# EVE Technology and Research Center **URL:** https://forums.eveonline.com/c/technology-research/72.md?no_subcategories=false&page=76 [Latest](https://forums.eveonline.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.eveonline.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.eveonline.com/tags.md) **Page:** 77 --- ## [NPCs should be animated and speak](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/npcs-should-be-animated-and-speak/436333)
**Author:** [@Terminal\_Insanity](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Terminal_Insanity)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/npcs-should-be-animated-and-speak/436333 "2024-01-16T13:11:44Z")
It would vastly improve and modernize the feel of the game when interacting with mission agents etc. Could use AI to generate the animations, and the voices for sure. Yes i know it would still be a lot of work. The wal… --- ## [Better visibility options for console](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/better-visibility-options-for-console/436164)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Beardsley](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Mr_Beardsley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/better-visibility-options-for-console/436164 "2024-01-16T08:20:39Z")
I know this has been asked for in years past but I thought I’d bring it up again because its just such a fundamentally simple quality-of-life idea. I would really, really like to have a shaded box behind the console. I… --- ## [Alpha clone cloaking](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/alpha-clone-cloaking/435843)
**Author:** [@Ozuwara\_Aviai\_Yanumano](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ozuwara_Aviai_Yanumano)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/alpha-clone-cloaking/435843 "2024-01-15T20:19:34Z")
I have an idea for a special cloak for alpha players. I think there can be a special cloak that requires a gas that can be found in nullsec and wormhole. It also slows the ship down and disables every single module that … --- ## [Add Music to Mining Missions](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/add-music-to-mining-missions/435494)
**Author:** [@DaOpa](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/DaOpa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/add-music-to-mining-missions/435494 "2024-01-15T00:40:14Z")
Been doing many Level 4 Mining Missions and noticing when you are inside the pocket for them, no music gets played at all. Request will be to Add Music Trigger to all Mining Missions in some capacity. Also, rewards for… --- ## [Mobile Operating Base - Upwell Industrial Ship - The "Factotum"](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mobile-operating-base-upwell-industrial-ship-the-factotum/434926)
**Author:** [@Zeokran](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zeokran)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mobile-operating-base-upwell-industrial-ship-the-factotum/434926 "2024-01-04T00:42:13Z")
Mobile Operating Base (MOB) “Factotum” (Upwell industrial ship) Unlike other deployables, it is a “large” ship that must be piloted to the location for deployment (20,000,000kg and considered “medium” for all wormhole … --- ## [Eve x Excel Add-in Version 1.5.0 Patch Notes](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-x-excel-add-in-version-1-5-0-patch-notes/430893)
**Author:** [@Hundasuupa](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hundasuupa)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-x-excel-add-in-version-1-5-0-patch-notes/430893 "2024-01-12T08:14:09Z")
Build is processing and will deployed soon on production. Soft update that will require a CTRL+F5 to refetch updated files, and/or clearing the addin cache if these functions are something you want to use straight away. … --- ## [Option To Pin Sub Inventorties To Neocom](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/option-to-pin-sub-inventorties-to-neocom/435897)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Olson](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Sarah_Olson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/option-to-pin-sub-inventorties-to-neocom/435897 "2024-01-12T02:03:22Z")
Can we please get the option to pin sub inventories such as the item and ship hanger to the neocom. I still have muscle memory even after all these years of being able to open the item hanger and ship hanger directly fro… --- ## [Please Remove Security Status.. is not fun have to raise SS](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-remove-security-status-is-not-fun-have-to-raise-ss/431388)
**Author:** [@Guillermo\_Tschieder](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Guillermo_Tschieder)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-remove-security-status-is-not-fun-have-to-raise-ss/431388 "2024-01-11T21:04:17Z")
Please Remove Security Status… is not fun have to raise SS --- ## [NPC should be able to be hired](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/npc-should-be-able-to-be-hired/435776)
**Author:** [@UrartuWarrior](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/UrartuWarrior)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/npc-should-be-able-to-be-hired/435776 "2024-01-11T03:14:04Z")
Stop being boring. --- ## [Highsec carrier gameplay](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/highsec-carrier-gameplay/434171)
