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My take on EVE as a Newbie

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Nexus Mist
State War Academy
Caldari State
#1 - 2014-02-04 19:04:22 UTC
Hello forums friends and trolls
I would like to throw out what it is like for a real new player to EVE. Now don't be fooled by my account age. I only did a trial back in 2007, I am quite lucky I even remembered my username. had to reactivate that old email. so here is my take coming from games like Everquest 2, Star wars Galaxies, Both Asherons Call's, liniage II and some no name mmo's


Eve is spectacularly complex. Thank You! I do not like how most of these mmo's are going where they literally lead you to the trough. I was a bit lost at first. But yes! you installed a basic tutorial. This helps in volumes!

The market is also a bit more complex than what I am used to, but it is user friendly enough where I figured it out enough to over pay Big smile but hey I got what I needed . Maybe the devs can have a category for beginners and skill books that would be for them. like a new player tab and what skill books we can immediately learn?

Visual effects in the game are nice, but it makes me sleepy

Game world is just nuts, its HUGE

I am on a nice machine I bought last summer so kinda confused that it has slight delay/lag on the radials ect. I fear this will SUCK when I get into pvp

After the tutorial I feel like I am missing something..oh yes mining. I am thinking that will come in oen of those business tutorials. so far I only did the advanced military. Do you all recommend I do all the agents missions or just stick with military ones?

Now mind you I am 3 days old, so I am sure there is more to learn. ps mumble is lame. I got on it the first day and haven't been able to get back on it since, not on the server i was told to go to Nor the public. FAIL. Is there a in game voice?

Character models...they depress me. no really . can we get some mood emotes or mood activators so my gal don't look like she wishes she could have an espresso sometime this week? Other than that nice graphics. its especially fun tomake my toons look ********, all those facial sculpts are fantastically fun

So in closing, game looks really nice, slow learning curve but helpful community for those questions. I feel like this game is worth subbing, so much game play and content. Hoping someday to actually land on planets though, wouldn't that just be the bees knees (sandycheeks from spingebob quote haha)

Any tips on a basic set of skill books you think any newb should want will be appreciated

p.s I havent been blown into the next universe yet wAhoO! lol
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#2 - 2014-02-04 19:08:31 UTC
When you leave Highsec, the game gets better.



Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Mr Epeen
It's All About Me
#3 - 2014-02-04 19:13:16 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
When you leave Highsec, the game gets better.


Or you rage quit.

Mr Epeen Cool
Nexus Mist
State War Academy
Caldari State
#4 - 2014-02-04 19:16:27 UTC
Mr Epeen wrote:
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
When you leave Highsec, the game gets better.


Or you rage quit.

Mr Epeen Cool


I have totally enjoyed pvp in any of the games I played in the past. One time I was getting beat down so hard on a newb pvp toon that all I could do is laugh and say dannnng! lol No, I am not the rage quitting type. I understand that many deaths, sacrifices and in this game ship fodder will occur before I even have the chance to put up a decent fight. but you learn through these experiences...well most people do lol
Seven Koskanaiken
Shadow Legions.
SONS of BANE
#5 - 2014-02-04 19:16:33 UTC
Pok Nibin
Doomheim
#6 - 2014-02-04 19:25:35 UTC
New citizen.....

The right to free speech doesn't automatically carry with it the right to be taken seriously.
Sura Sadiva
Entropic Tactical Crew
#7 - 2014-02-04 19:31:08 UTC
Nexus Mist wrote:

I have totally enjoyed pvp in any of the games I played in the past. One time I was getting beat down so hard on a newb pvp toon that all I could do is laugh and say dannnng! lol No, I am not the rage quitting type. I understand that many deaths, sacrifices and in this game ship fodder will occur before I even have the chance to put up a decent fight. but you learn through these experiences...well most people do lol


Is not only for PvP. For any gameplay you will join is better to leave hig-sec as soon as possible, you learn more in 1 day of low/null than in 1 month of HS.

HS enforce a lot of artificial barriers and mechanics to protect players. But this also limit the gameplay and often just those same mechanics offer more room for exploits and grieffing.

In HS you don't learn an huge part of the game simply because you don't need it. So my humble hint is to not fall in the "I wait to be prepared and skilled to move" beause you will never be till you don't move.
Mr Epeen
It's All About Me
#8 - 2014-02-04 19:40:45 UTC
Sura Sadiva wrote:
Nexus Mist wrote:

I have totally enjoyed pvp in any of the games I played in the past. One time I was getting beat down so hard on a newb pvp toon that all I could do is laugh and say dannnng! lol No, I am not the rage quitting type. I understand that many deaths, sacrifices and in this game ship fodder will occur before I even have the chance to put up a decent fight. but you learn through these experiences...well most people do lol


Is not only for PvP. For any gameplay you will join is better to leave hig-sec as soon as possible, you learn more in 1 day of low/null than in 1 month of HS.

HS enforce a lot of artificial barriers and mechanics to protect players. But this also limit the gameplay and often just those same mechanics offer more room for exploits and grieffing.

In HS you don't learn an huge part of the game simply because you don't need it. So my humble hint is to not fall in the "I wait to be prepared and skilled to move" beause you will never be till you don't move.



