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Offline Pashur

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I need a hint...or two
« on: December 24, 2008, 09:22:59 AM »
Hi guys,
I have now leveled my Death Knight to 80 and I don't feel like investing a lot of time grinding for gear etc. Every time I log on to WAR I feel uninspired.
So, maybe it is time for a new game :)

You guys got me thinking about EVE and I am now downloading the trial account.
What do I do and what do I not do?
Are there servers, factions etc. like in every MMO and if so which do I choose?
I could use some very basic tip and if possible be where most of you guys hang out.
Merry Christmas to you all :)
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2008, 10:03:35 AM »
EvE has a single server called 'Tranquility'.

There's a bunch of threads in the 'Eve General' section where all the guys who joined a few weeks back asked their questions. Beo, Rubino and I have been in eve a bit longer and gave our two pence answers.

In short however:

1. be very sensible with character creation
2. read a lot first, learning curve steep
3. join channel 'EVE NEWBS' when you log in, and I'll send you 10M ISK and the guys will adopt you to their channel.

Read the 'Eve Character Sticky' and post your character details when you're done.
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2008, 11:05:09 AM »
Oops, I missed the sticky. Thanks for the reply.
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2008, 11:13:44 AM »
Also be aware that this is not a 'quick fix' game. There's alot of long term stuff in the way of skills investments to consider which suits me fine. Its definately worth spending a fair amount of time on the forums etc cos the depth you can take this game to is incredible.

I love it. What more can i say  ;D
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2008, 11:41:32 AM »
Its not a quick fix of a game the love for it is a slow burning one due to the big WTF stick that smacks you in the face when you first play ;) stick with it and you will enjoy it. and anyway thast what eve newbs is for ask us any questions you like no matter how silly you think it may be we all have needed that guidance with eve.
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2008, 06:15:51 PM »
Quote from: Pashur on December 24, 2008, 11:05:09 AM
Oops, I missed the sticky. Thanks for the reply.
* Mangala ducks before Swuul uses that peice of info to prove a point!
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2008, 07:05:29 PM »
Hijacked the comp of my mother in law, so now I can enter the answering fray  ;)

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Are there servers, factions etc. like in every MMO and if so which do I choose?
There are 4 races you can choose from. Most of the HoJ-noobs chose Caldari, and think that is what most ppl recommend as starter race, but for joining us lot, the consequences are minimal, as all the races can intermingle and travel everywhere.
There is something of a order/chaos parallel, as the factions caldari/ammar are at war with galente/minmatar. Joining this war is optional though, and there is no good/evil thingy involved (not one that the other side will agree on anyway  ;)). PvP is big part of the game, but can also be played around for a fair bit, but never be steered around 100%. This is where high-sec(urity), low-sec and 0.0-space(also low-sec) come around the corner.

A lot of startertips on eve were given in this thread (http://handsofjustice.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=389.0), long read, but worth to browse through and read (some of) the guides mentioned there.

Best tip I can give: dont be shy to ask (loads of) questions, here and ingame.
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2008, 06:16:20 AM »
Thanks all. I created a Minmatar female char coming from somewhere and then there where lots of options and maybe I am an engineer :)
Since I have no clue what to opt for I will play around with stuff for a while and when I have a char I plan to keep I may be open to your kind donations.
Merry Christmas you all !
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Re: I need a hint...or two
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2008, 09:40:59 AM »
Quote from: Mangala on December 24, 2008, 06:15:51 PM
Quote from: Pashur on December 24, 2008, 11:05:09 AM
Oops, I missed the sticky. Thanks for the reply.
* Mangala ducks before Swuul uses that peice of info to prove a point!
;)

Welcome Pashur to the endless space. What suits me in EVE is the pace of the game. Yes, it is beneficial (especially for the corp you are in!) to log on often, but your toon keeps on developing even when off-line. Also, the absolute freedom (or at least the illusion of it) in EVE is absolutely great :) But, it is a b*tch to learn even the basic survival skills (for the player), not to mention all the more nifty stuff in the game  :o
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