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CCP Games Announces Former EA Executive Sean Decker as Senior Vice President

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Caiden Baxter
You're a Pirate
#361 - 2013-07-02 22:39:06 UTC
Reading his credentials, Imperialism, Dark Colony, C&C Renegade.....ah the nostalgia. Other than that guess we have to wait and see.

Soon™
Avicus Janvier
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#362 - 2013-07-02 22:39:33 UTC
Aaah come on guys, give ccp some trust.
Lets see what he does and after that pretend again we do have any say in it .
Melana Emmagan
Holloway Heavy Industries
#363 - 2013-07-02 22:40:10 UTC  |  Edited by: Melana Emmagan
Hm. Although I was like "eww, I don't want any EA in my CCP!" at first, looking at the games that guy actually worked on I kinda think he isn't that bad.

Not bad at all.

SC4, BF2, Mirror's Edge, C&C RA3, Tiberian Twilight and Renegade, and the first MoH (and one of my favourits, Imperialism by SSI, good times!). I'd say thats actually a good resume, he wasn't involved in any of those too-much-DLCs, bad gameplay, money-milking games EA is so hated for.

By now he should know that this community will watch him very closely. Lets see what he does with it. :)
Six Six Six
Doomheim
#364 - 2013-07-02 22:40:17 UTC  |  Edited by: Six Six Six
darmwand wrote:
Miilla wrote:
PLEX prices crash in 3...2....1...


Wouldn't this move (hiring the EA guy) lead to higher PLEX prices because more players are going to spend their ISK on PLEXes rather than paying subs?

I know that I for one don't feel compelled to inject any money right now and may start PLEXing once my subs run out...




Even though I've never used PLEX to extend game time, I'm even considering it now.
Gray Ravenholt
Raven Exploration Mining Manufacturing and Mayhem
#365 - 2013-07-02 22:42:39 UTC
There is only one way to use an ex EA manager. Ask his opinion on every decision, listen carefully, then do the exact opposite.

I came back to this game from SWTOR. I really liked the Star Wars IP. I bought the game, I paid a subscription. I gave it almost a year. even converted to F2P. I finally and reluctantly left because I was tired of dealing with a company that the most arrogant, indifferent, and just plain stupid management I have ever seen.

I sincerely hope I don't have to find yet another game, but if EVE repeats the same mistakes that EA was famous for I will.

PS no you cannot have my stuff, I will blow it all up.
Maxpie
MUSE LLP
#366 - 2013-07-02 22:47:13 UTC
Perhaps we shall see the return of Earth and Beyond

No good deed goes unpunished
handige harrie
Vereenigde Handels Compagnie
#367 - 2013-07-02 22:50:23 UTC
Seems like Big Companies, can become very dumb, very quick.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-06-21-ccp-ceo-a-big-company-can-become-very-dumb-very-quickly

Baddest poster ever
PotatoOverdose
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#368 - 2013-07-02 22:56:12 UTC
Let's wait and see before we burn jita folks.

This guy's past games aren't too shabby, at least give him a chance to fail while we stockpile the pitchforks and torches.
KracKstar
Tech Builds
Pandemic Horde
#369 - 2013-07-02 22:58:06 UTC
prepare for F2P P2W MT. EVE IS DEAD NOW.
Zane Tekitsu
The Munitions Miracle Network
#370 - 2013-07-02 23:00:13 UTC
Melana Emmagan wrote:
Hm. Although I was like "eww, I don't want any EA in my CCP!" at first, looking at the games that guy actually worked on I kinda think he isn't that bad.

Not bad at all.

SC4, BF2, Mirror's Edge, C&C RA3, Tiberian Twilight and Renegade, and the first MoH (and one of my favourits, Imperialism by SSI, good times!). I'd say thats actually a good resume, he wasn't involved in any of those too-much-DLCs, bad gameplay, money-milking games EA is so hated for.

By now he should know that this community will watch him very closely. Lets see what he does with it. :)



I find your idea of good C&C disturbing...
Mara Rinn
Cosmic Goo Convertor
#371 - 2013-07-02 23:04:27 UTC
Tzar Sinak wrote:
EA was voted the worst company several times and the CEO voted the worst serval times. So, is the new guy running away from EA or bringing EA with him?


You can take the person out of the country, you can't take the country out of the person.

I'm looking forward to seeing what mistakes this guy makes when trying to take over the wheel. Crash into the barrier? Overheat the engine? Burn out the tyres? Or maybe he'll manage, somehow, to leave the culture of EA behind him and keep this car in the race.

The best thing I can say about EA is that they weren't responsible for Star Wars Galaxies.

Day 0 Advice for New Players
Kult Altol
The Safe Space
#372 - 2013-07-02 23:11:14 UTC
KnowUsByTheDead wrote:
Elizabeth Aideron wrote:
Kult Altol wrote:
How long before this threadnought is deleted?


why would it be?


