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Mike Azariah
DemSal Corporation DemSal Unlimited
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Posted - 2014.12.15 22:34:23 -
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If you are in the career systems keep an eye on local. I drop in, now and again, and hand out free fitted frigates appropriate to the location.
This initiative is sponsored by older players who have donate isk and materials to give the new players a hand up.
Later we will be Bringing FC's in to offer sponsored fleets to low and null in ships provided by us. No risk and a chance of adventure.
If you want to know more there is a mailing list
Click on mail, bottom left hasd 'join mailing list' click that then enter in
Operation Magic School Bus
easy as pi
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Mike Azariah-á CSM8 and now CSM9
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Eldwinn
SomeWhat SophiSticateD Shadow Cartel
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Posted - 2014.12.15 22:44:35 -
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Timezones these are planned? I need to pipebomb someone. Also, is this not an Events thread more than anything? |
Ralph King-Griffin
Lords.Of.Midnight The Devil's Warrior Alliance
7479
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Posted - 2014.12.15 23:02:22 -
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Eldwinn wrote:Timezones these are planned? I need to pipebomb someone. Also, is this not an Events thread more than anything? The brand newbros (I.e. trial ) can't post anywhere but here so this is appropriate.
+1 love it.
Will this be a regular thing?
"I'm also quite confident that you are laughing
and it's the kind of laugh that gives normal people shivers."
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Mike Azariah
DemSal Corporation DemSal Unlimited
2153
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Posted - 2014.12.16 00:48:30 -
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Timezone is whenever I happen to be on, so it is not a set schedule I could apply to an event.
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Mike Azariah-á CSM8 and now CSM9
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Major Ream
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Posted - 2015.02.05 19:08:06 -
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Bittervet checking in here.
I salute your intention to help noobs, that's excellent.
I have to challenge you on your space socialism, however.
Eve is a difficult game, which means that you get a sense of accomplishment when you achieve something - your first 1v1 win, your first billion in the market, and so on.
I remember a Merlin I used to fly, my first serious frigate, which was eventually very well fit and able to survive the static 1/10 and 2/10 plexes that dropped Worm blueprints and used to drop mods that are worth a fortune nowadays. This was an accomplishment, for me. Something I was able to be successful at, all by my self.
This is why I don't think socialist handouts to noobs are a good idea. It's better if they treasure their ships, at least in the beginning. It's better that they get a sense of accomplishment when they figure out how to fit the things. It's better if they think their ships matter, and take the time to figure out how to use EFT. It's better if they read up so they know wtf they're doing. It's better that they learn how to figure out how to fit a ship, instead of saving a fit someone hands them and not learning a thing.
You don't want to cater to the soft bigotry of low expectations; you want people to have to work, which means then they have accomplished something when they get it sorted.
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Remember, Eve is about attitude as much as anything else. The tough love of explaining mistakes to noobs after you kill them is within the spirit of Eve. Handing out free frigates and saying "have fun kiddies" isn't, IMHO.
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All that said, I acknowledge the learning cliff in Eve. I think Eve Uni and all the other efforts to explain the game are excellent. Frankly, you could probably do more good for noobs by showing up in local and typing "I'm a veteran player: AMA" - and having a file with links that explain various aspects of eve on hand, to cut and paste out of into local. |
Archibald Thistlewaite III
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Miners
699
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Posted - 2015.02.05 19:13:41 -
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Major Ream wrote:Bittervet checking in here.
I salute your intention to help noobs, that's excellent.
I have to challenge you on your space socialism, however.
Eve is a difficult game, which means that you get a sense of accomplishment when you achieve something - your first 1v1 win, your first billion in the market, and so on.
I remember a Merlin I used to fly, my first serious frigate, which was eventually very well fit and able to survive the static 1/10 and 2/10 plexes that dropped Worm blueprints and used to drop mods that are worth a fortune nowadays. This was an accomplishment, for me. Something I was able to be successful at, all by my self.
This is why I don't think socialist handouts to noobs are a good idea. It's better if they treasure their ships, at least in the beginning. It's better that they get a sense of accomplishment when they figure out how to fit the things. It's better if they think their ships matter, and take the time to figure out how to use EFT. It's better if they read up so they know wtf they're doing. It's better that they learn how to figure out how to fit a ship, instead of saving a fit someone hands them and not learning a thing.
You don't want to cater to the soft bigotry of low expectations; you want people to have to work, which means then they have accomplished something when they get it sorted.
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Remember, Eve is about attitude as much as anything else. The tough love of explaining mistakes to noobs after you kill them is within the spirit of Eve. Handing out free frigates and saying "have fun kiddies" isn't, IMHO.
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All that said, I acknowledge the learning cliff in Eve. I think Eve Uni and all the other efforts to explain the game are excellent. Frankly, you could probably do more good for noobs by showing up in local and typing "I'm a veteran player: AMA" - and having a file with links that explain various aspects of eve on hand, to cut and paste out of into local.
Ships are disposable tools. The sooner new players learn that the more they will enjoy Eve.
Let the newbies lose ships without having to worry about replacing them. |
Solonius Rex
F0RCED ENTRY F0RCED ENTRY.
112
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Posted - 2015.02.05 19:44:09 -
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Archibald Thistlewaite III wrote:Major Ream wrote:Bittervet checking in here.
I salute your intention to help noobs, that's excellent.
I have to challenge you on your space socialism, however.
Eve is a difficult game, which means that you get a sense of accomplishment when you achieve something - your first 1v1 win, your first billion in the market, and so on.
I remember a Merlin I used to fly, my first serious frigate, which was eventually very well fit and able to survive the static 1/10 and 2/10 plexes that dropped Worm blueprints and used to drop mods that are worth a fortune nowadays. This was an accomplishment, for me. Something I was able to be successful at, all by my self.
This is why I don't think socialist handouts to noobs are a good idea. It's better if they treasure their ships, at least in the beginning. It's better that they get a sense of accomplishment when they figure out how to fit the things. It's better if they think their ships matter, and take the time to figure out how to use EFT. It's better if they read up so they know wtf they're doing. It's better that they learn how to figure out how to fit a ship, instead of saving a fit someone hands them and not learning a thing.
You don't want to cater to the soft bigotry of low expectations; you want people to have to work, which means then they have accomplished something when they get it sorted.
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Remember, Eve is about attitude as much as anything else. The tough love of explaining mistakes to noobs after you kill them is within the spirit of Eve. Handing out free frigates and saying "have fun kiddies" isn't, IMHO.
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All that said, I acknowledge the learning cliff in Eve. I think Eve Uni and all the other efforts to explain the game are excellent. Frankly, you could probably do more good for noobs by showing up in local and typing "I'm a veteran player: AMA" - and having a file with links that explain various aspects of eve on hand, to cut and paste out of into local. Ships are disposable tools. The sooner new players learn that the more they will enjoy Eve. Let the newbies lose ships without having to worry about replacing them.
Ships also cost ISK and shouldnt be used as a disposable tool to those who do not buy plexes with real money every week. New players will learn to enjoy Eve if they understand the necessity to balance Risk with Reward. As much as its hilarious to see a New player in a 3 billion isk Rattlesnake doing missions in lowsec, if that person was in my corp, i would kill him myself.
Theres nothing wrong with noobs thinking that losing ships is part of the game, and that they shouldnt be angry for more than a second about losing a ship. But there is something wrong with noobs thinking that it doesnt matter if they lose their ships in any manner, stupid or not, because theyll just be provided a new one, with no cost to them.
I dont want a noob to be crying every time he loses a merlin. But I also dont want him to recklessly lose a talos or a Myrmidon. And the best way to do this is for them to earn their ships. If they know how hard it is to get a ship, they know to be careful about not losing it. |
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
4226
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Posted - 2015.02.05 19:55:00 -
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Awesome initiative! Hope it goes well! Good luck on your roams!
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
Captain
Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)
Interstellar Services Department
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
2444
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Posted - 2015.02.05 20:03:04 -
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Major Ream wrote:Bittervet checking in here.
I salute your intention to help noobs, that's excellent.
I have to challenge you on your space socialism, however.
Eve is a difficult game, which means that you get a sense of accomplishment when you achieve something - your first 1v1 win, your first billion in the market, and so on.
Thanks
In answer to the idea that handing out ships will ruin the game or the sense of loss? I take it you are also against Ship Replacement Programs as well, then?
A difference in philosophy is acceptable in this game and I have had some newbies say that they would rather earn their way up. I compliment them on their goals and wish them the best.
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
2444
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Posted - 2015.02.05 20:16:43 -
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At this point we have handed out lots of Frigates and Destroyers. Mainly (as I said) to encourage them to take a chance or two or to help them get past that first earning speed bump of the game. While a mill or two of ship is HUGE to them you know that in the long run this is a drop in the bucket. So I do not see it as giving a false impression of loss, just getting them going on the bike (parents who have taught a child to ride know what I mean) They will crash, later but we want to get them up to speed.
Odd anecdotal statistic. When in a career system I get approximately 5% of the people in local responding. I cannot say whether the others are nervous or just not watching.
I want to thank people like Otto and others for recent donations as well as folks who contract me ships and such. I spend as much time in Jita, Amarr, Dodixie and Rens doing fittings for delivery as I do in the career systems.
I also invite any organizations/corps who are welcoming newbies in to contact me. Mynxee will vouch for the fact that I do send them along. Let me know what your focus is and that you will help the newbies LEARN. If you are just getting them to swell ranks and have the 'here's a Rubics cube . . . ' attitude I will take issue with sending anyone your way.
I started the project because of the This Is Eve video influx but it has grown legs and is now carrying me wildly forward. I am hanging on and enjoying the ride.
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Mike Azariah-á CSM8 and now CSM9
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ergherhdfgh
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
332
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Posted - 2015.02.05 21:23:31 -
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Eldwinn wrote:Timezones these are planned? I need to pipebomb someone. Also, is this not an Events thread more than anything? eve doesn't seem to be a "just the tip" kind of game so this response seems appropriate. |
ergherhdfgh
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
332
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Posted - 2015.02.05 21:33:29 -
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Major Ream wrote:Bittervet rant. I've tried getting people into this game before and worked with many newbros over the years. I can agree that handing things over to them and doing all the work for them can and will ruin the game for them.
