Destination SkillQueue
Are We There Yet
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Posted - 2013.02.04 08:39:00 -
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Sura Sadiva wrote:I think NPC corps are actually used for 2 purpose:
1. For new or realuvely new players still looking around and getting the basic of the game.
2. Old players using them (with their main or their alts) to get advantage and, on some extend, exploiting the advantages and protections given by NPC corps.
I think the #2 should be severely nerfed.
So I agree with the OP general idea, but most of the changes he proposed are not a realistic option; like limiting ppl in NPC copr to 1.0, 0.9, negating mining and so on. This would results simply in cutting the legs for true new players that need to graps the general meanings of the game and evaluate the options they have. Other ideas may be more intersting (like limiting station services to the NPC copr you belong or denying the bounties options).
In general most of the "protections" and advantage offered by NPC corps are a benefit only for experienced players that know how to take advantage of the system.
So instead of totally denying some aspects of the game (that would be disruptive for new players) I think should be more a progressive pushing to leave the NPC corp making stay there not convenient.
What you describe is propably intentional, but it might not seem that way to you, since you're missing one important reason the NPC corps exist in the first place. That is to provide a final safe haven for all players to recuperate and lick their wounds. It's there to make sure you can't be griefed out of the game by in-game means. That reason for existing is specifically targeted for old and new players. No matter what enemies you make and how many people you **** off there needs to be an area where you can go get back on your feet and gather resources to try again. It's where people go when they're tired of the normal stressful drama and just want to get away from it all for a while. It ensures, that you always have other options besides quitting the game when you're driven to a corner or just need a break.
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