This thread is now back to its unlocked state due to requests from players and CPM because of the sentiment it demonstrates amongst some players within the community.

However, the initial lock was decided upon thorough investigation, we wanted to meet with the player, talk in person, but we were not able to locate any evidence that this player was indeed here and attending Fanfest.

Wait, you initially BLOCKED this thread?

t will fuel the (metaphorical) fire that will be the undoing of this company. You have betrayed us and we are coming.

It's really hard for me to explain things. I never heard of CCP until I became involved in DUST 514. A free FPS that looked like a solid game. I really enjoyed being able to be a part of this from the ground up as a beta player and all. Sure the game had its faults, but they were being fixed and with the players help, my help, we shaped it into something solid. I felt like I was part of a strange family, sure a digital one, but family.

Then I hear about this Fanfest and CCP really pushing DUST players to come up to Iceland and enjoy the party on top of the world. A party with the rest of the family and to meet EVE players as well as other DUST players. I am a family man and really wanted my family to experience the CCP and EVE family. We flew up here to join in on the Fanfest activities. My wife and little boy. Hopefully will try to get him another sibling to pick on later this year! (still trying)

At first things were great. It was interesting to walk around and introduce yourself as a DUST only player and everyone was so friendly. I meet a ton of people. Things were great. Finally, after all the other stuff we get to the DUST presentation. For a moment I felt special. This was a presentation about me and the rest of my friends who play DUST. A presentation for us and to become closer to the rest of this family here at CCP and with EVE. Everyone around me knew I was a DUST only player it seemed.

Never in all my life have I been this utterly embarrassed to be somewhere. To really feel executed on the spot and all eyes on you. I felt like the biggest fool in the universe. My wife just covered her mouth and looked at me with pity. It felt as if everyone was looking at me for a reaction.

Every single moment after that it seemed like my family and I had leprosy. People steered clear and ended conversations as fast as possible and vanished. I just don't know how else to explain it. I have never in all my life felt this betrayed and publicly humiliated.

I wish I never came up here.

Sounds like OP went to Fanfest - so they could check real life name, email, every single detail from his account and verify if he was there or not? So he was not there, therefore he trolled this heavily.

This thread is now back to its unlocked state due to requests from players and CPM because of the sentiment it demonstrates amongst some players within the community.

However, the initial lock was decided upon thorough investigation, we wanted to meet with the player, talk in person, but we were not able to locate any evidence that this player was indeed here and attending Fanfest.

What is this irony too? Ill just take you seriously for a moment, so that I can actually respond without just furthering a joke.

What is the actual wrongdoing here? I still dont understand. Has anyone died? Has some contract been violated? Serious question btw ... I really didnt read the EULAs ...

I understand that some are pissed because they bought in on a dream or so one reads. But who buys a dream for 1000 dollars and demands it coming true? This is not funding a game in kickstarter, this is buying boosters and items in a F2P game. What has been wrong or ambiguous about that? The craze seems just naive to me on so many levels. Please explain the actual damage to me, besides bad PR to a developer?

so if im correct on this, the Gamelords (CCP) searched for this guy, and because they couldn't find him (or he chose not to respond to their search) they locked the thread.

as far as bad decision go, you guys are on a roll.

Ps. am i the only one that thinks "why am i still playing this game?' every time i log in? i truly have lost my drive to play more than 3-4 games a day. this is all since the announcement.

CCP, dedicated to building a strong relationship with its players and letting them know their choices matter

lol

Just like the points in Whose Line is it Anyway?

same here. when I login... I just chat with my friends on comms. I don't even feel like playing anymore.

dust has turned into an overglorified chat program.

I actually went out and bought a PS3 the night DUST went open BETA. Now I have a paperweight, as I don't even have other games for it.

If you're based in America (as in the North American PSN region, not just USA), and are interested in spending $5 on making your paperweight potentially worthwhile, you might want to consider taking a look at Armored Core: Verdict Day.

It obviously isn't connected to EVE or New Eden, but it has better controls than DUST and more fluid gameplay while also having insanely complex and involved customisation.

It also could use more players who have learned that most important lesson the people of New Eden cherish: HTFU.

It's made by a company called "From Software". They're apparently fairly well-known for something called "Dark Souls". Maybe you've heard of it? It's allegedly a difficult game or something. I don't know, but if you want steep learning cliffs, Armored Core is pretty good at providing something to throw yourself off.

Reminds me of when I got some real life friends to play Dust.
Pity and shame are notorious for building character.
So you actually owe CCP a "thank you.", I guess.

(Sorry, Dude.)

BAHAHAHA, oh my god, what a twerp.

This thread is now back to its unlocked state due to requests from players and CPM because of the sentiment it demonstrates amongst some players within the community.

However, the initial lock was decided upon thorough investigation, we wanted to meet with the player, talk in person, but we were not able to locate any evidence that this player was indeed here and attending Fanfest.

I could never get any of my real life friends to play dust. They would play for 20 minutes and refuse to touch the controller anymore. Then I just change the game..

That's the sad thing. I've kept playing for the last year for two reasons:

1) Camaraderie. I like the people I play with, and enjoy spending time with them, win or lose.
2) Possibility. Despite Dust's shortcomings, most of us kept at it in the hopes that some day, our dedication would be rewarded in a truly magnificent console game.

Number 2 is pretty much shot, and so I login now for friends, and play a few meaningless matches while talking about Dust's (non)future. But once all the gossip and talk is exhausted, which it will at some point, then what reason is left to login?

In one fell swoop, CCP managed to destroy any motivation I had to play Dust. When I login now, I don't even give a damn what fittings I'm running, cause most of the focus is on what we are talking about in squad, not the match. I've blown through about 40 mil in ISK in the last 4 days, giving it away to needy mercs, calling vehicles I could care less about recalling, and running proto gear cause I'm unconcerned with trying to find just the right fitting among the 25-odd fittings I created for special purposes/situations (something I used to really enjoy).

The wind has been taken completely out of my sails, and it makes me sad, truly.

This thread is now back to its unlocked state due to requests from players and CPM because of the sentiment it demonstrates amongst some players within the community.

However, the initial lock was decided upon thorough investigation, we wanted to meet with the player, talk in person, but we were not able to locate any evidence that this player was indeed here and attending Fanfest.