Michael Arck
Onuoto Uakan Huogaatsu
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Posted - 2014.01.23 08:47:00 -
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First of all, I hate you in dropships! LOL! But definitely a good game. You were like a bee hovering over the objective as if it was pollen...and stinging whoever got too close to it.
Okay, here's my story:
Heard about EVE online and always kept an eye on it. Huge fan of science fiction and sci fi games. I never had a elite running PC, just a PC that does the minimal for what I need. Needless to say, I never played EVE. Wanted to, but couldn't.
Fast forward in time and I'm hearing about a tie in game to the EVE universe. A FPS title that will revolutionize the FPS MMO experience. I place Dust 514 on my radar and wait for its arrival.
When it did come, I didn't automatically jump in. I read in a article that the beta was open and all that was needed to gain access was to purchase a merc pack. I say, "aw man" but it really wasn't a big deal. Lo and behold, I forget about Dust 514.
Months past and I notice an aritcle about EVE. It reminds me of Dust 514 so I go looking for it. I read that Dust 514 is now open to all and its out of beta. Excited, I immediately download the client.
Firing up Dust 514 for the first time, I am asked for the name of my mercenary. I think for a considerable amount of time. I always name my characters a name that will define their persona. My first thought is of the god of war, Ares. But the name is too short and I need a full name. So I start thinking about war gods and war angels. Then it hits me, the Archangel Michael. Chosen to fight for justice, having the highest of honor of God to lead his army into battle. Michael Arck is born.
So I take a gander at all the options and stuff. I'm impressed by the sophisticated layout. It feels more "mature" than other FPS games, just from the aesthetic. When I looked at the skill tree (the old version, not the one we have now), I am instantly intimidated. What is nanohives? Dropsuit commands? "Would you like to know more?" Yes, but I don't want you explaining it to me.
After squandering some SP, I head into battle. The controls are different. My muscle memory keeps switching the weapon on accident expecting another function. The feel of the mercenary is different. His "weight" feels slightly heavier than other characters on FPS games. Then lasers burn me to a crisp.
Okay, my first death. But as I go on, it certainly isn't my last. I'm finding out early on that my dropsuit is inadequate. After the disappointing loss, I go back to my skill screen. Again, I'm looking at it like WTF but I begin to notice some stuff. I play for a few more weeks and I just get pissed one day. I will never forget it. I was on Manus Peak and guys would climb to the peaks and laser me to death. I couldn't hide anywhere. They were cornering us. I leave the match pissed. Vowed never coming back to Dust 514.
Several days past by and I keep thinking about Dust. I begin asking myself questions. Why I don't like the game? Why is it so brutal?
I answer my own questions.
I do like the game, I just don't like getting whooped on. Well, haven't I read about the brutality of New Eden and know the many stories EVE players have shared explaining so? So I know why its brutal. So with that said, I need to tough it out. Learn from my mistakes. Don't approach this as every other shooter you approached. Unlearn what you have learned. And let's see if there is a forum or youtube video that can help explain.
So I go to youtube and start watching vids. I jump back into Dust 514 and the brutality continues but this time I'm determined to get better. I lick my wounds and fight on. After some videos and forum reading, I realized I squandered SP on stupid stuff. So I just play with my MLT fits until I get a good handle on what to do with my remaining two million SP.
One day I have a match and I stayed close to a heavy. He was mowing down guys and whoever would try to round him, I would open fire and drop em. This goes on for the entire match. His name is Tuffy Johnson and invites me to his corporation Sephiroth Clones. I decide to join up because I know there's strength in numbers. Shadow Soldier begins showing me the ropes, explaining the skill tree, what's best for an assault player and such.
Then one day, it just clicked. Everything fell into place. Enemies were falling before me. And I was gaining the top of the killboards. No, I'm not a great player but I do hold my own in matches.
And now, here we are, 2014 and I'm glad that I stuck it out. Met some great folks in my career here in New Eden. I experienced some memorable battles and some epic beatdowns. Dust 514 has been a great experience for me. It might not be the game for everybody, but I love what CCP has come up with.
Hnolai ki tuul, ti sei oni a tiu.
For the State!!
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Michael Arck
Onuoto Uakan Huogaatsu
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Posted - 2014.01.23 08:54:00 -
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Vicious Minotaur wrote:I remember playing Wolfenstein, and making maps, as well as sitting on my dads lap as he played DOOM.
That is so cool! That's actually one of things I'm excited about when my son arrives. The chance to play video games with him...I know he's going to have that love like I do for gaming.
Hnolai ki tuul, ti sei oni a tiu.
For the State!!
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Michael Arck
Onuoto Uakan Huogaatsu
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Posted - 2014.01.23 09:10:00 -
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True Adamance wrote: at which time I wrote sort of the Official Lore of the event, and was a part of the coalition thrashing of the Noble Knights and Life Hunters in the Duke's Archives.
Ah, I can see the roots of your RP.
You know, because of you True, I make sure I know my **** about my faction's lore.
o7
Hnolai ki tuul, ti sei oni a tiu.
For the State!!
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