DUST Search - Project Nova Alpha Test

LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote:

Maken Tosch wrote:

LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote:

Am I remembering correctly that the battle servers were running on a steam server in Germany or something like that?

If that is true then steam exclusive sounds like it is already set.

Just because it was on Steam DOES NOT guarantee that it will be a Steam exclusive. Eve Online is one prime example. It can be accessed via Steam but you don't need a Steam account to get it. You can download straight from CCP via a separate launcher that operates on its own. So CCP does have the power and the experience to develop a new IP for PC with and without Steam if they choose to. That is far more likely to happen than just a Steam Exclusive.

And there is absolutely no evidence so far that shows CCP is making Nova into a Steam Exclusive. The Steam client wasn't even brought up by CCP. It was brought up by Kevall Longstride who is the current member of the CPM and is a regular attendee of Fanfest who also tried out Project Nova. For all we know CCP could just be testing out how Nova can function under Steam and so far it seems pretty stable given the gameplay videos we have seen from the players who tried the game out.

PS: There are not that many servers being managed by CCP. The vast majority of the servers are just Test servers (Singularity, Duality, etc.) and just a single live server for everyone to play sandbox with. Not that hard to distribute updates.

Eve is not on steam servers it is on TQ steam only distributes the client and makes sales.

Steam servers do not have their own validation mechanisms for clients to connect as that would be an incredible security flaw. That is how they keep things secure while allowing anyone to toss up a game server. Players being able to setup their own game servers thanks to this is an absolutely amazing prospect for Nova but with CCP servers I would call that prospect highly unlikely.

Kevall Longstride wrote:

Veteran recognition is something that we've been discussing over Fanfest with CCP and those players that made it over there, which was quite a few as it happens.

There are obviously some technical hurdles that need overcoming. Nova is more than likely going to be on Steam as its distribution method. In fact the demo running at FF was on a Steam client with the server in Frankfurt, not a LAN. So they'll be likely some sign up mechanism from Sony and being able to link it to steam account.

But this is all very early thinking and of course, dependant on Project Nova getting green lit.

The fact that they had to have the steam client there even for the demo all but confirms that they are using steam based battle servers which makes the game require Steam to operate.

Sure I am connecting the dots here but there is no other reason that they would have the steam client up for a demo on their own computers.

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Ripley Riley Incorruptibles 14038	Posted - 2016.06.12 20:03:00 - [181] - Quote John ShepardIII wrote: Only the people with over 100k kills should be able to alpha test it If we are using a metric it needs to be lifetime WPs. WPs > farming kills in acquisition and redline sniping. #ProjectNova
Xvos Reigns PIanet Express 491	Posted - 2016.06.12 21:55:00 - [182] - Quote I'll take a spot. Almost 4 years spent on dust. 130ish million lifetime SP PSN: Redxaos Smite on PS4 // I've got the Healz Your neighborhood friendly Spider Logi // MK.0 4 Life
LOOKMOM NOHANDS 1149	Posted - 2016.06.12 22:33:00 - [183] - Quote 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. FAREWELL 514 /// FAREWELL CCP UNTIL WE HAVE NOVA OR FOREVER WHICH EVER ONE COMES FIRST
Poultryge1st Corrosive Synergy RUST415 171	Posted - 2016.06.12 23:53:00 - [184] - Quote I would love to be apart of the future of EvE online's FPS! I've played dust since closed Beta. Alpha, Beta, Full release I do not care just let me play!
Nirwanda Vaughns 1961	Posted - 2016.06.13 01:09:00 - [185] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. I'd hope those of us with the 'Mystery Code' from the EVE second decade boxset get early access too. Apart from a few bits here n there its been pretty much wasted since Find me in the new world or PSN: LaughlynVaughns Facebook: Nirwanda Vaughns or It's An Ashton (business page)
Maken Tosch DUST University Ivy League 13535	Posted - 2016.06.13 01:25:00 - [186] - Quote Nirwanda Vaughns wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. I'd hope those of us with the 'Mystery Code' from the EVE second decade boxset get early access too. Apart from a few bits here n there its been pretty much wasted since As a Mystery Code Card holder myself, I say that is the best thing CCP could do for the Eve Online player base. Considering how many players bought the Eve: Second Decade Collector's Edition box set, that can bring in some of the most dedicated players at least for Alpha testing. Eve Online Invite https://secure.eveonline.com/trial/?invc=ed64524f-15ca-4997-ab92-eaae0af74b7f&action=buddy
ortiga T.H.I.R.D R.O.C.K 0	Posted - 2016.06.13 02:24:00 - [187] - Quote But me up in day list i played for 1 year .
knight guard fury Sebiestor Field Sappers Minmatar Republic 1769	Posted - 2016.06.13 02:43:00 - [188] - Quote im in. This battle hardened minmatar has been playing for 3 years since Open Beta. Kin of the Vherokior tribe and warrior of the republic Self proclaimed minmatar lore master
DUST Fiend 18375	Posted - 2016.06.13 02:45:00 - [189] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. I mean I'm always pissed so it doesn't count but that would be some grade A bullshit. EVE has been one of the most vocal communities against this game over the years (considering no one else on the planet knows about us), to give them preferential treatment over us would just be another dip in the repeated Tbagging that is DUST CCP. Lord of all things salty, purveyor of gloomish doom and naysayer extraordinaire. AV Incubus Specialist, Ex Prometheus
Sennina Sovereign T.H.I.R.D R.O.C.K 111	Posted - 2016.06.13 07:53:00 - [190] - Quote I've played Dust since the times of Gligamesh, so at around July 2013. Please put me in the Alpha, would really brighten up my spirits.

