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Sabriz Adoudel
Glorious Revolutionary Armed Forces of Highsec
CODE.
3652
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Posted - 2014.11.20 22:57:58 -
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Ralph King-Griffin wrote:just don't trust anyone with your stuff.
You can trust me with your stuff.
OP - I also made your mistake as a rookie, of not thinking I was ready for PVP.
My first fights came from getting into a cheap PVP fitted ship (with a warp scrambler), flagging myself as suspect in highsec by stealing, then warping to anomolies (the things in the alt-P interface that you don't have to scan down). Sometimes someone else is already there, and sometimes they shoot you. When they do, shoot back.
I then started flying fast ships and hunting lowsec for targets of opportunity.
Whatever you do, stop mining now. It's miserably boring.
www.minerbumping.com - Mining accidents are increasing. Get your permit now.
Ganking doesn't need a purpose, the gank is its own purpose.
You don't ask why a plague spreads or a field burns. Don't ask why I gank.
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J'Poll
CDG Playgrounds
4840
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Posted - 2014.11.20 23:27:22 -
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Katlyn Koreth wrote:Alright, so I got into Eve mainly because it's supposed to be the most realistic game out there.. and so far, it appears to be pretty authentic with regards to the economic system.
However, it's also supposed to be famous for the sense of constant danger, the meaningful death penalty, the possibility of being attacked at any moment, etc... but I've played on and off for about 2 months, and I haven't seen a single battle. I haven't been attacked even once. I haven't even SEEN another player except for the occasional (afk!) miner, or person using the jump-gate ahead of me.
I mine mostly in 0.5/0.6, and have also taken a peek in low sec on several occasions (with a relatively weak ship). No danger, no problems, nothing at all. I've also read that nullsec is a snooze fest lately because one alliance controls most of it (not sure of this, just what I have read from other players).
So, what gives? Has the game been changed over the years to cater to people who complained about it being too unpredictable? Have I just been "lucky"? Where's the EVE I've read so much about?
So. let me get this right...
You are looking to see fights, yet you mine in high-sec because you fell for the "I must have "x" amount of SP before I can PvP" trap.
No shite, you ain't finding what you are looking for.
Personal channel: Crazy Dutch Guy
Help channel: Help chat - Reloaded
Public roams channels: RvB Ganked / Redemption Road / Spectre Fleet / Bombers bar / The Content Club
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J'Poll
CDG Playgrounds
4840
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Posted - 2014.11.20 23:33:16 -
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Katlyn Koreth wrote:Winter Archipelago wrote:Eldwinn wrote:
Sounds like you are content leech. Make your own content and get involved with the community. If you want content to be handed to you re-adjust your expectations.
That's pretty harsh to say to a new player. New players see and hear all this stuff that's going on, then join EVE, expecting that the world around them is going to be a Hellish warzone, only to find that it's actually rather safe and peaceful (Highsec), and they're a bit lost because of it. It's better to give them a bit of guidance and coaching on how to locate, and create, the content they desire, as opposed to simply insulting them as being a "leech" when they have no way of knowing better. Thanks to everyone for their advice, and a particular thanks to Winter for understanding my perspective. What is the best way to go about joining a corp? The in-game system, or on the forums? I've applied to a bunch in-game but have gotten no responses yet.
On page 1, Cara already linked a great guide (Damn you Cara for beating me to it again)...
Use what NC85 wrote in it to find a corporation.
IMHO, I prefer the forums when I was looking for a corp. But there are many ways to find a corp other then the forums or the in game search tool.
Personal channel: Crazy Dutch Guy
Help channel: Help chat - Reloaded
Public roams channels: RvB Ganked / Redemption Road / Spectre Fleet / Bombers bar / The Content Club
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Shiloh Templeton
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
199
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Posted - 2014.11.21 02:22:08 -
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Katlyn Koreth wrote:I mine mostly in 0.5/0.6, and have also taken a peek in low sec on several occasions (with a relatively weak ship). No danger, no problems, nothing at all. Go mine in Uedama in the Citadel region until you find a corp you want to join. It'll be fun and more interesting than wherever you're operating now. |
13kr1d1
Hedion University
Amarr Empire
79
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Posted - 2014.11.21 04:00:43 -
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Katlyn Koreth wrote:Alright, so I got into Eve mainly because it's supposed to be the most realistic game out there.. and so far, it appears to be pretty authentic with regards to the economic system.
However, it's also supposed to be famous for the sense of constant danger, the meaningful death penalty, the possibility of being attacked at any moment, etc... but I've played on and off for about 2 months, and I haven't seen a single battle. I haven't been attacked even once. I haven't even SEEN another player except for the occasional (afk!) miner, or person using the jump-gate ahead of me.
