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For the love of the Game - Exploring a virtual culture
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Robby Rova
Doomheim
#1 - 2016-07-29 04:47:42 UTC  |  Edited by: Robby Rova
In light of the recent events, and between the tensions on this forum.. I wanted to share something very special to me. My anthropology teacher last year had asked us to write a paper that described a culture that we were apart of. And I was completely stumped on what to do, until it hit me - Eve. As an early 2004 adopter - I love this game, and i know many of you do too. As we continue to grow older and as the game has changed - i felt the need to record my experience before it slips away. This was a very unique, and timely opportunity to do so.

I was also met with the challenge that many of us are still faced with, describing eve online. I guess you could call this my attempt to do so.

I hope you all take the time to read it, and take the time to reflect on your own experiences within eve and just how special this game is too you. Fair warning, i did review it twice, but some errors may have slipped through the cracks - I apologize for any.

It is a PDF:
straight DL: http://eve-files.com/dl/278800

google Doc Online Host: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-3XZcNSfU2UR3ZscFdWbTVocU0/view?usp=sharing
Fandarel Falkener
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2016-07-29 05:06:38 UTC
What should i say?

I bow my head before you work. it is good and captures most of what makes EvE great.

It was a pleasure to read und i hope other agree with me.
Robby Rova
Doomheim
#3 - 2016-07-29 05:44:59 UTC
Fandarel Falkener wrote:
What should i say?

I bow my head before you work. it is good and captures most of what makes EvE great.

It was a pleasure to read und i hope other agree with me.


Thank you for your kind words. o7
Lex Gabinia
Res Repetundae
#4 - 2016-07-29 07:21:53 UTC
Nicely done.
Robby Rova
Doomheim
#5 - 2016-07-29 07:55:03 UTC
Lex Gabinia wrote:
Nicely done.


Thank you
DeMichael Crimson
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2016-07-29 09:36:40 UTC
+1 to the OP. Was definitely a good read.




DMC

'The Plan' | California Eve Players | Proposal - The Endless Battle
Robby Rova
Doomheim
#7 - 2016-07-29 15:23:27 UTC
DeMichael Crimson wrote:
+1 to the OP. Was definitely a good read.




DMC


Thanks man, I hope eve has been just as good to you as it has been to me.
Gadget Helmsdottir
Gadget's Workshop
#8 - 2016-07-29 16:31:14 UTC
**grabs her red pen**

Let's do this! Twisted


Seriously though, not a bad little spiel for an undergrad survey class paper.

Glad to see some exposure.

Thanks. Smile

--Gadget

Work smarter, not harder. --Scrooge McDuck, an eminent old-Earth economist

Given an hour to save New Eden, how would respected scientist, Albertus Eisenstein compose his thoughts? "Fifty-five minutes to define the problem; save the galaxy in five."
Eleonora Crendraven
Global Communications AG
#9 - 2016-07-29 16:32:50 UTC
Quote:
In EVE everyone has a price, and everyone’s price is different.

Quote:
Between the trailers explaining how ruthless we are and the news articles stating how destructive and terrible we can be to one another, we are incredibly loyal to our brothers and sisters.

True!

Really good work.

https://twitter.com/gcAG_EVE

http://eveboard.com/pilot/Eleonora_Crendraven

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Drago Shouna
Doomheim
#10 - 2016-07-29 16:34:41 UTC
Great read, thank you.

Solecist Project...." They refuse to play by the rules and laws of the game and use it as excuse ..." " They don't care about how you play as long as they get to play how they want."

Welcome to EVE.
Robby Rova
Doomheim
#11 - 2016-07-29 17:04:47 UTC  |  Edited by: Robby Rova
Gadget Helmsdottir wrote:
**grabs her red pen**

Let's do this! Twisted


Seriously though, not a bad little spiel for an undergrad survey class paper.

Glad to see some exposure.

Thanks. Smile

--Gadget


In all honesty, Please do - my writing needs help Pirate Thank you for your compliments

Eleonora Crendraven wrote:
Quote:
In EVE everyone has a price, and everyone’s price is different.

