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Da'iel Zehn
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Posted - 2008.04.09 15:30:00 -
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Edited by: Da''iel Zehn on 09/04/2008 15:52:30
When the new invention system was implemented and the lottery system dismantled, did all the Tech 2 BPO(s) in the game change over to Tech 2 BPC(s)?
If not, then I think it should be done.
1) I think this would be a good choice for game balancing for players who do not have the opportunity any longer to obtain a Tech 2 BPO through the lottery system. It would be fair since some players will never have the opportunity.
2) The original Tech 2 BPO(s) should have a good number of runs on them when they are changed over.
3) I believe this would help the over all Tech 2 market. It would increase the value of tech 2 items since everyone would be put into the invention system to produce them. Plus, if tech 2 is more expensive or less available, it would boost the Tech 1 market.
Question:
How are the named item BPO(s) procured? Was it through the lottery system? How are those obtained now? Same thing for faction items?
Please no flaming. 
Edit: BPC(s) should be a different color than BPO(s).
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Da'iel Zehn
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Posted - 2008.04.09 15:48:00 -
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 Originally by: Barbens
T2 BPO's are still in game and have no changes to them. They're becoming a more rare comodity as day by day, as they're slowly destroyed or removed from game.
BaRbEnS
I seriously doubt the majority of Tech 2 BPO owners would put their blueprints in danger of destruction. That would be a clear unnecessary risk. I don't see any other way for them to be removed to be honest, outside of destruction in a ship that is destroyed.
I would think Tech 2 BPO(s) are safely kept in high sec stations across the galaxy. I'm sure there are some in other places too, but I am sure they are highly protected when moved.
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Da'iel Zehn
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Posted - 2008.04.09 19:53:00 -
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Originally by: Jitabug
People quit games all the time. When you quit a game, will you care about a virtual blueprint? Or will you keep it just in case you ever return?
Yes, T2 BPOs are slowly leaving the game.
Aye, that would be true with players going inactive. Good point.
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Da'iel Zehn
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Posted - 2008.04.09 19:55:00 -
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Originally by: Pwett
I don't want to be mean, but we really don't need another one of these topics; it's akin to the whole 'salvager's should be flagged' threads in the mission running forums.
I highly disagree with you. The "Salvager..." is a whine thread. This is a thread about balancing a player-player issue. Everyone should be on the same level playing field when it comes to this issue.
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Da'iel Zehn
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Posted - 2008.04.09 19:56:00 -
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Originally by: Imperator Jora'h
T2 BPO owners have a built in profit margin that no T2 BPC inventor can match...
Excellent point, thank you for the input.
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Da'iel Zehn
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Posted - 2008.04.09 20:28:00 -
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Originally by: Dorian 'Gray
I am unsure if I agree or not that they should be removed at some point in the future, but tbh the thing that is more likely to happen is that the invention results end product will be better than the BPO end products somehow (maybe added extra stat or w/e). Something along these lines anyway, I just cant see CCP removing the T2 BPOs they will just nerf them slowly and any boost to invention will be a stealth nerf to T2 BPO's and I certainly cant see them letting invention stagnate for any period of time.
I think anyone who is paying the current prices (which seems to be 2 years worth of prodction atm) is overpaying imo. I think the main reason these things are being bought is due to the prestidious reputation of the T2 BPO's and the massive increase in the EVE population. I don't think it would be a good long term investment strategy as there are to many unknown's in the future regarding T2 BPO's.
Saying all that I think it would be a massive error to remove them at this moment in time as invention still isnt at its best yet and there would be massive gaps in the markets on alot of the products but this would be an absolute boon for any half decent traders out there(maybe not a bad thing afterall  ).
If you haven't got any T2 BPO's or are not planning to buy any then I wouldn't worry about the T2 BPO's, just ask yourself this this question; Do you think invention is going to get better and be able to compete better with T2 BPO's ?
I would agree that time should be given to those who won the lottery to use their T2 BPO(s) as much as they can. After all they did win. The question should be how long should they have to use them that is fair and thoughtful.
How long has invention been with us now? A year? An immediate change would be harmful without boosting invention, I agree with that. So they should continue to boost invention until they are even with the benefit of having a BPO instead of a BPC. Then they could phase the BPO(s) out. Maybe that was CCP's original intention.
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Da'iel Zehn
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Posted - 2008.04.10 02:54:00 -
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I appreciate everyone's thoughts positive and negative. I find it very interesting to see other people's perspectives.
Thanks for the input, it gives me more to think about.
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