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== ''Datacore farming used to be very lucrative'' == | == ''Datacore farming used to be very lucrative'' == | ||
You may hear from some old timers about how datacore farming is no longer worth it. Datacore farming was changed several expansions ago but you may still hear information that it's now "bad". | You may hear from some old timers about how datacore farming is no longer worth it. Datacore farming was changed several expansions ago but you may still hear information that it's now "bad". | ||
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* In an [http://www.tentonhammer.com/eve-online/interviews/inferno-part-one interview with Ten Ton Hammer] posted 25 March 2012, CCP Soundwave indicated that he would like to phase out datacore farming, so the future viability of this passive source of income is uncertain. Given this is August 2015 datacore farming has remained but in it's less lucrative form. | * In an [http://www.tentonhammer.com/eve-online/interviews/inferno-part-one interview with Ten Ton Hammer] posted 25 March 2012, CCP Soundwave indicated that he would like to phase out datacore farming, so the future viability of this passive source of income is uncertain. Given this is August 2015 datacore farming has remained but in it's less lucrative form. | ||
* In a devblog <ref name="devblog1" /> dated 9 May 2012 CCP Ytterbium stated "... our current intention is to turn datacore gathering into more of an active profession than it currently is..." | * In a devblog <ref name="devblog1" /> dated 9 May 2012 CCP Ytterbium stated "... our current intention is to turn datacore gathering into more of an active profession than it currently is..." | ||
* Due to the addition of datacores to Faction Warfare and the increased 10,000 ISK cost per datacore, datacore farming is no longer a very profitable source of passive income.}} | * Due to the addition of datacores to Faction Warfare and the increased 10,000 ISK cost per datacore, datacore farming is no longer a very profitable source of passive income.}} | ||
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== How do I start to farm datacores | == How do I start to farm datacores? == | ||
There are three steps involved in becoming an effective datacore farmer: | There are three steps involved in becoming an effective datacore farmer: | ||
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*Talk to the agent (in person - remote conversation will not work) to initiate research. | *Talk to the agent (in person - remote conversation will not work) to initiate research. | ||
=== Training skills for datacore | === Training skills for datacore farming === | ||
The following skills are required to start using one R&D agent: | The following skills are required to start using one R&D agent: | ||
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*Research Project Management I - Each level gives you the ability to use another agent up to a maximum of six at level V. (Beware though, this one costs 40 million). | *Research Project Management I - Each level gives you the ability to use another agent up to a maximum of six at level V. (Beware though, this one costs 40 million). | ||
=== Developing R&D agent | === Developing R&D agent relationships === | ||
[[Image:EVE-RDA1.png|thumb|right|350px|EVE-RDA1.png]]Not all non-player character (NPC) corporations offer R&D agents, so some pre-planning about which corporations you will select for your datacore farming plan is absolutely required for success. | [[Image:EVE-RDA1.png|thumb|right|350px|EVE-RDA1.png]]Not all non-player character (NPC) corporations offer R&D agents, so some pre-planning about which corporations you will select for your datacore farming plan is absolutely required for success. | ||
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*Don't do anything in that faction's space that will endanger your standings with them - no transporting of illegal goods, or running missions for opposing factions | *Don't do anything in that faction's space that will endanger your standings with them - no transporting of illegal goods, or running missions for opposing factions | ||
=== Start the research | === Start the research flow === | ||
Once you have the standing level needed to speak with an R&D agent, go to the station where the desired R&D agent is located, and begin a conversation with him or her. One of the options that they will provide to you is to start research - select this option. They will offer you their areas of applied science to research. Select the one(s) in which you have trained your skills. The agent will then start to produce research points (RPs) for you. | Once you have the standing level needed to speak with an R&D agent, go to the station where the desired R&D agent is located, and begin a conversation with him or her. One of the options that they will provide to you is to start research - select this option. They will offer you their areas of applied science to research. Select the one(s) in which you have trained your skills. The agent will then start to produce research points (RPs) for you. | ||
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* Field Multipliers were removed in May 2012 <ref name="devblog1"> Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20120510071107/http://community.eveonline.com/devblog.asp?a=blog&nbid=28659</ref> | * Field Multipliers were removed in May 2012 <ref name="devblog1"> Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20120510071107/http://community.eveonline.com/devblog.asp?a=blog&nbid=28659</ref> | ||
== Making ISK from | == Making ISK from datacores == | ||
You can track the amount of RPs being created each day by your R&D agents by clicking on the Journal button on your [[NeoCom|NeoCom]], and selecting the Research tab. This will also tell you the amount of accumulated RPs you have amassed with each agent. | You can track the amount of RPs being created each day by your R&D agents by clicking on the Journal button on your [[NeoCom|NeoCom]], and selecting the Research tab. This will also tell you the amount of accumulated RPs you have amassed with each agent. | ||
Periodically, go talk to your R&D agent again and tell him or her that you wish to purchase datacores. The agent will tell you how many you can afford, based on the number of RPs you have accumulated. All datacores now cost 100 RP each plus a 10k ISK/unit fee. <ref name="devblog1" /> | Periodically, go talk to your R&D agent again and tell him or her that you wish to purchase datacores. The agent will tell you how many you can afford, based on the number of RPs you have accumulated. All datacores now cost 100 RP each plus a 10k ISK/unit fee. <ref name="devblog1" /> | ||
After ordering your datacores, transport them to a trade hub, and sell them there. ''Voilà'' - you have made ISK from datacore farming! | After ordering your datacores, transport them to a trade hub, and sell them there. ''Voilà'' - you have made ISK from datacore farming! | ||
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*Train your chosen applied science skills to 5, to improve the number of RPs generated by each agent researching in those skills. | *Train your chosen applied science skills to 5, to improve the number of RPs generated by each agent researching in those skills. | ||
*After increasing your Negotiation or applied science skill, you must open a conversation window with your agent to benefit from your new skill levels. | *After increasing your Negotiation or applied science skill, you must open a conversation window with your agent to benefit from your new skill levels. | ||
*Do the offered R&D missions, if you can - these will vastly increase your daily data-core production. The amount varies but can more than double your daily amount. | *Do the offered R&D missions, if you can - these will vastly increase your daily data-core production. The amount varies but can more than double your daily amount. | ||
**The R&D missions vary in type | **The R&D missions vary in type: Not all are combat. Be aware some may take you into low-sec so pay close attention to the mission description. | ||
[[File:ResearchAgents.LaiDai.L4.png|thumb|right|500px]] | [[File:ResearchAgents.LaiDai.L4.png|thumb|right|500px]] | ||