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=== High Security space doesn't mean "Safe space" ===

~~The best thing you can do for yourself is to lose the idea that "High Security" space means you should be safe.~~ "High Security" doesn't mean "secure". The moment you undock your ship you are exposing yourself to the possibility of PvP.

"High Security" doesn't mean "secure". The moment you undock your ship you are exposing yourself to the possibility of PvP. Remember that CONCORD exists to punish, not to protect. CONCORD response time varies with system security status, but they won't come in time to stop someone from destroying your ship.

The only thing High Security space provides you, as a potential target, is that your attacker has more challenges to account for should they decide to attack you ~~(unless you're already a legitimate target to them, in other words, you're "[[EVE Lexicon#Flashy|flashy]]" to them). CONCORD exists to punish the attacker in High Sec, not to protect capsuleers~~. Your protection is completely up to you, your fit, where and when you do certain activities, and what precautions you take~~. Many losses that occur happen simply due to the lack of taking some basic precautions or exercising some basic practices to minimize the risk. Learn these things, and put them into practice~~.

The only thing High Security space provides you, as a potential target, is that your attacker has more challenges to account for should they decide to attack you. Your protection is completely up to you, your fit, where and when you do certain activities, and what precautions you take.

=== Scamming, stealing and unethical behaviour are allowed ===

Unlike many games, there are no rules built into EVE Online itself to prevent people from scamming, stealing, lying and so on. If someone steals from you [[CCP Games|CCP]] will not intervene. In fact, such behaviour is sometimes encouraged and rewarded by game mechanics~~. It is worth learning about [[Scams in EVE Online|common scams]]~~.

Unlike many games, there are no rules built into EVE Online itself to prevent people from scamming, stealing, lying and so on. If someone steals from you [[CCP Games|CCP]] will not intervene. In fact, such behaviour is sometimes encouraged and rewarded by game mechanics.

EVE University members should, though, remember that [[EVE_University_Rules|the University rules]] require them to be honest and to keep their word.

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Using Skill Extraction and Injection, it's quite possible--for a price--for a new-appearing character to have a surprisingly high number of skill points.

== Bigger ships don't always win fights ==

EVE is not a game of "biggest ship wins". The [[weapons]] on bigger ships may have the ability to deal more damage, but their weapons are large and cumbersome, and are often unable to track small, fast targets. In fact, some of the largest ships in EVE are almost completely incapable of dealing with small ships on their own, and require support from a fleet of smaller escorts to be effective.

EVE is a game of math, balancing distance, size, and speed. If you're big, you may not be able to outrun a smaller ship, but you might be able to destroy them before they can even get close enough to damage you. If you're small, you don't necessarily have much firepower, but larger ships will have a hard time pinning you down if you're fast and get into orbit under their guns.

== Learning to look around ==

A lot of information in EVE is given via the UI, and not the actual game view. There are a few important systems for basic looking around and navigation in space:

* [[Directional scanning]]

* [[Bookmark]]

* [[Overview]]

== Tips for moving your stuff ==

There are special [[hauling]] ships that you can use to move large amounts of items, or even ships. These are very useful but always be careful when using them.

~~=== Suicide ganking ===~~

A suicide ganker is someone who blows up ships in high sec in the knowledge that CONCORD will destroy their ship, expecting to make more than the cost of replacing their ship from looting their victims.

Always assume that anyone around you knows what you are hauling. Modules called ship scanners enable other people to scan your ship's contents, sometimes without you knowing. This is especially important if you are going to a [[trade hub]], as some groups will scan ships routinely a few systems out from hubs so they know which ships are carrying expensive loot.

If the contents of your cargo hold are worth more than the loss of their ship, it is profitable for them to attack you. If they are in high security space they will be destroyed by [[CONCORD]] but they will have an alt or a friend nearby to scoop up the loot.

~~Remember that CONCORD exists to punish, not to protect. CONCORD response time varies with system security status, but they won't come in time to stop someone from destroying your ship.~~

=== Never haul PLEX ===

~~On a related note,~~ ''~~never~~'' haul [[PLEX]]. This is an item that can be purchased with real life money and is valuable in-game item, so it is a very tempting target for gankers.

''Never'' haul [[PLEX]]. This is an item that can be purchased with real life money and is valuable in-game item, so it is a very tempting target for gankers.

There is absolutely no reason for you to need to haul PLEX, as--unlike almost all other items in the game--it can be manipulated remotely. You can move it to your [[PLEX Vault]], travel to your destination, and at destination, you can move it from your vault to your hangar again. Note that you can also remotely move PLEX to your PLEX vault.

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Using Autopilot will also land you 15 km from your destination station, and you'll slow-boat into the docking ring and then dock up. Again, this is potentially very dangerous.

The only time to use Autopilot is when you have set up an [[~~Bookmarks~~#Instadock | insta-docking bookmark]] for the station that's your destination or a waypoint on your route. Once you're in your destination system you'll want to select warp-to to your insta-dock bookmark. Once you begin warping then turn on your Autopilot. You'll land at your insta-dock point and the Autopilot will then dock you automatically.

The only time to use Autopilot is when you have set up an [[Bookmark#Instadock | insta-docking bookmark]] for the station that's your destination or a waypoint on your route. Once you're in your destination system you'll want to select warp-to to your insta-dock bookmark. Once you begin warping then turn on your Autopilot. You'll land at your insta-dock point and the Autopilot will then dock you automatically.

