230: 5th Annual Black Mark Awards

“I have an unpopular opinion on this.”

-Reaction to interview with CCP Rattati and Swift
-Long overdue Contract Updates!
-SNUFF dreadbomb trapped in place
-New nullsec conflicts starting up: TRI vs FIRE and NC. vs BOSS
-2021 Black Mark Awards winners announced!

Will Rote be able to save both of their Fortizars this week?
  • Yes 80%, 12 votes
    12 votes 80%
    12 votes - 80% of all votes
  • No 20%, 3 votes
    3 votes 20%
    3 votes - 20% of all votes
Total Votes: 15
February 2, 2022 - February 14, 2022
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229: Rattati Redux

“Devs replying to you on Reddit isn’t a God given right either.”

-CCP Swift and CCP Rattati join the show for an in-depth, no holds barred interview

-Scarcity, the Age of Prosperity, their rollouts/marketing, and what the data is telling CCP now

-Gaining and maintaining player trust

-NFTs, blockchain, and how emerging tech trends relate to EVE’s future

-The Doctor Who event: who licensed who, what resources went into it, what CCP’s learning from it, and the wholesome reason behind it all

-Hot topics for 2022 including (but not limited to): structures, FW, untapped PVE experiences, approach to ship balancing, and CCP’s current thinking on priorities and prioritization

-Voting for the 2021 Black Mark Awards is now live! VOTE HERE!

Has this interview changed how you see CCP Rattati?
  • Yes, I see him less favorably now 47%, 139 votes
    139 votes 47%
    139 votes - 47% of all votes
  • Yes, I see him more favorably now 27%, 79 votes
    79 votes 27%
    79 votes - 27% of all votes
  • No, pretty much the same 27%, 79 votes
    79 votes 27%
    79 votes - 27% of all votes
Total Votes: 297
January 18, 2022 - January 31, 2022
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228: Thunderdome III

Two Forts enter, one Fort leaves!”

-The Mittani’s interview has improved his image; Andy gives his thoughts

-Review of the Winter Nexus event 2021

-Mining patch! Scarcity is “officially” “over” How good/bad was its final form and how is it being received by the miners among us?

-INIT expands its jump bridge network into Cloud Ring, at TRI’s expense

-FRT/WinterCo vs Rote/Pochven Militia continues to blaze hot with two weekends of do-or-die Fortizar timers

Miners: Is the "Prosperity" Patch as bad as you thought?
  • No 56%, 14 votes
    14 votes 56%
    14 votes - 56% of all votes
  • I haven't mined since the patch 36%, 9 votes
    9 votes 36%
    9 votes - 36% of all votes
  • Yes 8%, 2 votes
    2 votes 8%
    2 votes - 8% of all votes
Total Votes: 25
December 13, 2021 - December 27, 2021
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226: The AT Experience

“I believe a ship boundary violated…”

Alek, Andy, and Laeve are joined by Noir. EU director Robert Mason and The Network AT captain Ovyx Tilleren to recount and relive NET’s first and extremely memorable alliance tournament run.

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