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Insa Rexion
Minmatar M3T4LH34DZ
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:03:00 -
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Originally by: Commanderess What if CCP were to create random characters, spawn some ISK on them, and buy PLEX/GTC off the open market?
Could potentially be one of the most profitable things a company has ever done. Sell you Game Time, then buy that Game Time back with something that has no value and they can create from nothing.
Discuss.
So you are saying "what if CCP were to sell you isk ?"
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Commanderess
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:05:00 -
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Lets look at it this way
1. Plex system implements a way for CCP to easily remove this game time from the system by buying it and having it sit in hangers.
2. Plex system implemented as Iceland economy begins to tank. Making it easier for CCP to make their profits.
3. Epic trolling by CCP in this thread to divert the attention away from the point it makes.
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Butch Granite
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:05:00 -
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Edited by: Butch Granite on 12/02/2009 21:05:05 *butch granite wonders why ccp are trying to divert attention from OP :p
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Haradgrim
Tyrell Corp INTERDICTION
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:05:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Wrangler
Originally by: CCP Fallout the naked dancing volcano thing? totally true, tho
You saw a naked dancing volcano? Just what were you on?
*Notices the picture of a Volcano in a sexy nighty on Wranglers desk*
You are a sick, sick, man Wrangler --
Originally by: CCP Oveur Just donæt forget the reach-around.
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Venus Felix
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:09:00 -
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Why go through all the trouble of creating chars and ISK when they could just create NPC market orders? Could be a really useful way to stop RMT imho...
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Insa Rexion
Minmatar M3T4LH34DZ
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:09:00 -
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Edited by: Insa Rexion on 12/02/2009 21:11:19
Originally by: Commanderess Lets look at it this way
1. Plex system implements a way for CCP to easily remove this game time from the system by buying it and having it sit in hangers.
2. Plex system implemented as Iceland economy begins to tank. Making it easier for CCP to make their profits.
3. Epic trolling by CCP in this thread to divert the attention away from the point it makes.
point is, the OP is asking "what if CCP were to sell you isk" in a roundabout way, it's not like they would gain from this much more than they already do by allowing players to sell you isk (indirectly thru GTCs).
Both plex and isk already belong to CCP and are just pixels/code that they can create or destroy at will, so what exactly is all the fuss about ? It's not like they could take those "scammed plexs" out of the game and sell them on.
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Razin
The xDEATHx Squadron Legion of xXDEATHXx
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:14:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Fallout
Originally by: CCP Wrangler
Originally by: CCP Fallout the naked dancing volcano thing? totally true, tho
You saw a naked dancing volcano? Just what were you on?
brennivin
"Brennivfn ... is an Icelandic schnapps, ... sometimes called svarti dau=i ("black death").
At times it is drunk as a "chaser" after sampling "hßkarl", which consists of putrified shark meat, to mask the meat's taste."
So, I guess, the naked dancing volcano isn't the worst of it. ...
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CCP Fallout
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:19:00 -
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Originally by: Razin
"Brennivfn ... is an Icelandic schnapps, ... sometimes called svarti dau=i ("black death").
At times it is drunk as a "chaser" after sampling "hßkarl", which consists of putrified shark meat, to mask the meat's taste."
So, I guess, the naked dancing volcano isn't the worst of it.
I refused to try hakarl, which is better known as "pee shark." We had a mission that was to eat hakarl and drink brennivin near the bathrooms at the Fanfest. The smell was exceptionally overwhelming. Needless to say, my bathroom trips were infrequent. And quick.
Fallout Associate Community Manager CCP Hf, EVE Online
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Bellum Eternus
Gallente Death of Virtue
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:22:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Fallout
Originally by: CCP Wrangler
Originally by: CCP Fallout the naked dancing volcano thing? totally true, tho
You saw a naked dancing volcano? Just what were you on?
brennivin
Touche`
Bellum Eternus Inveniam viam aut faciam.
Death of Virtue is Recruiting
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Haradgrim
Tyrell Corp INTERDICTION
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Posted - 2009.02.12 21:24:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Fallout
Originally by: Razin
"Brennivfn ... is an Icelandic schnapps, ... sometimes called svarti dau=i ("black death").
At times it is drunk as a "chaser" after sampling "hßkarl", which consists of putrified shark meat, to mask the meat's taste."
So, I guess, the naked dancing volcano isn't the worst of it.
I refused to try hakarl, which is better known as "pee shark." We had a mission that was to eat hakarl and drink brennivin near the bathrooms at the Fanfest. The smell was exceptionally overwhelming. Needless to say, my bathroom trips were infrequent. And quick.
Wuss. --
Originally by: CCP Oveur Just donæt forget the reach-around.
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Chomin H'ak
Integrated Takeovers
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Posted - 2009.02.12 22:04:00 -
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Jeez... ok, first, they sell you the plexes and make money. Then you're asking if they buy the plexes to keep them off market...
