EVE General Discussion

My mil of isk:

High sec PI : too much work for too little gain. Setup about 15 planets (3 chars) a month later and made 50-100m isk? didn't think it was worth the effort. High sec is safe, but it still took a whole day to setup the planets and ~ 1 hour each day to refresh etc. Another day for the month to clear out stock and sell etc.

Now there is even less gain - at least at the old market price. who know if PI go up 10x price it could be a different story.

Null sec PI : Farm / Factory setup = win. Getting it out to Jita would cut you back a bit, but like many already know, the isk you make per month covered the month's sub + bonus enough to buy a faction boat if are careful with it.

Stable alliance this wouldn't have much effect. Initial isk + time investment to put up offices. But which alliance doesn't have hardcore pve bears? There will be plenty of drive to do the initial hard work and get the offices going.

Unstable regions will be fun. you might not even have an Office if the invading sides are keen to apply pressure.

Low sec PI : I used to think this was the best location. One of the things I hated doing is rebuilding a PI network after moving to a new location. But low sec bordering high sec wasn't affected by this. You'd have to be patient and wait out pirates, but not too difficult once a month. Getting it to Jita compared to deep space null is cheaper too, enough to offset the slightly lower returns compare to null. Not anymore.

New changes is definitely going to screw with this stability! who's gonna control the offices? how high will the tax be set? 100% gtfo? not me - can't be assed. I will just soldier on and see how badly the isk cut is. Low-sec 'npc sov' corps should rejoice though, now you can put your flag poles up in the system.

I am actually quite intrigue by this change, it is definitely a push for a more profiteering environment - what eve is all about!. I think fighting over the busy low sec border planets will be the cake. The tax you get from the offices are substantial. And unlike selling the damn things, its instant isk. You get your cut straight away! Not to mention the chance is still there to catch those badges and steal more of the loot.

If the profits from PI does go south - oh well stop and time for more incursions!

And lastly, to the people thinking of waiting it out before exporting. Have you considered:
- The next owner of your office will set a nasty high price.
- The cost of PI is projected to go UP. The tax per percent - if it maintains a close match to Jita price - will also go UP.