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Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 5986	Posted - 2017.03.10 16:39:44 - [1] - Quote Despite the initial surge in new Alpha players, active player numbers on Tranquility are now almost back to where they were prior to Ascension. There is nothing earth shattering on the horizon and CCP has fired all barrels (SKINs, skill extractors/injectors and F2P). To-date Alphas have't really contributed more than reducing mineral prices, serving as cannon fodder in null fleets and continued thread requests for "moar". Numbers don't lie so it will be interesting to see how CCP spins this (if they even try to spin it). I'm not sure if the free 30-day trial that was originally in-place was any worse than the current F2P model. One advantage of the free trial is that it gave you unlimited access to the game for a month - which was more than enough time to make a determination. Rather than continuing to gimp the "Alpha experience" CCP should be looking for ways to incentivize players to subscribe and become Omegas. So here are a few suggestions in no particular order (donning my asbestos suit): * Remove all the current skill and module restrictions from Alphas save one: reduced skill training time. * Limit Alphas to high-sec only. No venturing into low-sec, null-sec or wormhole space. * Move L4 agents, Incursions and ice belts to low-sec. I was vehemently opposed to these ideas originally, but have gradually warmed to the concept (even though it means my own style of play will have to adapt and evolve). In combination with banning the transit and operatipn of supers, this might actually largely fix low-sec. * Extend a Premium Insurance option to Omegas to cover T2, T3 and Faction ship hulls and ease the transition to low-sec. * Introduce a new Implant Extractor for Aurum that can only be utilized by Omega characters (use extracts all implants in a clone or corpse). Comments welcome - discussion appreciated - even flames tolerated. I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 5986	Posted - 2017.03.10 17:05:40 - [2] - Quote Jenn aSide wrote: The usual suspects will be along shortly to proclaim that EVE is dying and that the only way to save it is to cater to their very specific and very selfish demands (which they will unsuccessfully try to cloak in standard "think of the Children" language). EVE has as a point of fact been dying for years - it's just now accelerating past the point of no return. There are far too many players in high-sec, so a kick (rather than nudge) is desperately needed. This only works if low-sec folks have a chance to stand on their own, though - so supers need to go. I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 5986	Posted - 2017.03.10 17:35:21 - [3] - Quote Torin Corax wrote: No, defeats the entire object of a free trial. CCP should be actively encouraging new players into Low/ null sec. Many corps are already doing so. Blocking this and basically tying Alphas to HS only would be utterly against the whole idea of a trial...particularly an EVE trial. Except it's not a free trial anymore - it's an extended state of gameplay. If PvP and exploration is supposed to be the "cool stuff" in EVE then you should have to subscribe for it. I don't see how a mindless legion of Alpha alts is beneficial to the game. I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 5990	Posted - 2017.03.10 19:17:26 - [4] - Quote The problem is that null-sec fcks with every area of space. They antagonize wormholes and low-sec whenever it suits them, unbalance Faction Warfare, exploit high-sec income with alts then gank and burn everything for kicks. POCOs were supposed to generate content but all that happened is null-sec (once again) monopolized it. And what about Citadels in high-sec? That's a null-sec cartel controlling the free market in Perimeter. As for the funniest hot drop, that had to be the one where I had several carriers (including a Revenant), dreads, a slew of battleships, T3s and other assorted ships dropped on my sole Thanatos. Nothing like overkill or whoring for a killmail... I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.*
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 5992	Posted - 2017.03.10 21:02:55 - [5] - Quote Well Jenn, I can't disagree with most of what you're saying. But active player numbers are still spiralling into the drain... I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 5997	Posted - 2017.03.11 00:31:03 - [6] - Quote Lulu Lunette wrote: No offense but I think the claim that the free-2-play model has failed is baseless and crazy. The hype's down okay I can agree there. Otherwise this game is on a straight upward trajectory. Eve Online has it's peaks and valleys - I'm sure when whatever is next on the roadmap is announced you'll see another influx of new and returning players. I guess only time will tell. If thousands of players have dropped subscriptions to become Alphas along with the rapid decline in active players, I would hardly call that a success. And winter is actually peak activity time for EVE players, so the fact that activity has been declining all winter does not bode well going into summer... Roadmap? You mean the one that's literally been written in crayon for the past few years? To call it a 'roadmap' would infer that there's been an actual development plan. Fozziesov is a disaster... Citadels are a disaster... Alphas are an unmitigated disaster. I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 6008	Posted - 2017.03.12 02:59:03 - [7] - Quote Alexander Maxim wrote: Burn it all. Start from scratch. I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 6027	Posted - 2017.03.12 18:39:35 - [8] - Quote I thought we were talking about CCP and F2P... I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 6044	Posted - 2017.03.13 08:57:43 - [9] - Quote Mav Ahishatsu wrote: OP is factually inaccurate: http://northstack.is/index.php/2017/03/02/ccp-posts-record-revenues-announces-new-game/ TLDR: 20.7 million in profits in 2016, Alphas and F2P = successful. Just because CCP may have posted record profits in 2016 (SKINs, skill extractors, no more associated costs with Dust 514 and World of Darkness) does not mean F2P is actually a contributing factor. We'll see at FanFest (if they announce or release any data, that is). TLDR: You're an idiot. I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 6060	Posted - 2017.03.14 13:12:20 - [10] - Quote I've thoroughly enjoyed this discussion (even if it's ventured off-track in a few areas). I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 6070	Posted - 2017.03.14 21:31:33 - [11] - Quote ApexDynamo wrote: If anything this is how ccp shoulda worked alpha's Let the salt flow... I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Arthur Aihaken CODE.d 6071	Posted - 2017.03.14 21:36:33 - [12] - Quote Electronic Arts likes F2P models... I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.

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