This is obviously pre-alpha as the game makes sure you know. Okay. That is fine. No biggie.
That said, assuming CCP is not intending to burn it down, I want to give some thoughts in the hopes that CCP can make the game better for players like myself. It is clearly rough in terms of polish, but that is expected for a pre-alpha game, so that will not be in my thoughts.
As a baseline, FPS extraction games are not really my cup of tea in general, but I have played countless hours of games like Golden Eye and Halo in my youth, so I am not entirely unfamiliar. I have also enjoyed games like Helldivers 2, so I thought I would give it a try for the current event.
What feels good: The first few missions while they were teaching the game. PvP was not on and there were times that I would randomly run into other players and we would, without even having to communicate, start working together. Felt great. Had an almost Helldivers 2 feel to it.
The first few missions were also not really focused on their industry and loadouts which was much simpler. I think this was mostly because the industry and loadouts still needs a little time in the oven.
What feels bad: The game, for me, completely fell apart when PVP was turned on without any real explanation. I am playing solo (because I have no friends #PoorMe) and I quit the game on the spot when I figured out I was going up against what appeared to be a squad. I actually killed one, not knowing it was a person because I was used to PVP being off and I was in the practice of shooting anything that moved, only to have his squad mates turn and erase me and all of my stuff.
CCP, can you make a way for PVE lovers to be excited about this game. I have zero interest in shooting others or being hunted by others (competitively). If not, this game is DOA for me. Just was not fun for someone who favors PVE over PVP. Heck, even having the ability to mark ones self as PvP ineligible would be fine for me, though it is hardly in keeping with the lack of safety of the original EVE. But at least EVE has high sec where others are “punished” (sort of) for shooting another player.
Don’t have the answer. Just don’t want to play a game where I am forced to PVP.
And yes, your response can absolutely be that you are not trying to make a game for players like me and I would completely understand that. Just offering my honest thoughts and perspective for your new game. Wish y’all the best.