EVE General Discussion

I haven't talked to our personal CCP liason yet, but if I had to guess then I'd say that CCP gets that the obvious point of empire wardecs against large null groups are for the sole purpose of getting easy ganks on solo people carrying loot into/out of hisec.

So maybe they only want to encourage hisec "wars" that are actually wars instead of things used to pad killstats and get easy loot.

I would think that a "large null group" would be able to protect its people carrying loot into hisec?

CCP is a lot like most western governments. They talk a big game about helping the small guy, but do everything to benefit and protect the established big players.

... and don't expect this to change. CCP, or any other game devs, will never be able to withstand the self righteous rage all over the gaming sites from the big organizations if CCP does anything to damage their hold on power.

"shutting down the supply line" goddamn i love armchair generals in eve

nobody anywhere runs anything of importance from hisec to nullsec with characters in the alliance

you could also ask nicely if they could declare war against you, asking wont hurt right?

you mean to say that this "massively multiplayer online game" is inherently inclined to favor larger groups?

you don't say, i will tweet everyone in the gaming media about this with haste

I can afford it, it just seems poor value for money compared to the old system.

What I want to know is why this change was necessary, as it seems to benefit no-one. Everyone likes wardecs except large renter alliances like Solar Citizens.

Sarik's Six Simple Steps To Nullsec Tears

1.0 - Create an alt with a humorous name or avatar.

2.0 - Allot sufficient time to allow for training of a Cloaking Device. To maximize your tear collection, consider training for a Covert Operations, ship or possibly even a Tech 3 or Recon cruiser.

3.0 - Research popular alliances with regards to they're rental and ratting policies. Try to find exact systems or constellations where these activity occur, as they are good indicators of the presence of null bears.

4.0 - After fitting your newly acquired stealth and/or stealth-combat ship, begin your journey to systems which your research indicates has the highest probability of "nullbearing". Be warned that many nullsec creatures are territorial, and will not take kindly to your trespassing, so be sure to learn how to avoid traps such as Gate Camps.

5.0 - Once you've arrived at your destination, survey the surrounding area and examine the local wildlife. After you've confirmed that your choice system does in fact contain ample game, locate yourself to a safe-spot or other celestial and activate your Cloaking Device.

6.0 - Frightened by your presence, the null bear will often retreat to its habitat, attempting to wait out your intrusion. This leaves the null bear without any means of ISK generation, and will eventually starve - remaining unable to contribute to his alliance rent. These action will ripple upwards, so be sure as to place your cup so that you can maximize you tear harvesting.

Bonus Step - Some locals may attempt to continue "nullbearing" in-spite of your presence, and may even become complacent to you. This is counterproductive, and without reparation may invalidate your efforts. By having a cloaked Recon or Tech 3 you leave the ability to place small hit-and-run attacks on the unsuspecting. This will not only maintain the null bear's fear of you, but also increase your tear harvest significantly.

Once they learn the joy of being an ass, Tears/hr is all they'll ever know...

have ccp actually said why cost is based on the target rather than the corporation/alliance who are declaring war?

I mean, it even makes lol-RP sense: CONCORD licenses are allocated to the party declaring war, therefore it is more expensive for large entities to declare war than smaller ones

it also stops protecting large entities by creating ISK barriers, and promotes wardecs by scaling affordablity in a sensible manner