DUST Search - How do the vets do it?

Crimson ShieId wrote:

Serious question. For those who have 30+ million SP, how do you keep playing, what keeps you going?

I love this game, and I've gotten quite a bit of enjoyment out of it in the past 9 months or so, but at just over 26 million SP, I'm having a lot of trouble getting up the desire to log in anymore. I've still got a few things to acquire that I want, getting that proto SMG and such and getting the skills up on that, but other than that, there's... not really much. A few things I sort of want, but nothing major. Maybe it's just the fact that I came over to this from Battlefield and I can't get any enjoyment out of the vehicles. Seriously, ADS's are boring to fly, it's more enjoyable for me to gun or fly for gunners, and tanks... ugh... I used to enjoy tanks, now... not so much. Maybe it was just the fact that they were risky to use and there weren't many good tankers, but the tanks now are just really meh.

So, again, for those with relatively high levels of SP, what keeps you playing on the same maps against the same people over and over again? I'd like to find more ways to enjoy the game in between patches, but at the moment, I've got nothing.

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Crimson ShieId Psygod9 D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E 365	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:06:00 - [1] - Quote Serious question. For those who have 30+ million SP, how do you keep playing, what keeps you going? I love this game, and I've gotten quite a bit of enjoyment out of it in the past 9 months or so, but at just over 26 million SP, I'm having a lot of trouble getting up the desire to log in anymore. I've still got a few things to acquire that I want, getting that proto SMG and such and getting the skills up on that, but other than that, there's... not really much. A few things I sort of want, but nothing major. Maybe it's just the fact that I came over to this from Battlefield and I can't get any enjoyment out of the vehicles. Seriously, ADS's are boring to fly, it's more enjoyable for me to gun or fly for gunners, and tanks... ugh... I used to enjoy tanks, now... not so much. Maybe it was just the fact that they were risky to use and there weren't many good tankers, but the tanks now are just really meh. So, again, for those with relatively high levels of SP, what keeps you playing on the same maps against the same people over and over again? I'd like to find more ways to enjoy the game in between patches, but at the moment, I've got nothing. Nova Knives are OP! Nerf em before you lose all your proto suits!
Delanus Turgias Subdreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore 431	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:08:00 - [2] - Quote Hate. Hate and a horrid addiction to this **** game. Closed Beta Vet since May 2012 The Laser Rifle- Reach Out And Burn Slaves Proud owner of essentially every BPO in Dust
ZDub 303 TeamPlayers Dirt Nap Squad. 2528	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:09:00 - [3] - Quote You take a break for a few months and when you come back you see the game in a much different light. I dunno, I enjoy just playing occasionally. I don't cap anymore though, I don't even bother.
