IAmDuncanIdaho II
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Posted - 2014.12.22 22:35:00 -
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Who knows.
Maybe Rattati has been a) given free reign to do pretty much anything he can with specified resources to use, and b) is dedicated to keeping the ship afloat until something happens.
a) if it's just him, then he can make quicker decisions
b) if the previous team(s) were great, maybe they were also being pulled left right and center, similar to some reports of how the team(s) on World of Darkness were moved around at the drop of a hat, onto EVE etc.
As for the "until something happens" - well they've clearly moved full steam ahead with monetization of DUST the last few months. Whether that's fleecing us to balance some books somewhere, trying out some monetization models ready for the next game they attempt, or just because they can, they won't tell us.
I for one have put more money into DUST in the last 3 months than I have since open beta. Not because I believe it will be around in a year (though I hope it will) but because I'm having more fun than ever. I don't expect anything for my dollars short of the fun I'm getting out of it. But if there's a chance it helps the game develop, win-win.
Bear in mind CCP also have zero experience with a viable, cash-positive 2nd game. EVE makes all their money, has done for 10+ years, and they may be trying to find a formula that gets them another string to their bow. Trying to connect an FPS with EVE was a genius idea if they could get it to be meaningul. They will bankroll new game concepts etc. from EVE as long as they think they can learn from mistakes and be able to deliver something one day, and as long as EVE continues to make them cash.
I gotta say though, no news of DUST or Legion at FF 2015 smells of some problems with one or both games. How could you demo this new game to drum up some wow-factor, then not have anything to say about it ever again, even at the next annual fest. Either they've almost finished it ready for beta and are keeping it a secret for a massive announcement that will blow everyone's (with a PC at least) socks off, or it's vapourware. I hope I'm wrong but it should have been green-lit by now, surely.
TL;DR
CCP are experimenting with other game concepts to see if they can make another that will stand up like EVE does. That means changing directions as much and as often as it takes.
The DUST team changed back in May, resources were reduced, but the new team appears to be 100% dedicated to DUST. Perhaps the last team were not and that was all that was required to get stuff delivered.
Monetization of DUST is increasing rapidly. If spending your $$ on it means you have more fun, go right ahead. But you're not buying anything other than the fun you get back out.
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