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The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
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Posted - 2012.02.10 22:21:00 -
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Actually i am leaving Eve after playing for almost 8 years, no rage quit, not particularly bitter either. Simply i have done it all, over several characters and practically everyone i started out with left ages ago and i find myself logging in less and less.
I don't intend to return, and would rather someone else had the benefit of the ISK in my wallet than it gathering dust on a dormant character. I have either lost, given away or just can't be bothered to collect all my stuff together, but have the sum of 20 Billion ISK to give to away to someone who could make use of it.
What do i have to do to get it i hear you ask?
Simply, i would like to hear how it would change the way you play Eve (hopefully for the better). Ideas like i would buy expensive ships and fly them through 0.0 are unlikely to get you far, i'm looking for orginal ideas on how you would use this ISK.
Thats it, no other conditions and this offer is open to anyone, one day old characters to beta (and probably bitter) vets
TM
N.B. I have posted this here as i have spent most of my time for the last year or two hanging about in MD. Also, please note only replies to this post here will be considered, i have no plans to log on much so will not be reading Eve mail. I will leave the topic open for 1 week, and then decide who i would like to have the ISK which will be then sent to them.
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David Forge
Forge Enterprises
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Posted - 2012.02.10 22:27:00 -
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It would be helpful in that I could skip over several initial stepping stones on my course to total domination of New Eden. That said, Vaerah Vahrokha's Emergency Relief Initiative is probably the truly best thing you could do with the ISK. |
Scion Lex
Obsidian Incorporated
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Posted - 2012.02.10 22:40:00 -
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I would like to create more oppertunities for new players to get involved in the market. I currently do this by putting out reasonable courier contracts and paying out members of my corp for raw PI. What I have come to find is that most of the corps I have been in, including ones I have personally formed, can't grow fast enough to retain its members. I would like to create an alliance built around the idea of keeping new players both busy and protected, but im in no position to do so atm. With the funding I can create projects that not only are profitable for myself, but give others a chance to get involved and learn from these projects. EVE needs to continue to encourage new players to stay. Your years of work could contribute to that.
In addition I find it hard to beleive that you are NEVER comming back. I would invest your funds in POS fuels and other commodities that would hold value. If you changed your mind you wouldn't come back totally empty handed. I understand you are done, but you have to consider the possiblity of your return....I certainly would.
I would perfer not to go into too much detail as this is a public forum. Yet, my point is there are people who could really use it and people who will cause havoc with it. There are those who have enough power and those who know what to do with what they have. I hope you choose wisely. |
Klown Walk
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Posted - 2012.02.10 22:55:00 -
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I would invest some of it and spend the rest on a t3 gang link alt and ships for roams with my friends. |
Kalli Rahl
The Riot Formation Get Off My Lawn
0
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Posted - 2012.02.10 22:58:00 -
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Hi there,
I would use the Isk to fund my plans to try and seed my local null hub with t2 modules through invention.
I currently have some capital but nothing on the scale needed. I would use the isk to put up multiple POS's from which the mutliple toons i have access to will copy blueprints, invention etc. The isk will also be used to purchase BPO to copy from as i currently only posses some of the nessecary ones required.
The isk made from the selling of products on the market would then be put back to fuel the POS's and put up more.
In addition to this depending on how much you helped me with my venture, I would consider purchasing a Jump freighter to aid in bringing materials down so there is no strenuous back and fourth journeys to empire in haulers/ t1 freighters.
Thankyou for taking the time to read this, If you have any further questions please do get in contract with me.
I look forward to your response.
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Johann Ohneland
Rheinland Security
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:01:00 -
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mhm...if i would you, i would go to jita and try to give it away via "i double"....just to have the scam one time be not a scam... :) |
Vaerah Vahrokha
Vahrokh Consulting
261
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:14:00 -
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David Forge wrote:It would be helpful in that I could skip over several initial stepping stones on my course to total domination of New Eden. That said, Vaerah Vahrokha's Emergency Relief Initiative is probably the truly best thing you could do with the ISK.
Since I am the manager of said Emergency Relief Initiative I am humanly biased into suggesting it.
But also, since I don't want to sound like an opportunist, feel free to send:
1) ISK to Chribba with "Donation to VAERT Sister Fund"
2) EvE-mail to Chribba about this thread
3) Once done please notify me here or in game so that I may add the donation both to the Public Donors list and the balance sheet. Auditing | Collateral holding and insurance | Consulting | PLEX for Good Charity
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Cheese Nippels
Incompertus INC Fatal Ascension
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:17:00 -
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i would purchase large quantities of t1 frigates and basic fittings and sell them cheaply to rookies in rookie systems in order to encourage more people to play eve (something like 100isk apiece, test server style). I would also like to start up a business running this and collect donations and such in order to keep going, maybe start my own alliance eve university style, except not horrible. |
Airmen Andrew
The boring corp
0
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:21:00 -
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With that type of ISK I would go and use it to restart the faction wars on a grand scale. Offer training to all 4 militas and a ship supply stash to hep bring back the PVP between them. Yes i know not very detials but hey we need some really faction war action so i figured i would give it a go and post this up. |
wolftin21
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:22:00 -
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Well mate I would use the isk to help out my corp mates that dont really have the skills points to make money to pay for pvp ships out here in 0.0, why, because I was at the time where i needed help and I received help for other players ther than my corp. So if I was to get the isk, I would return the favor and help out others that need the isk to make their game play in eve more better off than to struggle with the game and not be fun at all. We all know that when first starting off playing its hard to make isk other than to do lots of lvl 1 mission or go out and mine for hours and hours to make some kind of money. Well mate I wish you well out in the RL and I hope for the best for you.
farewell friend
Wolftin21 |
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Ralington
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:24:00 -
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One thing that has always troubled me with EVE is the incredibly steep learning curve. As a veteran myself (through several different characters) the spirit of EVE is what captured me when I was first beta testing it. Since those days EVE has grown a lot and moved on from the day when owning an Apocalypse battleship was highly respected.
I often see in local chat reports of this person being ganked, that person being ganked and how much they have lost due to mistakes they have made through not having either enough experience of simply not knowing how to play the game safely.
I have seen new players leave because EVE is difficult to support financially during the first stages of character training and whilst they are grinding level 1 agents in the hope of earning meager amounts of isk.
Please, don't get me wrong, I agree that if EVE were to be made too easy from the outset then everyone would progress far too quickly and goals would be reached in rapid time. This is not what I am thinknig about.
My idea if I had the isk would be to set up a "New Player Compensation Scheme". I would not ask for anything before players were elligible for this scheme and at no time would any repayment be expected. I would simply offer those players that have been affected by the harsh reality that EVE is not a friendly place and have lost something that may of been of value to them.
For example, that miner that just lost his Hulk from Hulkageddon, that mission runner that just lost his mission objective due to thieves and ninja salvagers, that shuttle that was carrying a PLEX that just got ganked outside Jita or Niarja because they were on autopilot. All too often new players give up thinking that they simply are not good enough to play the game.
I would like to help these new players in an effort to give them some hope that all is not lost, there is compassion within the game. There is someone they can turn to instead of being laughed at in Local Chat because they are a "Noob".
Although it may not be an idea that would be on a huge scale, the thought that I could give cookies to those pilots that indeed need them would make me all warm and fuzzy inside.
Some could call it carebear loving, I dont mind, flamers flame. Sometimes the carebears need loving in other areas |
seg segtorio
Project 5 Shadow of xXDEATHXx
0
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:25:00 -
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ouch are u shure, eve is en ever expanding game, but i would like to tell my corpie that its not a troll, lol i think i would like to expand my corp, and build more stations, bring more players to the enjoyment of null.
lol good luck with this. the lotto that has no strings. some eve player will be ever so happy |
A3sir
Distinguished Gentleman's Boating Club Test Alliance Please Ignore
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:28:00 -
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As someone who has tried many things in the world of New Eden, I would love the opportunity to give back. Using these funds as a start-up, I would like to throw my production into overdrive. The main goal at the end of this drive, is to have my corpmates and alliancemates well stocked with free ships provided from within. I would like to help out my fellow miners by offering subsidies and bonuses for returns on their investments of time and effort. Really, the industrial sector of large alliances are the unsung heroes, and I would like to help them get their dues. Funds would be used to fuel towers, replace mining ships, provide incentives to miners/producers, and buy minerals at prices above market value.
A program such as this has the ability to draw in those that have skills which go unused, and infuses industrial programs with goals and people. It literally cycles throughout the rest of an alliance by kickstarting growth at the roots. With a strong industrial core, the rest of the branch members may bear fruit in whatever their aims are.
Thank you for your consideration. |
Amon Tyr
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
15
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:57:00 -
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LOL 1st time quitting in 8 years? Must be a record or something.
Oh, and you'll be back. |
GhostRider3009
masih-al-dajjaal
0
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Posted - 2012.02.10 23:59:00 -
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As others have already mentioned in their posts, this game has a steep and sometimes brutal learned curve. I started with my first character in June 2009, which I guess means I have enough knowledge about eve to be dangerous, but not enough time in game to be a vet. I still remember my first trip into low sec blindly following a mission, it lasted approximately 2 minutes. My first destroyer, a Catalyst, something which I had worked hard to get, destroyed in a blink of an eye by Caldari Navy Trauma Torpedos fired from a Manticore. That was 954days, 2 hours, 29 minutes and 50 seconds ago, I have lost other ships since and will no doubt loose more in the future.
The most useful thing I found in this game was a friendly corp, who were always ready to help, not just with isk, but with advice on a whole range of subjects, who made available ships and modules, implants and skill books, who helped me develope a training plan for what I wanted to do in the game.
I have 2 goals should I be lucky enough to recive the 20billion isk, firstly to repay my former corp makes, I won't mentioned them here but if they are reading they know who they are. Secondly, to create a corp who's goal it is to educate those new to New Eden, in all those things that make this game enjoyable to me today. I don't want to create another eve University, I want to create a environment where people feel free to make supid mistakes and not be laughed at, where ships are replaced modules made availble, new players to be helped with training, isk or whatever they need to get into this game, and get the enjoyment out of it that I do.
(I should have possibly written this when I had had slightly less to drink) |
Angsty Teenager
Sinister Elite
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Posted - 2012.02.11 00:20:00 -
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ITT: People lying
It makes me sick.
Whoever gets the 20bil (or not since OP is lying also), please spend it on overpriced mods and come fight me. |
A3sir
Distinguished Gentleman's Boating Club Test Alliance Please Ignore
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Posted - 2012.02.11 00:31:00 -
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Angsty Teenager wrote:ITT: People lying
It makes me sick.
Whoever gets the 20bil (or not since OP is lying also), please spend it on overpriced mods and come fight me.
No. Funds such as these should not, and will not be squandered for such low-brow and temporary joy. Opportunities such as this don't generally come around often, and I personally would like to make sure the effects are quite vast in scope; yet focused enough that a measurable shift can be observed. |
Callean Drevus
Icosahedron Crafts and Shipping Silent Infinity
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Posted - 2012.02.11 00:50:00 -
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I would wonder about the troll factor of this thread, but since the char is actually that old, and not in goonswarm, I guess it might be true.
