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ESP (Evef Shortest Path)
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The Navigation Challenge
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Introducing ESP
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Built with
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3-step Process
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Why it Matters?
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Future Roadmap
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Try ESP Today!
🌌 Inspiration
EVE Frontier’s vast universe is a playground for explorers, traders, and warriors—but navigating it efficiently is a challenge! Inspired by EVE Online’s logistics tools and real-world pathfinding algorithms, we built ESP (Evef Shortest Path) to help pilots optimize their journeys. Whether you’re planning a trade route, scouting new territories, or coordinating a fleet, ESP ensures you take the fastest path—saving time, fuel, and sanity!
🛠️ What it does
ESP calculates the shortest path between star systems, considering:
- Ship jump range (configurable in light years)
- Gate connections (fixed + player-built)
- System density (avoiding congested regions)
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 🚀 Path Optimization | Finds the quickest route between any two systems. |
| đź“Š Galaxy Analysis | Identifies isolated clusters and gate-connection opportunities. |
| đź“ť In-Game Notes | Exports routes in EVE-friendly formats for easy reference. |
⚙️ How we built it
| Component | Tech Used | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Data Extraction | EVE Frontier API + PODs | Fetches system coordinates and gate data |
| Graph Model | Python (networkx) |
Represents the galaxy as a traversable graph |
| Pathfinding | Dijkstra’s Algorithm | Computes shortest paths efficiently |
| CLI Output | Custom formatting | Generates in-game note-friendly results |
🧗 Challenges we ran into
| Challenge | Solution |
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| API Rate Limits | Cached data + batch requests |
| Dynamic Gates | Real-time updates via PODs |
| Scale (1000s of nodes) | Optimized graph traversal with heuristics |
🏆 Accomplishments we’re proud of
- âś… Speed: Processes routes in seconds for massive regions.
- âś… Adaptability: Works with both NPC gates and player-built stargates.
- ✅ Community Impact: Featured in a corp fleet test—saved 23% travel time!
đź“š What we learned
- PODs are powerful: They bridge in-game and out-of-game logic seamlessly.
- Hackathons = Teamwork: Dividing tasks (API vs. algorithm) was critical.
🚀 What’s next for ESP?
| Next Step | Goal |
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| Web UI | Interactive galaxy map + route visuals |
| Fleet Sync | Live coordination for alliance ops |
| Fuel Calculator | Integrates resource costs for true min-maxing |
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