However I've also noticed that left to one's own many players stick in high sec and mine or run missions for a year because they are afraid to PvP without 20 million skill points and a faction fit T2 ship or don't think they will be of much help since they don't know much about the game.
I think there is a happy medium in which you can throw a newbro a free ship and say see you can be valuable to a fleet even from day 1 and give them a taste of what's to come and also not get them locked into the fear of losing a ship that having to grind all your own isk from day gets most players.
When I first started playing this game I was in a corp that would let me mine in a cruiser and get the same cut as someone mining in a hulk on mining ops. Without that help I would not be here today. You leave new players on their own with a 21 day trial and google and very few will make it to day 3 much less long timer players. |
voetius
Quiet Days in Clichy
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Posted - 2015.02.05 23:15:56 -
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sounds like a good initiative to me.
I'm looking forward to Major Reams reply as to why SRP programs aren't destroying the game because of ~reasons~
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DeMichael Crimson
Republic University Minmatar Republic
46857
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Posted - 2015.02.06 07:05:32 -
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voetius wrote: sounds like a good initiative to me.
I'm looking forward to Major Reams reply as to why SRP programs aren't destroying the game because of ~reasons~
SRP (Ship Replacement Program) is something player corporations do to help entice their members to be more active, usually for WarDec's. In my opinion that in itself is a good thing since it shows the corp cares about it's members.
I believe the reason Major Ream didn't mention that is because it doesn't pertain to brand new players in NPC corps located in starter systems.
While I applaud and commend Mike Azariah for his intentions and the contributions to new players, I also understand and agree with the points of concern that Major Ream has brought up. Compared to how it was in the past, it's a lot easier now for new players to gain ISK so I don't see that as a problem. In my opinion new players actually suffer more from lack of info than lack of ISK.
Hopefully 'Operation Magic School Bus' is more of a random occurrence that happens every once in a while instead of being a recurring occurrence that happens quite often. If it's the latter then that would make it nothing more than a scheduled in-game event.
To make sure that doesn't happen, maybe have it be more seasonal, such as occurring mainly in the summer time when there's a greater influx of new players to the game. Could also do surprise appearances in the various starter systems during the Holidays.
Anyway, +1 for a good interesting project.
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
2453
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Posted - 2015.02.06 07:14:49 -
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I am too chaotic to keep to a schedule though I am around a fair amount.
and it is always ships, I am not a fan of handing out isk. (except in unusual cases)
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ShadowandLight
Trigger Happy Capsuleers Soviet-Union
330
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Posted - 2015.02.06 17:11:25 -
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This is a great idea and I've spoken with Mike about it on a few podcasts.
I also donated 1b to the cause, please do help out as well!
EVE Online and Multiboxing
Legacy of a Capsuleer Podcast
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Jack Corenson
The Scope Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.03.20 12:22:46 -
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Just came across this as a returning (good as new) player from the High Drag podcast. Anything I learned, I've forgotten after a three-year break, so was going to do the tutorial missions again on this toon (if that's possible).
Hope we can cross paths, am very much enjoying New Eden again, overwhelmed as I am! |
Eli Stan
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.03.20 14:44:04 -
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Awesome! This is just the sort of thing I've been advocating for in the "why do players stay in npc corps" thread in order to get players new to EVE engaged with the player base and the game. This sort of thing, done by CAS members, is what got me hooked a year ago.
Speaking of CAS...
Quote:I also invite any organizations/corps who are welcoming newbies in to contact me. Mynxee will vouch for the fact that I do send them along. Let me know what your focus is and that you will help the newbies LEARN. If you are just getting them to swell ranks and have the 'here's a Rubics cube . . . ' attitude I will take issue with sending anyone your way.
Are you aware of the things CAS does? |
kitsune Sabre
University of Caille Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.03.20 16:19:05 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:I am too chaotic to keep to a schedule though I am around a fair amount.
and it is always ships, I am not a fan of handing out isk. (except in unusual cases)
m I highly recommend not planning something you cannot dedicate time to it just makes you look like an idiot |
Eli Stan
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.03.20 16:29:53 -
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Major Ream wrote:This is why I don't think socialist handouts to noobs are a good idea. It's better if they treasure their ships, at least in the beginning. It's better that they get a sense of accomplishment when they figure out how to fit the things. It's better if they think their ships matter, and take the time to figure out how to use EFT. It's better if they read up so they know wtf they're doing. It's better that they learn how to figure out how to fit a ship, instead of saving a fit someone hands them and not learning a thing.
(horrified)Nooooooo!(/horrified)
Treasuring ships leads to being afraid to lose ships. Being afraid to lose ships leads to not undocking and eventually unsubbing at worst. Not healthy for the game nor the player.
The sense of accomplishment a new player needs to get is not about, for example, knowing the difference between a point and a scram and when to fit one or the other (I didn't know about the difference until well into my PvP career) - rather, they should get a sense of accomplishment from being a valued part of a team.
You're basically telling new players "Don't PvP until you know how to PvP - of which ship fitting is an important aspect." No, new players learn to PvP by doing PvP. Which is much more effectively done by giving the new player a properly fitted ship to learn with, rather than them bringing, say, a hull-and-shield-tanked Catalyst with two each of different ranged projectile guns they spent an hour in a Venture mining in order to pay for, and especially more effectively done than telling the new player with such a ship to stay home and read web pages until they figure out fitting. |
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Mr Epeen
It's All About Me
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Posted - 2015.03.20 19:55:15 -
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Some seriously ****** up posts from people that should know better in here.
The absolute best way to introduce new players into PVP is to use the same philosophy as every large corp and major alliance. That being a ship replacement policy to help them get over their initial fear of losing ships.
This is a great initiative, Mike. Feel free to drop me a mail or post a link where I can donate some ships or ISKies to the cause.
Mr Epeen
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J'Poll
Green Skull LLC
5993
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Posted - 2015.03.20 20:00:17 -
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Sure. Showering a new player with multiple hundreds of millions in either ISK or items is bad (leads to spoiled player syndrome with a possible side effect called entitlement).
But giving a new player who already has to worry about how to get the ISK for the nwext skillbook and modules a handful of basic fitted frigates or destroyers is a great idea to get them involved into EVE's gameplay.
Keep this going Mike and if I can assist in any shape or form.
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Azda Ja
Green Skull LLC
3504
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Posted - 2015.03.20 20:04:46 -
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kitsune Sabre wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:I am too chaotic to keep to a schedule though I am around a fair amount.
and it is always ships, I am not a fan of handing out isk. (except in unusual cases)
m I highly recommend not planning something you cannot dedicate time to it just makes you look like an idiot
Easy there tiger. Mike is a CSM (Council of Stellar Management) representative. In addition to whatever his RL duties are, he spends 10 to 20 hours a week working and communicating with CCP on behalf of the playerbase. Feel free to disagree with his views on the game and it's direction, but ease up. He's trying to proactively help out new players, such as yourself.
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BeBopAReBop RhubarbPie
Brawlers Inc.
1555
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Posted - 2015.03.21 15:01:27 -
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It was kinda cool to see Mike doing this in game while I was in a starter system helping out a new player that had just been the target of a gank attempt. Keep it up Mike!
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Koebmand
Silverflames
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Posted - 2015.03.22 19:31:12 -
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I think Mike's efforts is a good help on showing new players how large scale logistics are a part of Eve.
A very common question from new players is "How do I move my items to a new system?".
At their skill and resource level, it usually ends up with having to fly each ship, then pod/rookie ship back and pick up the next. Showing them how it works once you are a bit more organized is a good thing in my opinion (for any new players reading this, just don't move everything. You will likely leave that new place soon, change what ship you use, discover a new module you want instead or unlock something with skills).
I also think its a good thing to flash a ton of ships at the new players, show them it is not always a large time investment as well as nearly all your ISK to get a new ship when you lose one. With a little organization you easily get replacement ships, and once a little into the game, you have many ships at once - and they are easy enough to get that you can even just give them away!
I have gotten good feedback from just giving people ships too, like "Thank you, I ended up getting it blown up, but it was nice to see and try that finished fit" fx. Don't think I have ever had someone I gave a ship come and ask for a second to replace the first (aka turn into a useless beggar / expect instant free replacements).
Those I have seen of Mike's fits are nice and simple, something the new player can see, try - and are likely to be able to replace. Combined with the Career Agents that let them put together their own ships, I think it gives a very good basis for getting into ship fitting and replacement, while also showing that it gets easier a long the way.
Just telling them to go mine for 5-10 hours in a Rookie Ship when they lose their first frig - is gonna make it seem like a very large set back every time they lose a fight, scaring them out of risking ships - and also gives that false impression that mining is the only way to make money in Eve.
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Cellini Benvenuto
Imperial Shipment Amarr Empire
11
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Posted - 2015.03.23 16:38:24 -
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From a newbies point of view, as someone who was on the receiving end of a gift, my two cents:
I don't think a gift automatically 'spoils' new players. For me, the gift did two things:
1. All of a sudden, I had this realization that I wasn't alone. Eve can be a little overwhelming when you start out. Perhaps those who come from other MMOs can handle it better, but for me, this is my first MMO, and that was the moment I really realized that Eve's an MMO, there are acquaintances and friends to be made. The thank you note I sent led to a small conversation with advice that was worth way more than the donation, and all in all, that was the moment I decided that I wanted to stay and stick around, no matter how hard Eve is.
2. It eased up the 'I have to earn ISK' pressure. I was just starting out. I wasn't even sure how you make money in Eve (okay, I'm still not sure!!!). I had limited time in which I could either grind money or actually find things I might enjoy. The gift helped me find the latter more rapidly, and in turn, that helped me make more money than I would have.
Would I have stuck around without that gesture? Yes. Would I have found ways to have fun? Yes. But that kind of gesture goes a long way into making you feel welcome into eve-verse. It can be a ship, a bit of money, and perhaps most important of all: helpful advice; but kindness from a stranger is perhaps the most attractive part of joining an online community, and in turn, you end up doing the same for someone else.
