Anyone play EVE?

[Nerotic7]

By EVE, I mean EVE Online, the amazing space game that keeps getting into the news with these stories of thousands of real dollars worth of spaceships getting blown up. But sadly, they don't cover EVE's politics and trading. Politics is what makes this game what it is and creates all these big battles. Trading? Well, some people say that's the real game. Basically, it's staring at spreadsheets all day with the opportunity to make millions of dollars. Yes, I said dollars, not virtual currency.  So, my question is, do any of you play it?

[Corrupted_Fear]

I've tried to get into it before, but not lately. I love the idea, but between the time investment and the monthly sub, I start to wonder if it's really worth it.  I'm a huge space sim fan, and this is (currently, until star citizen) the best out there, but it looks more of a polotics/ economic sim than a space sim, which is fine and cool, but I just don't know if its worth it. I'm open minded though, if anybody thinks it is, please explain why!

[Nerotic7]

I've tried to get into it before, but not lately. I love the idea, but between the time investment and the monthly sub, I start to wonder if it's really worth it.  I'm a huge space sim fan, and this is (currently, until star citizen) the best out there, but it looks more of a polotics/ economic sim than a space sim, which is fine and cool, but I just don't know if its worth it. I'm open minded though, if anybody thinks it is, please explain why!

Have you ever taken a shot at Space Engineers? It's a minecraft sort of game, but it's in space and quite fun. Look up the videos of a guy called LastStandGamers for a better look on it.




Anyways, about EVE, it doesn't actually require much time investment on your part. As long as you don't put yourself into a super active null corp, you'll be able to be off and on whenever you desire. Not to mention that the PLEX can be purchased with in-game currency, which means if you play your cards right, you will only have to plex once.

[Corrupted_Fear]

I have heard of space engineers, but I'm waiting till its more fleshed out. I currently play the X series on and off, mainly X3. It's a bit dated, but still an amazing space/business sim. I might try out eve again, it sure does look pretty, even if there isn't much "flight skill" involved. In all honestly, I'm just looking for something to hold me over till Star Citizen or Elite is released and affordable, assuming they are decent games.

[Nerotic7]

Star Citizen is going to be amazing, but it's going to be difficult to run on anything less than a GTX 7609(or equivalent.)

Not to mention I believe it's going to be built around joystick control.

[Corrupted_Fear]

Honestly, if its a game that is really that good, and will keep entertained for a while, I'm ok with that. The only game that has done that for me is starcraft, no matter what I keep going back to it. Hopefully Star Citizen will be the same way, and between the two, I should be set for a very long time. By the time it's released hopefully something like a 760 will be a bit more affordable, along with the HOTAS set up. Plus the rift, it will be quite an investment, but like I said, if it provides really enjoyable and long lasting entertainment, then I'm willing to spend a little.