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JUWLA
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2017.04.22 17:23:00 -
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Cyberpunk 2077, or Project Nova? |
JUWLA
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2017.04.26 02:51:00 -
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1000th post! 50 pages of replies!
And no news quite yet it seems.
Can you guys summarize everything we know on the future of Dust 514 and the emergence of Project Nova? What have we learned since the Shutdown?
o7
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JUWLA
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2017.04.27 01:03:00 -
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I see.
Thank you for taking the time to write that message mate.
It's good to hear that the top brass is solidly on board like that, and I can accept the reasoning behind their decisions to withhold a specific release date, although I must say that a general projected date would be decidedly favorable for, if nothing else, building anticipation.
A story/solo mode would be desirable to serve as either a sort of training for multiplayer or to give a taste of what CCP has to offer through Project Nova, which can be built upon as new ideas and technologies come through perhaps the creation of DLCs.
While a 'reworked' or 'evolved' skill tree is very appealing, an 'easier' skill tree, while perhaps ideal for the unavoidable fresh newberry, could serve to detract from Project Nova by making everyone from the savey and cunningly nuanced min-maxer to the professional rainmakers limited and frankly unimpressed and doomed to reminisce of 'the golden days of Dust' forevermore.
The experimental 46 player matches is definitely something that will be thought of positively, although it will have to depend on how they go about it. Regardless, the potential of it is very enticing indeed since it sings to part of what made Dust so unique and cherished.
If it ends up being free to play, pay to win more easily as it arguably has been for Dust, this can be well accepted by veterans first (since it is a throwback to Dust of course and it gives us the ability to show how much we value CCP and their work), eager newberries second (since it will give them a chance to experience Project Nova for all it's worth, while giving more power to them in choosing to invest themselves and perhaps their wallets to the good fight), and CCP last (since as far as I know that has not appeared to be very economically viable for them). Unfortunate as it may be, I wouldn't expect much in this area, given the fact that part of the reason for the Shutdown was that finances became an issue (despite the goodwill and efforts of many of us it seems) so while nothing can be certain, I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to assume that something like EvE and its subscriptionesque model would be adapted or 'enhanced' to make sure that the burden lies not with CCP, but most probably elsewhere.
Also, what happened to the player-driven market? That certainly was something with significant potential that shouldn't be lost or forgotten.
Hope it all goes well though.
o7
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JUWLA
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2017.04.29 04:33:00 -
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Hmm.
Thanks again for the new information and speculation alike, especially on the EvE side of things.
Didn't CCP say something along the lines of Dust being a learning experience? I would be inclined to think that they would keep the character and corporation information as a record to reference moving forwards. If they decide to reincarnate us (which I would think to be quite a time consuming and resource intensive process), I don't think there is a veteran who would complain about being able to relive their legends, but I think that CCP may instead give veterans a voucher to claim their name and corporation before the general public can, or something else to these regards. In effect, this would be the most effective way of appealing to veterans while not making the newberry experience too different.
I think they left the chat so they could repurpose it instead of 'reinventing the wheel,' as they say, for Project Nova. After all, this is the primary connector of all of New Eden.
I am not sure why they would keep Dust on the PSN Marketplace and on the PS3, but if Project Nova comes to console as well as PC, this brings up two issues. First, won't this split the player base? I am not sure, but as far as I know, PC and console servers have been different 'fundamentally' so that they can't cross-communicate, but maybe this is becoming less and less true as technology progresses. How Project Nova on console, Project Nova on PC, and EvE Online on PC would be able to seamlessly connect, drawing New Eden close, is something that I think would be much more difficult than simply connecting Project Nova and EvE Online if they are both only on PC. In addition, any technological advancements or updates would have to be altered to make affect the program the same way throughout the user interface, which again would pose an extra and arguably unnecessary burden on CCP, which may not even work out in the end despite their best efforts.
In regards to maps, I think it would add a whole new dimension if CCP could incorporate space battles with the FPS nature of Project Nova to make it so that interplanetary battles could be fought with EvE players and Project Nova players simultaneously, with the infantrymen perhaps stowed on ships that would have to dock on/in the opposing planet/ship and proceed to take over command, or something of the like. It may be difficult to implement, but definitely worth it on many fronts, as it adds to the variety of play styles and game modes as well as better unifying New Eden's EvE and Project Nova.
It is nice to hear that there is some semblance of a deadline, but all I can say is that I hope Project Nova results in a final product that is truly worthy of being the successor of Dust 514.
New Eden should definitely expand, and I think it certainly will. Perhaps we may get more planets and clans, but maybe a new galaxy or a few new empires or even races at the shadowy ends of the horizon, all of which I think would be absolutely enthralling.
If CCP ever needs ideas or even simple inspiration, all they have to do is look to the veterans that know Dust and EvE so well, and ask. I am sure that many of us would be more than happy to help if it means making Project Nova that much better.
Hope it all goes well.
o7
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JUWLA
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2017.05.03 18:18:00 -
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I hear you loud and clear, friend. I too yearn for the day that I can rejoin my brothers-in-arms and fight the good fight alongside you and all the other mercs. I will definitely keep you and your corporation in mind, and may even take you up on your offer, but as for now, I say we wait and see how it goes.
Hope it all goes well.
o7
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JUWLA
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2017.07.19 17:48:00 -
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Any news on developments? |
JUWLA
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2017.08.17 03:47:00 -
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Hello all, I hope you are well and that this finds you in good health.
Ce'ell Stryfe, thank you for your dedicated support with the updates. I am sure I am not alone in hopefully waiting for more information.
dread neocast, You are right, but still, as the saying goes, beggars are rich in hope and only that...
jett it, I agree with you mate, not a single thing you said that I have qualms with, but I have to say, we must remain hopeful.
Whenever they get around to it, we better be on their heels and make sure they know what we have to say. Every little comment, every complaint about delays, all of our grievances must be delivered to them, front and center, and really get it through to them that us veterans thought they were better than this.
They were different from the rest, they would respond to complaints and even entertain our ideas and implement them when they made the cut, they would even just drop in to game alongside us and fight the good fight as if we were one. I know I can't speak for everyone, but I think it would be safe to say that we appreciated them, and the feelings flowed both ways.
Perhaps they have fallen to hard times, perhaps they have set their eyes on bigger things, perhaps they think this will build anticipation, perhaps *etc*... All things considered though, this is most probably simply a misjudgement on the part of management, as is the case with most failed/delayed projects, and does not have any daresay 'sinister' intent behind it.
However, regardless of any of that, they fact of the matter is, all of this would be acceptable if they had been open with us with updates and status reports and the like after The Shutdown. Sure, no one would be 'happy' per say, but be it begrudgingly or eagerly, we all would wait until they were ready, and upon release we would retake arms and fall to old habits (of dominating or getting dominated) alongside players old and new with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
All I can say is; hope goes on undying, but all of these beggars? They are dying.
Still,
Hope it all goes well. o7 |
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