In any case, I do not need it. I'd do probably the same thing you are now doing with it, leave it to rot somewhere in a wallet. Developer/Creator of EVE Marketeer
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Piugattuk
Boa Innovations Shadow of xXDEATHXx
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Posted - 2012.02.11 00:59:00 -
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I don't want the 20 bil, but about 1.5 bil should cover skill books and New BPC'S to produce, produce, produce, even as odd as it seems I am happy making and selling items at a reasonable cost, and if you got a Nighthawk laying about it be nice to replace my lost one. Thanks for the consideration. |
Gregory Brunswick
Flashpoint Industries The ROC
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Posted - 2012.02.11 01:40:00 -
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I suggest you either give the isk to Eve University to help out new players.
Otherwise give it to me and I will donate some to Eve University and with the rest mostly donate it to those who seems to be genuinely in need like someone who just got his hulk ganked, for whom I'd just buy one and send it to him.
In addition I'll probably hold small little events with isk prizes, or donate to these type of events. |
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Killdu
New Eden Renegades
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Posted - 2012.02.11 02:14:00 -
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Hey man, I just wanted to say I'm sorry you are quitting the game. I know that one day I'll make do the same and I hope to go out the way you are.
I don't like begging so anything like this makes me feel weird. But I've been starting a new journey in eve to try new things and I'm picking up trading and hope to get a nice income from it. Extra isk would make my adventure a bit nicer because I am a student with good grades and in maintain that I don't get much time to grind isk. My dream ship isn't a super but a vindicator fit to Garmon standards.
Way to pull out strong and good wishes to your adventures elsewhere. |
Xylem Viliana
Dust Bunnies Emergent Avionics
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Posted - 2012.02.11 02:18:00 -
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Id buy tier 3 bc bpos and build some of each racial and distribute at cost (depending on amount given that might be free) to suicide gankers around jita or amarr and wait to see whether there are a few extras on the market or some wrecks when i slip out |
Implying Implications
Broski Enterprises Elite Space Guild
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Posted - 2012.02.11 02:40:00 -
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i'd like to invest. 1b isk sent |
Sevastian Liao
Hedion University Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2012.02.11 03:36:00 -
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I was helped into EVE by friends from this game:
http://www.pardus.at/
What happened was that I asked for, and got a 60 day trial from another player, got a PLEX loan from yet another player to activate the account, and starting specializing in mining for some start up capital to start market trading. Here's the thread (you'll need to sign up for an account to be able to view it, it's quick and free though):
http://forum.pardus.at/index.php?showtopic=56307&view=findpost&p=1141834
If you'd just like the post in question, here it is:
Quote:I recently just got into EVE as well, and loving the game so far. Big thanks to Masterchief for bringing my attention to the game and the 60 day trial offer, as well as providing help and advice.
I've set a goal for myself to earn enough ISK to sustain my gaming, ensuring that I have enough PLEX to continue playing. Long term, I'm aiming to move in the industrialist direction. Currently i'm averaging 800k-1m an hour through jetcan mining, using a combination of a mining - specialized frigate + a stripped down, expanded cargohold destroyer to serve as a cargo hauler (The trial restrictions include not being able to use ships with larger cargoholds). However, because I have to move stuff around in itty - bitty amounts, it further compounds the already high risk of jetcan mining by adding more time to the period where the entire operation is vulnerable to anyone sweeping in and running off with the ore, not to mention the sheer inefficiency of trucking stuff around in a destroyer. I did plan to upgrade to a stripped - down cruiser, but it's still pretty much a marginal improvement.
Therefore, I'd like to ask for a loan from any of the Pardus players playing EVE, for 450 million ISK, in order to get my first PLEX and lift the trial restrictions off my account, mainly in order to be able to activate my industrial ships (I already received two from the introductory missions). I would repay the loan with 500 milllion ISK in 3 month's time. A few points to note:
1) I cannot offer much more than my word at present, unless you have an idea for collateral 2) That I worked out a system to earn a million an hour with the current heavy restrictions on money - making for trial accounts hopefully proves that I'm commited to doing this well 3) If I am unable to repay you at the end of the period, I will commit to upgrading my account to continue playing, at least until I have repaid your loan in full. Again, however, I have nothing to offer but my word. 4) I am not unable to pay for the game, however I feel that doing that takes away a lot of the challenge (and hence, fun) of playing such games. I've pretty much done the same in many other P2W MMORPGs, paying my way through the game through effort in the game, with a bit of business savvy.
Please PM my Orion character if you're interested. And thanks for reading.
2 months later, I've paid off my loan, gotten almost all the skills needed to specialize in mining, already fully self sufficient, and now working on moving into manufacturing/larger scale trading/investing. A few weeks ago or so, wanting to give back to the community that helped me into this great game I made the following offering:
http://forum.pardus.at/index.php?showtopic=56924&view=findpost&p=1150264
Again, here's the relevant post:
Quote:So, as the title says I just found that I have one 60-day trial code as a Christmas gift courtesy of CCP, the company that develops and runs EVE Online. Since I managed to get into the game on the generosity of a couple other players to begin with, I'd like to help out another player who's really interested in getting in on the game.
However, I would like it to be someone who's really interested to get into EVE long term, not using the code just to lol around checking out the universe with no clear goal in mind. As such, I'm offering the code along with the same conditions that I had to work with in order to become self - sustaining in the EVE unicerse.
Resources provided: 1) 60 day trial code - Trial time is added onto your game time once you activate your account 2) In - game PLEX (30-day game time) loan - To activate your account and unlock a lot of the higher - end features 3) Equipment I no longer use, assuming you're going for the same mining/industrialist direction I did
Conditions: 1) Will sign up for the 14-day free trial first, and figure out what path you intend to take, towards what goal. 2) Will repay 500m ISK at the end of the 3 months at the latest - Prices for PLEX are currently somewhere in the range of 450m - 500m 3) Will provide me with a weekly short update of your progress (Listing assets, major expenditures, brief summary of goals).
4) Willing to back up your obligation by confirming it here on the Pardus forums
So, in essence should I get the ISK I'll be using it to fund and expand further on a newbie transition programme that I've already started for another gaming community, using my own time and my own resources up till now. As shown, I am not interested in helping players who just want to waste my ISK "checking out" the universe during their trial, only to /quitgame later. I'm also disinterested in using any donation to fund my own in-game activities of any stripe, since i'm having fun earning ISK to further my goals, through my own endeavours. Just doing my part to give back to the community that spawned me, so to speak, while helping newbies that have high potential into EVE. o7 |
Mephistocles
Red Frog Investments Blue Sky Consortium
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Posted - 2012.02.11 03:38:00 -
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IMO... Don't give it to an individual. There is no way to wade through the BS to see who is sincere and who is giving you a line. If/when I retire, my estate is going to my corp since I _know_ it would be put to good use. If that wasn't my situation I'd give it to Eve University.
Always sad to see vets go. I've taken my breaks, but always knew I'd come back. You should at least leave yourself the option and not come back completely destitute. |
WiseAcre
AntiKythera Machina
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Posted - 2012.02.11 04:15:00 -
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Magnanimity is such a rare thing in a galactic sandbox like EVE. I think that the 20 billion would be well spent rewarding those that have gone above and beyond in order to enrich the experience for others.
As others here have mentioned EVE University is a worthy and deserving cause.
Also, in my humble opinion, the following Corporations or individuals have developed services or programs that greatly enhance the EVE experience:
Grismar for the eve wiki: http://eve.grismar.net/wikka.php?wakka=WikiHome
Gripen for the continued support of EFT: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=24359
Estel Arador Corp Services for the generous jump clone service that they provide: http://community.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=939710
Mr M for the EVE Tribune and EVEGeek: http://evegeek.com/ and http://www.eve-tribune.com/
If you, The Mattius, chose to endow me with the ISK, the previous listed individuals and corporations would benefit by a 5 billion ISK donation each. Of course, you could cut out the middle man and reward them yourself!
It should be noted that I have no affiliation with any on the list other than considering Mr M a friend. |
Ore Mut
Isometric Robot
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Posted - 2012.02.11 04:24:00 -
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I'd plex my account and those of my friends in real life. Many of them who like eve but have famlies and cant justify spending money on an online game.
Iwould not just change my game experience but also bring people into the community that would not otherwise be here.
Simply put, I'd give most of it away.
Edit: I would also log the experience on a public website of how the isk has benefited myself and these new players. |
Fortune Foru
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 05:07:00 -
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I won't BS you and pretend to do some good deed or charity work.
Simply put I would use your isk to finally get some expensive ships and pew pew with them like I always wanted but could never afford. Due to work, RL (kids), sick parents, agro wife, missioning and grinding is tough. Never had that kind of isk before.
I would probably blow it all on stupid fun. Then I would probably retire like you because that would be my pinacle.
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Tesla Valhalla
Taurus Quantum Jumpclone Services Taurus Quantum Dynamics
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 05:41:00 -
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Some time ago, some friends and I looked into starting a series of races, find-and-seek, and other games for both existing and new players here in Eve. These are designed to be fun and entertaining, and to keep folks flying. The idea never got much past our alliance, however, due to lack of funds for advertising and prizes
Simply put, we are trying to make Eve a more entertaining place for all with a variety of options. For example:
1. Races (high, low, null, mixed) in a variety of ships or classes
2. Hide and seek (i.e. scan down and kill the target)
3. WH hunt - find the specific WH
4. Frigate fights and similar small gang engagements
5. Daredevil - (a) auto-pilot through low/null, (b) gate camp jumping or crashing, (c) pilot a ridiculous ship such as a T1 indy through a hostile area, (d) etc
These are just some example of things my buddies and I do all the time. My goal is to bring this to the greater Eve community through a series of sponsored events and ultimately corp / alliance involvement.
I would use the ISK to fund prizes, advertise, solicit sponsors, etc. |
Draco Warlo
Outer Rim Advanced Industries
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 05:46:00 -
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Hi! Ironically, I was looking at the MD forum and thinking about posting a bond proposal when I saw this post.
I am an up and coming T3 manufacturer. I have other accounts who have also done just about everything in Eve and have decided to dedicate this player to providing cheap advanced ships and fittings to other up and coming players. Though I feel you need to work hard to earn access to advanced ships, I also know that making them affordable and reasonable benefits everyone
To keep it short and sweet, I would use the funds to expand my T3 manufacturing capabilities and provide cheap T3s for as many as I can
- Draco |
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Sasha-Grey
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 05:48:00 -
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if i had 20 billion isk i would actually help nooblets like myself with skill books and implants as it is hard to get into the game or any game without some sort of help. past that i dont know what i would do as i just started and dont think i am deserving of the isk. some ppl have said donate it to Eve University. that might be the thing to do as they are the biggest help some pilots can get.
