- having level 5 in the two science skills needed for the invention (for example, nanite engineering) helps quite a bit to improve the stats of the t2 inventions you get.

- because the level 5 takes forever and then some, pick what you want to invent grouped by related science skills. This will minimize the number of science skills you need trained to be effective

having level 5 in the two science skills needed for the invention (for example, nanite engineering) helps quite a bit to improve the stats of the t2 inventions you get. It won't improve the chances of invention, but it will certainly get you better T2 BPCs if the dice rolls in your favor. I am amazed at the difference in isk between level 4 science and level 5, even if on paper it's only a few percentage points - that translates to significant waste savings at the end of the day. Well worth my time investment in the long run..

having level 5 in the two science skills needed for the invention (for example, nanite engineering) helps quite a bit to improve the stats of the t2 inventions you get. It won't improve the chances of invention, but it will certainly get you better T2 BPCs if the dice rolls in your favor. I am amazed at the difference in isk between level 4 science and level 5, even if on paper it's only a few percentage points - that translates to significant waste savings at the end of the day. Well worth my time investment in the long run.

OOPS !

This is just flat out wrong.

The 2 required Sciences affect nothing related to Material Efficiency and Wastage at all. They only affect the Chance of Invention Success.

Period and Final.

http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Invention

Once you do that, research the BPCs related to the two skills while you train other skills. I had a natural temptation to research a bunch of different items at once, and found that it was far from optimal because I didn't have the science skills high up there so the T2 stats weren't very good.

This also reduces the number of different datacores you need as you get started.


- while base items are not needed for most simple T2 items, I found a use for the named loot you get as drops in missions. The named items boost stats of the final product.

My 2 cents. Pick 2 science skills that marry up - I started with Mechanical and Electronic Engineering and trained to 4. Then trained Gallente Encryption to 4. While those skills were training I copied many many Drone Blueprints - its best to have your own BPOs and copy them. Always check contracts for cheap max run copies as you often see them. I know its contradiction but there are bargains to be had.
Remember ME and PE on your BPO matter not for invention - but while your copies are being scribed you use the other BPO of same item to make the T1 variant if its worth the saving and use of slot to do so. Check 2 of the many Indy tools like Fuzzwork and eveEye to check. Yep sorry I didn't mention to get at least 2 of each BPO because as you can see your BPO is needed for copying and usually manufacture. My advice is to buy your first ones already researched - I buy all mine already cooked as my income allows for it.
Don't use decryptors for anything but Ships.
Get your Datacore Agents up to level 4 - grind man grind! Though they have been nerfed recently.

Great advice delivered stupidly and late. Txs a lot. We kiss you violently.

Your POASTING gives one a headache. I wish there were an alcohol posting filter or something.

. I did that Post on a Blackberry so its not the best layout because I was sitting in a Car doing 70mph down a motorway.
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Best chuck norris excuse ever

OOPS !

This is just flat out wrong.

The 2 required Sciences affect nothing related to Material Efficiency and Wastage at all. They only affect the Chance of Invention Success.

Period and Final.

http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Invention

If one is inventing ammo, do the faction versions of said ammo count as "meta"? And can you use just a single unit to properly apply the boost to invention chances?

Also: Is there a good resource that lists the various BPCs that can be created and, more importantly, the bills of materials that a ME -4/PE -4 will require?

I want to make sure I can easily access materials needed to produce the things I invent...before I invest too heavily into inventing itself. My searches on google have turned up hundreds of things related to that...but no flat out bill of materials lists. The items I have in mind don't seem to ever be available on the BPC market, so I can't check it in game.

If one is inventing ammo, do the faction versions of said ammo count as "meta"? And can you use just a single unit to properly apply the boost to invention chances?

Also: Is there a good resource that lists the various BPCs that can be created and, more importantly, the bills of materials that a ME -4/PE -4 will require?

I want to make sure I can easily access materials needed to produce the things I invent...before I invest too heavily into inventing itself. My searches on google have turned up hundreds of things related to that...but no flat out bill of materials lists. The items I have in mind don't seem to ever be available on the BPC market, so I can't check it in game.