Trass Arath - Blundercats

[ 2016.07.22 03:50:47 ] Toxic Yaken > Hey there :D
[ 2016.07.22 03:50:54 ] Trass Arath > o/
[ 2016.07.22 03:51:58 ] Toxic Yaken > Have the time and or interest in doing an interview now that I've ambushed you? :)
[ 2016.07.22 03:53:27 ] Trass Arath > I do for sure.
[ 2016.07.22 03:55:35 ] Toxic Yaken > Awesome. Just to start off, could you share some background of what you like to do in EVE and maybe some history?
[ 2016.07.22 03:55:53 ] Trass Arath > Happy to.
[ 2016.07.22 03:58:46 ] Trass Arath > I started playing in early 2013. Didn't know anyone playing and just kind of began mining, and moved into ice mining because ice belt were soon to stop being static and there was ISK to be made.
[ 2016.07.22 04:00:44 ] Trass Arath > I bumped around in some starter corps but didn't care for them much. Went into micro gang and solo Pvp, went into FW for a short time but didn't care for it
[ 2016.07.22 04:02:19 ] Trass Arath > Joined a small WH corp and then lived in a C1 for 8-9 months by myself with a couple alts. That was pretty fun actually
[ 2016.07.22 04:03:40 ] Trass Arath > Back out in High sec just mining running my missions and some indy stuff as well
[ 2016.07.22 04:04:36 ] Trass Arath > I've joined corps for short times but always come back to playing EVE solo.
[ 2016.07.22 04:05:17 ] Toxic Yaken > I understand the feeling, I'm back in my solo corp now.
[ 2016.07.22 04:06:27 ] Toxic Yaken > So do you have any plans or aspirations in EVE right now? Anything you want to get into?
[ 2016.07.22 04:09:47 ] Trass Arath > I tend to aim for smaller goals, playing solo can be quite limiting but i like pushing to see what i can do. next would be capital construction.
[ 2016.07.22 04:12:22 ] Toxic Yaken > Neat. So freighters and such? Or thinking of moving to low/null?
[ 2016.07.22 04:13:02 ] Trass Arath > Also considering turning my corp into a new player training corp. Pure indy and mining though
[ 2016.07.22 04:15:19 ] Trass Arath > I may into low but as a solo guy would be very hard to make happen. without numbers I'd be destroyed and driven out in no time
[ 2016.07.22 04:17:02 ] Toxic Yaken > Yeah, might be better off to make friends for that less you can do it somewhere secluded
[ 2016.07.22 04:18:39 ] Trass Arath > Null doesn't actually intrest me much. I'm aware of the benifits of the resources and such but the idea of having to be part of an alliance and being told what to do for the greater good. I'm just a bit too selfish I guess.
[ 2016.07.22 04:20:03 ] Trass Arath > For the low sec, I know of a few people, but I trust that I can't trust them
[ 2016.07.22 04:20:10 ] Toxic Yaken > heh
[ 2016.07.22 04:20:40 ] Toxic Yaken > So I guess that partially answers the next question - Why live in highsec?
[ 2016.07.22 04:21:09 ] Toxic Yaken > Easiest for solo living?
[ 2016.07.22 04:29:01 ] Trass Arath > Yes, High sec is a staging to go wherever else in EVE. low sec, a few jumps. Null, scan a few WH's until you get there. Wh's are all over. Also not having the ability to log in whenever makes it perfect for me.
[ 2016.07.22 04:31:41 ] Toxic Yaken > It's definately the most convinient and straightforward way to do it
[ 2016.07.22 04:32:23 ] Toxic Yaken > I mean, its what I'm doing now. :P
[ 2016.07.22 04:32:57 ] Toxic Yaken > Alright time for some more opinionated questions.
[ 2016.07.22 04:34:44 ] Toxic Yaken > So you mentioned before that you were thinking about turning your corp into a new player friendly corp - what do you think of the current new player experience? Is it worth taking the time to go through opportunities and the like or just turn to more
[ 2016.07.22 04:35:20 ] Toxic Yaken > experienced players for guidance like you're considering providing
[ 2016.07.22 04:41:52 ] Trass Arath > Last time I actually did it was about a year ago, It was improved from when I started playing but that said it feels like a frame that is in desperate need of fleshing out. other players are still the only way to go right now or drown in web searching.
[ 2016.07.22 04:44:48 ] Trass Arath > That's one reason I'm considering it for sure
[ 2016.07.22 04:46:28 ] Toxic Yaken > Are there any specific topics that you think new players should be introduced to that they arent now?
