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Flamespar
Woof Club
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Posted - 2013.08.18 23:46:00 -
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What do you think the next expansion will be about?
Personally I'm hoping for something to rekindle my interest in this game.
Unfortunately all of the things I have been looking forward to seem to be firmly in the "soon" box with no hope of ever making it into the game (modular POS with interiors, comet mining, WiS).
I predict some minor tweaks and a "re-skinning" of an existing feature (production/ invention maybe)
I can post on a forum, therefore I represent everyone. |
KuroVolt
The Legion of Spoon
Curatores Veritatis Alliance
546
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Posted - 2013.08.19 00:54:00 -
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At fanfest they hinted something about being able to fly your own colours and build stargates to new places.
Though Im not sure if they meant that to be for the next expansion or just the general future. |
The Greenmachine Greenmachine
Green's Bicycle Shop
31
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Posted - 2013.08.19 00:57:00 -
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I heard we will be able to grow wings on our pod and soar about inside the stations that we always see while ship spinning... |
Felicity Love
Whore and Peace
814
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:05:00 -
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First "wave" of T2 rebalancing... frigs, and maybe exhumers. Tricky to do T2 cruisers, the issue being how not to overlap or duplicate overall T3 cruiser capabilities.
And it's time to change POS mechanics so that anchored towers, and all their structures, revert to "unanchored" status so they can be removed. Yes, I realize that the CSM's latest round of crowdsourcing has determined that to be of great interest to pilots in general.
Proud Beta Tester for "Bumping Uglies for Dummies" |
Sara Leone
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
0
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:07:00 -
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Flamespar wrote:What do you think the next expansion will be about?
Personally I'm hoping for something to rekindle my interest in this game.
Unfortunately all of the things I have been looking forward to seem to be firmly in the "soon" box with no hope of ever making it into the game (modular POS with interiors, comet mining, WiS).
I predict some minor tweaks and a "re-skinning" of an existing feature (production/ invention maybe)
Given how broken a lot of the old stuff is, there could well be three or four expansions just fixing bugs and balancing op mechanics. |
Sura Sadiva
Entropic Tactical Crew
562
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:15:00 -
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Flamespar wrote:What do you think the next expansion will be about?
+1% here, -1% there and some new texture.
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Leigh Akiga
State War Academy
Caldari State
87
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:23:00 -
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Flamespar wrote:What do you think the next expansion will be about?
ship balancing |
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ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
2390
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:33:00 -
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My speculation on the matter is bigger, better guns.
Just thinkin' aloud.
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
Captain
Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)
Interstellar Services Department |
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Mercas Alderau
Wholesale Merchants
7
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:38:00 -
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Sov-Mechanics, I suspect. |
Sylveria Relden
Spartan Shipyards
THE H0NEYBADGER
2
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:47:00 -
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As long as it's not pandas, we're good.  |
Caviar Liberta
Moira.
Villore Accords
133
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:49:00 -
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ISD Dorrim Barstorlode wrote:My speculation on the matter is bigger, better guns.
Just thinkin' aloud.
Bigger Railguns, Blasters and Lasers.
Setup up the cap chain guys I'm firing another volley.
(Heard something about Tech 3 adjustments) |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
36582
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Posted - 2013.08.19 01:51:00 -
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Our CQ's gain a 2nd Door. |
Kahetha
Sky Boxers
Northern Associates.
2
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Posted - 2013.08.19 03:39:00 -
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Well whatever it is it's not going to introduce new content.
I would say this is CCP's way of collectively punishing the payer base for what the crying masses after Incarna invoked, but I still believe that CCP actually wants to bring the ultimate space game... although that belief is fading fast  .
So what is the next expansion going to "be about" ? Well like the last five or so expansions it's probably not going to be about anything really, it's just going to be a fancy name for another batch of rehashed content - for what content exactly there are numerous examples in this thread already. Of course this is all stuff that in another game would just be released whenever it's done in a "Game_Client.version.number.more.numbers.584" -release, also known as a patch, but in EVE they want to release it in larger batches and call them "expansions".
I recall reading another thread somewhere earlier today by someone who seemed to think that CCP is only putting out rehashed existing content because the bulk of their workforce is focused on something else, and thus wondered what this something might be... I gather this must be a newer player who posted that thread because if you've seen how EVE has "developed" over the years you should know that, while it's possible the reason we're not seeing **** for content these days is that they are working on 'something' else which takes priority but is still under secrecy, this 'something' will surely turn out to be something completely out of nowhere, something no one saw coming, something that introduces shiny new stuff giving players a taste of what will not be expanded on for years, and ultimately, it will probably be something that seems rather pointless compared to all the things they could be doing.
For future reference here are a few things that I want expect in a science fiction space 'simulator' game, just off the top of my head as I think about EVE.
- "Manual" warp. Ability to warp a distance of my choosing in a direction of my choosing.
- "True" exploration. Players can find previously undiscovered/unexplored systems, go there, and develop them into "full" systems with stations and stargates etc.
