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ignoring all PVE activities, how much isk could i make?
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Zack Korth
Livid CO.
#1 - 2013-02-20 19:03:07 UTC
Haven't really logged on in a while besides to change the skill queue, givin the price of plex, i don't feel like wasting my time running L4's or incursions, or even renting space to run forlorn hubs. pong is more entertaining that eve PvE. I've never done much PvP outside of being part of a null blob, and FW. My question is, how many iskies could i make in a month, just rolling around shooting at random people in low or null sec? pve isn't even worth logging in for, i'd like to avoid it at all costs.
Lady Ayeipsia
BlueWaffe
#2 - 2013-02-20 19:11:21 UTC
LolLolLol

Good luck. Most people work for their isk. Your chance of making isk through PvP is minimal. Think of it this way...

First you have to find a fight you can win.
Secondly, you have to win and hold the field long enough to loot.
Thirdly, the loot mechanics must grant you decent drops of enemy mods.


On average, assume 1/3rd the value of what you kill drops. You then have to sell the loot and given you said nul and low sec, your markets are limited.

Either you will need to get lucky, be very skilled at picking fights and winning, or are better off buying plexes for cash from ccp or another legit source and selling in game.

PvP is usually viewed as fun, but not a way to make a fortune.
Thur Barbek
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#3 - 2013-02-20 19:14:03 UTC
Find 15-20 of your closest friends, Suicide gank freighters/JF's/pimped mission ships all day.
Zack Korth
Livid CO.
#4 - 2013-02-20 19:17:21 UTC
Thur Barbek wrote:
Find 15-20 of your closest friends, Suicide gank freighters/JF's/pimped mission ships all day.


lol i have no friends, any time i get some, something goes wrong, or they inexplicably quit eve.. thanks for the advice though.. thinking maybe its time to find a new game
HostageTaker
Band of Freelancers
#5 - 2013-02-20 19:20:37 UTC
Zack Korth wrote:
Thur Barbek wrote:
Find 15-20 of your closest friends, Suicide gank freighters/JF's/pimped mission ships all day.


lol i have no friends, any time i get some, something goes wrong, or they inexplicably quit eve.. thanks for the advice though.. thinking maybe its time to find a new game


Contract me your stuffs, I will use them for Great Justice.

Make your time!

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Titans on fire outside "The Alamo" of NOL-M9. I watched massive Super Capital fleets glitter in the dark near the BKG-Q2 gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain...  Time to die.
Zack Korth
Livid CO.
#6 - 2013-02-20 19:21:33 UTC
i have no more stuffs! i have a couple enyos
Tiberious Thessalonia
True Slave Foundations
#7 - 2013-02-20 19:22:27 UTC
Zack Korth wrote:
Thur Barbek wrote:
Find 15-20 of your closest friends, Suicide gank freighters/JF's/pimped mission ships all day.


lol i have no friends, any time i get some, something goes wrong, or they inexplicably quit eve.. thanks for the advice though.. thinking maybe its time to find a new game


This sounds like a personal problem.
Zack Korth
Livid CO.
#8 - 2013-02-20 19:24:21 UTC
Tiberious Thessalonia wrote:
Zack Korth wrote:
Thur Barbek wrote:
Find 15-20 of your closest friends, Suicide gank freighters/JF's/pimped mission ships all day.


lol i have no friends, any time i get some, something goes wrong, or they inexplicably quit eve.. thanks for the advice though.. thinking maybe its time to find a new game


This sounds like a personal problem.


you're so perceptive, please, tell us more, tell us how the puzzle fits together, oh wise one.
Mina Sebiestar
Minmatar Inner Space Conglomerate
#9 - 2013-02-20 19:26:12 UTC
your best bet would be WH there is advanced pve and pvp there BUT it can be boring as well if you miss time zone and end up in opposite one .

