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Posted - 2013.12.09 15:36:00 -
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I understand your apprehension. I was similarly looking for a new game, about this time last year. World of ______ had lost its appeal, and the people I played with, laughed, cried and cheered with all had moved on.
Your basic question breaks down into three parts:
1. Eve has continued to expand its player base using a subscription model in the face of the free to play movement. I think its important to understand that the game has appeal and a very sticky hook once it is set. One of the reasons Eve continues to be so popular is the nature of the game itself. Its a sandbox that performs best with a group of people. Eventually that group develops pretty strong bonds, which will continue to keep you interested. Bottom line, the game has grown steadily over the years and doesn't depend on huge outlays of developers constantly finding the next biggest and baddest raid. Its cost efficient and will continue long into the future.
2. Absolutely a few hours a week is enough time. The training que is forgiving of long absences from the game. On the 14 day trial, the training que requires constant baby sitting. However a month or so into the game, you cycle into longer and longer training ques. Personally I am in Sentry Drone Interfacing V with 16 or so days to go. I could log in or a few seconds to keep tabs on the character and not miss a beat.
3. Exploration is a great solo based activity and has a competitive ISK to hour ratio, especially in some of the vast under inhabited areas of null sec. A loop through Cloud Ring, while avoiding the SOE systems can net over 100 Mill ISK on a good night, and maybe 20-30 on a bad night. Focus on Frigs V, Covert Ops IV and Cloaking IV and your hacking skills to III and you can be on your way in the matter of a few weeks.
Finally eventually you get what you put into the game. Eve can be very hard on the solo. Its a large space with very unforgiving rules of conduct. But if you are willing to put in the time, and energy to develop relationships. Not so much ship skills although they can be important. But its the personal relationships you must develop, then logging on to Eve, chatting with friends becomes the joy of the game.
Good luck |