My EVE

EPISODE 10

(0:36)
Introductions
Talking Fanfest – One of the more interesting ones in a while. Check out Crossing Zebras Ep. 42 for more.
Reminiscing the episode 9 ‘bleak’ outlook and the release of episode 10…the blogs start flowing.
An apology & correction regarding a CSM ‘oops’ comment during a previous episode.
‘Chuck in a sicky’ and enjoy the show!

(03:30)
Fanfest & Valkyrie
Shouting out Crossing Zebras for the ‘full meal deal’ re:Fanfest.
Jade talks overall about Fanfest, starting with Valkyrie. This year’s FF focuses on transparency and refocused goals.
The EVE Universe & CCP with Valkyrie becoming a full game…on PS4.

(11:10)
Fanfest & DUST
The controversy that should have been totally avoided.
DUST’s future? Project Legion becomes ~a thing~.
The FPS genre on console vs. PC.
DUST Keynote – A farce name for a farce game? CCP’s change management blows.
Jade’s personal take on the announcement

(31:37)
Fanfest & EVE
The direction of EVE. “All structures that are constructed by players should be destroyed by players.” Things that go –BOOM– in more detail.
Single Sing-On – One Universe, One Platform. Dust on console failed. Valyrie continues on console. One platform and SSO? More controversial decisions coming in the future??

(52:15)
The CSM
CCP Dolan is not Jade’s best friend.
Announcing the CSM 9 members – breaking down the members
CCP’s new release cycle process – Breaking down the details of the cycle and Jade’s thoughts on the decision to follow this approach. Also covering the challenges involved in making this change.

(01:10:00)
Comments via EVE Overheated & In game activities

(01:31:48)
Shoutouts

BREAKING NEWS about a certain (former) CCP employee
Podcasts are friends :)
Additional shoutouts



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EPISODE 12

(00:01:08) Introductions
– Discussions of the latest of happenings in New Eden
– Kronos, CCP layoffs, community issues
– Brief comments of Lost in Eve being hosted over at multiplexgaming.com and a small review of what EVE Overheated is about.

(00:04:49) Community News
– Jester’s Trek is no more but Ripard Teg is not leaving EVE, people!
– Perhaps he took one too many bullets from his tenure on CSM?

(00:09:43) CCP Layoffs
– Bad press from at least two different sources provide damning evidence of mismanagement within CCP
– Are these layoffs a leftover action to complete the needed internal changes and will this now mean CCP will be stronger or is the problem continuing to exist within in the form of the same upper management continuing?
– Is the cultural argument valid and fair?
– CCP chose to borrow resources from the WoD project to create Apocrypha, arguably CCP’s best expansion to date. They did the same thing for Incarna where the results clearly weren’t even close to the same level. What happened?
– Shoutouts to those laid off from the one who’s experienced the very same thing
– Shoutout to CCP to continue being brave and take risks but also to get their **** together

(00:24:43) Blogs regarding nullsec
– The Siren Song of Nullsec: http://crossingzebras.com/the-siren-song-of-nullsec/
– The Null Sec ~Cold War~……..Really?: http://evesnotshot.blogspot.fi/2014/06/the-null-sec-cold-warreally.html?m=1

(00:50:14) Jade responds to the blogs and the truth about nullsec (at least within the CFC)
– What is really happening in nullsec?
– Sovereignty situation is highly problematic as-is
– Sleep? Who needs it when we have a fleet up to save our virtual property!
– Coalitions make sense but building super coalitions focused on renting space with NIP agreements is wrong.
– Political narratives are rarely a ~collective~ narrative. Alliance CEOs are apologists for the one defining the narrative, rather than collectively forming it.
– Null sec is so rich, industry continues to be unimportant to most null sec alliances in the CFC, unless it’s for supers and titans. The full circle isn’t needed and thus can be toyed with through Burn Jita amd Hulkageddon when nullsec just wants to ‘play’
– History, grudges, and narratives for war

(01:04:05) Podside comments re: Life in the CFC and Jade’s response
– What really goes on in the CFC
– Quick history review of the journey of Li3 Federation and some key steps along the way
– Co-operation amongst the CFC autocrats and Mittani or was it top-down communication?
– What of Fountain, Li3, and the Eastern war?
– Pressure of participation vs the unseen expectations of the coalition
– The situation surrounding Li3, Gents, the Bastion, smoke-filled rooms, and a new ~huh!?~ moment with Razor
– What now?

(01:50:54) Shoutouts


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Hey Callduron! Nice to hear from you man! Long time no see. Good that you guys are enjoying things there in the Bastion. Unfortunately, with the way things went down (as per my latest podcast), I will not be joining. Unlike those I left in charge, I would not have folded an alliance that was doing just fine. Doing something with Gents made sense due to their leadership problems but Li3 was (or so I thought) doing fine and continuing to work toward the vision I had set out from the beginning. Those involved in the decision-making thought of coalition first. That's where I am different and why I won't return. My own guys first, then coalition.

Have fun mate!