CCP Games, producer of sci-fi MMO EVE Online, had a great start to this year. By January 1st 2010, the number of active EVE subscriptions rose above the 320,000 mark. This magic number meant there were more EVE subscriptions than there are citizens of CCP's home country of Iceland. In celebration of this milestone, CCP felt it important to share with the world the inspiration that lead them to where they are today.
As part of Iceland's "Inspired by Iceland" campaign, CCP has put together a video talking about how the development of EVE has been inspired by their home country. In the video, CCP employees talk about EVE Online being developed with a strong sense of community in mind, something that's inherently important to the Icelandic people. They go on to talk about how Iceland has inspired the game's art direction, from the vast lack of scale present in Icelandic landscape to the dark nature of the country.
If you've ever been interested in Iceland, skip past the cut to watch this insightful look into what inspires the folks at CCP Games.
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 9:55PM Sean D said
I've maintained a subscription to EVE for well over a year now even though I don't play as often as I used to (other responsibilities). I believe in CCP. This video just reaffirms that faith and I'll continue to support them.
Posted: Jun 15th 2010 8:11AM (Unverified) said
"In the video, CCP employees talk about EVE Online being developed with a strong sense of community in mind, something that's inherently important to the Icelandic people."
Um... has CCP played EVE Online? Because, well... the community tries to kill each other constantly, scams and massive betrayals of one's alliance brethren are routine, and... yeah, and so on. One can join in mutually distrusting groups, yes, but the game doesn't exactly encompass what *I* would consider a "strong sense of community." Unless Iceland's a lot more different than the US than I realized...
Um... has CCP played EVE Online? Because, well... the community tries to kill each other constantly, scams and massive betrayals of one's alliance brethren are routine, and... yeah, and so on. One can join in mutually distrusting groups, yes, but the game doesn't exactly encompass what *I* would consider a "strong sense of community." Unless Iceland's a lot more different than the US than I realized...
Posted: Jun 15th 2010 5:01PM ShadowWar said
I game community doesn't have to be all about holding hands and hugging each other. Or all sunshine and flowers all the time. Also, just because a GAME is about conflict and competition against other players, doesn't mean the community itself is rancorous or spewing vitrol. In fact, go into the "New to EVE" section of the forums and you'll find some incredibly helpful and knowledgeable veterans willing to lend a hand. Go beyond that, and look to the slew of blogs that are out there for the game.
No, I think the community is pretty strong for EVE. What happens in game, isn't a barometer of the relationships.
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No, I think the community is pretty strong for EVE. What happens in game, isn't a barometer of the relationships.
Posted: Jun 15th 2010 8:22AM (Unverified) said
Iceland is not just inspiring, but truly amazing and "awe-some" in the most literal meaning of the word.
Posted: Jun 15th 2010 9:44AM (Unverified) said
Although I'm not sure if communities in Iceland enjoy backstabbing actions like you suggested, I agree that maybe they are different than the US in a sense that, perhaps, national pride is more important and prevalent.
Posted: Jun 15th 2010 9:45AM (Unverified) said
above comment was supposed to be a reply to CTrees...
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