DJIPS Affectionate Moon Warmth Gentle Earth 64	Posted - 2016.06.13 08:19:00 - [191] - Quote I have been played Dust since 3 years ago, and want to play Nova Alpha !
Ronin Merc Defenders of the Helghast Dream 86	Posted - 2016.06.13 17:56:00 - [192] - Quote 4 years. Since the closed beta
LOOKMOM NOHANDS 1150	Posted - 2016.06.13 18:34:00 - [193] - Quote DUST Fiend wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. I mean I'm always pissed so it doesn't count but that would be some grade A bullshit. EVE has been one of the most vocal communities against this game over the years (considering no one else on the planet knows about us), to give them preferential treatment over us would just be another dip in the repeated Tbagging that is DUST CCP. Why give priority to dead forums that most people have left instead of to an event that is streamed world wide and after replays seen by 10s if not 100s of thousands of people? I know the PR team over there has made some bad calls but wow that would be the bad call of bad calls. So what if I get in a few weeks late atleast there will be plenty of people on there and real progress can be taking place. FAREWELL 514 /// FAREWELL CCP UNTIL WE HAVE NOVA OR FOREVER WHICH EVER ONE COMES FIRST
Mobius Wyvern Night Theifs Curatores Veritatis Alliance 8215	Posted - 2016.06.13 18:46:00 - [194] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: DUST Fiend wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. I mean I'm always pissed so it doesn't count but that would be some grade A bullshit. EVE has been one of the most vocal communities against this game over the years (considering no one else on the planet knows about us), to give them preferential treatment over us would just be another dip in the repeated Tbagging that is DUST CCP. Why give priority to dead forums that most people have left instead of to an event that is streamed world wide and after replays seen by 10s if not 100s of thousands of people? I know the PR team over there has made some bad calls but wow that would be the bad call of bad calls. So what if I get in a few weeks late atleast there will be plenty of people on there and real progress can be taking place. You're assuming that sign ups at FanFest would be the only way in. Recall that there was a tester population in the original Uprising version of Dust before Replication dropped and EVE players were brought in. If they announce signups at FanFest, I'm confident it'll be after they've already pulled an initial testing pool from here in order to make sure their product is as polished as possible gameplay-wise before they let the EVE community in. Amidst the blue skies A link from past to future The sheltering wings of the protector
FraggerMike G.R.A.V.E 384	Posted - 2016.06.13 18:52:00 - [195] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. One would think that the people who actually played Dust514 at any point in time for any duration at all should be the priority pick for testing (at least this one would). CEO of G.R.A.V.E
LOOKMOM NOHANDS 1150	Posted - 2016.06.13 18:54:00 - [196] - Quote Mobius Wyvern wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: DUST Fiend wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. I mean I'm always pissed so it doesn't count but that would be some grade A bullshit. EVE has been one of the most vocal communities against this game over the years (considering no one else on the planet knows about us), to give them preferential treatment over us would just be another dip in the repeated Tbagging that is DUST CCP. Why give priority to dead forums that most people have left instead of to an event that is streamed world wide and after replays seen by 10s if not 100s of thousands of people? I know the PR team over there has made some bad calls but wow that would be the bad call of bad calls. So what if I get in a few weeks late atleast there will be plenty of people on there and real progress can be taking place. You're assuming that sign ups at FanFest would be the only way in. Recall that there was a tester population in the original Uprising version of Dust before Replication dropped and EVE players were brought in. If they announce signups at FanFest, I'm confident it'll be after they've already pulled an initial testing pool from here in order to make sure their product is as polished as possible gameplay-wise before they let the EVE community in. No no that was why I referenced getting in a few weeks late. Because the people at Fanfest will get first in line and I highly doubt that they will just instantly flood the alpha with thousands of people meaning later online signups are opened in stages to add more people. I disagree with your confidence of pulling in people directly from here. If anything I would guess they will send out batches of emails to past Dust players instead. Lets be honest we can only hang around here so long before the place turns into a ghost town and announcing it here on the forums first would likely recruit about 20 people. FAREWELL 514 /// FAREWELL CCP UNTIL WE HAVE NOVA OR FOREVER WHICH EVER ONE COMES FIRST
