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[[File:Propaganda HF FC recruitment.jpg|thumb|EUNI Homefront FC Recruitment Advert]] | [[File:Propaganda HF FC recruitment.jpg|thumb|EUNI Homefront FC Recruitment Advert]] | ||
Our Homefront community is looking for Fleet Commanders to help create engaging content for our corporation members. Step up and lead your own Homefront fleets today! | |||
{{Note box|This guide will walk you through setting up your own Homefront fleets and recruiting pilots to fly alongside you. Not only will you be creating valuable content for our corporation, but you’ll also be earning plenty of ISK along the way—potentially enough to plex your account.}} | |||
=== FC guidelines === | === FC guidelines === | ||
As an E-UNI Homefront Fleet Commander, you are responsible for leading your fleet while ensuring that activities are both enjoyable and educational for all participants. You set the standard for our corporation and are expected to uphold [[EVE University Rules|EVE University rules]] at all times. To support you in this role, we’ve outlined the following guidelines. | |||
* Pre-flight check | * Pre-flight check | ||
** Double-check fits when new players join to ensure nobody brings the dangerous ship fits that will not work in the site. Use our [[homefront operation]] wiki to doublecheck on hostile EWAR, damage type, weaknesses applicable to the mission you will be flying. | ** Double-check fits when new players join to ensure nobody brings the dangerous ship fits that will not work in the site. Use our [[homefront operation]] wiki to doublecheck on hostile EWAR, damage type, weaknesses applicable to the mission you will be flying. | ||
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== | == Fleet basics == | ||
=== Starting a fleet === | === Starting a fleet === | ||
* Begin by creating a fleet and selecting your preferred Fleet Setup template. The ‘Store Fleet Setup’ function lets you save your MOTD, wing and squad layout, free-move settings, and default squad. | * Begin by creating a fleet and selecting your preferred Fleet Setup template. The ‘Store Fleet Setup’ function lets you save your MOTD, wing and squad layout, free-move settings, and default squad. | ||
[[File:Finding fleet window.png|center|frame|Finding fleet window]] | |||
[[File:Form fleet - select template.png|center|thumb|Fleet Window - Form fleet, set template]] | [[File:Form fleet - select template.png|center|thumb|Fleet Window - Form fleet, set template]] | ||
[[File:Store_Fleet_Setup.png|center|thumb|Updating a template - Store Fleet Setup]] | [[File:Store_Fleet_Setup.png|center|thumb|Updating a template - Store Fleet Setup]] | ||
* One key benefit of a comprehensive MOTD is that you can direct pilots to it for more information. Note that not everybody is aware of the "reload MOTD" option in chat. | * One key benefit of a comprehensive MOTD is that you can direct pilots to it for more information. Note that not everybody is aware of the "reload MOTD" option in chat.[[File:Changing MOTD.png|center|frame|Changing MOTD]] | ||
[[File:Fleet MOTD example raids.png|center|thumb|Example MOTD - Raid: Deserters Hideout fleet]] | [[File:Fleet MOTD example raids.png|center|thumb|Example MOTD - Raid: Deserters Hideout fleet]] | ||
=== Fleet hierarchy | === Fleet hierarchy === | ||
* Setting up the fleet hierarchy helps you keep track of who is flying which role. As FC, you can drag and drop pilots into squads. If your fleet has the ‘Free-Move’ option enabled, pilots can move themselves into the squad of their choice. Having a default squad (often called the Lobby) makes it easy to spot and organize new pilots who join through the fleet advertisement. | * Setting up the fleet hierarchy helps you keep track of who is flying which role. As FC, you can drag and drop pilots into squads. If your fleet has the ‘Free-Move’ option enabled, pilots can move themselves into the squad of their choice. Having a default squad (often called the Lobby) makes it easy to spot and organize new pilots who join through the fleet advertisement. | ||
[[File:Fleet hierarchy & freemove.png|center|thumb|Example Fleet Hierarchy, moving pilots into squad roles]] | [[File:Fleet hierarchy & freemove.png|center|thumb|Example Fleet Hierarchy, moving pilots into squad roles]] | ||
=== Queue management | === Queue management === | ||
* Know the optimal fleet size for your Homefront (3 or 5 pilots) | * Know the optimal fleet size for your Homefront mission (3 or 5 pilots). You can set the fleet size by using the {{Button|...}} (vertical dots) button in the upper-right corner of the fleet window. You can allow for some extra room in your fleet to start a queue so you can swap people if somebody drops. | ||
[[File:Fleetsize window.png|center|thumb|Fleet window > Set Max Fleet Size]] | [[File:Fleetsize window.png|center|thumb|Fleet window > Set Max Fleet Size]] | ||
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[[File:Alternate Homefront recruitment channels.png|center|frame]] | [[File:Alternate Homefront recruitment channels.png|center|frame]] | ||
=== Using | === Using watchlist === | ||
Using the watchlist is essential for both FC and Logi roles. Make it a habit to remind players to set up their watchlist, and take a moment to explain how if someone hasn’t done it before. When a new pilot joins the fleet, remind everyone to “update their watchlists” to help prevent unnecessary ship losses. | Using the watchlist is essential for both FC and Logi roles. Make it a habit to remind players to set up their watchlist, and take a moment to explain how if someone hasn’t done it before. (Right click a name in the fleet window > add to watchlist) When a new pilot joins the fleet, or if somebody drops, remind everyone to “update their watchlists” to help prevent unnecessary ship losses. | ||
=== Using fleet warp === | === Using fleet warp === | ||
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