EVE General Discussion

except your post would suggest the contrary - or it wouldn't exist

Given that CCP haven't quite figured out what makes null enjoyable, maybe this isn't the best time to ask.

The answer to the question about what makes null enjoyable is tainted by the controversial choices presently at play.

Catch is the most dangerous region in 2014. You've made a statement as if it's a fact. Please share your data.

Why would I give up a 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan for a shack in the Bronx?

Also, the overall % of Highseccers that actually run incursions is incredibly small by my observations. Nerfing or completely eliminating them will have almost no effect on the masses (or me).

Lastly, I think the trade hubs are the reason Highsec is so popular. If you could find a way to move the trade hubs then people will follow the trade.

I would explore the idea of allowing sov holders to create CONCORD mechanics in sov null.

Many people enjoy PVE in 'dangerous' space, because it can be fun, but generally speaking ISK-making in highsec is easier and less of a hassle. Besides, if you like the possibility of PVP, might as well straight-up roam in PVP ships instead of PVE-ing in something relatively defensible. Hence the common separation of ISK-making in highsec to fund PVP out of highsec.

People ask for sov 'to be more worth holding' - what's more valuable than being able to create your own highsec in null?

Then you could attract current highseccers with better space, competitive taxes (that you should be able to levy), etc...


Naturally mechanics would have to be designed to allow PVP as well; just as a rough example: CONCORD not spawning on-grid of entosis-able structures.


Highsec then could be greatly reduced (in number of systems), effectively becoming really just a starter zone.

Nerf bubbles. Nerf gate camps. They are what keep people out of null.

Add pointing rats to highsec gates with high respawn rate -> Highsec afking fixed.

I am exactly that kind of player. And you know what - I do PvE when I do not feel to run into PvP. Making ISKor even simply traveling in low / null sec is PvP even if you do not want it. But I do PvP when I feel like and go to low sec for this. Null is empty or blobed. FW is way how to get at least some chance to fight with match making, where you cn warp out from the blob entering your PLEX or laugh at T3 destroyer when you sitting in novice plex. You can not be surprised by recon in small plex etc... You see where I am going? You want more PvP in null? Put at least some match making mechanics in there. Fair fights is all we need. Or we do not - it is a sandbox. Eve is unique exactly because of the blob friendly approach.

1. Let me PvE in null without PvP, when I do not want PvP. Sort of anomalies with collapsing entrance once you passed in would do. Something with unique sights would drag in PvE oriented players even if ISK income will not be that high.
2. Let me solo PvP with at least some chance to get fair fight when I am ready and want PvP. Null arena with drifters as judge or whatever.
3. Make more high sec / null sec gates. You want ppl in null - you should give them access to it. One ever camped gate per region is simply not enough.
4. Make more NPC null regions. People do play solo for family / time / social / historical reasons. You want solo players in null - let them dock.

would say when you first play the game all the missions are pve in fact most of the gameplay is pve , pvp is only when you kill other players ships/pods .

If you want more players to do pvp here are a few suggestions ,also would say make a poll so very player has to vote on number of choices and see what the out come is .

Then make a place/arena where like minded pvp players can have instant pvp battles 2v2 6v6 etc , so they wont have to waste time trying to find battles for those who have limited time .

And do rookie ships only with civilian modules , so new players get used to pvp and learn how to fit ships & modules from the start with the rookies should make it a mission go to arena instant warp to wherever you are and kill 3 rookie ships make it a mission .

And make pvp missions where go to null area and low sec kill a number of certain ships . so this would hopefully have players going to all over the universe , of course the rewards must be fitting .

would suggest a trial of these type of missions .

many thanks fly safe

Biggest problem for me not visiting null is hard time to get there with instalocking camps and bubbles.

If I manage to get into null, I stay there for a bit, but the sole thought of getting through choke points and being killed by static camps is turning me against such journey.

And even once I'm in null, constant fear of being bloped (or hotdroped) while engaging any kind of enemy is keeping me from pvping in null.

Thats why I stick with high sec, where probability of getting blobed is lower if you use an alt. There is no magical jumping 10+ fleet onto me from 5 jumps away..

Also, with HS you can filter how many persons can attack you at the same time via wars or suspect timer manipulation and theoretical help from 3rd persons in case of neut RR is also a good addition to more "fair" pvp.

Thats it if you are a bit loner and prefer smaller engagements. But for those who like blobfare, by all means, go to low and null and follow FC's order on pressing that godly F1..

Then there is FW, which is half as bloby as the res of PvPPPPPP outside of HS..