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Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.09 23:54:48 -
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Have the rest of you been seeing extreme changes in the amount of highsec ganking lately? It seems to me that due to the removal of clone cost, it has become too risky to fly an industrial ship or mine in anything but a procurer or skiff.
I've been playing for years without losing a ship in highsec while in an NPC corp, but I have lost multiple ships in the last month. It seems that flying an industrial ship with anything more than 10k of cargo has become too risky.
Yes, I know how to fit my industrial ship. I also know how to MWD/cloak/warp. Yes, I know I could just go play in Null. That's not the issue.
What I am really concerned about is a fundamental shift in the balance of the game for new players. We all like that EVE is a harsh environment, but I think things may have gotten too hostile now and we will lose even more new players than before.
So, my questions are:
- Have the rest of you been suffering higher losses in highsec lately?
- If so, how are you adapting?
Personally, I am taking a break from EVE because I feel like I can't enjoy the game on weekends and I am now too limited in my choice of play styles. |
Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.10 00:18:31 -
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I didn't say "once". Why would you make that comment?
So, the answer for you is "No, I have not seen an increase". Thank you for your reply. |
Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.10 00:20:16 -
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I have multiple accounts. Like almost everyone else. Think, man. |
Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.10 00:24:04 -
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You're just looking for an argument. Do you want to win? I declare you the winner. Do you feel better now?
If anyone else has insight and experience to share, please do. |
Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.10 00:37:51 -
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Well, that's actually part of the question. Are retrievers even viable anymore? I use a skiff in null, but will have to get another for high now. Have I just ben lucky flying retrievers in high for years or have things drastically changed? Most of my losses have actually been with Nereus, ittyV, Mammoth, Kryos, and such. But i won't fly retriever these days.
And I've proposed no logic, I've just asked a question. What is everyone else seeing around this issue, if anything? |
Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.10 00:39:00 -
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Again, I've just asked a question. Seriously, your hostility is baffling. |
Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.10 00:45:11 -
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I know that.
That wasn't the question.
You already answered the question.
Your answer was "No, I have not seen an increase in highsec ganking".
Thank you for your input.
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Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
1
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Posted - 2015.04.10 14:33:42 -
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Thanks for the thoughtful comments. It had not occurred to me that Concord does not pod, so it is extremely doubtful that there is a relationship there.
Just speaking anecdotally to other industry players, there is a general "feel" that there is more ganking activity in highsec, but analytics is definitely the best way to know, so thanks for injecting that insight.
I think the comment that I was lucky before and just unlucky lately may be accurate. I'll give things a little time and see how it plays out. I never afk mine or autopilot. Except during "Golden Girls" because, you know.
See you all out there. And listen for my drunken battle cries of "Don't Shoot!" and "Not in the Face!"
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Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.11 04:00:54 -
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Checking Dotlan is a habit I need to get into. Thanks, Shiloh. |
Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.13 15:58:03 -
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I had a profitable weekend doing hub to hub trades. I switched from an Iteron 5 to a Nereus. Fitted 4 shield extenders, shield rigs, 3 inertial stabs, and 2 warp stabs. But no one tried to even scan me this week.
I also just completed training for a prowler so that should make me less nervous. I'm really liking the speed on that ship.
For anyone interested, there is a good thread here called " The Dangers of Hauling"
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Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.04.16 23:43:19 -
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Sabriz Adoudel wrote:I'm glad to see that we are adding tension, chaos and excitement to your gameplay.
I look forward to adding more in future.
Oh, I agree. I think the danger has taken some of the boredom out of hauling life. Hopefully, more people will want to hire haulers to move their stuff, too. See you out there, Sabriz. o7
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Whiskey Haze
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
6
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Posted - 2015.04.17 15:19:20 -
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Quote: It looks like his losses were half fit retrievers and no-implant pods, once in a .4 and once in a .6. The .6 loss was to a single CODE. guy.
As I said elsewhere in this thread, and should have stated in my OP, I am not really talking about the retriever losses on this character. I was mostly talking about hauler ganks. I apologize for not being good at posting clearly yet. I have been a lurker for decades and I'm still learning how to post clearly and with preemptive answers to assumptions and questions.
I do not publish the name of my hauler because I fear someone tracking it. Next time I will make that more clear.
Since posting, I have actually learned a lot about staying safe while hauling thanks to some of you and just doing better homework. As far as mining goes, the retriever is just off the table for me now. I was lucky for years with that.
And as far as taking a break goes, everyone should take breaks now and then. Especially if you feel frustrated, which I did when I first posted and that's understandable. If EVE were not frustrating sometimes, it would not be the brutal game we love. |
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