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Welcome to EVE Online! You are now a citizen of New Eden, an exciting and dangerous virtual world. This guide will lead you through your first few days in EVE. For a more general list of topics new players should know about, see the [[New Player Index]]. | |||
== Introduction to EVE == | |||
EVE is a game unlike many other MMOs. It doesn't just have unique mechanics, but doesn't follow many of the conventions of other games. Therefore it may be a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the core aspects of the game, in order to have a better idea of what to expect: | |||
* [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=94260 New Players' Survival for EVE Online] | |||
* [[Notes for Experienced RPG Players New to EVE]] | |||
== Accounts == | == Accounts == | ||
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{{main|Careers}} | {{main|Careers}} | ||
EVE is a sandbox game, which means it's up to each player to find what they enjoy doing most in the game (unlike in some other MMOs, there isn't a central story to follow). Due to EVE's [[#Learning Skills|skill system]], it's usually easy to start doing a given activity, but it takes a while to master it to its fullest. Therefore, as a new player, it's often a good idea to dabble in a few different activities to find out what suits you best. If you've found something that looks appealing, research it (e.g. by searching this wiki, attending a [[Classes|class]], or chatting to your corp-mates), start learning the appropriate skills, and get started. If you find it enjoyable, keep training your character's skills while honing your "player skills" (the experience you gain playing the game - EVE is very complex, and it takes a while to learn the ins and outs of even one part of it); should you grow bored, you can always switch up your character's training queue and try something else. | EVE is a sandbox game, which means it's up to each player to find what they enjoy doing most in the game (unlike in some other MMOs, there isn't a central story to follow). Due to EVE's [[#Learning Skills|skill system]], it's usually easy to start doing a given activity, but it takes a while to master it to its fullest. Therefore, as a new player, it's often a good idea to dabble in a few different activities to find out what suits you best. If you've found something that looks appealing, research it (e.g. by searching this wiki, attending a [[Classes|class]], or chatting to your corp-mates), start learning the appropriate skills, and get started. If you find it enjoyable, keep training your character's skills while honing your "player skills" (the experience you gain playing the game - EVE is very complex, and it takes a while to learn the ins and outs of even one part of it); should you grow bored, you can always switch up your character's training queue and try something else. | ||
While playing the game, you may want keep in mind: | |||
* [[Tips for New Players]], a list of some common mistakes new players make and how best to avoid them | |||
* [[Golden Rules|Golden Rules of EVE Online]] | |||
== Getting help == | == Getting help == | ||
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== Related Links == | == Related Links == | ||
*[[:Category:Getting Started|All pages on this wiki | *[[:Category:Getting Started|All pages on this wiki aimed at new players]]. | ||
*The [[EVE University Class Library]], contains recorded classes that cover a wide variety of subjects. | *The [[EVE University Class Library]], contains recorded classes that cover a wide variety of subjects. | ||
*[http://www.isktheguide.com/ ISK The Guide], an industrial-sized knowledgebase that covers almost all aspects of EVE. | *[http://www.isktheguide.com/ ISK The Guide], an industrial-sized knowledgebase that covers almost all aspects of EVE. | ||