EVE New Citizens Q&A

I've played EVE casually on and off since 2009. I was wondering if this game is even worth coming back too now with all of the changes. My biggest issues so far are the micro-transactions as well as the leak of that "Greed is good?" CCP internal newsletter. That particular article has me concerned as to the direction that the game is going. The micro-trasactions in the current state are something that I can TOLERATE since pretty much every other MMO I've come across has them nowadays. I'm a 7 year WoW vet and couldn't believe when WoW first got them. EVE however was a game I was never expecting to ever start with micro-transactions. Besides the micro-transactions I was wondering how the game's health is as a whole?
I've re-subbed for a month to see how I like it so far. I want to play. EVE has always been a game that has intrigued me. I look forward to your responses.

Cheers,
Cear

This game doesn't have the pay-to-cheat found in Archeage for instance. (Yes, I made the mistake of trying that game. If you think EVE's scammers are ruthless, you should see Trion).

There are no paid services in this game that provide more of an advantage than multiple accounts do.

Prior to the Incarna debacle, that was a valid fear.

I think CCP learned from the loss of subscribers and goodwill that the EVE community does not tolerate paid cheating (beyond the generally accepted multiple accounts and PLEX), and they backed sharply away from anything that could be construed as paid cheating, except for the aforementioned PLEX issue.

I am new to the game and I am lucky I have a good friend who is generous so makes life easier for me , the game had a lot of class
if its to easy most would give up , just look at the help they try to give not many games go that far to help , so I think if you like the game I think you do then just play the game and forget the any HURDLES that might be.

just simply enjoy the game for what it is .

many thanks

Wait...wut?


You are basing your findings on something happened in the summer of Freaking 2011....

Something we all rioted about and CCP canceling that whole idea?






Then, no...stay away from the game.



If you really looked into all the changes since when you left, you will see the game is better then ever and certainly worthwhile to join (again).

I agree that this game may not be for someone with your obviously discerning tastes.

No...please, not name changes...that goes against the whole "Actions matter" stuff of EVE, no matter how you implement it.

No name changes. That would have a nasty ripple effect

Still...it should not be possible.

And 50 bil aint that much for someone who can put some effort into the game. If that is the "ballpark" estimate it would mean I could change name about every 2 to 3 months given the traders run okay-ish.

Not to mention, how are CCP going to work with scrapped names and the ability to recycle them (to prevent a new player that on accident picks a name of some hatred by many and thus limiting their playstyle cause of that).

Sorry, I just dont see any justification to the option and a whole bunch of downsides. If people want a different name, make a new character.
If you are unhappy of your name, you should have thought about that when you made the character or ask CCP to change iy for you if you feel lucky (Remember Butts)

Ralph can be a girl's name...just saying...