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Topic |
Xenuria
Gallente
Genos Occidere
HYDRA RELOADED |
Posted - 2011.06.16 12:54:00 - [ 1]
I want an honest response to the following hypothetical questions.
If I were to Donate a few million US Dollars to CCP would they then be able to hire more people and turn out expansions faster and in better quality?
I realize that money dose not solve anything and money can't fix stupid but I still wonder sometimes if having more money and to that end more resources would in any way help CCP become more efficient at their job.
They are rolling out Incarna 1 CQ at a time and it's taking so long for them to do so when most larger gaming Devs would take a fraction of the time. I wonder is money and man power a factor?
If I wanted to directly influence gameplay changes could I not just Buy CCP? |
Alpine 69
Rubbish Superheroes
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Posted - 2011.06.16 12:59:00 - [ 2]
Edited by: Alpine 69 on 16/06/2011 12:59:19
I'm not sure what kind of type firm CCP games is, but if they have shares for sale then you should be able to go ahead and buy 51%. As a result of that you should be able to exert some major influence over their decision making. |
Katra Novac |
Posted - 2011.06.16 13:01:00 - [ 3]
Money and man power is always a factor.
How money and man power is used is also a factor. |
Davich MacGregor
Minmatar
Stellar Products and Quality Resources
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Posted - 2011.06.16 13:01:00 - [ 4]
They are working on rolling DUST out next year some time.
They are working on making EVE free to pay and yet profitable at the same time to coincide with free to play DUST roll out.
They are working on making their 'stuff' less hackable.
So, you see, they have their hands full working on all these things at the same time. |
Brooks Puuntai
Minmatar
Nomadic Asylum
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Posted - 2011.06.16 13:04:00 - [ 5]
You forgot developing World of Darkness. |
Jason1138 |
Posted - 2011.06.16 13:04:00 - [ 6]
they're clearly spending more time implementing micro transactions than they are doing anything content wise. giving them a few million wouldn't change anything |
Xenuria
Gallente
Genos Occidere
HYDRA RELOADED |
Posted - 2011.06.16 13:04:00 - [ 7]
 Originally by: Davich MacGregor
They are working on rolling DUST out next year some time.
They are working on making EVE free to pay and yet profitable at the same time to coincide with free to play DUST roll out.
They are working on making their 'stuff' less hackable.
So, you see, they have their hands full working on all these things at the same time.
If their hands are full then why not give them some more hands? |
Atticus Fynch
Gallente |
Posted - 2011.06.16 13:05:00 - [ 8]
Originally by: Katra Novac
Money and man power is always a factor.
How money and man power is used is also a factor.
^this Throwing money at a "problem" doesnt always solve it. |
Barakkus |
Posted - 2011.06.16 13:59:00 - [ 9]
That would last one whole expansion cycle probably... Do something better and donate to me and I'll make a game to rival EVE  |
Gnulpie
Minmatar
Miner Tech |
Posted - 2011.06.16 14:07:00 - [ 10]
If you offer enough money to the shareholders, they will sell you their shares until you have enough to control the company. Same as with every other company.
Giving them directly some money just like this? I don't think that this will work. They will pocket your money and continue their usual way, nothing will change. |
Jose Black
Amarr
Royal Amarr Institute |
Posted - 2011.06.16 14:36:00 - [ 11]
Edited by: Jose Black on 16/06/2011 14:38:14
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks's_law
Edit: direct link got screwed by forum |
HostageTaker
Gallente
Band of Freelancers
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Posted - 2011.06.16 15:18:00 - [ 12]
You'd be better off spending those millions on keys of coke and really expensive *****s...
#winning |
HeIIfire11 |
Posted - 2011.06.16 15:23:00 - [ 13]
Originally by: Gnulpie
If you offer enough money to the shareholders, they will sell you their shares until you have enough to control the company. Same as with every other company.
Giving them directly some money just like this? I don't think that this will work. They will pocket your money and continue their usual way, nothing will change.
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Gwenywell Shumuku |
Posted - 2011.06.16 15:26:00 - [ 14]
NO, money is not the problem here. If you would donate them a few millions, nothing would change. They probably would spend it on some new projects, but not on EVE.
Thats what they do since the bought Whitewolf. |
Xenuria
Gallente
Genos Occidere
HYDRA RELOADED |
Posted - 2011.06.16 17:07:00 - [ 15]
Originally by: Gnulpie
If you offer enough money to the shareholders, they will sell you their shares until you have enough to control the company. Same as with every other company.
Giving them directly some money just like this? I don't think that this will work. They will pocket your money and continue their usual way, nothing will change.
So if I gain at least 51% of the shares then they will have to answer to me on things? Dose it really work like that? |
Illwill Bill
Svea Crusaders
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Posted - 2011.06.16 17:23:00 - [ 16]
Originally by: Xenuria
Originally by: Gnulpie
If you offer enough money to the shareholders, they will sell you their shares until you have enough to control the company. Same as with every other company.
Giving them directly some money just like this? I don't think that this will work. They will pocket your money and continue their usual way, nothing will change.
So if I gain at least 51% of the shares then they will have to answer to me on things?
Dose it really work like that?[/quote
Yes. |
Aleria Angelis
Eleutherian Guard
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Posted - 2011.06.16 17:28:00 - [ 17]
No
CCP is an independant games company, their shares are not for sale (thank god).
