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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.21 19:17:00 -
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Looks like the MAG-ites are getting a taste of pro level meta-gaming... :) EVE pilots, corporations, and alliances are the best in the world at it...
As far as it effectiveness this early in the beta is concerned...it's never too early.... alliances and corporation leadership in EVE will sometimes allow years to go by before exposing their master plan... can you say..
"Oh S**t! It's a trap!!!!"
Cheers mercs!
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.21 19:27:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:Forte Haulerson wrote:Looks like the MAG-ites are getting a taste of pro level meta-gaming... :) EVE pilots, corporations, and alliances are the best in the world at it...
As far as it effectiveness this early in the beta is concerned...it's never too early.... alliances and corporation leadership in EVE will sometimes allow years to go by before exposing their master plan... can you say..
"Oh S**t! It's a trap!!!!"
Cheers mercs!
L8r, FH
Pro? I am one of the worst spies as in the last guy you call into do anything.
Don't take this personally, but I wasn't just referring to you.. but the community in general. You just happen to be on stage atm.. :)
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.21 20:57:00 -
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ReGnUm GETsWASTED onCCP wrote:Forte Haulerson wrote:Looks like the MAG-ites are getting a taste of pro level meta-gaming... :) EVE pilots, corporations, and alliances are the best in the world at it...
As far as it effectiveness this early in the beta is concerned...it's never too early.... alliances and corporation leadership in EVE will sometimes allow years to go by before exposing their master plan... can you say..
"Oh S**t! It's a trap!!!!"
Cheers mercs!
L8r, FH
IDK whats worse kids talking about being spies in a game or people who initialize there own forum post
A coupla' things...
1). Meta gaming is not just about spies.... 2). Not sure why you felt to call this post out specifically... Did I touch a nerve? Check your ego at the door mate...
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 00:10:00 -
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Stupid Drunk1 wrote:Crimson MoonV wrote:
That's right... STB is a cult that decapitates and drinks the blood of small children.
sounds just like GOONs!!!! Crimson MoonV wrote: Saber has a serious hard on for STB and needs to find a life.
Again GOON attract hate, good job STB, you are not good, without the hate... Crimson MoonV wrote: Seriously these kids that sit behind their computer all day scheming are pretty sad. Spying and trying to cause witch hunts a year before the game even comes out just shows how much of a loser you are. Go outside dude. Watch a movie. Find a girlfriend. Your existence is pretty dismal at this point in time and I feel a little sorry for you.
What does spying accomplish this early in the beta? Oh cool you archived STB forums which are pretty much useless.
The usual reasons to infiltrate a corporation include hostile politics, greed, and disillusionment I suggest reason in EvE will be the same so here some examples to get the juices flowing........ The most common greed-based reason to infiltrate a corporation is to establish some measure of trust, and then to abuse that trust to steal anything that isn't locked down. This might be as simple as emptying out a public corp hangar or borrowing a ship blueprint, or it could involve a somewhat more convoluted plan to tackle and kill a ship with valuable modules, as CONCORD will not intervene if members of the same corporation fight each other. Another common reason is due the loyal player who is frustrated with his corporation (or more typically, his corporate leadership) he may decide to try to help the other side. This can be a bit tricky, since gaining the trust of the people your corporation is fighting; can border on the impossible depending on their level of paranoia. Consistently giving a lot of information to the same person will eventually work, or finding the one responsible for intel, if your information is accurate and leads to the infliction of disastrous losses. The most common motivation for spying is probably to get better intelligence during wars. Spies want to know about member movements, fleet form-ups, and points of vulnerability. Being able to see a list of people that are online in a given corporation is nice, too, especially if you have All of this will be relevant with DUST 514 being diffrent but very simillar. If you cannot see this in DUST, open your mind to CCP.
Excellent post sir! +1
A very specific example...
In order to actually receive an orbital strike, I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that a small gang of friendly destroyers will be in orbit prepared to rain down heat on the forces doing battle below. That small gang, depending on the space being contended, will most certainly need a support fleet flying overwatch, wing, covert ops, and camping gates from the surrounding systems to prevent an enemy fleet from coming in and destroying those ships in orbit and effectively denying any air cover whatsoever. This will leave the mercs on the ground without support vulnerable and most likely at a huge disadvantage.
It gets even more complicated when you can be "hot dropped" by an enemy Titan or two during the battle and destroying all hope of further support from orbit for any planet/moon/district in that system. Also giving the side that was at first clearly overmatched on the ground a huge advantage. This is true in modern warfare today with airpower. Even in LoSec, a a decent pirate corp could ruin both side's day giving neither side the opportunity to perform air cover and basically ransom both parties into leaving them be while they execute their well thought out battle plans.
