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== Salvaging == | == Salvaging == | ||
| − | If the wrecks are in large clumps many kilometers apart clear one clump and bookmark the next set of wrecks,then warp away and warp back to the bookmark you just made saving you from having to slowboat to the next set of wrecks. | + | * If the wrecks are in large clumps many kilometers apart clear one clump and bookmark the next set of wrecks,then warp away and warp back to the bookmark you just made saving you from having to slowboat to the next set of wrecks. |
| − | + | :This works really well if the mission had multiple rooms since the warp point you can use is close by. | |
| − | This works really well if the mission had multiple rooms since the warp point you can use is close by. | ||
== Mining == | == Mining == | ||
| − | When you first warp to an asteroid belt you can be upto 70-80kilometers away, bookmark an asteroid then warp out and back to the bookmark to save time getting to mining range. | + | * When you first warp to an asteroid belt you can be upto 70-80kilometers away, bookmark an asteroid then warp out and back to the bookmark to save time getting to mining range. |
== Missioning == | == Missioning == | ||
| − | Buy a hull repairer when you move up from frigates, keep it on your cargo bay and if you hit structure during a mission warp out, dock locally and use it to repair your ship saving you station repair bills. Remember to swap it back out before going back to the mission. | + | *Buy a hull repairer when you move up from frigates, keep it on your cargo bay and if you hit structure during a mission warp out, dock locally and use it to repair your ship saving you station repair bills. Remember to swap it back out before going back to the mission. |
| + | *Drone users: Make sure you have all the NPCs in a given group locking/attacking you before you launch your drones. Refer to [http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=MissionReports EVE-Survival] for info on spawn triggers and the possibility of drones attracting the attention of other NPC groups. | ||
| + | == Overview == | ||
| + | * Hold the CTRL key and left click on an entry in your overview to target it. | ||
Revision as of 18:14, 9 September 2009
The point of this page is to list any misc tips and tricks that you've encountered/discovered that don't merit a more in-depth write up.
Contents
Traveling
- Don't autopilot
Salvaging
- If the wrecks are in large clumps many kilometers apart clear one clump and bookmark the next set of wrecks,then warp away and warp back to the bookmark you just made saving you from having to slowboat to the next set of wrecks.
- This works really well if the mission had multiple rooms since the warp point you can use is close by.
Mining
- When you first warp to an asteroid belt you can be upto 70-80kilometers away, bookmark an asteroid then warp out and back to the bookmark to save time getting to mining range.
Missioning
- Buy a hull repairer when you move up from frigates, keep it on your cargo bay and if you hit structure during a mission warp out, dock locally and use it to repair your ship saving you station repair bills. Remember to swap it back out before going back to the mission.
- Drone users: Make sure you have all the NPCs in a given group locking/attacking you before you launch your drones. Refer to EVE-Survival for info on spawn triggers and the possibility of drones attracting the attention of other NPC groups.
Overview
- Hold the CTRL key and left click on an entry in your overview to target it.