Why? As stated, it would only increase the isk value of the plexes (i.e. limited supply vs. average demand). The only way I could foresee it being utilized is by doing one or two plexes/region in order for the so-called 'scam/tinfoil hattery' to have any kind of sustainability.
That's a lot of work for such a minor scam, tbh.
Oh, and Brennivfn? Seriously? No wonder you're seeing dancing naked volcanoes. (I need to move to Iceland)
Originally by: Frenden Dax My heart hopes that people aren't that stupid, but my experiences thus far suggest otherwise.
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Commanderess
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Posted - 2009.02.12 22:48:00 -
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Originally by: Chomin H'ak
Why? As stated, it would only increase the isk value of the plexes (i.e. limited supply vs. average demand).
This would make it so more people would buy PLEX, as they would get more ISK for their dollar. And even if these plex sit on the market, that's still game time that has been bought and not used. Since what CCP is giving people for these plex is actually free for them, they don't care how much they cost.
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Karrade Krise
Galatic P0RN Starz
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Posted - 2009.02.12 22:50:00 -
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o.0
I would just like to congratulate the OP on getting the most "Blue" posts I've ever seen in a player thread...
Apoctasy > unfortunately, Concord does not reimburse citizens for their own stupidity
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Galligher
Asshats and Alcoholics
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Posted - 2009.02.12 23:09:00 -
[44]
For anyone who has read my Market Discussion thread. Enjoy:
*****es don't know.
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Flamable Content
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Posted - 2009.02.12 23:19:00 -
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Originally by: Galligher For anyone who has read my Market Discussion thread. Enjoy:
not so much lol...Craptastic photoshop job though
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Something Random
Gallente Fusion Enterprises Ltd Mostly Harmless
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Posted - 2009.02.12 23:26:00 -
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Posting in a foiled_nasty_ccp_negated_the_shareholders_extra_holiday_for_this_year thread.
\o/ woohoo!
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Galligher
Asshats and Alcoholics
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Posted - 2009.02.12 23:36:00 -
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Originally by: Flamable Content
not so much lol...Craptastic photoshop job though
That's MSPaint, thank you very much.
*****es don't know.
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Tibberg
Asshats and Alcoholics
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Posted - 2009.02.12 23:49:00 -
[48]
Photoshop is for girls
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Armoured C
Gallente Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2009.02.13 00:52:00 -
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Originally by: Galligher For anyone who has read my Market Discussion thread. Enjoy:
WIN
This week EvE Life: Wormhole Wars 01/Feb
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ceaon
Gallente
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:07:00 -
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Originally by: Galligher For anyone who has read my Market Discussion thread. Enjoy:
damn you i have to log in to see that crap pic btw recruit more players in your corp/alliance and tell your enemy to make the same thing and you get more players in low sec and 0.0 |
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Armoured C
Gallente Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:11:00 -
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Originally by: ceaon
Originally by: Galligher For anyone who has read my Market Discussion thread. Enjoy:
damn you i have to log in to see that crap pic
the new rickroll ?
This week EvE Life: Wormhole Wars 01/Feb
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Citizen AQ670E14
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:37:00 -
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I must say, If I ran a game company that had a GTC system like eve's, I would totally pull this scam.
Just would have to make sure I was in one of those godforsaken countries, where no would come chasing after me to prosecute.
Anyone know of a small, possibly island country where people would be loathe to go due to the frigid temperatures and nasty local rotted-shark snacks?
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Armoured C
Gallente Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:39:00 -
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has someone figured out that using in game currency that is made up means that you actually getting nothing as the customer has already payed and so they have already had there monies worth
and what could they do with the isk they get from it
they can make isk at any time
This week EvE Life: Wormhole Wars 01/Feb
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Citizen AQ670E14
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:46:00 -
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Originally by: Armoured C has someone figured out that using in game currency that is made up means that you actually getting nothing as the customer has already payed and so they have already had there monies worth
and what could they do with the isk they get from it
they can make isk at any time
A player seeking to purchase a PLEX would find less available as CCP would be buying them up with phantom ISKs. PLEX demand will remain realtively unchanged, but PLEX supply would become lowered, increasing the value per GTC.
More players might have the incentive to purchase GTC's then for ISK making purposes, creating real actual money for CCP.
The actual number of subsriptions bought and paid for is never changed by GTC's, CCP always gets their money for each account, one way or another (you pay the monthly fee, or someone else did and sold you the GTC). In the OP theory, more GTC's can be sold for real money than accounts demand, making money, essentially, out of no where for CCP.