[ 2016.07.22 04:51:23 ] Trass Arath > Fleets. They're the backbone of this game. PvP and PvE need them for the best results. Being part of them and leading them take practice. Getting new players to work together from the outset would be invaluabe for the new players and the game as a whole
[ 2016.07.22 04:51:54 ] Trass Arath > Which is odd for a guy who plays solo
[ 2016.07.22 04:53:37 ] Toxic Yaken > That's a good point though (and one I havent heard before so I like it even more)
[ 2016.07.22 04:55:34 ] Trass Arath > The issue of getting players to be invested can come from the world we're all plaing in or our fellow players and a majority of long time players say the later is what keeps them logging in
[ 2016.07.22 04:59:13 ] Trass Arath > Make it fun. Who hasn't been on a fleet op that has gone terribly wrong and had every member laughing their asses off after
[ 2016.07.22 05:00:28 ] Toxic Yaken > That's true. And there are a bunch of newbro friendly roams that already exist which are pretty awesome
[ 2016.07.22 05:01:19 ] Toxic Yaken > I've got a hankering for a venture roam now.
[ 2016.07.22 05:03:07 ] Trass Arath > Yes, nothing quite like one of those
[ 2016.07.22 05:05:11 ] Toxic Yaken > SO
[ 2016.07.22 05:05:48 ] Trass Arath > uh-huh?
[ 2016.07.22 05:05:56 ] Toxic Yaken > You enjoy mining
[ 2016.07.22 05:06:39 ] Toxic Yaken > Is there anything you would like to see changed there? Or pretty happy as is
[ 2016.07.22 05:07:39 ] Trass Arath > Mining, IMO needs a full overhaul.
[ 2016.07.22 05:08:43 ] Toxic Yaken > Ooh!
[ 2016.07.22 05:09:01 ] Trass Arath > Mining needs to be an active player skill activity on par with PvP
[ 2016.07.22 05:09:16 ] Toxic Yaken > You've got me all excited now
[ 2016.07.22 05:09:53 ] Toxic Yaken > How do you make mining an active activity
[ 2016.07.22 05:13:52 ] Trass Arath > I've been thinking on that for some time. You could do in a way similar to how cans are hacked in exporation. I would like it to be it;s own UI though. Having a "minigame" would have to be involved.
[ 2016.07.22 05:15:18 ] Toxic Yaken > Manually break down the roids with lasers, better job cutting gives better yield? :P
[ 2016.07.22 05:15:26 ] Trass Arath > An interaction to maximize yeild from each rock you target instead of just the SP on ships and your crystals
[ 2016.07.22 05:15:36 ] Trass Arath > Exactly
[ 2016.07.22 05:16:33 ] Toxic Yaken > http://www.mariowiki.com/File:CrazyCutter.png flashbacks
[ 2016.07.22 05:18:49 ] Trass Arath > Mining has been mostly the same since ORE ships came out. The ore/minerals have been balanced but the mechanic is unchanged
[ 2016.07.22 05:20:11 ] Trass Arath > point shoot repeat.
[ 2016.07.22 05:20:29 ] Toxic Yaken > Yup.
[ 2016.07.22 05:21:42 ] Toxic Yaken > And aside from gas mining, its pretty much all the same everywhere
[ 2016.07.22 05:23:26 ] Toxic Yaken > Any improvements you would like to see with industry? (I'll have to take your word on things because I have very limited knowledge here)
[ 2016.07.22 05:25:53 ] Trass Arath > My activity in industry is also limited. I make all the ships, modules and ammo i need to play myself and extras I get to other players who may be out of luck and ISK.
[ 2016.07.22 05:27:14 ] Trass Arath > I'm content with it but would always love to be researching and building more jobs and not have to make an alt to do it
[ 2016.07.22 05:30:02 ] Trass Arath > Looking forward to the info about idustry structures and how they're going to work.
[ 2016.07.22 05:31:13 ] Toxic Yaken > I'm really excited to just see more player developed space
[ 2016.07.22 05:32:06 ] Toxic Yaken > Have you played with citadels at all?
[ 2016.07.22 05:37:25 ] Trass Arath > Not one of my own yet. Like the way they've impacted station trading, and created pricing races to woo miners, traders and indy moguls
[ 2016.07.22 05:41:24 ] Toxic Yaken > It'll be interesting to see what CCP does once they start overtaking stations as far as trade goes, potentially moving towards mostly player built space
[ 2016.07.22 05:41:38 ] Trass Arath > A solo player or small corp putting up an Astrahus is just going to get a war dec and lose it in no time
[ 2016.07.22 05:43:18 ] Toxic Yaken > Honestly unless you are setting one up to be competitive with another citadel for market control or a wardeccer happens upon you anchoring it, I really doubt it
[ 2016.07.22 05:44:41 ] Toxic Yaken > Being able to place them just about anywhere takes away a lot of the reasoning to strcuture bash in highsec outside of being paid to or for competitive reasons
[ 2016.07.22 05:45:25 ] Trass Arath > Well then I may have to play with setting one up and try it as my base of operations for future corp use
[ 2016.07.22 05:46:05 ] Toxic Yaken > :)) set it up near a belt!
[ 2016.07.22 05:48:08 ] Toxic Yaken > Moving along, how do you feel about the state of ganking in highsec?
