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{{related class|Mining 101|Mining 102}} | {{eunispecific}}{{related class|Mining 101|Mining 102}} | ||
The goal of a mining fleet is to make ISK for every participant. It has a benefit over solo mining in that it is slightly more secure, there are other people to perform roles such as hauling leaving the miners to concentrate on mining, and it is a lot more social and fun! Most EVE University mining fleets are one of these types: | The goal of a mining fleet is to make ISK for every participant. It has a benefit over solo mining in that it is slightly more secure, there are other people to perform roles such as hauling leaving the miners to concentrate on mining, and it is a lot more social and fun! Most EVE University mining fleets are one of these types: | ||
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*'''Bring Your Own Can (BYOC)''': This is a fleet you can join to get "boosts" from the fleet commander while in the same system, though miners will mine different belts and often haul their own ore to the station. This is typically an Orca pilot with a few spare fleet spots that he lets others use. There is no shared ore or profit. More information on the [[BYOC]] page. | *'''Bring Your Own Can (BYOC)''': This is a fleet you can join to get "boosts" from the fleet commander while in the same system, though miners will mine different belts and often haul their own ore to the station. This is typically an Orca pilot with a few spare fleet spots that he lets others use. There is no shared ore or profit. More information on the [[BYOC]] page. | ||
== Roles in a Mining Fleet == | == Roles in a Mining Fleet == | ||
There are many ways to participate in a mining fleet. Most newer players will, of course, be mining in a mining frigate or barge. Newer players can also be effective haulers once they have a reasonably fitted industrial ([[Creating an Alt Hauler]] shows how much common, unrigged industrial ships carry). | There are many ways to participate in a mining fleet. Most newer players will, of course, be mining in a mining frigate or barge. Newer players can also be effective haulers once they have a reasonably fitted industrial ([[Creating an Alt Hauler]] shows how much common, unrigged industrial ships carry). | ||
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*'''Other Participation''': After a mining fleet is complete, the ore still needs to be refined, the minerals transported and sold, and the shares distributed. If you are willing and able to assist with any of these things, let the fleet commander know. If you are in the Amarr Mining Campus this will be done for you as part of their buyback scheme. | *'''Other Participation''': After a mining fleet is complete, the ore still needs to be refined, the minerals transported and sold, and the shares distributed. If you are willing and able to assist with any of these things, let the fleet commander know. If you are in the Amarr Mining Campus this will be done for you as part of their buyback scheme. | ||
== Participating in a Mining Fleet == | == Participating in a Mining Fleet == | ||
=== Finding a Mining Fleet === | === Finding a Mining Fleet === | ||
*The [[Amarr Mining Campus]] runs regular Shared Can and Bring Your Own Can fleets. These are normally announced in their chat channel and mailing list. | |||
*The Amarr Mining Campus | |||
*Look in the Fleet Finder: Check the "Fleets" button in the Neocom, then look at the "Fleet Finder" tab. From there, change the scope to "My available" and search for any mining fleets. | *Look in the Fleet Finder: Check the "Fleets" button in the Neocom, then look at the "Fleet Finder" tab. From there, change the scope to "My available" and search for any mining fleets. | ||
*Ask in the EVE University chat channels if there is a mining fleet running. Additionally, check for any mining channels on Mumble. | *Ask in the EVE University chat channels if there is a mining fleet running. Additionally, check for any mining channels on Mumble. | ||
=== Participating as a Miner === | === Participating as a Miner === | ||
To participate as a miner, you will need to do the following: | To participate as a miner, you will need to do the following: | ||
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=== Maximising your yield as a Miner === | === Maximising your yield as a Miner === | ||
These tips will help you make the best use of your time: | These tips will help you make the best use of your time: | ||
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*If you have a scanner fitted, feel free to use it to target the biggest asteroids first, and know when to short-cycle your lasers (or send drones to finish off an asteroid). | *If you have a scanner fitted, feel free to use it to target the biggest asteroids first, and know when to short-cycle your lasers (or send drones to finish off an asteroid). | ||
*Generally, you will be expected to avoid being AFK. | *Generally, you will be expected to avoid being AFK. | ||
=== Participating as a Hauler === | === Participating as a Hauler === | ||
To participate as a hauler you will do the following: | To participate as a hauler you will do the following: | ||
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#When your hauler is full, drop the ore off at the designated station | #When your hauler is full, drop the ore off at the designated station | ||
#At the end of the fleet, or when you're leaving, you should either give the ore to the commander at the designated station, or contract it to him at that station. Please "stack all" the ore before contracting it! | #At the end of the fleet, or when you're leaving, you should either give the ore to the commander at the designated station, or contract it to him at that station. Please "stack all" the ore before contracting it! | ||
=== Participating in an Orca === | === Participating in an Orca === | ||
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=== Participating as a Picket / Scout === | === Participating as a Picket / Scout === | ||
To participate as a picket or scout you will: | To participate as a picket or scout you will: | ||
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#Keep an eye in local and on the gate for any war targets or threats to the mining fleet | #Keep an eye in local and on the gate for any war targets or threats to the mining fleet | ||
#If you see something that might pose a threat immediately alert the fleet commander so they can take appropriate action | #If you see something that might pose a threat immediately alert the fleet commander so they can take appropriate action | ||
=== Leaving the Mining Fleet === | === Leaving the Mining Fleet === | ||
#Turn off your lasers and recall your mining drones. | #Turn off your lasers and recall your mining drones. | ||
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#If you have been hauling, trade the ore at the designated station to the fleet commander, or contract it. | #If you have been hauling, trade the ore at the designated station to the fleet commander, or contract it. | ||
#Remember to thank the fleet commander, who will typically have some logistics to do after the fleet is over in order to turn your time into ISK for your wallet! | #Remember to thank the fleet commander, who will typically have some logistics to do after the fleet is over in order to turn your time into ISK for your wallet! | ||
== Running a mining fleet == | == Running a mining fleet == | ||
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*'''Gankers and war targets''': These are normally the biggest threat to a mining fleet, though the risk can be mitigated by having scouts or pickets to warn of any potential threats. Remember to keep the location of your fleet secure as some added protection, and mine aligned if you are mining in dangerous space. | *'''Gankers and war targets''': These are normally the biggest threat to a mining fleet, though the risk can be mitigated by having scouts or pickets to warn of any potential threats. Remember to keep the location of your fleet secure as some added protection, and mine aligned if you are mining in dangerous space. | ||
== Calculating Shares == | == Calculating Shares == | ||