Mobius Wyvern Night Theifs Curatores Veritatis Alliance 8215	Posted - 2016.06.13 19:02:00 - [197] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: Mobius Wyvern wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: DUST Fiend wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: 1 Million ISK in the new game says Alpha is announced and signup opened at fanfest essentially giving Eve players first priority. I mean I'm always pissed so it doesn't count but that would be some grade A bullshit. EVE has been one of the most vocal communities against this game over the years (considering no one else on the planet knows about us), to give them preferential treatment over us would just be another dip in the repeated Tbagging that is DUST CCP. Why give priority to dead forums that most people have left instead of to an event that is streamed world wide and after replays seen by 10s if not 100s of thousands of people? I know the PR team over there has made some bad calls but wow that would be the bad call of bad calls. So what if I get in a few weeks late atleast there will be plenty of people on there and real progress can be taking place. You're assuming that sign ups at FanFest would be the only way in. Recall that there was a tester population in the original Uprising version of Dust before Replication dropped and EVE players were brought in. If they announce signups at FanFest, I'm confident it'll be after they've already pulled an initial testing pool from here in order to make sure their product is as polished as possible gameplay-wise before they let the EVE community in. No no that was why I referenced getting in a few weeks late. Because the people at Fanfest will get first in line and I highly doubt that they will just instantly flood the alpha with thousands of people meaning later online signups are opened in stages to add more people. I disagree with your confidence of pulling in people directly from here. If anything I would guess they will send out batches of emails to past Dust players instead. Lets be honest we can only hang around here so long before the place turns into a ghost town and announcing it here on the forums first would likely recruit about 20 people. Oh, I didn't realize you were talking about notification method. I agree completely that the notification method would likely be via emails to the addresses we used to sign up for the game (one used for PSN). As far as EVE players being given first dibs just because, that's what I think unlikely. More likely they'll set up a site for the game to announce the initial invites same as they did with having a Valkyrie site with basic info long before the game came out. Again, considering that FanFest is a major event attended by the entire CCP fanbase AND representatives of the Press, bringing Dust 514 players in first under NDA makes the most sense. If they want this new project to do well, they need to make sure the experience for every FanFest attendee is overwhelmingly positive such that they can begin to get word-of-mouth going. As you probably remember, personal accounts of gameplay were a huge element in building hype for EVE: Valkyrie. Amidst the blue skies A link from past to future The sheltering wings of the protector
byte modal 836	Posted - 2016.06.13 19:31:00 - [198] - Quote you know, not for nothin' but one time I thought I had a third nipple. turned out it was just a partially milk-dissolved lucky charms heart marshmallow that got stuck to me that I didn't notice until later. hm. i just learned that marshmallow is spelled with an "a." interesting. kitten bacon taco (nom)
Fleen Costell'o Vacuum Cleaner. LLC Steel Balls Alliance 734	Posted - 2016.06.13 19:55:00 - [199] - Quote Another alfa/beta/gama for my money ? NOPE! DUST514 you in my Heart, i create your in new game, DUST514 you create new game name - Vaccum Cleaner. LLC
LOOKMOM NOHANDS 1151	Posted - 2016.06.13 20:21:00 - [200] - Quote Mobius Wyvern wrote: Oh, I didn't realize you were talking about notification method. I agree completely that the notification method would likely be via emails to the addresses we used to sign up for the game (one used for PSN). As far as EVE players being given first dibs just because, that's what I think unlikely. More likely they'll set up a site for the game to announce the initial invites same as they did with having a Valkyrie site with basic info long before the game came out. Again, considering that FanFest is a major event attended by the entire CCP fanbase AND representatives of the Press, bringing Dust 514 players in first under NDA makes the most sense. If they want this new project to do well, they need to make sure the experience for every FanFest attendee is overwhelmingly positive such that they can begin to get word-of-mouth going. As you probably remember, personal accounts of gameplay were a huge element in building hype for EVE: Valkyrie. The thing there is most indications are that it will be on steam unless I am remembering incorrectly that it was using a steam server during fanfest. If I am remembering wrong then disregard the rest of this post. With it being on steam access will be granted via early access codes as oppose to a sign up and download sort of situation. This is more similar to how Dust was launched than how Valkyrie was launched thanks to the third party regulation. With Dust cards were first given to fanfest attendees that they could redeem for a PSN code and I feel like this same flow will happen here followed by emails being sent out allowing Dust players to request an early access code for them self. The reason I lean this way is because Fanfest gives an avenue for recruiting a small number of players for server testing before they open up to a much larger group. From a development stand point this just makes more sense. Sending out small batches of emails to Dust players in an attempt to build a test base would be wildly unpredictable as there is no way of knowing how many people will see them and signup. At the same time they can not just send out a mass of invites and say, "oh you were too late we will send you a code in a couple of weeks". If it is not on steam exclusively then I 100% agree with you. They will pop up a website and tell people to sign up and then let people trickle in. FAREWELL 514 /// FAREWELL CCP UNTIL WE HAVE NOVA OR FOREVER WHICH EVER ONE COMES FIRST

