Krystal Vernet
Minmatar
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Posted - 2011.06.25 01:38:00 -
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This is not the time to batten down the hatches and spit out non-apologetic bull****. This is the time to actually visibly address player concerns and answer the questions, especially the one in big yellow font.
I have a current sub for two months because I took advantage of the reactivation deal and wanted to see Incarna. I have no intention of continuing beyond those two months (provided I still have Internet capable of playing the game), if the apparent direction of Eve Online is towards a microtransaction-based game, particularly if AUR or PLEX beyond an in-game advantage in any way, shape, or form.
I will accept items with a different look as long as they're functionally the same as any other faction ship or other item of the same type. I will accept expensive vanity items, even the monocle.
I will not accept items in the NEx shop that are functionally better than any item already in Eve Online. I will not accept "unlocks" that are not purely for vanity (more fitting saves or additional skillpoints being two examples of such). I will not accept any item in the NEx shop that will be viewed as mandatory or makes the game easier for those with a flush cash wallet.
Should the unacceptable happen, I will simply unsubscribe, purge the game from my system, and actively discourage others from giving your company, CCP, any business, whether through Eve Online, DUST 514, World of Darkness, or any other product you may create. At that point, you will have shown to me your utter disregard for a significant portion of your community and / or an incredible lack of understanding about what this portion of the community is looking for and values in this game.
I don't want to do this. Eve Online is unique in the MMORPG industry. It's the only space-based game that I know of that's a giant sandbox, that encourages diversity in its player base and community, and that supports as much of that community as it can, from those damned dirty ape pirates to roleplayers to scammers to the big 0.0 alliances. You haven't always succeeded, but you do it enough to keep us hooked.
Just, please, don't make Eve Online into yet another microtransaction game. Don't kill what makes Eve the game it is in some vain search for more money. Far better than any ISK you make IRL from this is the community you fostered. The community is what makes this worth the money. Not the shinies. Not the hype. The people - games and developers both - cooperate and share in making the Eve Online universe into something that enriches the lives of those that take part. Reward that. Not someone's open wallet.
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