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This page offers some pointers on starting out life in New Eden, with a particular focus on topics useful to new ~~Eve~~ University members.

This page offers some pointers on starting out life in [[New Eden]], with a particular focus on topics useful to new [[EVE University]] members.

== Where to start as a new player==

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EVE Online is an overwhelming place. EVE University is here to help: you can consider [[Applying_to_EVE_University|applying to join]]--and if you've just joined, [[welcome to EVE University]].

All the information on this wiki is available to the whole ~~Eve~~ community, and players don't need to join ~~Eve~~ University to benefit from it: even if you don't see yourself joining the University, please feel welcome to use these resources.

All the information on this wiki is available to the whole EVE community, and players don't need to join EVE University to benefit from it: even if you don't see yourself joining the University, please feel welcome to use these resources.

==== Activities / Careers ====

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==== Ships ====

Don't be afraid of losing ships, but try not to make too many expensive mistakes that teach you nothing. ~~Eve~~ Online has a simple rule: "Never fly what you can't afford to lose".

Don't be afraid of losing ships, but try not to make too many expensive mistakes that teach you nothing. EVE Online has a simple rule: "Never fly what you can't afford to lose".

~~Eve~~ Online is not a safe place, not even in [[System_security#High_security|High Security]] systems. [[CONCORD]]'s job isn't to protect you, but to punish criminals. This wiki has articles covering various [[Golden_Rules|rules]], [[Tips_for_New_Players|tips]] and [[Tips_and_Tricks|tricks]] that may help you survive.

EVE Online is not a safe place, not even in [[System_security#High_security|High Security]] systems. [[CONCORD]]'s job isn't to protect you, but to punish criminals. This wiki has articles covering various [[Golden_Rules|rules]], [[Tips_for_New_Players|tips]] and [[Tips_and_Tricks|tricks]] that may help you survive.

The flipside of this rule is that if you ''can'' afford to lose a ship, you should feel free to take risks with it in the cause of having fun. It is best to think of ships as being a bit like ammunition.

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[[Wartime_Operations_in_EVE_University|EVE University is often at war]] which means that, for players working in highsec space, there are some ships that are best flown on an [[Alternate_characters|Alt]] to avoid being killed. At war, [[Trade hubs]] often harbour hostile [[Corporation_diplomacy#Wars|war targets]]. Use an [[Moving_your_items|OOC Hauler]] and read about [[Hauling|Hauling]] to reduce the risk of being killed. You should also consider using the EVE University [[Hauling_Department|Hauling Service]] and the [[Buyback_Program|Buy-Back Program]].

To help you with ships and modules ~~Eve~~ University offers [[Corporation Hangars]] with a selection of free fitted ships at each campus. If you don't have the [[Freshman]] title, ask someone who has to get a ship for you. If you lose a ship during a EVE University combat fleet you will usually be entitled to use the [[Ship Replacement Program]].

To help you with ships and modules EVE University offers [[Corporation Hangars]] with a selection of free fitted ships at each campus. If you don't have the [[Freshman]] title, ask someone who has to get a ship for you. If you lose a ship during a EVE University combat fleet you will usually be entitled to use the [[Ship Replacement Program]].

==== Skills ====

As you [[Skills_and_learning|learn skills]], it's worth remembering that training skills to level IV and (especially) V becomes increasingly [[Skills_and_learning#Training_Time_Multipliers|time consuming]] for only minor gains.

~~Eve~~ University has two sets of skill plans that will help you get a good foundation of skills.

EVE University has two sets of skill plans that will help you get a good foundation of skills.

* The [[Short Skill Plan]] can put you in a PvP-ready, battle-effective Tech 1 frigate within six hours, and a battle-effective Tech 1 cruiser in less than 5 days.

** (These times will be roughly doubled for alpha clones.)

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-This page offers some pointers on starting out life in New Eden, with a particular focus on topics useful to new Eve University members.
+This page offers some pointers on starting out life in [[New Eden]], with a particular focus on topics useful to new [[EVE University]] members.
 == Where to start as a new player==
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 EVE Online is an overwhelming place. EVE University is here to help: you can consider [[Applying_to_EVE_University|applying to join]]--and if you've just joined, [[welcome to EVE University]].
-All the information on this wiki is available to the whole Eve community, and players don't need to join Eve University to benefit from it: even if you don't see yourself joining the University, please feel welcome to use these resources.
+All the information on this wiki is available to the whole EVE community, and players don't need to join EVE University to benefit from it: even if you don't see yourself joining the University, please feel welcome to use these resources.
 ==== Activities / Careers ====
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 ==== Ships ====
-Don't be afraid of losing ships, but try not to make too many expensive mistakes that teach you nothing. Eve Online has a simple rule: "Never fly what you can't afford to lose".
+Don't be afraid of losing ships, but try not to make too many expensive mistakes that teach you nothing. EVE Online has a simple rule: "Never fly what you can't afford to lose".
-Eve Online is not a safe place, not even in [[System_security#High_security|High Security]] systems. [[CONCORD]]'s job isn't to protect you, but to punish criminals. This wiki has articles covering various [[Golden_Rules|rules]], [[Tips_for_New_Players|tips]] and [[Tips_and_Tricks|tricks]] that may help you survive.
+EVE Online is not a safe place, not even in [[System_security#High_security|High Security]] systems. [[CONCORD]]'s job isn't to protect you, but to punish criminals. This wiki has articles covering various [[Golden_Rules|rules]], [[Tips_for_New_Players|tips]] and [[Tips_and_Tricks|tricks]] that may help you survive.
 The flipside of this rule is that if you ''can'' afford to lose a ship, you should feel free to take risks with it in the cause of having fun. It is best to think of ships as being a bit like ammunition.
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 [[Wartime_Operations_in_EVE_University|EVE University is often at war]] which means that, for players working in highsec space, there are some ships that are best flown on an [[Alternate_characters|Alt]] to avoid being killed. At war, [[Trade hubs]] often harbour hostile [[Corporation_diplomacy#Wars|war targets]]. Use an [[Moving_your_items|OOC Hauler]] and read about [[Hauling|Hauling]] to reduce the risk of being killed. You should also consider using the EVE University [[Hauling_Department|Hauling Service]] and the [[Buyback_Program|Buy-Back Program]].
-To help you with ships and modules Eve University offers [[Corporation Hangars]] with a selection of free fitted ships at each campus. If you don't have the [[Freshman]] title, ask someone who has to get a ship for you. If you lose a ship during a EVE University combat fleet you will usually be entitled to use the [[Ship Replacement Program]].
+To help you with ships and modules EVE University offers [[Corporation Hangars]] with a selection of free fitted ships at each campus. If you don't have the [[Freshman]] title, ask someone who has to get a ship for you. If you lose a ship during a EVE University combat fleet you will usually be entitled to use the [[Ship Replacement Program]].
 ==== Skills ====
 As you [[Skills_and_learning|learn skills]], it's worth remembering that training skills to level IV and (especially) V becomes increasingly [[Skills_and_learning#Training_Time_Multipliers|time consuming]] for only minor gains.
-Eve University has two sets of skill plans that will help you get a good foundation of skills.
+EVE University has two sets of skill plans that will help you get a good foundation of skills.
 * The [[Short Skill Plan]] can put you in a PvP-ready, battle-effective Tech 1 frigate within six hours, and a battle-effective Tech 1 cruiser in less than 5 days.
 ** (These times will be roughly doubled for alpha clones.)