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Obsidian Soul
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Posted - 2009.01.13 20:37:00 -
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This was originally created as a petition, and the GM that replied redirected me to these boards. So here's the original content of my petition:
Hi,
I was just wondering if it could be possible that NPC corp channels be available to anyone if they belong to the same faction.
At the moment, it is treated like a player corporation, and leaving an NPC corp will often mean leaving it forever. Several players I know have even left months old characters simply to reexperience the more vibrant chat channels of the default corporations.
I had run across the same problem when I joined the Minmatar RMS and discovered that RMS and RUN are two different channels with absolutely no way of entering the latter from the former and vice versa. I left a lot of friends in RUN. :(
It also means that joining a small corporation will leave you with virtually no one to talk to but the people of your corp, the rookie channel, the local channel, and whatever chat room you decide to set up. It gets a bit... 'old' after a while, you might say.
Anyway, player to player interaction is a big thing in EVE isn't it? I just thought more notice could have been made on the player communities. So as I said, I suggest making NPC corporation channels available to everyone of the same faction (i.e. freely joinable).
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and more power to this awesome game.
Eric (Obsidian Soul)
The GM's reply:
Hi, GM DiscoNap here.
This sounds like a pretty good idea.
I suggest that you post about the new idea for optimizing and improving the game in the Features and Ideas Discussion section of our official forums. The Dev Team regularly reads it and takes feedback into consideration while working their hardest to improve the game. Here is a direct link to the section: http://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=channel&channelID=3523
You can also try to create a topic on the Council of Stellar Management (CSM) boards and get people to support it. The CSM will then bring the issue to the attention of CCP's developers. Here is a link to the assembly hall boards: http://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=channel&channelID=752166
This would be the most effective way for you to get your voice heard, since we in the GM team have no direct ties to the Development team.
Thank you for contacting Customer Support. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you have any further questions or issues.
Best regards, GM DiscoNap EVE Online Customer Support
original petition file:
https://support.eve-online.com/Pages/Petitions/PetitionDetails.aspx?petitionID=1334955
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Herschel Yamamoto
Bloodmoney Incorporated
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Posted - 2009.01.13 22:32:00 -
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I don't think anyone cares in this case, but you're not supposed to post GM responses on the forums, FYI.
As for the actual idea, I like it. Let people help new players, join in interesting chat channels, and get spammed by isk sellers if they like. And it doesn't hurt anybody, while giving new players a reason to move to player corps. Supported. - Lotto - Paladin! Cruiser BPC Store |
Hesod Adee
KDS Navy
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Posted - 2009.01.13 23:27:00 -
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Sir Nimmo
Gun Metal Priests
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Posted - 2009.01.14 01:48:00 -
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This is actually a pretty good idea, I like it. |
eWrath
The Omni Federation
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Posted - 2009.01.14 03:16:00 -
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Edited by: eWrath on 14/01/2009 03:17:05 I say merge all the newbie corp channels into a single (and optionally join-able) "Faction" channel.
Edit: Forgot to support this idea. -----
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Venkul Mul
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Posted - 2009.01.14 07:27:00 -
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There is empire channel for each empire faction. It theory its function is exactly what you suggest (you can even join a channel not of your race).
In reality, at this moment there are: 17 people on the Amarr channel, 19 Caldari, 28 Gallente, 6 Jove , 27 Minmatar.
The only drawback I see in your idea is the spamming of ISK sellers, but CCP seem to have resolved most of it.
I would prefer a revitalizing of the empire channels, but /supported.
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Vaal Erit
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2009.01.14 10:27:00 -
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Problem: I want to talk to my old friends in RUN Solution: Make a new character in RUN and chat with them. Second solution: Make a channel and invite your friends. Make it open invite and let in everyone from RUN and RMS and everywhere else
No need to change mechanics.
I feel that NPC corporations should be stepping stones for new players so that they will grow into "real" player made corporations. Currently we have this anti-social syndrome where solo players stay in NPC corporations and stroke their epeen and scream against "pirates" and other inane chat. The chat in NPC corporations is pretty terrible. A lot of whining and tons of misinformation that comes from long time NPC pilots that don't know anything about EVE. I log on my noob hauler/scout/cyno alts ALL the time, the chat is not good.
The focus of EVE should not be about NPC corporations and this puts more focus on what should be a simple corporation for new players to get a handle on the game.
This mechanic will hurt new players in that they are having what should be a helpful channel, spammed by old "vets" and long term NPC players that do not know what they are talking about. Having new questions about EVE and being too shy to even talk in your new player corp chat because it is being monopolized by people "visiting" with "old friends" is not helpful to new players. Add in the element of isk spammers and people just wanting to rant at others and you have a bad mechanic.
Not supported. Tl;DR = Make your own channel or deal with it, you shouldn't stay a noob with no friends forever. --
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Ecatherina W
Gallente Dromedary Goat Albatross and Fish Big Bang Quantum
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Posted - 2009.01.14 12:10:00 -
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Against
I don't want to support anything that increases the interest in the NPC corps, as I feel they are a way to escape retaliation.
***** Empress of the Multiverse ***** |
Grigo
M. Corp Mostly Harmless
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Posted - 2009.01.14 13:06:00 -
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/suported
dosent hurt anyone having old players join noob channels |
Raiven Parker
Mirrortech Logistics
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Posted - 2009.01.14 13:15:00 -
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Only problem I can see is that the rookie channel might turn into a recruitment spam channel. |
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Grigo
M. Corp Mostly Harmless
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Posted - 2009.01.14 13:35:00 -
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Originally by: Raiven Parker Only problem I can see is that the rookie channel might turn into a recruitment spam channel.
well in a way that would be easyer for new players to find a "home" in a non NPC corp...but i higly douth that as there are not that many corps that recrute people whit low sp's and experience |
Isaac Starstriker
Amarr Solaris Operations
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Posted - 2009.01.14 18:38:00 -
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Not supporting. NPC Corps are to stay separate. And I do feel for those that war-deck corps and the war-decked corps run like chickens with their heads cut off to NPC Corps.
So a big fat No.
--Isaac
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