No matter what game I've played the past years I've always listened to podcasts about the game. Same goes for EVE. There's not as many podcasts out there as when I played Word of Warcraft, but there's still some decent ones.
The ones I've come to subscribe to until now are:
Lost in EVE - Website
Down the Pipe - Website
S8Radio Podside - Website
VandV Podcast - Website
Lost in EVE was really good just before the CSM8 election as they had interviews with the candidates.
There's definitely more out there, but many of them are inactive or very long between episodes.
If there's a good one out there that I've missed please let me know as I'll add them to the Newb Area in a list soon.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Newb Area
I figured I'd try to gather all the good advice, links, videos or other stuff that make things easier for me in EVE.
These things will be put in the new sub page Newb Area that you can access in the top navigation.
Newb Area will always be under construction as I'm sure there's always room for more info for new players or even the veteran players.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Newb vs Learning Curve
Before I started EVE I've read and heard many people talk about the learning curve and community of the game.
Too tough to master, too late to start playing, too much hate between players etc.
- So far I have still to experience just one of these.
In any new game there's always a ton to learn. EVE is no different but it's not at all as hard as people have expressed. Yes, it is hard but no harder than any other MMO in general. What makes EVE stand out as a hard game is the fact that almost every other MMO can be compared in UI, control, skill system and many other features...
... EVE has it's own way of working and that's actually the thing I've found hardest to figure out so far.
The skill system has its ups and downs. The major plus in my book is there's no more grinding to max out a skill as it's purely time based.
On the other hand I can't make it happen any faster no matter what I might do. But then again I can train while logged out having a beer at the local bar watching sports - gotta love that!
Navigation in EVE is also a bit different from other games. By this I mean the way the universe is build. One second you're in a friendly starter system and just one or two jumps later you can be in the deepest s*** you can imagine. So do stay alert when flying through the many systems in New Eden.
But there's a (very!) thin red line that takes you to the systems you can handle via the mission system. Or at least that's my experience so far.
The True Difference
One single mechanic makes it "easy" to grow as a new player in EVE though. Knowing you can actually lose more in a few seconds than you can make in a day. This and this alone makes it obvious to new players (or me at least) that you have to learn from your mistakes or even better - from other players mistakes!
Read blogs, my blog, forums, my blog, articles, my blog, watch videos on youtube and maybe even read my blog... :)
It's not possible to read, watch or know too much about EVE. Before you know it you can be stuck in a situation you thought you'd only read about. Maybe you're getting your Megathron melted by a little Iteron for instance.
Knowing what can happen any given second keep you on your toes in systems at first.
Sooner or later you'll be less of a target because you skill into ships that are more durable compared to your home system - that doesn't mean you're safe though!
As I fly through my high-sec home system I do feel more "in control" as I've grown into my Battle Cruiser and had the chance to level up some of the more important skills to fly it. I still know when to be on my toes but I also know I have a chance to deal with more intense situations than I had in my Destroyer.
Oh yeah, and keep your hands off the autopilot!
EVE Universe: Origins
Just wanted to make sure even my small group of readers saw this one. So sit back and enjoy.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
To POS or not to POS?
So the title says it all -I'm in doubt.
One one hand I want a POS to get an easier access to assembly lines. On the other hand I don't know if I need it yet.
The biggest point for having my own POS at the moment is the time I have to wait for a public line to be free. Here a POS could help me expand my "one man empire" and hopefully make me make more ISK than I do now.
- the price of a POS is not my main concern right now as I could always do a ton of mining to get the ISK needed is I set my mind on it... not that my bank is empty at all.
What makes me go "hmm" is the fact that I maybe should wait till I have a certain amount of SP in industry to get my ISK worth in a POS. Only I don't know what this amount would be.
So is there a given point that makes a more valid time for a POS?
As it is my prodcution is mainly frigates, ammo and other small things like this. But I want to get into more production/research as I like the "crafting" system in EVE.
I don't own a ton of BPOs yet, but I buy some from time to time. At the moment I might have 20-25 I guess.
- strange how I felt stoked when I bought my first BPO (Navitas).
In some way it feels like the next step to get a POS - but it feels like a huge step (more to me than EVE-kind).
The last few days I've read a few blog posts and guides about POS but they all seem to be written in "old player language" making it not so easy to read as a rather new player. So I might be setting up a challenge I can't overcome.
