These forums have been archived and are now read-only.

The new forums are live and can be found at https://forums.eveonline.com/

EVE New Citizens Q&A

 
  • Topic is locked indefinitely.
 

Is this it?
Author
Previous Topic Next Topic
Chris Andrard
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#1 - 2013-06-06 07:21:29 UTC
I started playing eve 2 days ago and at first i was enjoying it but after a while it seemed to get a bit repetitive by doing fetch missions (going to one station pick up an item and return it to the agent.) and nothing else is available. I'm just curious on whether or not the game-play/missions will better or just stay like this.
erg cz
Federal Jegerouns
#2 - 2013-06-06 08:07:35 UTC
You have 6 different agents - some of them will send you to combat missions some - to deliver / product missions.

EVE is a world with activity for everyone. If you like shooting - skip other agents but military and advanced military.

Absolutely free head start for newcomers!. Just click the link and get extra 250 000 SP!
Elena Thiesant
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2013-06-06 08:21:08 UTC
What to do in EVE
http://swiftandbitter.com/eve/wtd/

Missions are a very small part of the game (and a very repetitive part)
Sakura Nihil
Faded Light
#4 - 2013-06-06 09:32:51 UTC
Elena Thiesant wrote:
What to do in EVE
http://swiftandbitter.com/eve/wtd/

Missions are a very small part of the game (and a very repetitive part)

This is a quality link, especially for new players.

Glory

Faded Light is recruiting
Tyrendian Biohazard
The Bastards
Sedition.
#5 - 2013-06-06 10:58:55 UTC
Alternately, when you complete the tutorial agent missions, you can use the agent finder to find the type of missions that you like to do (security if you like blowing stuff up) and do those to at least start your career. The previous link posted is a good map of some of the things you can do ingame. EVE doesn't hold your hand to guide you through anything, that includes what to do in the game as a whole.

1) Ask yourself "what do I want to do?"
2) Research the answer to #1
3) Go and do it.

Possibly 4) Die in the process, learn from mistakes, get better

Twitch streamer and EVE NT tournament broadcaster.
Ovv Topik
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2013-06-06 11:12:59 UTC
What do you usually end up doing in other mmo's/games buddy?

EvE comes at a lot of things from a different angle, so let us know what you like doing and we can give you directions on how to get there.

"Nicknack, I'm in a shoe in space, on my computer, in my house, with a cup of coffee, in't that something." - Fly Safe PopPaddi. o7

Kyra Quinn
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2013-06-06 11:32:11 UTC
This may sound a bit harsh but it's not meant that way: If you choose to do boring and repetitive things don't be surprised if you end up being bored. There's lots of things to do, many different directions to sample and be occupied with so pick something that actually sounds exciting and not something that sounds easy or boring.

Having said that, I've been having a similar thought lately but in my case it's not because I'm passive but more because I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. It's explained in my blog linked in my signature (yes, this is a shameless plug).
Minmatar Citizen160812
The LGBT Last Supper
#8 - 2013-06-06 11:34:40 UTC
It gets better once you have the epic gear and can get into a raiding guild.
Kezn Tzestu
Jonas Virpio Corporation
#9 - 2013-06-06 11:59:13 UTC
I think that is a common problem for players not used to online sandbox games (not that there is very many of this kind) I had the same problem after about a week into this game, PvP saved me from quitting, FW in this case.

Now i have somehow ended up with 3 accounts 1pvp, 1PvE and 1 station trader+utillity Shocked i rarely PvE if i dont have to, simply to give my pvp account isk but the station trader can almost plex both accounts without too much effort now, so the missiongrind is at minimum.
Corey Fumimasa
CFM Salvage
#10 - 2013-06-06 12:46:56 UTC  |  Edited by: Corey Fumimasa
One of the nice things about the repetitive activities is that they leave you with plenty of time to read about Eve or to chat with people or to work on spreadsheets for production. Much of the wonder of Eve comes from assimilating this knowledge, much like reading a book.

When that gets boring PvP is indeed an answer. Get in a corp that is happy to have noob logi or hero tackle; upload Team Speak or Mumble and start roaming. That is a great deal more exciting than the PvE.

