These forums have been archived and are now read-only.

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

Intergalactic Summit

 
  • Topic is locked indefinitely.
12Next page
 

what do you do before an important battle or operation?
Author
Previous Topic Next Topic
Yu Tasogare
Doomheim
#1 - 2013-12-02 18:11:56 UTC
Just as the topic says, I want to know what my fellows do before important battles or operations. Personally, I have make the last meal before that important event my favorite food. Namely Spaghetti and Meatballs with cheese. I find the carbs help keep me alert and on guard so I can make sure I do my best at the task at hand.
Logan Joriksa
Shockwave Unlimited
RAZOR Alliance
#2 - 2013-12-02 18:41:14 UTC
I like to take a short walk around and survey the vessel I will be using for the operation. A short communique to make sure there hasn't been any lapse or problem in insurance often calms my anxiety. I also often check the munitions and/or fuel bay to make sure there's sufficient resources available in case of...complications.
Dangirdas Bachir
The Exiled Titans
Two Vargurs one Hole
#3 - 2013-12-02 18:52:10 UTC
Drinking a cup of tea and meditating.

EVE EVE STARGALACTIC CITY B I T C H
Ava Starfire
Khushakor Clan
#4 - 2013-12-02 19:04:56 UTC
I like to smear myself and the walls of my cave with sacred mud, and beat on a skin drum with the bones of my ancestors.

"There is no strength in numbers; have no such misconception." -Jayka Vofur, "Warfare in the North"
Anslo
Scope Works
#5 - 2013-12-02 19:11:48 UTC
2 pints of lager, 3 shots of bourbon, and setting up my disposition thusly;
"**** it. Wing it and hope for the best."
Funny how often this works.

[center]-_For the Proveldtariat_/-[/center]
Iwan Terpalen
Doomheim
#6 - 2013-12-02 19:22:32 UTC
Sleep.
Blaise Cadelanne
The Synenose Accord
#7 - 2013-12-02 20:44:35 UTC
Fill my flask with rum. Grab a cigar from the humidor. Sit down to a good meal at my favorite pub. Then I take a peaceful walk around my ship, ensuring that she is ready for the upcoming storm. In the last few moments sit in the bay listening to the hum of the star port as ships come and go, then I make my way to my pod. If I don't come back today, at least I am at peace, even if the worst should happen.

Blaise Cadelanne

They bid me take my place among them, In the halls of Valhalla! Where the brave may live forever!”
Nashuar Attor
Rat Kings Crew
#8 - 2013-12-02 22:34:32 UTC
Nothing.

Battles are such a normal part of what I do that ritual would only waste my time. The closest I have is ensuring my fighter pilots are briefed on the particulars of the op and I check with my Executive officer to make sure the drones where repaired and returned to the correct bay. If it involves travel I'll run calculations as to how much jump fuel I'll need and make sure I have liquid Ozone to transfer to the cyno pilots.

You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel.
Job Valador
Professional Amateurs
#9 - 2013-12-02 22:42:15 UTC
I am defensive fighter. I don't look for fights they come to me. But if there was an answer to that question for me it would be my morning prayers.

"The stone exhibited a profound lack of movement."
Rin Valador
Professional Amateurs
#10 - 2013-12-02 22:50:01 UTC
Unlike my husband I will actively root out heretics wherever they may hide. I do pray for divine victory before plugging into my pod but i'm sure your not looking for a generic answer like that huh? So ill be honest. When I know I am about to leave on patrol I tip over every picture in our CQ before leaving. Looking at the pictures of my loved ones before such a task is distracting at the best of times...

"There will be neither compassion nor mercy; Nor peace, nor solace For those who bear witness to these Signs And still do not believe." - The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 25:10
Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#11 - 2013-12-02 22:50:59 UTC
Before leaving on rescue patrol I usually have a cup of coffee a the Leaning Tower with my crew chief.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
Jennifer Maxwell
Crimson Serpent Syndicate
#12 - 2013-12-02 22:57:41 UTC
Rotate my crews from standard operating shift to special operations shift. Keep an ear on intel channels. Brief my crew on the operation, inspect the ship and, if I expect to encounter heavy resistance, replace all nonessential crew members with specialized AI. When piloting basic frigates, and sometimes even destroyers, I can get away with being the only living individual on board.

And finally, I make sure my clone is updated.
Veikitamo Gesakaarin
Doomheim
#13 - 2013-12-02 23:01:37 UTC
Vodka.

Cigars.

Music.

Kurilaivonen|Concern
Makoto Priano
Kirkinen-Arataka Transhuman Zenith Consulting Ltd.
Arataka Research Consortium
#14 - 2013-12-02 23:03:13 UTC
Activate voice comms. Verify that my ship matches the operation's declared fleet doctrine. Follow orders.

Next question?

Itsukame-Zainou Hyperspatial Inquiries: exploring the edge of the known, advancing the state of the art. Would you like to know more?
Eran Mintor
Metropolis Commercial Consortium
#15 - 2013-12-02 23:35:51 UTC
Study.

-Eran
Sakuma Ogunuchi
#16 - 2013-12-02 23:40:30 UTC
Reconnoiter .
Solvar Bruce
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2013-12-03 01:12:58 UTC
I tend to keep a checklist of standard preparations; fuel, cargo, pants, ect. Any circumstancial preparations I make before my standard list. Once everything's done, I tend to wind down and relax with music flowing into my ears...
As I'm still training to become a trader, most of my mind is occupied with reviews of market locales, possible profitable products, and other things besides.

If this capsule didn't have a music player, I'd go insane. As is, I'm only mildly unhinged.
Dreygun
Alexylva Paradox
#18 - 2013-12-03 01:35:28 UTC  |  Edited by: Dreygun
Most combat scenarios that I plan for are sleeper drone interactions. I have set up a thorough check list that I complete prior to running each site. I first review combat statistics on the WH I am running gathering intel about any recent capsaleer combat in the system. I then perform rigourous scanning for combat capbable ships in the system. After all security checks are finished and i am satisfied that the risk level is low. I deploy my mobile depot in a safe region of space and refit my ship to combat parameters. I then flip on my recorders to monitor my engagement for future analysis of sleeper behaviors.
Fredfredbug4
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2013-12-03 01:54:00 UTC
If I'm in control of an operation I recite the Litany of Command to myself

When in deadly danger,
When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
Wave your arms and shout.

That or I sing military marches and war songs from across the cluster.

Watch_ Fred Fred Frederation_ and stop [u]cryptozoologist[/u]! Fight against the brutal genocide of fictional creatures across New Eden! Is that a metaphor? Probably not, but the fru-fru- people will sure love it!
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#20 - 2013-12-03 05:29:18 UTC
Sometimes you don't have that much time before the operation to take meal.
Usually I just say a quick prayer to winds or ancestors, while closing the capsule and undocking the ship.

Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.
12Next page