I mine mostly in 0.5/0.6, and have also taken a peek in low sec on several occasions (with a relatively weak ship). No danger, no problems, nothing at all. I've also read that nullsec is a snooze fest lately because one alliance controls most of it (not sure of this, just what I have read from other players).
So, what gives? Has the game been changed over the years to cater to people who complained about it being too unpredictable? Have I just been "lucky"? Where's the EVE I've read so much about?
Play the game without using alts. Ever. you'll discover the kind of EvE you're asking about.
At 5 drones of T2, the Tristan is nearly as powerful as the Algos, with a cheaper price tag, better maneuverability and speed, and smaller sig radius to avoid the lazy carebearish T3 station blapping -10s who have no life. Pick tristan for FW.
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Baneken
Arctic Light Inc.
Arctic Light
382
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Posted - 2014.11.21 10:11:08 -
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Speaking of attention someone just did something very stupid in an abandoned wh that got our attention.  
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McChicken Combo HalfMayo
The Happy Meal
72
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Posted - 2014.11.21 12:02:52 -
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If you do take the advice in this thread, a great way to meet new friends is to try out some of the public roams. You don't need to join a corp to partake in them and there are other noobs in many of the fleets too. Be social and you'll eventually find someone you like who's looking for recruits.
"RvB Ganked" and "Spectre Fleet" in-game channels
~ Bookmarks in overview
~ Fleet improvements
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ISD Ezwal
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
2730
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Posted - 2014.11.21 12:06:14 -
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If you are bored doing one thing, you might consider other options...
ISD Ezwal
Vice Admiral
Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)
Interstellar Services Department
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Morgan Strigidae
State War Academy
Caldari State
1
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Posted - 2014.11.21 13:13:30 -
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Ralph King-Griffin wrote:
I wasn't just trying to be funny with that bit on going out and picking a fight with strangers, a lot of PvP Corps have a "shoot the nubie in the face" method of recruiting.
theirs an eve tradition of shooting nubies in the face to see how well they take it,
if well they are summarily showered with advice on how to fit ships, PvP, avoid getting shot in the face, spotting gatecamps, links to resources to help them get their heads around eve, sometimes given isk to soften the blow and occasionally recruited.
this is all provided that
a) they aren't bellends
b) you aren't a bellend
If you get bored, go try it.
What's a bellend? |
Adolph Weltschmerz
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
7
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Posted - 2014.11.21 13:29:24 -
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Morgan Strigidae wrote:Ralph King-Griffin wrote:
I wasn't just trying to be funny with that bit on going out and picking a fight with strangers, a lot of PvP Corps have a "shoot the nubie in the face" method of recruiting.
theirs an eve tradition of shooting nubies in the face to see how well they take it,
if well they are summarily showered with advice on how to fit ships, PvP, avoid getting shot in the face, spotting gatecamps, links to resources to help them get their heads around eve, sometimes given isk to soften the blow and occasionally recruited.
this is all provided that
a) they aren't bellends
b) you aren't a bellend
If you get bored, go try it.
What's a bellend?
a dikchead |
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Ralph King-Griffin
Lords.Of.Midnight
The Devil's Warrior Alliance
7036
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Posted - 2014.11.21 13:41:10 -
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Adolph Weltschmerz wrote:
a dikchead
exactly, i had to explain this one over coms the other night.
"I'm also quite confident that you are laughing
and it's the kind of laugh that gives normal people shivers."
=]I[=
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flaming phantom
T.R.I.A.D
Ushra'Khan
45
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Posted - 2014.11.21 14:48:21 -
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Ralph King-Griffin wrote:Adolph Weltschmerz wrote:
a dikchead
exactly, i had to explain this one over coms the other night.
I just had to look this up on the urban dictionary before i got to this comment. I have never heard someone say that before
All great men have mustaches
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Jean Luc Lemmont
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
302
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Posted - 2014.11.21 14:59:27 -
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flaming phantom wrote:Ralph King-Griffin wrote:Adolph Weltschmerz wrote:
a dikchead
exactly, i had to explain this one over coms the other night. I just had to look this up on the urban dictionary before i got to this comment. I have never heard someone say that before
I believe it's mostly a British saying. Along with a lot oif really other great expressions, such as gormless, that are far more fun to use than our contemporary American slang.
A bitter vet trying to start anew.
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Azda Ja
BUMP POW
406
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Posted - 2014.11.21 15:24:51 -
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gorm-+less adjective \-êgo¦çrm-l+Ös\
: very stupid or foolish
Bloody brilliant.
EDIT: for extra britishitude (that is a word as of now).
