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EVE University maintains | EVE University maintains many in-game Skill Plans for members looking for direction in skill training. | ||
These plans are directly available to EVE University characters through the in game Skill Plan interface - and are also available to ANY character in the game using the instructions below. | These plans are directly available to EVE University characters through the in game Skill Plan interface - and are also available to ANY character in the game using the instructions below. | ||
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==Accessing | ==Accessing skill plans== | ||
There are two ways to access the corporate skill plans. Both methods are available to EVE University members. Non-member characters (including not only the EVE community at large, but alts of Uni members not directly in EVE University) must use the second method to access the plans. | There are two ways to access the corporate skill plans. Both methods are available to EVE University members. Non-member characters (including not only the EVE community at large, but alts of Uni members not directly in EVE University) must use the second method to access the plans. | ||
===EVE University | ===EVE University members - skill plan interface=== | ||
Members of EVE University can directly access the in-game skill plans through the '''Skill Plan Interface > Skill Plans Screen > Corporation Plans''' | Members of EVE University can directly access the in-game skill plans through the '''Skill Plan Interface > Skill Plans Screen > Corporation Plans''' | ||
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===All | ===All other characters - using plan links=== | ||
Any non-EVE University character can access the EVE University Skill Plans, by using the link provided with each plan below, and the following instructions: | Any non-EVE University character can access the EVE University Skill Plans, by using the link provided with each plan below, and the following instructions: | ||
* Copy all text in the link for the plan you want to generate a link for, including the leading <url> and trailing </url> | * Copy all text in the link for the plan you want to generate a link for, including the leading <url> and trailing </url> | ||
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[[File:SkillPlanLinkExample.PNG|frame|center|A link pasted to the in-game Notepad]] | [[File:SkillPlanLinkExample.PNG|frame|center|A link pasted to the in-game Notepad]] | ||
==Using | ==Using skill plans== | ||
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[[File:CorpPlans.PNG|thumb|400px|An example of the Corporation Skill Plan list.]] | [[File:CorpPlans.PNG|thumb|400px|An example of the Corporation Skill Plan list.]] | ||
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The Corporation Skill Plan interface will present a list of available skill plans, as shown in the first image to the right. Each plan will display its name, a progress bar showing trained skills (white), skills in the pilot's current skill plan (blue), and untrained/unplanned skills (grey). The total time to complete the skill plan, using current pilot attribute mapping and implants, is displayed below the progress bar. | The Corporation Skill Plan interface will present a list of available skill plans, as shown in the first image to the right. Each plan will display its name, a progress bar showing trained skills (white), skills in the pilot's current skill plan (blue), and untrained/unplanned skills (grey). The total time to complete the skill plan, using current pilot attribute mapping and implants, is displayed below the progress bar. | ||
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A Corporation may have up to 100 total plans saved for members to use. The circular, numeric buttons at the lower left corner of the Corporation Skill Plan interface, can be used to change pages of displayed skill plans | A Corporation may have up to 100 total plans saved for members to use. The circular, numeric buttons at the lower left corner of the Corporation Skill Plan interface, can be used to change pages of displayed skill plans when a Corporation has more than 12 saved plans. | ||
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The "Create Plan" button at the lower right corner of the interface is only available for Corporation members with the "Skill Plan Manager" role, which enables adding, maintaining, and deleting Corporation Skill Plans. | The "Create Plan" button at the lower right corner of the interface is only available for Corporation members with the "Skill Plan Manager" role, which enables adding, maintaining, and deleting Corporation Skill Plans. | ||
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Once a Corporate Plan is selected from the list, a pop-up window such as the second image to the right, will appear with the details of that skill plan. The example image has | Once a Corporate Plan is selected from the list, a pop-up window such as the second image to the right, will appear with the details of that skill plan. The example image has several yellow-numbered areas, which are referenced below: | ||
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1) The skill plan Title | 1) The skill plan Title | ||
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*A synopsis of the skill plan, including what it is intended to be used for, and any special considerations (e.g. if the plan is Omega clone only) | *A synopsis of the skill plan, including what it is intended to be used for, and any special considerations (e.g. if the plan is Omega clone only) | ||
*Any prerequisites - other Corporation Skill Plans which should be trained before tackling this plan | *Any prerequisites - other Corporation Skill Plans which should be trained before tackling this plan | ||
