Representation And Entitlement
“Those who simply voted a ballot as prescribed by CFC leadership […] were never really voting for ‘me’ in the first place, but I will continue to represent you … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleThe Economy of EVE
Whenever EVE Online is considered in its totality, the sandbox nature of the game will be at the centre of discussion. Most will focus on the emergent ship combat between players, but while exploding …...
View ArticleThe Economy of EVE – Part 2
In the first part of this series I mentioned the lack of a financial sector in EVE Online because previous scams made EVE players wary to … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleThe New Eden Order
If you are a regular reader of this site, then you have known me as a nuanced writer who aspires to deliver balanced analysis and commentary. This stops today! It´s time to stand up, citizens … [visit...
View ArticlePVP Ethics
Recently I took out a scram-kite Incursus for a spin because I wanted to test the fit in a real … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleIn The Name Of Jove
CCP have recently revealed a number of hints and lore-related news which sparked the imagination of many players. Not since visit site to read more]
View ArticleThis Is For Your Protection
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Benjamin … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleNoobflood
It has been two weeks since the “This is EVE” trailer was released. Enough time to take a look at the impact it had on new player numbers. All things considered, it was not the largest influx of …...
View ArticleThe Promised Land
Some time ago I wrote an article about the parallels between Ayn Rand’s philosophy and EVE Online. Back then I named the Caldari State as expression of an ideal Randian society, but when it comes …...
View ArticleCelebrity Devs
The EVE community loves its celebrities, and the players’ relationship with CCP’s development team is just as passionate. Many players follow the comings and goings of the company’s staff with … [visit...
View ArticleHoliday In-Jokes
During the winter holiday season, CCP traditionally distributes gifts to the players. Some of those are useful, others are just for fun and some refer to in-jokes or game-related events. This year we …...
View ArticleThe Grand Chessboard 2014
Due to a rather rushed release of this piece, a few errors and misinterpretations of facts have found their way into the description of events during the Halloween War. It is not the intention of …...
View ArticleNo Longer A Game
EVE Online is a game with few rules. Espionage, betrayal, scams and traps are part and parcel of player interaction. Most EVE players accept that, and many even embrace one or more of those aspects. …...
View ArticleThe Gallente – Caldari War: Why We Fight
There are two long-standing conflicts in EVE’s backstory. Faction Warfare and a number of missions are constructed around their narratives. While the war between the Amarr and Minmatar is based on …...
View ArticleThe Gallente – Caldari War: Peace and Resurgence
In the first part of this historical overview, we learned how the Caldari and Gallente turned from cooperative neighbours into bitter rivals. … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleThe Caldari – Gallente War: Rise Of The Militias
At the dawn of the Empyrean Age, CONCORD faced its first crucible and failed to prevent interstellar war from breaking out yet again. Like the Gallente in the visit site to read more]
View ArticleThe Limiting Factor
The minutes of the Winter Summit obscure many things behind the NDA, but one thing has become obvious: several CSM members have asked for a rebalance (read: nerf) of certain ships and weapon systems. …...
View ArticleThe Art Of Being Offensive
Recently the subject of ethical interaction and in particular how offensive language is used in the game has entered the general discussion again with three posts by visit site to read more]
View ArticleWho Are The Drifters?
“Scientists are far from reaching a consensus”, Scope News reported recently in relation to Caroline’s Star and the … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleMy Spaceship Politics
It is that time of the year again: CSM elections. Rather than giving you a list of endorsed candidates, I’ll share some of my own reflections on this year’s election. Not that I can claim any … [visit...
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