CSM Campaigns

First of all, as you might have seen, I ran a Highsec ganking roundtable and am familliar with the concerns of both sides. I think that right now perma-bumping is the most degenerate part of that mechanic, as it is the definition of gamebreaking (the only way to counter a bumper is with another bumper). However, bumping in and of itself is a needed mechanic, as it gives a way for the actual interaction to take place. As such I've talked to Fozzie about the idea he presented last fanfest (of ships entering warp after a given amount of time spent bumping off things) in detail, understanding how it might be implemented and what issues it would present in other areas of the game.

I think that the idea you've presented would make logical in-universe sense, however given the way that the mechanics of EvE function with regards to Crimewatch, that would be hillariously difficult to implement, as the flag is given by the action of looting, not the cargo itself. In addition to this, the CSM is not a junior game development, and whilst yes we could champion an idea, CCP is very, very unlikely to actually implement it. And I can say that from having made that mistake in my current term. So, no, I wouldn't push it. However I have been willing to talk to both sides this term and discuss what their main issues are and how they operate so that if CCP wants to know about how either side works and what they do, or if I spot an opportunity to touch on a QoL benefit for either side, I'll take it.

At the end of the day, it's difficult to make ganking 'dangerous' as it's a mathematically solved problem without the interaction with players that the Hisec Militia provides, or introducing some form of hard RNG into the game (which I find to be inherently un-EVE). I find many people use it as an obfuscating term for making ganking 'harder' as they feel it's too easy, and perhaps that's a valid stance, but I dislike the way it's presented in that manner. I - and both the gankers and anti-gankers I've talked to - feel that introducing more room for interaction on the ganker and anti-ganker side would improve the overall experience for both sides of the law, and the potential victim. Still, I'm always open for reasoned discussion here, so feel free to present any counter-arguments you have :)

A massive thank you to everyone who voted for me, I truly appreciate it, and am sure that I will be able to do everyone proud during CSM 12. Stay tuned for updates on exactly what will be happening on the communication front, as I'm looking to broach with other newly elected members to get their views on the matter and align ourselves in a proper coordinated strategy.