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NotThisGuy Again
Eyniletti Rangers
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:09:00 -
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I have made this post as I am concerned about the NPE [New player experience].
I thought I was out of the academy but I assume the war point limit was increased hence I am back in the academy.
So after waiting quite a few minutes to begin a game, here I am - in a domination type academy match totally alone.
The match has been running now for probably 15-20 minutes and I am still the only one there. So I did what any good mercenary would do. I ran around hacking everything I could to make warpoints. Still I am the sole member of the match.
I decided against hacking the main objective as I figured I could rack up a really long battle and if it is how it was before, I should make some nice isk / skillpoints.
The issue - Restricting new players to this academy might be very bad for new players coming into dust. At least if their experience is anything like the match I am witnessing.
I was thinking maybe just create a gamemode that allows only Starter fits / Militia gear + The very base standard gear. That would give you game modes that new players could participate in.
I worry if all of the new guys are being put into matches where they are the only person in the battle - this would look horrible for the game.
I KNOW there are plenty of people playing in the normal game modes, so why dont we try to address this issue. In turn this should help increase retention rate of new guys coming into the game.
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CommanderBolt
ACME SPECIAL FORCES
441
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:12:00 -
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That's strange. Do you know what server you are on? I.e American, Euro etc.... |
NotThisGuy Again
Eyniletti Rangers
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:14:00 -
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CommanderBolt wrote:That's strange. Do you know what server you are on? I.e American, Euro etc....
I have the server region set to automatic. I am in the UK myself.
The shields on both MCC`s just got to 50% and still I am the only person in the match. |
Rynoceros
Rise Of Old Dudes
1620
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:19:00 -
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That'll be a ton of ISK for a single match.
I've seen matches similar to that and the few of us that were involved all got ~500,000 ISK
Alyssa Milano.
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CommanderBolt
ACME SPECIAL FORCES
442
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:23:00 -
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Rynoceros wrote:That'll be a ton of ISK for a single match.
I've seen matches similar to that and the few of us that were involved all got ~500,000 ISK
I was going to say the same lol. I remember back when the dom matches at one point had that null cannon that was obstructed by the pipeline. Some of those matches went on for ages and the pay was nice.
@ OP - Sit it out , hopefully someone from CCP will see this. I agree that way more could be done to help the new players out. I dont like the way its going as far as new player experience is currently. |
True Adamance
Scions of Athra
5103
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:24:00 -
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It is bad especially when I need to create a new toon since I am merciless in my efficiency in such matches.
To a Texan like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Gunlogi.
Reference = ISK
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Zirzo Valcyn
Holdfast Syndicate
Amarr Empire
12
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:29:00 -
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militia arena has been a longtime request.
i used to make alts just to fly dropships in academy because they rarely would get shot down and ppl actually got in them
u can ban the troll out of the forums but u can't ban the forums out of the troll.
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CommanderBolt
ACME SPECIAL FORCES
443
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:35:00 -
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Zirzo Valcyn wrote:militia arena has been a longtime request.
i used to make alts just to fly dropships in academy because they rarely would get shot down and ppl actually got in them
You see that's the kind of thing the older players could and would do to help noobies out. Yea come to think of it CCP need and can do a lot more in regards to the academy. I am surprised they haven't put more effort into the new player experience. |
Rynoceros
Rise Of Old Dudes
1621
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:40:00 -
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CommanderBolt wrote:Rynoceros wrote:That'll be a ton of ISK for a single match.
I've seen matches similar to that and the few of us that were involved all got ~500,000 ISK I was going to say the same lol. I remember back when the dom matches at one point had that null cannon that was obstructed by the pipeline. Some of those matches went on for ages and the pay was nice. @ OP - Sit it out , hopefully someone from CCP will see this. I agree that way more could be done to help the new players out. I dont like the way its going as far as new player experience is currently.
I was there.
When they connected the pipes and had to move the Null Cannon.
Those were awesome.
(Those sucked pretty bad too.)
Alyssa Milano.
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NotThisGuy Again
Eyniletti Rangers
Minmatar Republic
1
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:50:00 -
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So I just heard through my headset that both MCC shields failed and I am still the only one here.
