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== Traveling == | == Traveling == | ||
* Verify the route you are going to travel for ship kills in the last hour using [http://eve-gatecheck.space/eve/ Eve Gate Camp Check] || Web || A navigation tool specifically aimed at avoiding gates where kills are currently taking place || and avoid the systems shown in red. Some choke points between major trade hubs are usually camped by pirates. Examples are Uedama gate at the | * Verify the route you are going to travel for ship kills in the last hour using [http://eve-gatecheck.space/eve/ Eve Gate Camp Check] || Web || A navigation tool specifically aimed at avoiding gates where kills are currently taking place || and avoid the systems shown in red. Some choke points between major trade hubs are usually camped by pirates. Examples are Uedama gate at the Sivala system in the (supposedly safe) route between Jita and Dodixie trade Hubs. | ||
* When traveling lowsec frequently, especially in a hauler, keep warp core stabilizers in your cargo to refit if needed. Remember this wont help you escape Heavy Interdictor ships which are often used for gatecamps. | * When traveling lowsec frequently, especially in a hauler, keep warp core stabilizers in your cargo to refit if needed. Remember this wont help you escape Heavy Interdictor ships which are often used for gatecamps. | ||
* ALWAYS keep local chat separated from the other chat windows and stretched top-to-bottom on your screen. This allows you to see pirates and wartargets appear more obviously, giving you vital seconds to make decisions. In crowded systems, set names without pilot pictures to fit more and press ctrl-a in the name list to highlight existing names and quickly spot newcomers. | * ALWAYS keep local chat separated from the other chat windows and stretched top-to-bottom on your screen. This allows you to see pirates and wartargets appear more obviously, giving you vital seconds to make decisions. In crowded systems, set names without pilot pictures to fit more and press ctrl-a in the name list to highlight existing names and quickly spot newcomers. | ||