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CCP Falcon
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Posted - 2014.11.26 15:44:25 -
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So, I decided to partake in a little project.
As part of my job I hear a lot about how EVE is too difficult as a rookie, and how new players can't compete with veterans because of the skillpoint gap.
This is a common misconception among people who've never played EVE before and who just listen to the stereotype. I'd like to make an attempt to break that stereotype and show both new players and potential new players alike that starting EVE today is a good as time as ever.
With that in mind, after 12 years I'm putting all my veteran characters on ice until further notice, and will no longer be playing them.
These are characters who in some instances have >200 million skillpoints and multiple billions of ISK in their wallets. I've set their skill queues for a few years, (thanks for that functionality, guys! xD) and that's that. They're now no longer my concern.
So, it's back to the start. I've created a new character. He has 55,824 skillpoints and 5,000 ISK in his wallet.
That's all I get to start out with, same as any other rookie. I figure that all the knowledge of EVE that I have as a player is available out there in the form of guides, wikis and player resources, so I'm pretty much on even footing.
Hell, maybe I'll even learn a thing or two along the way.
Starting this evening at 19:00 UTC, my twitch channel will go live and I'll start from scratch, to see how far I can go in EVE.
This new character will start training when the stream goes live for the first time and I will begin my journey in EVE from the beginning.
No hiding character names, no secrets, the community will know who I am and what I do, and will be able to interact with me in any way they see fit, whether that be to assist, or hinder.
I'll be regularly streaming the shenanigans that I get up to, regularly taking part in whatever events I can when I have time, and seeing how much fun I can have as a rookie again.
It's quite an exciting prospect, and if you'd like to join me on this journey, then you can tune in to my Twitch channel.
I'll also be announcing on twitter every time I go live with a stream, and I'll be streaming pretty much all the gameplay I experience.
Come join me for some fun!
CCP Falcon || Community Manager || @CCP_Falcon
Happy Birthday To FAWLTY7! <3
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Bam Stroker
Van Diemen's Demise Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2014.11.26 15:52:29 -
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I think this is a cool idea! Will you only be streaming in your own free time? I wouldn't mind watching a few sessions live, so any chance you'll sneak in a couple of hours here and there early during your work day (which aligns nicely with AUTZ evenings)?
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CCP Falcon
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Posted - 2014.11.26 15:53:37 -
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Bam Stroker wrote:I think this is a cool idea! Will you only be streaming in your own free time? I wouldn't mind watching a few sessions live, so any chance you'll sneak in a couple of hours here and there early during your work day (which aligns nicely with AUTZ evenings)?
Sure, I'll be streaming at all hours, depending on when I'm playing.
CCP Falcon || Community Manager || @CCP_Falcon
Happy Birthday To FAWLTY7! <3
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Random McNally
Isogen 5
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Posted - 2014.11.26 15:58:17 -
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Hey Falcon, I'll definitely be tuning in if I'm home.
I did mention on twitter though that "starting fresh" to see the new player view may be difficult since you still have 12 years of game experience. It's easy to see beginnings when you know what awaits.
Have you considered sponsoring a new player? Someone you know that doesn't play? Having a fresh set of eyes will be more telling than a jaded vet starting over.
Regardless, I'll be looking forward to seeing the project roll. Good luck to you, sir. o7
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Rhavas
Future Corps Sleeper Social Club
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Posted - 2014.11.26 15:58:33 -
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This is a great idea, Falcon.
Author of Interstellar Privateer
Shattered Planets, Wormholes and Game Commentary
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Globscho Thorson
Herrscher der Zeit Test Alliance Please Ignore
0
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:00:18 -
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Well... come to Ge- and get a free Atron from me oO You said like every other rookie :) |
Asayanami Dei
Adhocracy Incorporated Adhocracy
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:01:46 -
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Good luck! This will be interesting to see.
I'm a leaf on the wind, watch how I--THE CAPACITOR IS EMPTY
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The Anthology
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inta Vakaria
Orbital Offence
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:02:30 -
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I wonder how many people will be waiting in catalysts to 'greet you' when you leave the rookie systems. |
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CCP Manifest
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:06:38 -
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I for one support this and can't wait to see the hilarity Falcon gets up to. He is probably the most entertaining person I regularly have meetings with thanks to his mix of curmudgeon and comedian. And the dude LOVES EVE. Srsly.
I've been trying out my own streaming at www.twitch.tv/ccp_manifest and started out a brand new character as well to run through the new player experience, offer advice and hang out.
Streaming is fun, why did nobody tell me this :)?
======== o7
_CCP Manifest | Public Relations and Social Media | @ccp_manifest_
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Tarsas Phage
Freight Club
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:07:13 -
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Please do keep us abreast on what you experience as a new player. I'd like to see what additional ideas you/the rest of the dev team come up with to screw over veteran and other long-term invested players. |
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CCP Goliath
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:11:46 -
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Good luck dude. I promise I won't spend every waking moment hunting you down
Also, that stuff that your iced characters have... ... ... can I keep it warm for you?
CCP Goliath | QA Director | EVE Illuminati | @CCP_Goliath
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CCP Arkanon
C C P
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:17:11 -
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To chime in, I knew of this, but not the part where the char name would be showing. Let's see how it goes, but I wouldn't get too attached to that character. I also fail to see how this would resemble a new player's experience, since I doubt you'll get the same reception as a real noob.