Best Regards,
Sasha-Grey |
Tai'Shar Manetheren
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
10
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Posted - 2012.02.11 05:50:00 -
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Bot war..... gank them all, all day, every day |
Lost Hamster
Hamster Holding Corp
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Posted - 2012.02.11 06:51:00 -
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WiseAcre wrote:Magnanimity is such a rare thing in a galactic sandbox like EVE. I think that the 20 billion would be well spent rewarding those that have gone above and beyond in order to enrich the experience for others. As others here have mentioned EVE University is a worthy and deserving cause. Also, in my humble opinion, the following Corporations or individuals have developed services or programs that greatly enhance the EVE experience: Grismar for the eve wiki: http://eve.grismar.net/wikka.php?wakka=WikiHomeGripen for the continued support of EFT: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=24359Estel Arador Corp Services for the generous jump clone service that they provide: http://community.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=939710Mr M for the EVE Tribune and EVEGeek: http://evegeek.com/ and http://www.eve-tribune.com/If you, The Mattius, chose to endow me with the ISK, the previous listed individuals and corporations would benefit by a 5 billion ISK donation each. Of course, you could cut out the middle man and reward them yourself! It should be noted that I have no affiliation with any on the list other than considering Mr M a friend. I would like to mention here Laci and Mermalior , who created the "Manual" for EVE. www.isktheguide.com
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Atreyu Bayne
Darkdust Industries Empire
20
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Posted - 2012.02.11 07:39:00 -
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The Mattius wrote:Simply, i would like to hear how it would change the way you play Eve (hopefully for the better). Ideas like i would buy expensive ships and fly them through 0.0 are unlikely to get you far, i'm looking for orginal ideas on how you would use this ISK. Thats it, no other conditions and this offer is open to anyone, one day old characters to beta (and probably bitter) vets
It's a big chunk of Isk, and I'd use it like so: To help my friend start up her eve service.
https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=785898 <--- This is where you can read a tiny bit about it. She's actually been spending a lot of her time brainstorming, commissioning a guy to actually code on-the-fly calculation software that works with API keys, and gathering some initial funds for it and taking on a few loans since there's quite a bunch of mission runners throughout eve (not to mention people who just have hangars full of "Stuff" they want to remove from their assets tab) who really WOULD appreciate being able to sell their loot at Jita prices from any location. Having 20b extra liquid would allow the servicing of a higher multiple of customers at once right from the start. It would also help pay for any additional freighters and T2 haulers that may be needed.
So in short: Can I use your 20b to help jump-start a cool service that would remove a lot of jumping, time consumption, and headache from a vast majority of EVE players' lives? (Thereby changing the way MANY can play eve instead of just one person with an easy to use service).
This would also have the intentional side effect of making a Lady (a very special one at that) INCREDIBLY happy. Which would definitely affect the way I play eve in quite a positive way =)
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Acutra Vessen
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 08:16:00 -
[35] - Quote
I'm selfish, so forget all this stuff about helping noobs and running a space charity.
I'd use the 20 billion for a number of things, and I'd have a ton of fun, way more fun than a bunch of noobs getting free noob ships.
I would:
Build two or three solid mission running Machariels so that ISK is never a problem. Plug in the +5 learning implants. Get the top notch gunnery implants. Enjoy quickly running missions etc. Play some profitable shenanigans on the market. Do some Tornado ganking for laughs and tears. Contract some mercenaries for a scam I have planned. Enjoy the hell out of Eve until I have 100 billion ISK to give away on the forum, probably with a community Youtube contest.
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The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
3
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Posted - 2012.02.11 08:24:00 -
[36] - Quote
Just to confirm a few points.
I am reading each and every idea. I am certainly not trolling! This is not a scam.
I haved also considered the possibility I would want to return one day, which is why I will not be selling/biomassing this character. To be honest if I did ever come back (unlikely) I would prefer to start over anyway.
TM |
Sixtus
Combined Harvest Gallente Federation
3
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Posted - 2012.02.11 10:23:00 -
[37] - Quote
Please log on one last time, buy a lot of bpo from ccp, destroy them and create by this your own little isk sink. Maybe that would be a little fun as you surely have not done this before in your long career. |
Ramull d'Amarr
Holland rulez
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 10:45:00 -
[38] - Quote
I would hire mercs to declare war on the greifers, that kill new players in high sec. We need less greifers and more new players, that will keep playing this beautifull game. |
flakeys
Arkham Innovations
205
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Posted - 2012.02.11 11:01:00 -
[39] - Quote
Just look for something ingame that supports newb like eve-uni for example , but there are more of those.
Allthough i'd advice just keeping it as you prob will come back one day or the other . |
Sliezback
University of Caille Gallente Federation
2
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Posted - 2012.02.11 11:07:00 -
[40] - Quote
Let us use this wealth to remain forum warriors.
Forever to be reminded of famous lines like:
I have 17m, can I help?
Help, I need assistance with my level 4 mission.
and, most importantly
Our Logs show nothing.
Dont let Eve die.
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Dante O'Leary
Infinitum Intelligence Gecko Alliance
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 11:15:00 -
[41] - Quote
I would have to say the first thing I'd do would grab a plex to put off the next eve sub payment. After that I would use the money to invest in the corp enough to get us on the road to profitability and the initial funding of the programs we want to implement for our members. I'd encourage them to come up with interesting ideas to make more isk and be able to help fund the idea as a mini in-corp ipo.
My division in the corp deals mostly with industry and trade so any new recruits would have a small safety net which may help them to be willing to take on a bit more risk when dabbling into trade. Rather than being extra timid about losing isk and missing out on good deals I could encourage them to be a bit more bold to make that cash.
Also, a jump freighter would expand my own market considerably. :) Should you decide to return I'd be happy to supply the plex as a welcome back present. |
Dalts
Amarrian Retribution
7
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Posted - 2012.02.11 11:22:00 -
[42] - Quote
I would use it to fund stacks of T1 ships that I would hand out to people new to FW and take them on roams, give them the chance to experience it for what it should be rather than them not getting any PvP action because of risk aversion or a fear they might be spy alts.
I'd probably look to have people I trusted in the other militias do the same with some of the ISK, the more of us flying around in fun (not silly blob size) gangs the better. |
Sjugar
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
16
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Posted - 2012.02.11 11:37:00 -
[43] - Quote
My friend got 60 billion of an ex-corp member (one of his best friends in game). They had a lot of good times and they were always flying together. But the guy just grew tired of Eve. My friend however absolutely still loves eve. And as a last act this guy decided to make life of someone close to him better.
So to be short, go over the people you liked flying with, the ones that made you stay for 8 years. See if some of them still have fun and try to make their eve-life better by rewarding them for the fun they gave you.
If you can't find em? Well, I can be your friend, although my obnoxious and socially unadapted behavior would have made you go away long before 8 years played, I am very loyal. |
Pancake Queen
Unreal Realities
1
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Posted - 2012.02.11 12:56:00 -
[44] - Quote
Buy T2 BPOS.
Destroy them.
That is all....oh, wait. I've buy a Hookbill too. No reason, I just like it. |
nightwolf03
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
6
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Posted - 2012.02.11 13:07:00 -
[45] - Quote
I would buy t2 ships, mostly frig and cruiser size, and fit them out for pvp. Pretty simple but really the best thing to spend isk on. Let me know if I win anything :). |
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises Otherworld Empire
2430
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Posted - 2012.02.11 13:10:00 -
[46] - Quote
Fly safe and good luck with whatever you are up to next!
See you when you return - bc you will!
/c
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Death Killer21
whips chains and ballgags Care Factor
3
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Posted - 2012.02.11 14:12:00 -
[47] - Quote
Mail sent m8.
Also i hope you have enjoyed your 8 years playing eve and i hope that you enjoy what ever you are going to do once you leave game. If you are giving your money away i would be very apreciative of it (read mail).
If you are leaving most people would not come and give there money away. They would keep it to ther dying chars.
This is a really nice thing to do
Read the mail and thanks
Death Death killer21
Proud member of whips chains and ballgags
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kyrieee
Doctrine. FEARLESS.
8
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Posted - 2012.02.11 15:04:00 -
[48] - Quote
I would try to buy back my alt that I really regret giving away when I decided to quit myself (didn't quit hard enough, since I came back).
Any spare ISK I would invest in setting up a POS reaction business. |
Rogue1004
Eye of God Controlled Chaos
2
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Posted - 2012.02.11 15:15:00 -
[49] - Quote
With 20 billion isk i would blow all of the current isk i have on enough Quafe Ultra to bathe in, probably aound 300millions worth, and instead of spinning ships like i do on a regular basis cause it takes me that damn long to make any where near a sensible wage, cause of constantly being camped into station, i'd probably blow it all on a fleets worth of ships, then suicide a small roam into higher odds on a drink fueld FC storm rage.
Maybe actually enjoy the game rather than grinding constantly, would be nice XD |
Roxwar
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
21
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Posted - 2012.02.11 15:48:00 -
[50] - Quote
I'd simply blow it all.
Literally, i'd use it to keep me in ships and modules for many months to come while on my mission of being a decent PVP'er. http://roxwar.blogspot.com/ |
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Brian Arnerette
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 16:18:00 -
[51] - Quote
Mailed you. Good luck in your decision.
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realdognose
Biotronics Inc. The Initiative.
17
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Posted - 2012.02.11 18:19:00 -
[52] - Quote
After all this "I-would-make-the-universe-saver" and "I-would-help-Rookies"-Blabla, its time to be honest:
I would take the ISK and do, what i always did: Try to invest it to get more of those tiny coins.
Oh, besides that, i would buy my corporation some Dreads.
farewell. o7 |
TornSoul
BIG Gentlemen's Agreement
61
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Posted - 2012.02.11 18:46:00 -
[53] - Quote
I would suggest that instead of giving it all away in one BIG spending spree - How about making a gift that lasts instead? A gift that keeps giving every month.
BIG Trust Fund is a service for doing just that.
For almost three years now BTF has monthly paid a number of individuals/corps a sum that easily covers a PLEX (or 3) and some fun on the side for each (total payout getting close to 200B ISK).
So consider finding a good solid T2 BPO (or several) matching the funds you have available, designate one or more recipients you'd like to receive a monthly payout, and BTF will take care of the rest.
Over time that gift will be worth far far more than a one time give away.
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De Guillaume
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
261
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Posted - 2012.02.11 19:33:00 -
[54] - Quote
GIVE IT TO Eve University
they will make better use of it, than giving it to 1 person. |
Spineker
148
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Posted - 2012.02.11 19:43:00 -
[55] - Quote
After 8 years you have no friends or people you like? WTF did you do for 8 years?
Give it to your friends but better yet you should just keep it because You Will Be Back.
Otherwise ya give it to me I will add it to the rest of mine and think about you a couple times a year when I buy something big. |
Spacing Cowboy
Ordo Drakonis Nulli Secunda
28
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Posted - 2012.02.11 20:56:00 -
[56] - Quote
Buy me a Nyx , and i promice, i lose it utterly stupid ( quite possible making "headlines" with it )
That , or just give it to Eve-uni , let them bloat out the sun(s) for a long time with there bloody ecm fits :p Feed "the new breed" of players |
Razor Blue
Hyvat Pahat ja Eric The Polaris Syndicate
11
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Posted - 2012.02.11 21:14:00 -
[57] - Quote
2 options:
1. I would buy and train all 4 racial Titan skills
or
2. Buy capital component/ship BPOs and donate them to my alliance
In both cases, the isk is "sunk". If you decide to give the isk to me, you choose which option. |
Alonzo Tucker
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 22:58:00 -
[58] - Quote
Admittedly, I have been a care-bear for the duration of my EVE life. I would start and maintain a low sec, 0.0 pirate corporation with the 20 Billion. That sum would make me fearless.
It would dramatically encourage a massive shift in the way that I (and those that join my corp) approach game play in EVE.
