So in review, the OP doesn't understand why other people spent money on a game the OP doesn't like.

Wherever you go, there you are.

1) So you want use to move around and stuff even though they have yet to do that in EVE? Also you want to add unnecessary fluff ontop of a game that was already pushing the limits of the PS3?

2) This was not CCP Shanghais fault but more of a players fault as some EVE players fervently protested having any connection with Dust. More so after FF14.

3) Actually, if you asked a GM nicely back before FF14, they would have moved your station for you. IIRC all of PIE Alliance are in one station.

4) This was something that, again, would have been protested greatly as the idea of boarding titans was to destroy it from the inside. You clearly have no knowledge of how much of a huge investment a titan is. First, it takes a f.ckig long time to train to fly it properly (not talking weeks or months, but years), and getting a hold of a titan is f.cking just as daunting. Some people go as far as purchasing accounts that can fly and have a titan with real life cash. So to go through all that trouble just to have a group of people you have no defense against destroy your investment would **** people off greatly. Sure you can have your own mercs on board, but you are still risking a huge time and money investment.

5) Weapon Customization? Really? Just not going to mention FULL RACIAL PARITY. Which they had a work around for that in place. I am sorry you can't have your 6x scope on your assault rifle, but don't worry we have a gallente plasma thrower... oh wait. It was in talks, mainly full racial parity, which is a higher priority in most peoples opinion. And as I said, Rattati had a work around by reskinning and adding different attributes to the reskinned models. F.ck weapon customization, you can have that after I get my Plasma Thrower or Laser Lance.

6) Only thing I agree with you, there needed to be PvE. However, again, the PS3 was already at it's limits.

Edit: To add more to point 5, keep in mind we had a decent amount of weapons and variants for said weapons. More than what most modern FPSs can say these day.

Not so sure about the profitable side since I've no idea how much money CCP actually made off of people that bought in game things but the one main reason to always continue the development is the potential of an MMO-FPS connected to a Sandbox MMO like EVE.

... because I will totally be playing that new game on PC.

Businesses don't start projects that don't give them some sort of benefit.

And they won't sink time and development into something that won't make some kind of financial return.

The money put into Dust showed them that they have a potential source of income when they make this game, in addition to the new players they will grab on PC.

Why do you think they're telling us Dust players will get some benefits?

They want the people who put money into this game to come over to PC and continue to give them money.

So in review, the OP doesn't understand why other people spent money on a game the OP doesn't like.

Wherever you go, there you are.

Hm. I have a feeling OP is referring to those who put money in with the specific idea of long-term investment, and not so much how many have replied so far in the thread in spending money---as short-term entertainment and/or as a way to give appreciation for whatever.

In that frame of reference, I too wonder wtf those who "invested" money with the idea of long term goals (2, 5, 10 years into the future) would do so. There are a lot of posts of players feeling ripped off and taken advantage of. To me and the way I see things, I paid for a quick boost in SP, access to AUR proto, or novelty fun items and BPOs. All of which, for me at least, paid-off the moment I got that access. I know some (many?) do not see it that way. I'm honestly curious how else one could rationally see it? I mean, being a video game.

If that is the OPs point---to draw a line between people paying for entertainment only (movies, going out to eat, concerts, etc.) and people expecting returns down-the-road on an investment---then I kind of agree. That is weird to me.

OP: correct me if I'm assuming too much?

*EDIT*
No clue where the thread is now. Been distracted over here. I hope this is still relevant!

You pretty much are correct

I spent < 300USD on this game, played it for over 3 years off and on, so roughly $8 per month. I just spent $120 on battlefront and the division in the last 3 months? I played battlefront for like 2-3 weeks and went back to ESO, so like 20 bucks a week is what I have payed for SWBF. The division is not even out yet, but I feel like I will get my money's worth there.

I have also taken my misses to the movies in the last few months. 30 bucks for a couple hours of enjoyment..

My point is, you are likely going to pay for entertainment anyways, (unless you are a broke-ass neckbeard living in your mom's basement,) why is it so tough to throw a few dollars a month at a game you KNOW you are enjoying..

Again $$$ was never required to have fun in this game, spending real currency so you don't have to spend any isk on restocking on certain things is just another way of avoiding losing any isk in the end.

I spent < 300USD on this game, played it for over 3 years off and on, so roughly $8 per month. I just spent $120 on battlefront and the division in the last 3 months? I played battlefront for like 2-3 weeks and went back to ESO, so like 20 bucks a week is what I have payed for SWBF. The division is not even out yet, but I feel like I will get my money's worth there.

I have also taken my misses to the movies in the last few months. 30 bucks for a couple hours of enjoyment..

My point is, you are likely going to pay for entertainment anyways, (unless you are a broke-ass neckbeard living in your mom's basement,) why is it so tough to throw a few dollars a month at a game you KNOW you are enjoying..

Edit after seeing above replies:

Who TF *invests* in a video game? Where did you even get that idea? No one invests in a movie? No one invests in a day at the amusement park? Why would anyone invest in a video game? If this is really where OP was going, stupid thread is stupid thread..

Thankfully for planetside 2 which is fun,but can never fill the hole in my heart from dust is also f2p and I'm already hitting battlerank 40+ and not a single dollar spent on memberships or boosters. All legit certs earned fighting as a combat medic or the occasional tank infantry farming spree. now on master directives for assult rifles and medic I'm on the verge of unlocking some sweet customized items. And not a cent ever spent. I might drop a dollar for this one helmet I really want though.

wow how long you been playing planetside 2?