Le Skunk
Low Sec Liberators
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Posted - 2007.08.03 11:38:00 -
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 Originally by: Hayah Theos
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.....
Well done - youve given CCP lots of money for a game you hate
SKUNK
Originally by: Jeximo
I also like how your cat only managed to hit the enter button when he/she jumped on your keyboard.
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