=== Do use your autopilot avoid list ===

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 === High Security space doesn't mean "Safe space" ===
-The best thing you can do for yourself is to lose the idea that "High Security" space means you should be safe. "High Security" doesn't mean "secure". The moment you undock your ship you are exposing yourself to the possibility of PvP.
+"High Security" doesn't mean "secure". The moment you undock your ship you are exposing yourself to the possibility of PvP. Remember that CONCORD exists to punish, not to protect. CONCORD response time varies with system security status, but they won't come in time to stop someone from destroying your ship.
-The only thing High Security space provides you, as a potential target, is that your attacker has more challenges to account for should they decide to attack you (unless you're already a legitimate target to them, in other words, you're "[[EVE Lexicon#Flashy|flashy]]" to them). CONCORD exists to punish the attacker in High Sec, not to protect capsuleers. Your protection is completely up to you,  your fit, where and when you do certain activities, and what precautions you take.  Many losses that occur happen simply due to the lack of taking some basic precautions or exercising some basic practices to minimize the risk.  Learn these things, and put them into practice.
+The only thing High Security space provides you, as a potential target, is that your attacker has more challenges to account for should they decide to attack you. Your protection is completely up to you, your fit, where and when you do certain activities, and what precautions you take.
 === Scamming, stealing and unethical behaviour are allowed ===
-Unlike many games, there are no rules built into EVE Online itself to prevent people from scamming, stealing, lying and so on. If someone steals from you [[CCP Games|CCP]] will not intervene. In fact, such behaviour is sometimes encouraged and rewarded by game mechanics. It is worth learning about [[Scams in EVE Online|common scams]].
+{{main|Scams in EVE Online}}
+Unlike many games, there are no rules built into EVE Online itself to prevent people from scamming, stealing, lying and so on. If someone steals from you [[CCP Games|CCP]] will not intervene. In fact, such behaviour is sometimes encouraged and rewarded by game mechanics.
 EVE University members should, though, remember that [[EVE_University_Rules|the University rules]] require them to be honest and to keep their word.
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 Using Skill Extraction and Injection, it's quite possible--for a price--for a new-appearing character to have a surprisingly high number of skill points.
+== Bigger ships don't always win fights ==
+EVE is not a game of "biggest ship wins". The [[weapons]] on bigger ships may have the ability to deal more damage, but their weapons are large and cumbersome, and are often unable to track small, fast targets. In fact, some of the largest ships in EVE are almost completely incapable of dealing with small ships on their own, and require support from a fleet of smaller escorts to be effective.
+EVE is a game of math, balancing distance, size, and speed. If you're big, you may not be able to outrun a smaller ship, but you might be able to destroy them before they can even get close enough to damage you. If you're small, you don't necessarily have much firepower, but larger ships will have a hard time pinning you down if you're fast and get into orbit under their guns.
+== Learning to look around ==
+A lot of information in EVE is given via the UI, and not the actual game view. There are a few important systems for basic looking around and navigation in space:
+* [[Directional scanning]]
+* [[Bookmark]]
+* [[Overview]]
 == Tips for moving your stuff ==
 There are special [[hauling]] ships that you can use to move large amounts of items, or even ships. These are very useful but always be careful when using them.
-=== Suicide ganking ===
-A suicide ganker is someone who blows up ships in high sec in the knowledge that CONCORD will destroy their ship, expecting to make more than the cost of replacing their ship from looting their victims.
 Always assume that anyone around you knows what you are hauling. Modules called ship scanners enable other people to scan your ship's contents, sometimes without you knowing. This is especially important if you are going to a [[trade hub]], as some groups will scan ships routinely a few systems out from hubs so they know which ships are carrying expensive loot.
-If the contents of your cargo hold are worth more than the loss of their ship, it is profitable for them to attack you. If they are in high security space they will be destroyed by [[CONCORD]] but they will have an alt or a friend nearby to scoop up the loot.
-Remember that CONCORD exists to punish, not to protect. CONCORD response time varies with system security status, but they won't come in time to stop someone from destroying your ship.
 === Never haul PLEX ===
-On a related note, ''never'' haul [[PLEX]]. This is an item that can be purchased with real life money and is valuable in-game item, so it is a very tempting target for gankers.
+''Never'' haul [[PLEX]]. This is an item that can be purchased with real life money and is valuable in-game item, so it is a very tempting target for gankers.
 There is absolutely no reason for you to need to haul PLEX, as--unlike almost all other items in the game--it can be manipulated remotely. You can move it to your [[PLEX Vault]], travel to your destination, and at destination, you can move it from your vault to your hangar again. Note that you can also remotely move PLEX to your PLEX vault.
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 Using Autopilot will also land you 15 km from your destination station, and you'll slow-boat into the docking ring and then dock up. Again, this is potentially very dangerous.
-The only time to use Autopilot is when you have set up an [[Bookmarks#Instadock | insta-docking bookmark]] for the station that's your destination or a waypoint on your route.  Once you're in your destination system you'll want to select warp-to to your insta-dock bookmark.  Once you begin warping then turn on your Autopilot.  You'll land at your insta-dock point and the Autopilot will then dock you automatically.
+The only time to use Autopilot is when you have set up an [[Bookmark#Instadock | insta-docking bookmark]] for the station that's your destination or a waypoint on your route.  Once you're in your destination system you'll want to select warp-to to your insta-dock bookmark.  Once you begin warping then turn on your Autopilot.  You'll land at your insta-dock point and the Autopilot will then dock you automatically.
 === Do use your autopilot avoid list ===