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CCP Falcon
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Posted - 2014.11.26 15:44:25 -
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So, I decided to partake in a little project.
As part of my job I hear a lot about how EVE is too difficult as a rookie, and how new players can't compete with veterans because of the skillpoint gap.
This is a common misconception among people who've never played EVE before and who just listen to the stereotype. I'd like to make an attempt to break that stereotype and show both new players and potential new players alike that starting EVE today is a good as time as ever.
With that in mind, after 12 years I'm putting all my veteran characters on ice until further notice, and will no longer be playing them.
These are characters who in some instances have >200 million skillpoints and multiple billions of ISK in their wallets. I've set their skill queues for a few years, (thanks for that functionality, guys! xD) and that's that. They're now no longer my concern.
So, it's back to the start. I've created a new character. He has 55,824 skillpoints and 5,000 ISK in his wallet.
That's all I get to start out with, same as any other rookie. I figure that all the knowledge of EVE that I have as a player is available out there in the form of guides, wikis and player resources, so I'm pretty much on even footing.
Hell, maybe I'll even learn a thing or two along the way.
Starting this evening at 19:00 UTC, my twitch channel will go live and I'll start from scratch, to see how far I can go in EVE.
This new character will start training when the stream goes live for the first time and I will begin my journey in EVE from the beginning.
No hiding character names, no secrets, the community will know who I am and what I do, and will be able to interact with me in any way they see fit, whether that be to assist, or hinder.
I'll be regularly streaming the shenanigans that I get up to, regularly taking part in whatever events I can when I have time, and seeing how much fun I can have as a rookie again.
It's quite an exciting prospect, and if you'd like to join me on this journey, then you can tune in to my Twitch channel.
I'll also be announcing on twitter every time I go live with a stream, and I'll be streaming pretty much all the gameplay I experience.
Come join me for some fun!
CCP Falcon || Community Manager || @CCP_Falcon
Happy Birthday To FAWLTY7! <3
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CCP Falcon
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Posted - 2014.11.26 15:53:37 -
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Bam Stroker wrote:I think this is a cool idea! Will you only be streaming in your own free time? I wouldn't mind watching a few sessions live, so any chance you'll sneak in a couple of hours here and there early during your work day (which aligns nicely with AUTZ evenings)?
Sure, I'll be streaming at all hours, depending on when I'm playing.
CCP Falcon || Community Manager || @CCP_Falcon
Happy Birthday To FAWLTY7! <3
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CCP Manifest
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C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:06:38 -
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I for one support this and can't wait to see the hilarity Falcon gets up to. He is probably the most entertaining person I regularly have meetings with thanks to his mix of curmudgeon and comedian. And the dude LOVES EVE. Srsly.
I've been trying out my own streaming at www.twitch.tv/ccp_manifest and started out a brand new character as well to run through the new player experience, offer advice and hang out.
Streaming is fun, why did nobody tell me this :)?
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_CCP Manifest | Public Relations and Social Media | @ccp_manifest_
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CCP Goliath
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:11:46 -
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Good luck dude. I promise I won't spend every waking moment hunting you down 
Also, that stuff that your iced characters have... ... ... can I keep it warm for you? 
CCP Goliath | QA Director | EVE Illuminati | @CCP_Goliath
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CCP Arkanon
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:17:11 -
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To chime in, I knew of this, but not the part where the char name would be showing. Let's see how it goes, but I wouldn't get too attached to that character. I also fail to see how this would resemble a new player's experience, since I doubt you'll get the same reception as a real noob.
CCP Arkanon - Internal Affairs
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CCP Manifest
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:49:30 -
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Pretty sure one of the pillars of EVE over the past 11 years is public neutering.
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_CCP Manifest | Public Relations and Social Media | @ccp_manifest_
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CCP Goliath
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Posted - 2014.11.26 16:54:20 -
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CCP Manifest wrote:Pretty sure one of the pillars of EVE over the past 11 years is public neutering.
Those 10 year swords gotta do something I guess!
CCP Goliath | QA Director | EVE Illuminati | @CCP_Goliath
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CCP Falcon
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Posted - 2014.11.26 21:26:48 -
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Alright, so after a first bumpy outing, and after being suicide ganked twice... it looks like twitch chat have decided that they want me to start working towards getting hold of a fully fitted Atron.
That'll be the goal, then 
CCP Falcon || Community Manager || @CCP_Falcon
Happy Birthday To FAWLTY7! <3
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CCP Falcon
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Posted - 2014.11.27 15:44:00 -
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Lasse R Farnsworth wrote:And in spirit of your atron training I contracted Mangala 10 t1 noob atrons to hand out to newbros during Saturdays ganked .. Hope 10 will be enough ....
EDIT: OK mang is not there this weekend 10 will go to our guest fc
And Falcon since you are hanging out in rookie chat another 10 will go to your new char with all the skillbooks needed .. With the only thing: Don't use them yourself ;) I don't want to spoil your experience .. but get them out to somebody you cross in rookie chat ..
I think this fit will be good enough with like 0 skills ;)
[Fleet Tackle]
Damage Control I
Magnetic Field Stabilizer I
Co-Processor I
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Stasis Webifier I
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Limited Light Electron Blaster I,Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Limited Light Electron Blaster I,Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Limited Light Electron Blaster I,Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Cargohold=Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S,1
EDIT: 1 full orca of them (18) going to you 2 of them are going to the ganked fc in jita for all cases .. logistics with frigs suck ;) Need an bowhead
I don't accept handouts, but I'll work toward this fit as a starting place
CCP Falcon || Community Manager || @CCP_Falcon
Happy Birthday To FAWLTY7! <3
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