DUST Search - [Updated] Full Removal of the SP Cap

CCP Cmdr Wang wrote:

I would like to explain the reasons on why we are testing the removal of the SP cap and keep you all better informed.

The development team has been listening intently to the tons of feedback from you guys on the skill system, in particular the current skill cap implementation.

Our original aims with the skill cap were to ensure players progressed through the skill tree at a steady pace, to dis-incentivize 24/7 grinding and to maintain a manageable gap between casual and hardcore players. After trying out a couple of different approaches, none of which were satisfactory, we have realized that the skill cap introduces too many other unacceptable compromises and we have decided to take a leaf out of AlexanderGÇÖs book and just cut the Gordian knot and remove the skill cap altogether. Removing the skill cap opens us up to the risk of not meeting the aims stated above, so we have tuned down reward levels a little to reduce that risk.

We believe that these changes will go a long way towards alleviating the problems that you guys have been drawing to our attention, but we will continue to listen to your feedback, monitor progression data and make further tweaks as necessary.

Finally, we are not removing the SP cap today, and will allow time for the community to speak their minds on this first.

We look forward to hearing from you!


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Zcynx Rivera Cygnus Tactical Operations 2	Posted - 2013.01.22 18:34:00 - [1] - Quote CCP Cmdr Wang wrote: I would like to explain the reasons on why we are testing the removal of the SP cap and keep you all better informed. The development team has been listening intently to the tons of feedback from you guys on the skill system, in particular the current skill cap implementation. Our original aims with the skill cap were to ensure players progressed through the skill tree at a steady pace, to dis-incentivize 24/7 grinding and to maintain a manageable gap between casual and hardcore players. After trying out a couple of different approaches, none of which were satisfactory, we have realized that the skill cap introduces too many other unacceptable compromises and we have decided to take a leaf out of AlexanderGÇÖs book and just cut the Gordian knot and remove the skill cap altogether. Removing the skill cap opens us up to the risk of not meeting the aims stated above, so we have tuned down reward levels a little to reduce that risk. We believe that these changes will go a long way towards alleviating the problems that you guys have been drawing to our attention, but we will continue to listen to your feedback, monitor progression data and make further tweaks as necessary. Finally, we are not removing the SP cap today, and will allow time for the community to speak their minds on this first. We look forward to hearing from you! I'm putting my ten cents in this as well. If this is implemented then first of all the 10 days advantage down the drain, the 100k sp down as well, and all of us who beta tested and made this day possible for those new players starting today means a big screw you vets for all your hard work and all your dedication from Ccp's part. Look at eve right now. You gain exp little by little and even if you go on a grind fest you still have to wait and you get that sense of accomplishment the day your skill reaches the desired level. I'm an Eve player and always been into FPS as well but the reason ppl play CoD and BF3 and after a couple of month is traded in and the new one is what matters is because of this pointless system. Dust 514 has potential just like eve to be played long and to be enjoyed regardless of time out. The reason i took my time to write this is because i care for this game. It showed me something new and never implemented and it gave me a reason to sit down and play it because my hardwork and dedication pays of in the game. CCP dont kill the game now when it has been going a good route. People complained about the cap because they are those few who spend time here in the forums posting senseless and unhelpful info and are the no life crowd who want to, like other players stated, have it removed to be able to reach top in 2 days. This will not give them a sense accomplishment like CCP wanted and it will become just another CoD or BF3 and be thrown aside in a month when the next fps comes out.