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Rixx Javix
The Tuskers
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:04:00 -
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Originally posted on Eveoganda:
The Eve community has responded amazingly well to this week's horrible tragedy. I have honestly never been prouder of my own association with Eve Online, CCP and my fellow pilots. What happened in Libya is nothing short of horrible and tragic and pointless violence. But, whatever the real world implications may be, we all have a virtual universe to live in.
So, what now?
There have already been calls to memorialize VR in-game and I wholeheartedly support those calls. The ideas have varied from a perma-cyno in Jita to a Titan wreck in a meaningful zero space system. Again, these are all good ideas. And I would support them. But, I wonder.
With a global player-base and around half-a-million players, the tragedy of this week seems almost inevitable. Something like this had to happen eventually. And as Eve continues to get longer in the tooth, such a tragedy is invariably going to happen again. And again. And again. This is in no way intended to take away from what happened this week, but it will happen again. For those of you young enough not to notice, we are all going to die someday.
What I'm driving at here is nothing short of a permanent massive memorial to the fallen in-game. Something that fits within the context of Eve, the universe, lore, and conventional mechanics. If Capsuleers are the Gods of New Eden, then I think they deserve a God-like Memorial of significance. We humans, and I suspect Capsuleers as well, have historically erected large scale memorial systems to honor those that have passed away before us. I suspect that the future will not be all that different. Especially when it is an immortal Capsuleer that has passed into the great mystery.
To my mind, nothing symbolizes the "great mystery" in New Eden more than the Eve Gate. It is where our ancestors came from and beyond which is nothing more than the great unknown.
What I am suggesting is the creation of the opposite. A Great Ring of Fire on the opposite end of the universe from the Eve Gate. A dark hole that symbolizes the place where we go after death. The great beyond.
A place where the mechanic exists to immortalize those Capsuleers of distinction that have left us forever. Not those that un-sub never to return, but those that have tied their lives in a significant way to our universe and that we know have left real life as well. A hall of heroes if you will, a Hall of Fame, a grand memorial to the fallen.
I suggest inclusion in such a memorial would require action from the elected body of the CSM with final approval given by CCP. The details seem easy enough to imagine.
Sean's passing has, I suspect, left us all feeling a little mortal this week. I know it has made me feel the years pilling on. Perhaps this is one way to give something special back to Sean and the others that will eventually take his side, on the other side.
It is only another suggestion. As I said before, I'd support any memorial that happens in his honor. As always, I tend to think things through to their logical conclusion and how it impacts the game in the bigger picture.
Maybe now is not the time. But, then again, maybe now is the perfect time.
Your thoughts?
http://eveoganda.blogspot.com |
Karbox Delacroix
Emo Rage Quit
54
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:08:00 -
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A black hole devouring a star. Light falling into the void. |
Jim Era
2976
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:10:00 -
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Automate their ships and have them in an observable but not accessible place and just pewpew forever? |
Alua Oresson
Demon-War-Lords
Fatal Ascension
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:11:00 -
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I don't think I need to say anything, but this idea is good. Even by the standards of Rixx it is a good idea.
http://pvpwannabe.blogspot.com/ |
Nyjil Lizaru
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
2
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:16:00 -
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Yes, please. I imagine it could be gated fairly by CCP and the CSM. |
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
2189
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:16:00 -
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I'm getting sick of seeing these threads so from now on I will start trolling them 
"A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
2362
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:16:00 -
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From body to body our spirits speed on
Seeking new forms, when the old one has gone.
And the form that it takes, is the fabric we wrought
On the loom of the mind from the fire of thought
As dew is drawn upward in rays to descend,
Our thoughts drift away and in destiny blend.
We cannot escape them for petty or great,
Or evil or noble, they fashion our fate.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
Ajit Kumar Bhattacharya
Metaphysical Utopian Society Explorations
1207
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:17:00 -
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I support this idea. Please consider doing it CCP. |
Nyjil Lizaru
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
2
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:19:00 -
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Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:I'm getting sick of seeing these threads so from now on I will start trolling them
http://mabricksmumblings.blogspot.com/2012/09/let-us-be-true-to-one-another.html
Be who you are! |
Niko la Tesla
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
6
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:20:00 -
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You have my vote. If votes count. |
highonpop
Eve Liberation Force
Fatal Ascension
285
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:21:00 -
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Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:I'm getting sick of seeing these threads so from now on I will start trolling them
Or you could not be a **** and just stop reading them
http://www.soundboard.com/sb/Very%20best%20of%20Makalu%20Zarya
R.I.P Vile Rat
http://evemaps.dotlan.net/live/Outpost/Rename/2012-09-12 |
devilish instability
Galactic Intelligence Agency
0
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:24:00 -
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Who cares, move on, Goons don't need anymore attention then they are receiving. |
Azazel Shardani
Viziam
Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:25:00 -
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You are talking about a ring of fire for fallen clones, get your lore right |
G'rudge
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
6
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:26:00 -
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omg I get misty eyed thinking of this memorial place.. pleeeze we need it.
