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Potrero
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2009.08.17 00:29:00 -
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Seems like it's been a while since I've seen Eve break a record for players online. In fact I don't think I've seen it hit 50,000 for a while.
Add to that the fact that I'm seeing online ads for it everywhere and I just gotta ask...
Is this it?
What are CCP's plans for growing the game beyond the current base?
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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Minmatar Dark Ascendancy The Council.
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Posted - 2009.08.17 00:31:00 -
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They try too hard... they'd keep more people if they stopped changing everything
Originally by: Xen Gin
Originally by: FOl2TY8
I know that some people like to have voluntary periods of abstinence.
Yeah, I use that excuse too.
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LuCiD
Amarr CrayC Inc.
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Posted - 2009.08.17 00:32:00 -
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Originally by: Potrero Is this it?
What are CCP's plans for growing the game beyond the current base?
No
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WAAAAY to comprehensive to sum up in one post. So let's just say it together:
EVE is not dead. EVE is still lives.
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Keldar Anassi
Caldari Rage Quit Inc
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Posted - 2009.08.17 00:35:00 -
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User activity is always higher when a expansion is released (which is when we were breaking 50,000 player online). The concurrent player numbers will rise again around the next Expansion. this is how EVE works. --- Keldar Anassi Founder Tweveit.com
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Izztyrr Maemtor
Caldari
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Posted - 2009.08.17 00:48:00 -
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It's summer time in the norther hemisphere. People aren't playing any as much as they do in the winter. No, this is not it. Eve is not dieing.
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Rawr Cristina
Caldari Annihilate. Avarice.
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Posted - 2009.08.17 00:52:00 -
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it's true, EVE is dying
...so can I have your stuff, being that you won't be needing it?
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Blane Xero
Amarr The Firestorm Cartel
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:17:00 -
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Eve always has its peaks around winter/early spring. During Summer/Early autumn when the weather and scenery is nice, people tend to go do things not requiring a computer during the day, so peak concurrent users drops for a while. This has been the norm for the last 6-7 years _____________________________________ Haruhiist since December 2008
Originally by: CCP Fallout :facepalm:
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Bazuka
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:23:00 -
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EVE has never been really tested but it will be soon with Jumgate Evolution, Dark Prophecy and Star Trek Online. EVE has a good deffence in it`s favor though. You can play it for free so many will stay subscribed while trying other games. If some of them with 2-4 EVE accounts DO like those games and spend most of their time playing there, and don`t have enough ISK to support multi accounts for a long time they`ll have to drop an account or two. That`s a lot of IFs though. We`ll see. ___________
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Rgr
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:24:00 -
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and what with china passing that law of theirs that alone probably nuked 5000 active accounts at least.
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Professor Tarantula
Hedion University
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:31:00 -
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It'll be interesting to see how attention wanes now that WiS has been pushed back, again.
I think people are getting a little tired of that.
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Zartanic
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:34:00 -
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Edited by: Zartanic on 17/08/2009 01:35:24
Originally by: Bazuka EVE has never been really tested but it will be soon with Jumgate Evolution, Dark Prophecy and Star Trek Online. EVE has a good deffence in it`s favor though. You can play it for free so many will stay subscribed while trying other games. If some of them with 2-4 EVE accounts DO like those games and spend most of their time playing there, and don`t have enough ISK to support multi accounts for a long time they`ll have to drop an account or two. That`s a lot of IFs though. We`ll see.
Yes agree with all that, its hard to say what will happen. I do know many WOW players are tired of that game and looking to another but they will never play EVE for a variety of reasons (Im rightly considered a nice carebear in EVE but I was considered hard core and hard nosed in WOW) But many players are also stuck in WOW as they have built a network of friends which is impossible to leave. I know about 100 that simply refuse to stop playing it right now. So its quite possible a game like Aion or Jumpgate may be the nudge they need which means EVE has a follow on benefit.
I have noticed EVE become very focused on new players and with very clever mechanics like WH's Its changed a lot since I first played a few years ago. I'm sure CCP has their eye on getting as many subscribers from the WOW fallout as they can. The fact EVE is merciless and so freeform is actually a refreshing chance for the ever increasing patronising attitude, spoon fed content and dumbing down other games are having.
As a general point Summer is always the lowest in player activity in any MMORPG, which is why WOW just rushed a crap update out. So really now is naturally the lowest point.
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Izztyrr Maemtor
Caldari
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:35:00 -
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Originally by: Bazuka EVE has never been really tested but it will be soon with Jumgate Evolution, Dark Prophecy and Star Trek Online.
Those games are going to be like WoW in space. Any players that go there from here are no big loss.
