EVE New Citizens Q&A

I can promise, Tau is here to help.

But EVE isn't just a game for anybody. Like anything else in the world, each person likes other things best.
If you find out that EVE isn't one of those things that you like, it doesn't automatically means it's **** or broken. It means that you and EVE aren't a match, means you have to look elsewhere for the game you like.

I personally don't mind helping players with some questions. But the OP's attitude and view of the game are totally wrong and I'm not wasting my time on such players.

Rather help another player who does like EVE and wants to learn instead of being "this isn't how I want it, they should change it".

EVE is only what you make it. CCP give you the tools so go make some bros have fun.

Why I no max lvl in 2 weeks! I r uber on wow.....I should be in a titan! This game suxxors. I quit.

That's basically close to what I see from new players these days. It's ridiculous.

My main concern is if you want to PVP, why are you training skills for mining? As someone earlier stated, you can tackle for a fleet in a frigate. You can also roam in decently configured T1 frigate/destroyer within 14 days and compete.

Focus on training your core skills, navigation skills, weapon skills for the ship that you wish to PVP in and go have fun.

You’re in a corporation which donated isk and/or items to you but they failed to invite you to corp or alliance events? Does your corporation PVP, if so, find out what they need in their fleet and strive to fill that need through training the appropriate skills… or find a new corporation.

A big red flag to me is if you already unsubscribed, then EVE probably isn’t for you.

This. But you need to hold a Reddit account for three months before you can join!

EvE is a patience game while you learn the skills and I agree with the OP that it does take a long time (sometimes too long) to advance in this game. I also think people forget that it can be disheartening to a new player to train for a couple of weeks (a long time in gaming terms) and then watch as their (to them) expensive shiny new frigate is worked over in 5 short seconds by a Dram or the ubiquitous arty Thrasher in a minor FW plex. You want to fight and blow things up but 9 times out of 10 it is you being blown up. Then when you lose your 10th ship you are faced with a dilemma - how do I pay for my 11th. And I'm afraid that mining is one of the major options. But even that takes skills you have to train for days for and what happens if you don't want to mine because, let's face it, it is pretty boring to a person who wants to fight in spaceships?

I can see why people quit this game. I don't think saying we should weed out players who can't hack it is productive. The new player experience should be reviewed by CCP in my opinion. It is supposed to be fun - not some sort of initiation ordeal. If new players are signing up for PvP (because they want to fight other players not bots in a mission plex) then you can't blame them if they don't enjoy the experience EvE often gives them.

The advice I would give to the OP is the one outlined above. That the right corp can help you enjoy your experience while you learn. Even if you can't always be the best you can still contribute and enjoy the experience.