Usual caveat in this sort of topic. If you want to discuss open vs solo, please use this thread: https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=145309
Please don't lead this topic to be merged or locked by the mods. Keep on topic. Thanks in advance.
Ill also mention that i've not got involved in PP yet, because still returning from my current exploration trip, and won't be back before the end of the weekend unless i can squeeze in some extra play time.
I've always been more of a PvEer, only venturing into open when i wanted to meet up with friends also playing in open. I never saw much point for PvP in ED. Piracy isn't my thing. I don't trade (for me, boring, tried it once, yawn), and to be frank, i'm always surprised to hear some people trade in open. Its like sticking a big sign on your back saying "kick me". Combat zones ok, but from what i saw and heard, it was often a case of people being outnumbered badly on one side or another while at the same time having to fend of NPCs as well. It was rare to hear of a balanced PvP encounter in a CZ. And best not get started on regular interdiction in open, with people getting blown up for the lulz, by people in vastly superior ships against weaker targets that provide no challenge... etc.
So as you can tell, i'm not likely someone who is thinking of playing in open... but yes, i am. Why? Am i mad? Possibly! But not the only reason.
Powerplay means unlike with the weak faction system (where you can ally with more than one, and can wing together with people from other factions) I can see who my friends and enemies are. If i'm supporting in my power in my own system, then any opposing power player is fair game. I won't feel like a jerk for attacking them. I also won't feel like a jerk calling on other of my power supporters to go in and gank them.... and if they are in a wing, then it could lead to some rather awesome PvP battles (although since i'm lacking in PvP experience, i don't expect to fare too well... note to self: Start playing powerplay in a cheapish ship).
On the other side, if i'm invading/undermining, i know i'm at risk from any opposing supporters. If they attack me, i know why, and i won't feel like they are being jerks. Even if they gang up on me... its my job to run or fight, not cry about it. And afterwards, thank them for the encounter.
Bottom line, I now can feel happy with reasons for PvP.
And if i may just touch on the open/solo debate lightly here without getting into an argument over it - i really do not care if people will grind away in solo doing powerplay. All power to them if that is how they will get enjoyment. I'll be in powerplay for the fun. If it helps, think of solo/group players like it would be if the NPCs were active instead of passive participants in PP. You and your supporters cannot be everywhere, and neither can your opponents. None of us are so onmipresent.
So, anyone else like me? Anyone else who has been convinced to play in open thanks to powerplay?
Please don't lead this topic to be merged or locked by the mods. Keep on topic. Thanks in advance.
Ill also mention that i've not got involved in PP yet, because still returning from my current exploration trip, and won't be back before the end of the weekend unless i can squeeze in some extra play time.
I've always been more of a PvEer, only venturing into open when i wanted to meet up with friends also playing in open. I never saw much point for PvP in ED. Piracy isn't my thing. I don't trade (for me, boring, tried it once, yawn), and to be frank, i'm always surprised to hear some people trade in open. Its like sticking a big sign on your back saying "kick me". Combat zones ok, but from what i saw and heard, it was often a case of people being outnumbered badly on one side or another while at the same time having to fend of NPCs as well. It was rare to hear of a balanced PvP encounter in a CZ. And best not get started on regular interdiction in open, with people getting blown up for the lulz, by people in vastly superior ships against weaker targets that provide no challenge... etc.
So as you can tell, i'm not likely someone who is thinking of playing in open... but yes, i am. Why? Am i mad? Possibly! But not the only reason.
Powerplay means unlike with the weak faction system (where you can ally with more than one, and can wing together with people from other factions) I can see who my friends and enemies are. If i'm supporting in my power in my own system, then any opposing power player is fair game. I won't feel like a jerk for attacking them. I also won't feel like a jerk calling on other of my power supporters to go in and gank them.... and if they are in a wing, then it could lead to some rather awesome PvP battles (although since i'm lacking in PvP experience, i don't expect to fare too well... note to self: Start playing powerplay in a cheapish ship).
On the other side, if i'm invading/undermining, i know i'm at risk from any opposing supporters. If they attack me, i know why, and i won't feel like they are being jerks. Even if they gang up on me... its my job to run or fight, not cry about it. And afterwards, thank them for the encounter.
Bottom line, I now can feel happy with reasons for PvP.
And if i may just touch on the open/solo debate lightly here without getting into an argument over it - i really do not care if people will grind away in solo doing powerplay. All power to them if that is how they will get enjoyment. I'll be in powerplay for the fun. If it helps, think of solo/group players like it would be if the NPCs were active instead of passive participants in PP. You and your supporters cannot be everywhere, and neither can your opponents. None of us are so onmipresent.
So, anyone else like me? Anyone else who has been convinced to play in open thanks to powerplay?
