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Beren Hurin
Onslaught Inc
RISE of LEGION
1766
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:26:00 -
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So I make a point to squad with randoms every now and then just to see how the average person is dealing with the game. I am always surprised when I hear someone say something like "I'm just about to get to my goal of having 200 of my proto light scout suits" or something.
My question is, what makes you want a stack of something? Stockpiling dropsuits/modules/complete fittings/vehicles etc, does nothing for you IMO. All it does is commit you to using that whole stack before spending your money on something else to further experiment. If anything, it probably commits you to a playstyle that may not really be optimal to what you have to deal with. Furthermore, you will probably become more dissappointed with your choices to stockpile if you DO choose the wrong thing, because at that point, your investment is a suck cost with a crappy return.
So why are you all such pack rats? |
DUST Fiend
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
7451
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:27:00 -
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I stockpiled some suits just to save my ISK from my vehicular tendencies
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VAHZZ
The dyst0pian Corporation
52
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:28:00 -
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Beren Hurin wrote:So I make a point to squad with randoms every now and then just to see how the average person is dealing with the game. I am always surprised when I hear someone say something like "I'm just about to get to my goal of having 200 of my proto light scout suits" or something.
My question is, what makes you want a stack of something? Stockpiling dropsuits/modules/complete fittings/vehicles etc, does nothing for you IMO. All it does is commit you to using that whole stack before spending your money on something else to further experiment. If anything, it probably commits you to a playstyle that may not really be optimal to what you have to deal with. Furthermore, you will probably become more dissappointed with your choices to stockpile if you DO choose the wrong thing, because at that point, your investment is a suck cost with a crappy return.
So why are you all such pack rats?
Would you rather buy 1 suit and have to constantly restock every time you die?..or would you rather be prepared and dominate those tiny little ant-...i mean fine gentlemen
> Master of the Sniper
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results."
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Disturbingly Bored
The Strontium Asylum
1051
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:29:00 -
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I am not a pack rat!
My stack of vintage used Dominos pizza boxes is going to be worth something some day. Just you wait.
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Lv2spd2
Slow And Old
48
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:29:00 -
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I don't like to restock often. But I only buy large amounts of the items in fittings I know I use a lot. If I make a new fit or try something new I just keep a few around until I am sure it deserves a place in my armory. |
Hecarim Van Hohen
Unkn0wn Killers
207
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:31:00 -
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I buy my grind fits in sets of 50 but 200 proto lights :D
Serious fittings are held at 10 and restocked back to 10 after losses occur.
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Turalyon 514
Turalyon Alliance
4692
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:39:00 -
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I keep 100 of my fitted protosuits because I like seeing a big number and it makes me feel prepared.
It means that I can also go days/weeks without restocking.
Level 4 Forum Warrior
Lenin of the glorious armoured revolution
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GHOSTLY ANNIHILATOR
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar
DARKSTAR ARMY
1044
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:42:00 -
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I recently did it because i just use two suits now
My PS3 is dusty ._.
Level 1 Forum Warrior
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Scheherazade VII
87
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:43:00 -
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You need ISK to play the game
You need dropsuits to play the game.
Therefore we buy and stockpile dropsuits. Once we have a nice stack we can stock up
on another fit without neglecting our main fit because we already have a healthy supply.
It's called head-room. I have over 600 logi suits. aiming for 1000.
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Gorra Snell
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar
DARKSTAR ARMY
211
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:44:00 -
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I buy massive stacks of everything, but I don't run proto suits or weapons (only the occasional piece of equipment or module), so it's not a big deal, financially.
Thinking of those stacks of gear as a personal accomplishment, though...no, I don't get that. |
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ZeHealingHurts HurtingHeals
Seituoda Taskforce Command
Caldari State
399
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:44:00 -
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Cuz I have nothing to spend all my money on. |
Rynoceros
Rise Of Old Dudes
1229
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:46:00 -
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I buy 100 at a time just to get through the week and watch my wallet total go up.
Then, on Wednesday, I drain the MF.
Cheeseburgers.
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Beren Hurin
Onslaught Inc
RISE of LEGION
1766
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:47:00 -
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I have all 30 of my fitting slots used. I use a few different kinds of fittings each match depending on how things are going. It takes less than 30 seconds for me to restore all of my used suits to 10 or more for each match. I just select the fitting, then select restock, then I'm good. |
Buddha Brown
Factory Fresh
437
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:47:00 -
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20-40 suits at a time, never had to restock during 1 sitting (which isnt very long at all for me)
Stockpiling ISK not 100's of suits I prob wont get to
1-200 comp shield extenders always on tap JIC |
karaburan Levante
DUST University
Ivy League
5
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:48:00 -
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I can only shoot 1 gun at a time. Do I need more? oh, yeah, guns guns guns.
Eve player, Dust Merc as a hobby.
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excillon
The Exemplars
Top Men.
122
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:50:00 -
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I can answer this. I use my BPO gear in pubs, then use my ISK to stockpile for proto when I get into PC.
Right now I'm at 150 Assault ck 0's, 150 Duvolles, complex mods, etc. I do it because no one knows when the marketplace is coming, and seems like a good idea to stock up just in case. |
Beren Hurin
Onslaught Inc
RISE of LEGION
1766
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:51:00 -
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karaburan Levante wrote:I can only shoot 1 gun at a time. Do I need more? oh, yeah, guns guns guns.