LOL KILLZ LulKlz 945	Posted - 2016.06.13 20:47:00 - [201] - Quote For ALL the support we have put into this game we deserve first dibs. #portdust514 was probably why this is even a thought. Dustkillz and chill
Mobius Wyvern Night Theifs Curatores Veritatis Alliance 8215	Posted - 2016.06.13 20:49:00 - [202] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: Mobius Wyvern wrote: Oh, I didn't realize you were talking about notification method. I agree completely that the notification method would likely be via emails to the addresses we used to sign up for the game (one used for PSN). As far as EVE players being given first dibs just because, that's what I think unlikely. More likely they'll set up a site for the game to announce the initial invites same as they did with having a Valkyrie site with basic info long before the game came out. Again, considering that FanFest is a major event attended by the entire CCP fanbase AND representatives of the Press, bringing Dust 514 players in first under NDA makes the most sense. If they want this new project to do well, they need to make sure the experience for every FanFest attendee is overwhelmingly positive such that they can begin to get word-of-mouth going. As you probably remember, personal accounts of gameplay were a huge element in building hype for EVE: Valkyrie. The thing there is most indications are that it will be on steam unless I am remembering incorrectly that it was using a steam server during fanfest. If I am remembering wrong then disregard the rest of this post. With it being on steam access will be granted via early access codes as oppose to a sign up and download sort of situation. This is more similar to how Dust was launched than how Valkyrie was launched thanks to the third party regulation. With Dust cards were first given to fanfest attendees that they could redeem for a PSN code and I feel like this same flow will happen here followed by emails being sent out allowing Dust players to request an early access code for them self. The reason I lean this way is because Fanfest gives an avenue for recruiting a small number of players for server testing before they open up to a much larger group. From a development stand point this just makes more sense. Sending out small batches of emails to Dust players in an attempt to build a test base would be wildly unpredictable as there is no way of knowing how many people will see them and signup. At the same time they can not just send out a mass of invites and say, "oh you were too late we will send you a code in a couple of weeks". If it is not on steam exclusively then I 100% agree with you. They will pop up a website and tell people to sign up and then let people trickle in. It will be available on Steam but there's no way it will be Steam exclusive. After all, not all PC gamers use Steam, and the fact that they'd be forced to do so would drive away potential customers. The better idea is to make it Steam compatible and sell content packages on Steam, but also to use their own launcher like they do with all their other games. Amidst the blue skies A link from past to future The sheltering wings of the protector
LOOKMOM NOHANDS 1151	Posted - 2016.06.13 20:59:00 - [203] - Quote Mobius Wyvern wrote: It will be available on Steam but there's no way it will be Steam exclusive. After all, not all PC gamers use Steam, and the fact that they'd be forced to do so would drive away potential customers. The better idea is to make it Steam compatible and sell content packages on Steam, but also to use their own launcher like they do with all their other games. Am I remembering correctly that the battle servers were running on a steam server in Germany or something like that? If that is true then steam exclusive sounds like it is already set. I somewhat agree with you on it not being great to have it exclusive on steam but the pros outweigh the cons IMO. Just imagine distributed battle servers that you can actually play with people close to you this also takes a lot of stress off of CCP in terms of managing those servers directly and distributing updates to them. That also relieves some pressure on building the launcher to distribute client updates and adds some security benefits. I have only really hung out with a couple hundred PC players mostly on Eve, Planetside 2, and Blacklight Retribution. I have never seen one that said they would not play a game just because they had to log in to Steam to do it. FAREWELL 514 /// FAREWELL CCP UNTIL WE HAVE NOVA OR FOREVER WHICH EVER ONE COMES FIRST
Arian Neo Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 50	Posted - 2016.06.13 21:44:00 - [204] - Quote Damn! How could I? Count me in. Count me in! Years of duty? More than I remember. Just do it!
