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CCP directly and secretly gifted SOMER Blink 30 Ishukone Scorpions (~450 billion ISK value)

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Argus Sorn
Star Frontiers
Brotherhood of Spacers
#741 - 2013-10-06 07:45:26 UTC
Alavaria Fera wrote:
Kate stark wrote:
Argus Sorn wrote:
Anyone else still thinking they just don't get it?


considering they followed it up with "looking into creating a fuller program for those celebrating the amazing EVE community." then yeah, it sounds like they have no clue what they've done wrong.

They got it, pretty sure of that. So much so they decided to

do it HARDER



But really, the ship isn't any good...
Red Templar
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#742 - 2013-10-06 07:51:56 UTC  |  Edited by: Red Templar
Prince Kobol wrote:
Kate stark wrote:
Argus Sorn wrote:
Anyone else still thinking they just don't get it?


considering they followed it up with "looking into creating a fuller program for those celebrating the amazing EVE community." then yeah, it sounds like they have no clue what they've done wrong.


The stupid thing is, they should of had a program with a set of gifs already in place and listed on the forums for all to see.

If they had then we wouldn't be in this situation now.

So when CCP announced that they wanted to work and reward 3rd Party Entities, at that point they should of either included or made a new dev blog stating the list of gifts that you could receive.

Then when ever any of these gifts were issued, create a new blog stating who got what and why/




Welcome to the GoonSwarm, fellow goon alt! We missed you :)

Most people miss the point, that action like this opens a can of worms. If its ok to give out gifts in secret, first it will be some promo ships, then it could be anything.

I'm pretty sure you can adapt Martin Niemöller's quote, to describe what player concern is, and why outcry happens now, even though it might seem like its not a big deal. But im too lazy on saturday morning :(

EDIT: **** its actually sunday, need less drinking, more sleeping.

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Kate stark
#743 - 2013-10-06 07:52:20 UTC  |  Edited by: Kate stark
Prince Kobol wrote:
Kate stark wrote:
Argus Sorn wrote:
Anyone else still thinking they just don't get it?


considering they followed it up with "looking into creating a fuller program for those celebrating the amazing EVE community." then yeah, it sounds like they have no clue what they've done wrong.


The stupid thing is, they should of had a program with a set of gifs already in place and listed on the forums for all to see.

If they had then we wouldn't be in this situation now.

So when CCP announced that they wanted to work and reward 3rd Party Entities, at that point they should of either included or made a new dev blog stating the list of gifts that you could receive.

Then when ever any of these gifts were issued, create a new blog stating who got what and why/





or alternatively the gifts shouldn't have any impact upon the game.

free gametime, a title on their character's "show info" pannel, an in game medal thingy, a golden pod (those things aren't sellable right?).

nobody would care if the people at somer got those even if it was under the table because at the end of the day the guys at somer put a lot of work in to what they do and it does generate a lot of stuff for a lot of people however handing them a fist full of isk in a hush hush fashion is really not the way to reward them. also, if it was any of the above suggestions they wouldn't have had to keep it quiet.

the whole situation is setting a precedent that people are clearly uncomfortable with. i mean, the scorpions themselves, or the isk, really isn't the issue. it's the path ccp are choosing to walk down.

Yay, this account hasn't had its signature banned. or its account, if you're reading this.

Kate stark
#744 - 2013-10-06 07:53:57 UTC  |  Edited by: Kate stark
Argus Sorn wrote:
Alavaria Fera wrote:
Kate stark wrote:
Argus Sorn wrote:
Anyone else still thinking they just don't get it?


considering they followed it up with "looking into creating a fuller program for those celebrating the amazing EVE community." then yeah, it sounds like they have no clue what they've done wrong.

They got it, pretty sure of that. So much so they decided to

do it HARDER



But really, the ship isn't any good...


which means there's no reason to keep it! And since nobody was told about it they could get top isk for it on the market.

so, ccp literally gave every employee at blink a fist full of isk.
(as this is GD i should point out this post isn't wholly serious, but yeah...)