It shouldn't be. I will be damned that I have invested years into this game to see an EA crony turn it into a theme park. And I have only played a couple years. Think of how the 7, 8, 9 year vets feel. This needs to be addressed.


I don't want it deleted, but after the mint chip BS, they deleted the thread.

[u]Can't wait untill when Eve online is Freemium.[/u] WiS only 10$, SP booster for one month 15$, DPS Boost 2$, EHP Boost 2$ Real money trading hub! Cosmeitic ship skins 15$ --> If you don't [u]pay **[/u]for a product, you ARE the [u]**product[/u].

Steve Ronuken
Fuzzwork Enterprises
Vote Steve Ronuken for CSM
#373 - 2013-07-02 23:13:33 UTC
Freelancer117
So you want to be a Hero
#374 - 2013-07-02 23:31:00 UTC
Quote:
CCP T0rfifrans We're not evil.... YET


The suits @ EA ruined my game experience in what used to be many a good game, not to mention the nickel and diming Evil

Eve online is :

A) mining simulator B) glorified chatroom C) spreadsheets online

D) CCP Games Pay to Win at skill leveling, with instant gratification

http://eve-radio.com//images/photos/3419/223/34afa0d7998f0a9a86f737d6.jpg

http://bit.ly/1egr4mF
Cassius Clayy
Dred Nots
#375 - 2013-07-02 23:31:12 UTC
The general consensus of this thread so far:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ
Endeavour Starfleet
#376 - 2013-07-02 23:41:03 UTC
No I seriously hope World of Darkness maintains EVEs type of gameplay and keeps away from Microtransaction as far away as possible.

CCP can prove that the pay model of MMOs can still happen other than internet spaceships. And I hope this new hire isn't another step into Free to play territory.
Sobaan Tali
Caldari Quick Reaction Force
#377 - 2013-07-02 23:50:40 UTC  |  Edited by: Sobaan Tali
Azami Nevinyrall wrote:
Error: You're unable to use Jump Clone services because you haven't purchased that DLC. Please go to the store and purchase said DLC in order to use this service. Estimated cost is $5/clone.

YAY! EVE IS NOW DEAD!!!


First, you must register at EA website by creating a new EA account. Then, you must register your game. Then, you must enter the DLC unlock code to add your DLC to your list of available game content. Then, you must manually download and install each of them. Then, you must relaunch Eve:Online. Then, you must login with your newly activated EA account. Then, you must reenter your DLC unlock code. Then...you can use clone jump.

We may also at times "forget" that you ever bought it in the first place and continuely use the excuse that you must be using the wrong email/password combination or the wrong account, so why even ****ing bother.

tl;dr

We're all ****ed!

"Tomahawks?"

"----in' A, right?"

"Trouble is, those things cost like a million and a half each."

"----, you pay me half that and I'll hump in some c4 and blow the ---- out of it my own damn self."
Unezka Turigahl
Det Som Engang Var
#378 - 2013-07-03 00:06:47 UTC  |  Edited by: Unezka Turigahl
I don't want to assume anything about this guy or what he will do at CCP, etc. But I just thought this was hilarious:

Thorn Galen wrote:
Yes this has been posted as a link, these are just some of the highlights which caught my attention.

---From the link.

"I see the world as a micro-transaction," he tells the Huffington Post in a phone interview.

"If I get on an airplane, I could pay for economy. But I can decide that I want a pillow, drinks or a better seat, and I'll pay for it. The whole world is set up like that."

"It's kind of true!" Decker insists, reflecting on his 'free to breathe' utopia.

"It's like a TV package - you can get the basic package or extra stations, or pay per view, or maybe on your mobile. There are so many micro-transactions out there."



I avoid the airlines as much as possible because it is not an enjoyable experience.

I also have not had TV for years because it is also a terrible experience. A monthly fee for channels and channels of garbage. And the fee is usually linked to internet and phone service. And if you just want one of those services you still pay almost as much as the full package of 3 services. Then there are all the add-on fees. On top of all this, despite paying an outrageous amount for a service, I still have to adhere to their schedule, I can't watch what I want to watch, when I want to watch it. I am also interrupted constantly by advertisements. Cable TV is the worst example I can think of for a arguing for a "service"-based micro transaction sales method.

I've already blacklisted EA along with cable TV. Maybe one day it will be computer games as a whole. Anyway. Lets hope all game companies don't become as terrible as the cable companies.
Gigaer
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#379 - 2013-07-03 00:14:50 UTC
Reading through a few of the comments here. A few good points. Firstly he was probably brought on for DUST and EVR development as they need the most work. EVE itself I doubt will see much from him. Also, EA excels in marketing, and CCP has always struggled hard with that. Perhaps this guy could do some good.Idea

And no, EVE is not dead. EVE is forever. Smile
Yishana Izia
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#380 - 2013-07-03 00:15:54 UTC
I vote for CCP Albatross.