I think Eve's a very complex game. Any help within your first week or so goes a long, long way as you are getting used to a lot of different and new ideas that come with a complete sandbox and a player-run economy. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
2732
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Posted - 2015.05.01 21:18:00 -
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Small bump and a reminder that Operation Magic School Bus is coming up on 6 months in operation at the end of May.
wow
Thank you to all the donors and welcome to all the new folks I have met along the way. Here is to another six months and more!
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Solecist Project
Red Federation RvB - RED Federation
22776
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Posted - 2015.05.02 07:29:45 -
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Mike ... I can do suicide ganking roams.
Of course noobs won't add any relevant dps ... ... but that's not the point.
Takes fifteen or so minutes to skill for a role in that fleet.
It teaches people situational awareness and how others fit their ships. People also get to see lots of shiptypes and learn to understand why autopiloting is bad.
Furthermore can I provide a proper, thorough, tutorial about how to create a perfect instaundock bookmark.
If you are interested, tell me and contact me ingame when I'm around.
I'd also like to connect this with PLEX4GOOD. NOOBS4GOOD.
Helping raise money for those who need it ... ... and giving them a feeling of connection.
Thanks!
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13kr1d1
Hedion University Amarr Empire
113
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Posted - 2015.05.02 21:49:07 -
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This isn't such a great idea. Insulate people from ship loss, and they won't be able to handle it later when they have to stand on their own two feet and eat a big loss. Kind of like how childhood is being extended into the 20's in america from permissive parenting and run amok pop armchair psych. The longer you coddle people, the worse they have it when they have to stand on their own. Not everyone will know the rule to not fly what you cant afford to lose. They'll be insulated by free ships instead of learning to minimize their own risk.
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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Azda Ja
Green Skull LLC
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Posted - 2015.05.02 22:10:23 -
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13kr1d1 wrote:This isn't such a great idea. Insulate people from ship loss, and they won't be able to handle it later when they have to stand on their own two feet and eat a big loss. Kind of like how childhood is being extended into the 20's in america from permissive parenting and run amok pop armchair psych. The longer you coddle people, the worse they have it when they have to stand on their own. Not everyone will know the rule to not fly what you cant afford to lose. They'll be insulated by free ships instead of learning to minimize their own risk. A person has to be exceptionally stupid and or weak of character to somehow be 'insulated from ship loss' from getting a few cheap frigates for a fleet or two. Your argument would make more sense if it was CCP giving out free stuff. If that were the case, people would be expecting it to always be easy to get another ship. In this situation, we have a proactive effort from community members to help new players get into fleets and shoot stuff. I doubt many (or any) of the newbies getting free ships from this effort are going to be expecting ships to magically materialize throughout their EVE careers. It's very clear that they're getting help from the community, not the game itself, that's an important distinction. That's probably the best part of this effort, the ships and all that are nice sure, but I'd argue the greatest benefit is showing EVE newbies that there is a large community here willing to help each other out, hopefully encouraging them to join groups, or even make their own. I think you're mistaking support, with 'coddling'.
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Eli Stan
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2015.05.03 06:47:22 -
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13kr1d1 wrote:This isn't such a great idea. Insulate people from ship loss, and they won't be able to handle it later when they have to stand on their own two feet and eat a big loss. Kind of like how childhood is being extended into the 20's in america from permissive parenting and run amok pop armchair psych. The longer you coddle people, the worse they have it when they have to stand on their own. Not everyone will know the rule to not fly what you cant afford to lose. They'll be insulated by free ships instead of learning to minimize their own risk.
Fear... Fear is what holds us back in Eve. The more we fear a ship loss, the more likely we are not to undock. The more we fear poor ISK efficiency, the worse our efficiency becomes. We are immortals. We don't die. We should not fear the loss of our ship. There are others we will fly in again. Teach the newbies not to fear. Teach the newbies the joy of ships exploding. Theirs and their targets' ships. Ships lost do not matter. It's simply a bit of time spent to acquire the replacement. Which will - which SHOULD - be lost as well tomorrow. Fearing risk, minimizing risk, leads to stagnation in Eve. One learns from doing. Embrace the risk. Embrace the loss of ships. Only when we let go of the fear, when we engage when others run and dock, will we find our joy.
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Deck Cadelanne
Exigent Circumstances CAStabouts
132
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Posted - 2015.05.03 18:50:10 -
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13kr1d1 wrote:This isn't such a great idea. Insulate people from ship loss, and they won't be able to handle it later when they have to stand on their own two feet and eat a big loss. Kind of like how childhood is being extended into the 20's in america from permissive parenting and run amok pop armchair psych. The longer you coddle people, the worse they have it when they have to stand on their own. Not everyone will know the rule to not fly what you cant afford to lose. They'll be insulated by free ships instead of learning to minimize their own risk.
You are completely wrong.
Mike's effort here is all about providing an opportunity for newbs to experience PVP without losing everything they have managed to earn in the game.
If they take advantage of this experience, which many hopefully will, they will quickly learn that PVP is nothing to be afraid of, that in fact it is fun, that in fact getting your pixels popped is also fun. Almost as much fun as popping somebody else's. Hopefully, with that learning under their belts but without having lost everything while learning nothing (which is the usual experience for a first time PVPer) they then decide that PVP is an aspect of the game they can participate in and enjoy.
I totally support Mike's position on this and will keep on supporting the regular ongoing newb-supporting activities the CAS Combat Guild provide.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional."
- Hunter S. Thompson
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13kr1d1
Hedion University Amarr Empire
114
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Posted - 2015.05.03 23:44:48 -
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Deck Cadelanne wrote:13kr1d1 wrote:This isn't such a great idea. Insulate people from ship loss, and they won't be able to handle it later when they have to stand on their own two feet and eat a big loss. Kind of like how childhood is being extended into the 20's in america from permissive parenting and run amok pop armchair psych. The longer you coddle people, the worse they have it when they have to stand on their own. Not everyone will know the rule to not fly what you cant afford to lose. They'll be insulated by free ships instead of learning to minimize their own risk. You are completely wrong. Mike's effort here is all about providing an opportunity for newbs to experience PVP without losing everything they have managed to earn in the game. If they take advantage of this experience, which many hopefully will, they will quickly learn that PVP is nothing to be afraid of, that in fact it is fun, that in fact getting your pixels popped is also fun. Almost as much fun as popping somebody else's. Hopefully, with that learning under their belts but without having lost everything while learning nothing (which is the usual experience for a first time PVPer) they then decide that PVP is an aspect of the game they can participate in and enjoy. I totally support Mike's position on this and will keep on supporting the regular ongoing newb-supporting activities the CAS Combat Guild provide.
Time to lowjack some newbies then, and watch their killboards with free ships and when they stop having free ships.
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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Deck Cadelanne
Exigent Circumstances CAStabouts
133
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Posted - 2015.05.04 09:42:24 -
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13kr1d1 wrote:
Time to lowjack some newbies then, and watch their killboards with free ships and when they stop having free ships.
Mike's initiative is not a long-term SRP program. It is a series of ad-hoc events where new players can join, experience PVP without risking serious losses then go back to whatever they do normally in the game. That experience will benefit them, regardless of how they choose to play.
An event. To provide an experience re: an aspect of the game that most players are too nervous to try. Not a permanent arrangement. Get it?
What exactly is wrong with that?
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Solecist Project
Shitt Outta Luck - GANKING4GOOD
23433
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Posted - 2015.05.04 14:15:33 -
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Nothing is wrong with it ... ... as long as it's properly engineered.
She's overreacting. I understand the worries, but these are just events and nothing more.
Making people aware of them not being handheld is important.
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Solomar Espersei
Quality Assurance
572
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Posted - 2015.05.04 15:05:39 -
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Not usually a fan of your work Mike, but kudos on this effort.
Please send all aspiring ninjas and those interested in Stealth Bombers, Cloaky shenanigans and Exploring our way. With Suddenly Ninjas and TEARS on somewhat of quiet period, some of us alumni have branched into other pursuits. I'm still happy to teach new bros. Are ship donations accepted?
Quality Assurance
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
2764
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Posted - 2015.05.18 03:23:32 -
[37] - Quote
Solomar Espersei wrote:Not usually a fan of your work Mike, but kudos on this effort.
Please send all aspiring ninjas and those interested in Stealth Bombers, Cloaky shenanigans and Exploring our way. With Suddenly Ninjas and TEARS on somewhat of quiet period, some of us alumni have branched into other pursuits. I'm still happy to teach new bros. Are ship donations accepted?
Send me a recruitment pitch for new players and I will pass it along to the mailing list.
If you want to test the water and just see how many show up or are interested let me know. Hell I will give you a half down frigs or dessies to take a few newbros out with.
Support from vets can be in the form of isk, ships but we all know that the most valuable resource is TIME
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
2825
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Posted - 2015.06.18 16:58:11 -
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Okay, so Amarr run was done just before the Burn takes place. Caldari is today, Kestrels and Coraxi.
Do YOU watch Local?
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Marseillefrog
Blueprint Mania
9
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Posted - 2015.06.18 19:02:34 -
[39] - Quote
13kr1d1 wrote:This isn't such a great idea. Insulate people from ship loss, and they won't be able to handle it later when they have to stand on their own two feet and eat a big loss. Kind of like how childhood is being extended into the 20's in america from permissive parenting and run amok pop armchair psych. The longer you coddle people, the worse they have it when they have to stand on their own. Not everyone will know the rule to not fly what you cant afford to lose. They'll be insulated by free ships instead of learning to minimize their own risk.
Stop, Dave. Will you stop, Dave? |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
2917
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Posted - 2015.08.08 22:42:24 -
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Two funny things related
1) I do see a difference in each system, some are quiet, others welcoming. One always seems to have a lot of russinas and sends me scrambling to google translate.
2) I do an kneejerk check of anybody who asks for a new ship. You five minutes old? fine. You are 5 years old and have been changing corps regularly through that time? You do not need my charity
but somoene in that latter class asked for a ship and said they hadn't played in three years. Fine, look at the employment history . . . active as all hell. So I called them on it, said they were a liar.
they called me a racist
I laughed. But since then I have thought about it and point (1) and I do give to everybody but I see a difference in the races . . . is seeing a difference racism?
