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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.09.23 13:23:00 -
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OUCH originally focused on null sec survival. We now focus more on PvP survival... How to engage and WIN. Check our killboard. Recon, assess, engage, kill... Rinse and repeat. Join us. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.09.30 03:31:00 -
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Training curricula is continuing to expand. New courses now offered for advanced piloting techniques. Although I've been living with OUCH in null sec for over a year, the new Interceptor course is showing me just how little I really know. In only the first session, I have learned techniques that would have cost me at least 20 ship losses to learn n my own.
Join us. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.09.30 03:37:00 -
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Forgot to mention two of the greatest reasons to join OUCH:
1) Endless opportunities to try your skills 1v1 against Miss Teri. 2) Story-time with Bren... Warm milk, cookies, and blow **** up...mmmm.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.10.07 21:25:00 -
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When I first joined OUCH about a year ago, our motto was: "You're going to die. A lot. But along the way you'll learn how to die less."
Back then we basically just gave our fellow noobs some great forums full of useful information, and then told them to get out there and learn by dying in cheap ships.
We've come a long way since then. We now have formal training programs with top-notch trainers. We focus on small fleet PvP. We teach tactics on how to WIN engagements, rather than simply how to get away. We are now even offering advanced piloting courses for graduates who choose to stay in OUCH.
To reflect how far we have evolved, we've adopted a new motto: "Kill more, die less."
The new motto fits. Check our killboard. Talk with our respected adversaries in Curse. Join us.
Fly boldly, Psi |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.10.24 18:51:00 -
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In addition to all the training and nullsec operations, we also host a monthly T1 frigate free-for-all. During each FFA we award 140 million isk in prizes plus at least two T2 ships. AND the last man standing takes home the much-coveted OUCH Bloodfest Medal.
All students, graduates and permanent members are invited to participate. Only T1 frigates with meta zero fits. This puts students on a level playing field with graduates and staff members, all to roll in the lolz.
Great fun! Where else can you get a realistic chance to kill an honest-to-god shark like Miss Teri. Or fly a novelty fit with the sole purpose of putting so many damps on Bren that he can barely target his own... nose...
Join us for the lolz. Join us to learn to survive in 0.0. Join us to learn how to WIN in pvp. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.11.04 23:17:00 -
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There's no better place to learn 0.0 survival and small fleet combat. We are noob friendly. In fact, teaching noobs null sec is what we do. You're safe learning with us. Join us. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.11.12 05:58:00 -
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Small fleet PvP is THE most exciting part of EVE. Really gets the adrenaline pumping. Come learn with us in a noob-friendly environment. We take all applicants and we treat all with respect. We're here to have fun and make ships explode. Join us.
Fly bold! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.11.17 05:07:00 -
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Very supportive environment for you to learn to fight and survive in null sec. We don't ridicule you for being a noob or a care bear. We've all been there. And we're now here to teach you to be a killer. Join us. Together we'll make ships go a'sploding. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.11.20 14:26:00 -
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Love EVE, but tired of the mind numbing boredom of mining and missioning in hisec?
Do you suffer from nullsecophobia?
Come join us. We'll provide you a safe, supportive environment to help you overcome your fear of 0.0. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.11.25 12:22:00 -
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If you have enough skills to fly a Rifter or a Merlin, then you have everything you need to begin your training with OUCH.
We don't care how many SPs you have or what previous experience you bring. Our students include 3-day old noobs, as well as 2006 mining and Indy characters. We even get experienced PvPers, who just want to learn our tactics and have some fun.
No matter your skills and experience, you will not be turned down. Join us. Let's make some ships go a'sploding!
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.12.03 18:39:00 -
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Not only do we teach not to fear nullsec and how to move through it effectively, we also have a boatload of fun hanging out and making ships go a'sploding. We have a whole thread on the forum capturing our "quotable quotes."
Here's a recent example fronm one of our beloved Ops members.
Kurotage: I love my wife, but talking to her on the phone is messing up my killboard! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.12.17 03:05:00 -
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So one guy joins and thinks he already knows so much that he doesn't need the training. So why did he join?
But enough about him. OUCH rocks. We teach noobs. We teach experienced carebears. Heck, we even teach experienced PvP'ers who just want to learn our way of playing Eve. 'Cause we don't play Eve the way others do. We have a blast hanging out together in null. It's like duck hunting, but with internet spaceships blowing up in big freakin' balls of ass fire!
Join us!
Psi |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2011.12.27 17:28:00 -
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I was hoping Santa would be my 1000th OUCH kill. Sadly, he didn't wander into our bubble and those pesky holiday visitors have seriously detracted from my play time.
But now it's smooth sailing through New Years.
Please join OUCH and help me get my 1000th before the end of the year.
Or, if you don't want to join us, then please come to Curse and maybe you can BE my 1000th! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.01 16:19:00 -
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So, you still need more incentive to join?
How about this...
In Curse, we live next door to some really cool killers in Appetite for Destruction. Guys like Omegaplex, Sygma and Bullmastiff. We shoot at them. They shoot at us. Sometimes we just do something off the wall to make them say, "WTF are these guys up to?"
Join us to learn nullsec survival and small fleet PVP. Join us to engage skilled PVPers like A4D. Just join us for the grins of 'sploding ships.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.08 00:57:00 -
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Sonny Dang wrote:Are there any privileges that newbies will get?
Privilege #1 - Learn to survive in nullsec Privilege #2 - Learn to fight effectively in small gang PvP Privilege #3 - Learn skills that will help you throughout the rest of your Eve career, no matter what you decide to do Privilege #4 - Hang out with a great group of laid back PvP'ers Privilege #5 - Regularly scheduled fun corp activities such as the monthly FFA and mission nights Privilege #? - No drama. Just grins. 'sploding ships! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.15 02:37:00 -
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It's more fun watching ship 'splode when it's not your own.
Join us and learn to make other people's shiny ships 'splode. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.19 00:52:00 -
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You know you're tired of mining, missioning and other care bear games. You know you're no longer feeling the old excitement that logging in used to bring you. You know that watery soup running through your veins no longer contains the slightest vestige of adrenaline. It's hi sec BOREDOM settling in.
Logging in has become like kissing your sister. (YOUR sister not mine. Mine's a little hottie!)
We have what you need. Join us in Nullsec and get your adrenaline surging again.
