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Maldam
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2014.03.20 01:38:00 -
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Does anyone else find there are times you want to just quietly play alone? Perhaps I am alone in this, but while I enjoy others and group play, there are times I want to play on a secret alt or two, and just do my own thing, quietly building my private empire holdings going about my private business.
I have several accounts and each has 3 characters now. Not all are training skills. Some are simply scouts or sit in a trade hub to help me keep a finger on the market. I am loyal to the corp my mains belong to, but I just need time to myself at times. So I mine, do exploration, manufacturing and even some solo pvp when I can get it on terms I like.
Over time I find I am accumulating a lot of isk and a huge cache of assets.
Any others ever just play alone successfully? |
DeathSinner
Lunar INC.
Free Worlds Alliance
0
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Posted - 2014.03.20 01:41:00 -
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Yes I do a lot which I do enjoy.
make good isk when alone however I do like playing with players as well.
So much to do on eve. |
Doireen Kaundur
319
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Posted - 2014.03.20 01:48:00 -
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I only play alone.
Why?
Because generally people suck.
That's been my unfortunate expereince with MMOs.
Minimizing the cost of replacing implants.
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Kitty Bear
Disturbed Friends Of Diazepam
Disturbed Acquaintance
1227
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Posted - 2014.03.20 01:48:00 -
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It's the nice thing about eve
you can do both quite happily, and easily. |
Fredfredbug4
Eve Defence Force
Cult of War
2259
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Posted - 2014.03.20 01:57:00 -
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If you want to make money in EVE, I always found it was best to go at it alone. Not having to rely on anyone else or split profits is always a good thing.
Solo PVP can be fun, even if you often die horribly like I usually do.
Watch Fred Fred Frederation and stop cryptozoologist! Fight against the brutal genocide of fictional creatures across New Eden! Is that a metaphor? Probably not, but the fru-fru- people will sure love it! |
Doireen Kaundur
319
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Posted - 2014.03.20 01:59:00 -
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Fredfredbug4 wrote:
Solo PVP can be fun, even if you often die horribly like I usually do.
Im training up for solo pvp or bounty hunting. Yes, I plan to die alot.
Minimizing the cost of replacing implants.
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Erotica 1
Krypteia Operations
CODE.
4409
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Posted - 2014.03.20 02:00:00 -
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EVE is a multiplayer game. It's like going to a bar or a club and sitting in the corner, then complaining when ladies want your company.
That being said, everytime I log in so many people want to chat that it's sometimes hard to get anything done. So, sometimes I will login a lesser known alt and advertise www.eve-bazaar.com, or I'll go gank someone, or I'll play mystery shopper (new recruit) in a highsec mining corp. Sadly, many have been noncompliant lately and losing orcas.
See Bio for isk doubling rules. If you didn't read bio, chances are you funded those who did. |
Val'Dore
PlanetCorp InterStellar
E.A.R.T.H. Federation
351
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Posted - 2014.03.20 02:06:00 -
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No, it is like going to a metropolis and not always wanting to sit in the middle of a rave 23/7. Just because there are people around doesn't mean you need to interact with them.
Other players for me just add ambience... and targets.
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Sibyyl
228
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Posted - 2014.03.20 02:06:00 -
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I find myself unable to play solo. If my ship is on its own then I'm futzing around in chat or E-uni's mumble channels or jabber. I think I'd stop playing otherwise..
/Fÿ¡
Now that you are *campers* you will have more *parties* and no more *sad* *lonely* *bubbles*. |
Michael Ruckert
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
108
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Posted - 2014.03.20 03:42:00 -
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Interacting with a legitimate isk doubler is also another way to enjoy successful loner play.
"No matter how well you perform there's always somebody of intelligent opinion who thinks it's lousy." - Laurence Olivier |
James Nikolas Tesla
Onslaught Inc
RISE of LEGION
109
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Posted - 2014.03.20 07:38:00 -
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Doireen Kaundur wrote:I only play alone.
Why?
Because generally people suck.
That's been my unfortunate experience with MMOs.
This for me as well.
I <3 Boobees
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Remiel Pollard
Stirling Iron Society
A Rather Intimidating Group of Individuals
2707
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Posted - 2014.03.20 08:16:00 -
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Maldam wrote:Does anyone else find there are times you want to just quietly play alone? Perhaps I am alone in this, but while I enjoy others and group play, there are times I want to play on a secret alt or two, and just do my own thing, quietly building my private empire holdings going about my private business.