[ 2016.07.22 05:53:29 ] Trass Arath > I've been on both sides of it and see it is a little too easy for the attackers.  I do however think that the targets do need to be aware and make snap out of thinking it will never happen to them.
[ 2016.07.22 05:58:49 ] Toxic Yaken > What makes it too easy for the attackers?
[ 2016.07.22 06:02:13 ] Trass Arath > An overwhelming amount of DPS on a single target with no way for that target to break the locks and escape or fight back.
[ 2016.07.22 06:03:14 ] Trass Arath > I understand that the targets should be aware and aligned and they have to be caught for the gank to occur
[ 2016.07.22 06:04:48 ] Trass Arath > But it's harder to screw up a gank than perform one currently
[ 2016.07.22 06:09:55 ] Trass Arath > I'd like to see a cruiser sized target breaker mod. Have high fitting cost so it's got a severe down side and that it wouldn't always work so it's not a gaurantee escape
[ 2016.07.22 06:11:10 ] Toxic Yaken > For miners?
[ 2016.07.22 06:12:38 ] Trass Arath > Yes, but could be fit to any ship of that size
[ 2016.07.22 06:13:54 ] Trass Arath > Specificly solo miners. a mining OP really has nothing to fear in high sec
[ 2016.07.22 06:15:16 ] Toxic Yaken > What kind of drawback would it come with?
[ 2016.07.22 06:17:05 ] Toxic Yaken > Because that would be a powerful tool for non-miners too
[ 2016.07.22 06:21:48 ] Trass Arath > large chunk of CPU and perhaps a speed nerf on the fitted ship
[ 2016.07.22 06:23:33 ] Trass Arath > Can't have Vagabonds out using then to kite and not get tackled
[ 2016.07.22 06:24:27 ] Toxic Yaken > Yeah last thing I want is kitey ships being even more slippery
[ 2016.07.22 06:26:53 ] Toxic Yaken > Alright two more questions :D
[ 2016.07.22 06:27:09 ] Toxic Yaken > How do you feel about the current state of wardecs?
[ 2016.07.22 06:33:36 ] Trass Arath > I've only been involved in a few early in my EVE career. They were kind of flat really. not dynamic in any way. The were one sided as well.
[ 2016.07.22 06:34:00 ] Trass Arath > I was not on the winning side either
[ 2016.07.22 06:35:26 ] Toxic Yaken > Most highsec wars are pretty one sided
[ 2016.07.22 06:36:12 ] Trass Arath > Is that a good thing though? Doesnt sound like it would be
[ 2016.07.22 06:36:20 ] Toxic Yaken > Do you think the problem with wars is the one sidedness of them? Or moreso the flatness :P
[ 2016.07.22 06:36:29 ] Toxic Yaken > I mean, for the winning side it sometimes is
[ 2016.07.22 06:39:32 ] Trass Arath > I'ts both. a war dec on a corp thats basiclly fish in a barrel, which I have been, becomes just farming kills for a super nice killboard. The appeal of that is just lost on me.
[ 2016.07.22 06:46:15 ] Toxic Yaken > Do you think it would help if wars were made more objective based?
[ 2016.07.22 06:54:29 ] Trass Arath > Yes, that would help. Anything beyond just shoot all the ships. Possibly a Sov-like system for the war. PvP still a go but you could lose the war if the decced corp makes the objectives
[ 2016.07.22 06:56:07 ] Toxic Yaken > That's pretty similar to a concept I've been considering that would also require reworking of corporations
[ 2016.07.22 06:57:08 ] Toxic Yaken > But simply put, give defenders objectives that could shorten the length of a war that puts some pressure on wardeccers to actually hunt more
[ 2016.07.22 06:58:22 ] Toxic Yaken > I'd also really like to see a space for people to create postings in game for services like merc work so that smaller groups can actually find affordable allies
[ 2016.07.22 06:59:46 ] Toxic Yaken > Or industrial corps looking for miners to come to their space and gather ore for them. Or hauling services, etc.
[ 2016.07.22 07:00:37 ] Trass Arath > I support an otion that gives a non pvp corp or alliance and smaller pvp groups options other than wait out the war dec or get slaughtered.
[ 2016.07.22 07:01:16 ] Trass Arath > I really like that concept of yours. Has real possibility
[ 2016.07.22 07:04:57 ] Toxic Yaken > Yea, the whole concept of staying docked for a week is not good gameplay, nor is getting hell camped by dudes in blingy t3s when you're a week old
[ 2016.07.22 07:05:27 ] Trass Arath > The idea that corps can make buisness deals with other corps for mutual benefit and not have to be in an alliance makes sense in New Eden
[ 2016.07.22 07:06:07 ] Trass Arath > Yeah, having options is somethong that system needs in a big way
[ 2016.07.22 07:08:09 ] Toxic Yaken > I'm hoping the implementation of more structures will help motivate defenders a bit more if they have more stuff, but more options is great
[ 2016.07.22 07:08:18 ] Toxic Yaken > Ok final question, as its 3am now
[ 2016.07.22 07:08:56 ] Trass Arath > ok
[ 2016.07.22 07:09:05 ] Toxic Yaken > Is there anything we haven't discussed so far that you would like to address or see changed?
