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Why do you play Eve?

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Kimmi Chan
Tastes Like Purple
#81 - 2012-06-01 11:37:33 UTC
I play Eve for player driven content. Expansions in other MMOs change the world its played in and change or extend the storyline.

Expansions in Eve add or modify existing game elements and mechanics but do not change the world. Players change the world.

So get your asses out there and start generating content! Big smile

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Velicitia
XS Tech
#82 - 2012-06-01 11:37:52 UTC
CCP Prism X wrote:
Not my fault you decided on a character portrait that looks like it would break down and cry if I did!


Lol

well, the camera guy just about died when I was in the leather...


One of the bitter points of a good bittervet is the realisation that all those SP don't really do much, and that the newbie is having much more fun with what little he has. - Tippia
DeMichael Crimson
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#83 - 2012-06-01 11:54:11 UTC
ReptilesBlade wrote:
Why do you play Eve?


Cuz I like Space Truckin' round the stars.

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hedge betts Shiyurida
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#84 - 2012-06-01 12:13:17 UTC
Cos if I dont id be forced to watch any of the following shite my wife has on permanently

Teen mom
One bore every whatever
Poxy Kardashians
Dont tell the bride she's to fat
To manye others to list

Pog mo thoin

Velicitia
XS Tech
#85 - 2012-06-01 12:37:43 UTC
CCP Punkturis wrote:
Velicitia wrote:
Play because of awesome CCP Devs:
CCP Guard
CCP Punkturis CCP Pinkturis
CCP Tallest
CCP Fallout
CCP Pann
(need I go on?)

... and I still haven't podded CCP Soundwave Twisted


you have no idea how happy this made me CoolLolBig smile


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One of the bitter points of a good bittervet is the realisation that all those SP don't really do much, and that the newbie is having much more fun with what little he has. - Tippia
Yolanta Geezenstack
GWA Corp
#86 - 2012-06-01 12:53:18 UTC
Vaerah Vahrokha wrote:
Yolanta Geezenstack wrote:
Because for once I don't have to be the healer in a mmog!


I take it, you have not been asked to fly logistics yet?


Eek - there is something like an healer in EVE? Shocked

I am doomed now. I got the healer's role in every MMOG I played. And I always wanted to be the tank. Oops
Haldor Rune
State War Academy
Caldari State
#87 - 2012-06-01 13:02:18 UTC
Yolanta Geezenstack wrote:
Vaerah Vahrokha wrote:
Yolanta Geezenstack wrote:
Because for once I don't have to be the healer in a mmog!


I take it, you have not been asked to fly logistics yet?


Eek - there is something like an healer in EVE? Shocked

I am doomed now. I got the healer's role in every MMOG I played. And I always wanted to be the tank. Oops

Don't worry, everyone can tank in EVE! They really have to if they want to last more than a few seconds. But, yes, Logistics is "healing" in EVE. If you want, you can watch the next Alliance Tournament coming up. It shows a lot of different roles, including Logistics.
Aulx-Gao Ekanon
#88 - 2012-06-01 13:16:41 UTC
I play EVE because it makes me think.
It can be relaxing. (Crunching rocks while I listen to music.)
It can be an adrenaline rush. (PVP)

_Naughty by nature, wicked by choice. _
Homo Jesus
The LGBT Last Supper
#89 - 2012-06-01 13:38:15 UTC
ReptilesBlade wrote:
Why do you play Eve?



There aren't many persistent open world pvp games around anymore and this one is sci-fi. This is the only one that lets me go in someone's mission, kill them and take their stuff. I've been banned in other "open world pvp server" games for doing things that are considered a profession here. Twisted
Velicitia
XS Tech
#90 - 2012-06-01 13:49:47 UTC
Yolanta Geezenstack wrote:
Vaerah Vahrokha wrote:
Yolanta Geezenstack wrote:
Because for once I don't have to be the healer in a mmog!


I take it, you have not been asked to fly logistics yet?


Eek - there is something like an healer in EVE? Shocked

I am doomed now. I got the healer's role in every MMOG I played. And I always wanted to be the tank. Oops


Best part is you can be whatever you want at whatever time you want (to some degree).
Some days, I'm the healer ... some days I'm the tank ... other days I'm the miner relying on both of those guys, or the completely un-tanked scout, or suicide-tackle ...

