Here is an example.

There is currently a great debate over TTK. Arguments from one side say that as hit detection was improved, HP and DMG values were not adjusted appropriately.

Arguments from AR users "Don't nerf me bro"

This leaves players in limbo wondering if the current state of Dust is to be maintained, the trend towards CoD to be continued, or if a re-evaluation of TTK is coming anytime soon.

It would be SO bloody easy for CCP to make an official statement something to the effect of
"We realize the balance issues created by code optimizations and although it's not our immediate priority, we intend to raise TTK within the next 2 patches".


Or
"Although the unintended consequences of our optimizations caused a decrease in TTK, upon feedback and reflect we think this is a good change for Dust"

Or

"Our design team leader would like to take these 5 minuets and briefly explain our philosophy and vision behind TTK rates, weapons, ranges, and where we would like to see Dust in regards to this issue. . ."


Yet instead of this we're treated to silence and left to assumptions. Dangerous assumptions. For many, when we go too long without any comment on fixes to game mechanics or bugs. . . (HELLO DROPSHIP SIDE-TURRET, AIM RESETTING BUG of 6 MONTHS) . . When our concerns go too long without being addressed, this manifests itself in a distinctive lack of playing or caring about Dust.

Vets go from ardent supporters of CCP to near virtual enemies and resentment builds over the perplexing issue of Why Couldn't They Just Say Something? Is it really that difficult?


This is not the same as staying what new content is expected to be coming when, or when Dust will fully integrate in a meaningful way with Eve. Or when Dust will move to PS4. This is entirely reasonable and I would say expected, but entirely ignored.