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Thanks for notes Teadaze. Looks like you guys are passionate and really considering the pros and cons of each issue. So thanks also goes to CSM.

I agree with the need to improve FW play – as IMO, it is perhaps the most straightforward gateway for a relatively new player in hi-sec to experience PvP and move into low-sec. And probably is what would increase low-sec play.

The low level of player interest from player base I find not as surprising.

I do not believe however it’s because players view the CSM as not being valuable, but rather – players are busy with actually playing the game, being involved with their own Alliance run politics and forums – and players in general will respond via the normal forums.

The CSM to me is like a disaster emergency committee. It functions year round by dedicated individuals who clearly have enthusiasm for their work and want to provide quality input – but usually don’t get full recognition unless an actual disaster takes place.

I would say it’s probably enough that players know you guys exist and are
working toward the greater good of the EvE community. Perhaps that’s what
makes us such an excellent community – we’re all working toward making the
game better irregardless of whether we get the accolades or awards etc.

It’s more important I think that Eve players know you are there and on important issues you will speak for the players. For example, the Mothership/Super Carrier debate and pre-dominion decisions really did need
CSM on it.

Which makes me think that perhaps you guys may be strait jacketing yourself by only discussing proposals that are approved in forum – and need to free yourselves up a bit and pick some topics yourself as a player
representing community who we voted in. I wouldn’t depend too much on
the player base to come up with the most vital topics – though it is
important that CSM is there to respond when a topic becomes highly visible.

But for the greater vision and the bigger picture – I think it will be up
to CSM to analyze the current game – from your experience and player perspective, and see what broader goals you would like to bring to the game.

Faction Warfare I think is one excellent broad area. Another broad area is what does CCP actually have planned for Planetary Development? Perhaps you guys might have some ideas there – that won’t be too jarring
for player base whatever they decide to do. Another broad area would
be Exploration – which seems like a direction CCP wants to go, but what
direction should it be.

Cheers to you Tea and rest of CSM gang. Even though you might not hear from us to often – I think most players would say CSM plays a vital role
as I think CCP would too.