DUST Search - DUST merc #'s should be on the rise. I have a theory...

Jimmy McNaulty wrote:

I will save you the scroll to the bottom, TLDR first, reasoning second. Enjoy

TL;DR:
Because of the transfer of character progress from DUST to LEGION, it is expected that there will be a temporary rise in the number of mercenaries being made for passive SP gains because EvE pilots won't want to grind out from the beginning.

Reasoning:

EvE players have the renown of being the swindliest bunch of every advantage taking motherfucks that the gaming universe has ever known!! And I do sincerely mean that as a compliment.

With the announcement that your progress in DUST514 would migrate to the PC along with your statistics, inventory, SP, blah, blah, etc. why would you think that there aren't already emails fluttering about the major alliances of EvE regarding purchases of cheap PS3s just so that they can get their characters started.

And if they haven't yet discussed this, WHY NOT?!?!?!?

I live in Canada and can pick up a new super slim PS3 with a 12 GB hard drive for $199. The Dust client requires around 4 GB, and then the rest is basically excess. Allowing for only passive SP for two years would mean 17 520 000 SP transferred to Legion (assuming all SP get transferred). If they then play even a little and even for just SP events, they can raise that.

Conversely, if they wait 2 years until Legion is released and spend $200 on AURUM then to buy booster (assuming for same prices when the markets introduce, and OMEGA passive boosters (@~$30/month)) they could only get 7 months passive doubled.

*MATH*

They end up with ~10 000 000 SP.

And if Legion is going to become a de facto portion of the EvE: Online experience, why would you not take advantage to have a character who is twice as strong for the same investment?

A whole slew of scenarios can be theorized, but EvE pilots are well aware of the grind. Get in while the getting in is good.

