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Keyroii Moru (talk | contribs) m Changed the 2 minute timer to the 30 second timer mentioned further down and specified a bit more clearly when the timer starts when entering cloaked |
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== Getting loot == | == Getting loot == | ||
When you enter the site a | When you enter the site a 30 seconds to three minute timer is started '''<span style="color:red">(unless you warp in cloaked, in this case the timer will start when decloaking)</span>'''. The time is random and not shown, but it seems that the more ships are in the site at once, the longer the timer (in practice, if running a site solo, you will generally have enough time to hack and loot 2 cans before the timer expires). | ||
Since time is of the essence, it is not generally recommended to scan the containers with a cargo scanner due to the limited time that is available before the rats warp in and make the cans (i.e. containers) explode, however if you're fast and have not fitted warp core stabilizers to your ship, you can. | Since time is of the essence, it is not generally recommended to scan the containers with a cargo scanner due to the limited time that is available before the rats warp in and make the cans (i.e. containers) explode, however if you're fast and have not fitted warp core stabilizers to your ship, you can. | ||
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The rats' warp disruption range is 24 km. They do not aggress players if the player ship is more than 30 km away. | The rats' warp disruption range is 24 km. They do not aggress players if the player ship is more than 30 km away. | ||
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| style="padding: 8px;" | '''WARNING:''' DO NOT underestimate the damage from the NPCs. In high-tier sites they can shred even a well-tanked ship. | | style="padding: 8px;" | '''WARNING:''' DO NOT underestimate the damage from the NPCs. In high-tier sites they can shred even a well-tanked ship. | ||
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It also appears that the explosion radius is about 10 km. | It also appears that the explosion radius is about 10 km. | ||
== July 2025 Patch Updates == | |||
In the '''[https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/exploration-and-industry-balance-rework Exploration and Industry Balance Rework]''' released on '''17 July 2025''', CCP introduced several adjustments to Ghost Sites (Covert Research Facilities) aimed at improving risk‑reward alignment and accessibility, particularly for solo explorers. | |||
==== Key Changes ==== | |||
* '''Timer consistency''': Ghost Site timers are now more predictable. A guaranteed '''30‑second delay''' occurs before site defenses (explosions and NPC spawns) are triggered, allowing a more reliable window to hack containers and warp out. | |||
* '''Adjusted rewards''': Loot tables have been rebalanced so that higher‑risk sites yield proportionally better rewards. | |||
* '''Reduced cargo volume''': Capital Control Components (e.g. '''Life Support Backup Units''' and '''Power Couplings''') now have lower volume, easing transport in exploration frigates. | |||
A recording of the CCP Dev Chat discussing these changes is available [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2IrNbH93Oc here]. | |||
== Ship fitting == | == Ship fitting == | ||
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* Explosive Shield Hardener (preferably Pith-X or Pith-A) Can fit 2 of these in [[Heron Navy Issue]], [[Buzzard]] or [[Helios]] | * Explosive Shield Hardener (preferably Pith-X or Pith-A) Can fit 2 of these in [[Heron Navy Issue]], [[Buzzard]] or [[Helios]] | ||
* Medium Shield Extender | * Medium Shield Extender | ||
* Multispectrum Shield Hardener (for | * Multispectrum Shield Hardener (for a 5 mid slot ships) Optional substitute for a second explosive hardener | ||
=== Low slots === | === Low slots === | ||