The Rookie's Guide to Fleet Ops: Difference between revisions

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== During the Op ==

* Sometimes the FC will broadcast commands to the broadcast window, sometimes he won't. Sometimes he'll remind everyone what they're supposed to be doing, sometimes he'll be too busy doing other stuff.

* Sometimes the FC will broadcast commands to the broadcast window, sometimes they won't. Sometimes they'll remind everyone what they're supposed to be doing, sometimes he'll be too busy doing other stuff. If you're not sure what's going on, ask textually in fleet chat.

* If the FC sets a destination and additional waypoints, make sure you have the same autopilot setting. If he doesn't specify, ask in fleet chat if autopilot setting should be 'shorter', 'safer', or 'less secure'. You can change autopilot setting by pressing the big 'A' icon on the left side of your Route Display, on top left of your screen. Comparing the total number of jumps given by the autopilot with the FC or other fleet members is a good way to confirm that you have the route correct. A common way of doing this is to post them in Fleet chat, for example, "11j" for an eleven-jump route.

*Never say (type) anything in ~~LOCAL~~ chat ~~during fleet ops unless your FC gives explicit permission~~. ~~This is typically done only to say 'gf' (good fight) after a battle.~~

* Don't attack unless the FC orders it. If you attack when you shouldn't, you could get stuck with a [[Timers#Weapon_Timer|weapon timer]] on the wrong side of a gate while the fleet tries to move elsewhere.

* The "primary" is the target you should be shooting. The secondary is the next target. If you're damage-dealing, target-lock and shoot the primary, and target-lock the secondary.

* If the FC sets a destination and additional waypoints, make sure you have the same autopilot setting. If he doesn't specify, ask in fleet chat if autopilot setting should be 'shorter', 'safer', or 'less secure'. You can change autopilot setting by pressing the big 'A' icon on the left side of your Route Display, on top left of your screen. Comparing the total number of jumps given by the autopilot with the FC or other fleet members is a good way to confirm that you have the route correct. A common way of doing this is to post them in Fleet chat, for example, ~~'''~~11j~~'''~~ for an eleven jump route.

* During war the FC might order you to shoot WT flashies, but not Outlaw flashies. Pay attention to icons if so.

* If your ship is destroyed, try to [[Pod saving|podsave]]. Once you've warped out, report your loss textually in fleet chat ("-1 Keres"). If you know how to, make and get to a [[safe spot]]; if you don't know what that is, bounce between randomly-selected planets, warping at 100. When you have just lost a ship, you often have a weapon timer and/or a session change timer, which could prevent you from docking up or jumping through gates for a minute.

* Don't attack unless the FC ~~gives the order~~. If you attack when you shouldn't, you could get stuck on the wrong side of a gate ~~if the FC decides he'd rather have~~ the fleet elsewhere. The ~~Primary~~ is the target you should be shooting. The ~~Secondary~~ is ~~usually~~ next ~~in line to get blown up~~.

* If you get lost, ask how to catch up in fleet chat, specifying your location. If you need to take a quick break due to real life, let people know in fleet chat. It is not always possible for a fleet to wait for you.

* After a fight, only loot or salvage if the FC says to do so. He may want specific individuals to loot.

* ~~Sometimes~~ the FC ~~will give order to attack any flashy at will. During war he may~~ order you to shoot WT flashies, but not Outlaw flashies. Pay attention to icons if so.

* If your client crashes or disconnects (a "soft d/c"), log back in, and rejoin the fleet or ask for a re-invite. In a big fleet, do this silently. In a small fleet, you can briefly report your disconnection on Mumble, speaking in the third person.

* If you have a "hard" disconnect and lose your internet connection, don't worry: EVE is just a game.

~~{{LessonLearned|lesson=It is better to run away heroically than to get Jamyled like a coward!}}~~

* You may receive an order referencing the ''Top / Bottom Station'' (e.g.: ''Dock on the top station''), this command references the order found by right clicking space and choosing Stations (the same logic is used for Asteroid Belts).