Anyways . . . The bus is still running to all 12 career systems and still doing well
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Urziel99
Multiplex Gaming The Bastion
126
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Posted - 2015.08.09 10:57:45 -
[41] - Quote
Ah, the race card. Tired retort of lowlifes everywhere. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3016
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Posted - 2015.09.18 12:05:30 -
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My week long sabbatical to Iceland is almost at an end and the bus will be back in action in a few days.
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Aerasia
Republic University Minmatar Republic
100
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Posted - 2015.09.24 16:33:42 -
[43] - Quote
Does it make me a bad person if I listened to your interview with Mynxee, and now want to donate a few billion ISK to chain you to the bus for the rest of time? |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3024
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Posted - 2015.09.24 17:11:51 -
[44] - Quote
People are still listening to that? I thought it had sunk into the depths of time
and helping new folks with donations is nice even if it means the eternal torment of yours truly
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Aerasia
Republic University Minmatar Republic
100
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Posted - 2015.09.24 18:59:20 -
[45] - Quote
Well in fairness I listened to that a few weeks ago. It wasn't until the PLEX prices started going absolutely nuts in the last week I started to think about how a week of morning coffee translates into hundreds of frigates for newbies.
Any thoughts on whether the announced starter SP grant for the Vanguard patch will affect the Bus program? The only hole in the prereqs I can see is the lack of Cloaking I (CPU IV is being granted), so it looks like basically anything can be handed out with an expected skill up time of 0 min. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3026
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Posted - 2015.09.24 19:05:23 -
[46] - Quote
Yeah. I had some things to say about it. The most apparent thing is the drone skill needs to be drones III. I am not sure that direct starting skills is the right thing but the other options probably had a lot more programming issues.
The philosophy of starting players so they can fly is a good one . . . the line of where you start them varies from opinion to opinion.
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Aerasia
Republic University Minmatar Republic
100
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Posted - 2015.09.24 19:53:09 -
[47] - Quote
Very true. I have my own (seemingly unique) perspective on where to start the newbros, but this would neither be the time nor place. :)
For Drones: The image I saw was from an Amarr character, which I assume is why the armor tank skills were at 3 while shields were at 1. My hope was that Gallente at least would have a higher Drones start, considering they've got the premier drone frigate. Unfortunate if that's not the case. Especially if Minnies and the Squids get stuck with sub-standard tanking skills. |
Zihao
Garoun Investment Bank Gallente Federation
153
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Posted - 2015.09.24 19:56:56 -
[48] - Quote
You'll armor tank that merlin and you'll like it! |
Hasikan Miallok
Republic University Minmatar Republic
1530
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Posted - 2015.09.25 02:08:49 -
[49] - Quote
I support this initiative. New players mining for an hour to make half a million ISK in a venture are highly likely to eventually see the next step as a retriever and stay in carebear mode forever and eventually quite out of boredom.
Donating them ships is a bit like giving a young person in real life starter capital so they can break out of working at the gas station for a few bucks an hour.
Its not as if these are expensive ships either, I can recall at one stage donating 300 ventures I had sitting around to Angel Project (speculative super low buy order at a school got them for about 50K each) because I really could not be bothered moving them somewhere and selling them just to pick up 100 mill. |
Aerasia
Republic University Minmatar Republic
100
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Posted - 2015.09.25 02:45:09 -
[50] - Quote
Hasikan Miallok wrote:New players mining for an hour to make half a million ISK in a venture are highly likely to eventually see the next step as a retriever and stay in carebear mode forever and eventually quite out of boredom. And it's not just the career path. Something Mike goes over in the interview is the idea of "Don't fly what you can't afford to lose." If you're mining for a mil an hour, some 1.3M fit frigate represents a lot of time going back to the Venture. So even if you don't want to mine, it's still the "thing you have to get good at to afford other things later."
And insult to injury, you can't even just donate a gas mining Venture. |
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3030
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Posted - 2015.09.25 03:34:08 -
[51] - Quote
Aerasia wrote:And insult to injury, you can't even just donate a gas mining Venture.
well I suppose it could be done if we tossed a gas mining skill book in the hold of the venture fitted as such.
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Aerasia
Republic University Minmatar Republic
100
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Posted - 2015.09.25 04:35:17 -
[52] - Quote
I don't think the Venture itself is the problem, but the 24 million ISK price tag on the Gas Harvesting skillbook might be a bit steep for the Bus program. |
William Ruben
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
140
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Posted - 2015.09.25 05:06:40 -
[53] - Quote
Nice initiative Mike! |
RoAnnon
Eternity INC. Goonswarm Federation
38704
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Posted - 2015.11.10 23:51:24 -
[54] - Quote
I support this operation
So, you're a bounty hunter. No, that ain't it at all. Then what are you? I'm a bounty hunter.
Broadcast4Reps
Eve Vegas 2015 Pub Crawl Group 9
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3228
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Posted - 2015.11.16 20:55:45 -
[55] - Quote
End of the month swiftly approaches and with that the celebration of Operation Magic School Bus being in service for one full year.
I honestly wish I had kept track of how many ships have been handed out.
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Gregor Parud
Ordo Ardish
1647
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Posted - 2015.11.16 22:30:11 -
[56] - Quote
I'd urge everyone to keep giving Mike stuff to give away, you get to feel good about yourself without having to put any actual effort in. It's pretty much ideal. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3237
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Posted - 2015.11.25 20:12:22 -
[57] - Quote
Finished a full set of laps early. Will see if I can get another run in before the weekend (By full set I mean all 12 career systems)
Watch Local
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3242
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Posted - 2015.12.16 20:16:17 -
[58] - Quote
Due to computer issues (motherboard fried, buying a new machine) the bus will be out for a few days. Help each other as much as you can and I will be back and touring the career systems as soon as I can.
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Ginnie
School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State
47
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Posted - 2015.12.16 23:12:22 -
[59] - Quote
Where were you guys when I started!
I had to pull myself up by my boot straps and I didn't even have any boots...
All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. -Edgar Allan Poe
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Bastion Arzi
Angry Mustellid Decayed Orbit
313
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Posted - 2015.12.16 23:20:58 -
[60] - Quote
i was gonna say that this should get more publicity but then i remember this thread has like 5k views.
well done mike. |
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3281
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Posted - 2015.12.25 04:14:59 -
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I have done a couple of very laggy stops in caldari and amarr space in the last two days. But now my new computer has arrived. Expect to see a lot more of me as I once again hit my stride (after Christmas day, of course)
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3281
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Posted - 2016.01.08 01:43:30 -
[62] - Quote
Back in a new rig and making the stops once more. Systems seem to be a bit more extreme where nobody answers or I get a nice chatty little crowd.
Folks, keep an eye on local and or the rookie help chat. If you see me online ask where I am headed or if the Bus is running at that time.
free ships is free ships, eh?
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3304
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Posted - 2016.01.18 22:37:52 -
[63] - Quote
Ulterior Motives
Yeah, I do a blog and write things, sometimes even about the Bus
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Darth Terona
Black Rebel Rifter Club The Devil's Tattoo
184
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Posted - 2016.01.19 03:59:15 -
[64] - Quote
Awesome |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3367
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Posted - 2016.01.28 05:51:34 -
[65] - Quote
Gallente run was today, mix of response from the different career systems.
Tomorrow in Minmatar, probably around 1700 eve time unless I wind up in the mass test, y'all do know about Sisi and mass testing, right?
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3406
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Posted - 2016.02.22 04:21:12 -
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This week the Bus route will start in Jita. Watch Local as there is an extra surprise for politeness in local.
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3414
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Posted - 2016.03.04 18:15:20 -
[67] - Quote
Another good week.
I am still surprised at the people who do not bother saying thank you when handed a free fitted ship. But over all? Met some nice folks and had some good chats.
Wave if you see me passing by. If you are over the 30 day mark I might have a bpc for you . . .
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Tweek Etimua
The Paragons
92
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Posted - 2016.03.13 07:38:01 -
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Heard about this from your pod cast. It inspired me to make my self available as a tutorial/basics instructor. I'll be passing your name around. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3448
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Posted - 2016.03.23 19:45:24 -
[69] - Quote
Tweek Etimua wrote:Heard about this from your pod cast. It inspired me to make my self available as a tutorial/basics instructor. I'll be passing your name around.
paying it forward is always a good thing
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Kirijaden Dion
Democratic Union of Free Pilots
0
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Posted - 2016.03.25 21:50:37 -
[70] - Quote
Thanks for the Ship, i hope you keep that up :) |
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Flying Squidwolf
Indigo Spacelanes Central Command
34
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Posted - 2016.03.29 18:26:31 -
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Mike Azariah wrote:If you are in the career systems keep an eye on local. I drop in, now and again, and hand out free fitted frigates appropriate to the location.
This initiative is sponsored by older players who have donate isk and materials to give the new players a hand up.
Later we will be Bringing FC's in to offer sponsored fleets to low and null in ships provided by us. No risk and a chance of adventure.
If you want to know more there is a mailing list
Click on mail, bottom left hasd 'join mailing list' click that then enter in
Operation Magic School Bus
easy as pi
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I see this chap in our local a lot, he's an upstanding citizen of New Eden. |
Donsa
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.04.03 23:49:15 -
[72] - Quote
Thanks Mike!
Great event -- I hope one of these days I'll be able to donate! |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3458
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Posted - 2016.04.04 01:05:39 -
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This months theme for the Mailing list is WAR
I am sending out reports from the front, connections to join main newbie friendly groups and notices of npsi roams that may or may not be part of the war. Probably later this week we might have some special ships as part of the normal stops.
Watch Local, folks. I do get around
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Tian Zhang
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.04.04 16:18:32 -
[74] - Quote
Very helpful, I caught the bus at Tross today! |
Brotil Skir
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.04.05 16:21:42 -
[75] - Quote
At first I was that there was this guy handing out free ships and implants because he just screamed . But docking doesn't hurt so I gave it a try and I was like . Magic School bus works and when I'm in a position to help I will. Thanks for the hook up Mike. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3459
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Posted - 2016.04.05 16:45:31 -
[76] - Quote
Understand that if I am on a roam in low or null I WILL shoot. It happens. (not often enough)
But if I am on a Bus run? safest guy around.