Tech Ohm Eaven L.O.T.I.S. D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E 1613	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:12:00 - [4] - Quote Crimson ShieId wrote: Serious question. For those who have 30+ million SP, how do you keep playing, what keeps you going? I love this game, and I've gotten quite a bit of enjoyment out of it in the past 9 months or so, but at just over 26 million SP, I'm having a lot of trouble getting up the desire to log in anymore. I've still got a few things to acquire that I want, getting that proto SMG and such and getting the skills up on that, but other than that, there's... not really much. A few things I sort of want, but nothing major. Maybe it's just the fact that I came over to this from Battlefield and I can't get any enjoyment out of the vehicles. Seriously, ADS's are boring to fly, it's more enjoyable for me to gun or fly for gunners, and tanks... ugh... I used to enjoy tanks, now... not so much. Maybe it was just the fact that they were risky to use and there weren't many good tankers, but the tanks now are just really meh. So, again, for those with relatively high levels of SP, what keeps you playing on the same maps against the same people over and over again? I'd like to find more ways to enjoy the game in between patches, but at the moment, I've got nothing. Get a PS4. SOLVED!! Hey CCP get a PS4 client Planetside 2 in June on PS4 Dust Deserters Alliance
noob cavman Heaven's Lost Property Dirt Nap Squad. 1309	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:13:00 - [5] - Quote Friends and doing silly stuff in pubs I want to be a caveman! Ccp: DENIED YOU DRUNK Gö+GöüGö+ n+¦pâ+(`-ö´)n+ën+¦ Gö+GöüGö+ Jollys quirky inconsistent sidekick. dem spandex yo
The Infected One Fatal Absolution Dirt Nap Squad. 1321	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:15:00 - [6] - Quote 49.6 million SP vet here. I've taken to maxing out one specialization, playing it exclusively until I can consistently pull in at least a 3.0 KDR consistently while playing said role as it is generally intended. Assault, stealth and speed scout, point or 2 defense heavy, support commando...you get the idea. Then I move on to the next specialization. Next up for me will be drop ships. I am here to ask you one question, and one question only: EXPLOSIONS? --. . - + ..-. ..- -.-. -.- . -..
Nothing Certain Bioshock Rejects 530	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:15:00 - [7] - Quote I really wonder what keeps guys that go 20-0 going. Hate and a desire for revenge keep me going, it is a challenge and there is stuff to buy and people to beat , easy games make me want to quit, yet I see these players and they seem to be trying to avoid each other rather than hunting each other. Because, that's why.
Viktor Hadah Jr Critical-Impact 3583	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:17:00 - [8] - Quote take breaks and stop taking the game so seriously. 45mil SP, billions of ISK, just here to f*ck around and have fun because at the end of the day it's just a game.... Sir Hadah for CPM
pagl1u M Maphia Clan Unit Unicorn 750	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:19:00 - [9] - Quote My corporation, this is the reason why I and almost every veteran keep playing this game. Minmatar loyalist!
Jason Pearson State Terrestrial Mercenaries 4155	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:24:00 - [10] - Quote I can't afford to play anything else. King of the Forums // Vehicle Specialist for Hire \\ Bad Mathematician

