The only challenge in this event was finding a Templar to kill in a match. Even with the requirements for 20 matches and 20,000 wp, not very many Templars to go around for 8000+ active players (at any one time) rushing all into pub matches. You find one and everyone swarmed for the kill. The only difficult thing was getting the kill first.

Why in the hell was there a 2.5 M bounty on them? If they were worth 2.5 M, killing me should get you at least 5 mill or heck killing a 10 mill SP proto should net you like 20 M per kill. It just doesn't make sense.

I have a question regarding the reward requirements for templars...In the original announcement, the requirements are listed twice, and conflict with each other in the same post. The first says "20 games, 20,000 skill points" and the second says "20 games, 20,000 war points". I can understand the first one, but to expect 20,000 WP in the course of three days with what is basically a brand new character is kind of steep.

1. I think the equipment is fine, though I actually read the description and understood that we were trying out the items from the EVE box set. IF they were advanced BPOs that would have a huge negative impact on the game. The only legitimate BPO concern is that the templar scrambler pistol has militia (not standard) level stats. This should change.

2. A fresh Templar character had very little to start with. 0 ISK meant no skill books or fitting modules. The characters could have at least been given a stack of each militia module/equipment to get us started. It took me about 10 matches before I earned enough ISK to buy all the skill books to spend my 2 million SP.

3. A lot of people seemed misinformed on what it meant to be a Templar. If the role play backstory does not entirely represent the facts they should be clearly separated somehow. Or the story could have been written that the hunt was taking place because the Templars were caught of guard somehow and are in a weakened state during the event.

4. I think another issue with the event is balancing it for new and experienced players. The Templars feel like a balanced, exciting challenge for new players and I'm guessing that is why we have low SP. Part of the reason for the event was to encourage people to play the game that are new or might come back.

This issue is representative of a problem with the whole game. There is no area for newer players to play the game (outside of academy) and not be up against advanced or proto level players.The cry of Templars unable to go up against proto suits is the cry of almost every player with less than 3 million SP. EVE systems have different security levels to allow players to gradually move out to more dangerous areas of the game. Dust needs that as well.

5. Further rewards to encourage participation. Perhaps for the hunters a reward for the top 5 players that kill the most Templars. For the Templars maybe a reward for the top 5 who complete the most public matches. Maybe for future hunts?

6. 20,000 SP or WP? seriously CPP a lot of us are confused and 20k WP is too much (though 20k SP is nothing).

7. As said above, there is no in game information about events (or anything). You pretty much need to check these forums to fully appreciate the game. I'm guessing a large percentage of people that try the game never visit the forums. Some sort of in game news feed would help a lot.

No ISK at all does seem a pretty critical oversight, especially with STD BPOs.

The other issue is that fielding strictly Amarr weapons means no Tac-AR, they'll be outclassed by anyone wielding one. Scram Rifles equalise it somewhat but still. They have no tangible edge, just a surplus of shortcomings.

Also somewhat related, am I missing something obvious or has there never been any in-game mention of this or any other event? It all appears to be out of game, once you're in there any attempt to connect the in-game experience to the lore is non-existent. Couldn't there just be a News section to keep any player casually checking up on it after logging in apprised of any noteworthy current events in Dust or the wider EVE universe? Could also give a bit more flavour and context to the game for those that care, too.

Is there a compelling reason why not to have this? That it requires maintenance to update and remain current is all I can think of but even if it's just barebones and in no way comprehensive I think it might be welcome. If it can interest players who otherwise don't look to anything Dust outside of the client into the lore and events then it could be actively beneficial.

Or am I alone in this and no-one would really give a toss?