Knowing where the fight will be will help so much here as fleet staging can be done well in advance within jump distance...
We should not discount what STB-stlcarlos989 EV says and is basically a sentiment for most FPS players. There is no vest in the game outside of shooting people in the face unless you are playing with friends first. Second, something has to keep you coming back besides just the pew. It is all of the stories that will emerge from the tie between DUST and EVE that will make it unique and different than any other FPS out there... not the graphics... not the the specific gameplay... etc.. The players will make it something to keep coming back and those things will be most of the things that make EVE players stay with the game since 2003....along with a whole new set of things that DUST will bring... as both an EVE player and now DUST, it makes no sense to have within a year only other EVE players playing DUST. There has to be a large community built around DUST as well. However, I'll add that most FPS players are ALWAYS on to the next cool thing. No matter how cool the previous game was and the old game will sit on the shelf like an old favorite toy... nice to look at and reminisce but not played with anymore!
I think it's important for a talented group like STB to be careful not to become the BoB of DUST... or they will find themselves an even larger target than they already are becoming...
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 12:43:00 -
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In the immortal words of Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?".. :)
Seriously though... I think all some of EVE pilots/corp CEOs are saying is that the rules for how FPS players band together and dominate the battlefield are changing with DUST. Even an alliance like EV (which btw will fit very nicely into EVE and DUST for better or for worse), and the way EV leadership conducts business in other FPS will need some tweaking to be successful in DUST and really will need a much larger EVE presence to wield its influence into this universe in the same way it has in others.
EV would do well for itself not to trivialize the importance of some of the EVE super alliances and what their influence will be over certain areas of space and the areas that will be fought over there. I'm sure EV has to have already some pilots in EVE and maybe even members in those same super alliances. That is a great first and major step. But for EV corporations that are DUST only (and as far as I am aware, right now that is STB only), without some diplomatic participation in EVE politics, it will be very difficult to have the type of influence it sounds like EV wants. At a minimum EV (STB) would need some diplomatic / business arrangements with EVE corps outside of just taking contracts for ISK in order to expand its influence and stay long term successful. Think Industrial only EVE corps to supply cheap weapons in exchange for protection instead of straight up merc contracts for example.
For the most part I think this thread is more about providing a set scenarios that could play out and at the same time maybe educating the non-EVE DUST players on what some of the things are that keep the EVE Universe alive for all these years. If EV as an entity are not an official alliance in EVE or DUST, but only are a alliance of gamers across all games, then the effects of DUST are minimized at that level. But think the UN here... they speak loudly but carry very small sticks...(and half the time no one listens to it anyway)...
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 15:03:00 -
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STB-Quickgloves EV wrote: ihave only been playing eve for like 2 weeks lol.. figured i want ed to learn alil about my enemy so i joineed ..up believe me i am aPS3 GAmer which is why im so excited to show cross platform mayhem
EVE Mail my EVE Pilot when you get a chance...
Forte Hauler is my pilot name...
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 19:04:00 -
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I'm not sure it's productive to talk about specific EVE Alliances or Corps and their relevance in DUST with regards to EV (and STB) quite yet... For all we know, null sec DUST<->EVE may be a year off (or more).. especially warfare that may or may not effect soverignty. I can't see or any major null sec only alliance spending too much ISK just to grief for very long. Maybe at first just to show who's boss, but not in a sustainable way without being spread too thin then having a hard time protecting real important systems like those with moons producing real income. If current DUST market prices are any indication of what we can expect of cost, there may be no ROI in it at all for the forseeable future. I saw one post where one smart chap actually did some math and even with a trillion ISK in their wallet, an EVE Alliance would be broke in the span of about three months if being asked to bankroll a major nullsec offensive on the ground and in orbit...
I would not want my corporation to get involved with any ground based warfare without good reason to do so based on how expensive it will be at first. I think that means the real lucritive contracts may be far and few between relegating most DUST mercs to fighting Factional Warfare battles for NPC cash at first and, if we're lucky, a player owned FW corp will pay once in a while to hold or take a specific system or two. Even EVE mercenary corporations (other than the few who are really good ones) find it hard to stay constantly employed.
As a CEO, it will certainly make choosing where to spend the ISK (i.e. more ships for pew, EVE only wars with payments to CONCORD, allied sov space defence, or now planet side defense?) a hard choice to make for sure... we may look for other areas to profit from DUST in the short term and I'm sure there will be many, especially in the meta game since DUST corporations will probably need to learn the hard way... heh
I've had a corp be both the victim and the culprit in differeing levels. I've learned over time roles, how to lock things down, what to lock down, the "hidden layers" and how to use them effectively, etc. It is a balance that in some cases will only sink in when you login and your corp wallet, all BPOs, and all assets gone...all without a single shot fired...