I have several accounts and each has 3 characters now. Not all are training skills. Some are simply scouts or sit in a trade hub to help me keep a finger on the market. I am loyal to the corp my mains belong to, but I just need time to myself at times. So I mine, do exploration, manufacturing and even some solo pvp when I can get it on terms I like.
Over time I find I am accumulating a lot of isk and a huge cache of assets.
Any others ever just play alone successfully?
Welcome back, Haargoth Agamar.
You don't scare me. I've been to Jita. |
Jint Hikaru
Truly Transdimensional
The Nova Foundry
1137
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Posted - 2014.03.20 08:39:00 -
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As an internet-spaceships sci-fi simulator there is ample room for solo play. That's what makes Eve so good... you can do what you want.
Jint Hikaru - Miner / Salvager / Explorer / SpaceBum
In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. |
Harry Forever
SpaceJunkys
1053
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Posted - 2014.03.20 08:47:00 -
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Maldam wrote:Does anyone else find there are times you want to just quietly play alone? Perhaps I am alone in this, but while I enjoy others and group play, there are times I want to play on a secret alt or two, and just do my own thing, quietly building my private empire holdings going about my private business.
I have several accounts and each has 3 characters now. Not all are training skills. Some are simply scouts or sit in a trade hub to help me keep a finger on the market. I am loyal to the corp my mains belong to, but I just need time to myself at times. So I mine, do exploration, manufacturing and even some solo pvp when I can get it on terms I like.
Over time I find I am accumulating a lot of isk and a huge cache of assets.
Any others ever just play alone successfully?
I experienced the older i get, the more other people just anoy me.. if you're leading them they always make you responsible and want to be entertained, if you are following then they want you to do stuff all the time... with others you just can't be yourself enough, its always a drawback... still i want to play against them, just doing pve would not be fun...
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Seven Koskanaiken
The Shadow Plague
Fidelas Constans
1020
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Posted - 2014.03.20 08:53:00 -
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You never play alone. You simply play against everyone. |
KnowUsByTheDead
CD Industries
Dark Taboo
1037
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Posted - 2014.03.20 09:13:00 -
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****.
Shitfaced tonight, sorry. That's the best you get.
Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the comedian is the only thing that makes sense.
-á-á-á-á-á-á-á |
Maldam
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2014.03.20 17:06:00 -
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Harry Forever wrote:Maldam wrote:Does anyone else find there are times you want to just quietly play alone? Perhaps I am alone in this, but while I enjoy others and group play, there are times I want to play on a secret alt or two, and just do my own thing, quietly building my private empire holdings going about my private business.
I have several accounts and each has 3 characters now. Not all are training skills. Some are simply scouts or sit in a trade hub to help me keep a finger on the market. I am loyal to the corp my mains belong to, but I just need time to myself at times. So I mine, do exploration, manufacturing and even some solo pvp when I can get it on terms I like.
Over time I find I am accumulating a lot of isk and a huge cache of assets.
Any others ever just play alone successfully? I experienced the older i get, the more other people just anoy me.. if you're leading them they always make you responsible and want to be entertained, if you are following then they want you to do stuff all the time... with others you just can't be yourself enough, its always a drawback... still i want to play against them, just doing pve would not be fun...
I think that is a part of it for me. I do not mean to seem as if I do not enjoy talking and playing with others, because I do. But I also enjoy not having to do what someone else wants to do, not having to respond to chit chat when I am not in the mood or have better things to do, and there is a part of me, that is independent and self-sufficient, and sometimes I just need some space. It is the best of all worlds to be able to do both, and to be able to decide for yourself which it will be when you log in. |
Arthur Aihaken
Arsenite
3101
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Posted - 2014.03.20 17:38:00 -
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Erotica 1 wrote:EVE is a multiplayer game. It's like going to a bar or a club and sitting in the corner, then complaining when ladies want your company.
No, the prominent feature in EVE is the persistent universe - multiplayer simply enriches it. And some people go to a bar or club simply to enjoy the music...
