BB 60 – Nothing Succeeds Like Success

Hi All,

I know! Two posts in one day!! I’m half in and half out of a chair with my son sprawled across my chest asleep. He’s been ill on and off but has had a good few weeks now, though he’s got a bug at the moment that I’m sincerely he throws off quickly this time round. He is the product of much love, good food and great care. The sum of all his experiences to date, both good and bad, and he’s learning and growing at a fantastic rate.

EvE is a little like this at present, growing, changing. There have been mistakes to be sure, but like we all do when faced with the results of those mistakes, CCP is learning. They have learned what is reasonable as far as openness and transparency goes. They have learned that we, the players (for the most part) are due respect. Above all, they have learned not to be afraid of making decisions, to step into the unknown and trust that they can meet whatever challenge might arise.

Whatever may come, the past foundations must also be acknowledged. This is a ten year old game. One that can still be played over dial up (albeit slowly) and on a lower spec machine too. No bleeding edge requirements just to boot the game. The advent of the CSM, and the realization of what that actually means to all parties concerned. Fanfest. The monument. No other game designer that I’m aware of can point to these things and say, yes, we have done all of the same.

CCP as a company to me appears to be to be just out of adolescence. A pimpy, gangly youth, occasionally tripping over feet too big, but one with a massive amount of potential. The still growing bones hint at future size. Strength is there, as well as hard won self belief, sometimes in the face of extra-ordinary criticism. Their teams are stuffed full with some VERY smart people, they are dynamic, adventurous and keen to knock our socks off.

By any measure, CCP has grown, matured and survived in an ever changing market and against some very stiff competition. And while the bottom line is always going to be the final arbiter, as far as I’m concerned CCP is a success.

 

H

 

P.S  – Here are some other participants. Have a read, and by all means, weigh in yourselves. Another measure is how dynamic the community is, but that rests with us… hint hint 🙂

Sand, Cider and Spaceships – They’re CCP, They March On Fearlessly.
Eveoganda – On New Wings
Jakob’s Eve Checklist – What’s Op Success for CCP?
Mabrick’s Mumblings – Measuring Success – Only One Thing Matters
The Nosy Gamer – Measuring Success
Inner Sanctum of the Ninveah – The Measure of a Game
A Missioner in Eve – metrics
Rinn’s Rants – Metrics