Also you might want to look into the NPC created trade goods. Hauling those around is quite a bit more engaging because you need a calculator and good map to optimize your returns. Its more like a good game of solitaire. Scanning radar and mag sites is a similar sort of game play that is a bit more stimulating than missions or mining.

And don't hesitate to ask around if someone needs something moved or done, local or on an open channel like rock and minerals are good places to look. People often don't write contracts because there is no one to do the small ones, but if you volunteer you may find there's a lot of little running around and errands that people will happily pay you for.
Samuel Triptee
Battle Toad Brigade
Ribbit.
#11 - 2013-06-06 13:31:32 UTC
This may help a bit

https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=3113538#post3113538


Yeah, I know...

Have You Hugged Your Frigate Today?
Praeduras Taiadrius
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#12 - 2013-06-08 00:59:39 UTC
Eve is a very alive and dynamic universe, your feeling of repetition may be the lack of lazer's engrossing your experience, like the comments above me you can use the agent finder and select missions that interest you the most. As each mission progresses per agent it's mixed up and more difficult, or if you feel like being a high roller mine the hell out of useless space rocks many variables tie into making eve the game you enjoy playing, don't give up on it.
DeAira Skord
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#13 - 2013-06-08 01:25:31 UTC
Sakura Nihil wrote:
Elena Thiesant wrote:
What to do in EVE
http://swiftandbitter.com/eve/wtd/

Missions are a very small part of the game (and a very repetitive part)

This is a quality link, especially for new players.


Low quality, it is hardly readable.

But I get the gist of it.

Does anyone have a higher quality version?
ShahFluffers
Ice Fire Warriors
#14 - 2013-06-08 03:54:26 UTC
DeAira Skord wrote:
Sakura Nihil wrote:
Elena Thiesant wrote:
What to do in EVE
http://swiftandbitter.com/eve/wtd/

Missions are a very small part of the game (and a very repetitive part)

This is a quality link, especially for new players.


Low quality, it is hardly readable.

But I get the gist of it.

Does anyone have a higher quality version?


That is a high-res version. And it reads perfectly. Something is wrong on your end.

How did you Veterans start?
Niko medes
Freeman Technologies
#15 - 2013-06-08 05:25:29 UTC
2 days in isn't nearly enough time to properly assess what EVE is like.

I say delve into joining a quality corporation that does something your interested in. I think you'll find out whether or not you will enjoy EVE going that route.
Elena Thiesant
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2013-06-08 07:20:29 UTC
DeAira Skord wrote:
Sakura Nihil wrote:
Elena Thiesant wrote:
What to do in EVE
http://swiftandbitter.com/eve/wtd/

Missions are a very small part of the game (and a very repetitive part)

This is a quality link, especially for new players.


Low quality, it is hardly readable.

But I get the gist of it.

Does anyone have a higher quality version?


If your browser is set to scale pictures to fit, then find the zoom in option, whereever it is (View->Zoom on Firefox)
Oraac Ensor
#17 - 2013-06-08 11:05:10 UTC
Chris Andrard wrote:
I started playing eve 2 days ago and at first i was enjoying it but after a while it seemed to get a bit repetitive by doing fetch missions (going to one station pick up an item and return it to the agent.) and nothing else is available. I'm just curious on whether or not the game-play/missions will better or just stay like this.

If all you've had are fetch 'n' carry missions you can't have done more than 3 or 4, which doesn't sound right for 2 days in game.

Do all the tutorial missions from all 5 (not 6 as said above) career agents and you'll see there's more to the game than fetch 'n' carry. Also bear in mind that the tutorials have to assume absolute zero experience/knowledge and teach only the very basic principles.
Capt Starfox
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#18 - 2013-06-08 11:15:18 UTC
Have you considered the pirate's life of this game? To include, but not limited to: scamming, awoxing, ransoming, ganking, etc.

Abandon all hope ye who x up in fleet
Minmatar Citizen160812
The LGBT Last Supper
#19 - 2013-06-08 13:06:30 UTC