[ 2016.07.22 07:13:44 ] Trass Arath > Please CCP Make Assault Frigates faster.  Pretty please
[ 2016.07.22 07:14:06 ] Toxic Yaken > hahaha
[ 2016.07.22 07:15:10 ] Trass Arath > I don't even have my PvP characters anymore. Please anyway
[ 2016.07.22 07:15:49 ] Toxic Yaken > That's ok, I'm sure there's a lot of others who would love a reason to fly non-harpy AFs more often
[ 2016.07.22 07:16:56 ] Trass Arath > I am sure as well
[ 2016.07.22 07:16:56 ] Toxic Yaken > Anything else?
[ 2016.07.22 07:17:46 ] Trass Arath > Nope. I'm good. Thank you for taking the time to chat with me.
[ 2016.07.22 07:19:36 ] Trass Arath > Now go get some sleep
[ 2016.07.22 07:19:50 ] Trass Arath > o7
[ 2016.07.22 07:19:59 ] Toxic Yaken > Thanks man :)
[ 2016.07.22 07:20:20 ] Toxic Yaken > I'll mail you when I make the blog post, and if you have anything you want to add later just let me know
[ 2016.07.22 07:20:46 ] Trass Arath > ok will do
[ 2016.07.22 07:20:52 ] Toxic Yaken > o7 Night

Max Griming - Caldari State Police - Vendetta Mercenary Group

[ 2016.06.17 03:24:36 ] Max GrimFang > War: Blood GorgonsS vs. Boru Industries
[ 2016.06.17 03:24:41 ] Max GrimFang > was where we met
[ 2016.06.17 03:24:53 ] Max GrimFang > remember?
[ 2016.06.17 03:24:54 ] Toxic Yaken > Haha
[ 2016.06.17 03:24:55 ] Toxic Yaken > Yes
[ 2016.06.17 03:25:05 ] Toxic Yaken > That guy liked me too
[ 2016.06.17 03:25:32 ] Toxic Yaken > appareciated us giving his members a kick in the butt
[ 2016.06.17 03:25:45 ] Max GrimFang > he was a lawyer
[ 2016.06.17 03:26:01 ] Max GrimFang > if i dun type fast
[ 2016.06.17 03:26:09 ] Max GrimFang > could be because chasing a wt
[ 2016.06.17 03:26:12 ] Max GrimFang > =p
[ 2016.06.17 03:26:29 ] Max GrimFang > ok u can ask ur questions
[ 2016.06.17 03:26:30 ] Toxic Yaken > no worries
[ 2016.06.17 03:27:01 ] Max GrimFang > i nervous
[ 2016.06.17 03:27:04 ] Max GrimFang > and shy
[ 2016.06.17 03:27:05 ] Max GrimFang > AHAHAH
[ 2016.06.17 03:27:19 ] Toxic Yaken > Don't worry about it :P
[ 2016.06.17 03:27:31 ] Max GrimFang > kk
[ 2016.06.17 03:27:59 ] Toxic Yaken > Alright to start off, what do you do in EVE, and maybe give some backstory of how you came to it
[ 2016.06.17 03:28:48 ] Max GrimFang > ok lets see
[ 2016.06.17 03:29:06 ] Max GrimFang > was searching for an MMORPG and came across star trek
[ 2016.06.17 03:29:32 ] Max GrimFang > played it a lil bit and realised it was boring because it was lacking a certain pvp element
[ 2016.06.17 03:29:51 ] Max GrimFang > i saw a trailer for eve and noticed the free trial period and decided to give it a shot
[ 2016.06.17 03:30:10 ] Max GrimFang > immidiately fell in love with the graphics, esp the warp mechanic
[ 2016.06.17 03:30:29 ] Max GrimFang > and when i did my very first duel which i lost, my heart was pounding so heart in my chest
[ 2016.06.17 03:30:38 ] Max GrimFang > i became hooked
[ 2016.06.17 03:30:51 ] Max GrimFang > thats the very start
[ 2016.06.17 03:31:38 ] Max GrimFang > oh what do i do in eve, i do highsec wardecs
[ 2016.06.17 03:32:32 ] Toxic Yaken > So what led you to try out wardecs? Just chasing that fun you got out dueling?
