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Shiloh Templeton Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation 464	Posted - 2015.12.08 14:08:49 - [1] - Quote Not to be ungrateful, but is scrooge visiting this year instead of the Yule Lads? 1. "fireworks, snowballs, and the customary array of collectible Christmas trinkets." 2. Gameplay -- special event which is just like the special event we got 6 weeks ago 3. Special offers on PLEX and Aurum, sales in the New Eden Store, ........ Woo Hoo, Santa left a 30% off coupon to Best Buy in my stocking Seems like something is missing after previous Christmas gifts like: Free Training on secondary characters, special ships like the Leapord, Bonus attribute map. Am I missing something? With the "rapid decline in numbers" it seems like this is a year when CCP should go out of their way to reward those of us still playing the game.
Lady Ayeipsia Red Federation RvB - RED Federation 980	Posted - 2015.12.08 14:28:34 - [2] - Quote Wow... Someone has the "wantsies". We don't even know All the rewards from the new serpentis sites yet. How about giving this event and ccp some time. Also,how about being thankful for any free gifts you get? There are a great many games that give nothing at all.
Paranoid Loyd 7624	Posted - 2015.12.08 14:31:15 - [3] - Quote Gimmie gimmie gimmie, that's the spirit! "Gankers are just other players, not supernatural monsters who will get you if you don't follow some arbitrary superstition. Haul responsibly and without irrational fear." Masao Kurata Fix the Prospect!
David Therman University of Caille Gallente Federation 105	Posted - 2015.12.08 14:34:48 - [4] - Quote If you're referring to last year, wasn't the 20-day MCT given out just a day or 2 before/after Xmas? Besides, it's better to give then receive...
Hal Morsh Hmmzor. Muffins of Mayhem 453	Posted - 2015.12.08 14:51:13 - [5] - Quote Shiloh Templeton wrote: With the "rapid decline in numbers" Mom Shocks Doctors With 6$ "Skinny Pill" Wrinkle Solution Horrifies Surgeons 'Steroid Alternative' Putting Gyms Out Of Business. I wouldn't be to worried about that "Decline turning RAPID!!" thread. Dun'Gal > Hal is simply an imperfect ai, though if drunkeness ever gets programmed into ai's I foresee both a hilarious and tragic end to humanity.
Solecist Project The Scope Gallente Federation 26337	Posted - 2015.12.08 15:00:18 - [6] - Quote Lady Ayeipsia wrote: Wow... Someone has the "wantsies". We don't even know All the rewards from the new serpentis sites yet. How about giving this event and ccp some time. Also,how about being thankful for any free gifts you get? There are a great many games that give nothing at all. The Wantsies. Omg that sounds so cute, like perfectly fitting for a young child ! Made me smile. :D I identify as Sol-kin and I oppose all WiSgender because the white priviledged spacists just want to oppress me with their Avatariarchy. Once the carebears are eradicated, I will stand before them, screaming... THE GAME ! (: You lost... :)
Shiloh Templeton Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation 464	Posted - 2015.12.08 15:06:18 - [7] - Quote David Therman wrote: If you're referring to last year, wasn't the 20-day MCT given out just a day or 2 before/after Xmas? Besides, it's better to give then receive... Looks like it was 12/18/2015 for the free multi-character training. In 2104 the Leopard was the special mystery gift that was unveiled on 12/24 I believe. Operation Frostline sounds like great gameplay, but considering it a gift is like throwing some toys on the floor at a Shelter and saying -- "Fight for them ... Sorry there's not enough for everybody". Just saying. P.S. Maybe it's the half of the Season's Greetings devblog dedicated to sales of arum, plex and reactivations that put me in a bah-humbug mood.
