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Finder NSA
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:14:00 -
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It seems that everyone who spends any amount of time playing runs multiple accounts...it also seems to be a requirement to venture out of high-sec unless you want to group constantly.
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Cyprus Black
Caldari 4 wing Dara Cothrom
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:24:00 -
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I only have one account running and seem do be doing just fine. You shouldn't believe everything you hear in EvE. You also don't have to group with anyone in high sec if you don't want. If you believe there's arbitrary requirements on your play style in EvE, then you've missed the point of this game completely. ___________________________________ "In the land of predators, the lion does not fear the jackal." -Dexter |
Finder NSA
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:25:00 -
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Originally by: Cyprus Black I only have one account running and seem do be doing just fine. You shouldn't believe everything you hear in EvE. You also don't have to group with anyone in high sec if you don't want. If you believe there's arbitrary requirements on your play style in EvE, then you've missed the point of this game completely.
I didn't say anything about grouping IN high-sec.
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Doc Brown
Gallente Capital Construction Research Pioneer Alliance
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:26:00 -
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Sadly, Yes.
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Terrax Norik
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:28:00 -
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Edited by: Terrax Norik on 04/06/2010 02:28:28
Eve isn't the first game where it benefits to have more than one account or is a requiremt to go to certain areas solo. I'm sure it won't be the last.
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Emperor Cheney
Celebrity Sex Tape
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:30:00 -
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Edited by: Emperor Cheney on 04/06/2010 02:31:55 Absolutely not. The overwhelming majority of players in this game run one account. It's just a skewed perspective you get from these forums and fan made eve sites, because the people who post to such things are, by self-selection, going to be quite a bit more eve-obsessed than average.
I live in lowsec with one account just fine, so do most of my corpmates. Having a scout alt will help you die less in scary space, but the same thing can be accomplished by corpmates doing you a favor.
edit to add: as far as lowsec, yeah, if you play alone, you're going to die a bit more than most. But who cares. Dying in this game is a bigger deal than in most MMO's, it is true. But it still isn't a very big deal. Fly cheap ships, learn to scan, and don't let the piwates smack get on your nerves when their 1337 gatecamp successfully smartbombs you once in awhile.
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Merouk Baas
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:30:00 -
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The average number of accounts per player is 2 (according to some long-ago dev blog or economic newsletter I don't feel like searching for), so I guess the number of people with 1 account is proportional to the number of people with 3+ accounts.
It's easy to get addicted more and try multiple accounts, but really, most high-sec stuff can be done solo, and if you're looking to venture out of high-sec, you kinda need to group with real people (your alts won't have fast enough reaction time or the ability to multitask well).
The biggest thing that pushes for making an alt is the whole cyno-jumping mechanic. I guess CCP really really wanted us to rely on friends for it, but it just really really sucks as a limitation.
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Agent Unknown
Caldari
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:32:00 -
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Yes. I forgot to mention that you are in fact reading something that is called a signature. |
Cybarite
Gallente YARRRDIES Inc.
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:37:00 -
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Originally by: Finder NSA It seems that everyone who spends any amount of time playing runs multiple accounts...it also seems to be a requirement to venture out of high-sec unless you want to group constantly.
no it's simply faster.
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Ra'Jirahd
Secular Entropy
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:39:00 -
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I wouldn't say it is completely necessary, however, it definitely helps. What it can allow you to do is train multiple characters each to very specialized skills. As to where on one account if you want to dabble in a multitude of things you need to take the time to train each course independently. As far 'venturing out of high-sec' you don't need multiple accounts. Many people with multiple accounts actually stay in high-sec. The overall work of multiple accounts can be a little difficult at first but the payout increases respectively. Also, if paying for those accounts is a concern, the extra income generated can be used to pay for one of two of the accounts through PLEX. So, in my opinion, having multiple accounts is a great way to experience a wider range of the game and be more efficient in doing such.
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Capt Fossil
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:46:00 -
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I have one account, lost my no skilled Domi in a Lvl 2 and I can relate. Was thinking about a Logistics alt, but I wasted all my isk on broken pos parts.
I am going back to Hello Kitty.... much safer.
