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Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.21 20:16:00 - [1] Good evening, How strange this all seems yet so strangely familiar. It's been almost 3 yrs since my last appearance on the forums and close to 2 yrs since my last appearance in Eve (discounting todays brief sojourn into the wilderness of space - lots of new things to learn. But I'll get to that later). I remember so much but have forgotten even more. I just now made a list of names I remember yet I'm sure there are dozens I've forgotten (apologies to those souls): Homo Erectus Jade Constantine Miz Cenuij Seleene dalman Dark Shikari sirMolle F'nog j0sephine Asestorian Grimpak Lallante Lord Zap Lord Crap TankCEO Rod Blaine Reiisha Avon Istavaan Lowa Luc Boye Joshua Foiritan DB Preacher Lian My return is partly down to two factors: the Empyrean Age novel and sentiment about unfinished business. I'm looking forward to getting back in business and hope to reacclimatise myself thoroughly with the changes - I'm sure some things have changed but I bet there's nothing too badly distorted from my prior time. I've already looked into a few things (mainly new skills and the new HEAT feature). It's all looking quite good. True to form, I've already joined a corporation but this is merely a holding spot until I feel ready to thrust myself firmly into the dark heart of Eve war. I can't wait to feel the joy of podding someone again and the utter shame of being podded - I hope the difference between the two values is not that far I'll be on the test servers tomorrow to get used to how things work again. I hope to see many of you in space and, hopefully, on the pointy end of my hybrids. Peace and love, Josh.
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.21 22:12:00 - [2] ArmyOfMe, hey there Avon, nothing much is up at the moment. Beavering away at all this stuff - still sticking to the Thorax or are you tootling about in a Deimos more? Letouk, I never said I knew these namedropped people..just that I remember them knifee shakes fist
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.21 22:52:00 - [3] Originally by: Omber Zombie noob welcome back Oh crap, how could I have forgotten you! I'm ashamed now.
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.21 23:00:00 - [4] Originally by: Joshua Foiritain The first part of your name is awesome. Not as awesome as your sig. I like. Originally by: Lord Zap Welcome back old timer. I gave up on 'leaving/hi im back' posts since i'm like a yo-yo I still remember you being the first person to kill me. You killed me and Tyler (I think that was his name) in a Badger each with pretty much all of our hard-earned isk inside them
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 08:45:00 - [5] Originally by: Kayosoni oh, and the only screenshot I still have. :\| Jesus, that's an old screenie. I loved my Scorpions :(
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 09:15:00 - [6] Originally by: Confuzer Dude, I want your character name... That is the first name I tried when I made a char :D If there was a way to change the name but keep the skill points....
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 10:12:00 - [7] Originally by: Jade Constantine Hey there Joshua, nice to see you back again! Been a long time but Eve, Eve never changes Anyways, since I'm still the intergalactic space mayor for another month I'd like to give you the key to the forums and a warm welcome back for a notorious old veteran and truly nice guy who truly managed to rival my post counts back in the day. (And I still remember your brief sojurn in Jericho Fraction when we hunted Pojo's boys together.) All the best! Let me know when you're campaigning again - you've got my vote. And thanks :)
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 12:45:00 - [8] Originally by: Istvaan Shogaatsu Half a decade and you still can't spell my name. Goddamnit Calvert. I'll do better.
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 12:47:00 - [9] Originally by: Tehel Necrona 3 pages and no one has shouted " SAFESPOT ! " the old vet memory must be failing I've been reliably informed safespots are no longer a valuable attacking tactic
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 12:49:00 - [10] Originally by: Kuolematon I know him! I was mere 10mil SP whorum warrior when Joshua was my idol. Welcome back. Hope you enjoy your stay. Need any stuffs back? Sure - you got a good collection of bookmarks?
