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Hello. I am new and think I got scammed.

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rodyas
Tie Fighters Inc
#21 - 2011-12-28 05:01:17 UTC
Christ I read this wrong. I thought they told you, you had to look good for the corp interview in a way. So they made you buy NEX clothes for it and then didnt let ya in after all your plex was used for clothes. When I misread it I didint know wether to laugh or shoot myself.

Signature removed for inappropriate language - CCP Eterne
Flakey Foont
#22 - 2011-12-28 05:06:09 UTC
Yuk.


0/10
Hustler Funk
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#23 - 2011-12-28 06:46:50 UTC
Red Daring wrote:


Did I get ripped off?


Probably a Goon alt.

So sad. So fail. So freaking boring.
Xearal
Dead's Prostitutes
The Initiative.
#24 - 2011-12-28 07:04:51 UTC
On the far off chance this isn't a failing troll.. I'll bite, because I'm a nice person.

Eve is a harsh game, it has a steep learning curve and the universe is a harsh place, where people get their cookies stolen when they blink for a second.

Yes you got scammed, welcome to Eve.

Goons are very well known for being scammers, and their 'recruitment scam' is one of their longest running ones.

In EvE, scamming, suicide ganking for proft ( or lulz ), corp theft, corp infiltration/spying, grief deccing are all part of the 'daily life'.

This is not a game where you jump through a hoop and you get a cookie, this is a game where you claw and bite and shove till you get your cookie, then kick anybody who looks wrong at it. No place in Eve is safe, unless you sit in your captain's quarters and don't do anything, just spin your ship in your hangar.
Undock, and someone can shoot you, buy/sell stuff on the market/contracts and you can get scammed, the list goes on.

Eve is also a great game in this regard, because achieving something actually has meaning and value. It's not just grind grind grind grind, yay epic! This game requires thinking ahead, planning, evaluating risk vs reward and sometimes a little luck, or idiocy in whoever you're dealing with.

And while there's pleeeenty of trolls and nasty biting people here on the forum, there's also plenty of people out there who are nice and friendly, even if their actions in the game aren't quite so friendly.

A good example of this is my Alliance's current war. We've been wardecced by a small griefing corp, who are just out to get some eazykills from an industrial alliance with a lot of carebears. However, they're also a nice friendly bunch of players at the same time, because between pew pews, and near misses, epic fails and well executed attacks from them and us, the smacktalking in local has always been very humourous and enjoyable. I've also flown a few times with them doing other stuff ( when we weren't under wardec with them ), and as players they're a nice bunch.

My advice to you is, HTFO and don't grow up to be a whiny carebear, people laugh at them, and they like shooting them for the tears it brings to their eyes. Stand up for yourself, if you get a punch, punch back if you can, dodge if you can't fight back.
Even trying, or showing you're not a whiny kid that cries to mommy if they get picked on, is good.

- Always keep in mind Risk Vs Reward. ( either in ISk or fun )
- Don't fly what you can't afford to lose
- Always read contracts three times, very Very carefully, expecting it to be a scam until proven beyond a doubt otherwise.
- If something seems too good to be true, it is.
- Never do something that makes yourself a target if you can help it.( unless you intend to be, or the risk of getting targetted is worth the reward )
- Never trust a goon.

Does railgun ammunition come in Hollow Point?
Renturu
In Glorium et Decorum
#25 - 2011-12-28 07:32:49 UTC
Xearal wrote:
On the far off chance this isn't a failing troll.. I'll bite, because I'm a nice person.

Eve is a harsh game, it has a steep learning curve and the universe is a harsh place, where people get their cookies stolen when they blink for a second.

Yes you got scammed, welcome to Eve.

Goons are very well known for being scammers, and their 'recruitment scam' is one of their longest running ones.

In EvE, scamming, suicide ganking for proft ( or lulz ), corp theft, corp infiltration/spying, grief deccing are all part of the 'daily life'.

This is not a game where you jump through a hoop and you get a cookie, this is a game where you claw and bite and shove till you get your cookie, then kick anybody who looks wrong at it. No place in Eve is safe, unless you sit in your captain's quarters and don't do anything, just spin your ship in your hangar.
Undock, and someone can shoot you, buy/sell stuff on the market/contracts and you can get scammed, the list goes on.