So much EVE, so many options - so much to learn.
One one hand I want a POS to get an easier access to assembly lines. On the other hand I don't know if I need it yet.
The biggest point for having my own POS at the moment is the time I have to wait for a public line to be free. Here a POS could help me expand my "one man empire" and hopefully make me make more ISK than I do now.
- the price of a POS is not my main concern right now as I could always do a ton of mining to get the ISK needed is I set my mind on it... not that my bank is empty at all.
What makes me go "hmm" is the fact that I maybe should wait till I have a certain amount of SP in industry to get my ISK worth in a POS. Only I don't know what this amount would be.
So is there a given point that makes a more valid time for a POS?
As it is my prodcution is mainly frigates, ammo and other small things like this. But I want to get into more production/research as I like the "crafting" system in EVE.
I don't own a ton of BPOs yet, but I buy some from time to time. At the moment I might have 20-25 I guess.
- strange how I felt stoked when I bought my first BPO (Navitas).
In some way it feels like the next step to get a POS - but it feels like a huge step (more to me than EVE-kind).
The last few days I've read a few blog posts and guides about POS but they all seem to be written in "old player language" making it not so easy to read as a rather new player. So I might be setting up a challenge I can't overcome.
So much EVE, so many options - so much to learn.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
EVE vs WoW
If you think I'm about to compare a battle axe to a laser then you should seek help. I'd rather point out a few differences between the way you interact in the two games.
World of Warcraft
In my WoW years I was able to do everything myself (apart from instances and raids).
There was no problems in having any number of toons with the different professions and making a ton of gold. Also it was almost idiot proof to make gold on the AH (Auction House) by flipping items or selling crafts or materials as people didn't want to gather them.
Some might even agree that WoW is a social one player game (or a really huge chat client!) in many aspects. It's more or less only if you play current content (or PvP) you need anyone to group with.
But the PvP in WoW is a bit... meh.
In Azeroth everything is focused on the endgame. Leveling a character is something that just needs to be done before you grind for gear that make you able to "slay the dragon". That is the obvious downside to endgame content. Everything else is simply in the way as the game doesn't really start till you're in current/endgame content.
EVE Online
As a new player in EVE I've noticed that it's not as simple to make your own empire as in WoW. This is mainly due to the way you train skills and the fact that you can only have one character per account training at any given time. There's no way to make a grind to level a profession in a few hours. It takes time and a lot of it!
The main character in EVE is trained with a great deal of focus as you can't just visit a class trainer and redo your talents for a few gold if some boss is being a bitch. So you have to figure out (at some point) what kind of missions you want to do if you want perfection in time spend in missions.
- in other words you shouldn't train directly for a freighter of you want to do missions that need firepower.
New Eden doesn't only bring PvP - it brings WvP (World vs Player). If the right bounty is on your head you have to look over your shoulder every step you take or sleep with your finger on the trigger.
A feature that make players trust other players - but the most trusted player may be the one sealing your fate.
- it's a game within the game.
But there's one thing that makes EVE really special to me. NOTE: This is where I get people to hate me.
It has no endgame. From the second you start playing you're a part of what EVE is: a sandbox game.
You can do everything but that's not to be adviced though as it will get you killed more than once. But in reality there's no "high level I pwn ya all" endgame.
You can live in high, low or null sec if you feel like it. There's nothing stopping you.
I know some of the null sec players will argue this no-endgame-talk but that's up to them. I mean if it's so endgame to fight epic battles in null sec why don't they have the balls to do just that and not fly into high sec to kill miners?
The only true endgame to PvP is fighting another player in the same SP (Skill Point) range. Then it's about player skill that can bring the real epic battles.
Maybe after I've played EVE for another year I might have a different view on some of the things I write about here - but I'll never live and fight in null sec just to take a trip into high sec in order to show off.
Bonus info: since I've turned my updates into a blog I'll skip the update numbers.
World of Warcraft
In my WoW years I was able to do everything myself (apart from instances and raids).
There was no problems in having any number of toons with the different professions and making a ton of gold. Also it was almost idiot proof to make gold on the AH (Auction House) by flipping items or selling crafts or materials as people didn't want to gather them.