I hope I can make lots of isk  |
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Rynoceros
Rise Of Old Dudes
1625
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:52:00 -
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An hour into it?
Let me hold a dollar, rich man.
Alyssa Milano.
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NotThisGuy Again
Eyniletti Rangers
Minmatar Republic
1
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Posted - 2013.12.20 03:55:00 -
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Rynoceros wrote:An hour into it?
Let me hold a dollar, rich man.
Well I dunno what to expect yet but if this makes lot of money then hell I will keep doing them! I will check back here when the game ends |
SniperWolfFOXHOUND
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2013.12.21 02:47:00 -
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Hello.
I was searching for forum threads that were discussing the academy matches and came across this one. I had no problems getting into an academy match but I found that the battles didn't have many people in. I think the first match I had was 5 v 4.
I like your idea about militia battles. Something along those lines would give other new players a proper view of what this game is really like. I knew what to expect coming into this game but I guess a lot of other people don't. |
jordy mack
Ultramarine Corp
57
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Posted - 2013.12.21 05:55:00 -
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.... ??? I NEED CLOSURE!! |
NotThisGuy Again
Eyniletti Rangers
Minmatar Republic
15
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Posted - 2014.01.06 15:10:00 -
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So I forgot to mention, over an hour and half into the game I was kicked for some reason. Possibly because I was just stood around with not much to do. Damn shame.
I accept any facepalms. |
Amarrgheddon
Warcaste
39
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Posted - 2014.01.06 15:26:00 -
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CommanderBolt wrote:Zirzo Valcyn wrote:militia arena has been a longtime request.
i used to make alts just to fly dropships in academy because they rarely would get shot down and ppl actually got in them You see that's the kind of thing the older players could and would do to help noobies out. Yea come to think of it CCP need and can do a lot more in regards to the academy. I am surprised they haven't put more effort into the new player experience.
some of us are putting effort into the new player experience. If you want to help let me know. |
Amarrgheddon
Warcaste
39
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Posted - 2014.01.06 15:27:00 -
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CommanderBolt wrote:Zirzo Valcyn wrote:militia arena has been a longtime request.
i used to make alts just to fly dropships in academy because they rarely would get shot down and ppl actually got in them You see that's the kind of thing the older players could and would do to help noobies out. Yea come to think of it CCP need and can do a lot more in regards to the academy. I am surprised they haven't put more effort into the new player experience.
oops double post. |
steadyhand amarr
Scions of Athra
2122
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Posted - 2014.01.06 15:36:00 -
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Their is not enough new people starting in one go to fill out these matches its highlighting a growing problem. Dust514 has burned though its potential playerbase on the PS3. Probably why they are looking at the steam box
"i dont care about you or your goals, just show me the dam isk"
winner of EU squad cup
GOGO power rangers
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Michael Epic
The Neutral Zone
191
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Posted - 2014.01.06 15:43:00 -
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Honestly? When I get tired of being camped by dropships and tanks every single effing match, I will switch to another PSN name and play in the academy.
I don't use any of the isk nor the SP points...I just go straight in with the frontline or the medic standard fittings. Its pretty fun to just josh along with the newbies and the vets that are also playing in the academy.
I really like to rock the nanite injector and pick up the newbies when they fall down haha I'll also use the turrets and gun down newbies. I like to be fair about it so when the match takes place on border gulch (as it often does) I will go to their redline (where C would be) and use their turret to shoot them when they walk by and give them room to kill me by sneaking up from behind.
I generally don't get a lot of kills lol because I'm normally just screwing around but I often save a lot of clones with the nanite injector. Plus I like the isk I get bc I send it to this character haha
but until CCP provides some sort of standard/militia gear mode that we can just have fun in and relax in when we're tired of being overrun by dropships and tanks...I'm gonna do that. I've made some friends in the academy that are actually pretty cool. |
pyramidhead 420
Carbon 7
CRONOS.
262
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Posted - 2014.01.06 15:47:00 -
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you were kicked for inactivaty, got to move once every 60 seconds.
search "carbon 7" in the "search corp" tab and apply. ill go outta my way to find you, and help you out. (answer questions, show you how things work ,ect) i enjoy helping new players. im that NewPlayerHelperGuy |
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