[ 2016.06.17 03:33:57 ] Max GrimFang > 2 reasons, there was this player called cannibal kane, who was a monster, i wanted to be like him as he had a reputation to be vicious in wars and very intimidating
[ 2016.06.17 03:34:14 ] Max GrimFang > the other reason was i came across the website called minerbumping
[ 2016.06.17 03:34:31 ] Max GrimFang > and realised how weak minded carebears are
[ 2016.06.17 03:34:48 ] Max GrimFang > and how a strong player would be able to tear them apart and make them do their bidding
[ 2016.06.17 03:35:18 ] Max GrimFang > be it for isk ransoms, or even getting them to die to your guns in an unwinnable fight just for the sake of it
[ 2016.06.17 03:36:13 ] Max GrimFang > Also with solo wardecs in particular
[ 2016.06.17 03:36:20 ] Max GrimFang > sec Wt
[ 2016.06.17 03:36:31 ] Toxic Yaken > np
[ 2016.06.17 03:37:17 ] Max GrimFang > ok killed it
[ 2016.06.17 03:37:25 ] Max GrimFang > as i was saying with solo wardecs
[ 2016.06.17 03:37:35 ] Max GrimFang > you have the unique ability to actually create your own fun
[ 2016.06.17 03:37:38 ] Max GrimFang > your own content
[ 2016.06.17 03:37:38 ] Toxic Yaken > That's funny to me by the way, the first time I tried EVE and it didn't stick, Cannibal Kane wardecced my corp and killed me. He reimbursed my ship after we chatted
[ 2016.06.17 03:38:06 ] Max GrimFang > in a game where alot of people spend their time waiting for others to create drama or content
[ 2016.06.17 03:38:11 ] Toxic Yaken > So how long did you do solo wardeccing then?
[ 2016.06.17 03:38:37 ] Max GrimFang > wow i prob did solo wardecs on and off for a year and a half
[ 2016.06.17 03:40:27 ] Max GrimFang > just like cannibal kane
[ 2016.06.17 03:41:02 ] Max GrimFang > except i am probably 10x more sucessful then him in terms of kills
[ 2016.06.17 03:41:19 ] Max GrimFang > but because he marketed himself so well through blogs i bet he made way more isk then i ever made
[ 2016.06.17 03:41:27 ] Toxic Yaken > And you were able to make a living off of this?
[ 2016.06.17 03:42:10 ] Max GrimFang > yes currently i make enough isk per month to plex 3 accounts
[ 2016.06.17 03:42:47 ] Max GrimFang > thanks to the amount of active wardecs my current allliance provides
[ 2016.06.17 03:43:49 ] Toxic Yaken > And when you were solo?
[ 2016.06.17 03:44:25 ] Max GrimFang > when i was solo, i made 500mil every 2 weeks
[ 2016.06.17 03:44:30 ] Max GrimFang > much lower
[ 2016.06.17 03:44:45 ] Max GrimFang > and thats a high estimate =p
[ 2016.06.17 03:45:03 ] Max GrimFang > however most important was having fun
[ 2016.06.17 03:45:12 ] Max GrimFang > and i made plenty of friends along the way
[ 2016.06.17 03:45:29 ] Toxic Yaken > :D
[ 2016.06.17 03:47:27 ] Toxic Yaken > Moving right along, so why live in Highsec for so long? Why not try out low, null or WHs?
[ 2016.06.17 03:48:10 ] Max GrimFang > ok multiple reasons
[ 2016.06.17 03:48:24 ] Max GrimFang > i really enjoy flying expensive ships
[ 2016.06.17 03:48:59 ] Max GrimFang > where when i do get into fights, my skill and components of my ship matter and affect the outcome
[ 2016.06.17 03:49:34 ] Max GrimFang > where as if i do get in a fight in nullsec or low, i wouldnt be able to fly the way i enjoy because " Blops "
[ 2016.06.17 03:49:50 ] Max GrimFang > would probably get swarmed
[ 2016.06.17 03:50:26 ] Max GrimFang > from a player who plays as a lonewolf most of the time spent in eve
[ 2016.06.17 03:50:51 ] Max GrimFang > living in nullsec terrifys me
[ 2016.06.17 03:51:05 ] Max GrimFang > whereas i did try living in lowsec for a month in a pvp corp
[ 2016.06.17 03:51:25 ] Max GrimFang > i was bored to tears
[ 2016.06.17 03:52:23 ] Max GrimFang > WH i have absolutely no experience with it and i intend to try it out in the future
[ 2016.06.17 03:55:37 ] Toxic Yaken > Alright moving onto some of the discussion questions - what do you think of the current state of wars as they make up a big part of your gameplay?
[ 2016.06.17 03:58:40 ] Max GrimFang > hmm
[ 2016.06.17 03:58:54 ] Max GrimFang > obviously from the perspective of a merc
[ 2016.06.17 03:59:21 ] Max GrimFang > i would love to see a mechanic where if i wardec a corperation, no one would be able to leave said corperation for the week
[ 2016.06.17 03:59:31 ] Max GrimFang > that would be fantastic'
[ 2016.06.17 03:59:58 ] Max GrimFang > you agree yes?
[ 2016.06.17 04:00:36 ] Toxic Yaken > erm no actually
[ 2016.06.17 04:00:49 ] Max GrimFang > lol
[ 2016.06.17 04:00:52 ] Toxic Yaken > :P
[ 2016.06.17 04:02:55 ] Toxic Yaken > I understand the frusteration from the merc side, but in the grand scheme of things I think players should have the ability to remove themselves from a corporation if they don't want to participate in a war
[ 2016.06.17 04:03:29 ] Toxic Yaken > But I think that it should be encouraged to stick the war out and try to actually fight back.