Thanks for the chance, TM! I think just the opportunity has begun a shift in my brain... |
flakeys
Arkham Innovations
205
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Posted - 2012.02.11 23:35:00 -
[59] - Quote
Funny to see how many replies this thread get's .. greed overcomes all |
Alonzo Tucker
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2012.02.11 23:56:00 -
[60] - Quote
flakeys wrote:Funny to see how many replies this thread get's .. greed overcomes all
Why is it funny? What, exactly, is the greed overcoming?
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SeenButNotHeard
Doing The Business
1
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Posted - 2012.02.12 00:21:00 -
[61] - Quote
Just keep that **** - you will be back in a year or so.
That way you can resist hating yourself.
You earned it - you keep it. You are an isk sink - very honourable. |
Residium Fall
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
3
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Posted - 2012.02.12 00:34:00 -
[62] - Quote
I'd use it to fund an exclusively Barge/Exhumer PVP corp. Just for ***** and giggles you know, this game is too damn serious.
Thanks for letting me dream |
DeliaPrescot
Balintol
15
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Posted - 2012.02.12 08:47:00 -
[63] - Quote
Well, from time to time i did my own charity run in the eve help channel by getting rid of excess mods instead of just filling up buy orders. To have some fun i didn't gave them away randomly, i made a game out of it. I asked EVE related easy question like tell me the main difference between Shield and Armor Tank and the first one with the correct answer got the price. Maybe that is something for you, if you make the price 1b each you can ask 20 tougher questions (500m for 40 questions etc.) and make some newbs happy. You may have to check with the ISD guys in the help channel as they asked me to stop my little games in the official help channel. I made my own rules who are eligible for my prices, characters older than 2month won't get anything. (Sure alts could sneak in but i didn't care) The newbs were really excited about the gifts even if those were worth only some couple millions.
So maybe thats an option for you to get rid of the 20b in a quick and fashionable way yourself and make some peeps happy.
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Brandon Tsero
No-Mercy The Methodical Alliance
2
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Posted - 2012.02.12 09:13:00 -
[64] - Quote
I would use the ISK to start a second account, from there on i would purchase a pure industry/rorqual character and use the rorqual to jump materials/trade goods from 0.0 back to Jita and vise versa. Running this myself would be a great benefit as i would not have to rely on others to do the jobs i wish to do on my own. With the extra isk i would start a quick buy faction gear shop similar to cores two however this would be located within the NC (yummy gear).
I won't say im desperate for the isk, however i really do want it. The isk would go to good use, help build a stable business and keep a stable flow of in-game isk to do what i want to do in eve. Everything. I love this game, and ISK is a major factor holding me back from doing a lot of things i want to do in this game. I want to be able to make over a billion isk a month so that i can continue playing without paying for 2 accounts and still have isk left over to enjoy it. Having fun pvping with friends and having fun building a business and making isk. But it takes isk to make isk.
Thanks for reading, Brandon Tsero |
Riley Moore
Sentinum Research
324
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Posted - 2012.02.12 09:21:00 -
[65] - Quote
I just want more isk.*
*not going to bother creating a fake story how I'm poor and need the isk.
Gl and HF Large volumes of highly researched Ammo, drones, charges and ship bpo's. Biggest BPO store in EVE! https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=445524#post445524 |
QuTea
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 09:28:00 -
[66] - Quote
I would stop doing missions in empire. I dont have alot of time to play this game to afford plex and other expenses. |
DelBoy Trades
Trotter Independent Traders.
225
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Posted - 2012.02.12 09:55:00 -
[67] - Quote
All these people pitching these charity ideas to try and win! LOL, what a bunch of bullshit ... I'll be honest 1.Buy an Aeon holding character 2. Buy a whole bunch of Talos/Cynnabals/Brutix/Taranis for the PVP video I'm working on with my main as well as one Goldscoldblood-officer fit vindicator for the video finale. I might also hire someone to follow me around in a falcon with a full set of caldari jammers, so any time a falcon uncloaks and ruins my solo fun, my own personal falcon-jammer can uncloak and nullify him, that'd see alot of tears... Damn nature, you scary! |
FlinchingNinja Kishunuba
Bellum Esca
89
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Posted - 2012.02.12 10:23:00 -
[68] - Quote
I would buy a indy boat, fill it with plex. Then explode it.... cause I could. |
Tora Bushido
Count With Teddy Mercenaries Stay Calm Don't Panic
13
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Posted - 2012.02.12 12:07:00 -
[69] - Quote
I would pick random newbies and give them 100M to start playing eve...... More isks = more fun playing EVE = more players = more fun playing EVE. This way we all win cuz of your isks.....
Simple concept !
'We need Tora on CSM like we need holes in our heads.... Both will get you metal plates
Copyright : Tallian Saotome EVE PR Services |
Yarell
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 14:17:00 -
[70] - Quote
LOL! What a bunch of lying barstewards! Please mister, I want the isk to set up a kitten knitting service so I can save lonely grannies, if there is anything left over I might use it to buy ice cream for disabled children. You guys suck.
Eve is about greedy, nasty people. I'd like the money to set up some merc contracts to murder some people who annoyed me - oh, and if there's anything left over I'll spend it on something pointlessly expensive for ME, then I'll sit in my chair stroking a cat and chuckling like a maniac.
Eve Online, spoiling people's days since 2003. |
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The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
3
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Posted - 2012.02.12 14:46:00 -
[71] - Quote
I have to consider the possibility that someone may lie to me about there intentions for using the ISK on offer
However, it would almost be fitting that the person i choose ends up being a goon alt and blows the lot.....
I would also caution anyone wanting the ISK that it can change your game for good or bad. I remember saving for weeks for my first battleship, nearly collapsing on the spot when i lost it thinking i would never get another one. When replacing carriers or dreads no longer actually means all that much, then alot of the thrill can also leave the game. I personally think making ISK is far too easy.
But i really have no plans to return, and someone will get this ISK next Friday.
So keep the ideas coming, they are as diverse as expected, and it really is open to anyone or group of players. I don't much care if its for the benefit of yourself or others. I just would like to think i changed someones game for them before i leave.
TM
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Atossa Exior
The Back Yard Sobriety Test Failures
3
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Posted - 2012.02.12 15:15:00 -
[72] - Quote
If I were to get the ISK I would use it to increase our corps BPO library. We have most sub-cruiser BPO's but as our corpies grow and start to fly larger ships it's harder for us to give them cheaper BPO's or to lower their cost on BPC's or just have easier access w/o having to fly to Jita or other market hubs or spend their own ISK on a BPO.
We already are working on getting more BPO's but it takes while to get the billions needed for BS or cap component BPO's. |
wolftin21
2
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Posted - 2012.02.12 17:01:00 -
[73] - Quote
David Forge wrote:It would be helpful in that I could skip over several initial stepping stones on my course to total domination of New Eden. That said, Vaerah Vahrokha's Emergency Relief Initiative is probably the truly best thing you could do with the ISK.
well look like there is a winner already chossen, I and most of the other player to posted never had a chance. but its to be expected becuase this is eve where you have to know many players to get ahead in this game. but farewell hope your real life gets better. and a congrats to the poster of ]Vaerah Vahrokha's Emergency Relief Initiative.
thanks Wolftin21 |
Hawkr Trimodian
E.O.O-S Legatus T.I.M.E. Holdings
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 17:16:00 -
[74] - Quote
Already have 5-6 Billion, so the extra 20 will go towards something I have been wanting to Try.....Low Sec/Null Sec moon mining. Talk about an Iskie sucking endevor. 6.5 Billion just for the Jump Freighter. But its a small corp and we will get their enventualy anyways so your 20 would only move things alaong a little faster. And yes would probably buy a BPO or two and the rest of my faction fit Mach.
So yes selfish maybe, but at least I aint blowing happy smoke up your butt with stories of helping the homeless.
This will change the way we play eve right now and we will continue to have fun either way. Have a blast with the give-away last Hurrah!!!!! |
aRmoreD eX
Decimus Corp
4
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Posted - 2012.02.12 17:22:00 -
[75] - Quote
I would use the isk to get myself a better toon, i.e. a tengu or bs pilot with really good skills, also I would pay back some loans that my corp mates hooked me up with, other than that I would help out some of the newer people in my corp with some ships and skillbooks so they can join in on the pew-pewing |
Nex apparatu5
Dreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore
207
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Posted - 2012.02.12 18:47:00 -
[76] - Quote
It wouldn't really change the way I play, it's only 20b.
I would just spend it on minerals and maybe a jump freighter to make logistics easier. |
Fedimart
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
31
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Posted - 2012.02.12 18:49:00 -
[77] - Quote
I would spend it on ships to suicide gank industrials and miners! I can't think of a better way to spend it |
Max Neumann
Neumann Heavy Indutries
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 19:26:00 -
[78] - Quote
I would use the ISK to jump start my corp with my friends. Basically bpo research and manufacturing, eventually moving to WH ops. |
Kietay Ayari
En Garde
326
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Posted - 2012.02.12 20:41:00 -
[79] - Quote
I would use it in the same way I use my money already only on a much better scale :3 It would be split between something I like to call Jita Games, and super frigate roams!
Jita Games are where I buy deadspace mods and make people in Jita compete to win them by doing simple tasks like racing to the Jita monument or scanning down my Badger to find the can I jetisoned or sometimes just dropping them above the 4/4 station and seeing who gets there first. But with more money comes the chance for better more fun activities and better prizes! I've always wanted to try a capture the flag game in EVE where there are two teams of cruisers fitted with tractors, webs, ABs and ECM. Then you jetison a can and let them try to tractor the can back to their side of an area :3 I have no idea if this would work but I think it would! Might have to add a few rules. The only problem is to get enough people interested you need better prizes than 10m ISK deadspace passive hardeners.
Super frigate roams are where you buy as many frigates as you can fit into a freighter and ship them off to right next to 0.4. Hand them out to anyone who shows up and go on a suicide charge into 0.0! o_O Maybe with more money can do it in BCs >_> not as fun as Jita games but still good! Ferox #1 |
Jan VanRijkdom
Jan VanRijkdom Corporation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 20:54:00 -
[80] - Quote
If elected, I promise to.....
Haha, no, but really, yes I would spend some on myself, (just being honest), I'd like to get some pricey skillbooks, and invest some, but I also think I'd like to spend some time helping noobs in noob channels, and encourage people to keep playing. I as well freaked out at my first bs loss, but didn't quit. I'd like to see more people stay after their trials. Its supposed to be a hard game I know, but helping out a few noobs could be a boost, albeit probly minor in the big scheme. Id also like to go gank some noobs in low, then give them isk and talk to them, and tell them they learned a valueble lesson, (teach a man how to fish etc). I once was ganked in low by a guy when I didn't have a clue, and after talking w him, he gave me like a mill, which was to me a fortune at that time, and it really made me appreciate the lesson. Id also like to get my brother back into the game by kickstarting his old account, as I have no rl friends to play with. Playing w rl friends in games always makes it so much better.
I'm mostly a jerk and a troll, even in rl, but I really do love the game and want to see it keep moving forward.
So there, a varied and assorted set of purposes that, together, I think would have a positive effect, for me, my brother, and strangers as well.
