Aren't you seeing all the people that are bored of DUST now? Don't really think that DUST has anything innovative as a FPS-mechanics, maybe in the future...DUST can be more innovative than a SP system so you guys are still happy. The current SP system is just a drag that attracts AFKers and makes people spec into the same thing out of fear.....sounds really fun to play. What are you going to do at that 'end-point'? Tell stories how you got the same build?

It takes many months to try new things, IE switching from a heavy to say a dropship pilot or tanker or just a new suit weapon combination.


Yes over time respecs will be less useful to the veteran population but not for years down the road and that can still be extended as more content is introduced. Of which CCP says there will be plenty of.
Your assertion that allowing a limited respec 1 FREE, 1 Paid would in anyway turn this game into a COD clone. You only get 2 chances a year and thats ONLY if you PAY. Otherwise once per year doesn't do anything to break the game.


It is not CCPs job to prevent players from speccing into FOTM gear, its their job to ensure none exist. Moreover given the rate at which content looks to be added a respec into a FOTM would easily trap a person in for a long time as they would have to use their LIMITED number of respecs.


My solution covers all angles,

Lore
Content generation
Balance
Keeping the game Fresh
Monetary acquisition for CCP.

Game needs Respec's or it will continue to lose players due to boredom

Game needs Respec's or it will continue to lose players due to boredom

All weapons and suits AR cheap enough at entry level to get a feel for them. The problem is that these respecers want proto gear the day it comes out instead of having a goal to work towards. Try lower tier and if you like it then upgrade. Respecs are not the same as remaps in EVE. Selling respecs is P2W. If you want to try new gear then save SP. Balance cannot happen if the balance is based off of a merc running gear with perfect skills becase they got a respec.

All weapons and suits AR cheap enough at entry level to get a feel for them. The problem is that these respecers want proto gear the day it comes out instead of having a goal to work towards. Try lower tier and if you like it then upgrade. Respecs are not the same as remaps in EVE. Selling respecs is P2W. If you want to try new gear then save SP. Balance cannot happen if the balance is based off of a merc running gear with perfect skills becase they got a respec.

True. Selling respecs would definitely turn this game into P2W. I say just leave the SP system alone and work on gameplay and hit detection. Build the game up. Don't tear down what makes it unique.

True. Selling respecs would definitely turn this game into P2W. I say just leave the SP system alone and work on gameplay and hit detection. Build the game up. Don't tear down what makes it unique.

Don't spend all your SP and you don't need a respec. The game is boring because we don't have all the content needed to keep it fun and reallocation of SP won't help make it fun. If everyone specs into the tac and cal logi because they are op then they will do the same thing with the next seemingly op gear when all the SP is refunded. Lots of people say this isn't EVE and they are correct but EVE is in the name. They say not to copy over a skill system from another game but yet most fps offer some type of reallocation method. Play the game for what it is, this is CCP's game and we should play by their rules.

Why should you have to pay for something you already earned? Paying for Respec's is dumb unless it's purely isk.

Also, Can you name on game in the history of video games that has ever got better core mechanic post release?

It's NEVER happened, not even COD will billions can get it perfect.

Stop living in some fantasy world where this game magically transforms from **** to gold, not going to happen on PS3 maybe on PS4 but even that's a huge stretch.

Tis upto CCP now. There have been plenty of threads and a lot of discussion for and against in those threads. If the respeccers form the majority of the current player base then things could get bad later this year but if we are in the minority then things will go along with very little change.

At this point CCP is either convinced on the matter or not. If not then they will just have to accept the consequences, if any.

Yeah we should have not said a damn thing on the forums about uprising. it was fine the way they made it. not one problem, just eat it. buy boosters too. lets get in a big line and kiss thier ass.

DUST514 the game where you make the choice to wait until the game is decent enough for an actual release or just be ****** up later on.

Clearly I'm the only one that thinks this game needs work on all its gear with some decent testing (aka Beta) but hey I'm the ignorant fuckhead that wants to ruin the game mechanics that are already broken.