I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week. |
Sobaan Tali
Caldari Quick Reaction Force
268
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Posted - 2014.03.20 17:46:00 -
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You are not alone, my friend. I think it's advisable for everyone to have a char set-up just for going OFP for a while. Let's you unwind a bit and run at your own pace for a change. |
Serene Repose
Saanen Freight Service
1112
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Posted - 2014.03.20 17:48:00 -
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Erotica 1 wrote:EVE is a multiplayer game. It's like going to a bar or a club and sitting in the corner, then complaining when ladies want your company. That being said, everytime I log in so many people want to chat that it's sometimes hard to get anything done. So, sometimes I will login a lesser known alt and advertise www.eve-bazaar.com, or I'll go gank someone, or I'll play mystery shopper (new recruit) in a highsec mining corp. Sadly, many have been noncompliant lately and losing orcas. I do hope you're seeing someone for this. (Stay away from that kool-aid. There's a good lad...er...lass...like some lady spoke to you in a bar...like you've ever BEEN in a bar...)
ON TOPIC. Yes, playing alone is quite relaxing. Sometimes the hub bub of the large corp. pulls one in too many directions at once, and it gets to be like work.
I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility toward every form of tyranny over the mind of man.-á |
RomeStar
Empire Investments Logistics
408
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Posted - 2014.03.20 18:08:00 -
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Playing alone can be nice, quiet and quite relaxing whereas comms and corp banter can be quite annoying with the one douchebag who constantly yells on TSP because nobody lives with him or would want too or he lives in his parents basement.
Benefits of playing alone.
1. No obnoxious pilots on comms.
2. No constant requests to come help boost mining ops or scout gates.
3. No soliciting for some stupid cause in RL that the pilot is doing this weekend.
4. No requests for ships or fittings and or processing requests.
What did I miss?
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Toshiro Ozuwara
Brave Newbies Inc.
Brave Collective
363
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Posted - 2014.03.20 18:13:00 -
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Until recently, I was always on comms, skype, IRC etc with someone. I was almost always fleeted up when undocked.
Only when I would sneak away to do FW would I find any quiet time. I really like quiet time.
Familiarity breeds contempt and all that.
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Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
2897
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Posted - 2014.03.20 18:29:00 -
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A solo alt is good for when you want to do something that's potentially risky, embarrassing, or just plain stupid. You can't embarrass your corp mates, and you can't embarrass yourself in front of your corp mates.
And if you set up a one-man corp, you can give yourself lots of useless titles and medals.  |
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
2897
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Posted - 2014.03.20 18:30:00 -
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A solo alt is good for when you want to do something that's potentially risky, embarrassing, or just plain stupid. You can't embarrass your corp mates, and you can't embarrass yourself in front of your corp mates either.
And if you set up a one-man corp, you can give yourself lots of useless titles and medals.
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MeBiatch
GRR GOONS
1765
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Posted - 2014.03.20 18:31:00 -
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Seven Koskanaiken wrote:You never play alone. You simply play against everyone.
not true i play alone in my appartment... Cuss that is what he meant playing alone in RL not in some game.
There are no stupid Questions... just stupid people...
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Bunnie Hop
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
436
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Posted - 2014.03.20 19:13:00 -
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Doireen Kaundur wrote:I only play alone.
Why?
Because generally people suck.
That's been my unfortunate expereince with MMOs.
Aww, that is sad 
I agree many, especially in Eve, are muppet headed knuckle dragging dorks, but there are good people out there as well. I mission alone alot but am always in a social chat channel when alone so I at least have others to talk with, that helps alot. |
BrundleMeth
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
72
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Posted - 2014.03.20 20:37:00 -
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Been playing alone for 4 years now...
Been in good corps that get completely poisoned by one or two new people coming in. Eventually I quit.
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Desivo Delta Visseroff
Cataclysmic Paradox
146
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Posted - 2014.03.20 21:20:00 -
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Maldam wrote:
Any others ever just play alone successfully?
Back in my younger years, before I became the steaming hot pack of man meat the ladies fall over one-another to get to, I did.
Vet tip: Lotion is good - Chaffing is bad
Happy lone time and don't think about me. |
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
11057
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Posted - 2014.03.20 21:23:00 -
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I really need to spend more time looking at thread titles. Glancing at this one had me thinking this was going to be a whole different topic.
Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Batelle
Tymast Industries 150th
2307
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Posted - 2014.03.20 21:32:00 -
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I often have fun playing alone (been doing it for nearly the last year), but I've never felt like I needed a secret alt to do it. When you're in a grove powering anomalies or you're running a deadspace site, being alone is a nice blanket of security and comfort.
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