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Cyaxares II |
Posted - 2011.06.16 17:39:00 - [ 18]
Edited by: Cyaxares II on 16/06/2011 17:40:23 Originally by: Aleria Angelis
No
CCP is an independant games company, their shares are not for sale (thank god).
Whether their shares are up for sale or not is entirely up to their shareholders. I don't feel like writing the same post for the third or fourth time, so here is a link to one of its previous incarnations. Also CCP has placed several bonds over the years and almost certainly has outstanding debt with banks - buying shares might net you some influence but CCP's creditors certainly would like to have a word with you push the management into going non-profit. |
Katrishar
Minmatar
Rayn Enterprises
Test Alliance Please Ignore |
Posted - 2011.06.16 18:26:00 - [ 19]
If I were a multi millionaire I would reach out to CCP to offer them a few million to make targeted improvements to the game that are commonly requested by the subscriber base. I would also ask for it in writing that the millions go toward Eve online. |
CCP Guard
C C P
C C P Alliance |
Posted - 2011.06.16 18:43:00 - [ 20]
Originally by: Xenuria
I want an honest response to the following hypothetical questions.
If I were to Donate a few million US Dollars to CCP would they then be able to hire more people and turn out expansions faster and in better quality?
I realize that money dose not solve anything and money can't fix stupid but I still wonder sometimes if having more money and to that end more resources would in any way help CCP become more efficient at their job.
They are rolling out Incarna 1 CQ at a time and it's taking so long for them to do so when most larger gaming Devs would take a fraction of the time. I wonder is money and man power a factor?
If I wanted to directly influence gameplay changes could I not just Buy CCP?
You would be wise to send the money directly to my personal account. I know this company in and out so I would be good at distributing the money for you. Special favor for you, my friend.  |
Terrante |
Posted - 2011.06.16 18:43:00 - [ 21]
Edited by: Terrante on 16/06/2011 18:43:33 Originally by: Xenuria
I want an honest response to the following hypothetical questions.
If I were to Donate a few million US Dollars to CCP would they then be able to hire more people and turn out expansions faster and in better quality?
I realize that money dose not solve anything and money can't fix stupid but I still wonder sometimes if having more money and to that end more resources would in any way help CCP become more efficient at their job.
They are rolling out Incarna 1 CQ at a time and it's taking so long for them to do so when most larger gaming Devs would take a fraction of the time. I wonder is money and man power a factor?
If I wanted to directly influence gameplay changes could I not just Buy CCP?
Problem is, that you would have to cash-out at least 2 Investment Companies, Novator Partners and General Catalyst Partners who are active investors as they prolly are more interested in RoI and not content of a game. |
External Factors |
Posted - 2011.06.16 18:46:00 - [ 22]
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Holy One
SniggWaffe
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Posted - 2011.06.16 19:00:00 - [ 23]
Many happiness my friend! If it will be possible for you to assist us, we would be most grateful. We suggest that you meet with us in person in Lagos Reykjavik, and that during your visit I introduce you to the representatives of the Nigerian Icelanding National Petroleum Company, as well as with certain officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria Icelanding.
Please call me at your earliest convenience at 18-467-4975. Time is of the essence in this matter; very quickly the Icelanding Government will realize that the Central Bank is maintaining this deposit, and attempt to levy certain suppository taxes on it!
Yours truly,
Prince Alyusi Islassis |
Mr Kidd |
Posted - 2011.06.16 19:10:00 - [ 24]
For every million you send me, I'll send CCP 2x! |
GM Zerat
 |
Posted - 2011.06.16 19:13:00 - [ 25]
Edited by: GM Zerat on 17/06/2011 22:25:04Of course the more money CCP has, the more it can invest in hardware, personnel and other resources. This would help Eve, Dust and WoD and any other gaming projects (you could probably specify that the money only go into Eve development if you wish). CCP is a company made by gamers, and it tries to invest as much money as it can back into the games it's making. I'm not aware of any great need for donations and I'm not exactly sure how those are handled, but I'm sure it would be of help though. So if you have a few million lying around that you'd like to get rid of for a good cause, feel free to donate  . Use this page to get in contact with ccp: http://www.ccpgames.com/en/home.aspx p.s. Don't trust Guard, he's a devious one he is. |
Millie Clode
Amarr
Insert Cool Name Here |
Posted - 2011.06.16 19:17:00 - [ 26]
Well if you want to transport those millions safely to iceland, I have a boat and I'll gladly brave the perils of like sharks and the kriegsmarine in the north atlantic on your behalf.
If you contract it all to me i'll meet you in Iceland soon :) |
Atticus Fynch
Gallente |
Posted - 2011.06.16 19:19:00 - [ 27]
If I donate a few million can I get a region named after me? I can see it now, the "Bill Gates" region of New Eden.  |
HeIIfire11 |
Posted - 2011.06.16 19:20:00 - [ 28]
lol bring up cash and you get not only blue bars but red ones too. So thats what it takes. |
Ciar Meara
Amarr
Virtus Vindice
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Posted - 2011.06.16 19:21:00 - [ 29]
With the current Icelandic real ISK down the drain wouldn't a few million buy Reyjavik?
Also at CCP: Nice tries, but it is clear I should hold the money and then give it to trustworthy characters like TOMB and Hellmar (well maybe not hellmar hed use it to fund a cosplay event) |
Patient 2428190
DEGRREE'Fo'FREE Internet Business School |
Posted - 2011.06.16 19:22:00 - [ 30]
Trololololol |
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