EVE General Discussion

Please don't do it. Can think of no other reason why those strong boxes were introduced for this years gifts. It looks like a tech demo for unwanted things to come. Its cheap, tacky and copy cat. 13 years of EvE being something different, lets not fully depress that flush handle just yet. K?

(Edit for the comprehension impaired: This has nothing to do with CCP giving out gifts. Gifts are great. It's only about f2p model progression as a side effect, overall f2p is great. What it IS about is the potential use of a RNG box mechanic that is obviously already in place, that may be more likely to be utilized for RMT profits given the steps that EvE has taken towards common f2p models.)

I've been away and only came back for alpha, and even I know the random loot crates aren't new. They were introduced as a method to sell an exploration site AFTER you complete it but before you find out what the reward was. Even though it stinks like the worst MMOs out there, it's an approach that's far more EVEish. They don't require a key (I don't know if the programming is even in place for keys) much less a key for $.

The serpentis event also had prize boxes, so it is not new.

Did it ever occur to you that it is a logistics/database/programming short cut? It is probably far easier to place 1 container in everyone's redeem queue than each individual item. Even if it is scripted, it is easier to insert one item instead of multiples.

Perhaps instead of seeing demons and potential micro transaction potential in all actions, you can just enjoy the gifts and be thankful that CCP puts the effort in.

Do what now?

I got four skins in my loot box.

Try not to say that out loud.

I don't like it either but it is reasonable that RNGesus is also in EVE

Maybe in Jove Space

"Introduced" was obviously a poor choice of words as they did already exist. And I'm certainly grateful for the gifts and effort they put into events. It wasnt all that long ago however that everyone said eve would never go free to play yet here we are. I'm not saying that's a bad thing particularly given the system thats been utilized so far. The point is though that the mechanic for purchasable rng boxes is certainly in place and makes sense as a logical progression that many other mmos that went free to play have followed and its not one I'd personally like to see follow.

First we see f2p w restrictions.
Followed by an increase in "fluff" items available for cash to help cover profits.
Then a removal a f2p restrictions putting them on par with paid accounts.
Then paid accounts recieve months "gifts" like sp and rng boxes for their monthly fee. (And in eve's case something like the abity to multi-box)
Somewhere along that line mechanics get simplified to attract more casual players.
Then eve is truly f2p.

Seen it happen exactly like that in other mmo's. Next thing you know we've got school girl outfits and panda backpacks for our toons and every ship and weapons platform is "balanced" to perform exactly the same with cosmetic differences. So while rng boxes are just one rung on the ladder its one that I hope ccp dont climb onto.

Then EVE can be dead, all the devs out of a job with a permanent black mark on the resumes as the devs who killed one of the oldest MMOs, and we can all go play something else.

Why do people get so emotional when there's evidence of EVE going away? It's just a video game. They are allowed to go away.

No one said anything about the gifts or events. The entire point was concerning the potential application of lockbox mechanics and an opinion on potential future implementation. Your reading comprehension could use a little work friend.

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