My gut reaction is you stocked up on an OP item you believed would be removed from the market in the future. Now, there's nothing wrong with that, you probably knew if you didn't someone else would be using the same trick to stomp you in the future. I wish I had bought more of those Hacked EX-0 AV nades myself, they were a bargain and a half.

However, your foresight shouldn't be punished. IMHO, CCP should either:
1. As a sign of good faith, double the number of these grenades in your assets to offset the fact that each fitting amount has been halved.
2. Offer a refund of AUR

My gut reaction is you stocked up on an OP item you believed would be removed from the market in the future. Now, there's nothing wrong with that, you probably knew if you didn't someone else would be using the same trick to stomp you in the future. I wish I had bought more of those Hacked EX-0 AV nades myself, they were a bargain and a half.

However, your foresight shouldn't be punished. IMHO, CCP should either:
1. As a sign of good faith, double the number of these grenades in your assets to offset the fact that each fitting amount has been halved.
2. Offer a refund of AUR

Wow you sir are the epitomy of ..... well whatever is running the game..... I have no sympathy for you.

Well if you have 8k of them I guess you better get good with them and make them count.

I mean technically you have an infinite number of them in battle if supplied.

You still only lose one when you die.

They're still going to kill people in one grenade.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

I'm confused, I thought CCP was running this game?

Good thing you agreed to a EULA that says things change.

Agreed, IWS, they hardly ever kill any high level players in one nade though....

But do you as a CPM really think its worth keeping the HTFU and "adapt or die" attitude in this instance and risk loosing even more players and not least set a bad example for future buyers of AUR gear?

What is the most important part here, helping the game succeed and keep its players happy? (Not meant as a joke.) Or take the HTFU road just because this is New Eden?

This is shady business ethics at best, not a point in CCPs favor.

Come on man. I don't think anyone is going to read this post and think: "You know, I was going to buy that BPO, but not anymore". You can get every BPO for about 5USD. CCP could change everything about how they worked and you'd still be okay. I know I'm not going to do anything different with my money (Which, for the record, is nothing. But that's because I'm basically done with my role).

Yes, I understand that you (you particularly) were hit very unfairly with the nerf bat when the CalLogi was changed. You spec'ed into the role to actually use it as intended and you were swept up with all the people who abused it. You are the true exception to the situation. This is not your situation, though. This is one extremely bad decision that resulted in an equally bad outcome that was multiplied by how much he put into it. As someone said earlier, he took a gamble on the contact grenades staying the same for as long as he owned some. A huge gamble. And he lost. That's just the way it is. That's why you always hedge your bets - ISK or AUR - and see how the game changes.

TL:DR: As much as I hate utilitarianism, this is rule utilitarianism at its prime. Some people might be hurt or slighted by the "No Respec" rule, but at the end of the day it protects our game from people like Herman - those who try to buy their way into non-balanced or OP gear in order to game the system. I, for one, hope that he doesn't get a respec and that he learns to handle his money and time better.

Edit: Shame on you fanboys. Belittleling someone for buying AUR gear and support the game with real money. Hang your heads in shame....

If you want perfection, play EVE. Dust is still being developed. Personally, I think CCP has done a great job. Stop whining.

Come on man. I don't think anyone is going to read this post and think: "You know, I was going to buy that BPO, but not anymore". You can get every BPO for about 5USD. CCP could change everything about how they worked and you'd still be okay. I know I'm not going to do anything different with my money (Which, for the record, is nothing. But that's because I'm basically done with my role).

Yes, I understand that you (you particularly) were hit very unfairly with the nerf bat when the CalLogi was changed. You spec'ed into the role to actually use it as intended and you were swept up with all the people who abused it. You are the true exception to the situation. This is not your situation, though. This is one extremely bad decision that resulted in an equally bad outcome that was multiplied by how much he put into it. As someone said earlier, he took a gamble on the contact grenades staying the same for as long as he owned some. A huge gamble. And he lost. That's just the way it is. That's why you always hedge your bets - ISK or AUR - and see how the game changes.

TL:DR: As much as I hate utilitarianism, this is rule utilitarianism at its prime. Some people might be hurt or slighted by the "No Respec" rule, but at the end of the day it protects our game from people like Herman - those who try to buy their way into non-balanced or OP gear in order to game the system. I, for one, hope that he doesn't get a respec and that he learns to handle his money and time better.

Thanks for the kind (and true) words.....

My point still stands though.

There seem to be no limit in how many players the HTFU Evetard crowd is willing to sacrifice just to keep the holy Eve mantras up. Its sad really, that the mentallity is more towards finger pointing and riddicule, as opposed to co-operation with the player base and sharing a common goal of making the Dust experience as good as possible for all.

Its also obvious to me at least that the fanboys mostly haven't played competitive FPS games for a decade, and the ones shouting HTFU and "adapt or die" the highest is mostly non-factors in regards to competitive play in Dust. I'm not that interrested in those guys' feedback. I'm quite certain the game would be a lot better, at least for me, if the FPS veterans had more of a say so than the ones coming from EVE who actually come here and defend the quality of Dust, even in its current state.

In a way, Eve ruined Dust.

-Why can't you guys be more friendly and inclusive?

Thanks for the kind (and true) words.....

My point still stands though.

There seem to be no limit in how many players the HTFU Evetard crowd is willing to sacrifice just to keep the holy Eve mantras up. Its sad really, that the mentallity is more towards finger pointing and riddicule, as opposed to co-operation with the player base and sharing a common goal of making the Dust experience as good as possible for all.

Its also obvious to me at least that the fanboys mostly haven't played competitive FPS games for a decade, and the ones shouting HTFU and "adapt or die" the highest is mostly non-factors in regards to competitive play in Dust. I'm not that interrested in those guys' feedback. I'm quite certain the game would be a lot better, at least for me, if the FPS veterans had more of a say so than the ones coming from EVE who actually come here and defend the quality of Dust, even in its current state.

In a way, Eve ruined Dust.

-Why can't you guys be more friendly and inclusive?

Just so you know, the random insults you try to spew don't help you with your arguments.

Yes, you got shafted with the CPU changes, as did many other actual CalLogi Logibros. But seriously, adapting to changes is harder than complaining, so a lot of people choose the less brain engaging option. Don't be one of them.