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''Welcome to | ''Welcome to EVE Online!'' This guide is intended to help you get started with your first few days in New Eden. | ||
A more in-depth introduction to | A more in-depth introduction to EVE Online can be found in Seamus Donohue's instructional Youtube videos series: [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB9A647F3121DFC21 How to Survive EVE Online]. | ||
= Character Creation = | = Character Creation = | ||
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All races have ships that can fill different roles with differing levels of effectiveness. But in the end, without going into overly elaborate discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of racial ships in various hull sizes, the thing that matters the most is picking a race whose ships you think look cool. You can worry about the details later, and cross-train if there are any particular roles or ships you want to fly. | All races have ships that can fill different roles with differing levels of effectiveness. But in the end, without going into overly elaborate discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of racial ships in various hull sizes, the thing that matters the most is picking a race whose ships you think look cool. You can worry about the details later, and cross-train if there are any particular roles or ships you want to fly. | ||
See the [http://www.eveonline.com/universe/spaceships | See the [http://www.eveonline.com/universe/spaceships EVE Online Ships] database for visual references. | ||
See the [[Character Creator]] guide on the UniWiki for details on creating a character and portrait. | See the [[Character Creator]] guide on the UniWiki for details on creating a character and portrait. | ||
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== Name and Portrait == | == Name and Portrait == | ||
Try to pick a decent name for yourself. Your name is part of your identity, and it will influence how your corpmates think of you. In | Try to pick a decent name for yourself. Your name is part of your identity, and it will influence how your corpmates think of you. In EVE Online, most corporations make use of voice communication during fleet operations, and will make their voice server available for casual chatter also. You will sometimes need to identify yourself with your name while issuing orders or making reports on voice comms. Your name will be used by fleetmates to give you intel or orders. Having a name that is simple and easily pronounceable will make things easier for everyone. Pick your name carefully, especially your first name, as that will often be used as your callsign during fleet ops. You cannot change your name after character creation. | ||
If you pick a stupid name for yourself, you should prepare for some people to not take you seriously. | If you pick a stupid name for yourself, you should prepare for some people to not take you seriously. | ||
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Once the Career Agents are completed, the character will have acquired around 26 skillbooks (some of them duplicates), about 10 ships and close to 4,000,000 ISK. A new player who takes the time to do all the tutorials and career agents will learn and experience the basics of much EVE has to offer, aside from PvP, as well as build up a bit of wealth. | Once the Career Agents are completed, the character will have acquired around 26 skillbooks (some of them duplicates), about 10 ships and close to 4,000,000 ISK. A new player who takes the time to do all the tutorials and career agents will learn and experience the basics of much EVE has to offer, aside from PvP, as well as build up a bit of wealth. | ||
For further details, read: [[Tutorial and Career Agents in | For further details, read: [[Tutorial and Career Agents in EVE ]] | ||
Make sure you complete all 5 career agents before moving on to the epic arc or other activities. | Make sure you complete all 5 career agents before moving on to the epic arc or other activities. | ||
== The Sisters of | == The Sisters of EVE Epic Arc: Blood-Stained Stars == | ||
After you have completed the Tutorial and Career missions, you will have an opportunity to continue your missioning career. | After you have completed the Tutorial and Career missions, you will have an opportunity to continue your missioning career. | ||
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Some of these missions are difficult for rookie pilots. Many new players will lose ships while learning effective tactics to defeat NPC opponents. We recommend you fly cheaply fitted ships and insure with platinum insurance. The final bosses in the Epic Arc, Kristan Parthus and Dagan, can be very challenging for rookie pilots. Many pilots will get help by asking in local, although you risk having your mission objective stolen and ransomed by fleeting with strangers. | Some of these missions are difficult for rookie pilots. Many new players will lose ships while learning effective tactics to defeat NPC opponents. We recommend you fly cheaply fitted ships and insure with platinum insurance. The final bosses in the Epic Arc, Kristan Parthus and Dagan, can be very challenging for rookie pilots. Many pilots will get help by asking in local, although you risk having your mission objective stolen and ransomed by fleeting with strangers. | ||
Information and tips on how to run some of the missions can be found in our wiki: [[The Blood-Stained Stars]], and also on | Information and tips on how to run some of the missions can be found in our wiki: [[The Blood-Stained Stars]], and also on EVE Survival: [http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=BloodStainedStars1multi Blood-Stained Stars] | ||
== Further Missioning == | == Further Missioning == | ||