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 19:09:00 -
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Zalifer Nakamoda wrote: Edit :
I wish Goons was not the go to "scary entity" for EVE. I'm in TEST, and we are at least as ******** as GSF. I guess we just don't have the same history of forced emergent gameplay.
+1 You make a great point!
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 19:17:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:Isnt arma one of those shooters that one bullet kills you?
yes... It's actually closer to a Military Simulator than a FPS... It's known for trying to be as close to real as possible. Actually the company that makes it also makes VBS which is sold to militaries around the world to train their troops...Arma (and ArmA II) is the consumer version of the same engine... I can vouch for those Shack Tactical guys... played both with and against them.. top notch and many are former military with real world battlefield experience.
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 19:20:00 -
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Zalifer Nakamoda wrote:Goon income for 1 month (to alliance wallet) is around 1 trillion. It goes up and down, but it's in that area. They can continue the forever war.
Ok, I'll give you that... but at the expense of everything else? And secondly, I'm not talking just about Goons here.. they are not the only major EVE alliance...
I'm not sure that would make sense anyway.. like I said.. maybe for a few months, but might leave them vulnerable in other areas if done for an extended period of time and possibly require a minor tax increases...
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 19:37:00 -
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Zalifer Nakamoda wrote:Forte Haulerson wrote:Zalifer Nakamoda wrote:Goon income for 1 month (to alliance wallet) is around 1 trillion. It goes up and down, but it's in that area. They can continue the forever war. Ok, I'll give you that... but at the expense of everything else? And secondly, I'm not talking just about Goons here.. they are not the only major EVE alliance... I'm not sure that would make sense anyway.. like I said.. maybe for a few months, but might leave them vulnerable in other areas if done for an extended period of time and possibly require a minor tax increases... L8r, FH Your numbers were for a combined arms nullsec offensive, which is, by all means, what they do now. Goons attack / defend nullsec space. They would not be taking out a trillion to do it, they would be topping up their costs to cover DUST actions, and that is probably the "smaller half" of that figure.
Hmmm.. not sure I follow... Your saying after all of Goon actions today in a given month, they add a tillion in net profit? Or, the wallet takes in a trillion and that is used to cover the costs of ongoing actions where the net is much smaller?
If it is the second, then it may not be enough to cover both ongoing current operations and then add new ground based offensives at curent DUST market prices..That is where the incremental Trillion comes in.... I'm not talking about EVE only prices for ships etc. They've proven they can do that already indefinitely... I'm talking about adding new incremental costs and btw - I'm just paraphrasing another post for that "Trillion" number.. but it sure sounds about right...
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 20:23:00 -
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SWEETY muffin CAKES wrote:Adding Ground based operations may also net increased profit.... Unless DUst is just an ISK sink to balance large alliances controlling 1/2 of null sec, increaseing cost as size grows....
Which makes sense.... cost should exponentially increase for a business, not be linear.
Great point! I think DUST may turn out to be the ultimate sink to begin with ... +1 to you sir.. :) I have no illusions of ever being able to make a true difference once boots hit the ground and oribital strikes are raining down in null sec.. other than as a profiteer, I'm sure ISK will find it's way into my corp and alliance's wallets no matter who is "winning".. :)
L8r, FH
Disclaimer: For those looking at my EVE Pilot Bio.. right now I am a lowly member of RvB while my alt is holding down my corporation and allaince ties. I by no means speak for RvB pilots or its leadership. |
Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 22:17:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:SWEETY muffin CAKES wrote: Iron, your a smart guy, and I know the game your playing, and in some ways I appreciate it. I'd actually be interested in hearing your thoughts on how the EV could improve. Especially if you represent one of the larger alliances, the EV needs to position itself to mold to what you want (eventually, right now, primary concern will be faction wars)
At least you're bending with the wind a bit, thats good. Also note I am an independent agent and dont have alot of resources at my disposal other than what I have on me. Its not my job to analyze data, just gather and report. Egg heads else where digest what I divulge and turn them into weapons more deadlier than I sometimes imagine. So.. First we need to look at the very big picture. (snip)...... So as of now you can only practice a fraction of the war on the ground, but you need to start fomulating and planning for this phase to come in, see how all the peices fall together understanding that everything you see on the battlefield is the result of a corp spending money there. Biomass? Somone paid for that! Communications? Somone paid for that! MCCs? Somone paid for that! Null Cannons? Somone paid for that! the 100 clones and gear you bring in to take the place? Your corp paid for that. Turst me they're going to fight just as hard to keep it as these things are not cheap and you're going to need a commander to spend his clones warpoints and your isk wisely.