[ 2016.06.17 04:04:46 ] Max GrimFang > well most dont
[ 2016.06.17 04:05:01 ] Max GrimFang > anyways i have a strong dislike for eve's carebear community
[ 2016.06.17 04:05:10 ] Max GrimFang > i think its a sickness
[ 2016.06.17 04:05:22 ] Max GrimFang > it makes the game soft
[ 2016.06.17 04:05:47 ] Max GrimFang > but thats just me
[ 2016.06.17 04:06:51 ] Toxic Yaken > I get where you're coming from, highsec definately has a large and somewhat reclusive PVE population that really doesnt want to participate in pvp
[ 2016.06.17 04:08:17 ] Toxic Yaken > Ok well, do you think that the shift CCP has made with the addition of citadels and future plans for more structures to give players a greater sense of their own space is going to impact wars in highsec?
[ 2016.06.17 04:09:31 ] Max GrimFang > well i love the new expansion
[ 2016.06.17 04:09:52 ] Max GrimFang > to have a nice player owned fortress in all parts of space
[ 2016.06.17 04:10:11 ] Max GrimFang > it definately beats a out of date POS
[ 2016.06.17 04:10:32 ] Max GrimFang > i myself will own a citadel of my own in the future
[ 2016.06.17 04:10:39 ] Toxic Yaken > Have you had the chance to fight over any citadels so far?
[ 2016.06.17 04:10:42 ] Max GrimFang > it will be AWESEME
[ 2016.06.17 04:10:46 ] Toxic Yaken > haha
[ 2016.06.17 04:10:50 ] Max GrimFang > yes i have
[ 2016.06.17 04:10:53 ] Max GrimFang > 3 times
[ 2016.06.17 04:11:00 ] Toxic Yaken > How's that been?
[ 2016.06.17 04:11:34 ] Max GrimFang > extremely fun, could definately taste the fear from the besieged players hiding inside their citadel firing back at us with their puny guns
[ 2016.06.17 04:12:28 ] Toxic Yaken > xD
[ 2016.06.17 04:12:33 ] Max GrimFang > and they would pay billions of isk for a leave me alone fee
[ 2016.06.17 04:13:41 ] Toxic Yaken > Do you think that a lot of your playstyle is going to focus towards operating around citadels in the future?
[ 2016.06.17 04:16:39 ] Max GrimFang > yes i would definately would like to make it so
[ 2016.06.17 04:16:51 ] Max GrimFang > and it is my current objective once i have secured enough isk
[ 2016.06.17 04:17:13 ] Max GrimFang > you will be welcomed to stay and operate my citadel
[ 2016.06.17 04:17:34 ] Max GrimFang > =p
[ 2016.06.17 04:17:59 ] Toxic Yaken > :P Thanks. You can come visit ours in Botane sometime
[ 2016.06.17 04:18:31 ] Max GrimFang > no kidding
[ 2016.06.17 04:18:34 ] Max GrimFang > thanks for the intel
[ 2016.06.17 04:18:38 ] Max GrimFang > we didnt know
[ 2016.06.17 04:19:26 ] Toxic Yaken > I'm pretty sure it's on grid with a gate, so I don't even feel bad
[ 2016.06.17 04:19:31 ] Toxic Yaken > Now I know that you've spent a lot of time doing wars, do you have any experience or thoughts on any of the following: Missions, Mining, Incursions, Industry, Exploration?
[ 2016.06.17 04:20:58 ] Max GrimFang > missions can be pretty fun tbh
[ 2016.06.17 04:21:21 ] Max GrimFang > i have infiltrated many corps with spy toons with the objective to kill their shiny missioners
[ 2016.06.17 04:21:49 ] Max GrimFang > a result of that is spending quite some time running the missions sites with them
[ 2016.06.17 04:22:00 ] Max GrimFang > strange but missions are fun
[ 2016.06.17 04:22:04 ] Max GrimFang > i give it 6/10
[ 2016.06.17 04:22:13 ] Max GrimFang > miners should just rot and die
[ 2016.06.17 04:22:32 ] Max GrimFang > paying for a game and eating rocks
[ 2016.06.17 04:22:33 ] Max GrimFang > 1/10
[ 2016.06.17 04:22:51 ] Max GrimFang > i have no experience in industry and exploration
[ 2016.06.17 04:24:30 ] Toxic Yaken > Personnally really enjoy exploration right now, its been good practicie for scanning things down cause im terribad at it
[ 2016.06.17 04:24:45 ] Toxic Yaken > What didn't you like about missions?
[ 2016.06.17 04:25:19 ] Max GrimFang > just that fact that most missions seem extremely similar to each other
[ 2016.06.17 04:25:36 ] Max GrimFang > so lack of excitment
[ 2016.06.17 04:25:36 ] Max GrimFang > haha
[ 2016.06.17 04:25:38 ] Max GrimFang > u know?