I'll even shoot you some pics of my sister! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.20 16:58:00 -
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Still sitting on the fence and waiting to join?
Well, join today. You'll be eligible to participate in our monthly OUCH Frigate Free For All on Sunday. Great fun. Great prizes. Nothing to lose and lots of grins to gain.
What are you waiting on?! This is your chance to shoot at ME. And you can try your hand shooting at REAL sharks like Miss Teri and Bren and Elgoroth and Kali and... You get the picture.
C'mon in... The water's fine...
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.24 00:11:00 -
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Life in Curse tends to turn our thoughts from the twisted to the sublime.
Join us and (in addition to all the great PvP guides) our excellent forums will let you peek inside the questionably normal and sober thoughts of our members...
Exerpt for our "Quotable Quotes" thread: [04:37:04] Zurakaru Ze > WE ARE DYSLEXIC OF BORG. REFUTANCE IS SYSTILE. YOUR ASS WILL BE LAMINATED.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.28 01:56:00 -
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Curse is like a box of chocolates... uh ... No, wait! Curse is like a bowl of cherries... uh ... uh... Oh, yeah. Curse is like your Momma... dressed up like your sister... steppin out with your best friend... ??? ...
Alright. Hey, Adeptus! What did you put in my coffee, man?!
Come join us in Curse. OUCH rocks... even with the Sideburns slipping us Mickeys... |
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.01.30 00:04:00 -
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People flying through Curse often wonder how we can keep our marathon camps up for so long.
Really, it's easy. We have a blast hanging out with each other. We're like family. We give each other crap. We laugh and joke and listen to storytime with Bren. ...
And we get the adrenaline rush every time another small fleet decides to come tangle with us. All of Curse knows where to find us. And they know when they're done roaming around and not finding any fights worthy of the name, they can find us on our normal camp. Oh yeah, we'll be there. Waiting to see who will be next to cross the street to get their ass kicked.
Come join us. But please bring some new stories... please?
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.04 05:09:00 -
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Miss Teri is our top killer. (Check his killboard on Battleclinic and you'll get the idea.)
We hosted a noobship mayhem day. All noobships all the time, free fire on all your corp mates, lots o' mayhem, lots o' lolz.
What does Miss Teri do? He kills an Inquisitor with his noobship.
What an overachiever, Miss Teri.
Come join us. We'll introduce you to surviving and hunting in nullsec. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.05 13:36:00 -
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Kaiyoko Hanasaki wrote:Do you guys have training sessions for Pacific Time Zone (-8 GMT)? I'm potentially interested, but your OP indicates training sessions start around 18:00 server (0 GMT I think?) and its not gonna work out with my current job.
Training sessions are periodically offered at other times that may be more fitting to your schedule. We also have several trainers who are willing to take on special sessions by request, and there is a specific thread on the forums to request such.
Bottom-line is that -- if you are patient and considerate to the training staff -- you will almost certainly be able to find opportunities to complete the training.
Our trainers do what they do as a volunteer service to the EVE community. Training modules average around three hours each, and our trainers receive no pay for giving their time. They do it because they enjoy opening up nullsec to both new and old players.
Join the corp. Get to know our trainers and treat them well. Be patient and considerate of the volunteer nature of our organization. You will certainly find means to get through the sessions. And between sessions, you are free to continue whatever hisec PvE activities you currently enjoy. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.05 13:45:00 -
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Adeptus mecanicus wrote:join OUCH and see the bright side of the "bubble"
The bright side of the bubble is the side on which Adeptus' torpedos are slamming into some pilot who flew into our bubble because he never joined OUCH to learn how to avoid them. Join OUCH. Avoid the bright side.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.11 03:24:00 -
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Losing 300 million isk in implants when your pod gets popped in a bubble can cause you to yell at your kids.
Yelling at your kids can cause your daughter to become withdrawn and depressed.
Being withdrawn and depressed can cause her to develop "daddy" issues and start dressing in black funeral clothes.
Having daddy issues can cause her to run away from home and become a stripper.
Don't let your daughter become a stripper. Join OUCH and learn to avoid the bubble. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.13 01:17:00 -
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There once was a pilot from Gammel, Who was terrified nullsec would be trouble. Then joining OUCH he met Bren, Who in 0.0 taught him to WIN. And now he no longer fears the bubble!
Join us and let OUCH teach YOU to fear no bubble. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.17 19:05:00 -
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Asmus Rosentale wrote:I would like to know if OUCH is still recruiting and what are the requirements to join?
OUCH is always recruiting. We welcome noobs with bare minimum SP, and we welcome carebears with 50 million SP. We are an OPEN university. We take anyone who wants to follow our program and learn to survive in Nullsec.
Other than a willingness to follow our new student rules, we have no entry requirements. Most applications are accepted within 24 hours and the complete training cycle can be completed in as little as two weeks (may be longer if your play schedule is limited).
We are NOT Eve University -- They teach people how to play Eve. We are NOT Agony Unleashed -- They are a PvP corp that runs occasional PvP classes.
We ARE a Nullsec survival and PvP training corp. We teach players to play in 0.0.
It's what we do. Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.22 03:39:00 -
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This coming weekend is our monthly Frigate Free For All. It's held in hi sec and all students are welcome.
It's alot of lolz and you can try your skills at killing the likes of Bren and Miss Teri while you have them restricted to a T1 fit frig.
Join us for the fun. Join us for a level of Nullsec PvP training not offered anywhere else in Eve.
And oh yeah, join us to help make others' ships explode. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.02.24 21:12:00 -
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BUBBLE SUES OUCH FOR "PREDATORY" BUSINESS PRACTICES
BBC Newsroom, 2 hours ago
A high ranking Hemin county court clerk leaked a report claiming that the Curse Coalition of Mobile Warp Disruptors has filed suit against Open University of Celestial Hardship. Reportedly, the suit charges OUCH with predatory business practices and infringment upon free enterprise. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the clerk said the suit claimed OUCH has embarked upon a "heinous campaign" carefully designed to drive the coalition out of business and put their remaining members out on the street. The coalition is reportedly demanding that OUCH cease and desist all further "bubble avoidance" training courses, and is also demanding an undisclosed settlement sum.