**Author:** [@Baga\_PI01](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Baga_PI01)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/highsec-carrier-gameplay/434171 "2024-01-11T03:05:51Z")
Hi, I’m recently return eve online player. I was wondering if there is any plan to introduce carrier/fighter gameplay to highsec content? I was thinking about a new class of ship… escort carrier with like 1.5k dps fig… --- ## [Can we get "alignment" without forward thrust?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/can-we-get-alignment-without-forward-thrust/435611)
**Author:** [@Ibex\_Horrne](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ibex_Horrne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/can-we-get-alignment-without-forward-thrust/435611 "2024-01-10T22:59:20Z")
Trying to get the alignment mechanics down when I noticed that when stationary, if you align to anything, the thrust kicks in and you start moving forward as well. My thoughts on alignment was that it would just rotate … --- ## [In game rewards for participating on the forum](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/in-game-rewards-for-participating-on-the-forum/428566)
**Author:** [@Rtsu](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Rtsu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/in-game-rewards-for-participating-on-the-forum/428566 "2024-01-10T15:17:12Z")
CCP could pivot into social media instead of first person shooters. First person shooter market is over saturated and the social media market is not. It is not clear to me that X is winning. Or any of the other social me… --- ## [Cleaning up](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/cleaning-up/428573)
**Author:** [@Rtsu](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Rtsu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/cleaning-up/428573 "2024-01-10T12:31:08Z")
Adding a new item to the game is fun and exciting, but most of the excitement and fun wears off relatively quick in most cases. So all the ships and items in particular that are added over the years becomes kind of a mes… --- ## [Bring back Gallente Pleasure Hubs?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/bring-back-gallente-pleasure-hubs/435567)
**Author:** [@Ibex\_Horrne](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ibex_Horrne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/bring-back-gallente-pleasure-hubs/435567 "2024-01-10T08:31:50Z")
C’mon now, even SWTOR has dancing tabletop strippers. Old topic: Everyone knows Gallente are libidinous heathens, so? Give me a reason to go to an Amarr church for redemption by allowing me to go to Gallente strip cl… --- ## [I can't access the support site](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/i-cant-access-the-support-site/435664)
**Author:** [@Neko\_Musume](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Neko_Musume)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/i-cant-access-the-support-site/435664 "2024-01-09T20:39:57Z")
Hello. I haven’t been able to access the support site for several days now. Is this related to my location (Russia)? But then I wouldn’t be able to read this forum, etc. But I can send a support request via email. I t… --- ## [EVE Online Excel Add-in Example Workbook](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-online-excel-add-in-example-workbook/435389)
**Author:** [@Janus\_Festus](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Janus_Festus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-online-excel-add-in-example-workbook/435389 "2024-01-09T20:30:14Z")
It seems that the link provided to an example workbook in the article EVE Online Excel Add-in is broken. Is there any way to get the file (without discord)? --- ## [Rogue Drone Ship line](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/rogue-drone-ship-line/435590)
**Author:** [@Rail\_J\_kar](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Rail_J_kar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/rogue-drone-ship-line/435590 "2024-01-09T19:29:47Z")
Specifically the normal pirate line: Frigate, Cruiser, Battleship. They already have ship models, but the introduction might encourage CCP to update them. Rogue drones primarily do EM damage, so the easiest thing would … --- ## [Detail skins in low shader quality](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/detail-skins-in-low-shader-quality/435648)
**Author:** [@Gold\_Faun](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gold_Faun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/detail-skins-in-low-shader-quality/435648 "2024-01-09T19:00:29Z")
Hey CCP i wanted to ask you if we could probably get to see full detailed skins of ships with low quality shader and not just downscaled versions. I don’t have a very good GPU so i want to get FPS on low graphics but als… --- ## [Epic account on linux](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/epic-account-on-linux/430604)
**Author:** [@Judy\_Altiera\_Palmer](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Judy_Altiera_Palmer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/epic-account-on-linux/430604 "2024-01-09T14:39:00Z")
Hi, I’ve downloaded the game via steam on mint. When I click the epic icon to log in, firefox loads the website. But then nothing happens, it doesn’t trigger the log in on the laucher. Does anyone know a way to solve thi… --- ## [Please make this "bug" permanent](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-make-this-bug-permanent/434031)
**Author:** [@Ibex\_Horrne](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ibex_Horrne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-make-this-bug-permanent/434031 "2024-01-09T14:11:19Z")
On some occasions whenever you dock into a station, the camera will sit looking up at the belly of your ship. (FYI: I have the docking animations turned off. I dont think that makes a difference though.) You can not set… --- ## [ACCESS LISTS in fleet adverts](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/access-lists-in-fleet-adverts/435559)