Some might even agree that WoW is a social one player game (or a really huge chat client!) in many aspects. It's more or less only if you play current content (or PvP) you need anyone to group with.
But the PvP in WoW is a bit... meh.
In Azeroth everything is focused on the endgame. Leveling a character is something that just needs to be done before you grind for gear that make you able to "slay the dragon". That is the obvious downside to endgame content. Everything else is simply in the way as the game doesn't really start till you're in current/endgame content.
EVE Online
As a new player in EVE I've noticed that it's not as simple to make your own empire as in WoW. This is mainly due to the way you train skills and the fact that you can only have one character per account training at any given time. There's no way to make a grind to level a profession in a few hours. It takes time and a lot of it!
The main character in EVE is trained with a great deal of focus as you can't just visit a class trainer and redo your talents for a few gold if some boss is being a bitch. So you have to figure out (at some point) what kind of missions you want to do if you want perfection in time spend in missions.
- in other words you shouldn't train directly for a freighter of you want to do missions that need firepower.
New Eden doesn't only bring PvP - it brings WvP (World vs Player). If the right bounty is on your head you have to look over your shoulder every step you take or sleep with your finger on the trigger.
A feature that make players trust other players - but the most trusted player may be the one sealing your fate.
- it's a game within the game.
But there's one thing that makes EVE really special to me. NOTE: This is where I get people to hate me.
It has no endgame. From the second you start playing you're a part of what EVE is: a sandbox game.
You can do everything but that's not to be adviced though as it will get you killed more than once. But in reality there's no "high level I pwn ya all" endgame.
You can live in high, low or null sec if you feel like it. There's nothing stopping you.
I know some of the null sec players will argue this no-endgame-talk but that's up to them. I mean if it's so endgame to fight epic battles in null sec why don't they have the balls to do just that and not fly into high sec to kill miners?
The only true endgame to PvP is fighting another player in the same SP (Skill Point) range. Then it's about player skill that can bring the real epic battles.
Maybe after I've played EVE for another year I might have a different view on some of the things I write about here - but I'll never live and fight in null sec just to take a trip into high sec in order to show off.
Bonus info: since I've turned my updates into a blog I'll skip the update numbers.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The game is growing on me (Update-008)
Yet again it's been a while. But I really try to experience EVE and all the little things in it to the fullest.
Today a player from my corp asked what had happened to my updates on G+ but I thought these updates could be too long for G+ so I made the EVE Experience blog where I can do what I want while telling you about my adventures in EVE.
- Hope you enjoy your stay.
Rookie Mistakes
Since my last post (on Google+) I've made I guess every rookie mistake possible to man... and I'm fully aware of many of them.
The first one is maybe the most common one as I change ships way to often. I don't allow my skills to give me the full benefit of the ship before I want a new one. I dive straight into the ships I think look cool and don't have more than just the required skills to fly them... oh well, it's still fun.
- this also mean I do level 2 missions in a Brutix (no such thing as overkill!).
Actually the only ship I can't say I'm changing from right here and now is my Retriever and my Noctis. Reasons are pretty obvious with the Noctis and training for an Exhumer takes some time.
Another mistake is trying to do every single thing in EVE at the same time. I want to explore the game but can't wait till the next logical step comes to me - I go straight for it. Be it missions, systems or production - I want it all.
- this has made me spend ISK at a disturbing rate but the Retriever make up for it.
These two mistakes are pretty close to ending as the skills take longer to train after you get them to a certain level so there's not much more rushing to do. Now I just need to control the urge to fly a new ship into situations that can cost me the ship because I don't have the skills as the people I see in videos on YouTube.
- but time is money and all that.
Jita
I made my first trip to Jita in the weekend. Since I've played other MMO's I know what to expect from a major tradehub but still Jita blew me away!
The talk about Jita in corp and local chat gave me a picture of Jita as a system with 3-400 players online. So I figured it would be like Dalaran in WoW back in the day.
No, this was nok like Dalaran at all - it was like Dalaran on steroids!
When I flew into the Jita system there was 1700 players in local chat. I have no clue if that's standard, many or few but I was amazed to the point where I was simply looking through the local chat to see all the cool player names and gave up following the activity in the chat as it just flew by in seconds.
I felt like I had finally arrived in the core system of EVE. Where everything is possible and people go to follow "the american dream".
Now what?