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Maewei Balducci
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Posted - 2010.06.04 02:59:00 -
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Edited by: Maewei Balducci on 04/06/2010 03:03:38 Edited by: Maewei Balducci on 04/06/2010 03:02:51 Edited by: Maewei Balducci on 04/06/2010 03:01:48 Edited by: Maewei Balducci on 04/06/2010 03:00:30
as they said having a 2nd account can help a lot in all way ; scouting, missioning easier, mining with a hauler, selling with a vision on 2 region at the same time... it can help a lot. it's true lots of people have multiple account in eve, it's common. but it's not way mandatory.
you can even play alone in 0.0 if you want. it's possible. the value of groups in eve is very important, but if you want to play solo you can, always. (the only exception is using capital ships, as you need a cyno alt/corpmate)
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Shijo Kingo
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Posted - 2010.06.04 03:33:00 -
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It's not required. It's just that experienced players often have an abundance of isk so they can easily afford multiple accounts which of course are very useful but not necessarily the source of their success in eve.
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Capt Fossil
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.06.04 03:47:00 -
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Yes
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Akita T
Caldari Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2010.06.04 03:58:00 -
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Originally by: Finder NSA It seems that everyone who spends any amount of time playing runs multiple accounts.
Not necessarily. Plenty of stuff to do on a single account. Easier on the nerves too.
Quote: it also seems to be a requirement to venture out of high-sec unless you want to group constantly.
Why WOULDN'T you want to group constantly ? But yeah, I guess, seeing how this is a massively multiplayer game, if for some obscure reason you do not want to "group constantly", your only reasonable option would be to become multiple people... err, I mean pilots... so, yeah, multiple accounts.
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Apotamkin
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Posted - 2010.06.04 04:27:00 -
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Many think up to 40%-50% of the total playing population of EVE has 2 or more accounts. I think that just might be accurate. |
Diomedes Calypso
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Posted - 2010.06.04 04:31:00 -
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Second accounts help but are not necessarily needed if you are always fleeted up.
What you do need is something else to do while you're playing that will still allow you to concentrate too. So much of the game isn't really engrossing enough to keep your concentration... but for me at least, runnign two clients keeps me busy concentrating on the game... reading something else or watching tv seems to make it easier to flake out on your game responsiblities.
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Potrero
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2010.06.04 04:36:00 -
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Originally by: Finder NSA It seems that everyone who spends any amount of time playing runs multiple accounts...it also seems to be a requirement to venture out of high-sec unless you want to group constantly.
What do you mean by advance?
There are players who make multiple billions a month. When I ask them how they do it their method usually requires at least two accounts. But you can still develop your character and make lots of ISK on a single account. It just depends on your definition of advancement.
As for venturing out of high-sec. I run one account and spend almost 100% of my time in 0.0. Often alone but sometimes within corp.
Running missions in Curse or Syndicate can be very profitable.
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Zeba
Minmatar Honourable East India Trading Company
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Posted - 2010.06.04 04:39:00 -
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If you want to play eve as a massively single player game then yes multiple accounts are pretty much a requirement if you want to do anything past running missions. However there is not much reason to have multiple accounts for the average socialy oriented player who likes to work and play with others. Regardless either way is the correct way to play eve as it is your money after all. I will add though that a second account can be extremely useful when you get to cap ships so you can have your own cyno dropper or parking alt if you happen to fly supercaps. Otherwise the other two slots on your account work fine for rolling a hauler and trade alt.
Originally by: CCP Zymurgist Get off the forums and go kill someone!
Originally by: Marchocias + = +
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Cipher Jones
Minmatar
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Posted - 2010.06.04 04:48:00 -
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my alt doesn't own a single gun. This is clearly a signature. |
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mechtech
SRS Industries SRS.
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Posted - 2010.06.04 04:55:00 -
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Originally by: Zeba If you want to play eve as a massively single player game then yes multiple accounts are pretty much a requirement if you want to do anything past running missions. However there is not much reason to have multiple accounts for the average socialy oriented player who likes to work and play with others. Regardless either way is the correct way to play eve as it is your money after all. I will add though that a second account can be extremely useful when you get to cap ships so you can have your own cyno dropper or parking alt if you happen to fly supercaps. Otherwise the other two slots on your account work fine for rolling a hauler and trade alt.
As a trader I disagree. It's mandatory for me to have multiple accounts.
Also, if you are a 0.0 dweller, it can also be really helpful to have a second account for scouting/cyno and isk making in high-sec.
Multiple accounts aren't required, but really do help in this game. 8 accounts here
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Hecatonis
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Posted - 2010.06.04 05:10:00 -
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Originally by: Finder NSA It seems that everyone who spends any amount of time playing runs multiple accounts...it also seems to be a requirement to venture out of high-sec unless you want to group constantly.
i disagree, people run multiple accounts cut their income by the amount of accounts they own. i just finished a DED 6 site with a corp mate and his alt, we could have dont it with another corp member but its a thursday night. we still pulling in 400 mil off of one site.
