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A step by step guide on how to create and configure an installation to connect onto EVE Online's Test Server - Singularity | A step by step guide on how to create and configure an installation to connect onto EVE Online's Test Server - Singularity | ||
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= Why should I get on to Singularity = | = Why should I get on to Singularity = | ||
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This makes Singularity a great platform to test out ship setups other than some random planet in Aldrat without risking millions of isk, as you can test out different fits and lose them while still making money to test more fits from insurance. | This makes Singularity a great platform to test out ship setups other than some random planet in Aldrat without risking millions of isk, as you can test out different fits and lose them while still making money to test more fits from insurance. | ||
Also since its a mirror of the actual game world, majority of the game mechanics work similar as on Tranquility, if players wish to try out something new or just practice certain maneuvers, they can gather friends and try them out on the test server. | Also since its a mirror of the actual game world, majority of the game mechanics work similar as on Tranquility, if players wish to try out something new or just practice certain maneuvers, they can gather friends and try them out on the test server. For example trying to setup your first POS on the test server is useful in avoiding any costly mistakes on the main server. | ||
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= How to get onto Singularity = | = How to get onto Singularity = | ||
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Screenshots will also be included below in this guide detailing the installation and configuration process as well. | Screenshots will also be included below in this guide detailing the installation and configuration process as well. | ||
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== Step 1 - Create a separate copy of the original Tranquility client: == | == Step 1 - Create a separate copy of the original Tranquility client: == | ||
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Also rename the folder to something easily recognizable. | Also rename the folder to something easily recognizable. | ||
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== Step 2 - Download the necessary patches for Singularity: == | == Step 2 - Download the necessary patches for Singularity: == | ||
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Go to http://www.eveonline.com/patches/patches.asp?s=singularity, and choose the correct option depending on which platform you are on. | Go to http://www.eveonline.com/patches/patches.asp?s=singularity, and choose the correct option depending on which platform you are on. | ||
Since we have not been on the test server before choose to download the TQ to Singularity Patch. | Since we have not been on the test server before choose to download the TQ to Singularity Patch. | ||
Pay careful attention to the red text warning above the link | Pay careful attention to the red text warning above the link | ||
If you're applying a new patch from a previous version of a SiSi patch select the correct version from the dropdown. | If you're applying a new patch from a previous version of a SiSi patch select the correct version from the dropdown. | ||
If you are unsure of your current client version press escape and go to about eve tab you will find your current version there and/or the top left corner of the window. | If you are unsure of your current client version press escape and go to about eve tab you will find your current version there and/or the top left corner of the window. | ||
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== Step 3 - Patch your NEW COPIED client: == | == Step 3 - Patch your NEW COPIED client: == | ||
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