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Allyanya Nardieu
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.04.07 16:32:30 -
[77] - Quote
Thanks Mike! You're awesome! |
Jon Divisadero
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.04.08 16:50:33 -
[78] - Quote
Mike, thanks again for the ship and mods. It'll be a big help continuing with exploration and getting to know my way around the systems! You're a great guy, even if you have a 15Bil ISK bounty on your head, lol. |
Lexington Braddock
Maxwarp Dynamics
0
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Posted - 2016.04.08 17:31:54 -
[79] - Quote
Can I ride your Magic Bus? Yes! Thanks Mike for the outfitted explorer (w/ Sisters probes to boot!) that the Magic Bus so graciously gave me in Clelinon today! You also give good advice on Rookie Chat, and since I recognized you from there, I knew your MB was legit. So funny to see community-minded folks in this game make the trolls & bitter lemons in local or on forum drop their jaws when someone does something altruistic. Great service!
For all the reputation Eve gets for having bloodthirsty conniving scammers lurking everywhere, I have to say I've been fortunate to run into a couple people such as yourself who are happy to help or donate. Another player once donated ship replacement cost after destroying me because I got my capsule warped out in time. It's random gestures like these that make Eve a better game, and make me want to play more. Considering that lost ships don't magically respawn in your hangar, and that this is easily the most complex game I've played, Magic Bus is like finding a twenty on the sidewalk, cheers!
And to people saying "aww,don't spoil the noobs, they'll never learn true pain", I'll just say that the fact your stuff doesn't come back after you lose it is an adjustment. Even coming from a grief-fest like GTA online, this game's a mega wiley beast with which to get acclimated. Every little bit of help and hope is much appreciated, and I'm sure I speak for other rookies too.
Cheers and o7 |
Nihilum Rex
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.05.05 16:25:50 -
[80] - Quote
Mike, you are awesome thank you for the ship. Really made it a great first few days!!!! |
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Rav'nous
University of Caille Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.05.08 07:56:48 -
[81] - Quote
Met in local chat, Pretty cool thing you guys are doing here, it definitely is comforting coming into this after hearing of the many elitists the game holds. Keep up the good work, you have motivated me to continue on my journey to success! |
HiroLegend Hilitari
Forsaken Marine Help Corps
0
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Posted - 2016.05.08 21:50:31 -
[82] - Quote
Awesome guy, was in hagogo , i been playing 3 days , got ship for free :) Will help me out alot! So much thanks and awesome community! Thanks man! |
Clino Dev
Tribal Liberation Force Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.05.08 22:22:21 -
[83] - Quote
Thanks much, Mike! So nice to see the generousity I'd heard rumors of! |
Blue Jay Stark
Funda ICKARU5
0
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Posted - 2016.05.11 05:30:20 -
[84] - Quote
Fantastic work Mike! Was awesome to meet you :) |
Frirac Annages
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.05.11 07:08:27 -
[85] - Quote
Thanks for the ship mike! |
Fale Khapson Solette
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.05.14 02:52:12 -
[86] - Quote
Thanks so much for the free ship! It's really cool that you're doing this for us rookies. I'm very grateful. |
Clynn
EVE Companionship
0
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Posted - 2016.05.22 17:33:43 -
[87] - Quote
Thank you so much for the Magic Corax, dear Mike of the Magic Bus! GÖÑ Met him at Akiainavas III - School of Applied Knowledge while doing the tutorial Career Agents Missions GÖÑ
Got a GÖÑ Magic Corax GÖÑ, fully fitted and ready to rock!
Best wishes to Mike, his Magic Bus, and everyone who made this happens (yes, you who donates and everyone's involved) GÖÑ |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3481
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Posted - 2016.06.01 04:39:34 -
[88] - Quote
For the first time in a long time I hit three systems and not a single person wanted a free ship. Ironic that it was in Caldari rookie systems.
Ah well, Gallente tomorrow
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Dharyn Rhyndar
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.06.08 17:27:20 -
[89] - Quote
Hello everyone,
I just received my first ship from Mike Azariah who came to career agent station in Clellinon. He was kind enough to walk me through the process. I even got a bonus prize!
Thanks again for everything! |
Rhyno Sinulf
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.06.09 19:16:28 -
[90] - Quote
Very awesome. Much thanks from a newb. Hope to pay it forward some day |
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Ellac Timur-Khan
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.06.11 08:15:14 -
[91] - Quote
Thanks! The gift was very much appreciated.
Yeah, I am Minmatar but fly Amarr, like Caldari missiles & drag my stuff around in a Gallente freighter!
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Alarik Surun
The Just One Drifting Sleeper Alliance
0
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Posted - 2016.06.16 19:02:54 -
[92] - Quote
I played a lot of games over my 2 decades of online gaming but this is the first game i find a community full of people after my own heart. People answering even the most silly questions without mocking in rookie help and then people like you, moving one step further and teaching how to fit ships, giving fitted ships instead of taking advantage of newbies or mocking them.
I know there isn't much i can do in return bu if there is a chance to return favor in any time, please let me know. |
Emmy Chelien
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.06.17 21:43:13 -
[93] - Quote
Thnx for the free destroyer! |
Jemyn RisingSun
First Fleet In
0
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Posted - 2016.06.21 16:23:56 -
[94] - Quote
Thanks for the ship!! |
Temple Of Dreams
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2016.06.22 20:04:21 -
[95] - Quote
I saw the offer for a free ship in my local yesterday from Mike Azariah but I just thought it was some kind of ploy to lure the greedy out for a gank. Looks like there is some that are generous in this game after all. Props to Mike Azariah ! |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3508
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Posted - 2016.07.06 02:40:50 -
[96] - Quote
I get accused of skulldeuggery by many folks BEFORE they get the ship. Some never dock and just yell at me, angrily.
I honestly am doing what I say I will do.
hard to believe.
m
Mike Azariah Gö¼GöÇGöÇGö¼n++ ¯|(pâä)/¯
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Jennifer Flen
School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.07.11 16:22:33 -
[97] - Quote
Mike gave me a fully fit Probe! Thank you so very much! (GùáGÇ+GùáG£+) |
Bumblefck
Kerensky Initiatives
12556
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Posted - 2016.07.13 21:22:32 -
[98] - Quote
I am a new player, please deliver my ship to Osmon and contract it to Bumble. Fill it with PLEXes if you must.
TYIA
edit:
(GùáGÇ+GùáG£+)
Perfection is a dish best served like wasabi .
Bumble's Space Log
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3512
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Posted - 2016.07.14 06:24:07 -
[99] - Quote
Bumblefck wrote:I am a new player, please deliver my ship to Osmon and contract it to Bumble. Fill it with PLEXes if you must.
TYIA
edit:
(GùáGÇ+GùáG£+)
Date of Birth: 2008-07-27 17:47 First Forum Visit: 2011-04-07 15:09 Number of Posts: 4,505
I do check.
m
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Bumblefck
Kerensky Initiatives
12565
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Posted - 2016.07.14 20:35:11 -
[100] - Quote
The fact that you had to articulate that out loud, rather than accept it as the obvious joke it is (PLEXes in the cargohold?!), is mildly disappointing
Perfection is a dish best served like wasabi .
Bumble's Space Log
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c4binfever
Virtues of Ultima
405
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Posted - 2016.07.16 18:48:56 -
[101] - Quote
Great idea to help out newbros.
I joined your mailing list to check it out - i have a couple of friends joining the game soon.
I noticed that in the welcome letter you put your signature in as simply 'm'. Perhaps it would be an idea to put in your character name (link) it would give members a point of contact so they could send you queries?
<--dotbot
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Hael Morgan
State War Academy Caldari State
18
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Posted - 2016.07.23 12:20:26 -
[102] - Quote
I'm actually opposed to the idea of handouts for new players.
It doesn't help in the long run imho, and if anyone is going to survive in Eve, then they need to feel and become accustomed to it's brutality.
This char is new, but I've been floating around New Eden for a couple of months and learning the hard way. This is THE ONLY way to learn and enjoy EVE.
Having a smiling mysterious benefactor turn up with a truck full of goodies like some kind of space themed Santa is not really what Eve is about, and will, at best, only hold players for a short while longer before they inevitably quit because the game is not for them. It only delays the harsh reality of the game universe.
Surely Eve is about perseverance, about learning from your mistakes and slowly making your way up the ranks..it's not about mum and dad holding your hand. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3512
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Posted - 2016.07.23 18:19:41 -
[103] - Quote
Hael Morgan wrote:I'm actually opposed to the idea of handouts for new players.
It doesn't help in the long run imho, and if anyone is going to survive in Eve, then they need to feel and become accustomed to it's brutality.
This char is new, but I've been floating around New Eden for a couple of months and learning the hard way. This is THE ONLY way to learn and enjoy EVE.
Having a smiling mysterious benefactor turn up with a truck full of goodies like some kind of space themed Santa is not really what Eve is about, and will, at best, only hold players for a short while longer before they inevitably quit because the game is not for them. It only delays the harsh reality of the game universe.
Surely Eve is about perseverance, about learning from your mistakes and slowly making your way up the ranks..it's not about mum and dad holding your hand.
Yup, I meet a few folks who disagree with what I do. And that is fine. I, personally, don't think that a T1 frigate or dessie is seriously lead to a destruction of the game experience nor do I think I am alone in this opinion.
Holding the players for a short time longer IS part of my goal. Give them more time to interact,to learn, to 'get' the game. The harsh reality is out there but so is SRP, social interaction and the realization that there are many other people playing the game with them.
Oh, Santa is a slacker, only comes around once a year. The Bus does a minimum of one complete lap a week, hitting all 12 career systems.
This week being a slight exception
m
Mike Azariah Gö¼GöÇGöÇGö¼n++ ¯|(pâä)/¯
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Hael Morgan
State War Academy Caldari State
28
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Posted - 2016.07.24 12:38:33 -
[104] - Quote
Anyone playing eve properly can obtain those thing themselves in a matter of a couple of days. If they are so eager to accept them as a gift rather than working for it, I would question why they are playing in the first place.
If they do the career agents then they'll be floating about in their own destroyer all fitted out (possibly not correctly), in no time..AND they will have at least a basic understanding of what the game is about, in fact there's argument there for making the agents obligatory for new players.