Glob Yule, Public Relations Officer for the Coalition responded by saying, "The Open University of Celestial Hardship has embarked on an ongoing and escalating campaign specifically designed to drive our members out of business. If their predatory business practices are not brought to an immediate stop, we risk the complete dissolution of the bubble industry in Curse. If left unchecked, there will soon be not a single pilot left in Curse who hasn't learned how to avoid the bubble. The few remaining members of our coalition will be unemployed and bereft of means. Surely, the populace of Curse will stand behind us."
Directors of OUCH were not immediately available for comment. Reportedly, they were camping their own bubble and happily dispatching the remaining untrained pilots in Curse.
Join us. But don't hate the bubble... |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.03.14 23:00:00 -
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[url]http://artofwar.eve-kill.net/?a=kill_detail&kll_id=12651770[/url]
Golem: 741,000,000 isk Bling Bling Mods to fit Golem: 2,000,000,000 + isk Losing that Golem to trainers and students in frigs and cruisers: PRICELESS
Don't lose your bling bling in 0.0. Let OUCH teach you to survive. Training is free. Lolz are priceless.
Join us. |
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.03.23 10:20:00 -
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Jack and Jill flew in to null To seek their fame and fortune. Jack got them in trouble By landing in the bubble. Now Jill's one pissed off GF!
Let OUCH teach you how not to get jacked up in 0.0. Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.03.27 10:18:00 -
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Sh!t Happens.
"Sh!t happens'" happens to be one of those phrases that gets an immediate rise to argument out of me. I hate it almost as much as I hate, "I'm just saying" (but that's a different rant for a different day).
Sh!t doesn't just happen. Sh!t happens for a reason. You got your brand new shiny ship popped in 0.0 because you flew into a bubble camp. That sh!t didn't just happen. It happened because you haven't been trained to avoid the camps. It happened because you didn't understand the basics of Nullsec Survival.
And, until you do, you will continue to have "sh!t happen" to you and you will continue to lose ships. Or perhaps you'll decide that 0.0 is too scary and stay in hisec. And that would be a shame because 0.0 is where the fun is.
So don't be a victim. Don't let "sh!t happen" to you. Join us in OUCH. Learn how to make sh!t happen to others. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.03.27 21:55:00 -
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Raybean Kines wrote:Psi,
I am interested in joining, but would it be worth it for me, considering my play times are a few hours before and after downtime?
Thanks.
We post our training schedule at the beginning of each month. If your play time is rigidly restricted, it may impact how quickly you can complete the training. But we've had very few people join who have been completely unable to complete due to time restrictions. My suggestion is to join us, review our scheduling, and see if it can work for you. We are an open university. You are free to join and free to leave if it doesn't fit your needs.
Looking forward to seeing you in corp chat.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.04.04 10:57:00 -
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Ordio Soul wrote:This interests me, though I'm pretty new to eve and haven't got lots of isk. Is it advisable to build up lots of isk to cover ship / module loss before joining? Or is it a case of bit of training, bit of isk making? How do missions etc work in null sec?
All training modules are held in high sec so there is little chance of losing a ship during a class. Once you begin moving into null sec to apply the things you have learned, you will initially be restricted to approved student-fit T1 frigates. These ships generally cost only around 400k isk.
We pride ourselves in proving that, with proper training, even very new players flying the cheapest of ships can thrive in null sec, and even engage and kill older pilots flying shiny ships. Nothing pleases us more than taking down a billion-isk ship with only a handful of frigs.
If you've been playing long enough to earn the ~400k isk for your first student-fit frigate, then you have everything you need to successfully complete the OUCH training.
Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.04.13 11:36:00 -
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Why are you still sitting in hisec?
You know you're bored to tears with mining and missioning and all those other dreary forms of PvE. You know you've been considering unsubbing because the excitement just isn't there. You know you've been reading the blogs and itching to find the EVE that all these guys write about.
You know the one... The EVE where adrenaline courses through your veins as you and your fleetmates warp onto grid and engage players just as bloodthirsty as yourselves. The EVE where you burn away from one opponent while spiraling in on the chosen primary. The EVE where you lock down your target and watch his shields melt away under your guns. The EVE where shiny ships explode and leave you shaking with the excitement of victory.
That EVE does exist. And you can be a part of it.
OUCH will teach you to survive in nullsec. OUCH will teach you your role as a critical element of the combat fleet. OUCH will teach you to be the killer you know you want to be. OUCH will help you find the excitement and the EVE you are dreaming of.
Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.04.26 16:18:00 -
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The coming month promises to be one of tears, tears, and ever more tears. Hulkageddon, Jita Will Burn, TechniumGate. These are to be exciting times indeed.
High sec is likely to prove little safer than null.
Are you prepared?
Everyone knows OUCH will teach you to survive in nullsec. But many don't realize that the same teachings apply to these "interesting" times in hisec. Do you know how to survive the coming bloodbath.
We'll teach you what you need to know. Join us. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.05.01 03:40:00 -
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If you are not sufficiently paranoid in New Eden, you WILL lose your shiny new toy -- regardless of whether you haunt high sec, low sec or null sec.
But neither will a healthy dose of paranoia protect you if you haven't the training to avoid those dirty birds seeking your demise.
Now let me share a little secret....
The vast majority of those dirty birds are not properly trained either.
With proper training, you can put the dirty birds on a rotisserie. Join us. Now pass me a drumstick...
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.05.03 12:59:00 -
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Some players believe that as soon as they jump in to 0.0 they will die.
Some players believe that the only way to travel through 0.0 is in a nullifier-fit Tengu.
Some players believe that as soon they get locked by an opponent their shiny is going to go boom.
These players have not been trained by OUCH.
Learn how to negotiate your way through 0.0. Learn when to engage and when to run. Learn to win.
Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.05.06 14:03:00 -
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Raegon Sevareau wrote:I have applied. Teach me, great masters, to eat metal and shoot iron lasers from my eyes.
Research has shown that eating metal does not power iron eye lasers. However, Minmatar pilots have been known to consume vast quantities of toxic metals in order to sh*t projectile ammo for their autocannons. (Not recommended if flying anything larger than a frigate!)
But if it's lasers you want, I suggest a cocktail of Quafe Zero and Frentix with a healthy splash of Johnny Walker Blue. That should power up your Amarr eyes. Be sure to keep your shades on around friends!