**Author:** [@John\_Lawyer](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/John_Lawyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/access-lists-in-fleet-adverts/435559 "2024-01-08T19:24:04Z")
SUGGESTION: Access Lists should be used in fleet adverts in the same manner as they are currently used for docking permits in citadels. KEYWORDS: access list, fleet NOTES: Current way of accessing fleets is severely… --- ## [EVE Planetary Planner](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-planetary-planner/7692)
**Author:** [@Ideki](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ideki)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-planetary-planner/7692 "2024-01-08T17:40:26Z")
EVE Planetary Planner is a small tool I created to have a quick and easy overview of Planetary Interaction in EVE Online. Planetary interaction is not very complicated by itself. But it still easy to get lost along the… --- ## [Maintenance Bots buff for QoL](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/maintenance-bots-buff-for-qol/434707)
**Author:** [@Zeokran](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zeokran)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/maintenance-bots-buff-for-qol/434707 "2024-01-08T02:44:07Z")
Hull and Armor Maintenance Bots have seen very little use lately due to the abundance of stations & structures in most areas of space, as well as the superior speed of remote rep modules. I suggest giving them an extra n… --- ## [EVE Capital ship Improvement and Free to Play module content](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-capital-ship-improvement-and-free-to-play-module-content/435255)
**Author:** [@BillMaster\_Oddolara](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/BillMaster_Oddolara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-capital-ship-improvement-and-free-to-play-module-content/435255 "2024-01-07T17:37:31Z")
Ok Capital ships need a planetary and capital ship components what makes them ‘diferent’ than other ships. I’ve been thinking about improvement of Capitals at blueprint level. Capital ship blueprint could be invent\[onl… --- ## [Custom UI Configurations for in Dock versus in Space](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/custom-ui-configurations-for-in-dock-versus-in-space/435311)
**Author:** [@Corbin\_Dahlias](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Corbin_Dahlias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/custom-ui-configurations-for-in-dock-versus-in-space/435311 "2024-01-06T21:18:03Z")
I think CCP needs to consider a complete separation of UI elements based on whether casuleers (the player base) are in space dock or while flying in space. I’ve noticed that some elements seem to already be separate ele… --- ## [How much data can it handle?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/how-much-data-can-it-handle/433541)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Legacy](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Mr_Legacy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/how-much-data-can-it-handle/433541 "2024-01-06T15:59:52Z")
Just came back after a few years away and my connected spreadsheet no longer works since evemarketer is gone. Started with the add-in, got an early invite to it but didn’t play around too much. Long story short, I am b… --- ## [Error Loading Add-ins](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/error-loading-add-ins/434206)
**Author:** [@hannarma](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/hannarma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/error-loading-add-ins/434206 "2024-01-06T15:56:42Z")
Hello All, I am trying to get Eve plug-in for Excel working, but when I am trying to download it gives the message Error loading add-ins. my system: Windows 11 Microsoft Office Professional plus 2021 Version 2311 (… --- ## [=FUNCRES.XLAM!\_xldudf\_EVEONLINE\_ / xldudf\_EVEONLINE\_ Errors and maybe a fix](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/funcres-xlam-xldudf-eveonline-xldudf-eveonline-errors-and-maybe-a-fix/433082)
**Author:** [@Hundasuupa](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hundasuupa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/funcres-xlam-xldudf-eveonline-xldudf-eveonline-errors-and-maybe-a-fix/433082 "2024-01-06T15:55:40Z")
If you get the functions replaced by xldudf\_EVEONLINE\_ on desktop we figured out a way to help with it. If a mac user with a similar issue can test it out too that’d be great. Basically go to Options → Addins Disab… --- ## [Add-in Panel open to.....unstick?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/add-in-panel-open-to-unstick/435175)
**Author:** [@OldGuyMonty](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/OldGuyMonty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/add-in-panel-open-to-unstick/435175 "2024-01-06T15:54:17Z")
I’m running into a couple of instances where the sheet is trying to calculate, but seems to hang until I open the add-in panel. Then it suddenly rushes to finish up all of its calcs. Anything to that? --- ## [New launcher on Steam](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-launcher-on-steam/429516)
**Author:** [@Sen\_Isu](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Sen_Isu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-launcher-on-steam/429516 "2024-01-06T12:59:50Z")
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