Roc Wieler
Minmatar
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Posted - 2007.10.09 15:31:00 -
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I wanted to offer my perspective, if you will indulge me.
I have played a LOT of MMOs. I started playing EVE just under a year ago. It is currently the only MMO I play. Here's why:
DEPTH
EVE Online is a mature game. An open sandbox approach without scripted direction. I don't have to grind. I don't have to do anything I don't want to. I can simply exist in this galaxy however I want, and make my own way. That's simply incredible really.
I don't mine.
I don't rat.
I enjoy the game more and more each day.
EVE is very mentally stimulating, and that is fun and mature. Having said that, I REALLY get bored sometimes. Sorry, but warping around isn't stimulating. And trying to have ingame conversations? Most people kill you if you aren't flagged blue. Is there a community to EVE? Sure there is. I am not denying that.
But dozens of times I have let my mind wander in this game. Wouldn't it be cool to get out of my ship in this station? To interact with other players? Or when I fly by a planet.. wouldn't it be cool to land there? Or fly down and shoot stuff up?
And here we are. Now I don't want in station FPS PVP type of stuff in EVE either. This game seems to be more than that, and I am thankful. But I really see HUGE benefits of this ambulation project, both short term and long term.
It will bring new players. It will create more community. It could potentially open up all kinds of new skill and trade opportunities. It could be the groundwork for making the galaxy VERY complete. Could you imagine 5000 planets with complete ground games and the existing space game and walking avatars and customziable ships? Etc etc. I mean, THAT would be a game. And that is what EVE could become.
Is EVE perfect? No. Does it have bugs? Every software does. Ever try complaining to Microsoft about Windows? Probably not. So why do players feel the need to whine so vehemently about a game produced by a company MUCH smaller than Microsoft. CCP has my confidence. Sure, I haven't been around long, say what you will, but their business model, their customer service model, their game, all fantastic in my opinion.
And as stated several times, it's entirely optional at this point. So enjoy it, or don't.
Now for my own personal opinions on some of the ideas suggested:
Dancing, yes, on a dance floor or controlled area
PVP no
Thousands of clothing and room items to purchase with ISK (or even real money), yes
Bigger space stations, yes
Thanks for reading. One thing this thread has really encouraged me to do is go read some EVE fiction. I am woefully unaware of this galaxy and am excited to learn more.
And please, don't flame. Not attacking anyone. Just trying to offer a perspective from someone who is still relatively new, and thinks this is a good thing.
Have a good day.
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Colonel Roc Wieler
Merchant Marines
"There's a time to stand up and be a man, but right now son, you should just run."
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