Well I really have no idea where EVE takes me. I like the corp I'm in, like my small daily routines with production, mining and then running missions or salvaging missions for mission-runners. All this while I look at my skill training and observe every second ticking of the current skill.
There's still some things I look forward to experience in EVE. I want to see a Titan class ship up close and personal. Looking forward to discovering the whole Wormhole deal to figure out what the fuzz is all about. Getting new bigger and better ships and just pushing things to the limit in my own pace.
Today a player from my corp asked what had happened to my updates on G+ but I thought these updates could be too long for G+ so I made the EVE Experience blog where I can do what I want while telling you about my adventures in EVE.
- Hope you enjoy your stay.
Rookie Mistakes
Since my last post (on Google+) I've made I guess every rookie mistake possible to man... and I'm fully aware of many of them.
The first one is maybe the most common one as I change ships way to often. I don't allow my skills to give me the full benefit of the ship before I want a new one. I dive straight into the ships I think look cool and don't have more than just the required skills to fly them... oh well, it's still fun.
- this also mean I do level 2 missions in a Brutix (no such thing as overkill!).
Actually the only ship I can't say I'm changing from right here and now is my Retriever and my Noctis. Reasons are pretty obvious with the Noctis and training for an Exhumer takes some time.
Another mistake is trying to do every single thing in EVE at the same time. I want to explore the game but can't wait till the next logical step comes to me - I go straight for it. Be it missions, systems or production - I want it all.
- this has made me spend ISK at a disturbing rate but the Retriever make up for it.
These two mistakes are pretty close to ending as the skills take longer to train after you get them to a certain level so there's not much more rushing to do. Now I just need to control the urge to fly a new ship into situations that can cost me the ship because I don't have the skills as the people I see in videos on YouTube.
- but time is money and all that.
Jita
I made my first trip to Jita in the weekend. Since I've played other MMO's I know what to expect from a major tradehub but still Jita blew me away!
The talk about Jita in corp and local chat gave me a picture of Jita as a system with 3-400 players online. So I figured it would be like Dalaran in WoW back in the day.
No, this was nok like Dalaran at all - it was like Dalaran on steroids!
When I flew into the Jita system there was 1700 players in local chat. I have no clue if that's standard, many or few but I was amazed to the point where I was simply looking through the local chat to see all the cool player names and gave up following the activity in the chat as it just flew by in seconds.
I felt like I had finally arrived in the core system of EVE. Where everything is possible and people go to follow "the american dream".
Now what?
Well I really have no idea where EVE takes me. I like the corp I'm in, like my small daily routines with production, mining and then running missions or salvaging missions for mission-runners. All this while I look at my skill training and observe every second ticking of the current skill.
There's still some things I look forward to experience in EVE. I want to see a Titan class ship up close and personal. Looking forward to discovering the whole Wormhole deal to figure out what the fuzz is all about. Getting new bigger and better ships and just pushing things to the limit in my own pace.
Update-007
Update-007
Been a while since my last update about my time in EVE.
- but I still love that game to the max!
Since last update I've experienced a war dec as the biggest thing. Other than that I finally feel more in sync with the skill system in EVE. At first I was affraid to train the wrong skills - but now I know there's really no such thing. Ok, it's possible to make it take longer to get where you want to get in training but not making a wrong turn as such.
Maybe it's just me (and I'm rather sure it could be) but I find the mission system in EVE to be the worst thing in the game. It's just as boring as quests/missions in every other MMO I've played. It just really sucks.
What to do about it I don't know - but a huge fix would be great.
- and fix the whole drone system while you're at it :)
One of the things that I love on the other hand is the billion ways to build your "empire" and to earn ISK in EVE. If you are a little creative and can find the smallest thing to do that people need - then you'll be rich.
Haven't found out what my source of wealth should be yet but I'm getting there :)
Been a while since my last update about my time in EVE.
- but I still love that game to the max!
Since last update I've experienced a war dec as the biggest thing. Other than that I finally feel more in sync with the skill system in EVE. At first I was affraid to train the wrong skills - but now I know there's really no such thing. Ok, it's possible to make it take longer to get where you want to get in training but not making a wrong turn as such.
Maybe it's just me (and I'm rather sure it could be) but I find the mission system in EVE to be the worst thing in the game. It's just as boring as quests/missions in every other MMO I've played. It just really sucks.