Or at the very least head over to the recruitment forum and find a noob friendly PVP corp. To be honest you can have some good PVP in any type of space. There are just more rules to learn in High sec.

Personally, I'd go go high, wormhole or null sec. Low is really not for beginners in my opinion. It's pretty specialized and narrow in what kind of fights you'll get. The exception being Factional Warfare which can be a lot of fun.

Mr Epeen Cool
Jonah Gravenstein
Machiavellian Space Bastards
#9 - 2014-02-04 19:42:35 UTC
Seven Koskanaiken wrote:
newbie skill plan
http://blog.beyondreality.se/Newbie-skill-plan-2

I heartily recommend this, it gives newbies a solid skill set that'll stand them in good stead no matter what they decide to do.

In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.

New Player FAQ

Feyd's Survival Pack
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#10 - 2014-02-04 19:57:45 UTC
Seven Koskanaiken wrote:
newbie skill plan
http://blog.beyondreality.se/Newbie-skill-plan-2

I approve this message. P
SpoonRECKLESS
Beach Boys
The Minions.
#11 - 2014-02-04 20:04:32 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
When you leave Highsec, the game gets better.






Don't forget to tell him to take his implants with him. Low sec don't have a market for them so it be easier just to keep them plugged in.

Blue
Sir Jack Falstaff
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#12 - 2014-02-04 20:37:46 UTC
Definitely do all the tutorials (yes, even the mining ones). At the end, you end up with a bunch of ships, skillbooks and ISK which is very helpful getting started. Also, although the missions can be a bit dull, you do learn the basics of the UI, Eve specific terms, and the like.

After the tutorials, do the Sisters of Eve missions. These are a bit more challenging and will put a little bit of cash in your pocket and some more in game experience. Low sec and null can wait a few days while you learn the basics.

After that, find a good corp: Brave Newbies, RedvsBlue, and Eve University are good places to start, depending on where your interests lie.

o7

Banish plump Jack, and banish all the world.
Caviar Liberta
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#13 - 2014-02-04 20:38:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Caviar Liberta
Nexus Mist wrote:

I am on a nice machine I bought last summer so kinda confused that it has slight delay/lag on the radials ect. I fear this will SUCK when I get into pvp



You probably won't be using the radial menus during PvP.

1) Eye on the overview
2) Click in space to manually fly your ship as much as possible.
3) Focus on target
4) Manage modules via appropriate F-key combo's
5) Also don't forget to watch local if your target brings more friends.
Billy McCandless
Zacharia Explorations Group
#14 - 2014-02-04 20:53:12 UTC
wellcum two eef

yoo will fine that speling and gramer r top ov ure list of things wot peepel take dur piz owt ov u fore

"Thread locked for being deemed a total loss." - ISD Ezwal
Seras Victoria Egivand
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#15 - 2014-02-04 21:19:50 UTC
Caviar Liberta wrote:
Nexus Mist wrote:

I am on a nice machine I bought last summer so kinda confused that it has slight delay/lag on the radials ect. I fear this will SUCK when I get into pvp



You probably won't be using the radial menus during PvP.

1) Eye on the overview
2) Click in space to manually fly your ship as much as possible.
3) Focus on target
4) Manage modules via appropriate F-key combo's
5) Also don't forget to watch local if your target brings more friends.



Yes keyboard and f macros will save your life..

Dont forget to properly set up your over views and save them (god by all means title them to)

Keep local in its own window ..

When u can get a cheep multi button mouse or moba or mmo mouse number keys on side of mouse is a big plus :P (thats just personal preference.)
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
#16 - 2014-02-04 21:48:09 UTC
Nexus Mist wrote:

Visual effects in the game are nice, but it makes me sleepy
l

Yes, me too. Been in this game a few years now, but the graphics still make me trancey/sleepy. Maybe it's the being in perpetual dark skies, like night time....
Jessica Danikov
Network Danikov
#17 - 2014-02-04 21:54:39 UTC
Love the newbie skill plan, only thing I'd add is this: http://swiftandbitter.com/eve/wtd/eve-wtd.jpg

For when you get bored of whatever it is you're doing... what to do next ;)
Angelica Dreamstar
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#18 - 2014-02-04 22:10:36 UTC
What in hell do you need mining for?

If you want to make money having fun, contact me ... and we'll actually play the game.

If you want emotions on your character, you have to make them yourself.

bingo, his pig not being a goat doesn't make the pig wrong, just him an idiot for shouting at his pig "WHY ARENT YOU A GOAT!" (Source)

-- Ralph King-Griffin, about deranged people playing EVE ONLINE
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#19 - 2014-02-04 22:11:21 UTC
Remember, when the game gets boring and youre losing the will to sub, try highsec ganking.


You will have a hard time going back to anything else. The tears alone are worth the sub price.

Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Malcolm Shinhwa
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#20 - 2014-02-05 00:23:20 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
Remember, when the game gets boring and youre losing the will to sub, try highsec ganking.


You will have a hard time going back to anything else. The tears alone are worth the sub price.



I support this skillplan.

[i]"The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental[/i]."
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