Jose Chung
Minmatar
House of Bone
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Posted - 2011.06.25 01:41:00 -
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Edited by: Jose Chung on 25/06/2011 01:44:07
I apologize if the contents of this post are moot, having already been addressed by CCP. The sheer volume of forum activity generated by the fecal vortex of the last few days precludes my ability to keep up. I have only just read the most recent dev blog, and this is my response.
In the Fearless article, "Delivering the goods: virtual sales in Incarna," written by Scott Holden we find the following quotations:
"Not all virtual purchases will focus on customization: some will simply be new items, ammunition, ships, etc. that can be purchsed outright."
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"One other service we're looking at is selling faction standings."
As noted above, these quotes aren't from the feature "Are virtual goods sales in EVE a good thing?" which can fairly be described as an exaggerated internal discussion on the merits of micro transactions. This was an informative article describing CCP's the intended plans for the game. The article blurb plainly says, "Specifically, how will this strategy unfold in Incarna?" For Zulu to then say, "They are not CCP policy nor are they a reliable source of CCP views as a company," borders on dishonesty.
While I do not agree with the attitude of many people who called for various persons to be pilloried, tarred and feathered, immolated, or forced to endure a back-to-back screening of The Human Centipede and Margaret Thatcher's most recent sex tape, the reasons for their anger and frustration are at least somewhat justified.
It has been an internet eternity since a multitude of issues came to light, and the response from CCP has yet to attain the status of lackluster. The primary concern repeatedly referenced in the epic thread started by CCP Pann has yet to be addressed to the satisfaction of the player community, in spite of it appearing easily over 100 times in huge yellow typeface: Are you moving beyond VANITY AUR items? I would add as a follow-up question: Is it the intention of CCP to introduce skill point and/or faction standing increases to the exchange, as has been alluded to?
I love EVE. I've got more than 5 years of effort and resources invested in this world, and I would hate to see it destroyed through a bad business decision resulting in unbalanced play, a player boycott, or worse, player apathy. EVE has been more than a game to me, it has been a hobby - a labor of love. I want what is best for New Eden, and I lament that the mutually beneficial relationship between CCP and the player base has been poisoned over the last three days. I urge CCP to be more forthcoming before the dosage reaches fatal levels and a critical mass of players decide to take their time, energy, and money where they think it might be better utilized and appreciated.
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