What to do about it I don't know - but a huge fix would be great.
- and fix the whole drone system while you're at it :)
One of the things that I love on the other hand is the billion ways to build your "empire" and to earn ISK in EVE. If you are a little creative and can find the smallest thing to do that people need - then you'll be rich.
Haven't found out what my source of wealth should be yet but I'm getting there :)
THANK YOU!!! (Update-006)
Update-006
THANK YOU!!!
Two simple words but it's the closest I get...
When I told the community about my situation yesterday something happened.
One single comment by a person started what was to become the single biggest experience I've ever had in my time of gaming.
A few good men blew my mind with their will to help me. Within little more than an hour I recieved their donations and went from "a few hours left on trial" to buying Plex on the market.
I don't believe in listing their names but with just a little common sence and the abillity to read it's possible to do the math.
The important thing to me is the fact that I make sure the people who helped me out know their worth in world. Having said that I'll end this update like I started it - with a greeting to those few men.
THANK YOU!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Two simple words but it's the closest I get...
When I told the community about my situation yesterday something happened.
One single comment by a person started what was to become the single biggest experience I've ever had in my time of gaming.
A few good men blew my mind with their will to help me. Within little more than an hour I recieved their donations and went from "a few hours left on trial" to buying Plex on the market.
I don't believe in listing their names but with just a little common sence and the abillity to read it's possible to do the math.
The important thing to me is the fact that I make sure the people who helped me out know their worth in world. Having said that I'll end this update like I started it - with a greeting to those few men.
THANK YOU!!!
Update-005
Update-005
So as I wrote in my last update my trial is about to end. Actually it ends today. Right now I'm just worried if my new creditcard will arrive on time so I can get a full account today or might have to wait a day or two.
Since I've found it fun to deal with mining and further on will look into exploration I really look forward to a better ship than the Venture. But since I can't train for a Mining Barage on a trial account the next hour or two (till the mailman arrives) are a bit crucial to my gaming the next few days.
If I found out earlier on that I wanted to aim for mining on a more serious level then maybe I could have made the ISK for buying Plex on the market but I think a new player have to be more than just set on a goal to achieve this.
- it's not really hard to earn the ingame ISK to do it if you're 100% set on it.
But with a trial of 14 days you want to try out as much different as possible.
So the ingame amount of ISK I've made is not enough for Plex, but in another month or two that will no longer be a problem.
As of now I make 20-30mill ISK pr day only mining with my Venture.
How much that will turn out to rise with a better ship I'm not sure yet as skills and equipment also have to be taken care of. But I'm aiming for at least 50mill ISK pr day with a new ship.
But I guess time will tell when the mailman arrives (today, tomorrow or whenever).
So as I wrote in my last update my trial is about to end. Actually it ends today. Right now I'm just worried if my new creditcard will arrive on time so I can get a full account today or might have to wait a day or two.
Since I've found it fun to deal with mining and further on will look into exploration I really look forward to a better ship than the Venture. But since I can't train for a Mining Barage on a trial account the next hour or two (till the mailman arrives) are a bit crucial to my gaming the next few days.
If I found out earlier on that I wanted to aim for mining on a more serious level then maybe I could have made the ISK for buying Plex on the market but I think a new player have to be more than just set on a goal to achieve this.
- it's not really hard to earn the ingame ISK to do it if you're 100% set on it.
But with a trial of 14 days you want to try out as much different as possible.
So the ingame amount of ISK I've made is not enough for Plex, but in another month or two that will no longer be a problem.
As of now I make 20-30mill ISK pr day only mining with my Venture.
How much that will turn out to rise with a better ship I'm not sure yet as skills and equipment also have to be taken care of. But I'm aiming for at least 50mill ISK pr day with a new ship.
But I guess time will tell when the mailman arrives (today, tomorrow or whenever).
Update-004
Update-004
Yet a week has passed for me in EVE. Maybe the most "wow" week I ever had in an MMO.
Every day I grow in knowledge of the game. I learn new things, meet new people and go from "I know it all" to "damn I'm a newb" every single day.
- it's a great feeling all in all.
