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===When you die, you lose your gear.=== | ===When you die, you lose your gear.=== | ||
This comes as a surprise to many experienced RPG players. You do rez, not at a graveyard, but in your "medical clone", which you have stored at some station (possibly far from where you are). In the meantime, your ship was blown to pieces and the bad guys get to pick through the wreckage and take your stuff. Thus, the E-UNI Prime Directive: DO NOT FLY WHAT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE. | This comes as a surprise to many experienced RPG players. You do rez, not at a graveyard, but in your "[[medical clone]]", which you have stored at some station (possibly far from where you are). In the meantime, your ship was blown to pieces and the bad guys get to pick through the wreckage and take your stuff. Thus, the E-UNI Prime Directive: DO NOT FLY WHAT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE. | ||
Always insure your ship (with Platinum). Never carry stuff that you don't need. Never use an expensive ship when a cheaper ship will do. Avoid the autopilot. Always assume that five guys in a Pirate ganking fleet are waiting for you at the next gate. Paranoia is good, but it is not enough. | Always [[Insuring_your_ship|insure your ship]] (with Platinum, because you will probably lose your first few ships one way or another). Never carry stuff that you don't need. Never use an expensive ship when a cheaper ship will do. Avoid the autopilot. Always assume that five guys in a Pirate ganking fleet are waiting for you at the next gate. Paranoia is good, but it is not enough. | ||
'''THE BOTTOM LINE:''' You will die, then you will know. 'Nuff said. [[#When you die, you lose your gear.|(BACK)]] | '''THE BOTTOM LINE:''' You will die, then you will know. 'Nuff said. [[#When you die, you lose your gear.|(BACK)]] | ||