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{{Update| | {{Update|[[#Mumble]] disable sound notifications need some attention.}} | ||
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{{related class|Fleets (CORE class)}} | {{related class|Fleets (CORE class)}} | ||
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Fleets run daily in [[EVE University]], and for rookie pilots it may be tough to catch on to how we operate and the terminology involved. | Fleets run daily in [[EVE University]], and for rookie pilots it may be tough to catch on to how we operate and the terminology involved. | ||
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# '''Prepare for potential pod loss.''' If you have [[implants]], either make sure you can afford to lose them or get into a clean [[Jump clones|jump clone]]. Some players like to keep combat jump clones with no implants at all If you have access to a player-owned Upwell structure, you can switch between jump clones in the same structure regardless of cooldown, so it is possible to jump into a clean clone for combat, then return and switch back after the fleet operation is over. You may be able to rejoin some fleets after being podded. Set your [[Home Station]] to a nearby station or structure to make this easier. Make sure you know [[Pod saving|how to try to save your pod]] after a ship loss. | # '''Prepare for potential pod loss.''' If you have [[implants]], either make sure you can afford to lose them or get into a clean [[Jump clones|jump clone]]. Some players like to keep combat jump clones with no implants at all If you have access to a player-owned Upwell structure, you can switch between jump clones in the same structure regardless of cooldown, so it is possible to jump into a clean clone for combat, then return and switch back after the fleet operation is over. You may be able to rejoin some fleets after being podded. Set your [[Home Station]] to a nearby station or structure to make this easier. Make sure you know [[Pod saving|how to try to save your pod]] after a ship loss. | ||
# '''Decide which role(s) you can fill.''' The four primary roles in a typical fleet are Damage Dealer (DD), [[Tackling|Tackle/Scout]], [[Logistics]] and [[ | # '''Decide which role(s) you can fill.''' The four primary roles in a typical fleet are Damage Dealer (DD), [[Tackling|Tackle/Scout]], [[Logistics]] and [[EWAR]]. The exact fleet makeup depends on its [[doctrine]], so check the fleet announcement to see what doctrine the FC expects to fly. (See Auth for [https://auth.eveuniversity.org/fittings/ the University's doctrine repository].) In a typical EVE University fleet, there are roles suitable for very new players; if you're not sure what you're doing, let people know in fleet chat and they will try to help. In a typical EVE University fleet, ships will be available from corporation contracts or will be bought directly from the market if the fleet starts in Jita. For strategic operations you will be given a free ship. The FC might need to decide roles before you commit to flying a particular ship. If you're starting out, the [[Short Skill Plan]] is a great starting point for getting yourself ready to fly basic combat ships. You can simulate a fit in-game or in [[PYFA]] to see whether or not you can fly it. | ||
# '''Secure a role.''' The FC will typically call on Mumble for "x-ups" for different roles in turn, usually beginning with those roles most crucial to the fleet (e.g. scouts, logi). When the FC calls for x-ups for a role you would like to fly, type an "x" into fleet chat. Some FCs like to have the ship type you expect to fly listed too: "x Inquisitor". Once you know what ship you'll be flying, get into the ship. | # '''Secure a role.''' The FC will typically call on Mumble for "[[EVE Lexicon#X|x-ups]]" for different roles in turn, usually beginning with those roles most crucial to the fleet (e.g. scouts, logi). When the FC calls for x-ups for a role you would like to fly, type an "x" into fleet chat. Some FCs like to have the ship type you expect to fly listed too: "x Inquisitor". Once you know what ship you'll be flying, get into the ship. | ||
# '''Check your fit.''' Link the guns, load scripts and ammo, check that you have drones if you have a dronebay. Load nanite paste into any ancillary armour repairers, and cap booster charges into any ancillary shield boosters. Check for the presence of any combat drugs if relevant to your fit. If the fit worked in simulation but is over on powergrid or CPU in practice, check whether the rigs are mounted. If they are not mounted, they will be in the cargo hold; put them on. If you have used this particular hull before, check that it is repaired and that you still have enough ammo. | # '''Check your fit.''' Link the guns, load scripts and ammo, check that you have drones if you have a dronebay. Load nanite paste into any ancillary armour repairers, and cap booster charges into any ancillary shield boosters. Check for the presence of any combat drugs if relevant to your fit. If the fit worked in simulation but is over on powergrid or CPU in practice, check whether the rigs are mounted. If they are not mounted, they will be in the cargo hold; put them on. If you have used this particular hull before, check that it is repaired and that you still have enough ammo. | ||
# '''Insure your ship.''' Tech 1 hulls have good insurance payouts which cushion you from serious loss. Tech 2 ships often don't yield much in insurance, but it is at least some repayment for the loss. | # '''Insure your ship.''' Tech 1 hulls have good insurance payouts which cushion you from serious loss. Tech 2 ships often don't yield much in insurance, but it is at least some repayment for the loss. | ||
# '''Rename your ship.''' | # '''Rename your ship.''' The default ship name are "<Player's Name> <Ship Name>". This makes it much easier for enemies to identify and locate you when scanning, so you should rename it to something that will not be able to associate the ship to your name. Some specific University campuses have set naming conventions, and some FCs will issue orders for fleet-specific conventions. | ||
# '''Final pre-undock checks.''' Your FC might well remember to run through these, but whether or not they do, think "RRAPPIDD": Rigs, Repairs, Ammo, Paste, Pod (clean clone), Insurance, Drones, Drugs. | # '''Final pre-undock checks.''' Your FC might well remember to run through these, but whether or not they do, think "RRAPPIDD": Rigs, Repairs, Ammo, Paste, Pod (clean clone), Insurance, Drones, Drugs. | ||
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If you have a mic, make sure your push-to-talk button is set up, and is not any button you would use for anything else. | If you have a mic, make sure your push-to-talk button is set up, and is not any button you would use for anything else. | ||
