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Should I make a mining alt or just have mining on my main?
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Rende Crow
Baba Yagas
The Initiative.
#1 - 2014-05-17 15:06:50 UTC  |  Edited by: Rende Crow
Hi Everyone!

I'm relatively new to EVE Online, and I am currently trying to get a Mining Barge. I have seen a lot of people say on the forums that if you want a miner you should make a mining alt. I don't fully understand the reason for this. You can only train one skill at a time, even if you have a couple characters, so what would be the reason for the mining alt? If I train the alt, I can't train the main and vise versa. Wouldn't it be better to just do all the training on your main?

I would appreciate any insight you guys might have on this!

Thank you,

Rende crow
Ifodder
Couster Trading Company
#2 - 2014-05-17 15:32:37 UTC
When i started i had it all on one character as there are skills that cross over, Like drones for Example, I suppose the main Benefit to having a specific Alt is for specific Implants and the places you Mine could be a long way from your main Character so reduces traveling around.
Oraac Ensor
#3 - 2014-05-17 15:39:08 UTC
When people talk about creating a mining alt they mean on a separate account so that you don't lose training time for other skills on your main.

If you intend to go into mining/industry as a primary activity that shouldn't be a concern. On the other hand, if you want to train combat skills on your main without interruption and have mining as only a casual activity, you could do what I did: create a miner on a second account, train him to a decent level (doesn't take long) then transfer him to you main account and close the other account.

Or you could use the PLEX method to buy dual training, but I think my way is cheaper.
Rende Crow
Baba Yagas
The Initiative.
#4 - 2014-05-17 15:41:55 UTC
Do I lose any advantage (other than time) if I train mining for 10 days and then just switch over to combat skills?
Oraac Ensor
#5 - 2014-05-17 15:43:26 UTC
Rende Crow wrote:
Do I lose any advantage (other than time) if I train mining for 10 days and then just switch over to combat skills?

No.
Ahost Gceo
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2014-05-17 15:56:49 UTC
It's good to have two accounts. One trains and does the exciting explodey stuff. The other trains industry and mining skills if you wish. This way, if you have a really sucky day with PvP you are still cranking out isk on your alt.

Also, train Command Center Upgrades and Interplanetary Consolidation to 4 on both accounts. Planetary Interaction makes you passive isk even when not logged on.

CCP ignore me please, I make too much sense.
Yortul Chipri
Enigmatic Enterprises
#7 - 2014-05-17 17:04:56 UTC
Oraac Ensor wrote:
Rende Crow wrote:
Do I lose any advantage (other than time) if I train mining for 10 days and then just switch over to combat skills?

No.


Only disadvantage would be those skill points might potentially cause you to need a more expensive clone if you get podded. The incremental upgrades aren't that bad though if it's only a few days you're planning on sinking into it.
Jur Tissant
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2014-05-17 17:12:05 UTC
Unless you're willing to drop a PLEX for multiple training queues, just train it on your main. As mentioned, a lot of skills cross over. Shield and combat drone skills can be helpful in low and null where the rats hit heavy. The only reason I could see a mining alt being useful is if you mine in null but play in high-sec, because the travel time could be a nuisance (even still, a jump clone can probably fix that if you commit to mining for a day).