You choke behind a smile a fake behind the fear

Because >>I is too hard
Zack Korth
Livid CO.
#10 - 2013-02-20 19:28:23 UTC
yeah i might actually try that, would 3 BS' w' tech 2 guns handle a C4?
Abrazzar
Vardaugas Family
#11 - 2013-02-20 19:32:18 UTC
Have you thought about bounty hunting? Or try duelling for wagers.

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Rico Minali
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#12 - 2013-02-20 19:34:25 UTC
17

Trust me, I almost know what I'm doing.
Mina Sebiestar
Minmatar Inner Space Conglomerate
#13 - 2013-02-20 19:43:06 UTC
U cant do wh solo..well you can lurk for some kills but yeah you need corp

You choke behind a smile a fake behind the fear

Because >>I is too hard
Skorpynekomimi
#14 - 2013-02-20 19:43:44 UTC
Zack Korth wrote:
Haven't really logged on in a while besides to change the skill queue, givin the price of plex, i don't feel like wasting my time running L4's or incursions, or even renting space to run forlorn hubs. pong is more entertaining that eve PvE. I've never done much PvP outside of being part of a null blob, and FW. My question is, how many iskies could i make in a month, just rolling around shooting at random people in low or null sec? pve isn't even worth logging in for, i'd like to avoid it at all costs.


Try offering PVP training courses, or offer your services as a pirate. I'm sure indy corps could see the point in hiring you to drive off griefer wardecs.

Economic PVP
Hixeppa
Shamrock Corp.
EDENCOM DEFENSIVE INITIATIVE
#15 - 2013-02-20 19:44:28 UTC
Mina Sebiestar wrote:
U cant do wh solo..well you can lurk for some kills but yeah you need corp


He already said he has no friends.
Derath Ellecon
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2013-02-20 19:53:39 UTC
Zack Korth wrote:
yeah i might actually try that, would 3 BS' w' tech 2 guns handle a C4?



Prolly not. Depending on the setup possibly. Need about a 1400dps omni tank, neut resistant for C4's.

Honestly for low activity solo, I'd go with a C1 with lowsec static. PPL will say C1's are crap. But they aren't bad. I lived solo in one for about 10 months.

C1 sites go real fast 7 min with a T1 BC.
On average I'd say a C1 can generate about 400mil per week from the sites that spawn. I would log on, check. if a couple sites spawned, take 15min and clear them.
I had a small army of PI alts, generating about 1.8 bil a month in coolant.
I had a lowsec static, so on days that I had some time and the WH was empty I could roam whatever lowsec area I had for that particular day.

You can easily get by with a medium tower, so about 200mil in fuel costs per month.


Overall it was decent for a time when I didn't have extended periods of time that I could play
Mocam
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2013-02-20 20:14:01 UTC
I'd say join up with a group and, for funding - buy a GTC and sell PLEX as needed.

There are some who do this because they don't want to do PvE but enjoy the PvP.

Just decide what you want to try and give it a shot first. But if you do find you are running short on funds, go the GTC route.
Joran Dravius
Doomheim
#18 - 2013-02-20 20:24:01 UTC
Zack Korth wrote:
Haven't really logged on in a while besides to change the skill queue, givin the price of plex, i don't feel like wasting my time running L4's or incursions, or even renting space to run forlorn hubs. pong is more entertaining that eve PvE. I've never done much PvP outside of being part of a null blob, and FW. My question is, how many iskies could i make in a month, just rolling around shooting at random people in low or null sec? pve isn't even worth logging in for, i'd like to avoid it at all costs.

The answer used to be 'If you mostly gate camp you can make just enough to keep you in cheap ships'. The answer is currently 'nothing, except maybe in faction warfare'. Welcome to the world of jump drives and high sec buffs.
Crumplecorn
Eve Cluster Explorations
#19 - 2013-02-20 20:27:52 UTC
Best money making PvP is trade.

OTOH, if you really only want to shoot things, consider World of Tanks.

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Annuke
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#20 - 2013-02-20 20:33:11 UTC
You can always gamble=)
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