Yes. That creates a dynamic that has no equal in any other game out there, and it lets us have this quite unique marketplace and player economy that sits at the very core of the game.
GǪyou mean apart from all the new stuff that's being added that gives the creative side more things to create, most notably some of the things the OP whines about? What your fact is missing is that CCP implemented those creative parts in such a way that they are also part of the PvP dynamics that makes combat so involved and varied. It's when you try to separate yourself from that dynamic that the variation and involvement is lost.

Crucible added more stuff for the creative-minded to be creative with.

You're the type of totally-risk-averse-mindset player that EVE needs less of or needs to break new habits into. How about you learn to live and thrive in lowsec?

If the foundation to adapt isn't within the fundamentals of the game then Everyone dies regardless. Oh wait, that's all eve is about - dying.

Enjoy wasting your lives never accomplishing anything while you dedicate all of your days and nights to this lackluster imitation of a space game that doesn't even feature zero-g vacuum simulation, manual controls, or more hardcore elements mostly found in scifi.

The complaint isn't saying he can't adapt, he is saying that there is no reason to because there is no potential reward for adapting. In other words, players are losing motivation to play because of corruption and the rigged/manipulated market ruining the game.

Hell I logged on the 29th just to get the free implant (pathetic but who cares, can't even use it - "slot is filled" with better implant)
and decided to grab some skillbooks but had to go 20 jumps just to get to an old school system that wasn't completely borked on the market. People buying the skill books and re-selling them twice as much, those people can f themselves and die irl. Thanks.

Anyway, OP is right regardless of what all you brown nosers proclaim, the game is dying because CCP can't even reinforce their own game's design and rules. Two examples: People breaking in-game mechanics to avoid consequences = unfair advantage = game broken; Second example: Poker website using bounty system as leaderboards and free advertising = broken and abused ingame mechanic that has been neglected for so many years = broken game. Anyone who wants to be a kickass bounty hunter (say, cowboy bebop style) can't because this game is broken and abused by it's player base : aka : griefers.

Eve = Griefers vs Griefers.
Anyway, Anyone innocent or just trying to enjoy the game will always get caught in between these idiot griefers who ruin the game to spite other people just to try and fill the giant empty void that is where their soul and consciousness should be.

No offense to CCP, I mean they are trying... But this game could be so much better in so many facets if they just cared more about the game instead of the revenue they get. When you care about your game, the money that comes from it is just icing on the cake. I shouldn't have to explain that a well made game = more revenue but products just made for revenue = lackluster and uninspired and usually tank/don't do well/or just crawl along.

I cannot wait for the day when EVE continues to bleed subscribers and eventually has to launch ridiculous offers to try to lure new players in so that they don't have to s***can the game, along with your profit margins..

Oh, wait. That's today..

You're the type of totally-risk-averse-mindset player that EVE needs less of or needs to break new habits into. How about you learn to live and thrive in lowsec?

message clearly received. High sec players that are soloists or in small corps are not wanted.

As the last remaining player in my once fun and thriving corp, I too will be moving on to an mmo where production and harvesting are operational spheres that dont require subjecting yourself to gank happy pvp'ers

I have taken down the POS with its construction and research bays
I have hauled our stuff to Jita and sold it at buy prices (so no you cant have my stuff)
I will not bother to visit my PI sites again as launch taxes now exceed the market value of the goods from my humble , low efficiency high sec planets.

When my plex runs out you can add me to the growing statistic of casual players that find no game value in EVE anymore.

perhaps i should turn on my CQ option again to remind me how well dev resources were spent on creating a login lagfest, so I wont wax sentimental about rejoining the game.

To those who I have been able to assist with materials and ships, perhaps our paths will cross again in the mmo's we discussed. in the meantime, fly safe. have fun
leavwiz

message clearly received. High sec players that are soloists or in small corps are not wanted.

As the last remaining player in my once fun and thriving corp, I too will be moving on to an mmo where production and harvesting are operational spheres that dont require subjecting yourself to gank happy pvp'ers

message clearly received. High sec players that are soloists or in small corps are not wanted.

As the last remaining player in my once fun and thriving corp, I too will be moving on to an mmo where production and harvesting are operational spheres that dont require subjecting yourself to gank happy pvp'ers

I have taken down the POS with its construction and research bays
I have hauled our stuff to Jita and sold it at buy prices (so no you cant have my stuff)
I will not bother to visit my PI sites again as launch taxes now exceed the market value of the goods from my humble , low efficiency high sec planets.

When my plex runs out you can add me to the growing statistic of casual players that find no game value in EVE anymore.

perhaps i should turn on my CQ option again to remind me how well dev resources were spent on creating a login lagfest, so I wont wax sentimental about rejoining the game.

To those who I have been able to assist with materials and ships, perhaps our paths will cross again in the mmo's we discussed. in the meantime, fly safe. have fun
leavwiz

perhaps CCP should consider having npc's provide everything so there is no need for people to derive enjoyment from the act of making things for other people. If the game was all about combat (which it wasnt when i started playing) then your question is valid. The fact that immense processes for BP's , production, resource gathering all tell me that CCP intended for this sphere to be part of the enjoyment of the game. In most worlds, crafters are admired for putting their skills into their craft at the expense of being adventurers. let the adventurers keep them safe and fight as they wish amongst themselves. We choose where to spend our skill points. Our inherent value is providing things to others in a timely fashion often in exchange for other things we need to do our work. I rather liked that aspect of the game.

A Sudden Buggery pilot that defends blobs. Imagine that. How rich.

I will not bother to visit my PI sites again as launch taxes now exceed the market value of the goods from my humble , low efficiency high sec planets.

Edit: FREE TIP FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN DOING PI:

The POCO/Tax change will greatly increase the market price of PI goods. All of them. If you currently have any stock, selling them below cost is silly as the "market price" will rapidly readjust. Once the new equilibrium is found, you will be making exact same ISKies as before. Potentially more, as bunch of math-deficient crybabies give up on PI, cutting down supply while the demand is not going anywhere. If anything, this is great news for PI as it allows PI producers to squeeze more ISK out of T2 producers, POS runners and Starbase equipment builders.

As the last remaining player in my once fun and thriving corp, I too will be moving on to an mmo where production and harvesting are operational spheres that dont require subjecting yourself to gank happy pvp'ers

i had avoided naming other mmo's in my post, but in response to your question, I play vanguard (all my primary characters are crafters and diplos)
It is a game for mature players that dont expect to make max level in a matter of weeks. great community as well.

EVE is no longer fun for casual players that choose to remain in high sec.