- More realistic "ore distribution". Three ore sources; keep the exploration ore sites as they are, trash the 'things' called "asteroid belts" currently in game and replace them with Planet Rings and Asteroid Belts (an actual asteroid belt that obits around the star).
- Capital Mining Ship. Ties in with the above. Imagine the lovechild of a dreadnought and a Venture (Don't ask me how they 'do it', life... finds a way.). Imagine going Industrial Extraction Optimization Reconfiguration mode and unleashing a rack of Capital Strip Miners (or something like that) on the stony riches around you. (obligatory [HomerSimpson] MMmmhh.. Oooreeee...aaghhhhh...[/HomerSimpson])
- "Avatar gameplay". Well, duh... (no not bloody avatar like the blue aliens, avatar like the human-form ingame avatar)
If against all odds the next expansion does introduce new content I can refer to this post and say I CALLED IT when the new content is something no one could guess they could be working on. |
Luis Graca
204
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Posted - 2013.08.19 03:44:00 -
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I think the next expansion is going to be like the last 4 ............ more of the same |
Yaturi
The Scope
Gallente Federation
35
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Posted - 2013.08.19 03:44:00 -
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Space ships and kickboxing nuns |
Dinsdale Pirannha
Pirannha Corp
1143
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Posted - 2013.08.19 04:30:00 -
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The theme of the December release (for goodness sake's people, an expansion was Apochrypha, re-arranging deck chairs is not an expansion) will be announced in 3 or 5 days at GamesCom.
It will be focused on the continuing transfer of wealth generation from high sec to null sec, like the appropriation of a huge chunk of ice revenue and ore mining was. I fully expect to see the announcement of the beginning of the end of T2 mfg in high sec, and that null sec will eventually be the only place it can occur, which will dovetail nicely with the soon to be announced decimation of mfg and R&D station slots in high sec, and another order of magnitude in null sec station slots.
Before then, we will see the end of the Marauder as a mission boat as it is "re-balanced" into a PvP boat.
The command ship and command link nerfs hurts everyone, but no one more than incursion runners.
That is no co-incidence. And when CCP figures out the spaghetti code surrounding OGB's, that will also disappear with the winter release.
The cartels are issuing more propaganda about how they need renters to maintain their income streams. Frankly, the demand for rental space is unlikely to fill the space being offered, so CCP, in its ongoing efforts to turn Eve into NullSec Online, is going to have to incentivize players to want to go to null. That can only be done by wiping out high sec profitability and increasing null sec profitability.
So that is what the winter release will be about. CCP has been bleeding high sec by inches for a long time. But the bleeding will accelerate with the December release.
Most people viewed Orwell's writings as a warning.
The harper regime and the goons treat them as a guidebook. |
Jake Warbird
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
3199
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Posted - 2013.08.19 04:49:00 -
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Dinsdale Pirannha wrote:The theme of the December release (for goodness sake's people, an expansion was Apochrypha, re-arranging deck chairs is not an expansion) will be announced in 3 or 5 days at GamesCom.
It will be focused on the continuing transfer of wealth generation from high sec to null sec, like the appropriation of a huge chunk of ice revenue and ore mining was. I fully expect to see the announcement of the beginning of the end of T2 mfg in high sec, and that null sec will eventually be the only place it can occur, which will dovetail nicely with the soon to be announced decimation of mfg and R&D station slots in high sec, and another order of magnitude in null sec station slots.
Before then, we will see the end of the Marauder as a mission boat as it is "re-balanced" into a PvP boat.
The command ship and command link nerfs hurts everyone, but no one more than incursion runners.
That is no co-incidence. And when CCP figures out the spaghetti code surrounding OGB's, that will also disappear with the winter release.
The cartels are issuing more propaganda about how they need renters to maintain their income streams. Frankly, the demand for rental space is unlikely to fill the space being offered, so CCP, in its ongoing efforts to turn Eve into NullSec Online, is going to have to incentivize players to want to go to null. That can only be done by wiping out high sec profitability and increasing null sec profitability.
So that is what the winter release will be about. CCP has been bleeding high sec by inches for a long time. But the bleeding will accelerate with the December release.
tl;dr : Eve is dying. |
Inokuma Yawara
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
124
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Posted - 2013.08.19 05:13:00 -
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Sylveria Relden wrote:As long as it's not pandas, we're good.
Then we're not good. Because, I have it on good authority, the next expansion is going to be called "The Gas Cloud Mines of Pandoria."
Watch this space.-á New exciting signature in development. |
Hiyora Akachi
UNITAS.
Silent Infinity
198
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Posted - 2013.08.19 06:48:00 -
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My thoughts:
Our CQ gains a window thats covered by a big metal shutter and a post-it note.
Some more rebalancing.
Something everyone will hate.
New shiny textures for something.
And a million things will break |
Arduemont
Rotten Legion Ops
1774
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Posted - 2013.08.19 07:26:00 -
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We're not getting a Winter Expansion.