Yay, this account hasn't had its signature banned. or its account, if you're reading this.

Prince Kobol
#745 - 2013-10-06 07:58:46 UTC
Kate stark wrote:
Prince Kobol wrote:
Kate stark wrote:
Argus Sorn wrote:
Anyone else still thinking they just don't get it?


considering they followed it up with "looking into creating a fuller program for those celebrating the amazing EVE community." then yeah, it sounds like they have no clue what they've done wrong.


The stupid thing is, they should of had a program with a set of gifs already in place and listed on the forums for all to see.

If they had then we wouldn't be in this situation now.

So when CCP announced that they wanted to work and reward 3rd Party Entities, at that point they should of either included or made a new dev blog stating the list of gifts that you could receive.

Then when ever any of these gifts were issued, create a new blog stating who got what and why/





or alternatively the gifts shouldn't have any impact upon the game.

free gametime, a title on their character's "show info" pannel, an in game medal thingy, a golden pod (those things aren't sellable right?).

nobody would care if the people at somer got those even if it was under the table because at the end of the day the guys at somer put a lot of work in to what they do and it does generate a lot of stuff for a lot of people however handing them a fist full of isk in a hush hush fashion is really not the way to reward them. also, if it was any of the above suggestions they wouldn't have had to keep it quiet.

the whole situation is setting a precedent that people are clearly uncomfortable with. i mean, the scorpions themselves, or the isk, really isn't the issue. it's the path ccp are choosing to walk down.


Totally agree
Bruce Kemp
Best Kept Dunked
#746 - 2013-10-06 07:59:14 UTC
So CCP when am i receiving my 30 Ishukone Scorpions?
Scatim Helicon
State War Academy
Caldari State
#747 - 2013-10-06 08:04:30 UTC
Bruce Kemp wrote:
So CCP when am i receiving my 30 Ishukone Scorpions?

How many GTC sales have you generated?

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Erotica 1
Krypteia Operations
#748 - 2013-10-06 08:08:49 UTC  |  Edited by: Erotica 1
I am glad to see Chribba on board with the community on this. One of the most powerful statements that could be made is if Chribba would take a lead role in asking the questions and sharing publicly the answers. Perhaps a video of him asking challenging questions.

Also, Chribba could start a boycott of his very own. Until this matter is resolved, I call on Chribba and miners everywhere to ceasing mining anything. Do missions, pvp, whatever. But take a stand and make a positive impact by actions on a large scale.

edit* btw I think I have generated ALOT of GTC sales myself from people who could not read and follow simple rules in my bio Big smile

See Bio for isk doubling rules. If you didn't read bio, chances are you funded those who did.

dexington
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#749 - 2013-10-06 08:12:20 UTC
Scatim Helicon wrote:
Bruce Kemp wrote:
So CCP when am i receiving my 30 Ishukone Scorpions?

How many GTC sales have you generated?


Why would the GTC sales matter?, the only reason people buy game time through somer, and not directly from ccp, is that bonus isk you get from somer. I'm guessing that ccp lose money, compared to people buying directly from them, every time someone uses somer to buy game time.

I can't see how somer directly is doing anything to get new people to subscribe to the game, they are basically just making monkey of the people who are already playing the game, people who would have used ccp directly if somer didn't exist.

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Memnon Shepard
The Occupation.
#750 - 2013-10-06 08:12:32 UTC
Supporting community initiatives is like building a finely tuned machine, guys. CCP is working on it, they promise.
Argus Sorn
Star Frontiers
Brotherhood of Spacers
#751 - 2013-10-06 08:14:16 UTC  |  Edited by: Argus Sorn
I mean the more I stare at this SOMERblink website it becomes clear how ridiculous this all was.

This website offers me no services, no information, it is nothing other than an isk making tool for the people who run the lottery.


For CCP Navigator to extol their virtues in absurd to say the least. It's like rewarding the guy who stocks the most markets in EVE for stocking the most markets.