*Any other skills to train - some plans will have you choose a specific ship skill to train before/during/after the plan. This is used when | *Any other skills to train - some plans will have you choose a specific ship skill to train before/during/after the plan. This is used when multiple options don't fit in well with the skill plan interface, without creating a separate plan for each option (e.g. a plan may have all of the support skills for a specific category of ship, then ask that you train the Racial ship skill of your choice - Amarr/Caldari/Gallente/Minmatar - to fly your preferred hull) | ||
*A web address for the UniWiki article that addresses the plan | *A web address for the UniWiki article that addresses the plan | ||
*A version number and last edited date | *A version number and last edited date | ||
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4) Milestones and Progress: each in-game skill plan (Corporation or otherwise), can select up to five Milestones associated with the plan. Milestones represent key points of progress within the plan - a plan that trains all five levels of a key skill, for example, may use Level V as a milestone, to show completion of that key skill. | 4) Milestones and Progress: each in-game skill plan (Corporation or otherwise), can select up to five Milestones associated with the plan. Milestones represent key points of progress within the plan - a plan that trains all five levels of a key skill, for example, may use Level V as a milestone, to show completion of that key skill. | ||
Milestones may also be ships, modules, or items otherwise that are unlocked by the plan. Plans are not required to have milestones, but milestones can help communicate the intent of the plan | Milestones may also be ships, modules, or items otherwise that are unlocked by the plan. Plans are not required to have milestones, but milestones can help communicate the intent of the plan and are used in EVE University skill plans where possible. | ||
The arc surrounding the milestones shows skill plan progress in the same way as the progress bar on the Corporation Skill Plans menu - showing trained skills (white), skills in the pilot's current skill plan (blue), and untrained/unplanned skills (grey). The total time to complete the skill plan, using current pilot attribute mapping and implants, is displayed above the milestones. | The arc surrounding the milestones shows skill plan progress in the same way as the progress bar on the Corporation Skill Plans menu - showing trained skills (white), skills in the pilot's current skill plan (blue), and untrained/unplanned skills (grey). The total time to complete the skill plan, using current pilot attribute mapping and implants, is displayed above the milestones. | ||
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*Plan URL - for copying and using to access the plan on out-of-corporation characters | *Plan URL - for copying and using to access the plan on out-of-corporation characters | ||
==Basic | ==Basic skill plans== | ||
The plans in this category were designed with Player versus Player (PvP) combat in mind. Training into these plans increases the ability to participate in EVE University fleets of many different kinds. | The plans in this category were designed with Player versus Player (PvP) combat in mind. Training into these plans increases the ability to participate in EVE University fleets of many different kinds. | ||
Even players | Even players who feel they have no interest in PvP should consider the Short and Pyramid skill plans, as these plans provide a good base of skills for any [[New Eden]] pilot, and will enable access for joining fellow Unistas on events when the mood strikes! | ||
While the plans are PvP focused - pilots interested in other activities may still find a solid base of skills in these plans (for example, characters focused on PvE combat will need a number of these skills!) | While the plans are PvP focused - pilots interested in other activities may still find a solid base of skills in these plans (for example, characters focused on PvE combat will need a number of these skills!) | ||
The Short Skill Plan and Pyramid Skill plan are core EVE University skill plans aimed at providing members with access to content quickly (Short Skill Plan) | The Short Skill Plan and Pyramid Skill plan are core EVE University skill plans aimed at providing members with access to content quickly (Short Skill Plan) and then growing those capabilities into something a bit more refined (Pyramid Skill Plan). All members are encouraged to consider training these plans! | ||
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===Short Skill Plan=== | ===Short Skill Plan=== | ||
The [[Short Skill Plan]] aims at getting new pilots into content fast. There are two component plans - the first (Frigate DD) aimed at getting pilots into basic small ships of all kinds, with access to weapons of all kinds, inside of a few hours of training. The second (Cruiser DD) expands capabilities to medium size ships and weapons - and still accomplishes this task | The [[Short Skill Plan]] aims at getting new pilots into content fast. There are two component plans - the first (Frigate DD) aimed at getting pilots into basic small ships of all kinds, with access to weapons of all kinds, inside of a few hours of training. The second (Cruiser DD) expands capabilities to medium size ships and weapons - and still accomplishes this task within a week (for Omega clones). | ||
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====[[Short Skill Plan#Frigate DD Basic|EUni- Short Skill Plan 1 - Frigate DD Basic]]==== | ====[[Short Skill Plan#Frigate DD Basic|EUni- Short Skill Plan 1 - Frigate DD Basic]]==== | ||