La Rynx School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State 458	Posted - 2015.12.08 15:32:21 - [8] - Quote Shiloh Templeton wrote: David Therman wrote: If you're referring to last year, wasn't the 20-day MCT given out just a day or 2 before/after Xmas? Besides, it's better to give then receive... Looks like it was 12/18/2015 for the free multi-character training. In 2104 the Leopard was the special mystery gift that was unveiled on 12/24 I believe. Operation Frostline sounds like great gameplay, but considering it a gift is like throwing some toys on the floor at a Shelter and saying -- "Fight for them ... Sorry there's not enough for everybody". Just saying. P.S. Maybe it's the half of the Season's Greetings devblog dedicated to sales of arum, plex and reactivations that put me in a bah-humbug mood. So CCP has no fixed routine! Thats very evil of them! Operation Frostline is a seasonal event. Those are quite common in MMOs and nice to see in EvE too. EvE, Omit and Halloween where a perfect match. funny, i said i recommend a xmas event with a santa like that from futurama. Letz see what frostline brings. Maybe even the snowballs you wished for. We miners have met it perfect: If we do not have snowballs, we throw iceblocks instead. Its almost the same. Atomic Virulent : "You can't spell DOUCHE. without CODE."
Jenn aSide Ascendent. Test Alliance Please Ignore 13108	Posted - 2015.12.08 15:39:08 - [9] - Quote Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff).
Ayx Shewma 0scope Goonswarm Federation 93	Posted - 2015.12.08 15:50:24 - [10] - Quote Jenn aSide wrote: Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff). This lesson applies in real life, as well.
ISD Fractal ISD Community Communications Liaisons 81	Posted - 2015.12.08 15:53:09 - [11] - Quote It sounds like there is going to be lots of stuff in the Operation Frostline event, which is neat because the last one went over very well. ISD Fractal Ensign Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department
Paranoid Loyd 7627	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:09:21 - [12] - Quote The baby and the gift horse "Gankers are just other players, not supernatural monsters who will get you if you don't follow some arbitrary superstition. Haul responsibly and without irrational fear." Masao Kurata Fix the Prospect!
Solecist Project The Scope Gallente Federation 26399	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:10:34 - [13] - Quote Wohoo Pix liked my post! :D Hey Pix, good to know you're alive and hopefully well, where ever you are right now! :) :) :) I identify as Sol-kin and I oppose all WiSgender because the white priviledged spacists just want to oppress me with their Avatariarchy. Once the carebears are eradicated, I will stand before them, screaming... THE GAME ! (: You lost... :)
Solecist Project The Scope Gallente Federation 26399	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:11:29 - [14] - Quote Paranoid Loyd wrote: The baby and the gift horse Image got removed. Sad. :( I identify as Sol-kin and I oppose all WiSgender because the white priviledged spacists just want to oppress me with their Avatariarchy. Once the carebears are eradicated, I will stand before them, screaming... THE GAME ! (: You lost... :)
Paranoid Loyd 7627	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:15:35 - [15] - Quote Solecist Project wrote: Paranoid Loyd wrote: The baby and the gift horse Image got removed. Sad. :( It's your browser. It works fine, it's a video gif. "Gankers are just other players, not supernatural monsters who will get you if you don't follow some arbitrary superstition. Haul responsibly and without irrational fear." Masao Kurata Fix the Prospect!
Pix Severus Mew Age Outpaws 1321	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:18:31 - [16] - Quote Jenn aSide wrote: Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff). It reminds me of the time I fixed a friend's computer for him, he lived quite far away so travelling to meet him cost me a fair bit of time and money, but I never asked for anything in return (what are friends for, after all?) He called me numerous times over the next few months to fix other computer issues for him, but then he started getting stroppy when I told him I was too busy/unavailable. He got so demanding that I almost broke off all communication with him, but thankfully my lessons on how to Google your own computer problems and fix them yourself took hold. Edit: Hey Sol, and hey Paranoid Loyd, nice to see some familiar faces. My lord.
Paranoid Loyd 7628	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:23:08 - [17] - Quote WB Pix. "Gankers are just other players, not supernatural monsters who will get you if you don't follow some arbitrary superstition. Haul responsibly and without irrational fear." Masao Kurata Fix the Prospect!