Now that you know all about manufacturing your own ammo. Join us to learn nullsec survival.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2012.05.08 00:40:00 -
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Bull, you know your posts in local are always the highlight of my day. I just make sure to send the kids away before opening any links. It's like Forrest Gump always said, "... you never know what you're gonna get." But it ain't gonna be no box o' chocolates.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.03.13 00:05:00 -
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Psy Lon wrote:First Impressions........ This looks much better than I anticipated...
Your program looks to be exactly what I need. It looks be both well planned, and well documented. I'm looking forward to training with you.
Kudos to your OPs team.
Psy
Just remember, Psy Lon, that you will forever be referred to as Lon... Or perhaps Psy2...
Welcome to OUCH!
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.03.15 11:12:00 -
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In the world of Internet Spaceships, there are three kinds of capsule ears: Those who can count local, and those who cannot.
Join us. We'll teach you to count. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.03.15 21:54:00 -
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If you want to learn the ropes of nullsec survival, you have lots of options. Most of them are some form of get in ship, jump through to null, fly around aimlessly until someone blows you up before you ever realize what is happening. That's how most "training corps" do it.
OUCH is not most training corps. We offer structured training modules, delivered by experienced staff trainers. And when it's time we finally let you dip your toes into 0.0, you'll do it nestled safely and comfortably against Bren's warm bosom.
Join us. Once you go Bren, you'll never leave again. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.03.21 03:10:00 -
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Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
Join us. (But first rub a little dirt on that white hat.)
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.03.22 04:40:00 -
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Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
Join us. Because killing cloakies is serious bi'ness.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.03.25 02:34:00 -
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Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
Join us. (By the way, we sell cyno fuel in Curse...)
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
312
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Posted - 2013.03.25 22:14:00 -
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Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
7. Ryan Gosling lives in Curse. Really. Yes, THE Ryan Gosling. Come spend some time in Curse. I'm sure you'll run into him. If you can't find him, just ask for Elan. He'll hook you two up.
Join us. For love of God, country and Ryan Gosling.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
312
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Posted - 2013.03.26 23:55:00 -
[48] - Quote
Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
7. Ryan Gosling lives in Curse. Really. Yes, THE Ryan Gosling. Come spend some time in Curse. I'm sure you'll run into him. If you can't find him, just ask for Elan. He'll hook you two up.
6. Celebrities even more famous than Ryan Gosling (at least more famous to capsuleers) fly through Curse regularly. Azual, Sard Caid, Hans Jagerblitzen have all been through our home recently. Sard even records our fights with him so we can actually hear what his fleet mates say about our merry band of killer noobs. Most recently, Susan Black decided our fleet looked like we would bring her the gud fight. She left in her pod.
Join us. But forget about the gud fights. In Curse, it's all about setting up the gud gank. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
312
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Posted - 2013.03.28 22:50:00 -
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Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
7. Ryan Gosling lives in Curse. Really. Yes, THE Ryan Gosling. Come spend some time in Curse. I'm sure you'll run into him. If you can't find him, just ask for Elan. He'll hook you two up.
6. Celebrities even more famous than Ryan Gosling (at least more famous to capsuleers) fly through Curse regularly. Azual, Sard Caid, Hans Jagerblitzen have all been through our home recently. Sard even records our fights with him so we can actually hear what his fleet mates say about our merry band of killer noobs. Most recently, Susan Black decided our fleet looked like we would bring her the gud fight. She left in her pod.
7. It's as close as you can currently get to actual sovereignty by occupation. If you want to carve out a home in Curse, you can only do so by actively living there. There are good moons for mining, great planets for PI, plenty of places to set up a POS for industry or research AND you can do so with an NPC station in system. Mucho isk is there for the taking. But you can't just set up in a system and expect it to stay free from attack. If you want the iskies, you gotta live there. You gotta defend your home. Everyday.
Join us. Be a part of homeland security... But no TSA, please. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
312
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Posted - 2013.03.30 11:24:00 -
[50] - Quote
Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
7. Ryan Gosling lives in Curse. Really. Yes, THE Ryan Gosling. Come spend some time in Curse. I'm sure you'll run into him. If you can't find him, just ask for Elan. He'll hook you two up.
6. Celebrities even more famous than Ryan Gosling (at least more famous to capsuleers) fly through Curse regularly. Azual, Sard Caid, Hans Jagerblitzen have all been through our home recently. Sard even records our fights with him so we can actually hear what his fleet mates say about our merry band of killer noobs. Most recently, Susan Black decided our fleet looked like we would bring her the gud fight. She left in her pod.
5. It's as close as you can currently get to actual sovereignty by occupation. If you want to carve out a home in Curse, you can only do so by actively living there. There are good moons for mining, great planets for PI, plenty of places to set up a POS for industry or research AND you can do so with an NPC station in system. Mucho isk is there for the taking. But you can't just set up in a system and expect it to stay free from attack. If you want the iskies, you gotta live there. You gotta defend your home. Everyday.
4. Some of the best small gang PvP to be found anywhere in New Eden occurs everyday in Curse. Curse is home (or frequent stomping grounds) for some great PvP Corps. Outbreak, Apetite 4 Destruction and Agony frequent our little slice of heaven, looking to mix it up however they may. There's also plenty of big name solo'ers come to test play. Do the names Odris Mesa, Cal7, pleniers, Miss Teri, NoamChomsky, FleshDiver ring a bell? They should if you frequent Curse... You're probably on their kill board.
Join us. We'll help you get on the other side of their killboard (well, maybe not Miss Teri |
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
312
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Posted - 2013.04.01 10:21:00 -
[51] - Quote
Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
7. Ryan Gosling lives in Curse. Really. Yes, THE Ryan Gosling. Come spend some time in Curse. I'm sure you'll run into him. If you can't find him, just ask for Elan. He'll hook you two up.
6. Celebrities even more famous than Ryan Gosling (at least more famous to capsuleers) fly through Curse regularly. Azual, Sard Caid, Hans Jagerblitzen have all been through our home recently. Sard even records our fights with him so we can actually hear what his fleet mates say about our merry band of killer noobs. Most recently, Susan Black decided our fleet looked like we would bring her the gud fight. She left in her pod.
5. It's as close as you can currently get to actual sovereignty by occupation. If you want to carve out a home in Curse, you can only do so by actively living there. There are good moons for mining, great planets for PI, plenty of places to set up a POS for industry or research AND you can do so with an NPC station in system. Mucho isk is there for the taking. But you can't just set up in a system and expect it to stay free from attack. If you want the iskies, you gotta live there. You gotta defend your home. Everyday.