I commend the spirit behind what you do, there's no denying that a friendly face or two is sorely needed early on in the universe given how many cold hearted killers there are out there!
Eve is, from what I see in the forums, at a point in it's life where the vets are concerned about it becoming something 'Less' in order to attract new blood...the kind of blood that wants instant gratification like the consoles give, if we encourage this 'quick fix' 'gimmee now' attitude, surely it is detrimental to what many people are trying to preserve.
If we are to assume that many new bloods like to be given a free destroyer and some goodies..then why not just give them one to start with? or a bundle of isk to spend on whatever they like?
It's erosion, all be it unintentional, and will only serve to encourage similar activity by the developers.
Skill injectors and the like are getting bad press, being able to buy yourself into an advantageous position with minimal effort is already out there. Encouraging it is the surest way to dissolve Eve slowly over time into something that would be more at home on a console.
I'm new to the game, but not new to gaming..I was born before ANY of it existed, pre- spectrum, pre zx81 Hell, even pre-Binatone! so although I may not be an Eve expert, I do know 'unique' or 'different' when I see it, and I know how rare these qualities are in today's gaming world.
If you have something truly different like Eve, you protect it fiercely because it will not last long once the babying begins.
By all means...pod a newbro...explain what he did wrong, discuss fittings and skills and perhaps even reimburse him for his/her loss..this goes on now, and is beneficial to the universe.
But direct handouts will never be a benefit in the long run.
IMHO.
"My Flag boy and your Flag boy, sitting by the fire...I flew by and winked my eye and set them both on fire!"
Gloriously Unrepentant
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3512
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Posted - 2016.07.24 16:17:26 -
[105] - Quote
Hael Morgan wrote: Anyone playing eve properly can obtain those thing themselves in a matter of a couple of days. If they are so eager to accept them as a gift rather than working for it, I would question why they are playing in the first place.
If they do the career agents then they'll be floating about in their own destroyer all fitted out (possibly not correctly), in no time..AND they will have at least a basic understanding of what the game is about, in fact there's argument there for making the agents obligatory for new players.
I commend the spirit behind what you do, there's no denying that a friendly face or two is sorely needed early on in the universe given how many cold hearted killers there are out there!
Eve is, from what I see in the forums, at a point in it's life where the vets are concerned about it becoming something 'Less' in order to attract new blood...the kind of blood that wants instant gratification like the consoles give, if we encourage this 'quick fix' 'gimmee now' attitude, surely it is detrimental to what many people are trying to preserve.
If we are to assume that many new bloods like to be given a free destroyer and some goodies..then why not just give them one to start with? or a bundle of isk to spend on whatever they like?
It's erosion, all be it unintentional, and will only serve to encourage similar activity by the developers.
Skill injectors and the like are getting bad press, being able to buy yourself into an advantageous position with minimal effort is already out there. Encouraging it is the surest way to dissolve Eve slowly over time into something that would be more at home on a console.
I'm new to the game, but not new to gaming..I was born before ANY of it existed, pre- spectrum, pre zx81 Hell, even pre-Binatone! so although I may not be an Eve expert, I do know 'unique' or 'different' when I see it, and I know how rare these qualities are in today's gaming world.
If you have something truly different like Eve, you protect it fiercely because it will not last long once the babying begins.
By all means...pod a newbro...explain what he did wrong, discuss fittings and skills and perhaps even reimburse him for his/her loss..this goes on now, and is beneficial to the universe.
But direct handouts will never be a benefit in the long run.
IMHO.
I do not question as to why people play, I am just happy to have them join in.
Have you seen the destroyer fits they hit space with after the career missions? Part of the reason why I give fitted ships is so they get some ideas of possible ways to set up a ship. I never give isk for this reason as they learn nothing from it. Give a man a fish etc.
One of the conditions for receiving a ship is social. Speaking up and watching local and rookie chat is, thus rewarded.
As to this being reaction to declining numbers I started the Bus almost 2 years ago. Just about the time of the This Is Eve video influx of players. Do I want people to stay? Hell yes.
I also have a mailing list that points the players in the direction of things that they can do such as NPSI roams,Eve Uni classes or in game events as well as discuss the fitting choices made in Bus fits. Learn, engage, play,don't be afraid to undock because it is the only ship that you have. THIS is what I'm about. THIS is what the Bus is about.
m
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Drago Shouna
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
484
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Posted - 2016.07.24 18:27:44 -
[106] - Quote
Keep it up Mike, you're doing a great job. |
Sere O'Asis
Summer Evenings and Autumn Skies
104
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Posted - 2016.07.24 20:38:08 -
[107] - Quote
Drago Shouna wrote:Keep it up Mike, you're doing a great job.
I agree.
I see Mike in Trossere speaking to new players, answering questions, helping those who want help.
You're a good guy, and for many new players the first person they speak to in EVE. You make a wonderful first impression.
o7 |
Drake Okaski
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.07.29 06:48:37 -
[108] - Quote
Thanks for the ship |
Cory Za
76
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Posted - 2016.07.29 07:37:21 -
[109] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:Timezone is whenever I happen to be on, so it is not a set schedule I could apply to an event.
m
Fantastic idea but remember we are not all US players
Gÿ£GÿåGÿP __Unemployed__ Gÿ£GÿåGÿP
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3542
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Posted - 2016.07.30 01:27:22 -
[110] - Quote
Cory Za wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:Timezone is whenever I happen to be on, so it is not a set schedule I could apply to an event.
m Fantastic idea but remember we are not all US players
Oh I know and so I hit a LOT of timezones and all sorts of time of day for me locally, from first thing in the morning to late late at night.
m
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John Volan
Volan Enterprises
32
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Posted - 2016.07.31 06:45:33 -
[111] - Quote
For all the new players out there keep an eye on your local chat in rookie systems and in rookie help. Don't be turned off by the enormous bounty his friends put on him or the creepy portrait his daughter made him (sorry Mike), he's a good guy who will be happy to give you a good ship to get started off right in Eve. |
John Volan
Volan Enterprises
32
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Posted - 2016.07.31 06:50:48 -
[112] - Quote
Hael Morgan wrote:I'm actually opposed to the idea of handouts for new players. ... Normally I am too, but what Mike Azariah does isn't what I'd call a handout. I've been in a system when the bus comes through and I was utterly amazed at the number of people who completely ignored him and the free stuff he offered. If he was just giving handouts he'd send isk to everyone in local, but instead the new players have to prove they want it, have to prove they're engaged in looking for opportunities and willing to go the extra mile for the deal. That's the lesson that is most important about the bus imo, the fact that there are plenty of great chances to make your fun and fortune in Eve but you have to be willing to extend yourself to find them. |
Arkanos Utrigas
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.08.02 23:00:20 -
[113] - Quote
As a new player to EVE, this is really awesome. I really do enjoy seeing people help out new players. Thanks Again!!! |
Minnette Babineaux
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.08.03 17:44:03 -
[114] - Quote
Very nice! Thank you Operation Magic School Bus...but why do you have such a large bounty on your head? |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3542
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Posted - 2016.08.04 20:27:45 -
[115] - Quote
Minnette Babineaux wrote:Very nice! Thank you Operation Magic School Bus...but why do you have such a large bounty on your head?
want the short answer or the long one?
m
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Khalista Hemah
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2016.08.20 21:34:53 -
[116] - Quote
Just wanted to say thanks again for the ship! I don't really know how to fit properly yet, but the nano pump/cap recharger combo is a cool one I'll start using. |
Theodoric Dallocort
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.08.26 05:11:19 -
[117] - Quote
Thanks for all the help Mike! |
Solecist Project
32520
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Posted - 2016.08.26 10:50:31 -
[118] - Quote
I will kill you all and spread your corpses across all empires for the drifters to feed on...
Oh, i mean, this is a great service and mike is a helpfull chap!
Damn autocorrect...
That ringing in your ears you're experiencing right now is the last gasping breathe of a dying inner ear as it got thoroughly PULVERISED by the point roaring over your head at supersonic speeds. - Tippia
8 Golden Rules of EVE
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Ais Tee
The Just One War - Horse
0
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Posted - 2016.09.04 16:23:10 -
[119] - Quote
I got a free ship funded by all of you lovely folks!
Thank you so much for project #MagicBus
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joehillbilly
The Scope Gallente Federation
12
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Posted - 2016.09.11 23:24:58 -
[120] - Quote
Thanks again for all of the hard work. Maybe this'll keep you in the running. |
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Livonya Silone
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
1
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Posted - 2016.09.11 23:58:47 -
[121] - Quote
Thankyou Mike, I did receive a Comorant (sp?) and am very grateful. I was on the verge of trying to get one having just completed the military assignments. I have just started on the industrial ones also because.. why not? Feel I should try them all out to see if one ends up appealing to me in practice more than its explanation.
Can't wait to take this bad boy out for some destruction... hopefully the enemies more than mine. Oh yeah.. Insurance time just incase.
Thanks |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3563
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Posted - 2016.09.28 17:02:00 -
[122] - Quote
After three weeks of two laps of all the systems the Bus is settling back to one complete lap a week.