* Don't write anything in Local chat during fleet ops unless your FC gives explicit permission. This is typically done only to say 'gf' (good fight) after a battle.

* If your ship is destroyed, ~~remember the~~ [[Pod saving|~~Pod Saver tab~~]] ~~in the overview, pick a planet at random, and spam the warp button~~. Once you're warped out, ~~let the squad commander know you've lost~~ your ~~ship~~. If you ~~have been podded~~, ~~let him~~ know ~~as well~~. If you have ~~not been podded, try to dock up in~~ a ~~station in the system to get a rookie~~ ship~~. Keep in mind that~~ you ~~may~~ have ~~an aggression~~ timer ~~(1 minute from last aggression action)~~ or a session change timer ~~(15 seconds after losing your ship) preventing~~ you from docking ~~momentarily~~.

* If you get lost, ask your ~~squad commander where to go~~. If you need to take a quick break due to real life, let ~~your squad commander~~ know~~, and dock up at the nearest station~~. ~~The fleet wont stop for you, and if it~~ is possible~~, your squad commander will instruct you on how~~ to ~~rejoin the fleet, or perhaps he will ask that~~ you ~~plot a course for home and run for it, depending on the circumstances~~.

* After a fight, only loot or salvage if the FC says to do so. He may want specific individuals to loot~~. Salvaging T2 wrecks requires the Salvaging skill at 3, so it might be best to let someone with high salvage do this~~.

* If your client crashes, log back in, and ask ~~your squad commander~~ for a re-invite. ~~If you lost connection~~, you~~'ll need to log back into~~ Mumble in the ~~appropriate Fleet room~~. ~~Do not idle in space if~~ you ~~don't get an immediate answer from~~ your SC, ~~dock up and wait for an answer if you~~ don't ~~know where the fleet~~ is.

* You may receive an order referencing the ''Top / Bottom Station'' (ex: ''Dock on the top station''), this command references the order found by right clicking space and choosing Stations (the same logic is used for Asteroid Belts).

* '~~''If you go AFK while undocked~~ during ~~wartime, you risk losing~~ your ~~ship and your pod. If the enemy doesn't get you, the~~ FC ~~will~~.'''

* '''See [[Fleet Squad Member Duties]] and take the initiative to help your squad commander.~~'''~~