One of the bitter points of a good bittervet is the realisation that all those SP don't really do much, and that the newbie is having much more fun with what little he has. - Tippia
Nikodiemus
Ganja Clade
Shadow Cartel
#91 - 2012-06-01 14:25:17 UTC
Because it allows me to put up player owned structures in a persistent universe and name them after Pete Weber
Rees Noturana
Red Rock Mining Company
#92 - 2012-06-01 14:51:13 UTC
CCP Punkturis wrote:
Velicitia wrote:
Play because of awesome CCP Devs:
CCP Guard
CCP Punkturis
CCP Tallest
CCP Fallout
CCP Pann
(need I go on?)

... and I still haven't podded CCP Soundwave Twisted


you have no idea how happy this made me CoolLolBig smile


The ability to communicate with and often get quick responses from the developers through the forums and Twitter are a significant factor in my long term enjoyment of the game. The devs have become part of the sandbox.

Happy Pink Day CCP Punkturis!

_ _
Implying Implications
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#93 - 2012-06-01 15:00:57 UTC
I play EVE because it's a harsh, cruel place. I will probably continue to do so as long as it stays that way. I don't know if I should be concerned about the amount of posts on the forums lately that are arguing for CCP to make hisec a safe sanctuary for everyone to give each other cuddles. I fear CCP may be listening to them.

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bongsmoke
Visine Red
420 Chronicles of EvE
#94 - 2012-06-01 15:14:18 UTC
CCP Prism X wrote:
Velicitia wrote:
CCP Prism X wrote:
Velicitia wrote:
Play because of awesome CCP Devs:
CCP Guard
CCP Punkturis
CCP Tallest
CCP Fallout
CCP Pann
(need I go on?)

... and I still haven't podded CCP Soundwave Twisted


..yes... you need go on! Evil



you haven't trolled me yet CoolCry


Not my fault you decided on a character portrait that looks like it would break down and cry if I did!


LOL priceless
CCP Punkturis
C C P
C C P Alliance
#95 - 2012-06-01 15:16:56 UTC
Rees Noturana wrote:


Happy Pink Day CCP Punkturis!


THANK YOU! it's pretty much the best day! Big smile

♥ EVE Brogrammer ♥ Team Five 0 ♥ @CCP_Punkturis ♥
Rakael Kateloda
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#96 - 2012-06-01 15:20:15 UTC
I never really liked traditional MMOs, always looking for the 'odd one out'...the last different one I've played was Entropia Universe, another sandbox game, except there grinding is just too much and you have to pay with your own cash if you want to get ahead (it's an RCE game). And now I'm here and loving it even more than Entropia. Hm, come think of it, I haven't touched that one for a months, since I landed to Eve...
silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
#97 - 2012-06-01 15:27:52 UTC
ReptilesBlade wrote:
Why do you play Eve?

Because it's there.
Twisted


OK, serious answer: Because it doesn't hold my hand, nor does it even try to so do. I achieve, or fail, largely on my own merits (or lack thereof).

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Aeril Malkyre
Knights of the Ouroboros
#98 - 2012-06-01 15:30:29 UTC
Spaceships.

And more illusion of freedom to play as I like than other games.

And spaceships. In space.
Reverend Cletis
Synister Mynisters
#99 - 2012-06-01 15:36:23 UTC
A little over 4 1/2 years ago, a coworker told me about this online game thing that had spaceships and stuff.

A week later, my best friend told me about this online game thing that had spaceships and stuff.

I went out and bought a computer. Downloaded EVE. It had spaceships and stuff.

I play for the spaceships and stuff.

EVE is my mistress, or so my wife tells me.
Leriss Serenthius
CBC Interstellar
Goonswarm Federation
#100 - 2012-06-01 15:52:29 UTC
Player community, player-driven economy, sandbox - you can do what you want and where you want.
Limitless possibilites.
Doesn't require to grind 10 hours daily to get high-grade items, skills and levels.
One BIG universe with a lot of players online at the same time - can't be arsed.