A man walked along a lower deck promenade of a low security system station in Heimatar space. He knew ahead of time that the lower levels of stations were typically less safe than the well-patrolled public higher levels, but he was searching for something specific not available in the safer areas. Continue reading →

It is said that greed is fueled by a lust for power, a pursuit from the insecure.

I couldn’t say I disagreed with that philosophy even though I liked to consider myself an altruistic philanthropist at times. Truth be told, even that could be seen as self-serving. “Look at what I did for the good of many.” The hero complex was far too common in people and almost never born of truly heroic motives.

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I was genuinely shocked at the news:

Fly safe EON, old chum. Over eight years you did some good stuff and helped a few people to their dream jobs (and me to a dream wife), but it’s time to settle into the retirement village for old game magazines and tell anyone who’ll listen how EVE used to be. I’ll pop by from time to time to see how you’re coping. – Richie Shoemaker

I get it. It’s a digital age and a lot of large publications have been struggling, let alone the little magazine that could. I understand that EON is no longer considered commercially viable. It still sucks. Continue reading →

Still sure you want to be Roc? The Fandom contest is over. Time for an ego check. It went poorly for many reasons I’ll explain and own up to now. Integrity isn’t just about claiming your victories, but also acknowledging your failures.

Before I get into it I do want to thank everyone that did help me get this contest rolling, did show an interest, did enter or help promote it. Thank you for always believing. I do my best to serve our community and I am appreciative that you see that and continue to support my efforts.

You are what keeps me going when I stumble.

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Colonel Wieler,

I’m a huge fan of your music, especially the production quality and layers in your soundtracks. One Night of Roc was alright but I found the fake guitars a little fake (not that I could do better). I’ve recently wondered if you’ve ever tried other genres like dubstep, minimal tech/house, country, rap, or pop music? Soundtracks are great but it would be nice to hear what else you can do.

– Pop Rock

Firstly, I see what you did there with your signature. Continue reading →

This edition of the Blog Banter is forged from suggestions from #tweetfleet members @KaedaMaxwell, @RocWieler and @TigerlilyFenix.

In a socially-driven game environment such as EVE Online’s, everyone has an agenda. CCP promotes its products and has an army of volunteers to do the same; corporations and alliances deliver entertaining recruitment drives, CSM election candidates solicit for voter favour, bloggers and podcasters opine to their audiences.

In this intricate web of communication, influence and control; what part does propaganda play in your game?

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“How are you?” they ask, in typical small talk fashion.

“I am mighty.” I reply, or with something equally unusual to hopefully stir thought.

I’ve been working hard these last few years to get my life in good health – mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially. They are all related. It’s iceberg theory. Continue reading →