Disable Mumble sound notifications: In the | Disable Mumble sound notifications: In the top menu click “Configure” then “Settings…” and go to “Messages” on the left list. From there you can disable popup and sound notifications about events you don't care about. Sound notifications can be loud and prevent you from hearing the FC, especially with a lot of people in Mumble connecting and disconnecting. The sounds are disabled by unchecking the boxes under the “Soundfile” column. | ||
Once you are in a fleet, move yourself to the appropriate channel in order to hear communications with your fleet. Identify the comms context of your fleet: | Once you are in a fleet, move yourself to the appropriate channel in order to hear communications with your fleet. Identify the comms context of your fleet: | ||
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'''Warp Yourself To'''<br> The FC will tell the fleet to click the "Warp To Zero" button themselves (or sometimes say "Warp to your optimals" meaning right-click on the destination and select "Warp to -> Within x KM where "x" is the optimum distance for your role) instead of aligning and being warped by a Commander. This is usually used from the POS or warping to an engaged fleet member. | '''Warp Yourself To'''<br> The FC will tell the fleet to click the "Warp To Zero" button themselves (or sometimes say "Warp to your optimals" meaning right-click on the destination and select "Warp to -> Within x KM where "x" is the optimum distance for your role) instead of aligning and being warped by a Commander. This is usually used from the POS or warping to an engaged fleet member. | ||
'''Align'''<br> The FC will tell the fleet to align to celestials ( | '''Align'''<br> The FC will tell the fleet to align to celestials (e.g. stargates or stations) or other fleet members, and once everyone is aligned, will warp the whole fleet. The align button is right next to the 'Warp To 0' button in the Selected Item window. Make sure you don't confuse the two. [[File:Lemmings.gif|thumb|upright=2]] | ||
'''Jump Jump Jump'''<br>Jump into next system via stargate. | '''Jump Jump Jump'''<br>Jump into next system via stargate. | ||
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* Note: Assuming that your overview is set up correctly as per the [[Overview Guide]], a tackler's job is to tackle any target that shows up as soon as you are ordered to attack. | * Note: Assuming that your overview is set up correctly as per the [[Overview Guide]], a tackler's job is to tackle any target that shows up as soon as you are ordered to attack. | ||
* Lock enemy targets by holding down | * Lock enemy targets by holding down {{Button|CTRL}} and left-clicking on the overview. Holding {{Button|CTRL}} down also has the advantage of locking the overview sorting display in its current order: new targets will appear at the bottom, existing targets no longer on grid will be greyed out. | ||
* A "point" is a warp disruptor; a "scram" is a warp scrambler, which has a shorter range than a disruptor but shuts down its target's MWD as well as preventing warp. In small gangs, it is usually a good idea to call out the fact that you have point or scram on voice comms, especially if you are making initial tackle. In a larger fleet you should not do this unless explicitly requested by the FC. | * A "point" is a warp disruptor; a "scram" is a warp scrambler, which has a shorter range than a disruptor but shuts down its target's MWD as well as preventing warp. In small gangs, it is usually a good idea to call out the fact that you have point or scram on voice comms, especially if you are making initial tackle. In a larger fleet you should not do this unless explicitly requested by the FC. | ||
* If using a warp scrambler, set your default orbiting distance to 7500 m. You can do this when undocked: select an object in the overview that is nearby, and the right-click the Orbit button in the 'Selected Item' window. Having a default orbit of 7.5 km will keep you out of most smartbomb range, but within warp scrambler and webifier range. If you know that the target has no smartbombs, you can approach to orbit close and increase your angular velocity to be harder to hit. Only battleships and larger ships usually fit smartbombs. If the enemy is in a battlecruiser or smaller ship, feel free to orbit closer. Some faction smartbombs have a range greater than 7.5 km but they are expensive and usually only fitted on capital ships. | * If using a warp scrambler, set your default orbiting distance to 7500 m. You can do this when undocked: select an object in the overview that is nearby, and the right-click the Orbit button in the 'Selected Item' window. Having a default orbit of 7.5 km will keep you out of most smartbomb range, but within warp scrambler and webifier range. If you know that the target has no smartbombs, you can approach to orbit close and increase your angular velocity to be harder to hit. Only battleships and larger ships usually fit smartbombs. If the enemy is in a battlecruiser or smaller ship, feel free to orbit closer. Some faction smartbombs have a range greater than 7.5 km but they are expensive and usually only fitted on capital ships. | ||