They created a web interface that allows them to make isk with more efficiency than they could without it. Big deal.

Anwyay I've posted too much on this - just too much time today. But I've thought it over and basically this comes down to these four things:

1) SOMERblink is not the contributor to the EVE community that CCP seems to think it is. They are good, and provide gambling content, but that is it. They are no different than EOH or other gambling sites. And their website is just designed to make it easier to give them isk, it is not a fansite or even a community site. Look to Chribba's as well as other people's work for that.

2) CCP should handle giving out high value prizes itself. They shouldn't endorse a third party site that is designed purely for in game profit making, with no out of game presence or recourse to give away these things. Not everyone puts equal faith in these third party sites - and it is especially true when it is basically an "in game" only site, with restrictions that would make the prize distribution potentially unfair. As good an idea as using third parties to give out prizes and promos may have seemed, it is not. Especially when the company chosen is an in-game company. Use Ten Ton Hammer, Battleclinic, or some other out of game site that has no role in the EVE economy.

3) CCP, it is your right to reward people you think contribute to the game. We the players find it a little odd that you view making isk a contribution, but hey its your show. But don't give away items of high in game value, in fact the only way to do this well is not give away in game items at all. Artwork, ship models, etc., would recognize people who helped - but not affect the in game economy in any way.

4) CCP needs to think closely about who they partner with for out of game give-a-ways and whom they reward with ships and other promos. They should keep in mind that even the perception of impropriety is a problem and avoid it at all costs. Partnering with entities who's primary purpose is to make in game isk is not in congruence with this principle and should be avoided.
Bronco Platz
Doomheim
#752 - 2013-10-06 08:17:11 UTC
dexington wrote:
Why would the GTC sales matter?


You don´t get it, or? It´s all about GTC and nothing else. This is the only reason why Somer is favored all over all other Eve-Communities.

This signature is under NDA. Sorry.

Prince Kobol
#753 - 2013-10-06 08:19:39 UTC
Argus Sorn wrote:
I mean the more I stare at this SOMERblink website it becomes clear how ridiculous this all was.

This website offers me no services, no information, it is nothing other than an isk making tool for the people who run the lottery.


For CCP Navigator to extol their virtues in absurd to say the least. It's like rewarding the guy who stocks the most markets in EVE for stocking the most markets.

They created a web interface that allows them to make isk with more efficiency than they could without it. Big deal.

Anwyay I've posted too much on this - just too much time today. But I've thought it over and basically this comes down to these four things:

1) SOMERblink is not the contributor to the EVE community that CCP seems to think it is. They are good, and provide gambling content, but that is it. They are no different than EOH or other gambling sites. And their website is just designed to make it easier to give them isk, it is not a fansite or even a community site. Look to Chribba's as well as other people's work for that.

2) CCP should handle giving out high value prizes itself. They shouldn't endorse a third party site that is designed purely for in game profit making, with no out of game presence or recourse to give away these things. Not everyone puts equal faith in these third party sites - and it is especially true when it is basically an "in game" only site, with restrictions that would make the prize distribution potentially unfair. As good an idea as using third parties to give out prizes and promos may have seemed, it is not. Especially when the company chosen is an in-game company. Use Ten Ton Hammer, Battleclinic, or some other out of game site that has no role in the EVE economy.

3) CCP, it is your right to reward people you think contribute to the game. We the players find it a little odd that you view making isk a contribution, but hey its your show. But don't give away items of high in game value, in fact the only way to do this well is not give away in game items at all. Artwork, ship models, etc., would recognize people who helped - but not affect the in game economy in any way.

4) CCP needs to think closely about who they partner with for out of game give-a-ways and whom they reward with ships and other promos. They should keep in mind that even the perception of impropriety is a problem and avoid it at all costs. Partnering with entities who's primary purpose is to make in game isk is not in congruence with this principle and should be avoided.



Somer is not the issue, its the fact that CCP are giving away gifts which can have an effect in game in secret.

