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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 ==
== Where to start as a new player ==


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]].
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]], it’s great to have you here.


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.
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Choose an activity you enjoy rather then an activity which earns you the most ISK. EVE Online offers many activities. Don't be afraid to try doing something else when the opportunity presents itself. Equally, don't try to master everything at once!
Choose an activity you enjoy rather then an activity which earns you the most ISK. EVE Online offers many activities. Don't be afraid to try doing something else when the opportunity presents itself. Equally, don't try to master everything at once!
Following on this, the [[AIR Career Program|| is an amazing resource for encouraging new players to try out activities that they may not have otherwise considered. By completing goals for the four main career paths (Industry, Exploration, PvE and PvP), new players can earn a generous amount of skill points, ISK, SKINs, various ships, modules and skillbooks, and other miscellaneous rewards.


Most activities are available to both [[Clone states#Alpha clones|Alpha]] and [[Clone states#Omega clones|Omega]] Clones, but some are restricted only to Omega Clones.
Most activities are available to both [[Clone states#Alpha clones|Alpha]] and [[Clone states#Omega clones|Omega]] Clones, but some are restricted only to Omega Clones.
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|[[Manufacturing]]
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|No Inventing, most Tier 2 Manufacturing is locked behind inaccessible [[Skills:Science#Manufacturing Skills | Science skills]], and Alpha clones pay an additional 2% tax on all jobs


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|[[Hauling]]
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|Cannot fly advanced ships, and only one contract can be taken out at any given time


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==== Skills ====
==== 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.
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. An important thing to remember is the [[Support Skills#The 80/20 Rule of Skill Training | 80/20 Rule of skill training]], where training a skill to level IV will give you 80% of the benefit of the skill, while only requiring 20% of the time, compared to training the skill to level V.


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.
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== Where should you go? ==
== Where should you go? ==
EVE University has several different campuses that you can join. They are situated in different parts of space and focus on different aspects of game play.
EVE University’s [[Main Community]], based in and around our headquarters in [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Placid/Stacmon Stacmon], has several different [[Upwell structures]] where members can dock, situated in both High-Sec Stacmon and neighbouring Slays, and our null-sec staging area of [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Syndicate/PC9-AY PC9-AY]. Each structure is optimised for different areas of the game, giving new players an opportunity to try a variety of activities.
 
You are free to join as many campuses as you like, and you can use [[Jump Clones]] to participate in multiple campuses. Don't be afraid to sample life outside highsec space. Note that the University [[Wormhole Community]], alone among the campuses, has some basic skill requirements for members—but these can be trained quite quickly.
 
==== [[Archive:Hi Sec Campus|High Sec Campus]] (HSC) ====
: Probably the place that most new players will start off. Provides an educational location where newcomers within EVE University can work together, learn, and flourish within a [[System security#High security|High Security]] environment, offering a wide range of actives supported by a knowledgeable community.
 
==== [[Archive:Averon Mining Campus|Mining Campus]] (AMC) ====
: Primarily focused on mining, the campus will give you opportunity to learn how to mine efficiently and safely either solo or in a fleet, as well as guiding you on all aspects of industry. The AMC offers several programs to help with your mining and industrial career.
 
==== [[Archive:Low-Sec Campus|Low Sec Campus]] (LSC) ====
: The LSC will teach you how to live and thrive in [[System security#Low security|Low Security]] space, with a primary focus on small gang and solo PvP using frigates, destroyers and cruisers, as well as teaching you how to finance your habit with things like [[Careers#Ratting|Ratting]] and [[Careers#Planetary Industry|Planetary Industry]].
 
==== [[Archive:Null-Sec Campus|Null Sec Campus]] (NSC) ====
: The NSC gives students the experience of living in 0.0 space with all the associated risks and excitement. They maintain a supportive base within [[System security#NPC null security space|NPC nullsec]] space, allowing members to learn how to survive through practical PvP and PvE activities. Nullsec life is more dangerous but also more lucrative than life in highsec, and it fosters a close sense of camaraderie.


==== [[Wormhole Community]] (WHC) ====
==== [[Wormhole Community]] (WHC) ====
: [[Wormhole]] space can be a demanding place, so this campus, uniquely, has [[Wormhole Community#Joining the WHC|a few minimal entry requirements]]. That said, the WHC welcomes very new players, who can start learning about wormhole life and participate in many campus activities near the outset of their Uni careers. Also, there are regular “Noobs Night in the Hole” (NNitH) events that will allow you to experience life in WHC without meeting all the requirements.
: For those seeking a risky (and profitable) life [[Wormhole space | outside of known space]], the Wormhole community, living in [http://evemaps.dotlan.net/system/J211936 J-211936], may be the right direction to move towards. Wormhole space can be a demanding place, so joining this community has [[Wormhole Community#Joining the WHC|a few minimal entry requirements]]. That said, the WHC welcomes very new players, who can start learning about wormhole life and participate in many campus activities near the outset of their Uni careers. Also, there are regular “Noobs Night in the Hole” (NNitH) events that will allow you to experience life in WHC without meeting all the requirements.


==== [[EVE University Incursion Community|Incursion Community]] ====
==== [[EVE University Incursion Community|Incursion Community]] ====
: This is not a fixed campus, but a nomadic group which follows the current High Security and occasional Low Security [[incursions]] around [[New Eden]]. While everyone is welcome, Incursions are high-end PvE content, and as such generally require a more rounded set of skills than those you will have at the start of your game. There are, though, a couple of low skilled roles available, so just ask if you're interested.
: Unlike their sister communities, there is no fixed headquarters, but a nomadic group which follow the current High Security and occasional Low Security [[incursions]] around [[New Eden]]. While everyone is welcome, Incursions are high-end PvE content, and as such generally require a more rounded set of skills than those you will have at the start of your game. There are, though, a couple of low skilled roles available, so just ask if you're interested.


==== How to get there ====
==== How to get there ====
If you've recently finished the career agents you've probably got a small collection of ships and modules. Generally, it's not worth trying to move everything to your new home.
If you've recently finished the career agents you've probably got a small collection of ships and modules. Generally, it's not worth trying to move everything to your new home.


Instead pick a frigate (the [[Frigate#Exploration|exploration]] frigates, the [[Heron]], [[Imicus]], [[Probe]] and [[Magnate]], are good choices as they have large cargo holds), or even a shuttle (ideal for safe travel to the nullsec campus).
Instead pick a frigate (the [[Frigate#Exploration|exploration]] frigates, the [[Heron]], [[Imicus]], [[Probe]] and [[Magnate]], are good choices as they have large cargo holds), or even a shuttle (ideal for safe travel to nullsec).


You can move your existing assets to the nearest [[Trade hubs|trade hub]] and sell them, if you want to. If the Uni is at [[war]], try and do all this before accepting the invite to join. Alternatively, if you are near one of the University's campuses anyway, you can haul your stuff to that campus and then use the University shipping service to have it taken to any other campus.
You can move your existing assets to the nearest [[Trade hubs|trade hub]] and sell them, if you want to. If the Uni is at [[war]], try and do all this before accepting the invite to join. Alternatively, if you are near [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=293&t=121063 one of the stations covered by the University's Sponsored Shipping Service] anyway, you can haul your stuff to that station and then use the University shipping service to have it taken to any of the major locations in the Main Community.


Once you've flown to your new campus you'll find that the [[Corporation Hangars|corporation hangars]] will have many ships and modules you need.
Once you've flown to your new home you'll find that the [[Corporation Hangars|corporation hangars]] will have many ships and modules you may need.


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