DEZKA DIABLO THE FOOTCLAN 666	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:25:00 - [11] - Quote I have 46 mill sp, I am finally getting tired of capping and I have a lot of everything I need an I as well could care less about vehicles. I have friends here and not much time to socialize outside of home due to work and kids so dusts provides my nighttime laughs with friends I've had for over a yr now. But sometimes the game itself isn't fun anymore, so now I do things that are fun that take me away from caring about my score and make me good at odd gameplay, like spending a week killing people with stupid things like plasma cannons or burst scp or melee mods, and actually getting good at it in the process. Find something fun and unorthodox forget about kdr and winning and you ll have fun again. My remotes got NERFED cuz you whine like a B!+Gé¼[-]!
NAV HIV The Generals General Tso's Alliance 1585	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:30:00 - [12] - Quote Crimson ShieId wrote: Serious question. For those who have 30+ million SP, how do you keep playing, what keeps you going? I love this game, and I've gotten quite a bit of enjoyment out of it in the past 9 months or so, but at just over 26 million SP, I'm having a lot of trouble getting up the desire to log in anymore. I've still got a few things to acquire that I want, getting that proto SMG and such and getting the skills up on that, but other than that, there's... not really much. A few things I sort of want, but nothing major. Maybe it's just the fact that I came over to this from Battlefield and I can't get any enjoyment out of the vehicles. Seriously, ADS's are boring to fly, it's more enjoyable for me to gun or fly for gunners, and tanks... ugh... I used to enjoy tanks, now... not so much. Maybe it was just the fact that they were risky to use and there weren't many good tankers, but the tanks now are just really meh. So, again, for those with relatively high levels of SP, what keeps you playing on the same maps against the same people over and over again? I'd like to find more ways to enjoy the game in between patches, but at the moment, I've got nothing. I'd say: 1. SP (Need more SP) 2. Friendly Competition : Kills/kdr/wp/win loss ratio 3. Most importantly who you are playing with and who you are trying to Qsync against... I wsih Proxy voice chat was available so that i could smack talk my friends when i tbag their clones
Pokey Dravon OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention 2002	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:33:00 - [13] - Quote Stubbornness. And I like the theory crafting too much to let it go. Being a CEO helps too, basically becomes your secondary job that you can't quit. Like my ideas? Pokey Dravon for CPM1
Rynoceros Rise Of Old Dudes 3810	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:35:00 - [14] - Quote I did it all for the nookie. I GÖú Kittens.
sammus420 Goonfeet Special Planetary Emergency Response Group 389	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:38:00 - [15] - Quote I still play because goons are hilariously awful people who I enjoy shooting mans with. Thats it.
DeadlyAztec11 Ostrakon Agency Gallente Federation 5212	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:41:00 - [16] - Quote The Infected One wrote: 49.6 million SP vet here. I've taken to maxing out one specialization, playing it exclusively until I can consistently pull in at least a 3.0 KDR consistently while playing said role as it is generally intended. Assault, stealth and speed scout, point or 2 defense heavy, support commando...you get the idea. Then I move on to the next specialization. Next up for me will be drop ships. That's the smart way to go. I specialized in just about all non vehicle roles back in the beginning of Uprising, getting real tired of this game and even long breaks don't really help out in the long run. Taco Cat backwards is still Taco Cat a¦Ñ_a¦Ñ
R F Gyro Clones 4u 1314	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:41:00 - [17] - Quote Just play when you feel like it. Try different things. Have a laugh. Play with friends. Don't get too hung up on winning or stats. People go 10 pin bowling every week for decades. Its them against those same 10 pins every single time. One game mode, one environment, one difficulty level, almost no choice in equipment. RF Gyro: 12.5% damage bonus; 10.5% rate of fire bonus
KING CHECKMATE Heaven's Lost Property Dirt Nap Squad. 5222	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:43:00 - [18] - Quote im NOT even at 30 mill yet ( still like -+ a mill there) and im gonna be honest: Im a scout.So im having fun, naturally most of the games i do really well. But its THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN.... My fuel is running out too... Usually, i get in dust, play 4-6 matches. Get bored as hell, go back to playing Dark souls 2. When a couple of months ago i would play until downtime,everyday. Like drones? = https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=153604&find=unread
Youmadbroyolo Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 10	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:43:00 - [19] - Quote Crimson ShieId wrote: Serious question. For those who have 30+ million SP, how do you keep playing, what keeps you going? I love this game, and I've gotten quite a bit of enjoyment out of it in the past 9 months or so, but at just over 26 million SP, I'm having a lot of trouble getting up the desire to log in anymore. I've still got a few things to acquire that I want, getting that proto SMG and such and getting the skills up on that, but other than that, there's... not really much. A few things I sort of want, but nothing major. Maybe it's just the fact that I came over to this from Battlefield and I can't get any enjoyment out of the vehicles. Seriously, ADS's are boring to fly, it's more enjoyable for me to gun or fly for gunners, and tanks... ugh... I used to enjoy tanks, now... not so much. Maybe it was just the fact that they were risky to use and there weren't many good tankers, but the tanks now are just really meh. So, again, for those with relatively high levels of SP, what keeps you playing on the same maps against the same people over and over again? I'd like to find more ways to enjoy the game in between patches, but at the moment, I've got nothing. You stop!, its hard as hell. you stop playing and showing up. then you try and escape the forums.... good luck with that. you have no won dust until you are never heard from again. It will just keep wearing on you. Its over get away and cut the cord while you can.
Seymor Krelborn L.O.T.I.S. D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E 2109	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:47:00 - [20] - Quote jihad jeeps keep me going. its my new favorite thing. this game makes me sad....

