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50000? What happens when we have 60k, 70k or 80k players on at one time?
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Duvida
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#41 - 2011-12-15 17:47:21 UTC
DelBoy Trades wrote:
There's plenty of room for growth, dozens of barely inhabited nullsec systems that could be filled if people were forced out of empire, WH space, Jove space. It's just High-Sec that'd get even more overcrowded.



'Forced'. 'Forcing' EVE players is generally 'forcing' a subscription drop to CCP. But we got an apology, a good patch and hopefully, a sustained, good, change of direction that gives us reason to spend time in EVE, in an 'unforced' way. Lol
Taedrin
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#42 - 2011-12-15 17:51:30 UTC
Pesky LaRue wrote:
Phoehnix wrote:
You do know the numbers still havent returned to what they were pre-incarna, 50k is good but nothing we havent seen before

agreed, but given that the game had been spiraling into decline, a return to 50k+ players online for two weeks in a row indicates that the game - and CCP - are headed in the right direction again.


It means that CCP has most likely achieved their business goals with Crucibles "half" expansion: to stop hemorrhaging customers. Their next goal is likely to heal the wounds completely by delivering a "full" expansion. I.e. by returning to the slow and steady growth that has driven EVE's success since before :18 months:
Scrapyard Bob
EVE University
Ivy League
#43 - 2011-12-19 02:25:08 UTC
Looks like we only reached about 47.5k today. But SWtOR is also now active and that may be drawing people away.
Asuri Kinnes
Perkone
Caldari State
#44 - 2011-12-19 02:37:16 UTC
DelBoy Trades wrote:
There's plenty of room for growth, dozens of barely inhabited nullsec systems that could be filled if people were forced out of empire, WH space, Jove space. It's just High-Sec that'd get even more overcrowded.


Nullsec holds no interest for me at all... WH's are the best thing CCP has done since I joined the game (feb/2008). No way i can be *forced* into nullsec.

And forcing people out of "Jove" space is a laugh... Lol

Bob is the god of Wormholes.

That's all you need to know.
Mirima Thurander
#45 - 2011-12-19 04:46:24 UTC
ArmyOfMe wrote:

Chances of seeing most bittervets return is close to 0.
what you need to remember is that a very large portion of us bitter vets Never left eve

A lot of us are also burned out when it comes to this game. Wich comes from having played this game for close to 10 years, and all the new guys are ruining are game





fixed for truth

All automated intel should be removed from the game including Instant local/jumps/kills/cynos for all systems/regions.Eve should report nothing like this to the client/3rd party software.Intel should not be force fed to players. Player skill and iniative should be the sources of intel.
Hungry Eyes
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#46 - 2011-12-19 05:52:30 UTC
until eve undergoes significant rebalancing, and a complete revamp of FW (where most of the casual pvpers are) and nullsec (bittervet endgame), dont expect to see any trends in subs.

i know i may still be supporting the game, but i will continue to play via PLEX bought by isk. im not giving CCP a cent (directly) until they deliver on at least half on that original list.
OSGOD
Siren's calll
#47 - 2011-12-20 11:38:23 UTC
been on with 65k+ at one time no lag with all the crap ccp have put on since i would not say no lag at 65k anymore even chat lags now at 28k
Scrapyard Bob
EVE University
Ivy League
#48 - 2012-01-01 23:20:31 UTC
The 25th wasn't worth counting, but on Jan 1st it looks like we topped out at around 42,500 (and a bit over 40k on Friday).

The upcoming weekends will probably be a truer measure.
Cipher Jones
The Thomas Edwards Taco Tuesday All Stars
#49 - 2012-01-02 00:32:01 UTC
I wouldn't worry about 80k PCU, ever.

internet spaceships

are serious business sir.

and don't forget it
met worst
Doomheim
#50 - 2012-01-02 02:00:08 UTC
Dragon Outlaw wrote:
Skydell wrote:
If EVE hits 100K there will be 10,000 wives pissed at thier husband for buying a 10th EVE account.


I am at two accounts and my wife is already pissed! Big smile

I have 5 accounts BECAUSE my wife is pissed.
Scrapyard Bob
EVE University
Ivy League
#51 - 2012-01-10 12:48:11 UTC
Roughly 48.5k on Sunday, and Monday was a 41k peak, which is not too shabby.
Skippermonkey
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#52 - 2012-01-10 12:59:57 UTC
12:58:07 Istyn: The EVE cluster has reached its maximum user limit. Please try logging in again later. You are #1420 in line for logon.

