EVE University Class Archive

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The EVE University Class Library is currently being refreshed. Some older classes containing out of date information have been removed. Many of the classes retained here have been kept for their historical interest, as they involve famous players and developers. The University is developing a new set of up-to-date class recordings.

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• Date: YYYY.MM.DD
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About EVE University

EVE University - Past, Present, and Future Class Level: Instructor(s): Morning Maniac ‎ Recorded: 2007.03.14 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 132:15, 30.3 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library: Gdrive - YouTube - (transcription) ‎ Origins of EVE University. The reason for the Uni's neutral stance. Uni relationships with other corporations. Origins and Fate of The Big Blue. History of Fleet Operations. Philosophy of the University.

Q&A with Morning Maniac, founder of EVE University, on the 10th anniversary of E-UNI's formation Class Level: Instructor(s): Morning Maniac ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.12 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 104:33, 23.9 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview and Q&A session with the founder of EVE University, Morning Maniac, on the 10th anniversary since the corp's formation - moderated by Turhan Bey More info: [1]

 

Staff and CSM interviews

Q&A with CCP Guard, EVE Online Community Developer Class Level: Instructor(s): CCP Guard ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.28 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 67:58, 15.6 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview and Q&A session with Sveinn J. Kjarval, better known as CCP Guard, the celebrated Community Developer for EVE Online, and emissary for the CCP Corporation in New Eden. This interview explores what working with the EVE community is like, how it has changed, and what the future may hold for EVE Online players. Links to pictures mentioned in the interview: https://tit.is/view_page_init.jsp?issId=197312&pageId=2952350&lang=is&q=Herran%F3tt%20Sveinn https://timarit.is/view_page_init.jsp?issId=197310&pageId=2952312&lang=is&q=Andorra%20Kjarval

Q&A with CCP Dr.EyjoG, CCP Games' economist Class Level: Instructor(s): CCP Dr.EyjoG ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.27 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 54:45, 50.1 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview with Eyjolfur “Eyjo” Guðmundsson, better known as CCP Dr.EyjoG, the official on-staff economist for CCP Games. He monitors and analyzes critical trends and directions in the New Eden economy. He is the "Alan Greenspan of EVE Online". This interview explores the nature of New Eden's economy - how it's changed and developed over the years, and what players need to know about it to succeed in EVE Online. Apologies for less than ideal audio for the first third of the discussion - it improves significantly after that.

Interview with CCP Unifex & CCP Seagull Class Level: Instructor(s): CCP Unifex, CCP Seagull ‎ Recorded: 2013.04.06 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 96:12, 22.8 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Q&A with Jon Lander (CCP Unifex), Executive Producer of EVE Online, and Andie Nordgren (CCP Seagull), Senior Producer of EVE Online, about the past, present and future of EVE Online - moderated by Neville Smit

 

Q&A with CSM7 chairman, Seleene Class Level: Instructor(s): Seleene ‎ Recorded: 2013.04.06 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 101:37, 24.1 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Q&A with Seleene, CSM7 chairman, about the evolving nature of the Council of Stellar Management, its role with CCP, the successes and weaknesses of CSM7, and some general discussion about how to improve various aspects of EVE Online. Moderated by Neville Smit.

Q&A with Ali Aras Class Level: Instructor(s): Ali Aras ‎ Recorded: 2014.04.12 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 76:12, 17.4 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview and Q&A session with Ali Aras, CSM8 representative and candidate for CSM9, co-host of the Declarations of War podcast, friend of new EVE Online players, member of Noir., stealth bomber pilot, occasional blogger and host of the Space Hangout EVE Online chats. Ali's blog: [2], Space Hangouts: [3], Declarations of War podcast: [4]

Q&A with Ripard Teg, EVE blogger and CSM8 Vice-Chairman Class Level: Instructor(s): Ripard Teg ‎ Recorded: 2013.06.01 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 83:05, 19.0 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ A discussion with Ripard Teg, editor of the popular Jester's Trek blog and newly elected Vice-Chairman of CSM8 - moderated by Neville Smit Jester's Trek blog link: [5]

Game Design in Eve: Q&A with Seleene (ex-CCP Abathur) Class Level: Instructor(s): Seleene (ex-CCP Abathur) ‎ Recorded: 2011.03.06 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Seleene, formerly CCP Abathur will be talking about game design of Eve. As a player (Seleene) he previously lead the Mercenary Coalition for several years and made it one of the most widely feared/respected mercenary outfits in the game. He worked as a game designer at CCP for several years, most notably he was one of the main game designers on the Apocrypha and Dominion expansions.

