I had a good bit of fun, and spent a fair share of money, on EvE Online. I played just me and my mate for a year. We formed a private corps that mined wormholes, at great risk, but pretty good reward for 4hs a night and a couple of peeps. But, the entire system is rigged against the starter. It isn’t about skill. Or,…

If people wanted to do this, then they wouldn’t need to even consider releasing on Steam AT ALL. ...but clearly, many many many (many many many) people value Steam.

So... ya know... like... it seems clear that people are NOT going to download directly, or support in other methods. And that if they want that sweet sweet…

50/mo...for 42,000 months... or 3,500 years. [shrugs] seems a bit excessive.

2.1 million divided by 50/mo = 42,000 months... ok... to get years... /12 = 3,500 years. If a generation is 25 years then he and his kin, should be paying this off in about 140 generations of family.

Yeah. This seems fair, and proportional. This absolutely makes sense, and rights the wrongs this man committed in…

I made a meme for your story.

One of the many issues of Eve.

As a new player, I was astounded that I’d not be able to level my alts simultaneously once I’d sub’d. Not even at a slower F2P rate. And I was dead set against spending MORE on leveling an ALT then you could spend on just getting another account. (At the time, it was $20 a month to level…

I’m not sure how wise it is to shave your face with the same razor you’re using to shave your crotch.

In fact, I’m feeling pretty confident in saying that’s not something you should probably do.

Unless you’re doing it in a specific order, then sanitizing the flip out of it between sessions but, ... just get two razors.

I’m not sure how wise it is to shave your face with the same razor you’re using to shave your crotch.

In fact, I’m…

A significant drop in “players” or in alternate accounts?

I “played” Eve for 2 years. Starting a few months before it went “Free to Try”. It took me a while to get the swing of things. I opted to start my own corporation with a mate. Times were hard. It seemed like there was no real way to make any kind of money…

:/

No radical message about saving the still burning Amazon? No demands to free children from detention centers? Just... “...setting up domain”?

Man. THAT’S some privilege right there.

“Dev figures game would croak on Steam, instead it’s leaps into the hearts of fans who find it ribbetting. Plans sequels to avoid losing Steam.”

Valve added fuel to the fire by appending a note to the game’s Steam page that called the move “unfair to Steam customers.”

The developer mentions player choice, but the player always has a choice: to buy, or not to buy. And it’s fascinating that you view this as somehow being about respecting the customer.

I’d counter by saying it is the MOST important part. It dictates through what mediums I’ll be able to interact with the product. For example, if I had backed or purchased the product assuming I’d be able to use my mobile device via SteamLink, and it was the premise of my purchase, which Epic could not replicate, I’d…

I think I’ve realized that you’re so lacking in understanding on how the world works, that I REALLY had to break it down, Potato Head Style, for ya. It’s a chore, but I’ve never been one to shy from hard work in the face of the impossible. If you have any further questions or need any more clarification, feel free to…

We can understand the risks associated with crowd funded projects, however, until recently, those didn’t included corporate takeover and redefinition of previous contracts. And this effort is solely spearheaded by Epic. It’s not a good look.

If I give an individual money because they promise to do a task, or deliver a…

I am entitled. Every single Human Being is entitled. Particularly to certain unailanable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. It is GOOD to be entitled. It is GOOD to recognize your entitlements, lest someone, or some Government would take them away.

I’m going to break some tough…

Thanks mate. The explanation REALLY isn’t for him as much as it is for those following this EXHILARATING thread. I’ll more than likely come back to this argument to copy/paste it somewhere with more visibility if needed.

It really is one of the BIGGEST issues I take with Epic’s... I mean... their essentially unethical…

As is, we’re seeing devs decide to punch the throttle on Epic’s deal, or Not. Most ARE. Because... Money. Duh. IT is our God. It rules all. All else plays second fiddle to Money and its whims. We don’t even fault people for taking money unless.

They break a social contract. The social contract currently is this:

“Hey…

Hey man, I didn’t ask for your comment. [shrugs]

What a thoughtful reply. Do you mind if I private message you difficult topics from time to time so I can hear sage words like this again? I’ve learned a lot from this comment.