In the meantime we are discussing cruiser fits in anticipation of November and celebrating Alpha and Omega.
as always kids, watch local, see if I am passing by.
m
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Max Hower
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.10.16 00:16:39 -
[123] - Quote
Thanks Mike! You're amazing. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3573
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Posted - 2016.10.19 19:52:49 -
[124] - Quote
A brief Bus update ( I was going to call it a Short Bus update but that did not sound quite right)
I am currently scrambling to get assets in place for November where I expect a bit of a rush. In the mailing list we are discussing alpha clone cruiser fits. These days I do two laps of a racial system in two different time slots so multiple timezones are covered.
as always, keep an eye on local and or rookie help as I make noise in both when on Bus duty.
and yes, I do take some time for myself to run the occasional Blood Raider site. Guy has to have some side hobbies, right?
see you in local, later Gators
m
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Drego D'Anubis
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2016.10.30 17:42:19 -
[125] - Quote
Thanks for the great ship, Mike. It was like winning the jackpot You're doing an outstanding work. I only hope I'll meet more people like you in the game. |
Caelen Rivers
EVE University Ivy League
0
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Posted - 2016.11.04 17:20:34 -
[126] - Quote
Thanks for the ship Mike! It's great to see this kind of initiative aimed at welcoming new players. I hope to be able to pay it forward some day.
o7 |
Hofur
AirHogs Zulu People
0
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Posted - 2016.11.04 17:58:30 -
[127] - Quote
Thank you very much for help |
Philipp Emanuel
SixFiveThree Industries
0
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Posted - 2016.11.06 23:40:18 -
[128] - Quote
The Magic School Bus just rolled through Hadaugago. Thank you Mike Azariah & donors! o7 |
Mirinda Connary
Critical Mass Inc
0
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Posted - 2016.11.14 18:43:30 -
[129] - Quote
Thanks for the awesome ship Mike!! My first destroyer was destroyed on it's first mission... because I did something stupid! This is a great replacement for it! Thanks again and it's a wonderful project. Hopefully in the future I can be on the helping end of his project. Take care. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3614
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Posted - 2016.11.15 08:25:44 -
[130] - Quote
Okay, so a couple of hours to Ascension.
I have been very busy getting things in place and I THINK I am ready for tomorrow.
With luck I will manage to do a full sweep of all 12 career systems in one day (but not one time zone)
Watch for me in local and rookie help chat.
m
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Khaprice
Hoplite Brigade Ushra'Khan
22
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Posted - 2016.11.15 10:56:23 -
[131] - Quote
Good luck with the Alphas sir!! We have a new corp set up for them too, seeing all the different people in the community prepping is lovely! Have sent a small donation GÖÑ |
Sigra Isjotun
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.11.15 20:01:25 -
[132] - Quote
Big thanks to Mike for giving me my first Kestrel :) With rigs and everything!
I bet I'll soon work out how to make it myself... but until then I am having fun shooting stuff :) |
Grawne Sin
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.11.16 19:30:02 -
[133] - Quote
Thanks for your work and gift, that's a kind and absolutely amazing thing to do !
Wish you the best in your enterprise ! |
leettari lemon
Republic University Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.11.17 18:29:06 -
[134] - Quote
Appreciate the sentiment. Quite random (to me) but appreciated nevertheless!
I've been on the verge to pick up this game for few years now but never have done it. I guess the main reasoning being subscription and learning curve involved = get burnt out etc before first month is up, risking a pointless sub.
Now that it's F2P I jumped straight into it.
Don't get me wrong, I still have no idea what I am doing, but I did read up somewhere you should finish all career missions first, which is what I've been doing right after finishing the tutorial chain.
Been thinking of joining either Pandemic Horde or EVE University.
Anyway, your kind gesture is much appreciated, OP! |
Iria Ahrens
Space Perverts and Forum Pirates
1166
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Posted - 2016.11.17 19:04:27 -
[135] - Quote
I saw you drive through Urien the other day, good work.
My choice of pronouns is based on your avatar. Even if I know what is behind the avatar.
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3618
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Posted - 2016.11.18 02:08:23 -
[136] - Quote
leettari lemon wrote:Appreciate the sentiment. Quite random (to me) but appreciated nevertheless!
I've been on the verge to pick up this game for few years now but never have done it. I guess the main reasoning being subscription and learning curve involved = get burnt out etc before first month is up, risking a pointless sub.
Now that it's F2P I jumped straight into it.
Don't get me wrong, I still have no idea what I am doing, but I did read up somewhere you should finish all career missions first, which is what I've been doing right after finishing the tutorial chain.
Been thinking of joining either Pandemic Horde or EVE University.
Anyway, your kind gesture is much appreciated, OP!
I just wrote an article that has contact info for a lot of corps, may want to check it out (yes, shameless self promotion)
https://mikeazariah.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/ooc-joining-the-gang/
m
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Aetor Quantic
Miners and Marketers Syndicate
0
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Posted - 2016.11.22 06:23:02 -
[137] - Quote
Thanks for the ship Mike!
At first I was like what is this? This guy for real? But I'm from Finland so I tend to have doubts about people giving useful things for free Anyway there I was with a brand new and prefitted ship. Just by being in the right spot at the right time. AND speaking up. Really lightened the atmosphere. Cheers again Mike! |
Aitzik Freudenberg
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2016.11.22 19:45:09 -
[138] - Quote
Just got a fitted ship thanks to Mike and all the others -- thank you very much indeed! It's especially nice because it's much better than just giving out ISK -- it's like giving someone the fishing rod and not the fish. It also gives the opportunity to mix up all the reading you have to do as a new player with a bit of flying around and doing missions and stuff. |
Pete Hirst
Adam's Brotherhood TRUE VINE
0
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Posted - 2016.11.24 19:31:55 -
[139] - Quote
Thank you mimke for the fitted ship, i have been on a week and keep hearing how disposable these things are...with 5 mil int he bank i try to keep them for a while so this is a big help and a genuine show of generosity for nothing in return. Thank you very much and i hope to be of the same help someday:) |
Kial Riece
Wings of Evil
6
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Posted - 2016.11.24 20:18:13 -
[140] - Quote
Yo! Are you looking for any contributions to this noble cause? I can supply some ships or equipment in gallente space if it helps?
Great way to help out the alphas matey. Get them pew, pewing quicker ;) |
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NIGHTMARE210 Nolen
The Church Of Bob
0
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Posted - 2016.11.25 06:33:09 -
[141] - Quote
I freaking love this guy just made a new alt and ran into him twice in once day in the same system missed him the 1st time in Local and he's doing an amazing thing! He's got my backing all the way and he has it freaking spot on in this link https://soundcloud.com/mynxee/signal-cartel-qa-mike-azariahs-operation-magic-school-bus |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3632
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Posted - 2016.11.25 19:11:58 -
[142] - Quote
Kial Riece wrote:Yo! Are you looking for any contributions to this noble cause? I can supply some ships or equipment in gallente space if it helps?
Great way to help out the alphas matey. Get them pew, pewing quicker ;)
I do accept donations but I always encourage new players to get solidly on their feet before they ever consider paying me back. For that matter? Helping another new bro and paying it forward also helps.
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Eloni Yeva
Hedion University Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2016.11.27 07:52:04 -
[143] - Quote
Hey!
Thanks again for this, the new ship really helps !
(,,,)<(^_^)>(,,,) - hehe
Take care!
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Boomerang Haze
The Old Fellows Don't Disturb
0
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Posted - 2016.12.02 01:17:33 -
[144] - Quote
Huge thanks Mike, just what i needed to quickly run through the tutorials. If you ever need some free ships hit me up in about 3 months when I have got myself back into mining and making again. Cheers, Haze |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3641
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Posted - 2016.12.13 01:36:22 -
[145] - Quote
Three laps last week, just starting out in amarr space for a new round monday evening (PST)
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Jayden Snow
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.12.14 02:48:50 -
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Mike-
I wanted to stop by and say thank you!
Today, he dropped by my system and gave me a free fitted frigate. I had only just gotten around to local chat, said hello, and he told me to dock and gave me a ship. He gave us all some great pointers and got us all fired up!
I will continue to fly and I hope to see you out there again someday, Mike! Have a great holiday season and stay safe!
Respectfully, Jayden Snow |
Abramo Never
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.12.17 16:27:04 -
[147] - Quote
+1 for Mike 'The Interstellar Santa'. |
Mr Epeen
It's All About Me
10409
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Posted - 2016.12.19 16:15:26 -
[148] - Quote
Hey Mike.
One of my...er...'friends' just sent you 59 Punishers for your next Amarr event. Should keep the nublets having fun for an evening.
Mr Epeen
There are 86,400 seconds in a day. You just saved one of them by typing 'u' instead of 'you'.-á Congratulations, dumbass!
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The Dude Ultra
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2016.12.20 14:44:04 -
[149] - Quote
Thanks Mike, you're legend and all those donating to this cause
really appreciate the Magique, i'll try keep her in 1 piece
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3651
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Posted - 2016.12.20 16:32:10 -
[150] - Quote
The Dude Ultra wrote:Thanks Mike, you're legend and all those donating to this cause really appreciate the Magique, i'll try keep her in 1 piece
Do, but if you cannot? Lose it well. That is one of the lessons of the Bus is that you will lose things. Ships are expendable and being immortal? so are you.
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Enyll Achasse
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2016.12.22 20:40:14 -
[151] - Quote
Mike, thank you for the Gnosis!
The frigate I got from Operation Magic School Bus when I was starting out gave me the resources and confidence to go out and do some more dangerous things. I knew if I lost my that ship, I'd have another to fall back on. I've had lots of great fun streaking around wormholes without a cloak and I've learned a lot in the process. :)
Lessons learned so far:
1) Be extra careful when selecting bookmarks from the map. 2) Even warping to within 100km of a sleeper combat site can see you in your pod very quickly. 3) Jove observatories are not good, off-the-beaten-path places to hang out and scan down anoms. 4) Don't around hang very long in "ghost sites."
I'm really looking forward to my future adventures. |
SL33PALLDAY SL33PY
University of Caille Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.01.03 04:17:38 -
[152] - Quote
Thanks For The "Magick Incursus 3" Ship
Its been really helpful
Thanks For Helping a nooby out ^.^ |
Lattimer Larkin
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2017.01.04 18:03:47 -
[153] - Quote
Just started eve, and this is the first guy I had an interaction with, pops into local, asking if anyone wants a "Magic School Bus." Just wanted to say thank you! |
Gail Arnoux
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.01.04 19:10:00 -
[154] - Quote
Thank you so much for the Algos! Im training up some additional skills and running some Agent quests in my smaller ships to get used to the interface and mechanics of the game before I take it out and scratch up the paint.
I appreciate the donation and the help you give in the Rookie channel.
Thanks again!! |
Ajem Hinken
science and trade institute Caldari State
10
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Posted - 2017.01.08 00:25:38 -
[155] - Quote
I'll keep an eye out for you coming around. And then I'm gonna just have to hope that you've got a Moa or two. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3658
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Posted - 2017.01.08 19:45:17 -
[156] - Quote
I stock (or try to keep stocked) the racial ships of the area that I am in. The only disappointed people are those that ask for, say, an Amarr ship at a Gallente career system. But for them I sometimes have the Mighty Battle Venture.
