Blog Banter Special Edition

We know the EVE Online Community is unique in so many ways, and that EVE Online is like no other MMORPG out there. But what makes the game special for you?

What is it that makes this particular virtual world so enticing, so mysterious and so alluring that we keep coming back for more. Why is EVE one of the very few MMOs to see a continuous growth in its subscriber.

To put it simply: Why do you love EVE Online so much?

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While I have concerns about CK's use of the word "love" in this context...as the quote from "The Truth About Cats and Dogs" goes, "It's ok to love your [game], just don't love your [game]."

I enjoy playing EvE.  It satisfies a lot of different 'itches' I have when looking for gameplay.

1. Intellectual-regardless of the playstyle or activity, the return is always based on the amount of thought you put into it.  If you're looking for a bit of straight pew-pew, you can just hop in a T1 Frigate and head for lowsec looking for trouble.  It will find you.  Duke  it out.  Die (or live) and go fit out another.  Crank up the thought processes and make it an inty or cloaker and do some sniping..  Then there's gangs and fleets.  Being a competent FC requires a lot of forethought, 3-dimensional thinking and tactical skill.
2. Artisitic-taking tours of New Eden simply to view the scenery can be enjoyable.  A lot of people knock the art as being too basic for a modern game, but some of the scenes, whether peaceful or mid-battle makes for great screenshots and wallpapers.
3. Camaraderie- I've had acquaintances in other games...guildmates and the like...but there is a core group of players that I've been involved with since my first week in EvE.  We keep a channel up for discussions and keep most of our talk about in-game stuff, but occasionally discuss some out of game issues.  I would consider them my closest e-friends.
4. Sworn Enemies-in contrast to the above, there are a few players that have made it to my 'poopy-list.'  They will always be KoS to me when possible.  The ability to generate that kind of passion in 'just a game' I find truly interesting.
5. The meta-game-this includes the blogging community, tweetfleet as well as 3d party app development.  There are dozens of things you can do in  EvE without ever logging in.
   

Then there's mining, exploring, epic arcs....My current sub runs til December....I'm sure I'll re-up after that.

Blog Banter #14: What Now?

Welcome to the fourteenth installment of the EVE Blog Banter, the monthly EVE Online blogging extravaganza created by CrazyKinux. The EVE Blog Banter involves an enthusiastic group of gaming bloggers, a common topic within the realm of EVE Online, and a week to post articles pertaining to the said topic. The resulting articles can either be short or quite extensive, either funny or dead serious, but are always a great fun to read! Any questions about the EVE Blog Banter should be directed to crazykinux@gmail.com. Check out other EVE Blog Banter articles at the bottom of this post!

The first banter of 2010 comes to us from the EVE Blog Father, CrazyKinux himself, who asks the following: As we begin another year in New Eden, ask yourselves “What Now?” What will I attempt next? What haven’t I done so far in EVE? Was it out fear, funds, or knowledge? Have I always wanted to start my own corporation, but have never dared doing so? Is there a fledgling mercenary waiting to come out of its shell? Or maybe an Industrialist? What steps and objectives will I set myself to accomplish in order to reach my ultimate goal for this year? EVE is what you make of it. So, what is it going to be for you?

 My first contribution to the "Blog Banter."  Rather timely topic as I find myself in a transition in EvE right now.  Trying to make the move to Lowsec and generally dissatisfied with what I'm finding.  Previously I talked about the corp I'm currently a member of.  It has all of the infrastructure necessary to be successful, but I feel that it's either under-utilized or I'm not 'in the club' with the existing corp.

That said, am I ready to organize my own corp?  I don't think so.  I don't think I can put together the core group necessary to start.  But I'm thinking about putting myself out there with my current corp and trying to take a leadership position.  And by 'leadership position' I mean more of a manager/organizer.  I still don't have the PvP skillset necessary to FC a gang, so battlefield leadership is out.  But I think that someone is needed to take care of planning and organizing activities.  For those with a military background, I'm looking to be more of an Executive Officer (XO) rather than Commander.

Personally, I'm hoping to get my PvP skillset this year.  I've been dabbling here and there and have not really gotten into it.  I've got that Carebear fear of loss that keeps transitioning players from jumping in with both feet.  I need to set a goal, to include acceptable losses for a weekly or monthly basis.  And I think I need to cut more severely my connections to Highsec space.  Sell off the Paladin and even the PvE battleships, and focus on BC and below for a while.  Having those in the stable makes it too easy to go back to my Carebear ways.

I'd like to actually get a comment on my blog this year :o)  I need to work on my battle report skills.   I recently read Ombeve's recent posting and I would like to be able to have enough situational awareness to write something like that.