Cross Atu
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2014.05.23 00:25:00 -
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Kevall Longstride wrote:In addition to this goal, my role as an instructor of new players as alerted me to serious shortcomings as to the quality of the New Player Experience in Dust 514. While the format of Eve Online perhaps lends itself better to being able to control the flow of knowledge to a new player (it wasn't always as it is now in Eve), the lack of the regular FPS stalwarts such as Campaigns and missions in Dust 514 limits what can be taught by the game itself. While joining a corp can help significantly, a player must first know that they can join a corporation in the first place.
I've already presented in the past to CCP, proof of concepts for an improved NPE, some of which did make the game in later patches, either directly or indirectly because of my work but I do know that CPM0 were shown my work at some point.
I wholeheartedly agree regarding the significance of the NPE, it is a key aspect of my platform in running for CPM 1.
I do not believe the contribution to the community you've made can be in question when it comes to the training and retention of new players, and having done new player training and orientation myself both in OSG and prior to joining it, I am certain that the work you have done on behalf of new players has been no small feat and your dedication to that effort is admirable. Being a player of both EVE and Dust myself I can say with confidence that while CCP makes games I greatly enjoy the NPE is not their strongest of suits. In that light having voices, such as your own, on the council to speak from experience regarding the NPE could prove an invaluable asset, after all even the most bitter of long term vets were new to the game at one point and we cannot retain or support our in game community without the entry and retention of new players.
Kevall Longstride wrote:The constant nerfing and buffing cycle employed over the last year, is diminishing player interest in sticking to a long term training plan and is directly responsible for the FOTM phenomenon, a creation entirely of CCP's doing.
A lack of communication, sometimes understandable but nevertheless can create longer lasting problems such as player indifference if not handled better.
Another example of where I couldn't agree more is the above, both the wild pendulum swings of the nerf buff cycle and the, frankly lacking, level of transparency and communication from CCP have proven detriments to both the game and the community. The recent post FanFest actions of CCP Rattati mark positive first steps toward what will hopefully be a new trend in development. Be that as it may, communication both with CCP and the player base will be vital to the coming role of ever CPM 1 member and it does you credit that you've stated your awareness of this need up front.
I'm sure I surprise no one in saying you are definitely a candidate to watch in the upcoming elections, and with luck I hope to serve with you on the upcoming CPM1.
Cheers,
Cross
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