Or and apology and a bpc of something they can fly.
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Kar Balzat
8 Sins of Man Nyx Legion
0
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Posted - 2017.01.09 22:05:16 -
[157] - Quote
Mike Azariah, thanks for the magic ship! It was really nice gesture of you - I'll never forget this ;) |
Mathilde Thellere
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.01.14 04:13:55 -
[158] - Quote
Thanks for the ship Mr Mike. I truly appreciate it |
Ardyn Troza
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.01.20 23:39:17 -
[159] - Quote
Hey Mike, thanks very much for the ship! You're fighting the good fight that much is for certain. |
Geo Tannis
CasGam Inc.
0
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Posted - 2017.01.28 02:29:42 -
[160] - Quote
Hey, just wanted to say thanks. I read through you BIO, and good on you for paying it back. more games need peeps like you.
Thanks again, Geo |
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Lydie Napoleone
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.01.28 20:12:08 -
[161] - Quote
Thanks Mike for the "Magicke Algos 3.0" :) ... I'll try not to lose it to the first rats I'll encounter ;)
Keep up the good work.
See you |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3665
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Posted - 2017.01.28 21:01:50 -
[162] - Quote
Lydie Napoleone wrote:Thanks Mike for the "Magicke Algos 3.0" :) ... I'll try not to lose it to the first rats I'll encounter ;)
Keep up the good work.
See you
If you lose a free ship what loss is there? You have experience and are where you were before I arrived. (only smarter). Take some chances, have some fun
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Eid Thanen
Hedion University Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2017.02.03 22:59:10 -
[163] - Quote
FIRST... woah caps lock.
First time poster, just so I could give a shout out to Mike.
I quit Eve ten years ago. Couldn't excuse the sub on my budget.
The free account from CCP is nice, and then Mike flies by, like St Nick 2 months late. Fully kitted out Executioner, with all the trimmings, active tank, pulse lasers WITH crystals, cap booster.
I cant say anything else but thankyou, you beautiful man!
I hope I can help out, or help you have some fun, sometime in the future! |
Persiflatoru
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.02.05 17:03:05 -
[164] - Quote
Thank you Mike , for Magicke Vexor ! |
Delorina en Gravonere
University of Caille Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.02.21 06:24:08 -
[165] - Quote
Thank you Mr Mike. |
Pr0phet of Fear
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2017.02.26 01:29:27 -
[166] - Quote
Dude's legit. Thanks for the ship man. |
morrison Madullier
NewCoreProfits
0
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Posted - 2017.03.04 19:16:02 -
[167] - Quote
Thank you Mike for hooking up some of the corps members. you are the man. Thank you much again. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3697
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Posted - 2017.03.04 19:38:28 -
[168] - Quote
morrison Madullier wrote:Thank you Mike for hooking up some of the corps members. you are the man. Thank you much again.
Helping small starting groups helps the members within. Same idea of giving a little starting push to get you rolling on that bike.
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Jimbo Jentta
NewCoreProfits
0
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Posted - 2017.03.04 19:44:03 -
[169] - Quote
Mike the Genuine NewBro legend. As a NewBro, I lost my first retriever yesterday to a ganker because I was being complacent. Luckily there are people like you to come by randomly and remind the newer guys that, while Eve is a challenging game and death is a permanent fixture, there are those that genuinely want to help smooth out the monumental learning curve.
A HUGE Thanks from Jimbo the NewBro and all of us NewCoreProfits.
o7 ya glorious philanthropist |
Amir Hatzfeld
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.03.10 21:19:11 -
[170] - Quote
Thank you very muck for the ship. Very very appreciated. |
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MadMuppet
A Better Corp Name
1269
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Posted - 2017.03.11 01:04:51 -
[171] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:If you are in the career systems keep an eye on local. I drop in, now and again, and hand out free fitted frigates/destroyers amd even the occasional cruiser as appropriate to the location and age of pilot.
This initiative is sponsored by older players who have donate isk and materials to give the new players a hand up.
If you want to know more there is a mailing list OMSB
Click on mail, bottom left has 'join mailing list' click that then enter in
OMSB
easy as pi
m
Keep it going man, we need this kind of thing!
This message brought to you by Experience(tm). When common sense fails you, experience will come to the rescue. Experience(tm) from the makers of CONCORD.
"If you are part of the problem, you will be nerfed." -MadMuppet
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Arwr Ituin
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2017.03.11 19:37:23 -
[172] - Quote
Thank you, Mike! So sweet, as a newbro (well, newsis) to have a ship that will allow me to take it further much faster! I'll take care of the Magick.
To the people who don't agree with the philosophy behind Mike's OMSB - I understand where you're coming from, but don't forget there are also newbros that will treasure their ships no matter how they got them, or at least, like them enough to watch out for big dangers to the best of their abilities. |
Watermouse Grey
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.03.17 21:31:06 -
[173] - Quote
Arwr Ituin wrote:Thank you, Mike!
but don't forget there are also newbros that will treasure their ships no matter how they got them, or at least, like them enough to watch out for big dangers to the best of their abilities.
Like me - lol
I actually came across this thread and then met Mike in chat today. (albeit half way through the convo so I missed what was going on) and when I asked what was going on...p00f! Trade window
I actually had a buy order in for a Vexor as I am just starting out and learning the nuances and things to do and wanted a Vexor.
Thank you good sir! |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3706
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Posted - 2017.03.17 23:20:58 -
[174] - Quote
You are very welcome, one and all.
I will be on a short hiatus for one week (soon) but the Bus will be back when I return from sun and sand and bars and pools and . . .
I probably will come back . . . probably
The Bus will make runs tonight and maybe a run or two tomorrow. Minmatar folks? Keep your eyes open.
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Othran
Route One
767
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Posted - 2017.03.20 21:31:47 -
[175] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote: I will be on a short hiatus for one week (soon) but the Bus will be back when I return from sun and sand and bars and pools and . . .
I probably will come back . . . probably
Post when you're back, my alt has found more gnoseseses you can have :) |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3710
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Posted - 2017.04.01 05:12:02 -
[176] - Quote
Othran wrote:Mike Azariah wrote: I will be on a short hiatus for one week (soon) but the Bus will be back when I return from sun and sand and bars and pools and . . .
I probably will come back . . . probably
Post when you're back, my alt has found more gnoseseses you can have :)
Funny you should mention that. Plan is for Gnosis to make Bus appearances as gifts on the days of fanfest.
really really
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Othran
Route One
769
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Posted - 2017.04.01 06:44:46 -
[177] - Quote
Contract is up Mike - its my alt, not me (you'll recognise the name). Lucky I spotted your post really as I'm not around the next few days anyway |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3712
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Posted - 2017.04.05 07:17:42 -
[178] - Quote
To celebrate the start of Fanfest The Bus will be doing a special run over the next two days.
Gnosis and some isk to fit it. Amy pilot less than 30 days old who answers in a career system local when I call out is eligible.
Two days and about 36 gnosis to hand out. Of course if nobody answers? Well there is always other events.
Yes, I offer free ships and have had a local with more than 80 people in it and not a single one answered. I know. seriously, I can't even.
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asd what the hell is the plural of gnosis? Is it as collective noun like fish, sheep, vacuum?
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Ijon-Tichy
Ze One Man Show
31
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Posted - 2017.04.05 08:15:40 -
[179] - Quote
Mike Azariah wrote:
asd what the hell is the plural of gnosis? Is it as collective noun like fish, sheep, vacuum?
Gnoses It's a Greek word. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3712
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Posted - 2017.04.05 13:53:46 -
[180] - Quote
Ijon-Tichy wrote:Mike Azariah wrote:
asd what the hell is the plural of gnosis? Is it as collective noun like fish, sheep, vacuum?
Gnoses It's a Greek word.
Oh lordy, thank you m
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3715
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Posted - 2017.04.07 19:59:28 -
[181] - Quote
Well, at the end of the 2 day Fanfest Bus celebration the final tally was 24 people speaking up and them getting a gnosis, another ship and 100 mill each. Total;? 24 gnoses and 2.4 bill in isk handed out.
Now back to just plain old fitted ships that are age appropriate . . . not gonna lie, it will be a bit of a transition and let down but the Bus will go on.
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Locutus VorCha
University of Caille Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.04.13 07:26:00 -
[182] - Quote
Just wanted to thank you for the Algos you gave me two days ago in Trossere, it is really appreciated |
Cerebrus Maximus
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2017.04.19 21:28:06 -
[183] - Quote
Thank you for the nice ship man ! |
Cerebrus Maximus
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2017.04.19 21:33:32 -
[184] - Quote
Still I got no idea what you are doing and why ;-) |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3718
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Posted - 2017.04.20 00:31:56 -
[185] - Quote
Cerebrus Maximus wrote:Still I got no idea what you are doing and why ;-)
I thought the first post of this thread explained it fairly well. Basically it is to give new players a decent start so you are worth flying with (or against) later on.
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Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3726
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Posted - 2017.05.07 21:28:13 -
[186] - Quote
New week, new lap starting up. Please do keep an eye open in the Career systems. Amarr will be first but all four Empire races will see Bus visits over the next 5 days.
Vets? Wave and say hello if you see me in system.
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Djehuti Nenaunir
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2017.06.10 21:14:34 -
[187] - Quote
Thank you for the Thrasher I received today. Not sure what half the items in it do but it will be fun learning. |
Mike Azariah
The Scope Gallente Federation
3751
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Posted - 2017.06.10 22:38:28 -
[188] - Quote
Djehuti Nenaunir wrote:Thank you for the Thrasher I received today. Not sure what half the items in it do but it will be fun learning.
The Bus and Eve in general are all about learning
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Paratrigona Subnuda
Erethizontidae Ltd
0
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Posted - 2017.07.05 16:21:10 -
[189] - Quote
THis is Legit, and restores my faith in humanity ;) |
Boldly Gone
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2017.07.07 09:04:11 -
[190] - Quote
Happened to receive a cruiser yesterday - that's great! My first account lost two cruisers in the same mission being mere 2 or 3 weeks in EVE, it just takes time and material to learn. |
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