The UniWiki has a basic [[Missions]] article. The Evelopedia has a [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Missions_guide Missions Guide] which can help you decide which corp and department you want to run missions for. Pilots who wish to mission close to the | The UniWiki has a basic [[Missions]] article. The Evelopedia has a [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Missions_guide Missions Guide] which can help you decide which corp and department you want to run missions for. Pilots who wish to mission close to the EVE University HQ in Aldrat often run missions for the Minmatar Mining Corporation in nearby systems. Other corps to mission for in nearby systems are listed in the [[Mission Guide to Aldrat]]. | ||
We recommend declining kill missions against the four main empire factions (Amarr, Caldari, Gallente, and Minmatar) to avoid losing access to empire space. Having -5 or below standings with an empire faction can cause problems during war fleets, lowsec patrols, wormhole ops, and many other circumstances. This can also cause problems if you later join a corp that has their HQ in a faction's empire space that is denied to you, or if you join a nullsec alliance whose nearest empire space is denied to you. When you have -2 or below standing with a faction, only the Level 1 agents will be available to grind standings, which could be a lengthy process. You will know if a mission is a faction kill mission because it will have the faction's logo next to the objective. | We recommend declining kill missions against the four main empire factions (Amarr, Caldari, Gallente, and Minmatar) to avoid losing access to empire space. Having -5 or below standings with an empire faction can cause problems during war fleets, lowsec patrols, wormhole ops, and many other circumstances. This can also cause problems if you later join a corp that has their HQ in a faction's empire space that is denied to you, or if you join a nullsec alliance whose nearest empire space is denied to you. When you have -2 or below standing with a faction, only the Level 1 agents will be available to grind standings, which could be a lengthy process. You will know if a mission is a faction kill mission because it will have the faction's logo next to the objective. | ||
You can check mission information before accepting or declining on [http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=MissionReports | You can check mission information before accepting or declining on [http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=MissionReports EVE Survival]. If you want to find agents close to a particular system, you can use the [http://util.eveuniversity.org/Missions/AgentRangefinder/ Agent Rangefinder] web application. There is a database of agents available on the [http://eve-agents.com/ EVE Agents] website. Some of the entries are outdated and you should always check in-game to confirm the existence and location of the agent. You can also use the map to see systems where you have agents available to you. Open the map (F10), go to the Star Map tab, go to the Stars sub-tab, go to the My Information section and select My Available Agents. Flattening the map can make it easier to navigate. Hovering your cursor over these star systems will list the available agents along with their respective corporation, level, quality, and division. | ||
== Career Choices == | == Career Choices == | ||
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== | == EVE University Forum == | ||
As a new player, don't be afraid to ask for fitting advice in the [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=124 | As a new player, don't be afraid to ask for fitting advice in the [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=124 EVE University PvP and PvE ship setup forums]. This should be the first place for new players to look for fits and ask for advice. These forums are restricted to EVE University members and alumni. | ||
== Other Web Sites == | == Other Web Sites == | ||
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You can find corporation recruitment adverts through the NeoCom Corp interface, under the Recruitment tab. | You can find corporation recruitment adverts through the NeoCom Corp interface, under the Recruitment tab. | ||
The Official | The Official EVE Online [http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=channel&channelID=109585 Alliance and Corporation Recruitment Center]. | ||
EVE University's [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=66&sid=e3632625cc61813d09f1260e3b947742 Work Fair] forum. | |||
If you are looking for a corp to learn the basics of the game, | If you are looking for a corp to learn the basics of the game, EVE University might be the place for you. Feel free to join us in our public channel "E-UNI". The channel is there to answer any questions rookie pilots may have, and to recruit players into the corp. | ||
Read the [[Applying to | Read the [[Applying to EVE University]] article for more information. | ||
== Buddy Invites == | == Buddy Invites == | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB9A647F3121DFC21 How to Survive EVE Online] A series of instructional Youtube videos by Seamus Donohue. | *[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB9A647F3121DFC21 How to Survive EVE Online] A series of instructional Youtube videos by Seamus Donohue. | ||
*[[:Category:Getting Started]] collection of guides on this Wiki. | *[[:Category:Getting Started]] collection of guides on this Wiki. | ||
*[[ | *[[EVE University Class Library]] contains recorded classes that cover a wide variety of subjects. | ||
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Crash_Course Crash Course] for rookie pilots on the Evelopedia. | *[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Crash_Course Crash Course] for rookie pilots on the Evelopedia. | ||
*[http://www.isktheguide.com/ Industrial-Sized Knowledgebase] A guide that covers almost all aspects of | *[http://www.isktheguide.com/ Industrial-Sized Knowledgebase] A guide that covers almost all aspects of EVE . | ||
*[http://myeveguide.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/eve-wtd.jpg Career Chart] A chart that serves as a short summary of what you can do in EVE. | *[http://myeveguide.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/eve-wtd.jpg Career Chart] A chart that serves as a short summary of what you can do in EVE. | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
[[Category:Getting_Started]] | [[Category:Getting_Started]] | ||