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Zartanic
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:39:00 -
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Originally by: Izztyrr Maemtor
Originally by: Bazuka EVE has never been really tested but it will be soon with Jumgate Evolution, Dark Prophecy and Star Trek Online.
Those games are going to be like WoW in space. Any players that go there from here are no big loss.
Yes and no. The common conception I see on these boards is WOW players are a uniform mass of like thinking players. Well, 6 million are all not alike, far from it. There is a good proportion of WOW players that would love EVE and enjoy its complexity and brutal approach. Assuming all WOW players are the same is naive. CCP knows that too I'm sure.
The main issue with players from games like WOW is they are so used to being spoon fed they find it hard to adjust. But once they 'get' EVE many will love it.
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Professor Tarantula
Hedion University
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:44:00 -
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Originally by: Izztyrr Maemtor
Originally by: Bazuka EVE has never been really tested but it will be soon with Jumgate Evolution, Dark Prophecy and Star Trek Online.
Those games are going to be like WoW in space. Any players that go there from here are no big loss.
I think you and CCP both are underestimating the competition.
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Khemul Zula
Amarr Keisen Trade League
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:45:00 -
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Originally by: Professor Tarantula It'll be interesting to see how attention wanes now that WiS has been pushed back, again.
I think people are getting a little tired of that.
You mean there are people who actually believe WiS isn't an elaborate practical joke CCP played on people long ago and is now just kept going to see how long it can live?
Originally by: Cat o'Ninetails i am your brain on boosters lol
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Izztyrr Maemtor
Caldari
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:53:00 -
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Originally by: Zartanic The common conception I see on these boards is WOW players are a uniform mass of like thinking players.
Actually, the common perception of WoW players on these boards is. That they are a uniform mass of unthinking players.
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Professor Tarantula
Hedion University
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:57:00 -
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Originally by: Khemul Zula
Originally by: Professor Tarantula It'll be interesting to see how attention wanes now that WiS has been pushed back, again.
I think people are getting a little tired of that.
You mean there are people who actually believe WiS isn't an elaborate practical joke CCP played on people long ago and is now just kept going to see how long it can live?
It's become a matter of faith for me. I must believe even without any evidence, no matter how hopeless it seems.
Any talk of it being a collosal joke is the work of the antiWiSt.
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Zartanic
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Posted - 2009.08.17 01:58:00 -
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Originally by: Izztyrr Maemtor
Originally by: Zartanic The common conception I see on these boards is WOW players are a uniform mass of like thinking players.
Actually, the common perception of WoW players on these boards is. That they are a uniform mass of unthinking players.
Assuming you correcting my use of the word 'conception' I'm using it correctly, as in an abstract idea or mental symbol, opposite of misconception.
But your right about most WOW players, but even if 10% liked EVE and did not fit the WOW stereotype, that's a lot of players.
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Zartanic
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Posted - 2009.08.17 02:06:00 -
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Originally by: Professor Tarantula
Originally by: Khemul Zula
Originally by: Professor Tarantula It'll be interesting to see how attention wanes now that WiS has been pushed back, again.
I think people are getting a little tired of that.
You mean there are people who actually believe WiS isn't an elaborate practical joke CCP played on people long ago and is now just kept going to see how long it can live?
It's become a matter of faith for me. I must believe even without any evidence, no matter how hopeless it seems.
Any talk of it being a collosal joke is the work of the antiWiSt.
I like the idea of WIS but I see severe limitations on its implementation, such as not being needed to play the game, so I cannot see how it brings any game play value which can justify its cost.
It wont be out for a year at best, so unless CCP suddenly comes out with it as a nice surprise its maybe best to pretend it will never happen. Anyway, I'm playing EVE as it is, anything that may come I will care about when it arrives. That's the best way with MMROPG's I think.
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SquadBroken
Helljumpers Double Dutch Rudders
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Posted - 2009.08.17 02:24:00 -
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Probably. With posts like this it's got to be all down hill from here.
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Professor Tarantula
Hedion University
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Posted - 2009.08.17 02:38:00 -
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Originally by: Zartanic I like the idea of WIS but I see severe limitations on its implementation, such as not being needed to play the game, so I cannot see how it brings any game play value which can justify its cost. It will need a total revamp of the UI too, select from menu does not work for 3D toons. Its a massive project and it must have already soaked a good chunk of budget. For something that does not add to gameplay? Not sure that's a good idea. Also I assume they are developing it from the coding done for their other MMORPG in development, so its that MMORPG (black wolf?) which will decide when it comes out.
It wont be out for a year at best, so unless CCP suddenly comes out with it as a nice surprise its maybe best to pretend it will never happen. Anyway, I'm playing EVE as it is, anything that may come I will care about when it arrives. That's the best way with MMROPG's I think.
