And I think many are missing the fundemental of what PC is. It's not about bringing cheap stuff to make a profit. You aren't hurting anyone by doing that. Sure you might get a larger than normal payout (by LOSING mind you), but what was the point of the battle. This shouldn't be some pub you go afk in.

We bring the best, and always will, and care little for the isk. Sometimes we don't even make a profit off a win. It's not about the isk for most of us, it's about the fight. And by encouraging the use of lesser gear to make a larger profit, there won't be many good fights.

This idea that people get caught up in that PC has been about isk are just crazy. Sure for a select few it was (and we wiped a few of those off the starmap ourselves), but not for all. This sudden change will have more negative affects than it will positive.

Sure it's easy to say chill out when you(and many others) aren't even involved in this mode. This didn't need to happen right this moment. I get that other changes are on the way, but without those changes, the only people that suffer are those that are already heavily invested into PC. And for what reason?????

Yeah, I'm pissed, and others like me have every right to be. This isn't hurting the corps, but the PLAYERS.

FTFY

With the payouts being so low is this CCP's way of telling us they want less proto in PC matches?

What's wrong with proto in Pubs. Sure before when they faced people without it, but with new matchmaking you usually go against people wearing it or can wear it.

There shouldn't be ANY complaints over proto in Pubs. I spent plenty of time obtaining that, and should be encouraged to use it against others that have it. Be it PUBS or PC. I believe that was a major point they were pointing to when they announced legion.

And besides, there are plenty out there who say that proto gear < skill. So you should probably get gud (according to proponents that advocate the idea gear has a lesser impact on engagements over skill. Ignore the fact that those who have it (proto gear) are probably pretty skilled to start with at that point in their merc life.).

I myself don't agree with that sentiment (skill > gear) when the gear DOES make a noticeable impact, proven by those that hate being proto stomped yet can't afford to run it as consistently as others.

I think you misunderstood me, but no matter.

But tell me this, because you CHOOSE not to use proto gear, you feel it's right that if others do choose to use it, consistently, that they should somehow be punished.

I honestly don't understand this "Proto stomp mentality" with matchmaking in place. They pull proto, and you want to compete on their level, then pull proto. Nuff said.

As far as your idea of ISK, I know a great deal of people that have a boatload of isk, who obtained by grinding pubs with cheap/free fits. This idea floating around that the PC people are rich because they gamed the system is silly. A grand majority of them gained that legit. You honestly can't pretend like everyone that runs proto ever gained it through ill gotten means.

And I do suggest you reread what I said. You assumed I was bashing you, yet I was engaging in civil discourse.

My main point, you should be encouraged to run proto. It's not something reserved for special occasions. I worked hard to get that gear, and I and you should be encouraged to use it all the time. And if you think that the PC change is going to stop the isk flow, just wait until you see trading.

I'll be proto stomping all day everyday my friend, for I have MUCH to sell. And just wait until they open up the trade of aur things like boosters and keys. The isk will flow like a rushing river my friend.