Hey there. Glad to have you with us, even if it is a somewhat sadistic experience for you at the moment

I don't agree with the notion that we purposefully make the New Player Experience daunting due to New Eden "being a harsh place". Yes, that is true of the EVE Universe. But there is a balance to be had, and we want to make the game accessible to newbies.

A better NPE is something we're taking very seriously, and while I can't share anything with you just at the moment just know that there is currently work being done on improving this.

If you ever see me in game, feel free to send me a message or shoot me in the face.

I have to say this. Through all the bullshit and everything else Ive experienced tonight and previous mentioned days, that last line somewhat made it worth it. Thank you for responding to this thread, but I have no idea what would truly redeem this game in my eyes currently. Ive tried everything now to have a good game including running free suits. They seem to be the only thing i can get even a single kill with in the last few days. Its ridiculous. This event that is coming up I have a bad feeling about as well. It will mean i can get more experience but at the same time, I feel that every single player will be out in force with their squads jsut to "farm" players like me. And that is really what they are doing currently. Im a little mob in the middle of a field that has no chance against any opposition that has been put in front of it lately...

Day one: First game was incredibly fun. Player academy put me up against people in the same gear i was wearing and my skill showed. First person shooters give people with some relative skill a good time. 44/9 out the door of the academy and to the bears. Played another six games and went to ask questions on the forums. Was dirrected to find a corp and also to "get gud".

Day two: Joined a corp. Played a few games with them and had a relatively better time in general. Corp logged off after a few matches that we were able to play and I was left solo. So after a few games of getting the **** kicked out of me I said **** it and logged off. I dont need to beat my head into a wall.

Day three: Learned to fly a dropship! I took to these things rather well and have been complimented several times on the way I fly them. However I still lost quite a few ships to av rail tanks sitting back nowhere to be seen. Lost most of my isk this way despite having fun flying around the maps. No points to speak of from flying these ships however as nobody will stay in the guns and I dont have access to anything more advanced than gorgons and vipers.

Day four: met nyan san...all ******* day...Quit out after an hour of playing feeling like I had been barred from the game.

Day five: specced into advanced combat rifles. Still forced to play with lower tier rifles due to cost per fit and lack of steady income in game due to player lockout from even pub matches.

Day six: Realised most of my sp investment was somewhat pointless. Rather depressed about the game in general

Day seven: Learned that I dont like tanks. Or heavies...or anything with over 600 armor in general. Finally hit weekly sp cap.

Start of week two: Swapped my tank modules out for recharge things. Same time until death but could actually pop in and out of cover to at least defend an objective. Cant find squad to play with.

week two day two: find out that the rdv driver is an *******. He drops my dropships three times in a match from at least 50 meters up, killing them each time on impact...then when i get one in the air, comes in carrying another vehicle for someone else and swats me out of the sky. I take his plate number and intend on breaking his ship at some point. Stomped by better gear all day long. Managed to get a few kills here and there. K/d has dropped below levels that are acceptable to me.

Week two day three: log on and notice I dont have enough isk to restock my ten suits i keep in stock. Remember the night before and try and run free kits to get some isk. First three matches are against queue synced corps. Constantly stomped in the face over and over. Log off highly frustrated.

Week two day four: Finally get in a squad with a few players. Have three wonderful games where I was able to support my team with my commando. Got to rep some people. Made enough isk to finish out refits. Squad dispersed after a few matches. Proceeded to get my ass kicked and sent hatemail from teammates telling me to get better. Funny, I was top of the endgame report on that team...400 points total. Yay...

Week two day five: Decided to try tanks for a little while. Rdv driver dropped my tank on the roof of some building...got there after a friendly took it and drove off. Proceeded to run into combat without vehicle and just let the ****** have the vehicle. See my vehicle explode...die a little inside.

Week two day six: Get spawnkilled in the deployment less than 20 seconds into the match by a dropship running xt1 missiles. Wonder how he got there that quickly. This set the tone for the day. Cant find a squad most of the day. Ended up quitting very early, the rest of my experience playing out that this game just doesnt want me in it.

Final day of two weeks: Spec into level 4 combat rifles and gain access to assault combat rifle. Load up a fit with the rifle and see what the thing is all about. First game I got one kill then proceeded to die 5 times in a row without my weapon fireing for some reason despite seeing the animation. Lost money. Tried again and got a few more kills, no support and still lost money. Final match, every player on my team was afking behind our deployment zone running in circles inside the ship with me and a single squad mate out fighting 3 tanks and a boatload of prototype mercs. Most were heavies. No chance to push past the line whatso ever.

The game has barred me pretty much entirely from playing and doesnt seem to get any better. To those that got here early enough to not have to deal with the **** im seeing and feeling every match that i play, your lucky. To those that are feeling the same that i am, go throw things at ccp buildings. (dont actually do that.)

To everyone else, good game...or not...this game doesnt seem to be anyway.

... while I can't share anything with you just at the moment just know that there is currently work being done on improving this.

Hey there. Glad to have you with us, even if it is a somewhat sadistic experience for you at the moment

I don't agree with the notion that we purposefully make the New Player Experience daunting due to New Eden "being a harsh place". Yes, that is true of the EVE Universe. But there is a balance to be had, and we want to make the game accessible to newbies.

A better NPE is something we're taking very seriously, and while I can't share anything with you just at the moment just know that there is currently work being done on improving this.

