EVE Fiction

The different regions used to have some text in the description, with some history of that region.

E.g. Deklein used to mention the old gates, and the tradition of the gate crews there.

Same for regions like Stain and Esoteria, which contained a lot of information about Sansha's Nation. And the drone regions which had snippets of stuff about drones.

But now they just say "region".


Same for star systems. There weren't many star systems with a description, but Sahtogas was one, it contained the text of the Apocryphon in the description.

But now it just says "star system"


What happened? and why ?

Is there any place where they might have been saved for reference?

This issue was bug reported on SiSi multiple times concerning the difference between the new map and the old much more functional map.

These regional information links were not being copied over to the new map which is a terrible shame. They added vibrancy and significant regional flavor to the experience of using the map and getting to know Eve.

:tinfoil:

It makes you wonder:

• Is lore being systematically ripped out of the game in favor of it being purchased in books like source?


• Is it easier to not include it in the game complicating the player experience with useless trivia?


• Does it take too much time to feature flavor and immersion enhancing elements within the map vs. leaving useless non-player generated setting information out?


• Is the setting's lore now being over-simplified much like the change to obvious module names was brought about in order to make eve much easier to grasp and understand?

EC-P8R used to have "Get the pod!" in its description instead of "Solar system". Not sure if that is still the case.

edit: It no longer is.

I think it's awful!

Bring the descriptions back! I love the lore of Eve, and I think it's kind of a shame so many folks aren't aware of it, but on the same token, I always felt like there was a good balance; for people who didn't care much for lore it was never in your face, but those who wanted it could find it. Things like Region descriptions are there for the people who like to snoop around for stuff like that and gone for those who don't.

And it's lore, some might argue that it subtracts from the theme of Eve being a player defined world but we are all always building off of the achievements of others. The lore constitutes that past, but it doesn't prevent us from feeling a sense of ownership over this future.

Reading this line legitimately made my day.

\o/

They'll update the the descriptions while they plan a couple of new constellations in high, low and null sec, right?

Omg, please bring them back as soon as possible.

Did they return with the new patch? They still weren't there when I checked it before the patch.

It's very reassuring to hear that CCP hasn't forgotten about this either. The small touches in the lore really helped this game come alive, and it's diminished for their loss.