Also, you'll be back ;) Cynical Troll-ish Psuedo-Dutch Guys Rule. |
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Evil Brock Nelson
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 21:00:00 -
[81] - Quote
GIVE ME THE STUFF, I WILL PUT IT TO GOOD USE |
Jan VanRijkdom
Jan VanRijkdom Corporation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 21:02:00 -
[82] - Quote
Evil Brock Nelson wrote:GIVE ME THE STUFF, I WILL PUT IT TO GOOD USE
What?! I thought I killed you years ago!! lol. Cynical Troll-ish Psuedo-Dutch Guys Rule. |
Nand Boirelle
GOLIAT Clan Eve Online WALLTREIPERS ALLIANCE
0
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Posted - 2012.02.12 21:22:00 -
[83] - Quote
I would keep around half of it to lose it on low and null. With the other half I would buy ships and modules, hide them on remote systems and left clues to find them; some in the space, others on the forums or another webs. I think it could improve the roleplaying aspect of the game. And it would be fun. |
Nerdy McButtHurt Trald
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
5
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Posted - 2012.02.12 21:48:00 -
[84] - Quote
What is the Eve equivalent of blowing it all on strippers and blow.
That's what I would do with it. |
Tidurious
The Dirty Rejects Scelus Sceleris.
62
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Posted - 2012.02.12 22:37:00 -
[85] - Quote
I have been seeking a loan of approximately 20B ISK - I have been wanting to secure several expensive BPOs that I cannot afford at the moment and set up a research station (or two) for reseach, copying, and invention with said BPOs. At the rate I am generating ISK right now, it will take me quite a while before I can afford the BPOs that I would like to buy; this ISK would make a HUGE difference in the way I can play the game as it will give me a large boost in my capabilities, which are currently limited only by the amount of ISK that I can afford to spend right now.
If you would like to hear more about how this would help me, please see the following thread:
https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=68046
This would be a huge change for my game playing, and I would have a blast being able to afford the BPOs that I've been looking for for a while. I would be eternally grateful for your contribution, should you choose to help me out and give me the capital to start a corporation that is capable of actually doing something worthwhile in EVE. |
Emrys Ap'Morgravaine
Minmatar Ship Construction Services Ushra'Khan
28
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Posted - 2012.02.12 22:45:00 -
[86] - Quote
I'd use the isk to further my corps construction programmes, more BPO's, more resources, and another dedicated production alt or 3.
Both to provide a better support system for alliance peeps, and to present a better market face to the rest of eve.
I don't crave power, sov or leet PvP status, I just crave stability and a reputation for being reliable (at least as far as the alliance is concerned...) |
Callean Drevus
Icosahedron Crafts and Shipping Silent Infinity
96
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Posted - 2012.02.12 23:30:00 -
[87] - Quote
I've already seen a lot of very good goals on the first page, and I just do not think people wanting the ISK for themselves have any chance of receiving it any more (they wouldn't if I were the one giving it away anyway).
I'm surprised this thread has grown to 5 (and probably more to come) pages. Developer/Creator of EVE Marketeer
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Drakus
Solar Technologies Inc.
1
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Posted - 2012.02.12 23:31:00 -
[88] - Quote
I`d use some of it to fund my abilitly to play eve.
My wife and I had our first child last may, and with her being on maternity leave has left us without much expendable income.
I would also use most of it to fund cap building. Something i`ve always wanted to do, but never had the isk to do so.
I`ve been playing for many many years, but I always seem to blow my isk on ships :)
I don`t even want it all (wouldn`t say no to it) but just some would be appreciated :) |
Ashina Sito
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
9
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Posted - 2012.02.12 23:38:00 -
[89] - Quote
I will bite.
I would use the 20 billion to further fund the newbie PvP training program I have been doing for nearly 4 years. We take new (and old) CAS pilots out on PvP roams. Unlike every other group in the game that does pvp training, CAS reaches out to pilots that haven't necessarily already decided that pvp will be part of their careers. The newest pilot I have taken out had 4 hours of playtime, as a player not pilot. We meet them where they're at--when they first begin Eve. To help this along there is a free JC service (they did 50 clones over a 12 hour period last Friday). When on a CAS roam every participant is offered free replacement ships (T1 frig and cruiser). There are a few T2 role specific ships that are on the replacement lists as well like interdictores and interceptors and such.
Here are some videos I made to help newbies prepare.
Considering that most of the replacement ships are T1 20 billion would be... enough to fund the operation permanently I believe. While a full 20 billion would be put to use even a smaller amount would help ease the costs of the program. Currently I am working on establishing forward bases with stockpiles of ships, ammo and drones so that losses while out roaming can be replaced without having to turn the gang around and go back to base.
If you really are interested in helping with this endeavor I can provide more details of what we do as well as the end results. That way you can see what we do is real and has real results. Donations are always welcome, even if it less then the full 20 billion.
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Korg Leaf
No.Mercy Merciless.
5
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Posted - 2012.02.13 01:03:00 -
[90] - Quote
If I received the isk I would setup a new lottery service. Kill to win. Simply put, I would out lotteries up for a day with ships for a day like carriers and dreads and faction BS's. If you get a kill or killed you can submit your kill/lossmail as a ticket and after 24 hours a winer will be drawn. |
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Caliph Muhammed
Perkone Caldari State
74
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Posted - 2012.02.13 02:12:00 -
[91] - Quote
Put it up and reward every good post in the forums, those that stick to the spirit of EVE and what it represents with ISK. On the reverse i'd pay for suicide ganks against those who openly troll the forums with suggestions that go contrary to the core principles. |
Mbenza
Wildly Inappropriate Goonswarm Federation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.13 09:14:00 -
[92] - Quote
I need a Titan just for the fun of it |
Travarica
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2012.02.13 10:40:00 -
[93] - Quote
If I got your ISK, I would make a character named Mattius the Magnificent.
That character would have his Bio describing your life and sudden, mysterious departure in RPG-style, and a permanent link to this thread. I wouldn't spend your ISK on pimped PVP-mobile, as that's easiest thing a person can do. Instead, I would invest it in the char like I do with my other characters: with a purpose and goals, for implants, skillbooks and ships, spreading your legacy and continuing your story long after you are gone from the game.
Also, if you ever return to our beloved Universe at any time, I promise to give you that character to do with him how you please (if you ever decide you want him). If you perhaps don't ever return, and I decide to leave as well, I will make a token auction of the char, or give him to the person I know will use him, so his story can continue. |
Alatine Rayl
Star Frontiers Academy Ignore This.
1
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Posted - 2012.02.13 11:32:00 -
[94] - Quote
I would use the ISK to fund a new corporation that will declare war on all miners. Why? Because asteroids have souls too. The despicable miners slowly suck out there soul and deposit it in there cargohold, and they don't stop there. They then, without a hint of remorse, "refine" what's left of their soul into some new, different, abomination. The asteroids consciousness is then split into thousands of different "minerals", which drives the already tortured soul into insanity and madness. These minerals are then sold to the highest bidder, and are used to form some giant flying demon. The consciousness is forever split into several different flying monsters, or, if they're lucky, will all form the same flying creature from the lands of hell. They have the rest of eternity to become accustomed to their madness. They are accompanied by the millions of other shards of another asteroid's soul, screaming "WHY?", again and again. They do this until they become so mad they are can't form coherent speech, and then, they simply drift... forever. A fate worse than death.
Where is the justice in this? We, as players, must take action. If we do not, we are as bad as the monsters that commit these atrocious crimes. |
derdlim
Carlyle and Son
0
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Posted - 2012.02.13 11:33:00 -
[95] - Quote
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Many years ago, a great Amarrian, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation.This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Minmatar slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.
But one hundred years later, the Minmatar still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Minmatar is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Minmatar lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Minmatar is still languished in the corners of Amarrian society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.
In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every Amarrian was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, Minmatar men as well as Amarrian men, would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that Amarr has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, Amarr has given the Minmatar people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."
But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.
We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind Amarr of the fierce urgency of Now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.
It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Minmatar's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. And those who hope that the Minmatar needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. And there will be neither rest nor tranquility in Amarr until the Minmatar is granted his citizenship rights.
But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.
The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Minmatar community must not lead us to a distrust of all Amarrian people, for many of our Amarrian brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. And they have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom.
We cannot walk alone.
And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead.
We cannot turn back.
There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, "When will you be satisfied?" We can never be satisfied as long as the Minmatar is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality. We can never be satisfied as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the Minmatar's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as our children are stripped of their self-hood and robbed of their dignity by signs stating: "For Amarrians Only." We cannot be satisfied as long as a Minmatar in Amarr Prime cannot vote and a Minmatar in Khanid Prime believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until "justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream."
I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. And some of you have come from areas where your quest -- quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. Go back to Amarr Prime, go back to Mekhios, go back to Radonis, go back to Syrikos V, go back to Ezzara VI, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern planets, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed.
Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends.
I will use the funds to help the loyal Minmatar free those from the villainous Amarrians who enslave them. |
Ethilia
Freelance Excavation and Resistance United Outworlders
10
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Posted - 2012.02.13 16:35:00 -
[96] - Quote
Honestly, I'd use it to buy PLEX for new corp members who can't afford to continue to pay their subscription or old players who are moving on to star wars, etc. and don't want to pay for 2 different MMO's. |
Aoki Ayumi
University of Caille Gallente Federation
18
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Posted - 2012.02.13 19:10:00 -
[97] - Quote
Well... lets see... What would I do with 20b isk... Since I am an studying engineering and have not much time to play and cannot afford PLEXes enought, I would sub my character for years, wich I love, and I would see how It grows and becomes the best warmachine in New Eden. |
Kara Books
Deal with IT.
87
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Posted - 2012.02.13 19:21:00 -
[98] - Quote
I would expend into Capital ship construction. I would also back the goon rebellion. |
Madis Joringer
Ginger Marketing
0
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Posted - 2012.02.13 19:56:00 -
[99] - Quote
I would stop playing the lotteries in my attempt to amass enough isk to get a jump freighter. Then I could actually realize my goal of setting up a manufacturing corp. |
Tirestun
Exodus Navy BLACK-MARK
4
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Posted - 2012.02.13 20:36:00 -
[100] - Quote
I'd host a frigate race with the entire sum up for winnings. |
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Master Nina
The 8th Tribe Seraphim Dragoons.
1
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Posted - 2012.02.13 20:49:00 -
[101] - Quote
I'd buy ****, lose **** and kill **** for the money..
Atleast i'm not lying. |
Zaxix
Black Frog Logistics Red-Frog
29
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Posted - 2012.02.13 20:59:00 -
[102] - Quote
Assuming this is not a troll post...
I'd like to put in a good word for Red Frog Freight. We're always looking for ways to help new freighter pilots get started and one of the most consistent issues for newer haulers is covering collateral on courier contracts. I'd like to use the ISK to start an in corp, no interest loan system to help new pilots get started. I'd also like to use the ISK to buy a set of freighter/cap part BPOs so that we can offer at-cost freighters to new pilots. Red Frog has a long history of reliability, we're scrupulously neutral in all conflicts, have an internal no combat rule, and every ISK of every contract goes to the pilots; Red Frog makes no money. That means that the directors and other donors fund all corp bills, including offices, incentive rewards, website hosting, alliance fees, alliance creation fees, etc. Even half of the ISK mentioned would be a great way for us to help new pilots. Red Frog--Hisec Courier Black Frog--Losec/Nosec Courier
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Preparataon H
Bushwood Country Club
0
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Posted - 2012.02.13 21:26:00 -
[103] - Quote
I'm not going to lie about giving all the money to help out new players and im sure as hell not going to waste it blowing it all up. currently have a nice little freighter/Orca shop setup. Acquiring all the BPOs has left me with a little bit of a cash flow situation. I currently need more liquid Isk to get my operation to full capacity.
