Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
Actually, per Frontier's conscious implementation, no, one is not in any way required to do it in Open....
Modes Can we get more players into Open Play?
Actually, per Frontier's conscious implementation, no, one is not in any way required to do it in Open....
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
If Frontier had intended PowerPlay to require PvP then it would have been implemented in Open only.
They did not choose to do that, instead implementing it for all game modes and allowing it to offer consensual PvP between pledged players.
Yes, and since PowerPlay is such a resounding success, being available in all three game modes, hopefully FDev will learn something about players who are looking for "Epic Multiplayer" want.
Indeed, and it failed miserably, I am talking about a hypothetical change.
FDEV know what to do, they just cant because the backers will whail until they are blue in the face "MUH SOLO GAMEPLAY", when in reality they never touched PP to begin with.
Or maybe it didnt turn out they way they thought it would. Should correct the mistake. And make it Open only.
Sandro did just say last week that PowerPlay is a "consentual pvp system".
And it is an utter failure.
It is one of the bigger jokes in PVP circles.
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
Since they are apparently already aware that the majority of players don't get involved in PvP, it will indeed be interesting to see what they offer next in that regard.
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
A hypothetical change, indeed - and a contentious one.
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
In a game designed around optional direct PvP it would be somewhat surprising if Frontier were to gate content to a single game mode where direct PvP is enabled.
Yes, I am pretty sure if not for the backers PP would easily be open only, but FDEV have liability to some, which are holding them back to develop anything meaningful for a multiplayer content and direct PVP.
You said it multiple times, and I told you multiple times that PP failed because of this design, so maybe, just maybe the design needs to be changed?
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
.... or they are confident that their approach is the one that will make the game more appealing to more players - remembering that each time a new platform was added it shares the existing single shared galaxy state and does not start over with a diverging evolution.
With a game feature that is supposed be "a consentual pvp system", meant for "when you want to fight other human players".
But keep on keepin on....
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
It offers consensual direct PvP - there is no requirement engaqge in consensual direct PvP in relation to PowerPlay, however, as one can participate in PowerPlay without ever playing in a multi-player mode.
Why do not point out exactly where the core of this problem is?
.. ofc it is about special equipment which is available after 4 weeks pledged to a power. Easy solution is keep this reward as is (those who want get this stuff in solo or PG still will be able) and remove all other PP effect from solo/private groups - only when is PP activity done in open, it will influence PP system - all PP mats and unclaimed merits will be removed when switch game modes.
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Not only offers consensual PVP, but is the main point of it. If we are to believe Sandro.
Common, its not like SOLO players really care for PP, what, do they just sit privately and expand/fortify/undermine a system by themselves, what is the point, I dont see it happening. If PP will be removed from PG/solo nothing will change for them, they will scream about "MUH CONTENT" which they never touched to begin with.
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
We don't have the numbers - Frontier do though - so I expect that they'll be led by their in-game analytics.
.... and don't forget Private Groups - all the benefits of multi-player with (with careful membership control) none of the drawbacks.
Penalise pointless/toxic activities. Promote more meaningful activities. Give piracy some depth. Offer/orchestrate interesting PvP for a cause/outcome at easy to find locations.
In short mindless ganking/destruction will get reduced. The illegal destruction of another player will actually mean something significant and become rarer. Offer some interesting PvP scenarios and gameplay for those interested in it.
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Well, listening to this explain a LOT of the complaints we can see on these forums. Some people bought a game with expectations that are totally opposed to what this game was designed to be.
There is no liability other than it was sold as content for everyone. It has nothing to do with backers