Aidan Brooder
Dynasphere Ltd.
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Posted - 2013.06.08 16:46:00 -
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First of all, as many others have said: You paid CCP for a service. Now it is their money.
Yesterday I stumbled over one of the systems Dusties are in between games. Curious I took the chance and talked with them for a few hours, asking about the game, etc.
The five big points that came out of almost 3 hours talk were:
1. A LOT of them wanted to know more about EVE. Many of them plan to try it. Some were a bit scared because of EVEs complexity. But agreed that with a corp to show you the ropes they would be able to cope.
2. Many of them formerly played BF or other of the prominent shooters, but were looking for something new, something more persistent. Most said that DUST could use more development, but also most agreed that DUST was on the right track.
3. All - capsuleers & Dusties - were very much looking forward to the market integration. EVE players wanted to be able to supply DUST players. They wanted a realistic market with player driven economy. And generally all wanted more integration between the two games.
4. Also, there seems to be little knowledge on what options there currently are for Space-Ground support. CCP should make this clear on both sides. The only thing I know is you can somehow do it as part of faction warfare.
5. There was a fear on both sides that this will be a game dominated by major EVE Alliances. Both on the DUST side and the EVE side most players agreed that there should be an opportunity for smaller corporations to have a DUST contingent (... or DUST merc corps having their own 'air support' and enjoy the full scope of the game, including setting up bases, etc.. Also both EVE players & DUSTies agreed it should NOT only be part of factional warfare. They are mercs. We can all use mercs to harass our neighbors. ;)
Until yesterday I didn't really care about DUST that much. As many others I would play it if there was a PC version.
But I do see a lot of dreams there and a lot of inspiration. Which means that CCP has a great chance to make DUST a second EVE.
It will never be a BF or COD replacement. And in my opinion we should be happy about that. It could be another slowly & steadily growing game. Just like EVE never had and never will have the subscription numbers that WOW has. |