Yeah, this is pretty much the rationale that appears to be happening here...It's along the lines of, "What is better than a game's worth of logi suits? 50 GAMES WORTH OF LOGI SUITS!" But you can only play one game at a time, and rarely have less than 30 seconds between matches. |
Beren Hurin
Onslaught Inc
RISE of LEGION
1766
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:56:00 -
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excillon wrote:I can answer this. I use my BPO gear in pubs, then use my ISK to stockpile for proto when I get into PC.
Right now I'm at 150 Assault ck 0's, 150 Duvolles, complex mods, etc. I do it because no one knows when the marketplace is coming, and seems like a good idea to stock up just in case.
...Still irrational, IMO. They will announce well ahead of time when it is coming. Until it comes, prices wont change. If prices do change it is unlikely that stockpiles will have a huge impact, and it would be more than likely that your stockpiles would just be re-liquidated into isk. |
Cpl Foster USMC
liked killing you...
303
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:57:00 -
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funny you ask that cause I just bought 100 Min Med mk.0 suits....and hundreds of assorted complex damage mods...
just cause I decided to run nothing but proto for the time being...and isk is not a problem...
33 snipers (charge and Kaka's ((Ishakone's suck))
33 knifers (these Ishakone's don't suck)
and 34 Mass drivers (getting proto of this when I get back on) |
Sinboto Simmons
SVER True Blood
Public Disorder.
1999
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:57:00 -
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I just get 10 at a time 
Sinboto - The True Blood Minja.
Forum Warrior level 1
Fix my class already
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Beren Hurin
Onslaught Inc
RISE of LEGION
1766
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:01:00 -
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Another way I see your stockpiling reasoning as backward is its kind of like you are giving yourself permission to just blow a TON of stuff all at once. That is only the case if your stockpile is for your grindy suits. If you have only like 10 of each fitting at a time, and then set a goal to grow your wallet by x million per week, then you will more likely pay attention to the bottom line AND performance. |
Cyrius Li-Moody
The New Age Outlaws
WINMATAR.
1655
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:03:00 -
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I buy 100 suits (only 20 proto at a time though) but buy modules and weapons as I go.
Check out & sub my youtube. Yay!
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Beren Hurin
Onslaught Inc
RISE of LEGION
1766
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:07:00 -
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Cyrius Li-Moody wrote:I buy 100 suits (only 20 proto at a time though) but buy modules and weapons as I go.
Like you individually go inside of each fitting, and separately select each module/weapon and make a purchase? This seems more complicated than necessary...you know you can just select the fitting and restock? |
Chunky Munkey
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
2029
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:17:00 -
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Beren Hurin wrote:So I make a point to squad with randoms every now and then just to see how the average person is dealing with the game. I am always surprised when I hear someone say something like "I'm just about to get to my goal of having 200 of my proto light scout suits" or something.
My question is, what makes you want a stack of something? Stockpiling dropsuits/modules/complete fittings/vehicles etc, does nothing for you IMO. All it does is commit you to using that whole stack before spending your money on something else to further experiment. If anything, it probably commits you to a playstyle that may not really be optimal to what you have to deal with. Furthermore, you will probably become more dissappointed with your choices to stockpile if you DO choose the wrong thing, because at that point, your investment is a suck cost with a crappy return.
So why are you all such pack rats?
Humans are stupid.
No.
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General John Ripper
Rippers Taco Shack
39744
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:27:00 -
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I buy 100 at a time because I am a Boss
Dust 514's #17 Forum Warrior
Founder of the Forum Warrior Club
King of Tacos
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DeadlyAztec11
Gallente Federation
2400
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:36:00 -
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I liked to be prepared for the day SHTF!
Madness is the emergency exit. You can just step outside, and close the door on all those dreadful things that happened.
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Luk Manag
of Terror
TRE GAFFEL
158
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:38:00 -
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I usually buy stuff in sets of 1000 - which is kind of a pain, but I don't have to do it very often. |
Cyrius Li-Moody
The New Age Outlaws
WINMATAR.
1656
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Posted - 2013.11.07 19:39:00 -
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Beren Hurin wrote:Cyrius Li-Moody wrote:I buy 100 suits (only 20 proto at a time though) but buy modules and weapons as I go. Like you individually go inside of each fitting, and separately select each module/weapon and make a purchase? This seems more complicated than necessary...you know you can just select the fitting and restock?
Yup, I only buy modules in chunks of 100's as well. So certain things like shield extenders and damage mods go quick because I have a lot of high slots. No point in buying a 150k fully fit suit when all you need are a stack of damage mods.
Check out & sub my youtube. Yay!
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MassiveNine
0uter.Heaven
Proficiency V.
413
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Posted - 2013.11.07 20:30:00 -
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I also buy everything in bulk. When you have 50+ million, it makes it easy. Even my proto heavy suit has like 59 fits left before I have to restock. Some of my modules I buy 2-300 at a time. |
Saxbrin Shain
Ivory Vanguard
71
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Posted - 2013.11.07 20:41:00 -
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Things like Armor Plates and Damage Modifiers I rarely equip singularly. They're also used across multiple fits and multiple dropsuits. So I pick them up in lots of 100 or more. I have a stockpile of about 300 Basic Armor Plates, for example. It may last me a few weeks, but I don't have to worry about them.
Items I use less often are picked up in smaller lots of 10 or 20. |
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