CCP Arkanon - Internal Affairs
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Samsara Toldya
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
154
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:20:35 -
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Mh... As an employee of CCP you are not allowed to join a player corporation (at least that's what I heard) - will there be a change to this policy (for your project) as the trailer showed us the importance of player groups? If not - this project will be interesting in showing how to live the life of a lone wolf.
For sure you'll be threatened not like other "real new players" - I'm unsure wheter you should go incognito or not. But maybe that would suit CCP Rise or CCP Fozzie better.
Let's see what kind of impact you'll have on market speculations... "CCP Falcon bought a huge stock of EMP S - there must be an upcoming devblog where they buff EMP S, we all need to buy now!" |
BadAssMcKill
ElitistOps
910
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:22:56 -
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Just don't join BNI |
JEFFRAIDER
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
351
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:24:13 -
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Hey boss train up for a CLAW and I'll vouch you into PL
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Kire Suah
Brave Newbies Inc. Brave Collective
1
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:25:21 -
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Internal Affairs ruining everyones fun |
Lasse R Farnsworth
Blue Republic RvB - BLUE Republic
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:26:28 -
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Only problem is that you are not as confused as an new player .. the knowlege in your head is more worth then anything ;)
But maybe coming with some other dudes from RvB to .. don't know yet ... But the biggest thing as an newbie is to wrap your brain around eve ;) my girl quit because it was to much info at the first start |
JEFFRAIDER
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:28:18 -
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CCP Arkanon wrote:To chime in, I knew of this, but not the part where the char name would be showing. Let's see how it goes, but I wouldn't get too attached to that character. I also fail to see how this would resemble a new player's experience, since I doubt you'll get the same reception as a real noob.
I've got a good idea, maybe send him a PRIVATE MESSAGE or also potentially WALK A FEW FEET DOWN THE HALL AND TALK TO HIM IN PERSON instead of attempting to neuter him in public after he starts doing something a lot of EVE vets have been clamoring for for ages?
Having Devs playing this game in the open with full disclosure is not a bad thing for the game, it's a very good thing and should be fully supported by CCP. |
Jaysen Larrisen
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:30:14 -
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CCP Arkanon wrote:To chime in, I knew of this, but not the part where the char name would be showing. Let's see how it goes, but I wouldn't get too attached to that character. I also fail to see how this would resemble a new player's experience, since I doubt you'll get the same reception as a real noob.
I think Bad Cop just showed up.
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Bobmon
Habitual Euthanasia Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:30:15 -
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He can count on my vouch tooo!!
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David Magnus
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:30:28 -
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This should be lots of fun, good luck!
P.S. I'll vouch you into PL faster than Jeff.
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Tyrrax Thorrk
Habitual Euthanasia Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:31:25 -
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pretty douchbaggy post by Arkanon |
Jaysen Larrisen
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:32:34 -
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For the record...I'm a huge fan of this.
I'll make sure CCP Falcon's alter ego gets invites to Agony NPSI roams...just like we would do with any rookie player looking to learn PVP. |
Havocide
Reikoku Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:38:56 -
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CCP Arkanon wrote:To chime in, I knew of this, but not the part where the char name would be showing. Let's see how it goes, but I wouldn't get too attached to that character. I also fail to see how this would resemble a new player's experience, since I doubt you'll get the same reception as a real noob.
haha, wow, look at this guy
how to act un-professional 101 |
Sentient Blade
Crisis Atmosphere
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:42:29 -
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It's going to be an interesting thing to watch, although nothing like a new player experience as your knowledge makes you about as far from a new player as it's possible to get, and the main part of the NPE is how do you get that knowledge in the first place. |
Tyrrax Thorrk
Habitual Euthanasia Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:44:28 -
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Sentient Blade wrote:It's going to be an interesting thing to watch, although nothing like a new player experience as your knowledge makes you about as far from a new player as it's possible to get, and the main part of the NPE is how do you get that knowledge in the first place.
I think it's a really great idea, maybe new players can use the way he does it as a guide. |
Two step
Aperture Harmonics No Holes Barred
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:45:01 -
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Ignoring the dumb post from IA, if this new char isn't named "Because of Flacon" or some other variant I will be sad (I am assuming Because of Falcon is already taken)
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Marlona Sky
D00M. Northern Coalition.
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:45:11 -
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Havocide wrote:CCP Arkanon wrote:To chime in, I knew of this, but not the part where the char name would be showing. Let's see how it goes, but I wouldn't get too attached to that character. I also fail to see how this would resemble a new player's experience, since I doubt you'll get the same reception as a real noob. haha, wow, look at this guy how to act un-professional 101 He is 100% correct.
The Paradox
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Ammzi
Love Squad Confederation of xXPIZZAXx
1879
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:46:38 -
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JEFFRAIDER wrote:CCP Arkanon wrote:To chime in, I knew of this, but not the part where the char name would be showing. Let's see how it goes, but I wouldn't get too attached to that character. I also fail to see how this would resemble a new player's experience, since I doubt you'll get the same reception as a real noob. I've got a good idea, maybe send him a PRIVATE MESSAGE or also potentially WALK A FEW FEET DOWN THE HALL AND TALK TO HIM IN PERSON instead of attempting to neuter him in public after he starts doing something a lot of EVE vets have been clamoring for for ages? Having Devs playing this game in the open with full disclosure is not a bad thing for the game, it's a very good thing and should be fully supported by CCP.
Dat NEUTERING in the face. Arkanon must be new to forums )) |
Elise Randolph
Habitual Euthanasia Pandemic Legion
1306
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:48:03 -
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#LetThemPlay
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