I tend to get from 275k to 375k. If I'm not running anything more than advanced then I will go positive. If I am running standard, then I will definitely go positive.

I don't see an issue. The only problem is that people are continuing to field equipment that they cannot risk losing.

I have enough ISK to last a very long time but there is a glaring problem with ISK payout. Even if you run cheap gear (25K) you will barely break even or go in the hole in some matches. There is very little left and this is the problem for new players. They want to see a return for their work. Why go out and bust your ass only to get 20K ISK in the good. Its the feeling I worked hard and I got rewarded accordingly.

Vote yes or no for ISK increase.

And that's the problem. They haven't realized yet that they need to balance their income with their expenses. As a skilled vet for over 2 years, I have learned that if you can master lower-tier gear then you will do fine with it and often times don't feel compelled to use higher-tier gear because you're doing well while on the cheap. Especially when running ambushes which offer the highest ISK/hour rate.

Ambush = For when you want to get more ISK.
Skirmish = For when you want to get more SP.
Domination = Fight Club

PS: Daily Missions also help with getting more ISK.

I tend to get from 275k to 375k. If I'm not running anything more than advanced then I will go positive. If I am running standard, then I will definitely go positive.

I don't see an issue. The only problem is that people are continuing to field equipment that they cannot risk losing.

Hell they seem to have gotten worse not better as of late.

Its not about losing the equipment. Its about the reward vs. the risk.

Example: I hire you to carry light bulbs across a mine field while people randomly shoot at you. If you survive and none of the bulbs are broken you get 250K dollars. Now for every bulb broken you lose just 20K dollars. Do you think its worth it to cross and deliver any cargo across a mine field while being shot at, no. In dust your the clone that must go out and die if needed over and over while trying to win. Work hard for little pay is the reason for this thread.

Yes.
Not everyone can buy bpos.

I vote yes to increased payouts

The first rule about Domination, is we don't talk about Domination.

faction warfare is that way
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Its not about losing the equipment. Its about the reward vs. the risk.

Example: I hire you to carry light bulbs across a mine field while people randomly shoot at you. If you survive and none of the bulbs are broken you get 250K dollars. Now for every bulb broken you lose just 20K dollars. Do you think its worth it to cross and deliver any cargo across a mine field while being shot at, no. In dust your the clone that must go out and die if needed over and over while trying to win. Work hard for little pay is the reason for this thread.

Its not about losing the equipment. Its about the reward vs. the risk.

Example: I hire you to carry light bulbs across a mine field while people randomly shoot at you. If you survive and none of the bulbs are broken you get 250K dollars. Now for every bulb broken you lose just 20K dollars. Do you think its worth it to cross and deliver any cargo across a mine field while being shot at, no. In dust your the clone that must go out and die if needed over and over while trying to win. Work hard for little pay is the reason for this thread.

Run front line suits in a few ambush matches.

Or learn the magic of militia and basic fittings.

I'm sorry, but that's a bad analogy. There is a way in which you can magically get rid of the $20,000 penalty by simply running Starter Fits which are 100% free and come with every character just like how Eve Online players are all born with a free Rookie Ship and 1 unit of Tritanium. There is a way to go completely ISK positive in Dust even in matches like Faction Warfare. The trick is getting the experience and unfortunately that experience is the result of dying a lot.

When you're in a weak suit, you start to learn how to pick your battles. You start to appreciate the importance of staying close to the herd even if that herd is nothing but a bunch of randoms because of the fact that there is always safety in numbers. Eventually you'll get to the point where you have become proficient with weak gear which invariably leads you to being able to have a better survival rate when you are using better and more expensive gear.

I have a certain doctrine I follow as a solo player which is as follows.

1. Always have a minimum balance as a reserve for those rainy days.
2. Always tell yourself how many times you can throw away an expensive fit before you have to switch to a cheaper one at the beginning of a match.
3. Always have a free fit standing by just in case you run out of options.
4. If the situation doesn't require using an expensive fitting, don't use it.
5. Set aside at least one day of the week to dedicate yourself to grinding Ambush matches in free or cheap gear so you can build up your minimum balance quickly.

As long as I stick to this doctrine, I'm good financially.

Off Topic: I have seen one Eve player beg in local for 5,000 ISK when all he had to do to get that ISK is warp to a nearby asteroid belt, kill an NPC rat, and then wait 15 minutes to collect the 5,000 ISK bounty. You often wonder what players do with their ISK if they have to beg.

CPM SirManBoy is advocating an increased Salvage method that is based on your contribution. Will not help hackers much but it might be something worth exploring.

CPM SirManBoy is advocating an increased Salvage method that is based on your contribution. Will not help hackers much but it might be something worth exploring.