4. Some of the best small gang PvP to be found anywhere in New Eden occurs everyday in Curse. Curse is home (or frequent stomping grounds) for some great PvP Corps. Outbreak, Apetite 4 Destruction and Agony frequent our little slice of heaven, looking to mix it up however they may. There's also plenty of big name solo'ers come to Play. Do the names Odris Mesa, Cal7, pleniers, Miss Teri, NoamChomsky, FleshDiver ring a bell? They should if you frequent Curse... You're probably on their kill board.
3. The best (and worst) -- we'll definitely the most prolific -- photobucket posters in New Eden ply their trade in Curse. Clicking on any link in local is likely to seriously disrupt normal social activities for days. When you see the link pop up, you know you shouldn't click it. But you have no choice. It's like walking past a train wreck. You can't stop yourself, even though you know your eyes are going to burn out of your skull and you'll never look at the world in the same way again. Damn you, Bullmastiff!
Join us. But, for the love of God, don't click the links in local! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
312
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Posted - 2013.04.04 08:35:00 -
[52] - Quote
Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
7. Ryan Gosling lives in Curse. Really. Yes, THE Ryan Gosling. Come spend some time in Curse. I'm sure you'll run into him. If you can't find him, just ask for Elan. He'll hook you two up.
6. Celebrities even more famous than Ryan Gosling (at least more famous to capsuleers) fly through Curse regularly. Azual, Sard Caid, Hans Jagerblitzen have all been through our home recently. Sard even records our fights with him so we can actually hear what his fleet mates say about our merry band of killer noobs. Most recently, Susan Black decided our fleet looked like we would bring her the gud fight. She left in her pod.
5. It's as close as you can currently get to actual sovereignty by occupation. If you want to carve out a home in Curse, you can only do so by actively living there. There are good moons for mining, great planets for PI, plenty of places to set up a POS for industry or research AND you can do so with an NPC station in system. Mucho isk is there for the taking. But you can't just set up in a system and expect it to stay free from attack. If you want the iskies, you gotta live there. You gotta defend your home. Everyday.
4. Some of the best small gang PvP to be found anywhere in New Eden occurs everyday in Curse. Curse is home (or frequent stomping grounds) for some great PvP Corps. Outbreak, Apetite 4 Destruction and Agony frequent our little slice of heaven, looking to mix it up however they may. There's also plenty of big name solo'ers come to Play. Do the names Odris Mesa, Cal7, pleniers, Miss Teri, NoamChomsky, FleshDiver ring a bell? They should if you frequent Curse... You're probably on their kill board.
3. The best (and worst) -- well definitely the most prolific -- photobucket posters in New Eden ply their trade in Curse. Clicking on any link in local is likely to seriously disrupt normal social activities for days. When you see the link pop up, you know you shouldn't click it. But you have no choice. It's like walking past a train wreck. You can't stop yourself, even though you know your eyes are going to burn out of your skull and you'll never look at the world in the same way again. Damn you, Bullmastiff!
2. Curse has great geography. Wherever you are in Curse, you are only a few short jumps from Derelik and high sec. From there, it's only a few more jumps to Rens where you can buy anything your black little heart desires. If you are looking for combat, Curse has several choke point systems where you can set up bubble camps for a little ice fishing. Or, if you prefer roaming with your little band of cut throats, the Curse pipeline to high sec provides a neat little highway for you to seek out other fleets looking for the "gud fight". And where else in all of New Eden can you find a system named 0SHT-A?
Join us. But unfold your map before jumping into Curse. And stick to the paved highways. The dirt roads lead to trouble.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.04.06 03:31:00 -
[53] - Quote
... Wait for it ...
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
318
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Posted - 2013.04.08 13:15:00 -
[54] - Quote
Top Ten Reasons I Love Living in Curse:
10. It's like the Wild West only there are no good guys in white hats... It's either bad guys that want to shoot you, or bad guys that want to help you shoot others...
9. Everything cloaks in Curse. Cloaky Drake? Seen it. Cloaky Dramiel? Seen it. Cloaky 'geddon Navy Issue? Seen it. Orca? You guessed it. But just because it cloaks doesn't mean it escapes...
8. Everything cynos in Curse. Ever seen a cyno cynabal? We got 'em in Curse. Drakes, drams, cyclones, falcons, badgers, you name it. They've all been known to carry cynos in Curse. How do I know? Well, you have to crack open the egg to find the yolk. OUCH's camp curse has been known to blue ball many a fleet. Sometimes they get really frustrated. Frustrated enough to try to bait and hot drop us with all kinds of shiny goodness. Enough shine to show just how badly they wanted to kill us. It just makes it that much sweeter when we slip out of the trap and leave them with nothing but the smoking remains of spent cyno fuel.
7. Ryan Gosling lives in Curse. Really. Yes, THE Ryan Gosling. Come spend some time in Curse. I'm sure you'll run into him. If you can't find him, just ask for Elan. He'll hook you two up.
6. Celebrities even more famous than Ryan Gosling (at least more famous to capsuleers) fly through Curse regularly. Azual, Sard Caid, Hans Jagerblitzen have all been through our home recently. Sard even records our fights with him so we can actually hear what his fleet mates say about our merry band of killer noobs. Most recently, Susan Black decided our fleet looked like we would bring her the gud fight. She left in her pod.
5. It's as close as you can currently get to actual sovereignty by occupation. If you want to carve out a home in Curse, you can only do so by actively living there. There are good moons for mining, great planets for PI, plenty of places to set up a POS for industry or research AND you can do so with an NPC station in system. Mucho isk is there for the taking. But you can't just set up in a system and expect it to stay free from attack. If you want the iskies, you gotta live there. You gotta defend your home. Everyday.
4. Some of the best small gang PvP to be found anywhere in New Eden occurs everyday in Curse. Curse is home (or frequent stomping grounds) for some great PvP Corps. Outbreak, Apetite 4 Destruction and Agony frequent our little slice of heaven, looking to mix it up however they may. There's also plenty of big name solo'ers come to Play. Do the names Odris Mesa, Cal7, pleniers, Miss Teri, NoamChomsky, FleshDiver ring a bell? They should if you frequent Curse... You're probably on their kill board.
