Viserys Anstian
Wayward Chickens
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Posted - 2017.01.19 21:17:51 -
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Go get a cheap T1 Frigate, and go out.
If you go there in a PVE Gila, you should count on lossing it. It will be lost at some point. Remember, if someone initiates combat against you in EVE, they've likely already done the math and figured out they have a good chance of beating you.
Now the question is if the risk is worth the reward.
I learned all about setting up Safes, getting off gates, aiming for perches, etc from exploding in my T1 scanning frigate. As a result, I tend to lose a lot fewer ships now unless I get lazy or overconfident, or both.
What I used to do was pick some system in 0.0 that was at the end of space (40+ jumps) and aim to get there and back without getting exploded.
I learned to use map tools to track activity, how to bounce around systems to avoid warp bubbles, set up safes, etc. I would be chased, sometimes caught and exploded. Learned how to make sure my UI was set up right, and how to use DSCAN more effectively.
Now to make it more interesting, if the corp I was in had a lot of people online, I'd make a pool on how many jumps I could get into NS before being blown up. If I could make it there and back without getting blown up, I'd win the pool. Otherwise whoever got the closest to the jump of jumps, would win. That particular corp did not have a friendly fire exemption, so since I had to announce my start location, final NS destination, and my return location I even had to watch out for my own corp mates.
That was always exciting though.
I spend a lot of time in LS. Once you get used to it, it's not really that scary. Just assume everyone is there to kill you.
If you are worried about a particular system. Check for system activity on the map. You can always hop into a Frigate and jump through and check the route for gate camps. On your way, set up proper safe spots with the frigate.
If clear, go back, get the mission runner and go to the mission site. Sure, things could change, but it lowers the risk a little. And if you see combat drones on DSCAN while in a mission site, stop and warp out. Don't try to get one more shot in. A good scanner can be on you very quickly. You did make safe spots and perches right?
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