Quote:
Between the trailers explaining how ruthless we are and the news articles stating how destructive and terrible we can be to one another, we are incredibly loyal to our brothers and sisters.

True!

Really good work.



Drago Shouna wrote:
Great read, thank you.


Thanks guys! Big smile
Bumblefck
Kerensky Initiatives
#12 - 2016-07-29 17:23:12 UTC  |  Edited by: Bumblefck
What recent events?


e: I assume you're referring to something other than the AG tears that have plagued GD, of late

Perfection is a dish best served like wasabi .

Bumble's Space Log
Robby Rova
Doomheim
#13 - 2016-07-29 17:34:29 UTC
Bumblefck wrote:
What recent events?


e: I assume you're referring to something other than the AG tears that have plagued GD, of late


no you're right - there's a bunch of tension between player groups right now. Thought it best to put it aside and remember that we're a part of this universe.
Dibz
Doomheim
#14 - 2016-07-29 17:38:19 UTC
Robby Rova wrote:
i did review it twice, but some errors may have slipped through the cracks


Just a few, yeah Lol Sorry, I don't mean to trample on your enthusiasm. But really, it needs serious editing.
Robby Rova
Doomheim
#15 - 2016-07-29 17:42:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Robby Rova
Dibz wrote:
Robby Rova wrote:
i did review it twice, but some errors may have slipped through the cracks


Just a few, yeah Lol Sorry, I don't mean to trample on your enthusiasm. But really, it needs serious editing.


I definitely know that BlinkBear honestly surprised i got an A on it.
Mara Pahrdi
The Order of Anoyia
#16 - 2016-07-29 20:32:29 UTC
Well done. Really good read.

Remove standings and insurance.
Giovanni erkelens2
Violent Trans Matching
Neon Nightmares
#17 - 2016-07-29 21:04:53 UTC
For me its already weird to see how much Eve has changed since i quitted 2 years ago and came back a few days ago. Cant even start to imagine how much has changed after 11 years. I started playing Eve in 2011, but no updates then changed my Experience as much as the recent updates. Very great read though !
Robby Rova
Doomheim
#18 - 2016-07-29 21:42:46 UTC
Giovanni erkelens2 wrote:
For me its already weird to see how much Eve has changed since i quitted 2 years ago and came back a few days ago. Cant even start to imagine how much has changed after 11 years. I started playing Eve in 2011, but no updates then changed my Experience as much as the recent updates. Very great read though !


Thank you, i'm happy to have brought some insight. At the very core - we haven't changed. But the game has, some changes for the better and some for the worst. So much blood sweat and tears from both the players and the developers have contributed to this. Its honestly one of the only games on the market that can say that. Crazy Feeling.

Mara Pahrdi wrote:
Well done. Really good read.


Thank you for reading it.
Nicolai Serkanner
Incredible.
Brave Collective
#19 - 2016-07-31 08:30:36 UTC
Nice read. Well done.
Nana Skalski
Taisaanat Kotei
EDENCOM DEFENSIVE INITIATIVE
#20 - 2016-07-31 08:47:34 UTC  |  Edited by: Nana Skalski
I am disappointed. Its like a longer panegyrical post. Where is ethnographic part in it?
Describing a culture should be more methodical:
Should describe demographic, behaviors, rituals, language, preferences, products of that culture. Not only players but also developers.

For example CSM. Its a product of that culture. Ruined Monument in Jita is a product of that culture. Why they were created? What can be said about people who created it.

ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴏғ ᴀ ɢᴀᴍᴇ ʜᴇʟᴘs ᴛᴏ ᴛᴇʟʟ ᴀ sᴛᴏʀʏ 📕

ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ɪs ᴀɴɢʀʏ ᴄᴏɴᴄᴏʀᴅ ɢᴜʏ ᴡʜᴇɴ ʏᴏᴜ ɴᴇᴇᴅ ʜɪᴍ

ᴏsᴘʀᴇʏ 🚀

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