3. The best (and worst) -- well definitely the most prolific -- photobucket posters in New Eden ply their trade in Curse. Clicking on any link in local is likely to seriously disrupt normal social activities for days. When you see the link pop up, you know you shouldn't click it. But you have no choice. It's like walking past a train wreck. You can't stop yourself, even though you know your eyes are going to burn out of your skull and you'll never look at the world in the same way again. Damn you, Bullmastiff!
2. Curse has great geography. Wherever you are in Curse, you are only a few short jumps from Derelik and high sec. From there, it's only a few more jumps to Rens where you can buy anything your black little heart desires. If you are looking for combat, Curse has several choke point systems where you can set up bubble camps for a little ice fishing. Or, if you prefer roaming with your little band of cut throats, the Curse pipeline to high sec provides a neat little highway for you to seek out other fleets looking for the "gud fight". And where else in all of New Eden can you find a system named 0SHT-A?
1. And the Number One reason I Love Living in Curse? The Open University of Celestial Hardship, of course.
When I joined OUCH two and a half years ago, the corp -- although billing itself as a training corp -- had no real instructors and no real training program. The program was simply a forum with a lot of material explaining aspects of null sec survival and a couple of experienced pilots that liked to share their thoughts with noobs. To graduate, one had only to successfully run the pipeline through Curse without losing his ship. Try as often as you like. The day you were lucky enough to get through is the day you graduated. And the OUCH motto at the time was: "You're going to die. A Lot. But with OUCH training we'll teach you to die less."
Today, OUCH is truly a null sec survival and introductory PvP training corporation. We have experienced trainers and thoroughly documented training course curriculum. Graduation requirements still include running the pipeline, but much more as well. Our focus has broadened beyond simply surviving travel through null sec to now include small gang fleet operations, threat assessment, target engagement, etc. We've also dropped that old fatalistic motto.
So that explains OUCH's purpose today, but why do I and the other core members stay? Because the core truly is a great bunch of guys to hang out with. We are low drama (except when Bren switches from scotch to coffee...). We enjoy teaching noobs and experienced Care Bears (it fulfills the desire to give back to the Eve community). We share a foundational philosophy that the Eve a person plays is a very personal game. Just because I don't play Eve the way you play Eve doesn't make me Terribad (although I may be). In fact, one of OUCH's greatest measures of "winning" is in thwarting an antogonist's preferred play style. Our greatest joys in game include: killing shinies above our class in T1 frigs and getting away without a single loss; killing the bait ships while avoiding the trap, generally causing havoc and frustrating the fleets of our respected opponents in Curse.
Join us. You'll learn to love Curse! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.04.11 23:50:00 -
[55] - Quote
Break. Break...
Psi's running the pipeline back to 8G from hi sec (well, from Atlanta anyway). Countdown ATL to 8G. T-3 hours. Hold the pod for me!
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
320
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Posted - 2013.04.14 20:36:00 -
[56] - Quote
Friends don't let friends autopilot in null sec... unless they're tryng to teach them a lesson.
Join us. Learn to avoid the bubble.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
335
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Posted - 2013.04.17 02:35:00 -
[57] - Quote
Everyday it seems there is another blog offering wisdom on how to improve the "new player experience" and how to prevent trial players from quitting out of sheer frustration at the learning curve and the HTFU attitude of vets. They propose revamping the tutorials, creating PvP-free noob zones, even completely removing non consensual combat from all of hi sec.
It's really not that complicated. Eve is a social game. Eve is a blamk canvas upon which each player is free to write his own story. No amount of tutorials or tweaks to game mechanics will prevent noobs from feeling lost in the vast open sandbox which is Eve Online. Noobs need experienced players to guide them and help them understand the many ways to interact with the game and with other players.
This is the service which OUCH provides. Send us your newly recruited friends, your noobs, your Care Bears. We will teach them the skills they need to survive. We will help them discover how to play the game their way. We will help them understand why so many of us exchange the hours of our real lives to explore the wonders of this remarkable, virtual Wild West.
Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
337
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Posted - 2013.04.18 09:08:00 -
[58] - Quote
For those of you that don't keep up with the meta game, heed this warning:
Stay out of Jita and surrounding systems this weekend. Burn Jita 2.0 kicks off tomorrow. Expect some early birds to start killing haulers today. You have been warned.
What to do while avoiding Jita? Why, join OUCH and learn to survive and fight in null sec, of course!
Join us. We'll still be here while Jita Burns. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.04.21 12:45:00 -
[59] - Quote
I told you in my #7 Reason Why I Love Living in Curse that Ryan Gosling lives here. Well, Ryan sightings have now become more common than Elvis sightings at the 7-11. Yesterday, I saw no less than 11 sightings within a two hour time period. And now I hear Enrique Inglesias has been spotted! Where are all these Falcon pilots coming from?
Join us. And let me know if you spot Enrique...
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
340
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Posted - 2013.04.25 10:14:00 -
[60] - Quote
If you spend a little time watching kids play in the sandbox, you'll see many different play styles. There are the kids who build upwards, molding the sand into towers and spires. There are the kids who begin digging deep to find the wet sand and carve out tunnels and grottos. There are the kids who simply scratch at the surface, making tracks and spirals. Then there are the mean kids, who just want to fling sand in the other kids' faces and wipe out their creations. And, finally, there is that one kid that no one wants to talk about. You know the one. The one who simply sits and watches what the others are doing, while they all all ignore him. And, then without warning, he steps out of his little shorts and pees all over the sand.
Can you guess which one will grow up to be the OUCH pilot?
Join us. But, please, keep your shorts on until the FC gives the order.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
343
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Posted - 2013.04.29 04:24:00 -
[61] - Quote
I'm working on moving my household across the country so RL has limited my playtime for the past couple weeks. I notice that, although I miss playing Eve, I miss hanging out with friends much more.
Join us. OUCH really is a great group of folks.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
344
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Posted - 2013.04.30 02:33:00 -
[62] - Quote
There's a lot of exciting news coming out of Iceland. As CCP continues to grow this wonderful, virtual multiverse, OUCH will still be here, still be providing the same service to the player base. We teach noobs to survive in null sec. We teach Care Bears to grow teeth and claws.