How would it change how I play: With the cash flow situation resolved I could concentrate on expanding my operations to include JF invention and construction as well as BPO research. I will even go as far to offer out of game mails on a periodic basis detailing how the project is fairing. A more detailed project plan is privately available upon request.
Good Luck in your future endeavors. |
The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
4
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Posted - 2012.02.14 07:43:00 -
[104] - Quote
Zaxix wrote:Assuming this is not a troll post...
You assume correctly
And thank you for your post
TM
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Xylorn Hasher
Mean Corp Mean Coalition
23
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Posted - 2012.02.14 09:15:00 -
[105] - Quote
Good Grief Sir.
Those suckers thinks you will give them any ISK if they write that whole bullshi*.
hehehe
Don't give them anything. Keep it all on one char. You will be back trust me...
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Aine Ni
Some Really Meaningless Name
12
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Posted - 2012.02.14 09:33:00 -
[106] - Quote
As I am a trader, and like to support charities GÇô this is what I would do: (Which is also my plan for when I will leave)
1. Liquidate all of the asserts, for maximum profit. 2. Buy as many PLEX as possible for the whole amount 3. Donate the PLEX in your name, to next charity held 4. Post API to verify donation
Why ? 20 bil = roughly 40 PLEX 40 PLEX = 800 euro worth of donation That is a lot more worth GÇô than pixels
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JackBlasta
Genesis Nation Gentlemen's Agreement
7
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Posted - 2012.02.14 15:35:00 -
[107] - Quote
Screw all you people with your altrusitic drivel. Gimme iskies and I guarantee I'll squander it all on hookers & blow.. |
Gravitas Moque
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2012.02.14 16:22:00 -
[108] - Quote
I'd do less PvE and a lot more PvP on my alt.
I'm having to do PvE on this guy to fund my PvP habit - yes I suck, the fun is in the fight, not the winning.
I only play a couple of hours per day, so usually have to do a week or two of PvE in order to afford to be able to PvP.
I'd much rather PvP all the time.
That disaster relief idea looks more worthy, but I'd have more fun with whatever you happened to send my way o7 |
Jano Audene
WarTech Empire The Forsaken.
0
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Posted - 2012.02.14 16:43:00 -
[109] - Quote
I stil have good faith that there are people who will put the needs of others over there own. Although in EvE the most backstabbing game maybe ever created it's nearly impossible to find. What I would do with 20bil isk. Can't say I would put into into any kind of charity as I've seen way to many different scams to feel confidante enough that my money is going to be put to good use but to fund my new players in my corporation and help them get into the game. Also to expand our current operations for larger ops in pvp/ships/fittings and manufacturing/equipment to achieve our main goal which is to rule the universe! |
Vaerah Vahrokha
Vahrokh Consulting
271
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Posted - 2012.02.14 17:30:00 -
[110] - Quote
Jano Audene wrote:Can't say I would put into into any kind of charity as I've seen way to many different scams to feel confidante enough that my money is going to be put to good use but to fund my new players in my corporation and help them get into the game. Also to expand our current operations for larger ops in pvp/ships/fittings and manufacturing/equipment to achieve our main goal which is to rule the universe!
Charities that convert ISK => PLEX => RL money during CCP sanctioned emergency relief initiatives cannot scam else:
Quote: If someone uses this initiative to scam you, then please report it immediately through a petition ingame. Our game masters will permanently ban anyone who uses this initative for helping the victims of the quake in Haiti to scam other players. Not only is this unethical behavior, it also potentally reduces the amount of money our players are able to send to donate, which is unacceptable.
Auditing | Collateral holding and insurance | Consulting | PLEX for Good Charity
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Izziee
University of Izziee
45
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Posted - 2012.02.14 23:02:00 -
[111] - Quote
The Mattius wrote:Actually i am leaving Eve after playing for almost 8 years, no rage quit, not particularly bitter either. Simply i have done it all, over several characters and practically everyone i started out with left ages ago and i find myself logging in less and less. I don't intend to return, and would rather someone else had the benefit of the ISK in my wallet than it gathering dust on a dormant character. I have either lost, given away or just can't be bothered to collect all my stuff together, but have the sum of 20 Billion ISK to give to away to someone who could make use of it. What do i have to do to get it i hear you ask? Simply, i would like to hear how it would change the way you play Eve (hopefully for the better). Ideas like i would buy expensive ships and fly them through 0.0 are unlikely to get you far, i'm looking for orginal ideas on how you would use this ISK. Thats it, no other conditions and this offer is open to anyone, one day old characters to beta (and probably bitter) vets TM N.B. I have posted this here as i have spent most of my time for the last year or two hanging about in MD. Also, please note only replies to this post here will be considered, i have no plans to log on much so will not be reading Eve mail. I will leave the topic open for 1 week, and then decide who i would like to have the ISK which will be then sent to them.
I don't know, I want to have fun really. Typically not at someone elses expense. Though with that said, I would never begrudge anyone for playing the game their way. Whatever the player type in this game, it doesn't bother me, griefers make the game exciting and after all, it's only pretend money. Miners fund the industry and give joy to the griefers, traders give everyone what they want...the loop continues.
I plan to enjoy the game, whatever way I can. I am always up for something new, though after a while playing, I still haven't done exploration as much as I'd like. When I've saved up enough I'll get round to it. I do however feel rather restricted with the game though. I suffer from stage 2 Liver disease and I find that it limits what I can do. One wouldn't think so but it does. I keep to myself really, I'd love to try incursions but from what I hear, they are long. I don't join corps because I don't feel I can get involved enough. The problem is, it leaves you tired, or rather, physically exhausted, so I don't want to annoy people by joining in with something and then leaving because I need a nap :p That and the fact I can't drink (for obvious reasons) makes me feel rather...unsocial.
I have a lot to learn in Eve, but no one to teach me :P...well, I enjoy the help channel. So for me, it's all about trial and error. I feel there's a lot out there in this game, I just need to find it. For now, I'm happy doing my own thing, and watching the stars go by.
Personally I don't think you should give away the money. You feel like you're burned out now, but a couple years down the line, a super duper expansion might come out and you'll return and regret giving the money away (Sorry, didn't read many of the replies so you've probably already done it now). If you still have it, keep it. You earned it after all. |
Macks Artilius
Definitive Exploration and Excavations The Watchmen.
41
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Posted - 2012.02.15 02:15:00 -
[112] - Quote
Alright, posting with my main because this is srs bsnss.
After carebearing it up for a while, our corp has finally found a place in 0.0 through CVA in Providence. In case you don't know, CVA is a "not red don't shoot" alliance which allows neutrals free access to their space, so long as they're not actually part of a hostile corp or alliance. This can be a pain, but its a big breath of fresh air from all the other nullsec alliances who put big walls up around their space and go "NO! MINE MINE MINE!"
Your isk would help us get truly up and running in null. Our alliance is beginning a merger with another which would give us our own shared sov. The space in question is largely undeveloped but with your isk, we could upgrade our infastructure making life easier not just for our own corp, but any non-red who wants to rat / mine / explore in our space. We might even be able to fund building a second outpost, or at least an extra POS or two for our industrialists. Our corp has been funded out of the pockets of the directors for a little while now, and with a nice isk safety net they would have a lot more time to recruit, run PVP / mining ops and generally have fun rather than rat for the corp.
These are all things we will probably manage on our own eventually, if we were going to die without your isk then we wouldn't deserve it, but it would definitely be a massive step up.
I would also buy a shiny hat.
I don't know if I can compete with the charity idea though. |
Jaqa
Screaming War Eagles Incorporated
2
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Posted - 2012.02.15 05:06:00 -
[113] - Quote
Good question. I would use it to further my goals of creating my own little mini-empire of T1 frigates (production/research) and everything related to them. The plan is to be able to fully create everything I need for lowbie militia pvp. Likewise, the ISK would go towards buying all the skills necessary--especially in trading: Future Tycoon in the making. Other uses: Getting into a Hulk, Transport Ship, and Freighter, and all the related expenses. I would also use it to further my budding trade empire () and expand it to 3 or 4 regions. All I can think of at the moment.
Props for doing this by the way; at the very least it should make for some interesting reading. Cheers. The Original Jaqalope Pilot of the Transportosaurus Rex 100% Free Range |
aiko oni
Goat Knockers
0
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Posted - 2012.02.15 06:04:00 -
[114] - Quote
I would like the some of the money to pay for my account as I'm also be quitting only for the sake that i will not be able to afford to play any longer. |
Nathaniel Rikerr
DYNAMIC INDUSTRIAL Jokers Wild.
0
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Posted - 2012.02.15 06:28:00 -
[115] - Quote
Well, and friend and myself just recently started playing eve and have been wanting to get into industry, so 20b would go a good way to starting that up... not to mention being able to fund our accounts through Plex. I wont say I'd give some to random newbies or the like but certainly RL friends and corp mates who have been kind enough in helping me become acquainted with eve.
Also, are you dead set on giving all 20b to one person? There is the option of giving lesser amounts to multiple people, or charities as many have mentions. Just one idea would be to give 10b to a person and then 5 mil each to both Eve university and VAERT. but just my 2 cents. |
Evanga
Trust Doesn't Rust Ineluctable.
7
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Posted - 2012.02.15 07:04:00 -
[116] - Quote
Why you should give it to me?
I'm dutch to begin with, and i really want to set up a fund for shiplosses for alliance mates...like logi's etc to keep people in the fight.
Share the isk with others i will do. |
Xylorn Hasher
Mean Corp Mean Coalition
26
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Posted - 2012.02.15 12:53:00 -
[117] - Quote
If you are leaving EVE for good follow steps below:
1) Liquidate all your assets. Keep ISKs only. 2) Buy plexes for that ISKs 3) Login to your E-Bay account 4) Sell all PLEXes for real money ( tell that guys who wants to buy it to create scam contracts which you will accept. This will save them from ban) 5) Buy as much alcohol, marihuana, DMT, LSD or whatever makes you feel good as you can for $$. 6) and / or hooker 7) Get laid. |
Malaxy
Arbitrary Spaceship Destruction
3
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Posted - 2012.02.15 19:57:00 -
[118] - Quote
I'd buy the world a Quafe~
Just one though....
Then I'd throw the world a party; probably something involving handing out lots of ships and fighting over the Quafe. Winner to receive buckets of money, possibly exotic dancers.
In short: spend a lot to give everyone a good time (but, honestly, probably only half of it since I still can't afford a T3 :P) |
Unjust Arbiter
Two Brothers Mining Corp. GIANTSBANE.
2
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Posted - 2012.02.15 21:12:00 -
[119] - Quote
If I were to receive the 20b isk, I would use it to buy skillbooks and ships for the newbies in my corp.
We recently joined a 0.0 alliance, and needed new recruits. The alliance as a whole looks for decently skilled and experienced players (~15m sp), but we were unsuccessfuly with finding those who fit the mold. We took in a handful of people who are for the most part new to the game. Guiding them with what skills to train and how to fly ships effectively would be made easier if isk wasnt an issue. We fly strict fleet doctrines which are by no means quick/cheap to train up, and aim at getting all alliance and corp members into capital ships.