Also CCP will point to the 100 of billions of isk Somer have spent sponsoring events such as 320bil for the NEO.
Mra Rednu
Oyonata Gate Defence Force.
#754 - 2013-10-06 08:22:11 UTC
Scatim Helicon wrote:
Bruce Kemp wrote:
So CCP when am i receiving my 30 Ishukone Scorpions?

How many GTC sales have you generated?


CCP said it's for content though never mentioned plex's, or has that line changed overnight ?

Content is stuff ingame, getting people to buy plex's to give more isk into a lottery site is good buisness.

So I will add my voice asking for something for all the content I have added, all I got was a chuffing RP medal when by the looks of it I could of gotten a lot more.

James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#755 - 2013-10-06 08:22:43 UTC
Prince Kobol wrote:
Also CCP will point to the 100 of billions of isk Somer have spent sponsoring events such as 320bil for the NEO.

Yes, that was entirely altruistic. They didn't stand to gain anything from the increased exposure of such a move.

Enjoying the rain today? ;)

Kate stark
#756 - 2013-10-06 08:24:17 UTC
Prince Kobol wrote:
Somer is not the issue, its the fact that CCP are giving away gifts which can have an effect in game in secret.

Also CCP will point to the 100 of billions of isk Somer have spent sponsoring events such as 320bil for the NEO.


and we'll point out that's bollocks in the same way coca-cola is a for profit company not a community service just because it sponsors a few kids football teams and other things.

throwing money at something to have your name attached to it isn't providing a community service; it's advertising.

blink aren't a charity, or a public service. they're a goddamn casino business thing.

Yay, this account hasn't had its signature banned. or its account, if you're reading this.

dexington
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#757 - 2013-10-06 08:37:10 UTC
Bronco Platz wrote:
dexington wrote:
Why would the GTC sales matter?


You don´t get it, or? It´s all about GTC and nothing else. This is the only reason why Somer is favored all over all other Eve-Communities.


No i don't get it, how is it they are effectually providing ccp with a larger profit?

They are selling at lower prices, Europeans can pay the lower dollar price, and they are most likely getting some retailer bonus when selling a GTC, which just makes ccp's profit less then if they would have sold the GTC them self.

I fail to see how they are directly generating new customers, so how exactly would the GTC be relevant?

I'm a relatively respectable citizen. Multiple felon perhaps, but certainly not dangerous.

Tao Dolcino
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#758 - 2013-10-06 08:37:47 UTC
What makes me also sad is that so many people fail to see this simple fact : A lottery with the theme "EVE" in background has nothing to do with the game EVE whatsoever.
It is just another lottery. It brings nothing to EVE. They could have done it with the theme far west or pirats or whatever, it would change nothing to what they are concretly doing : sucking money from naive people and giving back a smaller amount via a lottery.
And the fact that isk is used as intermediary doesn't change anything, for isk is permanantly interchangeable with real money.
CCP rewarding them is very representative of their state of mind : blink money with a fishy smell above loyal and happy customers.
dexington
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#759 - 2013-10-06 08:45:46 UTC
Kate stark wrote:
Prince Kobol wrote:
Somer is not the issue, its the fact that CCP are giving away gifts which can have an effect in game in secret.

Also CCP will point to the 100 of billions of isk Somer have spent sponsoring events such as 320bil for the NEO.


and we'll point out that's bollocks in the same way coca-cola is a for profit company not a community service just because it sponsors a few kids football teams and other things.

throwing money at something to have your name attached to it isn't providing a community service; it's advertising.

blink aren't a charity, or a public service. they're a goddamn casino business thing.


They still did more good for the game and provided more content then you will ever do...

CCP gave them the ship, their hand was not forced.

I'm a relatively respectable citizen. Multiple felon perhaps, but certainly not dangerous.

Erotica 1
Krypteia Operations
#760 - 2013-10-06 08:47:40 UTC
Dex sees this simple fact just fine. He's just trolling here like he is in my threads.

See Bio for isk doubling rules. If you didn't read bio, chances are you funded those who did.