DUST Search - I'd Like to Be Your Candidate for CPM1

Soraya Xel wrote:

The fundamental problem we have, is people setting an expectation that CCP have a PS4 release, with no expectation of how long that might take. There's a possible shorter-term solution in the PlayStation Now service, depending how Sony developed it, it might allow DUST to release for PS4 as a converted PS3 game, though I'm betting there's additional issues that others aren't predicting. On the shortest fast-track mode, I doubt CCP could create a native PS4 client in less than a year. I am doubtful we will see a PS4 client that is release-ready by the end of CPM1's term.

So, the answer is, that players need an actual roadmap. CCP needs to be able to tell the players "Yes, we're working on it." The laser-focused comment indicates that either they're not even working on a PS4 client, or it's not a priority. But if CCP wants players to invest in the game fully, CCP needs to give them some concrete evidence that the game is indeed going to grow forward with them. So CCP needs to give a real estimate, of where in the future the PS4 client comes in their timeline.


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Bear D'Grassi Forsaken Immortals Top Men. 18	Posted - 2014.01.03 22:51:00 - [1] - Quote Pretty much mirrors my thoughts on the direction Dust should take, its not going to compete as a AAA FPS, at least not in the short to medium term, which in all honesty is the market they want. Although Hilmar talks of the F2P market in the summit minutes. It needs to expand on its unique properties and ensure that information regarding them is put large in front of the gaming community whilst at the same time striving to better the existing gameplay. In all likelyhood I will support Soraya, however I intend to hear other candidates platforms first.
Bear D'Grassi Forsaken Immortals Top Men. 20	Posted - 2014.01.08 13:50:00 - [2] - Quote From your OP "CCP needs to ramp up the EVE/DUST link, particularly by implementing a real economy for DUST 514" As I indicated on Spartacus Dust's CPM candidacy thread Hilmar has stated that this element is basically on the back burner until general gameplay is competitive with other shooters out there. Your inclusion of the above as your first item suggests this is the more important item to you, which is stregthened by your response in Spectre-M's thread. Thread Response The statement by Hilmar was made during the CSM summer summit some months ago however I doubt there is anyone here who would suggest that Dust has become a "kick ass shooter" (Hilmars words) since then. The above would suggest that concentrating on this issue might not be the most productive use of your time on the CPM, how would you respond to that? For what its worth I am in complete agreement with you on this however you may need to "work with what you've got"
Bear D'Grassi Forsaken Immortals Top Men. 23	Posted - 2014.01.11 12:43:00 - [3] - Quote Hi Soraya, one thing I would like to ask, You have a job and perhaps family that will demand part of your time, you are part of our alliance leadership, you are part of a corporations leadership, I assume you will still devote time to playing the games of EVE and Dust and finally the time demands placed on you by being part of the CPM. How do you envisage balancing these demands and how much time do you believe you will be able to devote to the CPM? On a side note, should any existing CPM members read this I would love to know how much time on average they spend on CPM stuff during a week.
Bear D'Grassi Forsaken Immortals Top Men. 29	Posted - 2014.01.13 13:31:00 - [4] - Quote Thanks for your earlier response Soraya, I have another question I'm afraid; You touch briefly on the PS3 exclusivity in your O.P, saying that it is ok for the short term, do you see this exclusivity becoming an issue during the term of CPM 1? I ask because I have already noted a drop off in game time in F.I due to the release of the PS4. Obviously there is the "its shiny" aspect that will draw people away from the PS3 for a time, but do you believe Dust even with the most optimistic additions getting into the game has the chops to bring them back after the shine fades from Ghosts or BF4? Or should we perhaps be pushing for at least PS4 compatibility sooner rather than later?
Bear D'Grassi Forsaken Immortals Top Men. 29	Posted - 2014.01.13 14:19:00 - [5] - Quote Soraya Xel wrote: The fundamental problem we have, is people setting an expectation that CCP have a PS4 release, with no expectation of how long that might take. There's a possible shorter-term solution in the PlayStation Now service, depending how Sony developed it, it might allow DUST to release for PS4 as a converted PS3 game, though I'm betting there's additional issues that others aren't predicting. On the shortest fast-track mode, I doubt CCP could create a native PS4 client in less than a year. I am doubtful we will see a PS4 client that is release-ready by the end of CPM1's term. So, the answer is, that players need an actual roadmap. CCP needs to be able to tell the players "Yes, we're working on it." The laser-focused comment indicates that either they're not even working on a PS4 client, or it's not a priority. But if CCP wants players to invest in the game fully, CCP needs to give them some concrete evidence that the game is indeed going to grow forward with them. So CCP needs to give a real estimate, of where in the future the PS4 client comes in their timeline. So, you do see it as a potential issue during your (hopefully) term however the ideal solution will not be achievable, the best we the playerbase can hope for is assurances from CCP that they are working towards expanding the game to at least one other platform in the PS4. I have to agree that if CCP are working on a PS4 client, no matter the time frame for release, they need to inform us sooner rather than later. If they aren't then imo they have dropped the ball and that is something the CPM would need to address with some urgency. I would hazard a guess that in a years time the majority of those players Dust is aimed at will have a PS4, the large majority that still have a PS3 only would probably not be interested in Dust regardless of platform. Admittedly this is pure speculation on my part, but as more and more FPS's move to PS4 Dust will start to look like a dinosaur to that community, whether the tag is relevant or not and as mentioned before, that is the community CCP needs to court if the game is compete. I think the same issue can be said to operate against the game with the F2P community too, another community CCP tells us they are trying to engage with Dust.
Bear D'Grassi Forsaken Immortals Top Men. 68	Posted - 2014.05.03 02:47:00 - [6] - Quote Soraya Xel wrote: I am of very mixed feelings about today's keynote. As a PC gamer, I'm kinda excited, I know it'll solve problems like the lack of a test server or the hardware limitations or the time to releasing patches. But the biggest issue here is how CCP mistreated it's community. It was talked about how it was what everyone wanted, but that was true only of EVE players. Console players have been pretty much screwed, and CCP didn't even bother to announce anything content-wise, or regarding what DUST players have to look forward to. They just showed a prettier graphics PC client, and then walked off the stage. I will be continuing my plan to run for CPM. Hopefully. I can vote for you using a PS controller, if not I'm afraid I will not be voting. Profile damping on my Gallente scout is so good I can't even find it to put it on!