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So I decided to start a corp...
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Aptenodytes
Reckless Abandon
#21 - 2012-11-09 11:48:17 UTC
When starting a corp and trying to get new members, the most important question is, why would someone join your corp? Your mate, sure, he is in. People you happen to bump into in space and get chatting to, sure. But people you don't know, why would they join your corp when there are thousands of others filled with hundreds of active members who can fly with them, help them out, replace their ships, etc? If you were a newbie would you join one of these established corps, or your 2-man newbie corp?

I am not saying don't do it, of course all these other corps started out somewhere. And if you're happy to stay small, then no problem. But if you're looking to grow then it will be an uphill struggle, you are competing for members against the big boys, and they can offer a lot more than you.
Evoroth Wright
Shang Wright Corporation
#22 - 2012-11-14 21:39:33 UTC
Thanks for the advice all.

After thinking long and hard about it, we're going to continue with our own corporation for the moment as we'd much rather learn by doing it ourselves and asking questions of the community (such as this thread) as we go as opposed to join someone else's pre-existing corporation at this time.

Shang Wright Corp. Now Recruiting
Fractal Muse
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#23 - 2012-11-14 22:15:19 UTC
I'm a believer that you should do it yourself.

That's what you are looking to get out of the game so pursue it.

EVE Online is a very interesting experience in that you can play it at many different levels. Since you have experience running guilds and clans, running a corp in EVE will be a really interesting challenge.

EVE Online provides a very robust structure for player corporations. There is a lot you can do and a lot you can manage.

As always, a clear vision and a doctrine of what you want to do will assist your corp in growing.

I would suggest that you create an alt and join another corp at some point just to see what goes on.

Finally, pick whatever activity you think is going to interest you the most and focus the corp around that. Use allies to supplement what your corp lacks - so if you go mining make friends with mercenaries or some other pvp oriented corp. You -will- get war dec'd so start off with contingency plans in place.

Good luck with your corp I'm happy you are taking the reins in your own hands and running with it.
Tao Dolcino
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#24 - 2012-11-15 07:16:17 UTC
I don't agree with the majority, though i must admit that i'm no miner/industrialist myself, but that's not the point :
Joining a bad corp can be dangerous too : you can become an exploited farmer and never learn much.
EVE is a game, and everyone will have a different way to enjoy it. Some want to be as effective as possible as soon as possible and indeed will seek a place where to learn from more experienced players, even at the cost of their freedom.
Some others with a more adventuring/independant mind will enjoy much more to clear their own way at the cost of a lot of misadventures and lack of effectivity at start.
It's a real choice. Listen to other players' advices but don't let them choose for you.
And finally, even if you make your own corporation, you're not isolated : There is plenty of knowledge you can read from the various wikis, and you can always ask for help on the forums Smile
Also, the most important in my opinion : a corp is not a prison, and nothing prevents you to meet people in game who are not from your corp and play with them. You can for example meet some people mining one day and ask if you can share the place/bonuses, and make friends.
But then, careful, you'll get into the same choice : do i stay an independant corpo or do i join an alliance, at the risk to lose my freedom ?
Maybe the strongest/longest friendships are not built on game hierarchies.
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