I'm currently just staying for the people I play with, but yes leaving the game is on my mind because each day seems like that CCP won't be able to recover from their UPRISING-fuckup anytime soon and missed their boat to be innovative. Not respeccing will only slow this process down, that's why I'm in favor of respeccing until the game is decent enough and it's also a great way to evaluate respeccing (which means it doesn't have to be permanent). Anyway feel free to think I'm just QQ'ing because I'm afraid of a NERF (not even specced into OP stuff) or that I invested my SP wrong we'll see how the game will end SOONGäó.

Are you dumb? I've already earned my SP, I should choose where and when I want to invest in a skill.

Hopefully the player base will slowly rise over time as more unique content is added. The expansions - just like in EVE - will drive some off but usually brings more back. New console games will pull people away for a while but will not keep them because those games are a finished product with a shelf life. DUST will continue to grow and offer more things to more people. It's a slow burn and a bumpy road but it will end up in a good spot if we don't give in.

How do you earn something you can only request when new skills are added?

Why should you have to pay for something you already earned? Paying for Respec's is dumb unless it's purely isk.

Also, Can you name on game in the history of video games that has ever got better core mechanic post release?

It's NEVER happened, not even COD will billions can get it perfect.

Stop living in some fantasy world where this game magically transforms from **** to gold, not going to happen on PS3 maybe on PS4 but even that's a huge stretch.

Obviously, you are, since you don't understand how to quote properly (you're welcome for me fixing it for you).

Since you've earned your SP and would like to choose when and where you invest them into skills, I recommend holding off on investing in skills until you are 100% sure you want the skills you invest in.

Otherwise, spend away and don't cry about no respecs. If you've spent what you've earned, then you are owed nothing.

Are you dumb? I've already earned my SP, I should choose where and when I want to invest in a skill.

Skyrim, simcity, eve and diablo just off the top of my head. And I am pretty sure cod has had to patch a few times.

hope is not that great as a strategy. We had tons of players for a week or so. its the lack of content, there is plenty for me with my 15 mil SP, but newer guys get the shaft. I have got to try all the suits and guns because i have had two respecs. most people wont even be able to change guns for 6 months. their initial bulk of skill points wasted because they got dumped an academy with no instructors. if you dont want respecs fine, shut up. an added feature couldnt hurt this game. i signed on sat morn there was less than 3000 playing. we have to keep people around to shoot at.

Why should you have to pay for something you already earned? Paying for Respec's is dumb unless it's purely isk.

Also, Can you name on game in the history of video games that has ever got better core mechanic post release?

It's NEVER happened, not even COD will billions can get it perfect.

Stop living in some fantasy world where this game magically transforms from **** to gold, not going to happen on PS3 maybe on PS4 but even that's a huge stretch.

Are you really dumb enough to make it about me?

Ever consider the fact nobody is playing this game? Respecs will keep people playing, notice their was more people on when respec's were handed out?

You can have it your way though, I really don't care at this point if the game succeeds or fails, with ps4 around the corner I rarely turn on my ps3 now. And this game you love so dearly will be dead, but just know along with the DEVs you and the rest of the community helped kill this game as well by putting pure garbage on the forums on a daily basis.

Also, I got everything I want. I just want to used something different.

I have 3 proto weapons, a proto suit and multiple proto modules.

I don't need a respec because of lack of gear or lack of success with current gear, I dominate this game as is and always have and always will.

I just want to have fun when I sign on and not penny pinch SP worrying about what weapon the forums nerds are going to cry about next.


I used a credron in beta, it got nerfed, I use a douv in release, it got nerfed, I use a TAC, it got nerfed, I use RE's ,they got nerfed.

Sorry but we don't play by your rules. We shouldn't have to change the game, just to suit your play style. Adapt or die.

I understand that upcoming nerfs make us nervous but CCP does fix things. They are working on a difficult to program piece of hardware that is 7 years old on a schedule that they don't have full control over. I am saying don't jump ship. Play another game for a while and come back. Taking a break really helps.