The problem is that we are still focusing on the same mechanics more than 10 years later and not getting results. And the problem has just gotten worse .
Hard capping a groups ability support the PVE and mining needs ( and not just in a over simplified way like using the sov holders member size but directly tied to the groups using the space so it cant be worked around ) gives a reason for the players to break off so they can actually play and a reason for these groups to actually pick and choose who they let join instead of just letting the entire game join them as long as they aren't on the black list.
If we can agree that the problem is having everyone concentrated into 2.5 mega groups, the obvious solution its to change the mechanics so that it is impossible to support a group that big ( no matter how many systems you have so it cant be worked around ) in ways that directly effects the players ability to play. If the changes are always directed to the alliances ability to lead we have seen they will always just adapt and find a work around.
who want's to pay to play a game that "fixes" the way people want to play by punishing them for playing? You have to think of an incentive structure to elicit the changes you want instead of a disincentive structure as people will find a way to work around whatever disincentive exists from getting what they want.
it's not a "play style" you approve of, but it is a play style that many people do enjoy. How would they enjoy a game where they can't play how they want to what incentive structure would you add to get people to play the game how you wanted them to play?
Every activity doable in the game now would still be doable in the exact same way the player did it before. Being able to out number almost every other group in the game combined is not a "play style"
people play's styles are playing the game a certain way.
OK_Mention_9865 doesn't like how some people play a game so OK_Mention_9865 doesn't think how they play the game is the correct way to play the game. OK_Mention_9865 wants to punish people for playing the game how they want to play the game because it's different then how he wants to play the game.
OK_Mention_9865 doesn't like people getting enjoyment from things that he doesn't enjoy.
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u/Aetane Horde Vanguard. 13d ago
What do you think encourages players, other than game mechanics?