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Resivan
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Posted - 2011.07.07 19:39:00 -
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So I just subscribed a new alt account. Obviously, the first thing I need to do is get the new account's API key so I can plug it into Evemon and EFT so I can do the planning that wouldn't require 3rd party tools in a better maintained game. But I can't. Seems there's a 72 hour wait before I can use the forums on a newly subscribed account.
Makes sense I suppose. There are no doubt lots of RMT sites that would love to spam the forums using accounts created with stolen CC information. 72 hours gives time for verification.
The problem is, I have no intention posting with a character on this new account, now or ever. It's just a place to grow special purpose alts to support my main. The only reason I have to log into the web site on the account is to get the API key.
I can live with the delay, coming up with 3 days worth of core skills is a no-brainer for any experienced player, it's just another example of CCP's "special" approach to design.
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baltec1
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Posted - 2011.07.07 19:44:00 -
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So if its not a problem what is this topic about?
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Arnin Dex
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Posted - 2011.07.07 19:45:00 -
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Should be a better way to get at your API key right away..
But without the wait time people would setup trial accounts so they could flame away on the boards never mind stolen CCs..
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Smoking Blunts
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Posted - 2011.07.07 19:45:00 -
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just plug cybernetics 1-2-3 and 4 and come back when you can get an api. no biggy
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Saint Lazarus
Pwn 'N Play Chaos Theory Alliance
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Posted - 2011.07.07 19:48:00 -
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Originally by: baltec1 So if its not a problem what is this topic about?
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Sader Rykane
Amarr The Dark Space Initiative Revival Of The Talocan Empire
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Posted - 2011.07.07 19:49:00 -
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It's an anti bot measure. I didn't read your post but I'm 95% certain you didn't know this.
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CCP Zymurgist
Gallente C C P
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Posted - 2011.07.07 20:35:00 -
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You may be interested in reading this thread about it from CCP Navigator.
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Maduin Ardens
Aurelius Federation Eternal Evocations
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Posted - 2011.07.07 20:38:00 -
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Edited by: Maduin Ardens on 07/07/2011 20:39:03
Just use EVEMon's blank character creator, it will create a starter toon for you based on race and bloodline, the whole deal, and you can continue on as if nothing happened.
The only thing I was not able to figure out is how to adjust the augmentations manually... anyone know this bit? Was kind of frustrating.
As for EFT, I don't know... create a new character and manually adjust the 10-15 skills starter toons even start with???
It's really not the end of the world, I promise
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Lady Spank
Amarr Trillionaire High-Rollers Suicidal Bassoon Orkesta
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Posted - 2011.07.07 20:40:00 -
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Not that it helps you now but you could have grabbed the API before actually subbing if you had done this through a trial/ the buddy system. ~~~
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Resivan
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Posted - 2011.07.07 20:41:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Zymurgist You may be interested in reading this thread about it from CCP Navigator.
Way to demonstrate that you didn't bother to read the OP.
Also, I note that this temporary emergency measure is nearly 2 years old.
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CCP Zymurgist
Gallente C C P
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Posted - 2011.07.07 20:53:00 -
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Originally by: Resivan
Originally by: CCP Zymurgist You may be interested in reading this thread about it from CCP Navigator.
Way to demonstrate that you didn't bother to read the OP.
Also, I note that this temporary emergency measure is nearly 2 years old.
The API and the forums both use the EVE Insider login so the API was affected by that change.
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Alotta Baggage
Amarr Coarition of Poorry Stereotyped Asian Peopre
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Posted - 2011.07.07 21:05:00 -
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did you pay your $99? Himrar made me cry! |
Morganta
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Posted - 2011.07.07 21:07:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Zymurgist
Originally by: Resivan
Originally by: CCP Zymurgist You may be interested in reading this thread about it from CCP Navigator.
Way to demonstrate that you didn't bother to read the OP.
Also, I note that this temporary emergency measure is nearly 2 years old.
The API and the forums both use the EVE Insider login so the API was affected by that change.
yeah, the fact that the 2 things are connected was already covered, the question is why is the API key still part of the account restriction?
CCP is pushing getting new players into corps asap, restricting the key because it shares a login with the forums is counter to that plan and getting pretty silly seeing as there seems to be no plans to unrestrict forum logins in the future, shouldn't this fairly important item be liberated from its prison?
or barring that how about generating a "welcome" limited API key for new players that gets sent to their email on creation of a new toon?
smart corps ask for keys, this is nothing new so lets try and get away from the CCP policy of coming up with a good idea to boost sales with one hand while shooting yourselves in the foot with the other.
those 3 days are the days in which the newb either loves or hates eve, lets keep pushing them towards loving it eh?
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Xercodo
Amarr Daj'Juntar
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Posted - 2011.07.07 21:09:00 -
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Originally by: Morganta seeing as there seems to be no plans to unrestrict forum logins in the future
new forums that are currently in testing and will be out in August have a trial and non-trial newb area and have no restrictions
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Jonathan Ferguson
JC Ferguson and Son Ltd Ferguson Alliance
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Posted - 2011.07.07 21:10:00 -
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Get used to it. That's what EVE IS, an irritating wait.
Irritating 8-year wait.
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