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Skihids
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Posted - 2015.07.20 17:10:00 -
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If CCP currently had plans to port DUST they would have told us. There's no point in developing in secret when you can announce and generate excitement and spending.
That doesn't rule out a change of heart in the future, but it means their current plan is to let DUST run in maintenance mode to recoup as much of its development costs as possible. I imagine we still have a few years of PS3 life as long as enough of us spend enough money to keep the lights on.
The problem with a port is deciding on a mission. Does it stay on the console and remain a lobby shooter or does it move to the PC where it can integrate more deeply with EVE?
What are the costs and benefits from each? What is the competition in each arena? What would it cost to develop?
CCP hasn't had a great track record in developing a FPS and what they did learn has likely left with the devs they let go, so it would mean either ramping up skill a second time or oursourcing the project.
As much as I would love to see an exciting furture for DUST my understanding is that we will have what we have now with minor tweaks and updates until it starts losing money again. At that point the servers will be turned off.
So enjoy what we have while we have it. |
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Posted - 2015.07.20 18:23:00 -
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As players we all want to see it, but wishful thinking isn't going to make it appear. I want the rocket belt I was promised as a kid, but it doesn't exist either.
DUST exists only on the PS3 on Unreal 3. There was a hack for Unreal 3 on the PC, but it was billed as an exploratory concept and that we would be informed if it was going to turn into an actual project. It didn't and we weren't.
If you think otherwise please explain the rational for pumping money into secret development when an announcement would generate new life and new revenue.
Beta was a heady time of grand promise and excitement. We played hard and posted hard, trying to help CCP make the best game possible. We loved being in at the start where we could influence direction. It was fun and it was frustrating. It was a hell of a ride.
But that ride came to an abrupt halt at Fanfest 2014 when CCP abruptly shut down all hope by having zero DUST content at the event and announcing maintenance mode for DUST. Legion was a small bit of fluff used to distract us.
If you like DUST in its current incarnation, keep playing. It should last a few more years if enough people drop some AUR on it.
If you want to experience the excitement and frustration of participating in a Beta, build yourself a PC and join Star Citizen .
This isn't an either or decision either. You can do both.. |
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Posted - 2015.07.20 18:47:00 -
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Golden Day wrote:I'd rather play nintendos vr than play star citizen
All choices are valid. |
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Posted - 2015.07.20 18:55:00 -
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deezy dabest wrote:Golden Day wrote:CommanderBolt wrote:The one thing that puzzles me.... what exactly IS that French dude (Rouge) up to? I seem to recall CCP having spare manpower doing (one would assume) something?! I thought Legion but... Valkyrie and gunjack. Valkyrie is produced in the UK studio. Rouge is over CCP Shanghai. Golden Day wrote:I'd rather play nintendos vr than play star citizen Star Citizen is already nice specially for being in pre-alpha. I feel sorry for CCP once RSI gets really rolling.
Personally I give RSI and Chris Roberts an excellent chance at making "The Best Damn Space Sim"(tm) ever.
They have the talent, the money, the enthused player base, and the most modern technology. They are starting from scratch with the aim of first person ships and personal combat so they don't have legacy design holding them back.
I think they will achieve CCP's vision of "One Universe".
I think RSI will take some players from CCP, but I don't think it will kill EVE. The two games are different enough that there will still be a market for EVE. Players who love controlling whole markets and areas of space will need to stay in EVE. Players who love griefing will probably need to stay with EVE too as the opportunities will be lower in SC. |
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Posted - 2015.07.21 02:19:00 -
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Competition is great for the consumer. Those who love EVE will probably see more of what makes EVE what it is from CCP as they are forced to differentiate themselves further. The long term player with a huge investment isn't going to abandon their characters or their friends, but CCP will have to do more to attract new players. That will make it better for everyone.
RSI doesn't necessarily need competition as it has a ton of backing for something that they want that doesn't exist today, but even so competition won't hurt.
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