
Markus Reese
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
687
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Posted - 2015.10.06 04:08:38 -
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If there was a single area of highsec I would fix, it would be the mission running mechanics to remove metagaming and scripting. In addition, I would develop it to encourage a fleet dynamic and indirect competition for mission goals. Give players a better taste of competition.
To quote Lfod Shi
The ratting itself is PvE. Getting away with it is PvP.
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Markus Reese
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
688
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Posted - 2015.10.06 18:59:46 -
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Do Little wrote:At the extremes we have PVP players arguing that highsec is too safe, they see a target rich environment and want easier access - forgetting that those targets are paying subscribers who have just as much right to enjoy the game as anyone else. Then we have carebears who argue it's too dangerous, non-consensual PVP should be restricted to low or nullsec - forgetting that if you remove the risk, you also remove the reward. I believe the playing field is tilted in favor of PVP at the moment, penalties for ganking are minor and choke point systems provide a steady supply of victims but I freely admit my opinion is biased!
So, what would I like to change that, hopefully, doesn't require a massive amount of development effort? Actually, not much. As a hauler, I would like to see Vecamia and Olettiers upgraded to 0.5 creating alternate routes between trade hubs. As a builder I would like to see loot drops restricted to salvage, components and blueprints - everything else should be player built.
I think the best thing CCP can do is continue to improve opportunities for builders in nullsec - give highsec industrialists incentive to move.
Like your approach. The issue of highsec, I approach it as lacking challenge, not being too safe. The demographic that enjoys it can have it "less safe" but be made more attractive to their playstyle without stopping what eve is about. Nullsec does offer opportunities, but the issue is that for industry types and pve peeps, the step is too great. An intermediate change making lowsec more attractive to small groups will bring them there where they can then make the step to null. Problem is lowsec isnt some frontier full of riches, it is just a wasteland.
To quote Lfod Shi
The ratting itself is PvE. Getting away with it is PvP.
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