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CCP, can we get a list of all the stuff you've given away?

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ElQuirko
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2013-10-05 09:58:52 UTC  |  Edited by: ElQuirko
Judging by the recent Guardian-Vexor/Magnate scandal, the community seems relatively unaware that CCP seems to enjoy dropping gifts on "pillars of the community". The furor that arose earlier today/yesterday over SOMER employees being given an Ishukone Scorpion each for their sterling work in making a profit and keeping the community logged in to EVE that little bit longer (before anyone starts raging about this, yes, I'm aware that they do sponsor community events e.g. RvB Ganked. However, they also get plenty of free advertising off CCP and other community groups, sooooo) seems to have indicated that players assumed this was a once-ever screwup by CCP.

Apparently not.

Looking at a thread titled "SPZ-3 'Torch'", complaining that CCP dropped some rare monocles in a roam that were acquired by Entity, it would seem that the OP is full of impotent rage at CCP's method of giving away free stuff (rare drops from CCP roams are my personal preference, involving devs and players and giving directly to the community). However. Let's have a look at a particular section of Entity's WTS post:

Entity wrote:
These are the same monocles CCP sponsored to SOMER.Blink (4 of each variety).*

This would suggest that CCP has already handed over at least these ultra-rare items to SOMER. What else has been given away?

Dodixie > Hek
Ammzi
Dreddit
Test Alliance Please Ignore
#2 - 2013-10-05 10:02:47 UTC
CCP's virginity.
Nanatoa
#3 - 2013-10-05 10:31:37 UTC
And how much has been given to other well-known and longstanding community organisations? (For example E-Uni, RvB, BIG, EACS, EOH, etc, etc.)

"Stay the course, we have done this many times before." - (CCP) Hilmar, June 2011
Vaju Enki
Secular Wisdom
#4 - 2013-10-05 11:01:26 UTC
I also want free stuff, please 100.000 gank fitted Catalysts.

The Tears Must Flow
Jerick Ludhowe
Internet Tuff Guys
#5 - 2013-10-05 11:30:32 UTC
WTF happened to CCP... I swear, the company has taken a massive **** on itself over the past few years...

Hopefully news of this scandal will hit some gaming magazines and CCP will be in a slightly more "tight butt hole" situation.
Dalmont Delantee
Gecko Corp
#6 - 2013-10-05 11:34:04 UTC
Why does it matter? Its their stuff to give away!
Damiez
Malum Mortuus
#7 - 2013-10-05 11:36:30 UTC
So what if ccp reward anyone with anything. I get a free unit of trit everytime I get podded... Thanks ccp

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Jerick Ludhowe
Internet Tuff Guys
#8 - 2013-10-05 11:40:18 UTC  |  Edited by: Jerick Ludhowe
Dalmont Delantee wrote:
Why does it matter? Its their stuff to give away!


If you cannot understand why giving away what is equivalent to thousands of dollars in plex motivated by favoritism is a bad thing then I nor anyone else can help you.

Now to go 1 step further, this is a sandbox game, not some roller coaster theme noob park. The entire game is based around things gained and things taken/lost. Randomly just "gifting" what is equivalent to more isk than the average player is going to make in many years is beyond moronic, and simply unfair. What's even worse is that the site they gave it to is a for profit isk making super machine, unlike many other community lead projects that are far more focused on attracting and retaining new players.

To anyone with a brain, this scandal should come off as a slap in the face and an insult to the general community of this game. Also, CCP telling the blink team to not sell them all at once to avoid questioning is an extremely obvious sign of guilt.
Johan Civire
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#9 - 2013-10-05 12:27:45 UTC
Jerick Ludhowe wrote:
Dalmont Delantee wrote:
Why does it matter? Its their stuff to give away!


If you cannot understand why giving away what is equivalent to thousands of dollars in plex motivated by favoritism is a bad thing then I nor anyone else can help you.

Now to go 1 step further, this is a sandbox game, not some roller coaster theme noob park. The entire game is based around things gained and things taken/lost. Randomly just "gifting" what is equivalent to more isk than the average player is going to make in many years is beyond moronic, and simply unfair. What's even worse is that the site they gave it to is a for profit isk making super machine, unlike many other community lead projects that are far more focused on attracting and retaining new players.

To anyone with a brain, this scandal should come off as a slap in the face and an insult to the general community of this game. Also, CCP telling the blink team to not sell them all at once to avoid questioning is an extremely obvious sign of guilt.


sounds like micro pay to win games to me.
Jim Era
#10 - 2013-10-05 12:52:11 UTC
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ElQuirko
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2013-10-05 17:34:21 UTC
Jim Era wrote:
I am Jim Era, and I approve this message.


Thankyou for this service to the community.

...hey, maybe they'll give you a Guardian-Vexor now. Blink

Dodixie > Hek
Charlie Firpol
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#12 - 2013-10-05 17:42:58 UTC
I just want to remind everyone raging atm and thinking about leaving the game, I would be pleased to take care of your stuff until you return. Just contract it to me. Thanks a lot.

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ISD Tyrozan
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ISD Alliance
#13 - 2013-10-05 18:06:02 UTC
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