Ethikos
SniggWaffe
WAFFLES.
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Posted - 2014.05.19 14:56:00 -
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As someone that played other MMOs before coming to EvE (like most of us I assume), I would recommend a few things.
1. Forget everything you learned from the other MMOs. EvE breaks from them in several very important ways.
2. Dont think of ships classes in EvE like leveling or gearing in another MMO. A bigger ship is NOT a better ship by default. Instead, think of ship classes in EvE like character classes in other MMOs. Each one has a part to play with strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, rushing to get into the biggest most expensive you can fly is not only a bad idea but its also causing you to miss out on a lot of the EvE mechanics.
3. Based on point 2 and to answer your specific question, dont be dead set on getting into a BC. You can run missions in other classes of ships. And if your happy flying frigates / cruisers (and learning how to fly them), you have to grind that much less to support said ship choices. Besides, a huge factor in ships is how you fit it which is based on in game mechanic knowledge / skill points / etc. So even though your in a BC, you are probably not flying it very effectively yet due to being very new to the game. Others have mentioned this already, but there are other ways to make ISK as well besides just missions. See point 4 below about playing EvE with a group, most of the newer player friendly ones will help you figure out how to grind ISK effectively.
4. Dont play EvE alone. If you are dead set on doing it, then very well and I hope you have fun. However, in my experience there are two types of EvE. Playing EvE by yourself which can get old fairly quickly, and then playing EvE with others which can be one of the most addicting / fun gaming experiences you ever had. Look for the established corporations that welcome new players (Brave Newbies, EvE University, Red vs Blue) and pick one to join. There are several threads detailing the differences between them, if you have questions ask them here and people will be happy to provide information.
5. Understand that in EvE everything has a consequence. That is what makes the game. Null sec space is conquerable. If you die, your ship is destroyed along with what is in it (besides that which is dropped / looted). Space stations in null sec are conquerable meaning if you store everything in them you can be "locked out" if your corporation / alliance looses the station. Most of the market items are either produced / acquired by players. It goes on and on. Its that very nature that can make EvE seem so intimidating yet so rewarding on the at the same time. What you do in game matters.
6. EvE combat is very complex and deep. PvE in EvE teaches you the basics, but does not translate to an in depth PvP knowledge. I am assuming that at some point you will want to try PvP. It is extremely rewarding and awesome from a gaming perspective. You will die a lot at first. Fly cheap ships. Join one of the above newer player friendly groups to help you get started.
https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=266074 - Sniggwaffe (Waffles)
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