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 14:03:00 - [11] Originally by: CCP Eris Discordia I remember you Welcome back, to share some lovely gossip..remember Miso? He¦s a daddy now! Did you do anything strange things in the time you were gone? For the people who have no idea why this is special, back in the days the community was a lot smaller and some groups of semi roleplayers were rather tight and chatted often a lot about nothing. Joshua Calvert posted more than me but I was almost fast enough to slap him if he broke the rules. He also did nice things like sending strangers computer stuff when they annouced they were forced to quit because they couldn¦t afford new hardware. That¦s why he is remembered. Eris, how could I forget you? I'm far too normal to do anything strange - I did learn to drive my car and, excitingly, have had two crashes already. I grew a beard too but I looked like something from Lost so I got rid of it. I've gotten very interested in photography but that's taken a back seat while I worked my bottom off getting a promotion - which I got just last Friday \o/ Miso is a Daddy? Wait....she was a he? Then yes, I've done some strange things Seriously, I've not gone down the kids route - I'm 30 now and I like having an excess of cash and lots of sleep My sister and brother provide enough kids anyway - I'm a Great Uncle now Good talking to you again, Eris. No doubt I'll see you around Now I'm off to start hauling all my stuff to an agent... Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 14:03:00 - [12] Originally by: Asestorian He's also remembered for having the second-highest post-count despite his 3 year absence Seriously. How can you post that much I just saw Chribba's post to that effect - I have no idea how I managed to post so much. Probably a case of engage mouth > brain Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 14:19:00 - [13] Originally by: Saladin So can we mass eve-mail you "safespot" again? If it doesn't break the rules, yeah. I love getting post Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 14:33:00 - [14] Originally by: Virida Welcome back I do remember you, even if i am shure you probably dont even remember my corp name. And, discovering there exist BOOKS with my corp name on it(like, wow!), i discovered one book by same writer had your char name in it? So, its not your RL name i guess? Nope, my real name is Erko Wanderlust III Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 19:35:00 - [15] Originally by: ArmyOfMe Originally by: Joshua Calvert Originally by: Asestorian He's also remembered for having the second-highest post-count despite his 3 year absence Seriously. How can you post that much I just saw Chribba's post to that effect - I have no idea how I managed to post so much. Probably a case of engage mouth > brain i see your posting skills havnt been lost while you were gone from the forums Just brushing up whilst transporting all my accumulated junk to a central point I wish I'd saved my bookmarks Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 19:51:00 - [16] Originally by: Jaabaa Prime Edited by: Jaabaa Prime on 22/10/2008 18:21:08 Originally by: Joshua Calvert Good evening, How strange this all seems yet so strangely familiar. It's been almost 3 yrs since my last appearance on the forums and close to 2 yrs since my last appearance in Eve (discounting todays brief sojourn into the wilderness of space - lots of new things to learn. But I'll get to that later) <snip/> I hope to see many of you in space and, hopefully, on the pointy end of my hybrids. Peace and love, Josh. OMFG WB Josh, glad to see an old face return to the fold I still can't believe I'm ranked 21,643 at Battle Clinic \o/ and I sucked at PVP! Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 19:54:00 - [17] Originally by: ArmyOfMe Originally by: Joshua Calvert Just brushing up whilst transporting all my accumulated junk to a central point I wish I'd saved my bookmarks sigh, i miss the good old bookmarks compared to warp to zero What? You don't need bookmarks now? Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 20:08:00 - [18] Originally by: ArmyOfMe Originally by: Joshua Calvert Originally by: ArmyOfMe Originally by: Joshua Calvert Just brushing up whilst transporting all my accumulated junk to a central point I wish I'd saved my bookmarks sigh, i miss the good old bookmarks compared to warp to zero What? You don't need bookmarks now? welcome to the wonderfull age of warp to zero. All my good old bookmarks got deleted Just tried it - I didn't land exactly within dock/jump range. Is that a feature or a bug? I guess this makes Empire Space PvP a tad difficult...? Unless there's some new feature like a Mob Warp Disruptor that's allowed in Empire Space? Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 20:21:00 - [19] Originally by: ArmyOfMe Originally by: Joshua Calvert I guess this makes Empire Space PvP a tad difficult...? Unless there's some new feature like a Mob Warp Disruptor that's allowed in Empire Space? sadly no such thing, so yeah, it made at least piracy quite a bit harder. and, well most of the time you will land on top of your gate, but there are times you have to travel 50meters to jump. stations are a bit worse of since you often land 2000meters away, but still better then what it was without having bookmarks in the past So how do you PvP in Empire Space? Wait for your targets to assemble a Fleet vs Fleet situation? Wait for someone to make a mistake? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 20:25:00 - [20] Originally by: Verone Now there's a name I thought was lost to the dusty vault of Eve-History for a long time. Nice to see you back Josh. I can imagine the forums will take on a new lease of life again. Originally by: Istvaan Shogaatsu Half a decade and you still can't spell my name. Goddamnit Calvert. Perhaps in the short-term - I feel like a damn noob (still :P) so I'll be using the forum alot to get caught up with new modules/features etc. After that, my forum whoring will be far far less than before. Oh and hi btw :) Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 20:33:00 - [21] Originally by: Shadowsword Originally by: Joshua Calvert So how do you PvP in Empire Space? Wait for your targets to assemble a Fleet vs Fleet situation? Wait for someone to make a mistake? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Nope, you just catch your targets on the other side, as they align to warp out. That's gonna take some wicked fast locking time (I'm assuming EW frigates + gang sensor boosting modules?) or have all ships been nerfed to increase the time they take to enter warp? Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 20:40:00 - [22] Edited by: Joshua Calvert on 22/10/2008 20:40:45 Originally by: nillis Wb Josh. I remember you from waaaay back (on the forums ofc ) Have you been totaly account in-active,or have you still kept your skills going ? Have fun anyhoo! Account was inactive for a long time - I joined briefly in 06 and I'm sure I set some long-ass skill to train. I was quite surprised this account was still available - I figured almost 2yrs in the interim would mean my account was deleted. However, I'm glad it's still here. 41M skill points isn't much compared to some but it's better than starting at zero! Originally by: Leviathan9 Wb Josh. EVE's changed alot in your absence. I'm finding that out everytime I look at the market... Originally by: Kehmor Welcome back safespot Josh. I remember you at least :P I remember you too...haven't we killed each other? Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 21:21:00 - [23] Originally by: Franga Originally by: Kayosoni oh, and the only screenshot I still have. :\| Gang fellows? "Hello, good chap! I wish to inquire about the availability of your good self for the purposes of forming up a group with the intention of then shooting other groups with our internet spaceships? I say, do you know the times? Tally ho!" And I wish to echo the sentiments of the guys that are annoyed you haven't been 'using' your name for the last few years. Jerk. I had little expectation the account would still be serviceable after two years but I didn't want to burn my bridges and get rid of it - I guess I knew I'd be back giving Eve one last stab. Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 22:23:00 - [24] Originally by: CaptainOkuna Man I was hoping your name would be deleted so I could pinch it. Welcome back though Seriously, I wouldn't mind a name change but there's no way it can be done :P Besides, I'd want isk for it too Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.22 23:30:00 - [25] Originally by: Tyrrax Thorrk damn didn't make the list welcome back anyway I'm sorry Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.23 08:21:00 - [26] I know I've not replied to all of you individually so thanks to everyone who has welcomed me back :) Other than selling GTC's, what's the best way to make isk nowadays? Mission running? Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.23 09:50:00 - [27] Originally by: Shadowsword Originally by: Joshua Calvert I know I've not replied to all of you individually so thanks to everyone who has welcomed me back :) Other than selling GTC's, what's the best way to make isk nowadays? Mission running? It depend of lots of factors. - Mining in 0.0. - trading, if you have the patience and capital and skills for it. - lv4 missions in 0.0. high-sec mission running and 0.0 ratting in a average system are more or less comparable in income. With top skills and a very good ship, like a marauder. Marauder is my ultimate goal but I have a few other important skills to catch up on - just laid out almost half a bil isk on +5 implants to help me catch up and now I'm going around buying up equipment for a couple of mission running ships - Rokh and Raven mostly. My next step will likely be a Nighthawk and then a Marauder. I'd like to dabble in eWar a bit too. Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.23 10:51:00 - [28] Originally by: Falkrich Swifthand Originally by: Joshua Calvert Account was inactive for a long time - I joined briefly in 06 and I'm sure I set some long-ass skill to train. I'm afraid they've nerfed that recently too. You can no longer train skills for more than 3 days on an inactive account. I personally don't care about that, but I figured I should let you know in case you sod off again. Welcome back, I'm not old enough to remember you but your name has been mentioned fondly on the forums a few times. In case you don't know, the recent pvp trend is in "nano" ships, making cruisers (especially the tech II heavy assault cruisers) go far too fast and be almost immune to damage. There is a nerf for this inbound, and it's going to make quite a splash when it hits. You wouldn't happen to have any tech II blueprints would you? The system has changed, it's no longer possible to get new "originals" of tech II blueprints, only low-grade copies, but they're much easier to get. If you have a researched T2 BPO you can pretty much control the market for an item, and make profits at prices that everyone else would make a loss at. Nope, I wasn't interested in the BPO side of thigns and still aren't I've been reading about nano'ing and it seems like it did need nerfing but maybe not quite as much as it has been. There's a lot of new stuff too - seems warfare is a lot more tctical than before...or is it still a case of long-range ganking? Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.23 11:22:00 - [29] Originally by: Shadowsword Originally by: Joshua Calvert I've been reading about nano'ing and it seems like it did need nerfing but maybe not quite as much as it has been. You haven't seen how they're obsoleting most ceptors by becoming ceptors themselves, only with one or two large shield extenders II and 300-500 dps. Or heavy missiles doing 0.0 damage against nano HAS. You have to experience it to truely understand just how out of whack nano is. You also need some experience of pre-nano skirmish pvp to compare, which most nano fans don't seem to have, since they're tearing their hairs out screaming that skirmish pvp is going to disappear with the nano nerf. You have that experience, at least. Quote: There's a lot of new stuff too - seems warfare is a lot more tctical than before...or is it still a case of long-range ganking? More like close-range ganking. Sniper gangs won't do much good against a pack of ships with 9k shield and the mobility of an interceptor. These days in roamings only Falcons hang out 150km away, ready to warp out of cloak if anything look their way. I'd not really translated the figures - you're telling me a Deimos could shift around at 2-3km/s? Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.23 12:08:00 - [30] Originally by: Rod Blaine That¦d be a slow one, albeit that the deimos is a crap example. Ishtars, vagabonds, zealots, rapiers mainly. Cerbs, sacs and others secondarily. Max em out and they would go way faster then that 2-3km sec. And this is just using nano's? No MWD to increase sig radius? How does it affect their tracking though?
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.23 16:44:00 - [31] In that case, I'm glad it's being nerfed :P Peace and love, Josh
Joshua Calvert Caldari Safespot Industries	Posted - 2008.10.27 19:17:00 - [32] Originally by: Grandeur Edited by: Grandeur on 27/10/2008 18:51:52 It's damn good to see your name on the forums again in a posting mode. WB. Ta

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