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#'''Join a Fleet''' <br>Check the in-game calendar to see when upcoming fleets are scheduled. You can join fleets by navigating in the Neocom: E in top-left corner of screen > Social > Fleet. You can also attend a [[Fleets_101|Fleets 101]] course, typically held once a month.<br><br> | #'''Join a Fleet''' <br>Check the in-game calendar to see when upcoming fleets are scheduled. You can join fleets by navigating in the Neocom: E in top-left corner of screen > Social > Fleet. You can also attend a [[Fleets_101|Fleets 101]] course, typically held once a month.<br><br> | ||
#'''Join the Fleet's Mumble Channel''' <br> | #'''Join the Fleet's Mumble Channel''' <br>Fleet Commanders use [[Mumble|Mumble]] to communicate important information. You are encouraged to ask questions in Mumble before and during a fleet operation.<br><br> | ||
#'''Assume that you are going to be podded.''' <br>If you have [[Implants|implants]], either make sure you can afford to lose them or get into a [[Jump Clones|jump clone]]. While you should always be [[How to save your Pod|prepared to be podded]], this should rarely occur in high sec or low sec battles. Be sure you are familiar with the "Pod Saver" tab on your [[Overview|overview]] | #'''Assume that you are going to be podded.''' <br>If you have [[Implants|implants]], either make sure you can afford to lose them or get into a [[Jump Clones|jump clone]]. While you should always be [[How to save your Pod|prepared to be podded]], this should rarely occur in high sec or low sec battles. Be sure you are familiar with the "Pod Saver" tab on your [[Overview|overview]].<br><br> | ||
#'''Decide which role you will fulfill.'''<br>The three primary roles in a fleet are Damage Dealer (DD), [[Tackling Guide|tackler]] and [[EWAR Guide|EWAR]]. A new player can contribute much to a fleet by taking a tackling or EWAR role.<br><br> | #'''Decide which role you will fulfill.'''<br>The three primary roles in a fleet are Damage Dealer (DD), [[Tackling Guide|tackler]] and [[EWAR Guide|EWAR]]. A new player can contribute much to a fleet by taking a tackling or EWAR role.<br><br> | ||
#'''Get into a ship you can afford to lose.'''<br>EVE University maintains a [[Fleet-Up]] group with many commonly used fits. Another alternative is the [http://fleet-up.com/Group/Join/31A52BCA78D6508FC554EF6F7E4D1380 Chill Town Fleet-Up], created by an alumni to provide beginner fits for E-Uni.<br><br> | #'''Get into a ship you can afford to lose.'''<br>EVE University maintains a [[Fleet-Up]] group with many commonly used fits. Another alternative is the [http://fleet-up.com/Group/Join/31A52BCA78D6508FC554EF6F7E4D1380 Chill Town Fleet-Up], created by an alumni to provide beginner fits for E-Uni.<br><br> | ||