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Voodhoo
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Posted - 2007.06.27 02:14:00 -
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Im on my second trial, i tried EVE a year or so and loved it for a month then became directionless and stopped playing.
As a former 'Elite' player i absolutely adore the concept of an online space trading/mission game with the added bonus of PvP, and of all the MMO's out there this one in theory captures the imagination and also doesnt involve dwarfs.
So im looking to subscribe once my trial ends in 10 days but im concerned i'm gonna get lost again and quit playing. The community here seems friendly and well supported with these forums.
So my question is what depths does this game really have?, and at what point does it really begin to open up to the player?. Im by no means a hardcore gamer anymore, the illusion that hardcore gaming was worthwhile ended after grinding a SWG jedi only to have countless hours wasted over a software change. So can EVE appeal long term to the casual gamer?, or like many MMO's does it inevitably became a commitment?.
At the moment im doing simple kill missions to earn some Isk and faction and thats fine but if in 2 months im still doing the same i'll inevitably quit.
So any insight into the wider world of EVE and the potential for a player in this world would be appreciated before i go and subscribe.
Many thx :).
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Evis Tyrer
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Posted - 2007.06.27 02:24:00 -
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Eve is a very long term game. Plan ahead and you'll do well. You can't grind for XP. Don't expect to be out fighting in 0.0 after only a couple of weeks. 2 months though, you can get up to battleship in that time, and have decent support skills. Most 0.0 corps will take you on at that point.
My advice would be to speak to a group called intrepid crossing, contact Purple Heart in game. They train you up in empire, then send you out to 0.0 when you are ready. Eve has so many features it's hard to list, but it seems you like the idea of actiona nd combat, so this is the route I'd recommend. Always remember, patience is key. also, download a program called evemon if you're going to be playing long term. It'll help you plan.
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Jobie Thickburger
Gallente
Condottieri Industries
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Posted - 2007.06.27 02:45:00 -
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Eve is what some have refered to as a "Sandbox MMO". Unlike other games that give you a set path to follow, such as questing to beat the "boss", in eve you go out and make your own path, your own stories, and your own history. That may seem a little hard to do, But just look at the Corp forms... Nomatter the outcome of 0.0 operations, Alliances like Goonswarm and Band of Brothers will be forever written in the history books.
You also have guys who made a personal name for themselves, such as the Eve Bank scandel in recent history.
Don't look for the game to make you play, Its up to you to make the game what you want to play... (does that make sense?). For me, I have a ton of fun as an administrive person. Try running a corp and see how you like it, Or go out and pirate some helpless miners, Or just sit back and rule the galaxy.
The game's what you make of it, not CCP.
CEO, Condottieri Industries
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Durn Loze
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Posted - 2007.06.27 04:06:00 -
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If you feel without direction try to find a good newbie crop. Corporations are always working on something and you will have plenty of opportunity to work with the corp to help them and help yourself.
Otherwise in general set some short term goals and work from there. Maybe its getting to a certain mining ship with good gear. Perhaps its getting enough ISK to start hitting lowsec in frigs to learn PvP. The options are endless and you should just set some basic goals, achieve them and work from there.
Durn
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Vladimir Ilych
Gradient
Electus Matari
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Posted - 2007.06.27 10:18:00 -
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As the other posters have stated the most important thing is to have a series of goals.
What to you want to achieve?
To be an uber trader of the space lanes making 100s of millions on high level transactions?
To be the most feared pirate that you can be so that all know your name?
To be a build a corp and get into capital ship building?
To join a 0.0 alliance and act in great battles in deepest lawless space.
To probe out ancient ruins and hidden technology?
Without goals you will end up in the same rut as before. Not all of these activities require vast amounts of time.
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Jaquline DeFern
Caldari
Eve University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2007.06.27 11:00:00 -
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Being an old Elite fan myself I fell for Eve right away. Its a great game that lets you follow your own path. Im a rather casual player myself (if one have played Elite then one is to old to be anything but a casual player - work, lawn, kids etc).
I think Eve works very well for casual and hardcore players alike. I'm mostly into trading but I imagine many other career paths will do for a casual player. Havent done the mission grinding myself (still at lvl 1 agents), they pay so darn little and are quite boring..
Join a nice corp an take part in as many of their activities you feel comfortably. Get to know some people and have fun. I have played 2 other MMOs so my experience is limited, but I think the Eve community is quite outstanding.
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Pastor Reiman
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Posted - 2007.06.27 12:10:00 -
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 Originally by: Jobie Thickburger
You also have guys who made a personal name for themselves, such as the Eve Bank scandel in recent history.
And of course, INNOMINATE NIGHTMARE...  I do recommend reading his accounts for a fresh look at what can be done in EVE's sandbox universe - it's not all about in-game skills, standing and ISK!
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Van Burren
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Posted - 2007.06.27 13:24:00 -
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Edited by: Van Burren on 27/06/2007 13:23:21
Until you do not engage in large-scale in-game politics - you'll feel happy with the game. In the last year or so, EVE is known as a game where developers cheat in their own game. That's one, but BIG problem with EVE, and right now I'm thinking If I'm gonna pay my subscription.
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Daedalus DuGalle
Gallente
University of Caille
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Posted - 2007.06.27 13:49:00 -
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Err...ok. So you think when adding 50% more people to a single system which ended up with lag means the Devs are cheating?
You're kidding right...?
Originally by: Janu Hull
Nothing says gritty cynicism like a 1 ISK note wedged between a pair of silicone enhanced knockers.
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Simon Jax
Gallente
Battlestars
GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.06.27 15:08:00 -
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Please do NOT derail this thread with that discussion. This is not the place for it.
To answer the OP, it's all about goals. I personally dislike mining, so I don't generally mine. However, when my corp needs minerals for various reasons, it's somehow not so bad. Why? Because I see the need for the minerals and I want to help my corp achieve its goals.
As for personal goals, picking the how and why you want to achieve a goal will go a long way to making the game more fun. I wanted to become an explorer, and I've become quite adept at it. Most goals will lead directly to other goals in a natural progression. I became good at exploring/scanning down hidden stuff, and now I'm working on getting better at scanning down hostile ships for my corpmates to scrap.
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Wherever you go, there you are.
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Mangala Solaris
Caldari
School of Applied Knowledge
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Posted - 2007.06.27 16:41:00 -
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Was going to try to answer this after reading the OP's post alone, however all the above posters (well those who kept it on topic) have done a way better job than I could have.
I find it hard to say exactly when this game gets better - it gripped me from the off - and I was an Elite and Freelancer and Freespace fan too. The universe is detailed, the ships are awesome, the economy is unmatched :)
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Jaquline DeFern
Caldari
Eve University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2007.06.27 20:30:00 -
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Originally by: Pastor Reiman
And of course, INNOMINATE NIGHTMARE... I do recommend reading his accounts for a fresh look at what can be done in EVE's sandbox universe - it's not all about in-game skills, standing and ISK!
Fantastic reading, the guy is great...
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