Booby Tuesdays Ahrendee Mercenaries 474	Posted - 2014.04.24 21:59:00 - [21] - Quote I'm only at 25 mil. Long breaks are your friend. I would probably have over 30 mil by now, but if it wasn't for frequent long breaks I don't think I would still be here. I played for about a week of 1.7 and peaced out until 1.8. New roles and weapons keep the game fresh as well. Loving my Minmandbro. If you win the rat race, you're still a rat.
Lynn Beck Wake N' Bake Inc Top Men. 1227	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:03:00 - [22] - Quote I have many varying roles, from shield/speed knifer(min scout) to E-War/battle scout(gal) To the HMG RDV(min heavy) to the deployable F U button (MD minmando) My Minmatar Assault will make a return as well, only this time with melee mods, and kin-catz General John Ripper is my 2nd best friend!
I-Shayz-I I-----I 3052	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:04:00 - [23] - Quote 42 million here. I just try out new things every week. First thing I always do when I get on is change up some of my fittings to try a new strategy, or go through and delete old ones that I don't use anymore. The feeling of "I wonder what I can do with my sp this week" is what keeps me going. That, and I have a lot of people who think I'm awesome. Links: 7162 wp with a Repair Tool! I make logistics videos!
Pvt Numnutz R 0 N 1 N 1124	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:06:00 - [24] - Quote I think your missing a huge aspect of the game, getting stuff is nice but playing in a squad is much more fun and entertaining. I log in to have a good time with my mates. If I got really bored I would go fight some FAC war and meet some new people who also share my love of the state.
Charlotte O'Dell Sooper Speshul Ponee Fors Dropsuit Samurai 2452	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:09:00 - [25] - Quote Nobody with over 30 mil SP got there by exclusively playing Dust. We only played when we wanted to, instead of letting it become a chore. Take a break. Make sure you're having fun before you deploy, or just turn it off. Remember: it is just a game. Most of all, make friends. I play because I like my online friends more than anything. I spend more time joking in the war barge than in game. Charlotte O'Dell is the highest level unicorn!
akira 1999 The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 52	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:09:00 - [26] - Quote not a high sp vet so I still have stuff to unlock and try out. been playing from june 2012 so been around since the old skirmish 1.0 and before. for me I just goof off for the most part, I do almost everything in the game from scout to sentinel. toss in vehicles which I am now just getting into and investing SP. and for me I am waiting.. waiting for the game to evolve into something like in the videos, and being part of that is interesting to experience.
Dimmu Borgir II The New Age Outlaws Proficiency V. 353	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:19:00 - [27] - Quote free drugs. Blue is good, red is bad, orange you glad you're not red?
CRNWLLC Screwy Rabbit ULC 246	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:24:00 - [28] - Quote Crimson ShieId wrote: Serious question. For those who have 30+ million SP, how do you keep playing, what keeps you going? I love this game, and I've gotten quite a bit of enjoyment out of it in the past 9 months or so, but at just over 26 million SP, I'm having a lot of trouble getting up the desire to log in anymore. I've still got a few things to acquire that I want, getting that proto SMG and such and getting the skills up on that, but other than that, there's... not really much. A few things I sort of want, but nothing major. Maybe it's just the fact that I came over to this from Battlefield and I can't get any enjoyment out of the vehicles. Seriously, ADS's are boring to fly, it's more enjoyable for me to gun or fly for gunners, and tanks... ugh... I used to enjoy tanks, now... not so much. Maybe it was just the fact that they were risky to use and there weren't many good tankers, but the tanks now are just really meh. So, again, for those with relatively high levels of SP, what keeps you playing on the same maps against the same people over and over again? I'd like to find more ways to enjoy the game in between patches, but at the moment, I've got nothing. Low self-esteem and I hate my fiance. JK, JK. I just think Dust is a great game--I play it way more than I play EVE, Minecraft, or all my other indies, so it is definitely the most fun game I play, hands down. I'm only @ 22M SP and have been playing for about a year. New skills and things to do are awesome, but mostly, I just think it's actually a well designed, great playing game. My other dropsuit is a Python.
DozersMouse XIII Ultramarine Corp 496	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:31:00 - [29] - Quote bpo's Bacon pancakes makin' bacon pancakes Take some bacon and I'll put it a pancake Bacon pancakes thats what it's gonna make
SPACE SYPHILIS Condotta Rouvenor Gallente Federation 143	Posted - 2014.04.24 22:34:00 - [30] - Quote No clue. When I figure it out I am going to put in pill form. First hit is free. Because its the addictions that makes it such a B**** to quit.



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