Bremen van Equis Incorruptibles 1216	Posted - 2016.06.13 23:02:00 - [205] - Quote Of course I'd be interested in early access. 3.5 yrs 100,000,000 SP We all lurk down here...
Maken Tosch DUST University Ivy League 13541	Posted - 2016.06.13 23:16:00 - [206] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: Am I remembering correctly that the battle servers were running on a steam server in Germany or something like that? If that is true then steam exclusive sounds like it is already set. Just because it was on Steam DOES NOT guarantee that it will be a Steam exclusive. Eve Online is one prime example. It can be accessed via Steam but you don't need a Steam account to get it. You can download straight from CCP via a separate launcher that operates on its own. So CCP does have the power and the experience to develop a new IP for PC with and without Steam if they choose to. That is far more likely to happen than just a Steam Exclusive. And there is absolutely no evidence so far that shows CCP is making Nova into a Steam Exclusive. The Steam client wasn't even brought up by CCP. It was brought up by Kevall Longstride who is the current member of the CPM and is a regular attendee of Fanfest who also tried out Project Nova. For all we know CCP could just be testing out how Nova can function under Steam and so far it seems pretty stable given the gameplay videos we have seen from the players who tried the game out. PS: There are not that many servers being managed by CCP. The vast majority of the servers are just Test servers (Singularity, Duality, etc.) and just a single live server for everyone to play sandbox with. Not that hard to distribute updates. Eve Online Invite https://secure.eveonline.com/trial/?invc=ed64524f-15ca-4997-ab92-eaae0af74b7f&action=buddy
LOOKMOM NOHANDS 1151	Posted - 2016.06.14 01:28:00 - [207] - Quote Maken Tosch wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: Am I remembering correctly that the battle servers were running on a steam server in Germany or something like that? If that is true then steam exclusive sounds like it is already set. Just because it was on Steam DOES NOT guarantee that it will be a Steam exclusive. Eve Online is one prime example. It can be accessed via Steam but you don't need a Steam account to get it. You can download straight from CCP via a separate launcher that operates on its own. So CCP does have the power and the experience to develop a new IP for PC with and without Steam if they choose to. That is far more likely to happen than just a Steam Exclusive. And there is absolutely no evidence so far that shows CCP is making Nova into a Steam Exclusive. The Steam client wasn't even brought up by CCP. It was brought up by Kevall Longstride who is the current member of the CPM and is a regular attendee of Fanfest who also tried out Project Nova. For all we know CCP could just be testing out how Nova can function under Steam and so far it seems pretty stable given the gameplay videos we have seen from the players who tried the game out. PS: There are not that many servers being managed by CCP. The vast majority of the servers are just Test servers (Singularity, Duality, etc.) and just a single live server for everyone to play sandbox with. Not that hard to distribute updates. Eve is not on steam servers it is on TQ steam only distributes the client and makes sales. Steam servers do not have their own validation mechanisms for clients to connect as that would be an incredible security flaw. That is how they keep things secure while allowing anyone to toss up a game server. Players being able to setup their own game servers thanks to this is an absolutely amazing prospect for Nova but with CCP servers I would call that prospect highly unlikely. Kevall Longstride wrote: Veteran recognition is something that we've been discussing over Fanfest with CCP and those players that made it over there, which was quite a few as it happens. There are obviously some technical hurdles that need overcoming. Nova is more than likely going to be on Steam as its distribution method. In fact the demo running at FF was on a Steam client with the server in Frankfurt, not a LAN. So they'll be likely some sign up mechanism from Sony and being able to link it to steam account. But this is all very early thinking and of course, dependant on Project Nova getting green lit. The fact that they had to have the steam client there even for the demo all but confirms that they are using steam based battle servers which makes the game require Steam to operate. Sure I am connecting the dots here but there is no other reason that they would have the steam client up for a demo on their own computers. FAREWELL 514 /// FAREWELL CCP UNTIL WE HAVE NOVA OR FOREVER WHICH EVER ONE COMES FIRST
