing small things in EVE we can substantially improve its value for all players. You've got my vote Cinori.
Ban Doga	Posted - 2010.04.24 00:50:00 - [3] Sounds great. Count me in.
Kram Nosrikh Gladiators of Rage	Posted - 2010.04.24 18:50:00 - [4] Sounds like a good platform! I'm behind you.
Apollo428 The Colonial Forces ROMANIAN-LEGION	Posted - 2010.04.24 20:04:00 - [5] you got my vote..... CINORI FOR CSM
crowfoote Gladiators of Rage Systematic-Chaos	Posted - 2010.04.25 04:56:00 - [6] I agree that changes and progress must be made in EVE in order to keep it viable to the hardcore players if you are the one to step up to the plate you have my vote
Sukiee	Posted - 2010.04.25 04:58:00 - [7] Well Cinori, after listening to your ideas and plans, you def have my vote 100%. You will win.
StateUS1	Posted - 2010.04.25 04:59:00 - [8] Aye the little things are often the hardest to fix But need it most. Hope to see you prevail in your effort.
Guy debouis	Posted - 2010.04.25 05:01:00 - [9] I too would like some improvements within the game you sound progressive and you have advertised which is more than some prove me wrong you have my vote
Emerald Tradewind	Posted - 2010.04.25 05:11:00 - [10] Cinori - you are great at listening to ideas and looking at them from all sides - then refining them down into possiblities. You have my vote!
Jerid Verges Gallente The Scope	Posted - 2010.04.25 05:12:00 - [11] You have my vote. Although it would be nice if you had a list of little things to be changed.
Cinori Aluben Minmatar Gladiators of Rage Intrepid Crossing	Posted - 2010.04.25 05:24:00 - [12] Thanks for the support all! It's great players like you that make we want to take this on. I'm working super hard right now on this campaign, and that hard work is merely a reflection of my work ethic if elected. Originally by: Jerid Verges You have my vote. Although it would be nice if you had a list of little things to be changed. You are absolutely right. I'm working hard on developing full descriptions and proposed resolutions for the suggestions from players that I've spoken with in-game; I have a 4 page word doc, single-spaced, that is filled with them, as mentioned by Emerald. I will edit the OP with a small sample list of "little things" that I'm championing. I will also be posting a host of Assembly Hall topics within the next week that encompass all the "little things" that have been suggested to me so far. The list will surely grow as YOU, the players, continue to suggest things.
Liandra Xi Amarr The New Era C0NVICTED	Posted - 2010.04.25 08:55:00 - [13] Edited by: Liandra Xi on 25/04/2010 08:56:13 Cinori is a CSM candidate I can actually get behind, with a clear platform that has the possibility to affect real change in the game. There are so many little things that have been neglected along the way in expansions, some of them are so simple they could be "fixed" with very little coding work at all, others would require a bit more work but the key thing is if CCP spent even just 1 month not working on expansions and focusing only on improving all the little annoyances in the game then EVE would be so much more pleasant to play for everyone. This is why I am proud to support Cinori Aluben for CSM 2010 and provide web hosting services to help facilitate the campaign. I encourage everyone to get signed up on our forums at http://www.littlethingsfirst.com/forums where all the ideas Cinori has will start to be posted up for general discussion and where you can submit your own ideas for little things that need fixing in this game. From tiny little UI changes, to right click menu ordering, to shortcut keys and many other little ideas, by fixing 100 little things CCP could improve the game as much as 1 expansion alone does to add to the fun of playing EVE, lets help CCP focus their coders on the things that will make a real difference to most players by electing Cinori to the CSM so that he can make sure these little things stay top of CCP's agenda until they are fixed. Together we can change the game! VOTE CINORI ALUBEN FOR CSM 2010!
Azurfale	Posted - 2010.04.25 23:43:00 - [14] bump
CENTUREAN	Posted - 2010.04.25 23:57:00 - [15] +1
Bunyip Gallente Center for Advanced Studies	Posted - 2010.04.26 01:34:00 - [16] I can understand your view of the little things, and I wish this game didn't have any bugs so everybody could play smoothly. However, there are a few points you should consider before you make this the entirity of your platform. First, CCP did focus on the little things. They released a patch that fixed 100 of the most complained-about bugs in this game. They got no positive feedback for it, whereas for something like Dominion 1.1, the praise has been flowing in massive numbers. Second, although bug fixes are critical to the continued survival of a game, it's the eye candy which sells the game. CCP have been doing well by fixing a bugged issue with the game as well as adding in eye candy. In Apocrypha, they fixed scanning and gave us wormholes. In Dominion, they fixed Sovereignty and pirate/faction ships. In Tyrranis, they're fixing a lot of aspects of manufacturing as well. I'm no CCP parrot, but I give them props for being perhaps the only MMO that is growing both in terms of game depth and in subscribers. I'm not saying that wanting and pushing for bug fixes is bad, but it's not the job of a CSM delegate in the entirity. What areas of the game are you good at, and what areas would you have trouble honestly representing for your constituents? What fixes could you recommend for the problems that plague Eve?