[ 2016.06.17 04:26:03 ] Max GrimFang > i am sure running those dangerous seeker sites in WH would be way more epic
[ 2016.06.17 04:27:34 ] Toxic Yaken > You should consider trying the epic story arcs if it ever strikes you, i hear they're really good
[ 2016.06.17 04:30:38 ] Toxic Yaken > Moving along - What do you think about the whole new player experience and the new opportunities system?
[ 2016.06.17 04:30:56 ] Max GrimFang > what do you mean " new opportunities system ?
[ 2016.06.17 04:31:23 ] Toxic Yaken > I guess its not that new now
[ 2016.06.17 04:31:55 ] Max GrimFang > do you mean the 10k sp for every npc rat u kille
[ 2016.06.17 04:31:57 ] Max GrimFang > kill*
[ 2016.06.17 04:32:03 ] Toxic Yaken > CCP created a feature for new players that branches out as you do activities to learn the basics of the game
[ 2016.06.17 04:32:12 ] Toxic Yaken > to do*
[ 2016.06.17 04:32:36 ] Toxic Yaken > No the recurring opportunities are different, but if you want to give input on that I'll take it too :P
[ 2016.06.17 04:33:23 ] Max GrimFang > bro toxic
[ 2016.06.17 04:33:33 ] Max GrimFang > i gotta run
[ 2016.06.17 04:33:41 ] Max GrimFang > can we hit pause on this interview
[ 2016.06.17 04:33:43 ] Toxic Yaken > aw, no problem
[ 2016.06.17 04:33:51 ] Max GrimFang > and continue later
[ 2016.06.17 04:33:52 ] Max GrimFang > sorrryyy

(Continued a week later)

[ 2016.06.25 05:35:23 ] Max GrimFang > ready when you are
[ 2016.06.25 05:40:30 ] Toxic Yaken > Alright so the last time we talked I was asking you about what you thought of the new player experience
[ 2016.06.25 05:41:19 ] Max GrimFang > alright
[ 2016.06.25 05:41:36 ] Max GrimFang > i think the new player experience is pretty overwhelming
[ 2016.06.25 05:41:41 ] Max GrimFang > in terms of learning curve
[ 2016.06.25 05:42:08 ] Max GrimFang > you literally have to depend on more experienced players to show you the way
[ 2016.06.25 05:42:28 ] Max GrimFang > which can easily lead to scams and mischieve
[ 2016.06.25 05:43:11 ] Max GrimFang > when i was a noob flying a pvp frig in my first month in game
[ 2016.06.25 05:43:27 ] Max GrimFang > i blindly followed my ceo of that time into lowsec where he awoxed me for laughs
[ 2016.06.25 05:43:41 ] Max GrimFang > that pissed me off.
[ 2016.06.25 05:48:17 ] Toxic Yaken > Do you think there are any benefits to explaining some of the player created content to new players then? Or better they discover it on their own?
[ 2016.06.25 05:49:32 ] Max GrimFang > well when i first started
[ 2016.06.25 05:49:50 ] Max GrimFang > i was well aware of the scams and brutal nature of this game
[ 2016.06.25 05:49:56 ] Max GrimFang > and i still got awoxed
[ 2016.06.25 05:50:29 ] Max GrimFang > so i would say even with explainations abt player created content, the result will still remain the same
[ 2016.06.25 05:50:38 ] Max GrimFang > we will own discover on our own i guess
[ 2016.06.25 05:50:52 ] Max GrimFang > but thats what makes this game unique compared to other MMORPGS
[ 2016.06.25 05:53:54 ] Toxic Yaken > Is there anything you think all new players should be taught as part of their education?
[ 2016.06.25 05:54:19 ] Max GrimFang > yes a bootcamp for pvp
[ 2016.06.25 05:54:21 ] Max GrimFang > =p
[ 2016.06.25 05:54:51 ] Max GrimFang > all new players should start the game
[ 2016.06.25 05:54:59 ] Max GrimFang > in a CCP owned corperation
[ 2016.06.25 05:55:11 ] Max GrimFang > teaching them how to PvP
[ 2016.06.25 05:55:32 ] Max GrimFang > once they are competent enough, they can leave
[ 2016.06.25 05:55:45 ] Max GrimFang > released into the wild
[ 2016.06.25 05:56:54 ] Toxic Yaken > Alright, here's a bigger picture question - if you could change anything about the game, what would it be?
[ 2016.06.25 05:59:07 ] Max GrimFang > 1. A playable alien race for us to play. A new faction ship tree
[ 2016.06.25 05:59:30 ] Max GrimFang > 2. Allowing us to interact with our first person characters when docked in station
[ 2016.06.25 05:59:40 ] Max GrimFang > like walk around and meet at the bar and stuff
[ 2016.06.25 06:01:14 ] Toxic Yaken > Freezer room for your corpses
[ 2016.06.25 06:02:02 ] Toxic Yaken > has been a popular suggestion for captains quarters stuff
[ 2016.06.25 06:02:08 ] Max GrimFang > Lol..