Maken Tosch DUST University Ivy League 13541	Posted - 2016.06.14 02:20:00 - [208] - Quote LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: Maken Tosch wrote: LOOKMOM NOHANDS wrote: Am I remembering correctly that the battle servers were running on a steam server in Germany or something like that? If that is true then steam exclusive sounds like it is already set. Just because it was on Steam DOES NOT guarantee that it will be a Steam exclusive. Eve Online is one prime example. It can be accessed via Steam but you don't need a Steam account to get it. You can download straight from CCP via a separate launcher that operates on its own. So CCP does have the power and the experience to develop a new IP for PC with and without Steam if they choose to. That is far more likely to happen than just a Steam Exclusive. And there is absolutely no evidence so far that shows CCP is making Nova into a Steam Exclusive. The Steam client wasn't even brought up by CCP. It was brought up by Kevall Longstride who is the current member of the CPM and is a regular attendee of Fanfest who also tried out Project Nova. For all we know CCP could just be testing out how Nova can function under Steam and so far it seems pretty stable given the gameplay videos we have seen from the players who tried the game out. PS: There are not that many servers being managed by CCP. The vast majority of the servers are just Test servers (Singularity, Duality, etc.) and just a single live server for everyone to play sandbox with. Not that hard to distribute updates. Eve is not on steam servers it is on TQ steam only distributes the client and makes sales. Steam servers do not have their own validation mechanisms for clients to connect as that would be an incredible security flaw. That is how they keep things secure while allowing anyone to toss up a game server. Players being able to setup their own game servers thanks to this is an absolutely amazing prospect for Nova but with CCP servers I would call that prospect highly unlikely. Kevall Longstride wrote: Veteran recognition is something that we've been discussing over Fanfest with CCP and those players that made it over there, which was quite a few as it happens. There are obviously some technical hurdles that need overcoming. Nova is more than likely going to be on Steam as its distribution method. In fact the demo running at FF was on a Steam client with the server in Frankfurt, not a LAN. So they'll be likely some sign up mechanism from Sony and being able to link it to steam account. But this is all very early thinking and of course, dependant on Project Nova getting green lit. The fact that they had to have the steam client there even for the demo all but confirms that they are using steam based battle servers which makes the game require Steam to operate. Sure I am connecting the dots here but there is no other reason that they would have the steam client up for a demo on their own computers. It's one thing to look like it might be a Steam Exclusive but it is an entirely different beast to just outright imply that it will be without any solid evidence. All we know is that Steam was used as a test platform. Nothing more. And as Kevall already pointed out in the quote you brought up, all of this is still early thinking. As we all know from CCP's past, what is said today might not get written onto stone tomorrow. So until CCP makes an official statement saying that Project Nova will be a Steam Exclusive, I will continue to assume otherwise. PS: Just to be clear. When I said "what is said today might not get written onto stone tomorrow" I referring to CCP's constant reminder that they will not be making any promises unless they are certain to be able to deliver it this time. Eve Online Invite https://secure.eveonline.com/trial/?invc=ed64524f-15ca-4997-ab92-eaae0af74b7f&action=buddy
DESTROYER OF GALAXIES 7	Posted - 2016.06.14 06:14:00 - [209] - Quote Assist Kills:9889 Assist Kills in Vehicle:138 Deaths:8016 Kills:30892 Losses:630 Objects Hacked:962 Suicides:205 Wins:1416 Logon Count:817 Logon Time:815 hours
Kaze Eyrou DUST University Ivy League 3493	Posted - 2016.06.14 06:52:00 - [210] - Quote I'd be interested as well. Been here since late Codex, early Chromosome beta. (August 2012) 100 mil SP club. End-of-game-life stats: Assist Kills:16706 Assist Kills in Vehicle:500 Deaths:26561 Kills:40557 Losses:2469 Objects Hacked:13407 Suicides:2194 Wins:4197 Logon Count:2671 Overall Logon Time:4279 hours Long live Dust through Project Nova. Bang.



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