I like that in the sense that one small battle between like 2-3 people can explode into warfare hundreds strong. the two factions thing just plays well into that.
2 FACTIONS? THAT'S FOR STORY PURPOSE. IT'S REALLY A FREE FOR ALL WHEN IT COMES TO BATTLES. IT'S NOT LIKE WOW WHERE YOU'RE STUCK WITH A FACTION. YOU CAN GO ANYWHERE AND SET UP SHOP. 275 ALLIANCES WERE APART OF THAT VIDEO I POSTED.
EVE IS A SANDBOX MMO. THE DEVELOPERS DON'T METTLE WITH THE GAME MUCH. IF YOU GET KILLED YOU LOSE WHATEVER SHIP YOU WERE IN. YOU CAN GET STATION CAMPED PERMANENTLY IF YOU PISS THE WRONG GUY OFF. YOU WILL NOT BE BABIED.