CCP If you need a corporate angle to justify the project, just think of the press EVE will get. |
Scatha
T-Cells
Moar Tears
1
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:27:00 -
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This is a really good idea.
Nice job Rixx. |
Tutsunucann
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:30:00 -
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This would be much better than a titan wreck, or a statue, or a system name change.
EVE is populated with real people (bots notwithstanding :p), who spend many many hours of their lives on this pastime we collectively enjoy. I don't think an in-game tribute is too much to ask.
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Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
2363
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:33:00 -
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I completely agree, as long as it honors all who pass on and not just the preverbial star quarterback.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
Thorvik
Minmatar Ship Construction Services
Ushra'Khan
43
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:37:00 -
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Rixx Javix wrote:Originally posted on Eveoganda:
~snip~
What I am suggesting is the creation of the opposite. A Great Ring of Fire on the opposite end of the universe from the Eve Gate. A dark hole that symbolizes the place where we go after death. The great beyond.
A place where the mechanic exists to immortalize those Capsuleers of distinction that have left us forever. Not those that un-sub never to return, but those that have tied their lives in a significant way to our universe and that we know have left real life as well. A hall of heroes if you will, a Hall of Fame, a grand memorial to the fallen.
I suggest inclusion in such a memorial would require action from the elected body of the CSM with final approval given by CCP. The details seem easy enough to imagine.
~snip~
I love the idea of the ring of fire. Sean's death, though I didn't know him personally, saddened me a great deal.
Having the "Great Ring of Fire" encompass all of those that have died while their avatars roamed New Eden. Is a great idea!
As noted above, I didn't know him, but I suspect he wasn't the type of person who would think he placed himself in a higher order than any other player. He did what he did because he loved it and not to be selected for any greater recognition.
CCP, make a memorial for all of those that have been lost and will be lost in RL. You can add a plaque with the names of these individuals for all to see. |
Jonah Gravenstein
1213
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:40:00 -
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Honouring those that have left both the physical and the virtual world is a damn good idea, as a community we mourn those who have left us, this weeks events have proven this and a permanent memorial would be a fine way to remember those that have gone before us.
CCP can't patch stupid. |
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
2192
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:40:00 -
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highonpop wrote:Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:I'm getting sick of seeing these threads so from now on I will start trolling them Or you could not be a **** and just stop reading them
You obviously don't know me very well... I have nothing better to do and nowhere else to be 
"A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
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ISD Eshtir
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
147
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:44:00 -
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Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:I'm getting sick of seeing these threads so from now on I will start trolling them
Make no mistake. A community member passed away and i have zero tolerance for anyone that steps over the line in such threads.
ISD Eshtir
Vice Admiral
Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)
Interstellar Services Department |
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Sontir Fel
Federal Defense Union
Gallente Federation
2
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:47:00 -
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Valhalla in space, i heartily approve |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
2365
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Posted - 2012.09.14 20:48:00 -
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ISD Eshtir wrote:Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:I'm getting sick of seeing these threads so from now on I will start trolling them Make no mistake. A community member passed away and i have zero tolerance for anyone that steps over the line in such threads. As long as the ISD continue to moderate by the rules and not their emotions I think we're all in agreement.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
Carneros
Li3's Electric Cucumber
Li3 Federation
6
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Posted - 2012.09.14 21:11:00 -
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I like this idea. It reinforces that spark of truth in the concept that "EVE is Real."
EVE is a combination of real and imaginary. We do a lot for the imaginary side. Occasionally we do things for the real side as well. This seems like such an occasion. |
Per Bastet
B.O.O.M
Obsidian Mining Coalition
3
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Posted - 2012.09.14 21:11:00 -
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Ok, everyone Tweet this Thread at CCP and get them to notice it. |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
2368
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Posted - 2012.09.14 21:12:00 -
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Whats a tweet? 
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
Hans Jagerblitzen
Autocannons Anonymous
Late Night Alliance
2915
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Posted - 2012.09.14 21:14:00 -
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I've gone ahead and created a thread internally as well so that this is brought directly to developer attention. Thanks for the great suggestion, Rixx!
Vice Secretary of the 7th Council of Stellar Management.
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Jim Era
2977
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Posted - 2012.09.14 21:16:00 -
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ISD Eshtir wrote:
Make no mistake. A community member passed away and i have zero tolerance for anyone that steps over the line in such threads.
Why so much special treatment?
Will we all receive this? |
Rixx Javix
The Tuskers
89
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Posted - 2012.09.14 21:19:00 -
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Jim - that's kind of the point to this idea.
http://eveoganda.blogspot.com |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
2368
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Posted - 2012.09.14 21:21:00 -
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Jim Era wrote:ISD Eshtir wrote:
Make no mistake. A community member passed away and i have zero tolerance for anyone that steps over the line in such threads.
Why so much special treatment? Will we all receive this?
Yes Jim, the idea is to create a memorial with the names of all confirmed deceased EVE members, not just the popular ones.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine |
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