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Cypherdog
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Posted - 2013.07.15 11:29:00 -
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I wonder how is EVE preparing to face the might of Chris Roberts' new MMO. I am a devoted "casual" EVE player and so far I managed to convince 1 player -my cousin- to join me in EVE, but lately we are having conversations about Star Citizen, and I am afraid I am going to loose my only wingman in space.
EVE has a decade of Lore and stories that players have written. EVE can hold massive battles in one single server. EVE is brutal, unforgiving. EVE is EVE.
But because most of us are familiar with Robert's Space Industries and games (freelancer, Wing Commander) , I wonder what is CCP's plan to counteract the loss of subscriptions to an MMO that promises (and surely deliver) a more personal and immersive space flying experience? The universe size will not be as big at launch, but in time, just like CCP did when player's are handed the tools to shape the universe, it will expand massively, and probably match most of he expectations of many scy-fi players.
I thought Incarna was a cool step to attract skeptical players and make the experience more personal. Why didn't The Mittani and henchmen expressed their negative opinions at the previous fanfest , when the Incarna facts were unveiled, instead of burning Jita and leave a fair chuck of designers and Devs unemployed. I could not wait for Incarna to be online. Alas, tradition proved more resilient than change. And Incarna will never come back....unless.... Star Citizen proves that it can be done.
Now I understand the prejudice against "spacebarbie" gameplay. But just like with everything in EVE, if you don't like it, you don't have to do it. (I am against the gtfo stance of most)
I still think that Dust 514is destined to fail. It won't do any favours to EVE. There's a game called Titan Fall, that is so reminiscent of Dust. And better imo.
I am a casual player, I see EVE from outside the box. My opinions are just the way I feel at the moment, and at the moment I see EVE going for another decade but significantly less strong after SC is launched.
Care to share your thoughts? |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2013.07.15 11:35:00 -
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Sorry, I searched for other threads and page crashed. Hence my post. |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2013.07.15 11:54:00 -
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Note that I didn't say the EVE was going to get Killed. That's not happening for many years if ever. ...a dwindling player base on the other hand...
And regarding delivering promises...we're talking Chris Roberts, a passionate guy with loads of backing from a big fanbase over the years that precede CCP! |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2013.07.15 13:08:00 -
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I see some just like to dismiss any new space game, because EVE is so "niche" and nothing can touch it. I hope that's not the same attitude CCP have towards EVE. I don't think because some of you are sure SC cannot make a dent on EVE, it will always be safe in it's niche. Or will it? |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2013.07.15 15:19:00 -
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Malcanis wrote:There is the additional complication that with things like the POS code literally no one knows how it really works. It can't be "patched"; it has to be rewritten from scratch.
Because is Jovian tech?
On a serious note, and forgive me if me if I bring this back, what was CCP thinking when they attempted Incarna if as you describe one feature can only be looked at every 5 expansions? Roberts is feeding from that right now. And it might actually works. |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2013.07.15 16:52:00 -
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Ilkahn wrote:
I think he works for them, nice plug for your company though. Lots of EVE bashing and i love how you bring up one guys name and put "might" with it. No way did EVE Online get to where it is on the back of one individual, nor shall the other game unless of course it's going to look like pong.
Nope, i dont'. My post is not intended to bash CCP. Just nudge them a little. |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2013.10.18 09:44:00 -
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Shalua Rui wrote:Doubtful SC will do anything to EVE or vice versa, especially BECAUSE they do not compare... I just hope EVE will survive the mass Goon-situs, looking at how the forums over there are already crawling with them. 
After seeing SC promo vids, I could say a few things:
EVE ships are way better looking than SC's. Even if SC's are visually customisable. Which is a dream. But the cockpit view looks better in Valkyrie. More futuristic and exotic.
SC won't be able to hold huge online battles like EVE. Not that I ever participated in one, but meh. And they're too laggy.
EVE's mythology is tremendously rich, only compared to Star Wars. SC's is about to be written.
If this is Robert's retirement plan, I think he is going to do the best he can to keep this baby alive for many years to come, and for generations to enjoy.
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Cypherdog
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Posted - 2014.01.03 19:09:00 -
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digitalwanderer wrote:looks way better than EVE....Check.
Has realistic physics for the ships...Check.
Has joystick support and plays in first person view...Check.
Has oculous VR support for those wearing VR heatsets for ultimate immersion...Check.
Has way more realistic damage models where ships will be falling to pieces by enemy gun fire....Check.
Has the same G force effect that make todays pilots pass out in extremely demanding maneuvers...Check.
For some of those reasons is that I am personally not that convinced, because SC seems to behave with today's laws of physics, engineering and flying models. For a futuristic sim, it doesn't seem to look too far ahead into the future, like EVE. If I want to fly a thing that resembled a plane in today's world, I'd stick to my DCS A-10. Maybe it's me, but the rookie ships, look really bland. They're all symmetrical, and even have wheels. EVE spaceship design is far ahead in that dept. Perhaps Valkyrie will bring some of the elements from SC, that EVE lacks. Like walking inside the ships and hangars.
My theory is that Valkyrie could be the answer to SC. But somehow I doubt they can take on Chris Roberts with the absolute lack of knowledge in avatar gameplay that CCP has got.
I for one, will play it. And since I've only got time in life for one game at a time, will unsub while trying SC. |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2014.02.05 17:31:00 -
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SC can't be housed in one server. It's technologically impossible because of the high fidelity graphics. But all the player's data will be. I don't know how that will work. I trust Roberts to keep a promise wayyy more than CCP. |
Cypherdog
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Posted - 2014.02.24 12:03:00 -
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Arkady Vachon wrote:
Eh...
Like a lot of other designs from SC, I personally don't find it interesting, or appealing. Looks like the modeler swiped the look of the AA turrets from Battlestar Galactica's main gun batteries.
Agree. Pretty uninspiring designs overall. Perhaps once you start playing they'll grow on you, but I doubt it, because the game in it's current pre-alpha is unplayable; at least for me. The framerate is very bad on my current laptop rig. |
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