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IAmDirka
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Posted - 2008.12.29 04:18:00 -
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This is not questioning if I should play EVE, it is a question about human behavior. I would assume that EVE is an appealing game because it subconsciously answers questions about the universe? Even though the EVE online reality is false, is the brain interpreting them as reality? What is so special about this game as apposed to other games? Is it the sense of adventure? Other games that are played are better understood, First Person Shooters are for the Epinephrine Rush (A.K.A Adrenaline), and for the brutal killing aspect, which is also a part of human nature (Gladiators ring a bell?). But for every theory there is an alternate, and sometimes, equally plausible version of that theory, such as the fact that it could be preparation for war becoming more, and more, like a video game. Then there's the Real Time Strategy game, that could be appealing for the simulation of Power of more than just yourself, but it could also be considered training for War. The MMORPG (I think we all know this one  It appears to be just getting another life, something brand new, an alternative reality. But then there's eve which is far more than your average MMO. It's in space, the economy is player driven, and exploration is a real aspect. Sure it's not real...yet... But something similar to the EVE universe is FAR more plausible than WoW happening... Anyone else have thoughts?
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Khemul Zula
Amarr
Keisen Trade League
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Posted - 2008.12.29 04:23:00 -
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Someone is reading way too much into this game.
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a world without hate.
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Apoctasy
Carebear Poachers plc
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Posted - 2008.12.29 04:23:00 -
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Freedom.
(freedom that is shrinking more and more by every patch)
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ImSoRorenry
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Posted - 2008.12.29 04:25:00 -
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Edited by: ImSoRorenry on 29/12/2008 04:25:49
I think you've got it right there, something that is shrinking in the game...and In real life...
BTW I am IAmDirka I keep posting with my alt by accident! GRAWDW
 Originally by: Apoctasy
Freedom.
(freedom that is shrinking more and more by every patch)
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Finger Nail
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Posted - 2008.12.29 04:26:00 -
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I play because im unemployed and it annoys my wife.
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Lothris Andastar
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Posted - 2008.12.29 04:30:00 -
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I play it because its either Eve or Crack *******.
I preffer internet spaceships :p
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Xailia
Unsteady Corporation
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Posted - 2008.12.29 05:18:00 -
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Edited by: Xailia on 29/12/2008 05:19:53
Originally by: Apoctasy
Freedom.
(freedom that is shrinking more and more by every patch)
You would of hated it 6 years ago.
I'm excited for True Exploration
"The sky above the port was the color of a television, tuned to a dead channel." |
Lui Kai
Better Than You
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Posted - 2008.12.29 05:31:00 -
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Why...? WHY you ask?!
TO RULE THE (least defended partial segment of a virtual) WORLD!
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Digital Solaris
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Posted - 2008.12.29 05:33:00 -
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I play EVE because spreadsheets gives me an erection!
What?
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Planktal
Gallente
Kenshao Industries
The Star League
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Posted - 2008.12.29 05:42:00 -
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biggest reason, it's not fantasy based, that's about it.
Here, sanity... niiiice sanity, come to daddy... okay, that's a good sanity... *THWONK!*
GOT the bastard. |
Miss Peaches
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Posted - 2008.12.29 05:55:00 -
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because it wastes our time to help us carry on from one day to the next.
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Qordel
Caldari
School of Applied Knowledge
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:01:00 -
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I've always been a gamer, but normal MMOs don't do it for me. I enjoy a game with depth and longevity that I know I will be (or could be) playing years down the road. Also, I telecommute full time with a very stressful career and this both fills my time and relaxes me.
Also, I currently live far away from any family or friends from the west coast (I live in Colorado) and have for more than three years now, so this keeps me from getting homesick by keeping my mind occupied. It used to be that I relied on work to do that, but I eventually realized that working 60, 80, 100 hours a week or more directly on actual work was probably not a mentally healthy thing in the long run. Especially after all the years I put in doing that in San Francisco in the start of my career when I was just a kid.
Also, as I have started to discover through various sources (especially the Fan Fest videos), the people behind this game -- player wise -- are really unique. I think the typical EVE player is someone I am more likely to get along with if I met them in real life and had a beer. I don't feel like I'm playing a game I like with people I would probably dislike in real life. I'm playing a great game with great people. Say what you will about the EVE community, but they're largely pretty terrific and normal, if not in a somewhat demented, geeky, obsessed way.
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Kessiaan
Minmatar
Army of One
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:03:00 -
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Edited by: Kessiaan on 29/12/2008 06:03:55
Pretty much the standard sandbox stuff.
- I can group with random people without worrying there's a better than even chance they'll be complete ******s.
- I don't have to play 25/8 to keep up with everyone else
- I can do what I want to do, not what the devs have decided I should do
- If someone annoys me, I can shoot them
I'm not big into Sci-Fi, but Eve is a great game in its own right. Even if its missing space dragons and space elves and RL chicks 
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CorpThief
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:14:00 -
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for the lulz
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Dirk Magnum
Royal Hiigaran Navy
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:18:00 -
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Ever-growing contempt for CCP tbh. 