Q&A Session with Seleene, Dri Kulsane and Mordred Class Level: Instructor(s): Seleene, Dri Kulsane and Mordred ‎ Recorded: 2010.03.28 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Q&A with Seleene (former MC CEO & CCP dev), Dri Kulsane and Mordred, all from [BDCI]. General career advice for lowsec and nullsec; mercenary work; manufacturing; corporation management, security, recruitment; nullsec politics past and present, Tortuga; CCP and possible future developments for Eve.

Leader interviews

Q&A with The Razor Trokia Class Level: Instructor(s): Jackal314159, mrpapageorgio, and Rich DK ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.15 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 69:23, 63.5 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ A Q&A session with Jackal314159, mrpapageorgio, and Rich DK (Razor Trokia) More info: [6]

Q&A with Grath Telkin, the CEO of Sniggerdly and FC from Pandemic Legion Class Level: Instructor(s): Grath Telkin ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.06 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 72:59, 33.4 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ A Q&A session with Grath Telkin, the CEO of Sniggerdly and FC from Pandemic Legion More info: [7]

Q&A with Lahari, head of Against All Authorities alliance Class Level: Instructor(s): Lahari ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.03 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 59:18, 55.6 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview and Q&A session with Lahari, head of Against All Authorities, a 2,000+ member nullsec PvP alliance - moderated by Neville Smit Alliance info: [8]

Q&A with The Mittani, head of Goonswarm Federation and CFC alliance leader Class Level: Instructor(s): The Mittani ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.02 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 67:42, 15.5 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview and Q&A session with The Mittani, the CEO of GoonWaffe, head of GoonSwarm Federation, a principal leader of the CFC, former chairman of the Council of Stellar Management, as well as entrepreneurial publisher of the popular online game news sites, TheMittani.com - moderated by Neville Smit TheMittani.com news site: [9]

Q&A with Shadoo, leader of Pandemic Legion, on effective fleet command Class Level: Instructor(s): Shadoo ‎ Recorded: 2013.04.12 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 92:45, 21.8 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Q&A with Shadoo, leader of Pandemic Legion, and fleet commander extraordinaire, on the nature of effective fleet command - moderated by Neville Smit The infamous "armor hacs" video referred to in this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/L-kGGW0UlPA (Warning: not safe for work)

Broadcast 4 Reps Seminar with Tovanis Class Level: Instructor(s): Tovanis ‎ Recorded: 2019.09.17 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 25:47, 14.9 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library G-Drive ‎ A player-led initiative called Broadcast 4 Reps helps players get through some of the tougher times in life. Join Amoni Panala in conversation with Tovanis, one of the admins/mods of Broadcast 4 Reps, to learn about the important work that Broadcast 4 Reps does, how you can get help if you need it, and how you can help out. In-game chat log

Q&A session with FCs from Trigger Happy Class Level: Instructor(s): Kendarr, Sedjan Shix, Macko13, Mark Atreides ‎ Recorded: 2019.12.28 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 2:02:56, 85.9 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library G-Drive ‎ A Q&A session with a couple of renowned guests from several corps in the Trigger Happy alliance — some of the most knowledgeable Fleet Commanders in the game — where they answer questions about their experiences in leading fleets of sometimes hundreds of pilots into battle, PvP in general, doctrines, the importance of intel, and more!

Signal Cartel – What a Corp offers for non-PvP players Class Level: Instructor(s): Thrice Hapus, Tamayo, Igaze, Sloopy Noopers, Sky Diamond, Null Flare, Katia Sae ‎ Recorded: 2020.03.15 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 1:11:28, 65.4 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library G-Drive ‎ A presentation of, and chat with, Signal Cartel and its various division leaders, to learn what a corporation/alliance in EVE can offer for non-PvP players. Guests for this talk: Thrice Hapus; Alliance CEO Tamayo – Manager of Anoikis Division; wormhole residency Igaze – Manager of EvE-Scout Rescue; helping people stuck in wormholes to get out Reynauld Lachapelle – Manager of Signal Cartel Fleet School (SCFS); PvE Fleet and FC training Sloopy Noopers – Assistant Manager of Signal Cartel Academy; training new members in exploration, rescue cache programs etc. Sky Diamond – Co-Manager of Engineering and Recruitment Null Flare – Manager of Splunkworks; fittings division Katia Sae – Manager of Central Services, and explorer extraordinaire! Links: Signal Cartel website, Corp Divisions, Organisation Chart, EvE-Scout Rescue (ESR), Thera Wormhole Connections

Ashy in Space – Wormhole life, Blogging and more! Class Level: Instructor(s): Ashley Traynor ‎ Recorded: 2020.03.21 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 1:08:58, 94.7 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library G-Drive ‎ Guest speaker Ashley Traynor of Foxholers and EveBlog AshyInSpace, talks about her "5 things I wish I knew about when starting in WH space", founding and running a successful WH corp, and blogging about EVE Online. After which, she also answers all questions from the audience! Slides for the talk. Other links: Ashy in Space Blog, Theorycrafting Archive, Foxholers Drekavac, How 2 Bookmark, Freya the Cockatiel

 

Corporation Management Class Level: Instructor(s): Liam Fremen ‎ Recorded: 2010.07.29 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Planning to create your own corporation in eve online? Get a heads-up on how to run a successful and strong corporation from someone who took the long and tedious path learning from years of mistakes!