Cosmoboy Gladiators of Rage Intrepid Crossing	Posted - 2010.04.26 02:08:00 - [17] Get the cloaking ship sweeper in the game where you get a ship class and a mod to find cloaked ships and the more ship sweeper in a gang actively pinging for a cloaked ship the time goes fast and you find him or maybe have a activation cost with Liquid Ozone or Heavy Water. Great Corp mate but a better CSM you have my VOTE.
Herschel Yamamoto Agent-Orange Nabaal Syndicate	Posted - 2010.04.26 02:22:00 - [18] Originally by: Bunyip First, CCP did focus on the little things. They released a patch that fixed 100 of the most complained-about bugs in this game. They got no positive feedback for it What patch are you referring to?
Nitsu Gallente Gladiators of Rage Intrepid Crossing	Posted - 2010.04.26 02:47:00 - [19] Suggestions: Tech III cloaking mining barge? // Multiple Stations in 0.0 systems // Some ability to counter the AFK cloaky tards that lock down systems while they leave for work <<-- use consumables to limit cloaking times <<-- Hunter killer style ship designed to be able to scan said cloaky tard at varing difficulties that can only be greatly enhanced when fleeted together and hunting him down and special mods that take training. // Shields and secure cans hackable? // The upgradable ability to a system to place centry guns at stations and gates // Tech II insurance reworked // Capitals can use all jump fuels but are more eficient to one racial type // Rorqual needs fighters not drones... More to come. Cinori For CSM!
Cinori Aluben Minmatar Gladiators of Rage Intrepid Crossing	Posted - 2010.04.26 02:49:00 - [20] Edited by: Cinori Aluben on 26/04/2010 02:54:38 Originally by: Bunyip I can understand your view of the little things, and I wish this game didn't have any bugs so everybody could play smoothly. However, there are a few points you should consider before you make this the entirity of your platform. My platform is not based even primarily on bugs, I assure you. I've just updated the OP as requested by others with examples of little things that I'm talking about. It's more little feature improvements, in addition to bugs, honing and tightening. I remember that 100+ bug patch, and it was fantastic. In fact, it impressed me so much that I resubbed after a short break, before Dominion even came around. That patch has indeed been recognized by game reviews in admiration. CCP should realize that they are not only looking to get new subs, but to reactivate new ones. There's a pretty big pool of former players that would definitely resub if an ad for next expansion showed "Massive Polishing Expansion" or something to that effect. Check out these two links, one a threadnaught with overwhelming support, that show that this is a big issue. http://www.eve-tribune.com/index.php?no=5_11&page=2 http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1062708 The little things are definitely viable, and important. EDIT: Originally by: Herschel Yamamoto What patch are you referring to? If I recall properly it was Apocrypha 1.1, or Apocrypha 1.2.
Bombshell Shoty	Posted - 2010.04.26 22:02:00 - [21] Glad to have someone who I know is concerned about improving game quality for everyone running for CSM.
Narf Commandude Minmatar Gladiators of Rage Intrepid Crossing	Posted - 2010.04.28 01:59:00 - [22] yhea, this guy is a corp m8 of mine. so of coarse he is gonna get my vote but i like em a lot because he talk a lot. and i mean a lot. Just means he is presistant and he won't give up..... ever.
Demelirus	Posted - 2010.04.28 08:06:00 - [23] Also a fellow corp mate, want to show my support for this fine person!
N0N	Posted - 2010.04.28 08:21:00 - [24] Originally by: Cinori Aluben One of the big ones: Fixing of the “Infinite Cloak Phantoms” issue, where a pilot can sit for 23hrs afk in space cloaked, without ever being purge-able. Issue? So you want to fix peoples fears about someone in local? Isn't that the point in this type of warfare?
Ore Bringer	Posted - 2010.04.28 09:06:00 - [25] Cinori for CSM!!!!!! fix the little things first FTW
Maxsim Goratiev Gallente Imperial Tau Syndicate POD-SQUAD	Posted - 2010.04.28 11:21:00 - [26] This is very high on my personal priority list. I will look at other candidates as well, but you must get in and make sure little things get done.
Khandee Kain	Posted - 2010.04.29 16:39:00 - [27] +1 good to see someone who listens...
fal hurka	Posted - 2010.04.29 17:45:00 - [28] meh
Cinori Aluben Minmatar Gladiators of Rage Intrepid Crossing	Posted - 2010.04.29 20:56:00 - [29] Originally by: Maxsim Goratiev This is very high on my personal priority list. I will look at other candidates as well, but you must get in and make sure little things get done. Thank you I feel the same way As you only get one vote per account, if you value these little things and would like to ensure I get in, I would greatly appreciate your vote!
yani dumyat Minmatar Pixie Cats	Posted - 2010.04.30 14:39:00 - [30] You have a good approach to this, not made my mind up who to vote for yet but do have a couple of questions. -> If CCP agreed to provide dev time to fix three things how would you prioritize from your list of issues? -> Do you have an interest in pushing the issues of fleet warfare, rockets or 4th AF bonus?