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Zeba
Minmatar
Pator Tech School
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:24:00 -
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Why do I get the feeling people are reading the thread title, opening it up and upon seeing the small wall of text and simply hit reply to topic instead of taking the /tinfoil bait in the last part of his poast. 
inappropriate signature. ~WeatherMan |
Dirk Magnum
Royal Hiigaran Navy
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:30:00 -
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Originally by: Zeba
Why do I get the feeling people are reading the thread title, opening it up and upon seeing the small wall of text and simply hit reply to topic instead of taking the /tinfoil bait in the last part of his poast.
Yeah but I mean who really reads any thread? I sure as **** don't and I still feel awfully comfortable posting on this forum. 
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Lui Kai
Better Than You
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:47:00 -
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Originally by: Zeba
Why do I get the feeling people are reading the thread title, opening it up and upon seeing the small wall of text and simply hit reply to topic instead of taking the /tinfoil bait in the last part of his poast.
I read the wall. It's just that it's more fun to make jokes at the thread title than deal with the nonsense in the OP.
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Vaal Erit
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2008.12.29 07:02:00 -
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His last sentence is so stunningly moronic that I just cannot formulate an appropriate response tbh.
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Sheriff Jones
Amarr
Clinical Experiment
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Posted - 2008.12.29 07:04:00 -
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Because life is boring and 'cause i can't write new material for you lot every minute
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Dirk Magnum
Royal Hiigaran Navy
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Posted - 2008.12.29 07:09:00 -
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Speaking of actually reading the threads that get posted, I have noticed (just now) that part of the OP's name is unacceptably close to part of mine and tbh I just can't have this. CCP you know what to do.
No no, not doing anything is not the answer. HEY COME BACK.
Okay fine. You win this round OP but I'll be watching you
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IAmDirka
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Posted - 2008.12.29 07:21:00 -
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I think that Your a ******!
and to someone who said something about that tinfoil hat bait lol, comon, the patriot DID come into existence, ITS A REAL LAW!
Originally by: Vaal Erit
His last sentence is so stunningly moronic that I just cannot formulate an appropriate response tbh.
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Napoleon Bismarck
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Posted - 2008.12.29 08:32:00 -
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I play because my wife has left me, my dog starved to death and the have internet access at the refuge where I moved to after my house was repossessed. Otherwise, I just play for the sh*ts and giggles!
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Ezael Whiteshadow
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Posted - 2008.12.29 08:33:00 -
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Edited by: Ezael Whiteshadow on 29/12/2008 08:33:48
I play cause one day I may meet you and shoot you for posting this 
edit: in game i mean, 
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Chrome DPS
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Posted - 2008.12.29 09:56:00 -
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Why do I play games? Thats a tough question. I guess the simple answer it because I enjoy them.
What Eve in particular gives me is its longevity, its complexity, the satisfaction of pitting myself against another mind (as opposed to playing against computer software in non-internet games), the community (you do get to know people after a fashion even on voice only comms), the scope (I like games where up to 64 people get together buy the idea of an essentually unlimited number IE "There are 35,000 people online"...wow!) and the fact that CCP is commited to this software long term.
They are not turning out Eve, then two years later turning out Eve 2 and then moving on to something completely different and leaving me loving a game that is no longer supported.
I love the fact that CCP was started, and for the most part is run, by people who do this because its a labor of love.
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Donna Heywood
Amarr
Guiding Hand Social Club
Otherworld Empire Productions
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:03:00 -
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Why do I play, mmm to be amongst friends, and to do interesting things.
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Valya Dire
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:03:00 -
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because stopping now after having played for over 4 years would be kind of pointless. it's ok though, i've recognised, admitted and accepted my eternal eve addiction 
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Franga
Gristle Industries
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:04:00 -
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WALL OF TEXT!
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San5ha
Amarr
Black Rise Insurgents
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:14:00 -
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I dont even play EVE. I just troll the forums and post comments such as "n00b on that" "End yourself" "you fail".
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San5ha
Amarr
Black Rise Insurgents
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:23:00 -
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Originally by: Chrome DPS
Why do I play games? Thats a tough question. I guess the simple answer it because I enjoy them.
What Eve in particular gives me is its longevity, its complexity, the satisfaction of pitting myself against another mind (as opposed to playing against computer software in non-internet games), the community (you do get to know people after a fashion even on voice only comms), the scope (I like games where up to 64 people get together buy the idea of an essentually unlimited number IE "There are 35,000 people online"...wow!) and the fact that CCP is commited to this software long term.
They are not turning out Eve, then two years later turning out Eve 2 and then moving on to something completely different and leaving me loving a game that is no longer supported.
I love the fact that CCP was started, and for the most part is run, by people who do this because its a labor of love.
Can we get these guys their own Forum? Hey guy, only negativity is embraced here. EU players pfff!
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