The trial is ending tomorrow and I can say that I got the most of it. Next step is getting Plex and training the last few (no trial) skills to fly a new ship and take on the next step in EVE. In some way I feel the trial is too limited but on the other hand I guess it's about not taking on more than you can get to "master" in a certain amount of time.
Tutorials and guides have been a daily thing for me during the past few weeks. It's not always easy to find the right guides but you always learn something so it's never a waste.
When I get the new ship I feel I'm ready to take on the duties for the Corp. So far I've been a social freeloader just flying around minding my own business. Now it's time to enter the working ranks and earn my place.
The amount of politics and communication in EVE really stand out. And I never thought there was so much to learn in this area... boy was I wrong!
Yet a week has passed for me in EVE. Maybe the most "wow" week I ever had in an MMO.
Every day I grow in knowledge of the game. I learn new things, meet new people and go from "I know it all" to "damn I'm a newb" every single day.
- it's a great feeling all in all.
The trial is ending tomorrow and I can say that I got the most of it. Next step is getting Plex and training the last few (no trial) skills to fly a new ship and take on the next step in EVE. In some way I feel the trial is too limited but on the other hand I guess it's about not taking on more than you can get to "master" in a certain amount of time.
Tutorials and guides have been a daily thing for me during the past few weeks. It's not always easy to find the right guides but you always learn something so it's never a waste.
When I get the new ship I feel I'm ready to take on the duties for the Corp. So far I've been a social freeloader just flying around minding my own business. Now it's time to enter the working ranks and earn my place.
The amount of politics and communication in EVE really stand out. And I never thought there was so much to learn in this area... boy was I wrong!
Update-003
Update-003
So, my first week in EVE has past. What a ride it's been.
I've been lucky enough to meet some of the people from this community while ingame.
Also that made me apply to Aideron Technologies where I fly with some good guys who can teach me a lot.
- or at least tell me what all the EVE terms mean :)
The past 24 hours have been a revelation to me. One thing is researching elements in EVE but there's so much "old crap" out there so it's really a matter of where you find the info and how new it is.
- the reason for this discovery was an outdated post that stated that mining drones was the best for a mining Venture... don't know if it's ever been that way, but I like my Hobgoblins way of dealing with belt rats.
Now I just have to wait for skills to be learned for the new ship. So in about 5 days I'll be in a more serious ship than the Venture.
I've come to the point of play where I can spot a few needs in EVE. Like shortcuts that would make more than normal sense to have but are simply not there (ie release drones from bay).
So, my first week in EVE has past. What a ride it's been.
I've been lucky enough to meet some of the people from this community while ingame.
Also that made me apply to Aideron Technologies where I fly with some good guys who can teach me a lot.
- or at least tell me what all the EVE terms mean :)
The past 24 hours have been a revelation to me. One thing is researching elements in EVE but there's so much "old crap" out there so it's really a matter of where you find the info and how new it is.
- the reason for this discovery was an outdated post that stated that mining drones was the best for a mining Venture... don't know if it's ever been that way, but I like my Hobgoblins way of dealing with belt rats.
Now I just have to wait for skills to be learned for the new ship. So in about 5 days I'll be in a more serious ship than the Venture.
I've come to the point of play where I can spot a few needs in EVE. Like shortcuts that would make more than normal sense to have but are simply not there (ie release drones from bay).
Update-002
Update-002
A few more days have past in EVE. I learn many things every single day. In some way I learn too much to remember it all so I take notes.
There's just a lot of info when starting a game like EVE.
A few of the readers of my other posts have added me ingame and helped me out. As a result I'm getting a quick source of help and advice.
Also a Corp invite has been given to me as a result of my posts here - so I'm moving up the system and meeting great people.
- now I just need to do my best and become a full time part of that Corp.
While playing yesterday I got to understand the skill system a lot better. This was due to a software presented to me called EVEMon. How fast can a person fall in love with a simple piece of software... VERY FAST!
I still love the mining part. Making ISK serves me well as I can buy the upgrades needed for my ship with not a single worry for the price (so far).
But upgrades can be a bit tricky to me... this came to show when I bought a new laser and had to read up on ammunition types.
In WoW there was two typed of ammunition (before they removed it) so just a few clicks and you were ready to pew-pew bang-bang. In EVE there's a bit more to it.
The UI in EVE is no longer as evil as when I started playing just a few days ago. I navigate it easily but still find new things or easier ways to do certain actions. And really, why can't all games have an ingame browser?!
