Kushmir Nadian
Valor Coalition
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Posted - 2014.01.20 16:26:00 -
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I got into the closed Dust Beta in early may of 2012. I've seen alot in my time as a fan of this game. Even though I no longer spend money on it, I support its progress (especially if that progress starts to speed up) I don't play nearly as much (a guy can only stand so much Skirmish) but i'm stil a big believer in this game's potential.
Balance and Content are the keys to what will make this game GREAT. As players we've seen our share of "oops moments" like the current state of vehicles and Slayer Logis, Mario Kart 514, the Beginner Heavy, the Mass Driver of not so long ago, TAC AR, Early Swarms, The Uprising Flaylock and hell even Forge Sniping...
The CPM has shown their value to me by trying to warn CCP about the Flaylock during Fan Fest and more recently their help with Scouts, Heavies and the Cloak. These are only the things i'm aware of...I'm certain they've been at the forefront of other fixes as well. This is why an experienced, knowledgeable and balance-focused CPM is important. Imagine a world where swarms were still instant death to infantry and where snipers were shooting from a cloaked state. I often saw posts saying we needed a "Scout" or "Heavy" CPM when its pretty obvious all we've ever needed were hardcore gamers who want to see the game succeed that put balanced gameplay first and can anticipate potential issues. We can't allow this vote to come down to popularity contests, name recognition or giving the "cool kids" or popular pranksters our votes.
Hopefully soon current CPM members and new candidates will announce their candidacy for CPM One. In my mind I have a few standouts in the current group who I hold in extremely high regard. If they're running I intend on voting for them but also asking them a number of questions regarding who they endorse...I advise you to do the same. The CPM plays a big role in the development of Dust. We can't have voices up there with agendas that don't focus on the big picture.
Dust is at a critical stage of development and simply can't afford it.
Replication Veteran: On hiatus until we have 10 game modes, jets, all racial suits/wpns and EVE has a reason to care.
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Kushmir Nadian
Valor Coalition
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Posted - 2014.01.21 14:23:00 -
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Pokey Dravon wrote:Maken hit the nail on the head and it's basically what I was trying to get it.
As players, we see problems and imbalances every day. Things too weak, others too strong. And while the immediate fix for that problem may be apparent, the ripple effect it causes is often not. CPM need to be players who have worked to understand all aspects of the game in an out. They need to understand what one change will do to everything else. It is a difficult job and one most are not suited for.
Let us hope the right people are chosen.
Basically This.
This is the spirit of my post...one of the CPM recently made a post about "ignoring people making promises and look to who is doing CPM work right now." Its really a good point and needs to be taken into account.
Replication Veteran: On hiatus until we have 10 game modes, jets, all racial suits/wpns and EVE has a reason to care.
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