Join us. The more EVE changes, the more OUCH extends its mission.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
344
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Posted - 2013.04.30 09:33:00 -
[63] - Quote
Vega Makutu wrote:Are you active in the hours before and after downtime?
I've been solo wandering across the map and back, mostly low sec, jumped into null a couple times, but I need a group of people to show me the ropes, without "a cause", as you put it in the OP.
Hope to hear from someone!
Welcome to OUCH! We're certainly glad to have you. Our EU contingent has been growing steadily, giving us a strong presence around downtime. I look forward to meeting you in game. Welcome aboard!
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
344
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Posted - 2013.05.02 00:29:00 -
[64] - Quote
We talk alot about our mission being to teach players to survive in nullsec. But we actually teach much more than just evasion and survival techniques. While I'm out of game the next few days moving household, I will work on putting up posts outlining the many other aspects of living in null that students will learn by joining OUCH.
One of our key teachings is that any pilot older than a week can contribute meaningfully to small gang combat. If the player can fly a T1 frig and fit the holy trinity of web-scram-AB, we will make him a valuable component of our fleet. He will not just be cannon fodder. We will first teach him to tackle and to survive. As his skills grow, we will give him greater roles and ease him into more complicated ships and fittings. But that is for later. For now, I want the true noob player to know he is welcome and he will learn.
Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
347
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Posted - 2013.05.04 16:40:00 -
[65] - Quote
One of the OUCH prime directives is that we teach students to only take on fights that you believe you can win. We do not believe in the "gud fight". We do not bring out ships with the intention of seeing them explode in a ball of fire. This applies even to the cheapest T1 student tackle frig.
Our Ops members apply a mathematical formula to compare the OUCH fleet to the aggressor fleet. If the result meets a certain threshold, we engage; otherwise, we let the aggressors move on to greener pastures. If you happen to be in fleet with one of our many respected opponents in Curse, take heed: if we do not go "skirts to the wind" from your fleet, it's because we've done the math. And the math says the explosions will not be ours.
Join us. The math is not scary.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
347
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Posted - 2013.05.06 13:42:00 -
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We also take great pride and joy in killing half-billion isk ships with our merry little band of killer noobs in T1 frigs. What could possibly be better on the killboard than a Blackops BS getting killed by merlins, harpies and griffins? When the target is worth ten times the value of our entire fleet, life on the bubble is SWEET!
Join us. Merlins and Slashers and Griffins, oh my! |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.05.07 13:52:00 -
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Imagine yourself plopped down in the middle of an unfamiliar NPC nullsec region. You've never travelled in this region before. You have no bookmarks. You do not know the residents, geography, level of activity. For all intents and purposes, you are absolutely ignorant of this region. You know only that you are in a cheaply-fit T1 frigate, and you are 16 jumps from hisec. And, just to make it interesting, you have a billion isk worth of implants in your head.
What are your chances for making it out without losing your pod?
If you are an OUCH graduate, your chances are good. Otherwise? Welcome to the clone bay.
Join us. We will teach you to survive in nullsec.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.05.10 15:35:00 -
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In-depth knowledge of bubbles (mobile warp disrupters and warp disruption probes) is key to surviving in null sec. Do you know the difference between a stop bubble and a drag bubble? Do you know how to place a bubble on a gate? On a planet or moon? Do you know how to use an interdictor bubble to split a fleet and protect your retreat? Do you know how alignment and grid control whether or not you get swept up in the bubble? Do you even know the radius of the various bubble sizes?
Unless you can fully explain how bubbles work and how to place them to greatest effect, it is only a matter of time before you are caught like a fly in a web. OUCH will teach you bubble mechanics.
Join us. Be the spider not the fly.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
351
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Posted - 2013.05.14 22:39:00 -
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It never ceases to amaze me how some players remain totally oblivious to what goes on around them. Everyday I see pilots jump into system, pause long enough to see they did not jump into a gate camp, and then warp straight to the next gate with no regard for the 18 pilots in local. Or they jump in, see we have only three frigates on grid and decide to engage, not noticing that we have 15 other pilots in local. I'm convinced that there are three kinds of pilots in nullsec... Those who can count and those who cannot count.
Join us. We teach counting classes.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
351
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Posted - 2013.05.18 15:57:00 -
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So I'm now starting my third week of very little game time due to moving across country, settling into a new home and all that goes along with that. While I have definitely missed shooting players in the face and watching ships explode, I have missed hanging out with my OUCH friends most of all. Our little band of trainers and killer noobs is family in every way (but without the drama). OUCH is a great corp to call home.
Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
351
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Posted - 2013.05.20 23:38:00 -
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Who in his right mind forms a fleet of ALL Caldari ECM ships? Who is so intent on the killmail representing every type of Caldari ECM that he sends pilots back to reship because we don't have a kitsune, or a scorpion or a widow? Who gets this misbegotten fleet together and then says,"Oh by the way, does anyone have any DPS? X up with your DPS if you have any." Who then names it the Happy Funtime Rainbow Fleet?
Who is this mad, degenerate noob of an FC?
Why, Bren Genzan of course. Leader of a brave noob world, flier of Falcons, and wearer of rainbow tights (only sometimes).
Join us, and wear your Purple Falcon medal with pride.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
354
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Posted - 2013.05.24 04:11:00 -
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In the US, this is Memorial Weekend. It is a time set aside for families to gather and honor all those who have served in the Armed Forces.
To all servicemen and women, past and present, thank you. Your sacrifices have given us all the opportunity to live life in freedom and prosperity. God bless you all. You are the very best of us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
355
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Posted - 2013.05.26 12:59:00 -
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OUCH chooses to live in NPC nullsec because that's where the action is. There is no mindless SOV structure grinding (not much anyway). There are no vast swaths of empty systems. It is not possible to play nullbear games of semi-afk mining or ratting.
Success in NPC nullsec means true sovereignty by occupation. If you want to carve out your niche here, it means living here. You cannot simply clone jump in every few days to collect your moon goo and PI goods. You have to occupy the space. You have to fight to earn the respect of your neighbors.
Comparing NPC nullsec to SOV space, is like comparing owning investment property in Dubai to living on 6th Street in Austin. You might make a ton of money on the investments property, but 6th Street is where the action is.
Join us. Keep Curse weird.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
356
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Posted - 2013.05.27 13:29:00 -
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Xar Solshin wrote:I like what you guys offer but I am at a lost of how to join.