We haven't had an "expansion" since Crucible.
"In the age of information, ignorance is a choice." |
William Walker
House Aratus
Fatal Ascension
242
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Posted - 2013.08.19 07:31:00 -
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I don't care as long as they don't charge me extra for it. Day one DLC is rustling my jimmies.
pâ+(*GîÆGêçGîÆ*)n+ë pü+(pé£GêçpÇü-¦)pü+ (GùòGÇ+GùòG£+) |
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
16108
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Posted - 2013.08.19 07:36:00 -
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Arduemont wrote:We're not getting a Winter Expansion.
We haven't had an "expansion" since Crucible.
GǪother than Inferno, Retribution, and Odyssey GÇö all of which added more tools to the game than we've seen in a looong time.
GÇ£If you're not willing to fight for what you have in GëívGëí you don't deserve it, and you will lose it.GÇ¥
Get a good start: newbie skill plan 2.0. |
Solhild
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
1193
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Posted - 2013.08.19 07:46:00 -
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We'll get a new Paladin model. They finished it months ago but it's being held back for Winter in case 'content' is required. |
Spankijs Omaristos
Royal Black Watch Highlanders
Happy Cartel
15
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Posted - 2013.08.19 08:11:00 -
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Player found systems / Player build stargates?  |
Inokuma Yawara
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
124
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Posted - 2013.08.19 08:50:00 -
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Spankijs Omaristos wrote:Player found systems / Player build stargates?
I don't recall where I read this, but I remember rumblings about CCP adding Zillions of star systems to the map. Perhaps a significant number of these new star systems could be of the "player discovered" variety? That is, if the rumblings are true.
Watch this space.-á New exciting signature in development. |
Lee Saisima
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
26
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Posted - 2013.08.19 09:05:00 -
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Flamespar wrote:What do you think the next expansion will be about?
Whatever it is, it will be painfully slow in its' execution. |
Aivo Dresden
Red Federation
RvB - RED Federation
1
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Posted - 2013.08.19 10:40:00 -
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Felicity Love wrote:First "wave" of T2 rebalancing... frigs, and maybe exhumers. Tricky to do T2 cruisers, the issue being how not to overlap or duplicate overall T3 cruiser capabilities..
I like this but I disagree with it to some extend. Maybe I misunderstood you though. They have already said that when it comes to a specific role, a T2 cruiser should outclass a T3 cruiser.
T3 is intended to be flexible and be a jack of all trades kind of ship. When it comes to damage, a HAC should outperform it. When it comes to Boosts, a CS should outperform it, when it comes to EWAR and cloacking etc, a Recon should outform it, when it comes to logistics, a T2 logistics cruiser should outperform it and so on.
That said, the HAC will be rubbish at fleet boost or doing logistics, while your T3 cruiser is extremely versatile and just slightly changing the fittings will make it work in any of the above roles.
I have the feeling a lot of people think a T3 cruiser should be better than a T2 cruiser in every area. I think the training time alone should be a clear indicator that a dedicated ship for a specific role SHOULD outperform a T3 in the same role. |
Pak Narhoo
Splinter Foundation
1048
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Posted - 2013.08.19 11:20:00 -
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- More handholding/ less consequences like with the probes: ammunition, once depleted from your cargo hold, will now magically replenish if you had ammo stacked in your home station.
- Updated warp graphics, traveling in systems becomes now a truly vomiting experience like when using star gates with ships changing orientation midway to 'break'. As a CCP dev stated, we found it much more immersive (flying backwards).
- New scanning mechanics with 12 more layered scan windows. No you can't turn them off.
- Pilots will now show up in the sky no matter where they are. Like exploration sites you no longer have to explore for, you just simply point them out, 'Oh, there he is!'
- Fluff puppy added to CQ to keep you company. Beware if you stop feeding it a Plex a day he'll die and block your pod's entrance until you pay Scotty 12 Plex to clean up the mess.
- POS's will get deleted from the DB, too much of a headache to fix As a result research and manufacturing slots in stations, yes even in null, will triple.
- In the fight against AFK cloakers, cloaks get a bio-energy capacitor. If you stop feeding it parts of collected player corpses it simply will stop working.
- New Player Skill-points-Plan (NPSPP). New players start with 12 mil. skillpoints and a year of double skill learning speed, otherwise they'll never catch on with older players.
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Johan Toralen
IIIJIIIITIIII
225
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Posted - 2013.08.19 11:34:00 -
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- some tweaked ship/module stats
- some half assed new mechanic for existing content
- a handful new textures and props |
Kahetha
Sky Boxers
Northern Associates.
7
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Posted - 2013.08.19 11:40:00 -
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Ahhh after Incarna everyone was crying so much (I didn't personally see the threads or care but it must have been so since CCP literally decided to apologize for Incarna ROFL).
The fact that the lack of content that followed is creating this backlash now is just hilarious. |
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