It's not needed to play the game, but then again, we could still technically play the game if all we had were our pods. As for all the work, nothing worth doing is ever easy.
WoD is a large factor too. The hype could start as soon as next fanfest and might even begin to eclipse EVE. Which may make WiS somewhat lacklustre when it finally goes live. Like it's a demo for that or something.
A year is probably somewhat accurate, and i'm not begging them to rush it either. Whenever it's finished is good for me, but i'd prefer if it was sometime in the next year.
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Nol Agnot
Nightwatch Immortal
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Posted - 2009.08.17 03:08:00 -
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Get out get out now!
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Obsidian Hawk
RONA Corporation
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Posted - 2009.08.17 04:15:00 -
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Remember its not all about wis and stuff, remember revelations got pushed back too. CCP makes quality products so they are going to take longer.
Wis is the larges project besides WoD they are undertaking. give them time. I mean come on they are trying to make sure its working with the best quality for 5 OS's and you know that can cause trouble. --------------------------
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Kessiaan
Minmatar DEATHFUNK Atlas Alliance
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Posted - 2009.08.17 04:27:00 -
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No. EvE is always slower during the summer. If it gets to be like February and we haven't seen any new records then we might worry.
But I still think EvE really has nowhere to go but up, unless CCP royally screws the pooch. EvE is the *only* good sandbox MMO there is right now, lots of people still haven't tried it, and WiS will bring in loads of new people that would play but hate being a spaceship.
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Zeba
Minmatar Honourable East India Trading Company
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Posted - 2009.08.17 04:35:00 -
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This chart is about a year out of date as the site is no longer active but I think it illustrates the point well enough.
Quote: [03:39:05] Emperor Salazar > HOLY **** ITS ZEBA [03:39:20] Emperor Salazar > NEVER STOP POASTING
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Potrero
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2009.08.17 04:36:00 -
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Originally by: Zartanic WIS...
Maybe, but I gotta say I think the problem is elsewhere.
Concept: Seems like maybe the concept lacks broad appeal. Tons of new advertising out there but not tons of new people responding to check it out. If it were a matter of implementation and features we'd see a lot of people joining to investigate and then drifting away as they decided it sucked. So far I can't say I've seen any ramp up in membership in about a year.
Community: Someone once rightly described Eve as "Chat with a lot of features." If that's true then there's something about the community that doesn't draw new players in. Maybe it's the fact that the player base is older with less disposable free time. Or maybe it's the fact that Eve is peopled by unsocialized misanthropes who don't draw other players into the game and frighten away all the newbies.
Anyway, I wish CCP would figure it out. I need more people to join so they can buy all the crap I've got on the market.
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Destination SkillQueue
Are We There Yet
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Posted - 2009.08.17 05:15:00 -
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Edited by: Destination SkillQueue on 17/08/2009 05:15:51 Yes. It's all downhill from here on. Just strap yourself on to something and enjoy the fall WHEEEEEE!!!
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VonCruix
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Posted - 2009.08.17 05:34:00 -
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You're behind the times. Eve has been dying for years.
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Niccolado Starwalker
Shadow Templars
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Posted - 2009.08.17 06:32:00 -
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Originally by: Potrero Seems like it's been a while since I've seen Eve break a record for players online. In fact I don't think I've seen it hit 50,000 for a while.
Add to that the fact that I'm seeing online ads for it everywhere and I just gotta ask...
Is this it?
What are CCP's plans for growing the game beyond the current base?
For your information: this post is exactly a blueprint from August 2008.
CCP always peak around wintertime and expansiontime.
Originally by: Dianabolic Your tears are absolutely divine, like a fine fine wine, rolling down your cheeks until they flow down the river of LOL |
Ganja Ree
Gallente Center for Advanced Studies
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Posted - 2009.08.17 06:57:00 -
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Originally by: Zartanic
Originally by: Izztyrr Maemtor
Originally by: Bazuka EVE has never been really tested but it will be soon with Jumgate Evolution, Dark Prophecy and Star Trek Online.
Those games are going to be like WoW in space. Any players that go there from here are no big loss.
Yes and no. The common conception I see on these boards is WOW players are a uniform mass of like thinking players. Well, 11 million are all not alike, far from it. There is a good proportion of WOW players that would love EVE and enjoy its complexity and brutal approach. Assuming all WOW players are the same is naive. CCP knows that too I'm sure.
The main issue with players from games like WOW is they are so used to being spoon fed they find it hard to adjust. But once they 'get' EVE many will love it.
Bolded & underlined correction. Carry on.
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