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Avallo Kantor
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2013.06.25 16:46:00 -
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CCP's "grand vision", or at least so far as we have been told is to have the New Eden universe be the most complete, most immersive Sci-fi universe of all time. They want a game where you can go into, fly in space, walk on planets, make literal back-room deals, make underhanded deals in pubs, and explore ancient ruins, in space, in station, and on your feet.
They want a universe with a history that is shaped by the players, and one that's fate and day to day operation is through the efforts of players.
This however is not an easy task, and perhaps not even a feasible one, but I think it's been the goal EVE, and now DUST have been slowly working towards for 10 years. CCP isn't playing a short game, and seem to be perfectly content if it takes them another 10 years to even get close to that grand vision.
-And yes, EVE takes up alot of one's time. Often too much for me to be able to play, but I keep coming back because I feel there's something in that experience. Don't think it too bad a thing if you have to take breaks now and again, I do hope you come back to EVE in time though. |
Avallo Kantor
DUST University
Ivy League
105
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Posted - 2013.06.25 17:35:00 -
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It should be also noted that most of this conversation on how much DUST is making / losing is all speculation.
We have no solid numbers on the cost of DUST, nor any numbers on it's actual profit.
In that respect it's impossible to say if DUST is financially gaining, stable, or losing profit.
Making claims to any of the above would be based on no solid evidence, and is no better than
making guess work. What we do know is that CCP is profitable, and so long as they make money every year,
then they are free to chase after any long term projects they wish to, especially if they are working under the
assumption that these projects (such as the TV show) will yield high profits in a few years time.
Companies (that plan on lasting) always put large chunks of money into R&D, as this is generally the expense filed for any work that is done to ensure the future of the company, and the design of new features / expansions /products.
Seeing as they announced a TV show, a Comic series, and are releasing a new game it makes sense that most of the expenses related to meetings, development, planning, making the appropriate deals, would all be filed away in R&D costs, thus citing the number in the report. Especially since they probably got the director for it ahead of time.
Another thing to consider is that CCP IS donating money to such institutions as Planetary Industries, and these things, while a bit unorthodox could also be filed into R&D costs as well. But that's just wild speculation on my part. |
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