Tomorrow is set to be a full day of EVE for me. Helping a friend move today so that'll be hard work and beers - so there couldn't be any better place to spend sunday than New Eden. :)
A few more days have past in EVE. I learn many things every single day. In some way I learn too much to remember it all so I take notes.
There's just a lot of info when starting a game like EVE.
A few of the readers of my other posts have added me ingame and helped me out. As a result I'm getting a quick source of help and advice.
Also a Corp invite has been given to me as a result of my posts here - so I'm moving up the system and meeting great people.
- now I just need to do my best and become a full time part of that Corp.
While playing yesterday I got to understand the skill system a lot better. This was due to a software presented to me called EVEMon. How fast can a person fall in love with a simple piece of software... VERY FAST!
I still love the mining part. Making ISK serves me well as I can buy the upgrades needed for my ship with not a single worry for the price (so far).
But upgrades can be a bit tricky to me... this came to show when I bought a new laser and had to read up on ammunition types.
In WoW there was two typed of ammunition (before they removed it) so just a few clicks and you were ready to pew-pew bang-bang. In EVE there's a bit more to it.
The UI in EVE is no longer as evil as when I started playing just a few days ago. I navigate it easily but still find new things or easier ways to do certain actions. And really, why can't all games have an ingame browser?!
Tomorrow is set to be a full day of EVE for me. Helping a friend move today so that'll be hard work and beers - so there couldn't be any better place to spend sunday than New Eden. :)
The arrival to New Eden (Update-001)
Update-001
I think I'll share my "arrival" to New Eden with the community. This means I'll post a little update where the world of EVE is seen from the perspective of a brand new player. Some things might be stupid, some irrelevant and others could (potentially) be worth thinking about. :)
You are more than welcome to comment or slip me some advice. Ingame donations (if anyone would go that way) can be sent to my char.
Taltik Nimero
NE-Day001:As some of you found out yesterday I'm now ingame in EVE. I was a bit confused about the way to navigate in New Eden at first. The whole stargate system was killing me. Then again I guess that's just a matter of forgetting what I've learned in other mmo's.
After an hour or so it began feeling rather natural to navigate in New Eden and I came to my first career missions (industry was my choice). From the first mission I felt like I was a part of the way EVE works - I took part in shaping the univers around me. The experience was greater than expected to say the least.
A few missions in I got a new toy - a new ship and it really felt like an award to me. Like taking the first step up the ladder of EVE. I started mining between missions or when I needed food IRL. This way I made my first 5-6mill ISK within the first day.
Before I went to bed last night (remember I'm based in Denmark - Europe) I put up a skill que so I was able to get mining drones today. So I've just logged out for now as the daily update is kicking in. Before leaving New Eden I bought my mining drones and put up a new skill que.
Now I need to figure out what ship to go for next (after the Venture). I'm rather sure I want to focus on mining and transporting as my primary functions outside of missions. Later on when I have many hours ingame and feel even more at home I'll look towards the more PvP based play.
You are more than welcome to comment or slip me some advice. Ingame donations (if anyone would go that way) can be sent to my char.
Taltik Nimero
NE-Day001:As some of you found out yesterday I'm now ingame in EVE. I was a bit confused about the way to navigate in New Eden at first. The whole stargate system was killing me. Then again I guess that's just a matter of forgetting what I've learned in other mmo's.
After an hour or so it began feeling rather natural to navigate in New Eden and I came to my first career missions (industry was my choice). From the first mission I felt like I was a part of the way EVE works - I took part in shaping the univers around me. The experience was greater than expected to say the least.
A few missions in I got a new toy - a new ship and it really felt like an award to me. Like taking the first step up the ladder of EVE. I started mining between missions or when I needed food IRL. This way I made my first 5-6mill ISK within the first day.
Before I went to bed last night (remember I'm based in Denmark - Europe) I put up a skill que so I was able to get mining drones today. So I've just logged out for now as the daily update is kicking in. Before leaving New Eden I bought my mining drones and put up a new skill que.
Now I need to figure out what ship to go for next (after the Venture). I'm rather sure I want to focus on mining and transporting as my primary functions outside of missions. Later on when I have many hours ingame and feel even more at home I'll look towards the more PvP based play.
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