How to be a Successful Leader in EVE Class Level: Instructor(s): Otard ‎ Recorded: 2011.06.16 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ In this class, we will be discussing how to lead others effectively within EVE. Mainly focusing on leading and managing people within the corporate environment.

Other EVE celebrities

Q&A with Chribba, the most trusted man in New Eden Class Level: Instructor(s): Chribba ‎ Recorded: 2014.03.21 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 74:03, 67.8 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview with Chribba, a household name in EVE and collector of Veldspar, as well as operator of various EVE services for the community, such as EVE-Files, EVE Search and many others. Chribba's tattoo:

Q&A with Ian Chisholm - creator of Clear Skies Class Level: Instructor(s): Neville Smit ‎ Recorded: 2011.06.27 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 84:18, 39.6 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview with Ian Chisholm, the creator of the popular Clear Skies machinima movies, based on EVE Online.

Guest speaker: Katia Sae of Signal Cartel Class Level: Instructor(s): Katia Sae ‎ Recorded: 2019.06.22 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 70:39, 45 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library Gdrive ‎ A guest lecture with Katia Sae after the completion of their journey to visit every star system in Eve. Feat. members of Signal Cartel's management Mynxee and Thrice Hapus. Katia Sae's Twitter: [10] Katia's blog: [11] Mynxee's post on r/eve with the announcement: [12]

PvP

Though in some cases game mechanics have changed, the basic strategic and tactical principles underlying these interviews and classes remain sound.

Small Ship PvP Class Level: Instructor(s): TeaDaze ‎ Recorded: 2009.11.15 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 120:09, 13.8 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Teadaze is an instructor for Agony Unleashed's PvP courses, and is an alliance tournament commentator. Fitting, Overheating, Transversal/Tracking.

Creating PVP Engagements Class Level: Instructor(s): Azual Skoll ‎ Recorded: 2012.10.03 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 1:55:36, 26.4 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Azual Skoll was an experienced small gang and solo PVPer, and author of The Altruist. This class covers how to find, choose, and initiate PVP engagements on your terms. Some of the mechanics discussed are now out of date but the basic tactical principles remain useful.

Solo PvP Class Level: Instructor(s): Kelon Darklight ‎ Recorded: 2019.06.10 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 85:34, 78 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library: Gdrive ‎ The basics of solo PvPing, followed by a Q&A session. Kelon's killboard: [13]

Guest Lecture: View From the FC Chair Class Level: Instructor(s): merc452 of the NPSI Community ‎ Recorded: 2019.06.11 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 58:21, 33.9 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library: G-Drive ‎ Guest lecturer merc452 of the NPSI community shares his thoughts on what it takes to be an FC, what goes on behind the scenes, and how to keep them coming back for more!. Join Spectre Fleet's Discord server here: https://discord.gg/F53EK6d

Guest Lecturer Suitonia - Hunting and Tackling Class Level: Instructor(s): Suitonia ‎ Recorded: 2019.05.26 ‎ File Info: Audio ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library Gdrive ‎ Suitonia of EVE Is Easy talks about how to find, hunt, and tackle targets for your fleet. Suitonia's 'EVE is Easy' YouTube channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/user/eveiseasy

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Introduction to Scouting Class Level: Instructor(s): Mike Kingswell ‎ Recorded: 2019.08.22 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 51:22, 30.7 MB ‎ Download Location(s): Class Library G-Drive ‎ This class will teach you about the basics of Scouting in Eve: Ships, Fits, Skills, Tips and Tricks. Mainly covers the process of scouting for Small Gank Fleets like Eve Uni's NoP or BLAP Roams. Class slide deck

Booshing - Command Destroyers and You Class Level: Instructor(s): Guest lecturer Virion Stoneshard ‎ Recorded: 2019.06.1 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 44:16, 25.3 ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library G-Drive ‎ Command Destroyers, Micro-jump Field Generators, and "booshing" Here's a link to the referenced slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18ERmz3O8tf058KwDu1IVyu-HZ6QKbvfQybfRFQS8Q2I/edit?usp=sharing

Q&A with PvP Expert Azual Skoll Class Level: Instructor(s): Azual Skoll ‎ Recorded: 2013.03.03 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ An interview and Q&A session with Azual Skoll, fearsome PvP combat specialist, former leader of Agony Unleashed, and author of the definitive EVE PvP blog, The Altruist. One of EVE's most well-known personalities, Azual is an absolute expert at many aspects of the game.