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Armoured C
Gallente Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:47:00 -
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Originally by: Citizen AQ670E14
Originally by: Armoured C has someone figured out that using in game currency that is made up means that you actually getting nothing as the customer has already payed and so they have already had there monies worth
and what could they do with the isk they get from it
they can make isk at any time
A player seeking to purchase a PLEX would find less available as CCP would be buying them up with phantom ISKs. PLEX demand will remain realtively unchanged, but PLEX supply would become lowered, increasing the value per GTC.
More players might have the incentive to purchase GTC's then for ISK making purposes, creating real actual money for CCP.
The actual number of subsriptions bought and paid for is never changed by GTC's, CCP always gets their money for each account, one way or another (you pay the monthly fee, or someone else did and sold you the GTC). In the OP theory, more GTC's can be sold for real money than accounts demand, making money, essentially, out of no where for CCP.
doesnt this also mean with the lack of plex on the market to sell because CCP has them thaqt sub will fall ?
This week EvE Life: Wormhole Wars 01/Feb
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Wannabehero
Absolutely No Retreat
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:48:00 -
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Originally by: Armoured C
Originally by: Citizen AQ670E14
Originally by: Armoured C has someone figured out that using in game currency that is made up means that you actually getting nothing as the customer has already payed and so they have already had there monies worth
and what could they do with the isk they get from it
they can make isk at any time
A player seeking to purchase a PLEX would find less available as CCP would be buying them up with phantom ISKs. PLEX demand will remain realtively unchanged, but PLEX supply would become lowered, increasing the value per GTC.
More players might have the incentive to purchase GTC's then for ISK making purposes, creating real actual money for CCP.
The actual number of subsriptions bought and paid for is never changed by GTC's, CCP always gets their money for each account, one way or another (you pay the monthly fee, or someone else did and sold you the GTC). In the OP theory, more GTC's can be sold for real money than accounts demand, making money, essentially, out of no where for CCP.
doesnt this also mean with the lack of plex on the market to sell because CCP has them thaqt sub will fall ?
The ISK must flow --
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Armoured C
Gallente Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:50:00 -
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i am a robot
how that for tinfoil
and i know where you live in... ingame
This week EvE Life: Wormhole Wars 01/Feb
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Citizen AQ670E14
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:50:00 -
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Originally by: Armoured C
Originally by: Citizen AQ670E14
Originally by: Armoured C has someone figured out that using in game currency that is made up means that you actually getting nothing as the customer has already payed and so they have already had there monies worth
and what could they do with the isk they get from it
they can make isk at any time
A player seeking to purchase a PLEX would find less available as CCP would be buying them up with phantom ISKs. PLEX demand will remain realtively unchanged, but PLEX supply would become lowered, increasing the value per GTC.
More players might have the incentive to purchase GTC's then for ISK making purposes, creating real actual money for CCP.
The actual number of subsriptions bought and paid for is never changed by GTC's, CCP always gets their money for each account, one way or another (you pay the monthly fee, or someone else did and sold you the GTC). In the OP theory, more GTC's can be sold for real money than accounts demand, making money, essentially, out of no where for CCP.
doesnt this also mean with the lack of plex on the market to sell because CCP has them thaqt sub will fall ?
Possibly some players might stop playing if prices for PLEX got to high, not to mention that there could be a fairly sizable destabilizing inflationary effect from dumping ISK into the system like this. I doubt the monetary loss would be any less than that gained though.
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Armoured C
Gallente Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:52:00 -
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Originally by: Citizen AQ670E14
Originally by: Armoured C
Originally by: Citizen AQ670E14
Originally by: Armoured C has someone figured out that using in game currency that is made up means that you actually getting nothing as the customer has already payed and so they have already had there monies worth
and what could they do with the isk they get from it
they can make isk at any time
A player seeking to purchase a PLEX would find less available as CCP would be buying them up with phantom ISKs. PLEX demand will remain realtively unchanged, but PLEX supply would become lowered, increasing the value per GTC.
More players might have the incentive to purchase GTC's then for ISK making purposes, creating real actual money for CCP.
The actual number of subsriptions bought and paid for is never changed by GTC's, CCP always gets their money for each account, one way or another (you pay the monthly fee, or someone else did and sold you the GTC). In the OP theory, more GTC's can be sold for real money than accounts demand, making money, essentially, out of no where for CCP.
doesnt this also mean with the lack of plex on the market to sell because CCP has them thaqt sub will fall ?
Possibly some players might stop playing if prices for PLEX got to high, not to mention that there could be a fairly sizable destabilizing inflationary effect from dumping ISK into the system like this. I doubt the monetary loss would be any less than that gained though.
so if CCP do it or dont .. nothing really changed apart from a small influx of prince =/ c/d
This week EvE Life: Wormhole Wars 01/Feb
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Citizen AQ670E14
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Posted - 2009.02.13 01:54:00 -
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Originally by: Armoured C so if CCP do it or dont .. nothing really changed apart from a small influx of prince =/ c/d
Well, it does change that CCP can change something not real (ISK) into somethink real (Kronors)
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