[ 2016.06.25 06:02:23 ] Max GrimFang > for me i would like personal trophy room
[ 2016.06.25 06:04:14 ] Toxic Yaken > Any gameplay related suggestions?
[ 2016.06.25 06:09:06 ] Max GrimFang > hmm
[ 2016.06.25 06:09:42 ] Max GrimFang > a trade window between players
[ 2016.06.25 06:09:47 ] Max GrimFang > where they can do it in space
[ 2016.06.25 06:09:53 ] Max GrimFang > instead of can jettisoning
[ 2016.06.25 06:12:36 ] Max GrimFang > i also would like to see wardecs extend from 7 days to 30 days
[ 2016.06.25 06:12:52 ] Max GrimFang > no real war lasts only 7 days in RL
[ 2016.06.25 06:12:59 ] Toxic Yaken > whoa 30?
[ 2016.06.25 06:13:01 ] Max GrimFang > except for the isrealis
[ 2016.06.25 06:13:23 ] Toxic Yaken > uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
[ 2016.06.25 06:13:28 ] Max GrimFang > yeah so its more realistic you know?
[ 2016.06.25 06:13:52 ] Toxic Yaken > So would you want to see a change in costs and the like to scale it?
[ 2016.06.25 06:14:19 ] Max GrimFang > and also would love to see watchlists to come back
[ 2016.06.25 06:14:44 ] Toxic Yaken > sadly i dont think thats going to happen :(
[ 2016.06.25 06:14:54 ] Max GrimFang > also
[ 2016.06.25 06:14:59 ] Max GrimFang > our bounty system is rubbish
[ 2016.06.25 06:15:04 ] Max GrimFang > you know right?
[ 2016.06.25 06:15:35 ] Toxic Yaken > of course
[ 2016.06.25 06:15:40 ] Max GrimFang > they also need to fix the bug
[ 2016.06.25 06:15:46 ] Max GrimFang > in relation to killrights
[ 2016.06.25 06:15:48 ] Toxic Yaken > ?
[ 2016.06.25 06:15:49 ] Max GrimFang > bad coding
[ 2016.06.25 06:16:04 ] Max GrimFang > for example
[ 2016.06.25 06:16:10 ] Max GrimFang > undocks in 20mil kr
[ 2016.06.25 06:16:15 ] Max GrimFang > i lock u up and active
[ 2016.06.25 06:16:19 ] Max GrimFang > activate*
[ 2016.06.25 06:16:28 ] Max GrimFang > and it says killright no longer active
[ 2016.06.25 06:16:45 ] Toxic Yaken > Ah so its not updating properlyyyy
[ 2016.06.25 06:17:00 ] Toxic Yaken > You see the similar thing where the costs will be wrong too
[ 2016.06.25 06:17:21 ] Max GrimFang > yeah its bad coding
[ 2016.06.25 06:17:34 ] Toxic Yaken > I think that's just associated with session changes, but agreed that it can be annoying
[ 2016.06.25 06:19:22 ] Max GrimFang > esp in highsec
[ 2016.06.25 06:19:27 ] Toxic Yaken > alright one final question - is there anything you've found disappointing or misleading about that game since you started playing?
[ 2016.06.25 06:19:28 ] Max GrimFang > i mean in low or null you wouldnt care
[ 2016.06.25 06:19:39 ] Toxic Yaken > especially in null :P
[ 2016.06.25 06:25:11 ] Max GrimFang > hmm
[ 2016.06.25 06:25:22 ] Max GrimFang > tough question
[ 2016.06.25 06:25:27 ] Max GrimFang > i love this game
[ 2016.06.25 06:25:28 ] Max GrimFang > hang on
[ 2016.06.25 06:25:42 ] Max GrimFang > can i complain that plex prices are too high
[ 2016.06.25 06:25:43 ] Max GrimFang > =p
[ 2016.06.25 06:26:15 ] Toxic Yaken > i mean, sure :P
[ 2016.06.25 06:27:49 ] Toxic Yaken > But more just curious of maybe when you first started and as you were learning if there was anything you were completely misinformed about?
[ 2016.06.25 06:33:42 ] Max GrimFang > i would say i cannot think of any
[ 2016.06.25 06:33:48 ] Max GrimFang > i knew what i was getting myself into
[ 2016.06.25 06:34:01 ] Toxic Yaken > alright fair enough
[ 2016.06.25 06:34:04 ] Max GrimFang > so yup theres your answer =p
[ 2016.06.25 06:34:19 ] Max GrimFang > Toxic Yaken CSM 2017
[ 2016.06.25 06:34:28 ] Toxic Yaken > thanks <3
[ 2016.06.25 06:34:42 ] Toxic Yaken > And thanks for letting me wrap this interview up ;)