Awesome!!! Your whole post is awesomeness!!! If I could send you ISK right now I would... heh...
And to add - it will probably be multiple commanders across multiple timezones and possibly native language speakers. For example, we have Fleet Commanders across several timezones to respond to threats at any time and execute ops possibly during a certain enemy's sleepy time... although we try to have everyone speak english when on comms... some Corps/Alliances are German Only, or Russian Only, or French Only, etc...
L8r, FH
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 22:52:00 -
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Winscar Shinobi wrote:Hey im here for EV. I just can't stand the forums here. Instead of trying to correct problems people would rather argue.
I think this thread has shifted away form the argumentative to constructive and if we can keep it that way, the game will benefit more I agree... This forum suffers from the occasional troll like everywhere else ..
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 23:36:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:Trading floor warfare is most likely going to remain in Eve hands for a while but understand trading floor warfare is some of the most vicious combat in Eve.
(snip...:)
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^^^ This.. :) As a long time trader I can attest to that.. :)
Billions lost and Billions gained in six years. At one time I controlled the entire Buzzard Frigate market in Lonetrek region.. :) When Wormholes came out, I made a huge killing offloading those frigates at extreme mark ups... heh. I also ran a small trading fund for other corps where they could put their ISK and get a modest ROI. It did really well before I closed that corporation to grow the overall total of pilots I had...
SWEETY muffin CAKES wrote: find strategy is like sales. the end of the day, if you can sell, you can sell pencils, cell phones, cars insurance.... whatever. Doesn't matter.
If you know strategy... you can play EVE, hex board games, warhammer, FPS mass players.... doesn't matter.
If you rely on using "strategies" instead of Strategy.... then your going to be in trouble if battlefield/political conditions change. That's why I generally don't pay attention to other people when I'm learning a game, and go in head first, because if you follow the general consensus on how to play a game.... your going to be trumped by people with experiance.
Now if you change the game.....
Anyhoo.
Hmmm , I get the gist of what you're saying.. I think...
But I have a couple of comments...
I think sales is actually like sales.. if you can sell and are a closer (See Glen Gary Glen Ross..:), you can sell anything including ice to eskimos...
Strategy on the other hand is different for everything. Someone who is a good military strategist may not be good at formulating a business strategy. Look at all the problems Facebook is having... Mark Zuckerberg is a great technical strategist and has vision for Facebook, however their business strategy is suffering when it comes to the street and his stock price is taking a hit because of it. They are winning the technical and mindshare wars, but currently losing what it means to be a publicly traded company... but I think what you say is basically true which is if you can be a strategic thinker you should after a period of time be successful at formulating a strategy that covers most any area. It's just that in EVE and now DUST as leadership, you will probably not be given that time before it's maybe too late.
From an EVE perspective, I think you hit the nail on the head saying "Now if you change the game..."... That's the point about the sandbox... the game changes every second. A well thought out military strategy today is moot tomorrow and requires a new one. And sometimes that strategy will be on a playing field that is non-military.. it could be industrial/business strategy, political strategy, meta-gaming, etc. You will need a framework for each of those... I don't think anyone is suggesting how or what your strategies should be, just that you will need them....
Side note joke... What's the difference between sales and marketing?? One knows they're lying!.. :) It's up to you to figure out which one...
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Forte Haulerson
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Posted - 2012.08.22 23:59:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:(snip..:)
The next battlefield I like to use the anaology of the dinner table. The spy game is older than guiding hand social club, however GHSC redefined what spying meant in new eden, It was no longer passivly leaking information, its activly seeking destruction of a corporation without using means of trigger pulling. Which is why the dinner table is so appropriate.
You, a stranger who is your worst enemy in the world sitting at the same table in this resturant. No weapons No words No touching How do you kill him?
The number of ways people come up with is rather staggering, however so are the counter measures. hey may try to poison you, you counter with your antidote, you replaced his drink with an acid, he hired the waiter to swap drinks. the game goes on and its a rather deadly dance and unlike any other battlefield, if he kills you its game over. Its possible to esape wounded or missing an arm but that certainly beats losing at the dinner table entirely. As long as you can get back to the table you should be good to go.
(snip..)
I just remembered this scene from the movie Princess Bride... lol..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2y40U2LvKY
LOL...
L8r,
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