Veryez
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.08.05 02:21:00 -
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First off, I like this format of CSM minutes. Sure it takes more time to read then over, but I prefer details and the ability to come to my own conclusions.
Next, I want to thank Seleene and Trebor, for their dedication to the community and their hard work at the meeting. Seleene has taken communication with the community to a new (and better level) with his frequent posts and his Blog/Tweets, that takes dedication and commitment, so thank you (and keep herding those cats).
Trebor was obviously well prepared for this meeting, his preparation shows through in his questions. I am glad to have someone take his election so seriously.
Two Step, though he appeared argumentative at times, brought a lot of energy and preparation into this meeting. It seemed like he was able to talk on every issue, and I do agree with his assessment that Wormholes are "perfect". To me Wormholes are an example of how good EvE (and CCP) can be.
To the other CSM members, while you might not have always been active in every area. You all had no problems speaking up in your areas of expertise and for the most part were fairly logical and I believe a credit to your constituents.
Some specific thoughts, The CSM chairman should be elected by the CSM members, popular vote is wrong. Overall, the CSM and CCP is too narrowly focused on 0.0. Here's my first fix for 0.0. Remove local, do it now. Perfect intel in a crutch for people, and needs to go with no replacement. We Wh dwellers make do, once you get over the initial shock of not having perfect intel, you learn to deal with it. Here's another thought, when you make stations destructable, make stargates destructible/buildable too (but say it takes 24 hours to build). This introduces the ability to completely isolate an enemy and/or bypass one of their strongly defended systems.
Lastly on ship balancing, it sounds all well and good, but I am against it since it tends to "dumb down EvE". It pigeon holes ships into roles, and setups. I can fly every sub cap ship in EvE at lvl 5 skills and use every t2 weapon in the game, the last thing I want is to only be able to use a ship in one or two roles. I like that fitting a ship requires thought , and that it is possible to 'skin a cat' in different ways. When EvE stops being "spreadsheets online", is probably the day I'll end all my accounts.
Lastly, earlier in the year CCP stated they wanted to do something to recognize EvE's long time players and thank them. I would have expected to see something about this "Player Experience" section on Friday. Sadly CCP and the CSM said little to nothing about any initiatives in this direction. I understand the desire to help newer players and to get them to stick with EvE, but as CCP earlier said this was also important, I would have hoped for some information here too. |