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Reezor
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Posted - 2013.12.13 05:21:00 -
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Okay so I have just returned to Eve after being away for a very long time and have forgotten more than I remember. I was doing some mining but really ended up researching more than anything. I don;t seem to have a big mining ship at all but I do have a little money and a couple PLEX so if I need to sell I can. I figure I will get back in by mining for a while and see what happens.
I have a Raven that I really don't know how to use effectively so here are my questions
For now I will run high sec until I get used to the game again and can work my way to low sec (never did make it to low sec when I played years ago)
1) Should I just outfit my Raven and use that to mine?
2) I have mining barge 5 skill, should I get a ship based on that?
3) I see postings saying the Retriever or Procurer are the way to go. I seem to have the skills to use one of those already also.
What ship do you recommend? what fit/rigs? I will be playing solo if that makes a difference.
I played with a friend back in the day and I do have a badger for transport if that matters at all.
Thanks in advance for any advice, and I hope I posted this in the right place. |
Reezor
State War Academy
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Posted - 2013.12.13 07:08:00 -
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Hey thanks for the reply. The links were very helpful also. I think I will try strip mining with a procurer first. It seems with the 200% strip mining bonus I would be more able to get the ore and fill my hold faster in those more hostile environments. The hold on the venture seemed pretty tiny and I would assume that using cans would be the best idea.
please correct me if I am wrong.
I know I can just looks some up but do you have any recommended fits, rigs for the procurer for me?
Do we still benefit a lot from the implants as well?
Thanks again
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Reezor
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Posted - 2013.12.13 15:06:00 -
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Thanks! I think I am gonna try either the procurer or retriever, can't decide yet which. I have the skills for the ships but lack some for the equipment you listed. I am just a few days away from that so really not bad at all. Great info to work with!
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Reezor
State War Academy
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Posted - 2013.12.14 16:47:00 -
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Some great info here guys. Thanks for taking the time!! |
Reezor
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Posted - 2013.12.15 18:47:00 -
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Gislin D'ahl wrote:
Don't use your Raven to mine.
Use a Procurer or Retriever in high sec. Use a Procurer when you're not in a (friendly) group. Use a retriever when you're part of a fleet. Make sure to install some tanky modules to fend off the NPC rats and maybe last long enough to flee if gankers show up.
The badger is useful if you're hauling in a fleet or to sell your ore when you're done. If you can afford one, a Kryos or Miasmos is "better" just for the hauling ore/minerals part. A badger is always great for hauling other stuff.
You'll want to do some missions to build standings with useful NPC corps. The corps you choose will be based on what use you want to make of them. At a minimum, having standings with corps with a selection of L4 security missions, at least a couple R&D agents, and a good selection of 50% refining stations can't hurt anything, even if you don't decide to stick with mining. I'd suggest Kaalakiota if you have no idea what corps to look at. I've found found their stations in at least three of the racial empires.
When you move to low sec, you can either use a nimble and slippery Venture (with its tiny ore hold) or a Procurer. I wouldn't use either a Retriever or Covetor in low sec.
Since you're returning after a long break and you don't have an existing network of friends, considering joining the Eve University. It's a great resource and you'll find people willing and able to teach you all the elements of Eve. We have a specialized mining group as well as campuses in Low and Null Sec...and even a Wormhole group. We have lessons for every activity in Eve. You don't have to be super social to be a member, I'm part of the mining campus but I spend a fair amount of time doing things on my own. When I'm feeling in a social mood I'll fleet up in a mining op or run missions with other campus members.
Welcome back to eve and most importantly, have fun while you're fl
Hey thanks for the good advice. I will join the EVE University as I am already having more questions about the types of asteroids and such that I am sure people can answer easily in game. I also think it would be a great way to get introduced to low and null sec since I have never been there.
I didn't realize running missions could make a difference in mining either.
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