He might have got twice as much as me, but running two accounts he still made the same. whe nyou are using a scanning, scout, or something like that where you are getting no income at all. you are losing money and franky being anti social in a multi-player game. way to go guys :P
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Kyra Felann
Gallente Neh'bu Kau Beh'Hude Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2010.06.04 05:16:00 -
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I have only ever had one character and one account for over two years. I've never really felt the need for any more. -----SIGNATURE-----
Originally by: CCP Ginger Ships have crews, most pod controlled frigates do not, above that they have crews of varying sizes. Hope that helps.
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Emma Royd
Caldari Maddled Gommerils
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Posted - 2010.06.04 05:20:00 -
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It totally depends on what you want to do in the game.
For industry players, I guess a lot of them (myself included) started off by mining, so a 2nd account is very useful for hauling back to station, so that would advance your game play quite a lot.
For mission runners, having a dedicated salvager that can mop up behind the combat character can help speed things up if you want to salvage missions.
For PvP then I'm not sure it makes any real difference apart from maybe a scout or possibly logistics character.
All in all, it's how YOU want to play the game that's important, if you want to run 1 account and maybe not advance quite as fast as someone with 2 or more, then so what, what's the big rush anyway?
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Zeba
Minmatar Honourable East India Trading Company
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Posted - 2010.06.04 05:24:00 -
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Originally by: mechtech As a trader I disagree. It's mandatory for me to have multiple accounts.
Well I did say multiple accounts were a requirement for anything past running missions. Don't take the massively single player comment to heart if it doesn't apply to you personally as its a perfectly legit way to play. =p
Originally by: CCP Zymurgist Get off the forums and go kill someone!
Originally by: Marchocias + = +
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Sisohiv
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Posted - 2010.06.04 05:31:00 -
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I multibox but not for the reasons you seem to think you need to.
Full PvP Amarr Char PvP/ PvE Amarr, Gall, Matar, Cal Char. (Original account) All Indy with Gall HAC and Carrier (Me) Pure Cal Hac and Manufacturing.
It lets me have the skills to do just avout anything in EvE. I can run a POS, run an Alliance, fight capital or non capital, mine, reprocess, farm loot, farm LP, farm Data cores. Do whatever I take a notion to do. Down side? On any given month I might be looking at a few billion just in Skill books. If I want to make ISK I actually need to drop back to 2 active accounts. I dont fight with them all at once. The all PvP char will engage anything that moves. Exception being, a Vaga or Cane. For those I bring in one of the the other 3 accounts.
This habit of managing like this for me didnt start here. I ported the behaviour from SWG. There it was a crafting 'requirement' to have multiples. More harvesters and buildings. Here its because EvE is a niche game where everything is a one trick pony and I can do more now. Not all at once but depending on what I am in the mood for. |
digitalwanderer
Gallente DF0 incorporated
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Posted - 2010.06.04 05:34:00 -
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CCP actively encourages multiple accounts,as they have that special offer for an extra account for 1/2 price for 6 months,and they offer that every year.
Some of the content in game is designed to encourage that on purpose,as some here have mentioned it already,though extreme users with up to 8 accounts requires a special brand of crazy,not to mention being quite expensive too,but that's just me.
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Fikreta
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Posted - 2010.06.04 05:42:00 -
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Legal multiboxing is pure evil and I wish it never happened. Because, you know, this is MMO game after all: players should be always encouraged to cooperate, not to become self-sufficient.
Btw I also have two accounts and will open third soon because, sadly, playing EVE is so much easier that way. Whatever you do, be it missioning, mining, trade, pirating... you'll become SIGNIFICANTLY more efficient with 2+ accounts.
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Akita T
Caldari Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2010.06.04 06:19:00 -
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Originally by: Apotamkin Many think up to 40%-50% of the total playing population of EVE has 2 or more accounts. I think that just might be accurate.
Actually, CCP has repeatedly said in the past that number has been fluctuating somewhere around 20% for years (give or take 5%), they don't know for sure exactly how much. Why no precise numbers ? Because they can't easily match accounts to individuals when they only pay via GTCs/PLEXes, or when some people use multiple credit cards with different spelling of the name to pay for their alt accounts, or you might have separate individuals with the same name and so on. So 25% would be around the maximum. Certainly nowhere near 50%.
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Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
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Posted - 2010.06.04 06:29:00 -
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No.
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