DeMichael Crimson
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2017.01.08 04:57:12 -
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Trasch Taranogas,
I'm gonna say all of the info posted here is good, especially for more experienced players.
However advising you, a brand new player who is still learning the basics, to go into null or w-hole space is just plain wrong.
To find more exploration sites, look for high sec areas that are far from major trade and mission systems. Check star map and look for dead-end pockets and pipelines of systems with low amount of population (active players docked and also in system), low amount of jumps, low amount of ship / pod kills, low amount of NPC kills, etc..
Also be prepared to do a lot of traveling as an explorer. Set up various routes in different areas and have each route consists of 8 to 12 systems. If one route seems to be void of sites, travel to another route. Also run each route at different time zones to see when the best time is for each route. Eventually you'll know which route to go do no matter what time you log into the game.
Definitely train up your Core Fitting skills mixed in with ship support and career skills. Start with Tech 1 equipment and work your way into Tech 2 equipment. As an explorer the last thing you want is to be seen so speed, agility and cloak is your number one defense. I would not fit a MWD. It's a Powergrid / CPU hog that makes it very tough for newer players to do a good ship fit. Not to mention it inflates your signature making you much easier to lock.
Spend some time researching various topics of interest relating to your chosen career such as skills, ships, equipment and tactics. Doing google search and browsing the various Eve Online sub-forums here will help you gain lot's of good info. Definitely practice and build up experience with probing quickly, making Safe Spots and working with Directional Scanner before you attempt to explore high level areas such as Null / W-hole space.
Good luck to you, hope you have a long and rewarding career here.
DMC
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