If you ever see me in game, feel free to send me a message or shoot me in the face.

Hey there. Glad to have you with us, even if it is a somewhat sadistic experience for you at the moment

I don't agree with the notion that we purposefully make the New Player Experience daunting due to New Eden "being a harsh place". Yes, that is true of the EVE Universe. But there is a balance to be had, and we want to make the game accessible to newbies.

A better NPE is something we're taking very seriously, and while I can't share anything with you just at the moment just know that there is currently work being done on improving this.

If you ever see me in game, feel free to send me a message or shoot me in the face.

Hey there. Glad to have you with us, even if it is a somewhat sadistic experience for you at the moment

I don't agree with the notion that we purposefully make the New Player Experience daunting due to New Eden "being a harsh place". Yes, that is true of the EVE Universe. But there is a balance to be had, and we want to make the game accessible to newbies.

A better NPE is something we're taking very seriously, and while I can't share anything with you just at the moment just know that there is currently work being done on improving this.

If you ever see me in game, feel free to send me a message or shoot me in the face.

Hey, we're running squads again. Mal is back and he'll lead or I will.

Word for word what we've heard since closed beta.

You should have refused to write such a statement to this community. It in in-genuine and insulting. "We are working on it" & "Soon TM" should be against the rules for the Dust 514 Department to even mutter.

I'm Sorry CCP Saberwing. You seem like a good guy, but this response is the exact blanket statements that this department of CCP has been spewing out since release. From day one there have been tons of people who explained their concerns about the NPE. What was done was, the Academy matches were shortened to only a few before throwing new players to the wolves and reworking a matchmaking system that has proven to be extremely flawed.

How long can CCP expect vague and bland statements like this to truly hold any weight? I have a feeling this generalized regurgitated mess is almost to the point of being copy and pasted to any thread that holds any real merit about the actual issues this game has. You should have refused to write such a statement to this community. It in in-genuine and insulting. "We are working on it" & "Soon TM" should be against the rules for the Dust 514 Department to even mutter.

This is almost word for word what you guys said right before neutering the Academy...

I have to say this. Through all the bullshit and everything else Ive experienced tonight and previous mentioned days, that last line somewhat made it worth it. Thank you for responding to this thread, but I have no idea what would truly redeem this game in my eyes currently. Ive tried everything now to have a good game including running free suits. They seem to be the only thing i can get even a single kill with in the last few days. Its ridiculous. This event that is coming up I have a bad feeling about as well. It will mean i can get more experience but at the same time, I feel that every single player will be out in force with their squads jsut to "farm" players like me. And that is really what they are doing currently. Im a little mob in the middle of a field that has no chance against any opposition that has been put in front of it lately...

Increase WP cap of Battle Academy to at least 50,000 (after 10,000 player has access to other modes). After graduating the player is given a SP refund to properly allocate SP. No need for fancy stuff that's not really helpful, just implement my suggestion or something better.

How are you spending so much you can't afford a fit?!
I get that you spam vehicles but you need to watch your wallet just like IRL

Run a standard (STD) suit with STD weapons and STD/militia modules. You shouldn't be paying more than 10-15k for a fit. If you die less than 13-15 times in a match you should be making money on this.

It's e-peen bullshit running some pimped out gear in public matches (or abundance of cash), you don't need to pay 100k to increase dmg and eHP by 5%, you're rarely gonna lose by 5%.

No one's asking me to write statements - I do them of my own volition and I will continue to do so where I feel they are justified.

No one's asking me to write statements - I do them of my own volition and I will continue to do so where I feel they are justified.

Well, unfortunately I can't make you believe me. Nor have I been here since Closed Beta. All I can offer is my word on this, based on the things I see happening within the studio. I assure you we're working very hard on realizing this game's vision and I'll be stoked when I can finally share some cool stuff with all of you.

Understandable, but do you really feel that those type of statements are what the community wants to read? I mean, how does what you said provide any sort of tangible evidence that the issues are actually being addressed? I don't know. I should pull myself back a bit, but it becomes more difficult to do so the more I think about how much I wish for this game to be highly successful and its current condition & direction.

Regardless of it being what the Community "wants" to read - it is the truth and worth reiterating where I feel it is merited. It is better than silence and failing to acknowledge the issues we see affecting our players would be even worse.

I'm not here trying to provide false hope, only that we're taking steps, even if they are small, in trying to push in the right direction. Things have been changing drastically behind the scenes here and in time I look forward to sharing more.

Day one: First game was incredibly fun. Player academy put me up against people in the same gear i was wearing and my skill showed. First person shooters give people with some relative skill a good time. 44/9 out the door of the academy and to the bears. Played another six games and went to ask questions on the forums. Was dirrected to find a corp and also to "get gud".

Day two: -----

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To everyone else, good game...or not...this game doesnt seem to be anyway.

Regardless of it being what the Community "wants" to read - it is the truth and worth reiterating where I feel it is merited. It is better than silence and failing to acknowledge the issues we see affecting our players would be even worse.

I'm not here trying to provide false hope, only that we're taking steps, even if they are small, in trying to push in the right direction. Things have been changing drastically behind the scenes here and in time I look forward to sharing more.

All I can offer is my word on this, based on the things I see happening within the studio.

Welcome to dust. Enjoy your stay.