How to Escape a Wormhole: Difference between revisions

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==Ooops!==

Decided to jump into a [[Wormhole space|wormhole-system]]? Maybe you forgot to check the mass status, and it closed behind you? Or maybe you went in, but someone else closed it while you were busy exploring in there? Whatever the reason, getting stuck inside a wormhole-system with no familiar exit can be a stressing experience, especially for the inexperienced. This guide offers a few pointers that may allow you to escape a wormhole-system.

Decided to jump into a [[Wormhole space|wormhole system]]? Maybe you forgot to check the mass status, and it closed behind you? Or maybe you went in, but someone else closed it while you were busy exploring in there? Whatever the reason, getting stuck inside a wormhole system with no familiar exit can be a stressing experience, especially for the inexperienced. This guide offers a few pointers that may allow you to escape a wormhole system.

==Finding Alternate Exits==

So there you are, lost in the void that is wormhole space. Fear not, because there will be ~~always~~ at least one exit out (one wormhole is static and respawns as soon as it is closed). However, it's up to you to [[probe scanning|find]] it.

So there you are, lost in the void that is wormhole space. Fear not, because there will always be at least one exit out (one wormhole is static and respawns as soon as it is closed). However, it's up to you to [[probe scanning|find]] it.

===Finding Another Wormhole===

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''"Did I bring at least four [[Scanning#Loading_Probes|probes]] with me?"''

If you answer yes to that question, there is hope in getting out, at least by yourself. If not, your options will be severely limited. With probes, simply find ~~out~~ another wormhole that hopefully leads into known space. It's best to find one that leads to empire space: you won't be shot on the way back. However, you must take what you can get. '''Make sure you recover active probes before jumping''', and you'll never run out of new wormhole links to search through. When probes expire they return to your cargohold.

If you answer yes to that question, there is hope in getting out, at least by yourself. If not, your options will be severely limited. With probes, simply find another wormhole that hopefully leads into known space. It's best to find one that leads to empire space: you won't be shot on the way back. However, you must take what you can get. '''Make sure you recover active probes before jumping''', and you'll never run out of new wormhole links to search through. When probes expire they return to your cargohold.

==Getting Rescued==

Another option, is getting rescued. This one is unlikely unless you were with a squad or someone friendly stumbles upon you. They can probe for another exit for you and ~~jettison~~ the coordinates to you. Shooting someone trying to help you is not recommended, so toss your greed aside for the time being (until you get the coordinates). Help from strangers is rare and you should really apply the "nobody can be trusted in EVE" rule.

Another option, is getting rescued. This one is unlikely unless you were with a squad or someone friendly stumbles upon you. They can probe for another exit for you and share the coordinates with you. Shooting someone trying to help you is not recommended, so toss your greed aside for the time being (until you get the coordinates). Help from strangers is rare and you should really apply the "nobody can be trusted in EVE" rule.

===From the outside===

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==Threats==

In ~~wormholes~~, there's all sorts of threats lurking around to kill you, while you're clawing at an ethereal door to get out. It's a good idea to understand what could be waiting for you out there and how to counter those (if possible).

In wormhole systems, there's all sorts of threats lurking around to kill you, while you're clawing at an ethereal door to get out. It's a good idea to understand what could be waiting for you out there and how to counter those (if possible).

===Malicious Players===

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 ==Ooops!==
-Decided to jump into a [[Wormhole space|wormhole-system]]? Maybe you forgot to check the mass status, and it closed behind you? Or maybe you went in, but someone else closed it while you were busy exploring in there? Whatever the reason, getting stuck inside a wormhole-system with no familiar exit can be a stressing experience, especially for the inexperienced. This guide offers a few pointers that may allow you to escape a wormhole-system.
+Decided to jump into a [[Wormhole space|wormhole system]]? Maybe you forgot to check the mass status, and it closed behind you? Or maybe you went in, but someone else closed it while you were busy exploring in there? Whatever the reason, getting stuck inside a wormhole system with no familiar exit can be a stressing experience, especially for the inexperienced. This guide offers a few pointers that may allow you to escape a wormhole system.
 ==Finding Alternate Exits==
-So there you are, lost in the void that is wormhole space. Fear not, because there will be always at least one exit out (one wormhole is static and respawns as soon as it is closed). However, it's up to you to [[probe scanning|find]] it.
+So there you are, lost in the void that is wormhole space. Fear not, because there will always be at least one exit out (one wormhole is static and respawns as soon as it is closed). However, it's up to you to [[probe scanning|find]] it.
 ===Finding Another Wormhole===
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 ''"Did I bring at least four [[Scanning#Loading_Probes|probes]] with me?"''
-If you answer yes to that question, there is hope in getting out, at least by yourself. If not, your options will be severely limited. With probes, simply find out another wormhole that hopefully leads into known space. It's best to find one that leads to empire space: you won't be shot on the way back. However, you must take what you can get. '''Make sure you recover active probes before jumping''', and you'll never run out of new wormhole links to search through. When probes expire they return to your cargohold.
+If you answer yes to that question, there is hope in getting out, at least by yourself. If not, your options will be severely limited. With probes, simply find another wormhole that hopefully leads into known space. It's best to find one that leads to empire space: you won't be shot on the way back. However, you must take what you can get. '''Make sure you recover active probes before jumping''', and you'll never run out of new wormhole links to search through. When probes expire they return to your cargohold.
 ==Getting Rescued==
-Another option, is getting rescued. This one is unlikely unless you were with a squad or someone friendly stumbles upon you. They can probe for another exit for you and jettison the coordinates to you. Shooting someone trying to help you is not recommended, so toss your greed aside for the time being (until you get the coordinates). Help from strangers is rare and you should really apply the "nobody can be trusted in EVE" rule.
+Another option, is getting rescued. This one is unlikely unless you were with a squad or someone friendly stumbles upon you. They can probe for another exit for you and share the coordinates with you. Shooting someone trying to help you is not recommended, so toss your greed aside for the time being (until you get the coordinates). Help from strangers is rare and you should really apply the "nobody can be trusted in EVE" rule.
 ===From the outside===
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 ==Threats==
-In wormholes, there's all sorts of threats lurking around to kill you, while you're clawing at an ethereal door to get out. It's a good idea to understand what could be waiting for you out there and how to counter those (if possible).
+In wormhole systems, there's all sorts of threats lurking around to kill you, while you're clawing at an ethereal door to get out. It's a good idea to understand what could be waiting for you out there and how to counter those (if possible).
 ===Malicious Players===