Being in the leadership of my corp/alliance gives me great pride, and I seek to aid anyone in any way I possibly can. I ask not how my corp can help my, but how I can help my corp. It really creates strong bonds with the members, and as such, my corp is a tight-knit group. I hope to see our family expand, as thats pretty much how I see my corp in Eve - a family.
Thanks for your time :) |
Lost Monkeys
Division One Trade and Aquisition
0
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Posted - 2012.02.15 22:15:00 -
[120] - Quote
I am a struggling Indy Player. My time in EVE has become much more limited since my daughter was born as she takes priority for my time over a game no matter how much I enjoy it. Even after spending 3 months beta testing SWTOR I have chosen to stick with EVE as I truly enjoy playing this game. I plan on playing EVE for many years to come. If you give me the money there will be no risk of me going inactive and your money sitting there on someone else's dormant account.
I have spent time living in Null as part of a sov holding alliance but have recently moved back to high sec due to the time restrictions I now have on my game time.I have engaged in a lot of manufacturing and have a long term goal of working towards building Jump Freighters. I have already acquired most of the BPO's I will need for both T1 freighter and T2 jump freighter components for one race, and have them in the cooker getting them to profitable ME and PE levels. Eventually I want to move into building all Jump Freighters but will start with one for now. However I am still in need of a T1 freighter BPO and some capital for mats to get started.
With my current plan and limited game time I expect it will be another 6 months or so to get things rolling and making a profit. With a gift from you I can achieve this goal so much sooner and avoid some of the frustration in reaching that next step.I plan on eventually getting into moon mining and reactions to supplement my supply of the lower end high volume mats I will need for production. I do not plan on going after high value moons I will not be able to defend. But after running the numbers a few reaction towers at moons with 1-2 of the lower value raw materials I will need will make a big difference in my over head.
If you give me even part of the isk you say you are looking to hand out, I will not waste it on high value ships that will get blown up, or lose it by pursuing careless ventures that were not well planed out. You worked long and hard to build up your wealth in this game and I will respect your legacy and consider the effort and time you spent acquiring it with each venture I invest it into. I truly enjoy EVE for its complexity, and put a lot of thought into each venture I pursue before committing resources to ensure that even if it does not work out I can at least break even. I will use it wisely and do my best to make it grow. If you ever do decide to return to the game in the future I would consider this money an investment to be paid back with interest. If you do not, once I have established my own empire and made my own fortune I will pass this gift along to another worthy player to help them in the same way. |
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Twilight Magester
Foundation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 01:59:00 -
[121] - Quote
I would invest that ISK into my capital BPC copying program. Probably buy more researched BPO's with which to copy. With the end goal of selling BPC production packs. (Currently at 1 Carrier BPO, and the BPC's for Freighter production, but no freighter BPO.) |
Niding
GK inc. Pandemic Legion
5
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Posted - 2012.02.16 08:46:00 -
[122] - Quote
hehe... Odds are 90% of the people in here are bullshitting, and those that genuinly want to develop a industry corp/system are probarly not good enough at to warrant the 20 billion. My expirience with most people with "grand plans" and good intentions are that they are useless sods that cant figure out how to get a reasonable profit scheme. The 20b will probarly be invested in BPOs and they will spend the next xx years barely breaking even. Each time ive quizzed selfproclaimed industry wiz's they have little to no idea what the profit margin are vs time spent, and they would be much better off NPCing in the belts.
As soon as you hit 1 billion in wallet, that isk should double itself rather quickly if you have any real vision.
As some said in this thread, either keep the isk for whenever you return OR give it to some ingame friends that you trust/corp etc. |
Avhaari Marcune
Marcune
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 09:05:00 -
[123] - Quote
I would buy my first T2 BPO .
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Kane Hart
Sanitized Souls
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 09:44:00 -
[124] - Quote
If I had a few billion I would start up a new character (RL Money being Tight or else I would have just done this already) and spend it on research skills and more passive skills to create things like Blue Prints and etc. Then what I would do is then sell them at a fair price and recycle the money over and over. Then what I would do is start offering a learning program through You Tube on Tips and Tricks as well as learn many things myself have been MIA for many years and coming back into the game.
Here is my YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/GodcraftVideos
Here was a video trying encourage and try bring new players from my communities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NIwG7MeObY
My goal is to not only help and bring in new players but actually get them training kits and offer a few special categories depending on what they enjoyed from the tutorial and then offer them a set of skill books and a few ships and a few other things to get them ready for their adventures. |
Juliana Stinger
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
9
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Posted - 2012.02.16 09:52:00 -
[125] - Quote
If i get 20 Bill i would become more lazy then i'm right now, so i better not to get it. I find myself sometimes in same situation as you are, but i come back after a little break and enjoying the game bady.
Good luck and have fun. |
iminsideyou
The Scope Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 11:16:00 -
[126] - Quote
hello if i did get the isk i would use it to help new players to the game by starting a corp and invite all new players to eve and help than to learn eve and to buy tham ships and books and i buy buy alot of ships and just give tham out to new players |
Zendon Taredi
ZT Bank
14
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Posted - 2012.02.16 13:51:00 -
[127] - Quote
I would buy trit and make shuttles. 2-3 million of them. then i would distrubute them in low-pop hs systems at 1isk each. |
Yarina Odomari
Dronenwalda-Cyning
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 15:13:00 -
[128] - Quote
I am not a newbie in EVE but I am definetely quite a new member of EVE universe for a year.
What gives me the greatest interest is to make some evident startegical shift in EVE galaxy.
As far as I know the main top of the most powerful alliances is mostly the same for very long time. There are French-German, American and Russian alliances and inside of them everyone knows who is who.
So - my idea is to explode the balance. If there is only one true Russian alliance like Red Alliance - I will rise the banner of new one that will launch the greatest civil war in EVE. If people try (reasonably) to make alliance and corps from "the'same'lang-speakers" i will bring multiple langs within one organization and will try to elaborate new unifying protocoles. Whatever they are - I will find a new way for old things...
To make such a thing i need lots of investments, i need to prepare ground even for my first corp novices.
So - 20 *** would be a greatest Reserve Fund for future imperialistic shift within EVE.
I guess as soon as I get my task I would leave EVE. But for now i still have this active longterm idea - explode the balance of the map, shift the very existence of the whole social bodies... |
oustade Habalu
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
2
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Posted - 2012.02.16 15:18:00 -
[129] - Quote
Well, where to start...
Ok, about all the altruists in EvE, hell no... 99,9% capsulers in this game not even know what that means!
About metagaming... In-game is evident, however it really shines in these forums, I am sure the OP is aware of this, in some threads is just amazing how you can tell who is what and why!
CCP's plex for xxx, its all great, however when someone makes a business out of it... well I tend not to credit that someone so much, it makes even worse when said someone keeps pointing the fact that it is not making profit out of it, that does not mean they are doing anything wrong, I just don't believe anyone spamming the forum with their non-profitable organizations, that is just my own point of view.
As far as some others begging for 3rd party corporations... It's either metagaming or plain simple troll, I'm leaning for the first, if any corporation wanted the ISK they would post about it.
OP asked how would this ISK change anyoneGÇÖs way of playing this game, in all of the above mentioned situations it won't change anything, if one is already helping others, having more ISK will keep them doing the same, so, no changes in their play whatsoever.
What would I do with the ISK? Start a corporation, I don't think its difficult to figure out how that would change my playing in EvE...
I apologize for the wall of text, wish the OP all the best and whoever gets the ISK may they have fun using it.
Fly fast, this is EvE! |
Lost Monkeys
Division One Trade and Aquisition
1
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Posted - 2012.02.16 15:30:00 -
[130] - Quote
Niding wrote:hehe... Odds are 90% of the people in here are bullshitting, and those that genuinly want to develop a industry corp/system are probarly not good enough at to warrant the 20 billion. My expirience with most people with "grand plans" and good intentions are that they are useless sods that cant figure out how to get a reasonable profit scheme. The 20b will probarly be invested in BPOs and they will spend the next xx years barely breaking even. Each time ive quizzed selfproclaimed industry wiz's they have little to no idea what the profit margin are vs time spent, and they would be much better off NPCing in the belts.
As soon as you hit 1 billion in wallet, that isk should double itself rather quickly if you have any real vision.
As some said in this thread, either keep the isk for whenever you return OR give it to some ingame friends that you trust/corp etc.
I have about 2 bil in assets, only a few hundred mil in wallet. And I have a good plan laid out to accomplish my goals. I do not need this money to get there. It will just take me a good 6 months or more to get there on my own. This money would get me there a lot sooner. I have the details worked out and will make good profits with enough margin to handle market fluctuations.
As I said in my last post, I will turn this nest egg into an even bigger egg, and once a get stable in my new venture, pass in on to another worthy entrepreneur.
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Bipolar Brock Nelson
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 15:49:00 -
[131] - Quote
Lost Monkeys wrote: I do not need this money
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Vaerah Vahrokha
Vahrokh Consulting
277
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Posted - 2012.02.16 16:43:00 -
[132] - Quote
oustade Habalu wrote:
CCP's plex for xxx, its all great, however when someone makes a business out of it... well I tend not to credit that someone so much, it makes even worse when said someone keeps pointing the fact that it is not making profit out of it, that does not mean they are doing anything wrong, I just don't believe anyone spamming the forum with their non-profitable organizations, that is just my own point of view.
Since I am the only one doing it, you are clearly referring to me. Your post is completely uninformed and unfair.
1) The charity was closed, I received a kind 3rd party donation to explicitly push me to reopen it. Else it'd stay closed.
2) Seen on a personal perspective it's a noticeable time sink and by its own charter it cannot EVER turn in a profit. Just setting it up costed me 2 months of time and the web servers don't come free either. Preparing the proof of PLEX delivery costed me 2 RL weeks. And this not to look funny but because doing this operation not only delivers no profit but CCP perma bans you if anything fishy happens. Developing the NEISIN software to distinguish the funds costed me 2 RL days + installing all the Visual Studio stuff just for it.
3) "Someone makes a business out of it". Never made 1 penny out of it, not even in crass "management fees" like every RL charity fund makes. My services ALL pre-date the charity even by years. It's actually been a liability because when I had almost 100B in donation people started telling me they were fearful about letting me hold their collateral with that big hulk of money already on my shoulders.
4) "Spamming the forums". I think there are all of *4* threads about it in the new forums at all, including the charity's own thread that did not even get bumped once. They were not "spammed", because 1 thread (made by another poster) inquired about EvE Philantrophy and so it's fitting. Second thread is this thread, where a guy asks for where to donate his money and this is in topic. Third thread where other people were saying they got bored of EvE after getting rich and I just said that the charity was a motivator (in topic). Fourth thread is its own announcement thread where I reopened it (evidently in topic).
5) "spamming the forum with their non-profitable organizations". This forum is spammed by people cross posting about their penny auctions, is spammed by scammers whose organizations are not exactly profitable (for the investors that is), is spammed by tinfoil hat and scare mongering threads. This forum can survive 1 more organization that actually does what it advertises. Auditing | Collateral holding and insurance | Consulting | PLEX for Good Charity
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genevieve serpentina
dem broken bones
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 19:14:00 -
[133] - Quote
bada bing !
