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Offline Breytac (OP)

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A small but annoying problem
« on: July 27, 2010, 10:35:46 AM »
So I'll be happily playing away, and for some reason, when I try to advance the game, it will only advance it a few hours. This can happen when trying to advance the game either 1,5 or 30 days. Any advice on what could be causing this, either something I'm doing (or not doing) in-game or a bug? I'm using version 4.91, and have recently discovered 5.14, so will be upgrading to that as soon as I'm done posting this.
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2010, 11:03:38 AM »
People keep reporting this as a bug. IT IS NOT.  What is happening is that some interrupt involving your forces or NPR's is occurring and ending the time cycle at that point. Check the event log if something relevant to youis happening it will be there and you can react otherwise , just keep advancing time while the NPR's dealw ith things
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2010, 11:10:49 AM »
Ahh ok, thanks for that. The NPR's must be be doing something then, as I have no other systems surveyed except for my home system
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2010, 11:17:40 AM »
If the constant clicking of a turn button gets annoying, you can turn on the automated turns checkbox on the system map and click one, at which point the game will begin calculating and not stop until something happens to impact you.
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2010, 01:48:00 PM »
If you play in SM mode (I always do), then you get SM Only messages that tell you an NPR is probably fighting somewhere.
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2010, 03:17:08 PM »
Quote from: "Breytac"
Ahh ok, thanks for that. The NPR's must be be doing something then, as I have no other systems surveyed except for my home system
Not necessarily, there are some events you can generate which will interupt without leaving the solar system so check your events log
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2010, 06:20:57 PM »
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If you play in SM mode (I always do), then you get SM Only messages that tell you an NPR is probably fighting somewhere.

What's the advantage of playing in SM mode all the time?
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2010, 07:01:07 PM »
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What's the advantage of playing in SM mode all the time?

I think when you explore, if you are not in SM mode then you need to enter the SM password anyway.  Plus you get to see why your 5-day advance stopped at only 1 day.  So I figure I just play in SM mode, since it isn't hurting anything.  You still cannot see the NPRs.
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2010, 08:40:40 PM »
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I think when you explore, if you are not in SM mode then you need to enter the SM password anyway.

dude, are you using precursor aged aurora version?
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2010, 08:14:51 AM »
Quote from: "Breytac"
So I'll be happily playing away, and for some reason, when I try to advance the game, it will only advance it a few hours. This can happen when trying to advance the game either 1,5 or 30 days. Any advice on what could be causing this, either something I'm doing (or not doing) in-game or a bug? I'm using version 4.91, and have recently discovered 5.14, so will be upgrading to that as soon as I'm done posting this.
This section of the tutorial explains how the time increment system works and why you will sometimes get shortened increments.

viewtopic.php?f=101&t=2060

Steve
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2010, 11:11:23 AM »
I managed to track down the problem using the event update window. My survey ship had run out of fuel as I stupidly forgot to keep an eye on it.

Note to self: keep an eye on ships so this doesn't happen again  :oops:

Started a new game. I really didn't want to have to design a refuelling ship as I'm still learning. The learning curve of reminds me of Eve Online, and I thought that was complex.
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2010, 11:27:26 AM »
Like this?


Yeah, Auroras a tough Nut.
But not as time intensive.
 

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2010, 12:03:08 PM »
I think you got your PotBS and LotRO colors mixed. I found Pirates to be fairly easy to play and level up. LotRO on the other hand continues to surprise me with things after 3 years. (and sadly, I've played all 4 of those games).

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2010, 04:32:10 PM »
Especially since POTBS only has like 3 elements to it, so its learning curve takes about an hour :) I unfortunately am in the smae boat as Erik

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Re: A small but annoying problem
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2010, 04:55:26 PM »
Over 6 years in Eve for me and still learning things!