J4yne C0bb
Molon Labe.
General Tso's Alliance
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Posted - 2014.09.24 00:54:00 -
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Agreed.
I have said this before on the forums, but one of the major problems of the NPE that I truly wish that CCP would recognize is the difference between getting outgeared and getting outplayed, and how it affects player retention.
Being outplayed (i.e, losing due to poor strategy, poor teamwork, or sub-standard player ability) does not lead new mercs to want to discontinue playing, generally speaking; it leads them to work harder for the win. This statement only applies to new mercs that are up to Dust's steep challenge, of course, but this is a mature game for a mature playerbase, and will not necessarily appeal to everyone that runs across it, and that's ok. I think we can all agree that this game isn't, and shouldn't be, for everyone.
However, among those players that are right for Dust, being outgeared (i.e., losing because you are unable to run the best gear consistently) leads to feelings of hopelessness, then rage, then apathy -- ultimately leading a player to discontinue playing for good. This right here is what CCP needs to address if they hope to widen it's appeal among people who are right for this game.
So for me, anything that evens the playing field out in public matches would be a good change. Either increase payouts, or decrease proto gear pricing, or meta-level capped matches, they all solve the same problem.
I think the best method, even with the new 'mu' matchmaking component, is still capping gear in public matches. In FW or PC, fine, the gloves should come off, and corps should be free to use whatever FOTM tactics they want to win, but pub matches, where players spend most of their time? It's discouraging and drives people away.
Min Logi | aka Punch R0ckgroin, fatman
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J4yne C0bb
Molon Labe.
General Tso's Alliance
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Posted - 2014.09.24 18:25:00 -
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Dust User wrote:Once upon a time I thought having ISK was going to mean something. I grinded alot of matches in cheap gear and have been in PC from the start to have money. Now that there's no point in saving it, don't you try telling me how to live my life.
Proto suits and ADS all day in pubs.
But how is that fun? You're basically shooting fish in a barrel, and there's no sense of accomplishment, because you didn't win your opponents on equal footing.
I'm asking seriously, not trying to harrass you.
Min Logi | aka Punch R0ckgroin, fatman
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