Thanks for your interest. We accept all applicants.
Join the OUCH recruiting chat channel: ouch-uni. There you can chat with current members and other potential students.
You can join corp by searching in People and Places. Set search on corporation and enter Open University of Celestial Hardship. Right click on the search results and select Show Info. From the corp information window, there is a button "apply to join".
Usually, applications are accepted with just a short time depending upon who is online.
Looking forward to you joining us.
Psi
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
356
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Posted - 2013.05.29 09:44:00 -
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One of our recent graduates posted the following on our forum:
"What OUCH does for students is incredible. YES it's "just a game," but the confidence you teach to people that are willing to learn helps them not only as a pilot, but in their lives. The sense of pride and accomplishment is more than just another acheivement; it opens up an entirely new level of playing EVE than could be reached before. I watched this transition in [name redacted] and I can tell you, just hearing and watching how he transitioned from carebear to combat pilot was a very neat thing to witness."
No need for me to add anything. Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
356
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Posted - 2013.05.30 22:50:00 -
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As of this month, OUCH has now graduated over 200 students. That may not seem like much considering how long we've been around; however, we do not graduate students following a single class or roam. Graduation from OUCH represents a significant investment of both the player's game time, and the game time of several OUCH instructors. Training consists of nine structured modules which take a total of about 10 hours to complete. Following the classes, students must then successfully negotiate a nullsec gauntlet run, and join our fleets to participate in a specified number of kills. Only then can the student apply for graduation.
Although we accept all applicants, our program is not for everyone. It can be intense. It can be frustrating at times. Depending upon the skills and experience of the student, he may feel as if he's being fed with a fire hose or he may feel he is being forced to crawl at a snail's pace.
But there can be no doubt that our graduates have gained a wealth of knowledge that vastly elevates their play.
Join us. See what we have to offer.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
356
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Posted - 2013.06.06 01:31:00 -
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In the world of Internet spaceships, it really doesn't matter whether you think it's all "serious bizness" or you're just in it for casual escape. But for you to get the most enjoyment from the vast sandbox of New Eden, you need to understand the game well enough to accomplish the day's chosen objective.
OUCH will teach you how to travel safely through the most treacherous space lanes, and how to effectively select and engage targets.
Join us. All it will cost you is commitment.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
356
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Posted - 2013.06.12 01:54:00 -
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Odyssey sure brought a lot of changes. Good? Bad? It all depends upon your personal Eve. That's the beauty of the game. That's the paradigm of the sandbox. Your Eve is very personal, and no two people play the same game.
But no matter what your Eve, and no matter how expansions change the game, Eve is a dangerous place. Nullsec? Lowsec? Hisec? There is NO place even reasonably safe in New Eden.
OUCH can teach you to survive. Teach you to travel through hostile space. And teach you to assess threats and engage targets on your terms, according to your play style.
Join us. We'll teach you to navigate the dangers of New Eden.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.06.14 09:02:00 -
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Those of us for whom the mystery and majesty of New Eden is our siren's call know that we are here for the long haul. We have ambitions, vague they may be, that stretch into the months and even years ahead. We may not know where we will be living this time next year, but we know exactly when we will finish training Advanced Spaceship Command V.
With such a long view on skill points, doesn't it make sense to invest a small portion of your game time to learning actual game mechanics and piloting skills? What if, by spending just a few weeks with an experienced training corp, you could dramatically improve your game? Would you invest the time? No? Well, then we'll see you on the red side of the killboard.
Join us. |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
364
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Posted - 2013.06.24 10:09:00 -
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Hisec, lowsec, nullsec and W-space. These are the major playgrounds in New Eden. Some are typically considered more dangerous than others, but there is no doubt that all are dangerous. The real difference in these areas is not the degree of danger or likelihood of pod death. The real difference is simply a matter of broad rules of engagement. Oftentimes, the successful pilot is the one who understands the rules of his area of operations. And pod death comes to those who do not understand the mechanics of bubble camps and gate ganks.
While OUCH chooses to play in nullsec, the things you will learn as an OUCH student will prepare you for whatever playground you choose to call home.
Join us. Learn the rules of your chosen sandbox.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
364
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Posted - 2013.06.26 00:13:00 -
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A former member of Eve University and former OUCH student has posted an unsolicited assessment of the OUCH training program over in the Eve Uni Work Fair forum. It's an honest and insightful assessment. Well worth a read.
Join us.
[url]http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=62297&p=600215#p600215[/url] |
Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2013.06.26 22:53:00 -
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Togg Bott wrote:Mid sept of 2012... I had just gotten my email From O.U.C.H. Graduation after having completed all requirements. I had been part of many gate kills some we shouldn't have.. also lost a couple ships on the Gate... did a couple roams with Sygma... those ended Badly.
I was walking down the street, I went to cross the road at the crosswalk. I got hit in the middle of the crosswalk by a drunk driver.. needless to say, I been awhile getting back into shape.... looking to maybe... if allowed to join back into O.U.C.H. for another go around.... after all I have been outta everything for a good bit.
Togg, I remember you and think I even taught one of your classes. Sorry to hear about your accident. You were dropped from corp due to inactivity. You are free to re-apply and can go back through again if you'd like. We'd be glad to have you back.
Join us.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
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Posted - 2014.03.04 01:16:00 -
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It's been awhile since I posted, so I figure I better get busy if I'm gonna to retake the lead from Bren on number of likes.
Our cadre of instructors continues to grow. It always amazes me how many players willingly give several hours of their playtime each month to help others.
Our instructors have come up through our program. Often, OUCH provided them their first opportunity to learn the ropes in nullsec. After spending time with us, they realize how little they knew and how OUCH has so enriched their game time. Many feel the obligation to give back, and then find the experience very rewarding. They decide to stay. To teach. And they continue to learn and grow.
Join us. Let us introduce you to null sec and to a greater Eve community.
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Psi Theta
Open University of Celestial Hardship Art of War Alliance
373
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Posted - 2014.03.06 09:01:00 -
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The new HERO coalition is deploying to Sendaya so we will undoubtedly see an increase in traffic through the Curse pipeline. Exciting times. Ships to blow up. New and certain to be immature posts in local. Good time are rolling our way.
Seems like a great time time come learn null sec survival. Join us.
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