Originally by: Hayah Theos

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I have learned....

* that the playingfield is dominated by beta-players and that, short of fielding 1000 dedicated pilots, there is no mechanism to challenge that. (and after the Goons, I wonder if 1000 is enough?)

* that the only viable positions for newcomers in zero space are as cannon-fodder in service to the aforementioned beta-players. All else is foolishness and waste as it will soon be wiped away.

* that even when one accepts serfdom (rent anyone?) under one of the mighty Beta Empires.... there is nothing to be done because the combat is reduced to dissapointing lag-fests for victor and vanquished alike.

* that in trying to avoid the WOW grind through the skill tree, CCP has created a time sink that is worse than the grind. By the time I had trained the skills necessary for even a SUICIDE mission it was too late to even care.

* that the statement that the economy is "player driven" is a lie.

* that meta-gaming is a requirement for success in EVE and that CCP's official stance against it is nothing but a smokescreen to cover the fact that even their employees engage in it. (MS Messaging anyone?)

* that EVE is a game with great potential.... but it is still only just potential because little of the promise has actually been delivered (except possibly to employees and beta-pilots).

I gave EVE a year, because it was complex enough to require that much time to fairly assess. I even subscribed to it for another year when the level of metagaming and balance issues involved became clear and I hoped CCP would correct them. Unfortunately, with four or five months of subscription remaining, I STILL CAN'T FIND THE CHEESE, and this rat is worn out. Hope has now turned to educated disapppointment and I find myself playing other games more and EVE less. It's a shame really, because EVE's basic concept is great and appealling, but delivers no cheese.

And no, you can't have my stuff, so don't ask.
Fanboys and BetaBoys flame away now.....

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