SurrenderMonkey Space Llama Industries 1221	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:40:37 - [18] - Quote Shiloh Templeton wrote: Not to be ungrateful, but is scrooge visiting this year instead of the Yule Lads? 1. "fireworks, snowballs, and the customary array of collectible Christmas trinkets." 2. Gameplay -- special event which is just like the special event we got 6 weeks ago 3. Special offers on PLEX and Aurum, sales in the New Eden Store, ........ Woo Hoo, Santa left a 30% off coupon to Best Buy in my stocking Seems like something is missing after previous Christmas gifts like: Free Training on secondary characters, special ships like the Leapord, Bonus attribute map. Am I missing something? With the "rapid decline in numbers" it seems like this is a year when CCP should go out of their way to reward those of us still playing the game. Well, look at that. I've already read the most pathetic thing I'm going to read today, and it isn't even lunch time yet. "Help, I'm bored with missions!" http://swiftandbitter.com/eve/wtd/
Solecist Project The Scope Gallente Federation 26406	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:41:47 - [19] - Quote Paranoid Loyd wrote: Solecist Project wrote: Paranoid Loyd wrote: The baby and the gift horse Image got removed. Sad. :( It's your browser. It works fine, it's a video gif. No. It moves me to the removed.png ... in two browsers. It's more likely YOUR browser using a cached variant. Check. :P I identify as Sol-kin and I oppose all WiSgender because the white priviledged spacists just want to oppress me with their Avatariarchy. Once the carebears are eradicated, I will stand before them, screaming... THE GAME ! (: You lost... :)
Solecist Project The Scope Gallente Federation 26406	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:43:03 - [20] - Quote Pix Severus wrote: Jenn aSide wrote: Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff). It reminds me of the time I fixed a friend's computer for him, he lived quite far away so travelling to meet him cost me a fair bit of time and money, but I never asked for anything in return (what are friends for, after all?) He called me numerous times over the next few months to fix other computer issues for him, but then he started getting stroppy when I told him I was too busy/unavailable. He got so demanding that I almost broke off all communication with him, but thankfully my lessons on how to Google your own computer problems and fix them yourself took hold. Edit: Hey Sol, and hey Paranoid Loyd, nice to see some familiar faces. Piiiiiiiix!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D How are you?? Welcome back! :D I identify as Sol-kin and I oppose all WiSgender because the white priviledged spacists just want to oppress me with their Avatariarchy. Once the carebears are eradicated, I will stand before them, screaming... THE GAME ! (: You lost... :)
Paranoid Loyd 7630	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:48:41 - [21] - Quote Solecist Project wrote: Paranoid Loyd wrote: Solecist Project wrote: Paranoid Loyd wrote: The baby and the gift horse Image got removed. Sad. :( It's your browser. It works fine, it's a video gif. No. It moves me to the removed.png ... in two browsers. It's more likely YOUR browser using a cached variant. Check. :P You were right, fixed. "Gankers are just other players, not supernatural monsters who will get you if you don't follow some arbitrary superstition. Haul responsibly and without irrational fear." Masao Kurata Fix the Prospect!
Solecist Project The Scope Gallente Federation 26408	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:52:13 - [22] - Quote Paranoid Loyd wrote: Solecist Project wrote: Paranoid Loyd wrote: Solecist Project wrote: Paranoid Loyd wrote: The baby and the gift horse Image got removed. Sad. :( It's your browser. It works fine, it's a video gif. No. It moves me to the removed.png ... in two browsers. It's more likely YOUR browser using a cached variant. Check. :P You were right, fixed. Thanks! And NOW you can blame chrome on my android for not showing it ... Also... Piiiiiix! I identify as Sol-kin and I oppose all WiSgender because the white priviledged spacists just want to oppress me with their Avatariarchy. Once the carebears are eradicated, I will stand before them, screaming... THE GAME ! (: You lost... :)
Bagrat Skalski Koinuun Kotei 10440	Posted - 2015.12.08 16:59:33 - [23] - Quote Shiloh Templeton wrote: ........ Woo Hoo, Santa left a 30% off coupon to Best Buy in my stocking I log in only to read such comments. Yep, its this greedy bastard, Best Buy is his own business. Custom ship skins, character creator style "repaint". Bring it!
Shiloh Templeton Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation 465	Posted - 2015.12.08 17:00:14 - [24] - Quote Jenn aSide wrote: Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff). That's one way to look at it. We're talking about a business relationship, not family. My company gives free tickets to sporting and cultural events to customers as a way to thank them for their business and to encourage more business in the future. If we started giving them tickets to the local college play instead I'd expect an impact on the relationship. The company my wife works for takes customer's and their spouses on ski trips, NYC Broadway weekends, and invites them to their 30,000 acre hunting lodge for the week. So the other way to look at it is the virtual gifts CCP gives us have the opportunity to create a tremendous amount of goodwill at almost no cost.