I would start a one man/ afk/ pvp army that involved 20 alt accounts , some vexors and a shedload of sentry drones. |
Volar Kang
Quartz Research Zero Hour Alliance
3
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Posted - 2012.02.16 20:35:00 -
[134] - Quote
I would start a new industrial corp for new players. I would buy some BPO's for research and invention and I would get new players involved in the industry aspect of Eve. Have them take turns in different roles such as POS fueler and POS defense designer. I would make the BPO's available to them to create items and show them where to buy and sell at entry nullsec systems. I would use some of the cash to buy ships that they could use in pvp activities so they would not be afraid to fly into lowsec and go hunt a few pirates down. After they spent a few months in the corp, they should be ready to leave and do whatever they want and know how to be self reliant. |
KeyserSoze
Aliastra Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 22:42:00 -
[135] - Quote
I would save 2 billion for my self and give it all away to noobs, 200m a pop. I did this when i made 5 bil after exploration came out, i knew i would be leaving so i started giving it all away
Im now back after a 2 weeks, I sold everything i have to try and buy a plex (most of my stuff was in 0.0 in a player owned station). Borrowed 110m of a guy(thx SgtGoodEnd) i still owe cash to since i was on the 4 hour for plex, now im trying to make some cash in 0.0 exploration to play the game properly.
2 weeks before the plex is gone... |
Nai'Amod
Electron Drift
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 22:48:00 -
[136] - Quote
My goal with earning money has always been to be able to afford the ships, accounts, friends or whatever else it would need to make Eve related videos. Maybe a story-driven series, themed fights or anything else that seems people would enjoy. |
Zahei
Emperor's of Solace EDEN Alliance
0
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Posted - 2012.02.16 23:03:00 -
[137] - Quote
i'll bite.
20 bill would sit in my wallet for at least a year as i pondered the possibilities endlessly never really spending much of it aside from my usual needs.
pick up a few BPOs here n there and constantly look to the future for what to do with the rest. i dont think i could spend 20 bil outside of capital BPOs.
ill take a navitas BPO if ya have one tho |
Saangi Xhaxhu
Lightning Squad
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 05:05:00 -
[138] - Quote
I'd fill it with water.
....also, I'd stockpile exotic dancers.
thank you for your time. |
The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
5
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Posted - 2012.02.17 09:33:00 -
[139] - Quote
Last day to throw your hat in......
Will be handing the ISK over tonight so if you want it then you better get moving and let me know why! |
iminsideyou
warcraft industry Corporation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 10:09:00 -
[140] - Quote
hello if i did get the isk i would use it to help new players to the game by starting a corp and invite all new players to eve and help than to learn eve and to buy tham ships and books and i buy buy alot of ships and just give tham out to new players
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Dante O'Leary
Infinitum Intelligence Gecko Alliance
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 10:20:00 -
[141] - Quote
This was an enjoyable thread to follow, all the types of answers given ranging from severely altruistic to the desire to blow it all on hookers. :)
Regardless, pre-congrats to who gets it. |
Eternal Corrosion
Cadetes de San Marcial
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 11:08:00 -
[142] - Quote
I would start making money until i have some trillions and then i would extinct some 0.0 alliances....
Money is power, and i love power |
Quetazal
Clann Fian Narwhals Ate My Duck
30
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Posted - 2012.02.17 12:21:00 -
[143] - Quote
I would use it to completely turn the Intaki system (gallente trader racial) into a thriving trade hub, even though it is in lowsec.
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Lady Mariko
Jigoku's Atomic Pimpz
4
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Posted - 2012.02.17 12:23:00 -
[144] - Quote
Would use to hire mercs to kill everyone that has post in this thread before me. |
Carrie Windrunner
The Lasombra
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 12:29:00 -
[145] - Quote
Nice initiative !
Two options with this money for me :
- I'll create a fund for bot ganking. A very organized Corp which spend time to hunt and destroy bots everywhere in New Eden. The 20B will be used to buy ships and give them to my mates to do so.
Or
- i'll create a trading Hub in an isolated region with Jita prices to open a fair market to people living in this region.
You tell me what option do you prefer and i'll do it. Both are motivating to me.
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Greg Valanti
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 13:01:00 -
[146] - Quote
I will allow the funds to sit in my wallet and collect dust while I train all combat skills to 5 without ever engaging in combat or even logging in more frequently than necessary to update my skill queue. |
Retar Aveymone
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
131
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Posted - 2012.02.17 13:16:00 -
[147] - Quote
i would rmt it |
Razor Blue
Hyvat Pahat ja Eric The Polaris Syndicate
11
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Posted - 2012.02.17 13:45:00 -
[148] - Quote
Give give give it to me!
I posted earlier that i would buy some bpos but scratch that... So many other people similar plans.
I would buy those 4 Titan skills:
-+ 44 Spaceship Command skills trained, for a total of 37,643,295 skillpoints.
I need 4 more |
Alex Coren
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 15:12:00 -
[149] - Quote
Right, here goes nothing.
I started playing EVE a couple of years ago and I feel like I have taken a wrong turning. Like most people, I started out playing the tutorials, running a few missions, mining a few asteroids, and so on. But then, instead of jumping in and enjoying all the things that EVE has to offer, I discovered something disappointing about myself: I'm much more risk-averse than I thought I was. When I say risk-averse, I really mean it. My character is still in the NPC corp he started in because I was too afraid of being ripped off to join any of the player corps that were recruiting. In all that time I've rarely left high-sec for fear of being ganked, and as a result my PvP experience is next to non-existent. In fact I think it's fair to say that my level of interaction with other players in the game is next to non-existent, which is pretty sad really, especially as I'm not the typical loner type. I spend almost all of my in-game time sitting in a station, reading local and fiddling with my spreadsheets, and when I do go into space I find myself scuttling from one NPC station to another hoping that nobody spots me and decides I might be easy pickings. The stupid thing is that I have the ISK and the skills to buy and fly quite a range of ships, but I'm too afraid of losing my hard-earned money to actually do so. It's pathetic, I admit it, and frankly I am bored. Bored to the point of feeling I may give up playing the game at all.
What I'm looking for is a chance to change all that. I have started a new account and a new character, and I want to make a fresh start. I want to go out there and take risks. I want to join a player corp, train skills to have fun instead of to make money, fly out into 0.0 space, pew-pew with other people who want to pew-pew, pod and get podded, maybe get scammed if I'm unlucky but not worry about it too much. In short I want to enjoy EVE the way it was meant to be played. Now of course you could say that I should do this with the my own money, and of course you'd be right, but in practice I know it would never happen. I know because I've tried starting a new character before, but because I was still trying to play it with my own hard-earned ISK I quickly ended up falling back into my old ways.
So, here's my "bid" for the money. I promise to go out and play the game. I promise not to waste your money but to enjoy it. I promise to play EVE with internet spaceships and pew-pew and other players, not spreadsheets-in-space all on my own. And hopefully by the time the money eventually runs out, I will have found a way past my risk-aversion and will be able to continue playing with my own money, instead of hoarding what I have like a fool while I watch everyone else having fun.
Thanks for reading. |
iminsideyou
europe industry and mining Corporation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 18:23:00 -
[150] - Quote
hello if i did get the isk i would use it to help new players to the game by starting a corp and invite all new players to eve and help than to learn eve and to buy tham ships and books and i buy buy alot of ships and just give tham out to new players
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The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
5
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Posted - 2012.02.17 20:13:00 -
[151] - Quote
Thank you all for your responses, no more requests will be considered.
Winner will be announced here shortly |
The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
5
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Posted - 2012.02.17 21:25:00 -
[152] - Quote
So, it is time to take a final bow, and depart Eve Online for pastures new. It has been a rollercoaster and i have made friends both ingame and in real life.
Trying to decide who i would like to receive my ISK has been harder than i thought it would. There are great causes like VV's plex donation scheme through to simply people who want it for purely selfish reasons, and all manner in between.
I have decided against VV's or any other charitable donation. I do things in real life for charity, my other half for instance is doing the Moon Walk this year, and i would like to keep to my original idea of helping someone ingame. I liked the idea of Eve University and also Red Freight, both valuable service provided to the Eve community, but these are established ventures. 20 Billion is a nice sum, but i'm not sure it would make the difference to them that it would to a smaller venture.
So, the person i have decided to give it to is Macks Artilius *Post 112*
I remember back to when i started playing, with the first corp i joined (BSC) we strived each day to improve and went from a predominately Hi Sec corp to living in deep 0.0 and had a blast.
There is no way i can guarantee of course that the ISK will be used for the purpose stated, indeed there is no obligation that it should. The ISK is given freely and what Macks decides to do with it from here is his business.
I would ask that Macks posts here to confirm receipt of the ISK, which will be sent now.
Fly Safe
TM
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iminsideyou
europe industry and mining Corporation
0
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Posted - 2012.02.17 21:34:00 -
[153] - Quote
dear Macks Artilius and The Mattius please can you take shareshot of your wallet journal showing all of us this is for real please |
Vaerah Vahrokha
Vahrokh Consulting
278
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Posted - 2012.02.17 21:37:00 -
[154] - Quote
The Mattius wrote:So, it is time to take a final bow, and depart Eve Online for pastures new. It has been a rollercoaster and i have made friends both ingame and in real life.
Good bye, and never say never when it's about EvE.
Auditing | Collateral holding and insurance | Consulting | PLEX for Good Charity
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oustade Habalu
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
2
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Posted - 2012.02.17 21:45:00 -
[155] - Quote
Congratulations are in order!
To the OP, wish you all the best and if one day you be back, drop me a evemail it would be a pleasure to fly with you. |
The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
5
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Posted - 2012.02.17 21:50:00 -
[156] - Quote
post updated with screen shot of wallet transaction as requested
TM |
IsTheOpOver
22
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Posted - 2012.02.18 03:43:00 -
[157] - Quote
Looks like I got to this thread late.
Oh well I would of just spent it all on hookers & blow.
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LeiYingLo
Rhymin and Stealin
0
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Posted - 2012.02.18 05:09:00 -
[158] - Quote
Not to be Johnny Downer, but, in the screenshot of his "donation", the balance column never changes, for either transaction... |
The Mattius
Enigma Technologies
5
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Posted - 2012.02.18 08:16:00 -
[159] - Quote
LeiYingLo wrote:Not to be Johnny Downer, but, in the screenshot of his "donation", the balance column never changes, for either transaction...
Yeah I thought that was a little weird. The ISK was taken from a corp wallet and then sent from me to Macks. I guess the balance is shown after the transaction so would show no change? Anyhow, I'm not here to prove anything, the ISK has been sent and hopefully Macks will confirm receipt.
TM |
Macks Artilius
Definitive Exploration and Excavations The Watchmen.
42
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Posted - 2012.02.18 13:01:00 -
[160] - Quote
My gob is smacked. Proof of the transaction is below:
Proof!
I was online when the transaction went through. I was helping herd a red into a trap when I noticed my wallet blink.
At first I was like
then I was like
and now I'm like
Needless to say, I'm still sort of in shock. This isk will probably build a station, and when it does I'm going to make sure its named after The Mattius. At first. I can't promise it won't be renamed something stupid shortly afterwards.
*edit* I am already being approached by people begging for isk. Don't do that. I don't know what's happening with this isk yet but I know for sure I'm not about to hand it over to someone I don't know just because they spin a good sob story. Also, you're almost definitely a scammer anyway. |
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