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Jimmy McNaulty NECROM0NGERS Caps and Mercs 103	Posted - 2014.05.04 20:53:00 - [1] - Quote I will save you the scroll to the bottom, TLDR first, reasoning second. Enjoy TL;DR: Because of the transfer of character progress from DUST to LEGION, it is expected that there will be a temporary rise in the number of mercenaries being made for passive SP gains because EvE pilots won't want to grind out from the beginning. Reasoning: EvE players have the renown of being the swindliest bunch of every advantage taking motherfucks that the gaming universe has ever known!! And I do sincerely mean that as a compliment. With the announcement that your progress in DUST514 would migrate to the PC along with your statistics, inventory, SP, blah, blah, etc. why would you think that there aren't already emails fluttering about the major alliances of EvE regarding purchases of cheap PS3s just so that they can get their characters started. And if they haven't yet discussed this, WHY NOT?!?!?!? I live in Canada and can pick up a new super slim PS3 with a 12 GB hard drive for $199. The Dust client requires around 4 GB, and then the rest is basically excess. Allowing for only passive SP for two years would mean 17 520 000 SP transferred to Legion (assuming all SP get transferred). If they then play even a little and even for just SP events, they can raise that. Conversely, if they wait 2 years until Legion is released and spend $200 on AURUM then to buy booster (assuming for same prices when the markets introduce, and OMEGA passive boosters (@~$30/month)) they could only get 7 months passive doubled. MATH They end up with ~10 000 000 SP. And if Legion is going to become a de facto portion of the EvE: Online experience, why would you not take advantage to have a character who is twice as strong for the same investment? A whole slew of scenarios can be theorized, but EvE pilots are well aware of the grind. Get in while the getting in is good.
boba's fetta Dead Man's Game 575	Posted - 2014.05.04 20:56:00 - [2] - Quote im noticing a lot more new players on the field today. we may see a rise in new players sticking it out as well. one can only hope.
Jimmy McNaulty NECROM0NGERS Caps and Mercs 104	Posted - 2014.05.04 21:00:00 - [3] - Quote It's a good sign, while our "community" is burning gear and biomassing, numbers should hopefully be replaced by those who are now interested in the game since it will be PC before long... and then a while after that, maybe even PC/PS4. Who knows?
Jimmy McNaulty NECROM0NGERS Caps and Mercs 109	Posted - 2014.05.05 02:04:00 - [4] - Quote made this topic today and it fell to page 6 in a hurry. I'm saying a bump - a bump - a bumpity bump - said a bump - bump - bumpity bump
Ceadda Sai Legions of Infinite Dominion Zero-Day 22	Posted - 2014.05.05 02:07:00 - [5] - Quote I had a good laugh today at the blue trying to jack my lab today. Explains where they are all coming from. Forge Gunners: Now this is a gun for going out and and making people miserable with.
Ryme Intrinseca Fatal Absolution Dirt Nap Squad. 1072	Posted - 2014.05.05 02:09:00 - [6] - Quote Jimmy McNaulty wrote: I will save you the scroll to the bottom, TLDR first, reasoning second. Enjoy TL;DR: Because of the transfer of character progress from DUST to LEGION, it is expected that there will be a temporary rise in the number of mercenaries being made for passive SP gains because EvE pilots won't want to grind out from the beginning. Reasoning: EvE players have the renown of being the swindliest bunch of every advantage taking motherfucks that the gaming universe has ever known!! And I do sincerely mean that as a compliment. With the announcement that your progress in DUST514 would migrate to the PC along with your statistics, inventory, SP, blah, blah, etc. why would you think that there aren't already emails fluttering about the major alliances of EvE regarding purchases of cheap PS3s just so that they can get their characters started. And if they haven't yet discussed this, WHY NOT?!?!?!? I live in Canada and can pick up a new super slim PS3 with a 12 GB hard drive for $199. The Dust client requires around 4 GB, and then the rest is basically excess. Allowing for only passive SP for two years would mean 17 520 000 SP transferred to Legion (assuming all SP get transferred). If they then play even a little and even for just SP events, they can raise that. Conversely, if they wait 2 years until Legion is released and spend $200 on AURUM then to buy booster (assuming for same prices when the markets introduce, and OMEGA passive boosters (@~$30/month)) they could only get 7 months passive doubled. MATH They end up with ~10 000 000 SP. And if Legion is going to become a de facto portion of the EvE: Online experience, why would you not take advantage to have a character who is twice as strong for the same investment? A whole slew of scenarios can be theorized, but EvE pilots are well aware of the grind. Get in while the getting in is good. They shall taste my righteous fury.
Surt gods end Demon Ronin 1648	Posted - 2014.05.05 02:15:00 - [7] - Quote Letting the vets get the leg in first. Like dust514 did with beta vets. unlike any other game has done. like it didn't cause issues. Like yeah.. dust to legion transfer.... I'll be surprised that ccp didn't learn and lets it happen.
John Demonsbane Unorganized Ninja Infantry Tactics League of Infamy 3095	Posted - 2014.05.05 02:21:00 - [8] - Quote Two problems with your theory: 1) while it is cheap, that's a fair amount of effort to go through. Because.... 2) there's no guarantee that legion will ever become anything bigger than dust did. 3) nobody knows what kind of dividend this would pay off because they haven't said what and how things will transfer. o7 I'm out. See you on the other side. psn: bobswerski
Gelhad Thremyr Quebec United 277	Posted - 2014.05.05 02:22:00 - [9] - Quote Jimmy McNaulty wrote: I will save you the scroll to the bottom, TLDR first, reasoning second. Enjoy TL;DR: Because of the transfer of character progress from DUST to LEGION, it is expected that there will be a temporary rise in the number of mercenaries being made for passive SP gains because EvE pilots won't want to grind out from the beginning. Reasoning: EvE players have the renown of being the swindliest bunch of every advantage taking motherfucks that the gaming universe has ever known!! And I do sincerely mean that as a compliment. With the announcement that your progress in DUST514 would migrate to the PC along with your statistics, inventory, SP, blah, blah, etc. why would you think that there aren't already emails fluttering about the major alliances of EvE regarding purchases of cheap PS3s just so that they can get their characters started. And if they haven't yet discussed this, WHY NOT?!?!?!? I live in Canada and can pick up a new super slim PS3 with a 12 GB hard drive for $199. The Dust client requires around 4 GB, and then the rest is basically excess. Allowing for only passive SP for two years would mean 17 520 000 SP transferred to Legion (assuming all SP get transferred). If they then play even a little and even for just SP events, they can raise that. Conversely, if they wait 2 years until Legion is released and spend $200 on AURUM then to buy booster (assuming for same prices when the markets introduce, and OMEGA passive boosters (@~$30/month)) they could only get 7 months passive doubled. MATH They end up with ~10 000 000 SP. And if Legion is going to become a de facto portion of the EvE: Online experience, why would you not take advantage to have a character who is twice as strong for the same investment? A whole slew of scenarios can be theorized, but EvE pilots are well aware of the grind. Get in while the getting in is good. Your so cute with those maths, find a friend with a playstation 3 create a new psn, log on dust with it, create character, cost 0$ ! And i dont even play eve !
Jimmy McNaulty NECROM0NGERS Caps and Mercs 116	Posted - 2014.05.05 02:34:00 - [10] - Quote I will agree I made some serious assumptions... The main being that no one would want their alliance mates to know that they lowered themselves to the ***** that is console gaming. Basically it's like the joke about why big girls are like scooters. A: They're fun to ride but you'd never want your friends catch you And, secondly... it's a risk/reward thing. For $200 now, you might be able to get a 2 years jump start against the competition.



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