Jenn aSide Ascendent. Test Alliance Please Ignore 13112	Posted - 2015.12.08 17:22:10 - [25] - Quote Shiloh Templeton wrote: Jenn aSide wrote: Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff). That's one way to look at it. We're talking about a business relationship, not family. My company gives free tickets to sporting and cultural events to customers as a way to thank them for their business and to encourage more business in the future. If we started giving them tickets to the local college play instead I'd expect an impact on the relationship. The company my wife works for takes customer's and their spouses on ski trips, NYC Broadway weekends, and invites them to their 30,000 acre hunting lodge for the week. So the other way to look at it is the virtual gifts CCP gives us have the opportunity to create a tremendous amount of goodwill at almost no cost. What does any of the above have to do with you asking game developers for more free video game stuff?
Unsuccessful At Everything The Troll Bridge 23213	Posted - 2015.12.08 17:59:41 - [26] - Quote "I dont mean to be ungrateful, but im going to be ungrateful." -OP *Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?*
Solecist Project The Scope Gallente Federation 26422	Posted - 2015.12.08 18:24:33 - [27] - Quote Jenn aSide wrote: Shiloh Templeton wrote: Jenn aSide wrote: Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff). That's one way to look at it. We're talking about a business relationship, not family. My company gives free tickets to sporting and cultural events to customers as a way to thank them for their business and to encourage more business in the future. If we started giving them tickets to the local college play instead I'd expect an impact on the relationship. The company my wife works for takes customer's and their spouses on ski trips, NYC Broadway weekends, and invites them to their 30,000 acre hunting lodge for the week. So the other way to look at it is the virtual gifts CCP gives us have the opportunity to create a tremendous amount of goodwill at almost no cost. What does any of the above have to do with you asking game developers for more free video game stuff? Not only that, but why does he compare himself to people several magnitudes above his own net worth? He smells like a cold hearted dork delusional about his own relevance. We should give him antimatter. Reminds me... maybe I should log in again..l I identify as Sol-kin and I oppose all WiSgender because the white priviledged spacists just want to oppress me with their Avatariarchy. Once the carebears are eradicated, I will stand before them, screaming... THE GAME ! (: You lost... :)
Shiloh Templeton Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation 466	Posted - 2015.12.08 22:17:07 - [28] - Quote Solecist Project wrote: Not only that, but why does he compare himself to people several magnitudes above his own net worth? He smells like a cold hearted dork delusional about his own relevance. ?? I own my company, and sales trips are in my wife's job description. Since no one else seems interested in spurring CCP to give a lustworthy gift this year, I'll go watch "It's a Wonderful Life" and work on my Holiday spirit. I love the scene where Stewart gets drunk and bangs his car into a tree -- so the cop tells him to drive home and sleep it off. Solecist Project wrote: Reminds me... maybe I should log in again..l Please do. We need more kind hearted, self aware players.
Nat Silverguard Aideron Robotics 210	Posted - 2015.12.09 10:36:01 - [29] - Quote Shiloh Templeton wrote: David Therman wrote: If you're referring to last year, wasn't the 20-day MCT given out just a day or 2 before/after Xmas? Besides, it's better to give then receive... Looks like it was 12/18/2015 for the free multi-character training. In 2104 the Leopard was the special mystery gift that was unveiled on 12/24 I believe. Operation Frostline sounds like great gameplay, but considering it a gift is like throwing some toys on the floor at a Shelter and saying -- "Fight for them ... Sorry there's not enough for everybody". Just saying. P.S. Maybe it's the half of the Season's Greetings devblog dedicated to sales of arum, plex and reactivations that put me in a bah-humbug mood. not enough for everybody? you are just lazy, dude. self entitlement - person like you are the reason CHRISTmas is losing it's meaning. this season is about GIVING for crying out loud! Just Add Water
Max Fubarticus The Scope Gallente Federation 40	Posted - 2015.12.09 11:09:34 - [30] - Quote Jenn aSide wrote: Hey CCP, read this thread. THIS is why you don't give people free stuff (because when you do, they come to expect more free stuff). Could not have said it better!!!

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