Mercenary Life in Eve Class Level: Instructor(s): Alekseyev Karrde ‎ Recorded: 2012.10.13 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Alekseyev Karrde, CSM 7 member, CEO of Noir., one of the best mercenary corporations in EVE, will describe the life of a mercenary with all of its benefits and difficulties.

Piracy Q&A Class Level: Instructor(s): Verone (CEO VETO), Mynxee (CEO Hellcats), Ka Jolo (CEO Tuskers), Sard Caid (CEO Gunpoint Diplomacy) ‎ Recorded: 2010.04.03 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ Q&A panel with several experienced pirates, dealing with all questions you may have about pirate life in Eve. Note: This class is also listed under: Espionage & Piracy, The Dark Side of EVE

FCing in Wormholes Class Level: Instructor(s): La loca Fappuccino ‎ Recorded: 2019.08.03 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 98:17, 71 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library: Gdrive ‎ Guest lecturer La loca Fappuccino details how to make decisions as an FC that will get you fights, and follow through with killmarks. Loca is an FC for Ehefkae and previous FC for Lazerhawks. Chat log from during the lecture (for referenced links): [14]

EVE player history

History and Politics of Eve Class Level: Instructor(s): Reiisha ‎ Recorded: 2011.04.10 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 97:12, 22.1 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube (2011) ‎ Origins and decline of the superalliances. Early Eve Corporations and their accomplishments. History of Alliance Civil wars. Origins of Band of Brothers. Discussion of early PVP fleet tactics.

EVE History (ASCN to the Delve War) Class Level: Instructor(s): Tar Palantir I ‎ Recorded: 2013.04.25 ‎ File Info: streamed video ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ A lecture on the player-history of EVE, the wars and conflicts. Skip to at least 8:20 when the lecture starts

History of NRDS and Providence Class Level: Instructor(s): Kyle Saltz ‎ Recorded: 2019.07.22 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 78:15, 40 MB ‎ Download Location(s): E-UNI Class Library: Gdrive ‎ Kyle Saltz is Paladin Warden of the Providence Marches. His lecture is an account of the history, geo-politics, and culture of the region. Accompanying slides: [15] Second lecture: [16]

New Eden lore

Intro to Lore Class Level: Instructor(s): Sterling Blades ‎ Recorded: 2019.08.25 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 2:39:00, 85.3 MB ‎ Download Location(s): Class Library G-Drive ‎ Guest lecturer Sterling Blades from Windstalker Security Corp talks about the Lore behind the EVE Universe! Timeline, the four big Empires, what CONCORD is, some NPC corps, why Faction Warfare exists, Pirate Factions, and a brief touch on Precursors. And more! Links given by Sterling Blades for the talk: Gallente Caldari Amarr Minmatar CONCORD The Jove The Drifters The Triglavian Collective Organizations

Intaki Lore Class Level: Instructor(s): Bataav ‎ Recorded: 2019.09.20 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 1:21:56, 112 MB ‎ Download Location(s): Class Library G-Drive ‎ Guest lecturer Bataav of Intaki Liberation Front talks about the Lore of The Intaki! Links given by Bataav for the talk: Intaki Lore Archive - A Thread Reborn Intaki Liberation Front The Intaki The Intaki System

EVE Lore Panel Class Level: Instructor(s): Rhavas, Mark726, Morwen Lagann, Grideris, Neville Smit ‎ Recorded: 2013.05.23 ‎ File Info: Audio, mp3, 83:50, 19.2 MB ‎ Download Location(s): YouTube ‎ A lively discussion with four experts on EVE lore and backstory: Rhavas, leading participant in the Arek'Jaalan wormhole study project, and aficianado of the history of New Eden; Mark726, curator of the EVE Travel website, and author of the EVE Lore Survival Guide; Morwen Lagann, expert on the back story of EVE, primary archivist for the Arek'Jaalan Project and moderator of the Backstage role playing forum as well as the in-game role-playing chat channels, The Summit and OOC; and special guest Grideris, DUST 514 blogger and live events specialist - moderated by Neville Smit Links referenced in this panel discussion: EVE Lore Survival Guide, Backstage role-playing forum, In-game news, InterGalactic Summit forum

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