All of #tweetfleet is abuzz, as Niden, of Snuffed and Crossing Zebras fame (that’s zeh-brahs, for the yanks) teased a return to EVE Online.
The tease escalated quickly, as Niden almost immediately committed to guest articles and opened art commissions even while trying to pull strings to get access to an EVE Online account.
Never known for “letting it go,” pundits were quick to drag out old gossip. “Oh, yeah, sure, Niden returns as soon as the partner program re-launches. You know it’s all about that RMT,” one bittervet opined. “Just watch, as Crossing Zebras re-dates articles to qualify for the program.”
Ashy, of AshyIn.space offered this perspective, clearly taunting Niden to return to the editing game with a trio of typos:
“I’m super excited about Niden’s return. He was the entire reason I started writing (for CZ) in the first place back when I flew with him in Villore Accords. Without that experience of writing for cruising zebras, my own site never would have existed in the first place!
That said, no pressure on Noden to live up to the editor in chief be used to be. EVE can be stressful and all-consuming sometimes and I hope he doesn’t burn out again.”
Less than 24 hours later, Niden’s battle station is ready to go. This image, allegedly from a recently re-activated Goonswarm Federation observation system, suggests Niden is completely off the wagon.
Will Niden undock and die horribly? Will Crossing Zebras return? Will nerfs to drone combat bring back more bittervets who stepped away sick of ganking AFK VNIs and Ishtars?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Niden is pronounced NEEEEEEEden
