Whenever I ask a new player what suit he's running, the answer is "I've been using the medic."

CCPs problem with providing more of these suits probably lies in the fact that they'd rather have players buying MLT BPOs instead of having a variety of Starter Fits to choose from.

Instead of having a wide array of infinite stock starter fits, give new players several expendable MLT fittings. 10 or more of each MLT suit with some premade fittings, similar to those posted by OP. Showcase the gameplay a little instead of providing them with the most boring loadouts possible.

Good idea but I would increase the amount of premade fits. Its going to take more than 10x usage for someone to get a feel for the suit and weapon.

Whenever I ask a new player what suit he's running, the answer is "I've been using the medic."

CCPs problem with providing more of these suits probably lies in the fact that they'd rather have players buying MLT BPOs instead of having a variety of Starter Fits to choose from.

Instead of having a wide array of infinite stock starter fits, give new players several expendable MLT fittings. 10 or more of each MLT suit with some premade fittings, similar to those posted by OP. Showcase the gameplay a little instead of providing them with the most boring loadouts possible.

Introducing players to MLT gear in this way would do several things. New players would be introduced to MLT gear and it's lack of skill requirements instead of running around in Assault - Medic until they get bored or learn how to navigate the marketplace. When they run out of suits, they'll learn that they can restock the fitting. Since they actually have a stock of these items, they'll be able to play around with new loadouts. New players can be encouraged to try something other than an AR.

1. racial fits more racist please (scrambler on amarr suits etc)
2. mix of infinite and non-infinite fits (suggest only assaults are infinite)
3. Some cool equipment types.

A little hard to pull off at the moment with the piecemeal state of the racial suits/weapons( as i wrote this i just kept finding hole after hole ), but in the end that would be very cool.

Give them setups that match their starting race, and then a few from other races to add flavor, show options.

So if they start amarr they see something like (not listing the full loadouts, just a couple items to get the idea):

Amarr Assault - Scrambler Assault Rifle - Infinite
Amarr Logistics - [ Amarr MD variant? Laser rifle?] - 30 copies
Amarr Scout - [ Amarr Shotgun?] - Uplinks - infinite
Amarr Heavy - [ Amarr HMG? ] - 30 copies
Amarr Scout?Heavy? - [ Amarr Scrambler Sniper Rifle ] - infinite

- ug, should have picked something other than amarr, so many holes.... -

Caldari Assault - [ Rail rifle ] - Hives - 30 copies
Minmatar Logistics - MD - Rep tool - 30 copies
Gallente Assault - Plasma Cannon - 30 copies

In the end I think the big points to hammer home are covered by a mix of infinite and limited run fits, and providing them with a wide range of fits, letting them see some of the more exotic weapons. Make sure they have long and close range fits. Make sure they have armor and shield tanked fits.

Obviously you all didn't think it was that boring cause you're still playing Dust.

Obviously you all didn't think it was that boring cause you're still playing Dust.

Much of what makes the game interesting and fun are the variety of dropsuit types, equipment, and the weapon selection. New players starting out with their starter fits will miss out completely on the light suits, heavy suits, mass drivers, laser rifles, scrambler rifles, active scanners, remote explosives, repair tool, etc. The starter fits only show the most generic options like AR assault, sniper, medic, and anti-tank; all of which are only using medium frame suits.

The first few battles will decide whether or not new players will stick with Dust, or quit the game, so why not try to impress the new players with Dust's unique selection instead of just showing them the generic stuff? Sure they could just go buy new suits and weapons in the militia section, but not all weapons have militia versions, and expecting new players to explore the market instead of jumping in a battle is pretty ridiculous considering most don't have the patience to do the tutorials. It is your job to make them find the game appealing, they shouldn't have to look through a bunch of menus and upgrade a bunch of skills to find good things about the game; most won't have the patience for that anyway.

The solution is to create militia versions of all weapons and equipment (militia MD for example can have 4 rounds), and have that variety of militia weapons and equipment present in the starter fits. Include lights and heavies as well in the starter fits. Example of possible militia presets in starter fits:

Light + shotgun + active scanner

Medium + scrambler rifle + nanite injector

Heavy + forge gun + SMG

light + swarm launcher + remote explosive

Medium + mass driver + repair tool

Heavy + HMG

Medium + laser rifle + nanohive

Which would you rather new players say: "Oh, an assault rifle like every other shooter, okay I guess..." or "OMG! I have a freaking gun made of gold that shoots lasers! AWESOME!"? Do yourself a favor, and and make your starter fits more interesting.

EDIT: Also it would help new players figure out what they like, and thus what they should skill into.

EDIT2: Having all but one of starter fits made of DEPLETABLE militia items will teach the players to restock, and to understand the finite nature of items in Dust. Would also protect the value of AUR BPOs.

The only thing i would add is to make suits unlimited UNTIL they get out of academy. Then like a stack of 20 or so each.

Much of what makes the game interesting and fun are the variety of dropsuit types, equipment, and the weapon selection. New players starting out with their starter fits will miss out completely on the light suits, heavy suits, mass drivers, laser rifles, scrambler rifles, active scanners, remote explosives, repair tool, etc. The starter fits only show the most generic options like AR assault, sniper, medic, and anti-tank; all of which are only using medium frame suits.

The first few battles will decide whether or not new players will stick with Dust, or quit the game, so why not try to impress the new players with Dust's unique selection instead of just showing them the generic stuff? Sure they could just go buy new suits and weapons in the militia section, but not all weapons have militia versions, and expecting new players to explore the market instead of jumping in a battle is pretty ridiculous considering most don't have the patience to do the tutorials. It is your job to make them find the game appealing, they shouldn't have to look through a bunch of menus and upgrade a bunch of skills to find good things about the game; most won't have the patience for that anyway.

The solution is to create militia versions of all weapons and equipment (militia MD for example can have 4 rounds), and have that variety of militia weapons and equipment present in the starter fits. Include lights and heavies as well in the starter fits. Example of possible militia presets in starter fits:

Light + shotgun + active scanner

Medium + scrambler rifle + nanite injector

Heavy + forge gun + SMG

light + swarm launcher + remote explosive

Medium + mass driver + repair tool

Heavy + HMG

Medium + laser rifle + nanohive

Which would you rather new players say: "Oh, an assault rifle like every other shooter, okay I guess..." or "OMG! I have a freaking gun made of gold that shoots lasers! AWESOME!"? Do yourself a favor, and and make your starter fits more interesting.

EDIT: Also it would help new players figure out what they like, and thus what they should skill into.

EDIT2: Having all but one of starter fits made of DEPLETABLE militia items will teach the players to restock, and to understand the finite nature of items in Dust. Would also protect the value of AUR BPOs.