12:58:11 Istyn: 19000 online.

COME AT ME BRO

I'LL JUST BE DOCKED IN THIS STATION
Rek Seven
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#53 - 2012-01-10 13:00:04 UTC
Duvida wrote:
Perhaps I'm overly optimistic, but with the recent change in game direction, EVE Online may be well on its way to the stated numbers online at the same time. Will the server handle it? Will space seem too crowded? Will the empires discover new systems for null, low and high sec space?

And on a 'not my business, but really wishing' note, will there be a place for those former CCP folks to become current CCP folks again if they so desire, if things continue to go well enough for these numbers to be seen?


LOL what changes?

The wishlist is pretty much complete...
Istyn
Freight Club
#54 - 2012-01-10 13:01:05 UTC
Skippermonkey wrote:
12:58:07 Istyn: The EVE cluster has reached its maximum user limit. Please try logging in again later. You are #1420 in line for logon.

12:58:11 Istyn: 19000 online.


Confirming that I don't even.
Wacktopia
Fleet-Up.com
Keep It Simple Software Group
#55 - 2012-01-10 13:01:53 UTC
Malcanis wrote:
IIRC CCP said that the current TQ hardware should be good for at least 100k.


Probably right... but more players could mean more in a system at one time. So more chance of lag, node hangs and crashes?

Kitchen sink? Seriousy, get your ship together -  Fleet-Up.com
Duvida
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#56 - 2012-01-10 20:13:01 UTC
Istyn wrote:
Skippermonkey wrote:
12:58:07 Istyn: The EVE cluster has reached its maximum user limit. Please try logging in again later. You are #1420 in line for logon.

12:58:11 Istyn: 19000 online.


Confirming that I don't even.



I'll speculate that the server was coming up from a crash or a reboot at the time.
Duvida
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#57 - 2012-01-10 20:17:00 UTC
Rek Seven wrote:
Duvida wrote:
Perhaps I'm overly optimistic, but with the recent change in game direction, EVE Online may be well on its way to the stated numbers online at the same time. Will the server handle it? Will space seem too crowded? Will the empires discover new systems for null, low and high sec space?

And on a 'not my business, but really wishing' note, will there be a place for those former CCP folks to become current CCP folks again if they so desire, if things continue to go well enough for these numbers to be seen?


LOL what changes?


What changes? Vastly improved CCP team communication with the playerbase on the forums, for one thing?
Gogela
Epic Ganking Time
CODE.
#58 - 2012-01-10 20:21:42 UTC  |  Edited by: Gogela
We've been there and seen it before. Lines for gates that point at full systems... systems that crawl when you finally get in them.... when Jita first throttled up to allow up to 900 players in it I remember it took FOREVER to load anything! To me, EvE growing pains and bugs are part of the game's charm. It's funny... and despite what the naysayers say the problems do get addressed eventually. Hay... when's the last time YOU got stuck in a gate and needed a GM to help you? Used to happen all the time... when we hit 100K people (and I think we will) there will be hiccups but it will get sorted. In the meantime, try to find a way to turn it into a scam Big smile

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Meeogi wrote:
Posted - 2011.01.11 23:05:00 - (6)

I don't think anyone really has a clue. A game like eve is on a permanent test / trial and error status


Quoted for truth... ^

Signatures should be used responsibly...
Rath Kelbore
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#59 - 2012-01-10 20:22:22 UTC
David Grogan wrote:
there is still alot of improvements ccp needs to make before alot of the bitter vets return.

also during the height of the 80k ish pcu alot were bots which have now been banned or hunted out of the high sec ice belts by hulkageddon events and later goons & co.



Did that happen? 80k pcu I mean. I thought the record was somewhere right around 65k during the alliance tournament 2 years ago??

I plan on living forever.......so far, so good.
Naradius
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#60 - 2012-01-10 20:25:00 UTC
David Grogan wrote:
there is still alot of improvements ccp needs to make before alot of the bitter vets return.


TBH, many of the vets that have left, that I know, aren't even bothered enough to see what is happening to/in EVE...they are too busy kerploding tanks.

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