== Fleet Maneuvers | FC COMMANDS ==

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 == During the Op  ==
-* Sometimes the FC will broadcast commands to the broadcast window, sometimes he won't. Sometimes he'll remind everyone what they're supposed to be doing, sometimes he'll be too busy doing other stuff.
+* Sometimes the FC will broadcast commands to the broadcast window, sometimes they won't. Sometimes they'll remind everyone what they're supposed to be doing, sometimes he'll be too busy doing other stuff. If you're not sure what's going on, ask textually in fleet chat.
+* If the FC sets a destination and additional waypoints, make sure you have the same autopilot setting. If he doesn't specify, ask in fleet chat if autopilot setting should be 'shorter', 'safer', or 'less secure'. You can change autopilot setting by pressing the big 'A' icon on the left side of your Route Display, on top left of your screen. Comparing the total number of jumps given by the autopilot with the FC or other fleet members is a good way to confirm that you have the route correct. A common way of doing this is to post them in Fleet chat, for example, "11j" for an eleven-jump route.
-*Never say (type) anything in LOCAL chat during fleet ops unless your FC gives explicit permission. This is typically done only to say 'gf' (good fight) after a battle.
+* Don't attack unless the FC orders it. If you attack when you shouldn't, you could get stuck with a [[Timers#Weapon_Timer|weapon timer]] on the wrong side of a gate while the fleet tries to move elsewhere.
+* The "primary" is the target you should be shooting. The secondary is the next target. If you're damage-dealing, target-lock and shoot the primary, and target-lock the secondary.
-* If the FC sets a destination and additional waypoints, make sure you have the same autopilot setting. If he doesn't specify, ask in fleet chat if autopilot setting should be 'shorter', 'safer', or 'less secure'. You can change autopilot setting by pressing the big 'A' icon on the left side of your Route Display, on top left of your screen. Comparing the total number of jumps given by the autopilot with the FC or other fleet members is a good way to confirm that you have the route correct. A common way of doing this is to post them in Fleet chat, for example, '''11j''' for an eleven jump route.
+* During war the FC might order you to shoot WT flashies, but not Outlaw flashies. Pay attention to icons if so.
+* If your ship is destroyed, try to [[Pod saving|podsave]]. Once you've warped out, report your loss textually in fleet chat ("-1 Keres"). If you know how to, make and get to a [[safe spot]]; if you don't know what that is, bounce between randomly-selected planets, warping at 100. When you have just lost a ship, you often have a weapon timer and/or a session change timer, which could prevent you from docking up or jumping through gates for a minute.
-* Don't attack unless the FC gives the order. If you attack when you shouldn't, you could get stuck on the wrong side of a gate if the FC decides he'd rather have the fleet elsewhere. The Primary is the target you should be shooting. The Secondary is usually next in line to get blown up.
+* If you get lost, ask how to catch up in fleet chat, specifying your location. If you need to take a quick break due to real life, let people know in fleet chat. It is not always possible for a fleet to wait for you.
+* After a fight, only loot or salvage if the FC says to do so. He may want specific individuals to loot.
-* Sometimes the FC will give order to attack any flashy at will. During war he may order you to shoot WT flashies, but not Outlaw flashies. Pay attention to icons if so.
+* If your client crashes or disconnects (a "soft d/c"), log back in, and rejoin the fleet or ask for a re-invite. In a big fleet, do this silently. In a small fleet, you can briefly report your disconnection on Mumble, speaking in the third person.
+* If you have a "hard" disconnect and lose your internet connection, don't worry: EVE is just a game.
-{{LessonLearned|lesson=It is better to run away heroically than to get Jamyled like a coward!}}
+* You may receive an order referencing the ''Top / Bottom Station'' (e.g.: ''Dock on the top station''), this command references the order found by right clicking space and choosing Stations (the same logic is used for Asteroid Belts).
+* Don't write anything in Local chat during fleet ops unless your FC gives explicit permission. This is typically done only to say 'gf' (good fight) after a battle.
-* If your ship is destroyed, remember the [[Pod saving|Pod Saver tab]] in the overview, pick a planet at random, and spam the warp button. Once you're warped out, let the squad commander know you've lost your ship. If you have been podded, let him know as well. If you have not been podded, try to dock up in a station in the system to get a rookie ship. Keep in mind that you may have an aggression timer (1 minute from last aggression action) or a session change timer (15 seconds after losing your ship) preventing you from docking momentarily.
-* If you get lost, ask your squad commander where to go. If you need to take a quick break due to real life, let your squad commander know, and dock up at the nearest station. The fleet wont stop for you, and if it is possible, your squad commander will instruct you on how to rejoin the fleet, or perhaps he will ask that you plot a course for home and run for it, depending on the circumstances.
-* After a fight, only loot or salvage if the FC says to do so. He may want specific individuals to loot. Salvaging T2 wrecks requires the Salvaging skill at 3, so it might be best to let someone with high salvage do this.
-* If your client crashes, log back in, and ask your squad commander for a re-invite. If you lost connection, you'll need to log back into Mumble in the appropriate Fleet room. Do not idle in space if you don't get an immediate answer from your SC, dock up and wait for an answer if you don't know where the fleet is.
-* You may receive an order referencing the ''Top / Bottom Station'' (ex: ''Dock on the top station''), this command references the order found by right clicking space and choosing Stations (the same logic is used for Asteroid Belts).
-* '''If you go AFK while undocked during wartime, you risk losing your ship and your pod. If the enemy doesn't get you, the FC will.'''
-* '''See [[Fleet Squad Member Duties]] and take the initiative to help your squad commander.'''
 == Fleet Maneuvers | FC COMMANDS ==