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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:16:54 -0400
To: [email protected]
Subject: ccp ceo global msg sent today
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sent by hilmar to ccp global list-

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We live in interesting times; in fact CCP is the kind of company that if things get repetitive we instinctively crank it up a notch. That, we certainly have done this week. First of we have Incarna, an amazing technological and artistic achievement. A vision from years ago realized to a point that no one could have imaged but a few months ago. It rolls out without a hitch, is in some cases faster than what we had before, this is the pinnacle of professional achievement. For all the noise in the channel we should all stand proud, years from now this is what people will remember.

But we have done more, not only have we redefined the production quality one can apply to virtual worlds with the beautiful Incarna but we have also defined what it really means to make virtual reality more meaningful than real life when it comes to launching our new virtual goods currency, Aurum.

Naturally, we have caught the attention of the world. Only a few weeks ago we revealed more information about DUST 514 and now we have done it again by committing to our core purpose as a company by redefining assumptions. After 40 hours we have already sold 52 monocles, generating more revenue than any of the other items in the store.

This we have done after months of research by a group of highly competent professionals, soliciting input and perspective from thought leaders and experts in and around our industry. We have communicated our intention here internally in very wide circles through the Virtual Economy Summit presentation at the GSM, our Fearless newsletter, sprint reviews, email lists and multiple other channels. This should not come as a surprise to anyone.

Currently we are seeing _very predictable feedback_ on what we are doing. Having the perspective of having done this for a decade, I can tell you that this is one of the moments where we look at what our players do and less of what they say. Innovation takes time to set in and the predictable reaction is always to resist change.

We went out with a decisive strategy on pricing and we will stay the course and not flip flop around or knee jerk react to the predictable. That is not saying nothing will change, on the contrary, in fact we know that success in this space is through learning and adapting to _what is actually happening_ and new knowledge gained in addition to what we knew before and expected.

All that said, I couldn+ót be prouder of what we have accomplished as a company, changing the world is hard and we are doing it as so many times before! Stay the course, we have done this many times before.

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Originally by: XIRUSPHERE

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Also known as Hilmars Killmail

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Originally by: XIRUSPHERE

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Also known as Hilmars Killmail

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Originally by: Josh Bolder

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Guys this looks like a troll, look at the e-mail why would they not send it using a intranet or company e-mails, why would it be gmail and hush, i don't think so.

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Currently we are seeing _very predictable feedback_ on what we are doing.

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Originally by: Josh Bolder

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Guys this looks like a troll, look at the e-mail why would they not send it using a intranet or company e-mails, why would it be gmail and hush, i don't think so.

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Originally by: Cataca

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Just to not look foolish afterwards, do we have any proof of some kind?

I could conjure the same thing up if given some time.

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Originally by: Gnulpie

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Currently we are seeing _very predictable feedback_ on what we are doing.

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If you predicted this 'feedback', why didn't do you any precautions in advance to crank down the volume and amount of this 'feedback'?

This looks a bit odd.

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His name was John Turbefield!

Originally by: RAW23

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If you want to know if it's real or not, just check CCP Manifest's Twitter feed.
Oh, what the hell, I'll save you the time. He says it is real.

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Originally by: Blood Fart

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we redefined the production quality one can apply to virtual worlds with the beautiful Incarna but we have also defined what it really means to make virtual reality more meaningful than real life



I think someone has had a total break with reality.

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Originally by: SwiftShadow14

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Actually about 1500 people seem to have, luckily they're all leaving.

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His name was John Turbefield!

Originally by: Raid'En

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Originally by: RAW23

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If you want to know if it's real or not, just check CCP Manifest's Twitter feed.
Oh, what the hell, I'll save you the time. He says it is real.

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no, he was talking about Pann having a family issue on his last twit (well from what i read i think at least)

however the fact the letter's thread got deleted is something else...

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Originally by: SwiftShadow14

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Originally by: Blood Fart

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we redefined the production quality one can apply to virtual worlds with the beautiful Incarna but we have also defined what it really means to make virtual reality more meaningful than real life



I think someone has had a total break with reality.

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Actually about 1500 people seem to have, luckily they're all leaving.

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Originally by: Blood Fart

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we redefined the production quality one can apply to virtual worlds with the beautiful Incarna but we have also defined what it really means to make virtual reality more meaningful than real life



I think someone has had a total break with reality.

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Originally by: Kuronaga

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CCP has trained its players for 8 years on how to infiltrate corporations and leak information.

Are they really surprised we put this training to use now?

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