76

(8 replies, posted in General discussion)

Have to agree with Celebro, they should have done was have a better tutorial in the main open world, Just basic doesn't need to be to in depth.
The "noobie" island however might have been a nice addition to the game as a "virtual test island" say similar to what planetside 2 has with the virtual test continent where you can try out all the fun stuff & test things out.

Damn Kiwi tongue

But I would love to hear from Zoom why the "balance" patch never reverted & why they still choose to ignore the unanimous condemnation of it.

DEV Zoom wrote:

Maybe you guys missed that part in the blog, but time-based EP won't go anywhere.

No no I did see that.... But im still willing to bet some noob will complain about *insert QQ about vets & EP*

Jita wrote:
DEV Zoom wrote:
logicalNegation wrote:

What's next after the EP upgrade?

Probably Syndicate robots.

Revert the goddamn balance patch already, Jesus ***

+1

Any bets that new players will QQ over vets who were able to get EP over time doing nothing. But they (new players) have to grind EP? lol

Ville wrote:

I have a raid group going on Friday nights, we are looking for 1-2 more healers plus an additional dps.

WoW? 1 day Im going to have to try that game hmm

82

(14 replies, posted in Feature discussion and requests)

Gunner wrote:

dumb

BadAss wrote:

access regular terminals and outpost without need to dock, like now possible with field terminals

Tell us how you really feel tongue lol

just turn perpetuum into a mobile app & reap the rewards! lol

Race Drones wrote:

Any EP bonus for walk? (odometer)

bonus multiplier when on highways ? tongue

Chemist wrote:

I repeat again: it is not in the EP. No new content. Over the last 5 years have not added anything new since the start of the game. There were only rebalance. It loses interest of players. Ask all of their old players - they will confirm this. If a person is bored - he would never will do all these things. Listen to us at least once, do a good deed - add new content and you will see the result.

Give the players an incentive to play. I have a lot of the EP, like all veterans, but we get bored playing. We have come new players, but no more online, since you lost your veterans. Give a lot EP for beginners, they also leave because they get bored. Vicious circle.

You are trying to lure players with promises of wealth (EP). This is absolutely wrong. I already talked about this many times. People should choose your game. But it should be interesting to do.

Wow damn even chemist is making sense! There is nothing wrong with time based progression, neither is there anything wrong with grind based progression. But neither of these basic systems of progressing your character will result in this game gaining a longer term stable population.

In all the years I have played & kept a close on this game one of the big factors for population decrease is people getting board.  New content must always be getting rolled out in a timely manner. If you dont do that then you end up with hardly any players & 5 idiots arguing over past glory on the forums. lol

People need to feel like they are progressing thru the game at a pace that doesnt feel so slow that they will have to spend years playing a game just to be "competitive".
But even grindy games can suffer from this not just time based games. The key is to allow players to hit "max level" in a reasonable time frame. That way people fell like they are useful but you must find ways to extend the their play time once they have hit max level. Most games achieve that thru pve content like questing ect. & thru high end gear.
Even with the EP changes the content is to severally lacking to meet the demands for what will be needed. What high level gear there is will be available to easily or yet again lack in variety & depth. 

The simple fact is this Perpetuum will never again have a viable population. To many things need to change / be fixed / updated or added to the game. The DEV team is dedicated but they are is to small & under funded to do this.
Please I would love to be proved wrong... but I doubt me & many others will be. smile

Jita wrote:

This will be about as successful as trading cards in bringing new players in

Gotta agree with this.

86

(23 replies, posted in Q & A)

So $$ for Ep now ? tongue

87

(25 replies, posted in Open discussion)

Naismith wrote:

Nothing like some alien smacktalking then you take his stuff and purge his entire population. Genocide on a galactic scale. Reminds me of perp's finest days. big_smile

haha ok I'll have to fix my gaming PC & give it a try smile

Feldog wrote:

Well now. Toxic community is definitely an understatement.

Nah you've just meat the 2 community jesters tongue

89

(25 replies, posted in Open discussion)

Ive been watching a few youtube videos on Stellaris. Anyone here played that?

90

(15 replies, posted in General discussion)

Broker wrote:
Obi Wan Kenobi wrote:
BadAss wrote:

dont share your depression on Devs. all will be ok

More like its the cold hard facts smile If you cant face the honest facts of life then your in DEEEP sh*t

My wallet disagrees.
It got it's first billion from missions on Beta without being chased and griefed.
Less players = more proffit lol
I hope there won't be any news this month so i'll get a black bot and some T4+ stuff lol

Hm, this might be a good time to get friends into game. Too bad none of my friends playing MMOs and i don't want to look stupid telling i'm playing something smile

Go forth little one & enjoy smile

Jita wrote:
Obi Wan Kenobi wrote:
Jita wrote:

I hope your joking. The players are the reason this game failed.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA .... *take another breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA....

YEEAHHH no. Its not the player base's fault that your an alliance killer & a bad CEO.

But really your funny please never stop posting lol




Celebro wrote:

The best thing about this game has always been the players.

QFT mate smile

edit: 2nd page HYPE! big_smile

edit 2: OH WAIT NO SYNDIC IS KILLING or HAS KILLED THE GAME yarr
(Caps added for dramatic effect)

I'll bet you a billion nic you can't name any of the historical alliances I supposedly started or led.

I Said your an alliance killer.... How does you above attempt at a zing disprove what I said? lol

Jita wrote:

I hope your joking. The players are the reason this game failed.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA .... *take another breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA....

YEEAHHH no. Its not the player base's fault that your an alliance killer & a bad CEO.

But really your funny please never stop posting lol




Celebro wrote:

The best thing about this game has always been the players.

QFT mate smile

edit: 2nd page HYPE! big_smile

edit 2: OH WAIT NO SYNDIC IS KILLING or HAS KILLED THE GAME yarr
(Caps added for dramatic effect)

93

(25 replies, posted in Open discussion)

I want to play Civilizations Online sad

94

(15 replies, posted in General discussion)

BadAss wrote:

dont share your depression on Devs. all will be ok

More like its the cold hard facts smile If you cant face the honest facts of life then your in DEEEP sh*t

Ville wrote:

Bro.  The forums are probably the only reason I still play.

The forums are the most active part of the game lol

96

(15 replies, posted in General discussion)

Why would anyone buy this game? The engine is old & custom built & in need of a overhaul.
As others have said it would be better to start fresh with a new game.
TBH any "mech" mmo would be a smash hit. I hardly have time to play games these days but even I would chip money into a kick start for a game like that smile

97

(5 replies, posted in Bugs)

Feldog wrote:

As you can see to the left of me, those who log in through Steam on the forums here have no avatar. 

Zoom, would love for everyone to see my beautiful mug.  big_smile

-1
I see no problem here lol

Hell will have to freeze over first hmm

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(36 replies, posted in Q & A)

Celebro wrote:

.... At least own up and admit to one of the biggest mistakes, robot balancing, which I can still not bring myself to understand what it was all trying to achieve.

The playerbase was unanimous on the decision to revert back, but they never listened.

^^ THIS 100% Balance before was good all that was needed was a few small tweaks & maybe a buff or 2 for bots / mechs that were under utilised.

But really the current lack of players is a culmination of many things. Most things stop at the DEVs feet. I think Perpetuum has always had a very good community for helping new players by enlarge. You'll always get a people who will be *** but as a whole I think the players have been as accomodating as you can expect in a sandbox game like perp.

The only real mass Quits I've seen have been due to the DEVs

100

(18 replies, posted in Feature discussion and requests)

Ville wrote:

Can I have general chat operator rights?

+1 This will only mean good things