"I only lose ships when I fly with Azda." - Barry Cuttlefish
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Ralph King-Griffin
Lords.Of.Midnight
The Devil's Warrior Alliance
7039
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Posted - 2014.11.21 15:28:52 -
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As far as I'm aware yes it's a British term, the glorious thing about old Irish ones though is that they're all (by definition) not swearing, watch an episode of "Father Ted" and you will see what I mean.
Edit: gormless is an Irish one
"I'm also quite confident that you are laughing
and it's the kind of laugh that gives normal people shivers."
=]I[=
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J'Poll
CDG Playgrounds
4845
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Posted - 2014.11.21 15:33:21 -
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McChicken Combo HalfMayo wrote:If you do take the advice in this thread, a great way to meet new friends is to try out some of the public roams. You don't need to join a corp to partake in them and there are other noobs in many of the fleets too. Be social and you'll eventually find someone you like who's looking for recruits.
"RvB Ganked" and "Spectre Fleet" in-game channels
Or "Redemption Road" and "The Content Club" chat channels
Personal channel: Crazy Dutch Guy
Help channel: Help chat - Reloaded
Public roams channels: RvB Ganked / Redemption Road / Spectre Fleet / Bombers bar / The Content Club
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Jur Tissant
The TERRA
Guardians of Serenity
327
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Posted - 2014.11.21 22:14:49 -
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Don't ask for realism. Realism in games sucks. EVE is by no means realistic.
In general, high-sec is not conducive to the shooty-blowy-upy stuff you're looking for - and when you do find it, you'll often be on the receiving end. If you want some action, fly a freighter through Uedama at peak hours and see what happens.
Also, join a corp. |
Morgan Strigidae
State War Academy
Caldari State
1
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Posted - 2014.11.22 14:14:43 -
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Adolph Weltschmerz wrote:[quote=Morgan Strigidae
What's a bellend?
a dikchead[/quote]
Thanks! The British do have some great slang. |
Lugia3
The Southern Gentleman's Social Club
Easily Excited
1395
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Posted - 2014.11.23 09:22:16 -
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Katlyn Koreth wrote:I mine mostly in 0.5/0.6
Found your problem.
Take my advice, stop mining all together. Take to combat. Join an alliance and have fun.
"CCP Dolan is full of shit." - CCP Bettik
Remove Sov!
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Bethan Le Troix
Krusual Investigation Agency
142
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Posted - 2014.11.23 10:00:49 -
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Morgan Strigidae wrote:Adolph Weltschmerz wrote:[quote=Morgan Strigidae
What's a bellend? a dikchead
Thanks! The British do have some great slang.[/quote]
The 'c' comes before the 'k'.  |
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Steppa Musana
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
11
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Posted - 2014.11.23 13:48:30 -
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Lugia3 wrote:Katlyn Koreth wrote:I mine mostly in 0.5/0.6 Found your problem. Take my advice, stop mining all together. Take to combat. Join an alliance and have fun.
This view is common here but rather extreme. You don't have to give up mining to do other things. It's a great way to make ISK if you don't like PVE because you can do it while doing things you'd otherwise still be doing, be it house chores or PVP even.
I've heard of players who gank miners while mining |
William Ruben
The Greater Goon
Clockwork Pineapple
66
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Posted - 2014.11.23 17:06:55 -
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Ralph King-Griffin wrote:As far as I'm aware yes it's a British term, the glorious thing about old Irish ones though is that they're all (by definition) not swearing, watch an episode of " Father Ted" and you will see what I mean. Edit: gormless is an Irish one
Down with that sort of thing.
(Drink!) |
Mangala Solaris
Red Federation
RvB - RED Federation
1159
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Posted - 2014.11.23 18:29:03 -
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J'Poll wrote:McChicken Combo HalfMayo wrote:If you do take the advice in this thread, a great way to meet new friends is to try out some of the public roams. You don't need to join a corp to partake in them and there are other noobs in many of the fleets too. Be social and you'll eventually find someone you like who's looking for recruits.
"RvB Ganked" and "Spectre Fleet" in-game channels Or "Redemption Road" and "The Content Club" chat channels
Came here to post all 4 of these (and Agony Public), found I was beaten.
But yes, the NPSI groups of eve are very welcoming to new folks, totally look into the work we do.
RvB Ganked: EVE's Number One Weekly Public Roam
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Zappity
Stay Frosty.
A Band Apart.
1575
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Posted - 2014.11.23 20:03:41 -
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OP, go join RvB and blow some things up. When you have died enough to understand the basics and lose the shakes then go find a low or null corp. Also, here is a story about my first solo lowsec kill at three weeks of age (hardly unique): https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=3617405#post3617405
Zappity's Adventures for a taste of lowsec.
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