Eve is also a great game in this regard, because achieving something actually has meaning and value. It's not just grind grind grind grind, yay epic! This game requires thinking ahead, planning, evaluating risk vs reward and sometimes a little luck, or idiocy in whoever you're dealing with.

And while there's pleeeenty of trolls and nasty biting people here on the forum, there's also plenty of people out there who are nice and friendly, even if their actions in the game aren't quite so friendly.

A good example of this is my Alliance's current war. We've been wardecced by a small griefing corp, who are just out to get some eazykills from an industrial alliance with a lot of carebears. However, they're also a nice friendly bunch of players at the same time, because between pew pews, and near misses, epic fails and well executed attacks from them and us, the smacktalking in local has always been very humourous and enjoyable. I've also flown a few times with them doing other stuff ( when we weren't under wardec with them ), and as players they're a nice bunch.

My advice to you is, HTFO and don't grow up to be a whiny carebear, people laugh at them, and they like shooting them for the tears it brings to their eyes. Stand up for yourself, if you get a punch, punch back if you can, dodge if you can't fight back.
Even trying, or showing you're not a whiny kid that cries to mommy if they get picked on, is good.

- Always keep in mind Risk Vs Reward. ( either in ISk or fun )
- Don't fly what you can't afford to lose
- Always read contracts three times, very Very carefully, expecting it to be a scam until proven beyond a doubt otherwise.
- If something seems too good to be true, it is.
- Never do something that makes yourself a target if you can help it.( unless you intend to be, or the risk of getting targetted is worth the reward )
- Never trust a goon. Or anyone, for that matter.



This^^ and I put in bold very important things to remember.

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Opertone
State War Academy
Caldari State
#26 - 2011-12-28 09:00:19 UTC
a. This is a fail Goon attention seeking alt
b. Anti Goon attention seeking hater

c. A new player who got in contact with goon recruitment scammers.

Did he also sell clothes at grossly exaggerated price?

Welcome to internet and MMOs - every douche takes his chance at making fun of you. Hurting you or making you feel uneasy.

This post sums up why the 'best' work with DCM inc.

WARP DRIVE makes eve boring

really - add warping align time 300% on gun aggression and eve becomes great again
Kehro Urgus
Dark Nebula Academy
O X I D E
#27 - 2011-12-28 09:09:22 UTC
Meh I remember my first post on the EVE forums. Something about how horrible Catalysts are and the other members berated me for being a troll/alt. Roll

Yeeee! 
Sardon Darkstar
State War Academy
Caldari State
#28 - 2011-12-28 09:23:37 UTC
What I don't understand, how can any new player on his/her FIRST DAY in the game already get in contact with GOONS and fall for their recruitment scam? I was way too busy with getting to grips with how stuff worked on my first day, doing the tutorial and shooting rats. I really do think this is just a troll post.
Ladie Harlot
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#29 - 2011-12-28 09:30:54 UTC
Sardon Darkstar wrote:
What I don't understand, how can any new player on his/her FIRST DAY in the game already get in contact with GOONS and fall for their recruitment scam? I was way too busy with getting to grips with how stuff worked on my first day, doing the tutorial and shooting rats. I really do think this is just a troll post.

Goons get a lot of press outside of Eve. You'd be surprised the number of people who join the game and try to join us after they read about the fun we're having on some gaming related website.

The artist formerly known as Ladie Scarlet.
Landrae
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#30 - 2011-12-28 09:36:48 UTC
Can't tell if goon forum troll alt or just plain stupid.

Welcome to Eve Online
Akrasjel Lanate
Immemorial Coalescence Administration
Immemorial Coalescence
#31 - 2011-12-28 09:37:25 UTC
Bad troll is bad

CEO of Lanate Industries

Citizen of Solitude
Vyl Vit
#32 - 2011-12-28 09:38:48 UTC
Has anyone said "obvious troll" yet? If not, or even if so...obvious troll.
Are you gonna finish that sandwich?

Paradise is like where you are right now, only much, much better.
Ai Shun
#33 - 2011-12-28 09:44:22 UTC
Red Daring wrote:
Did I get ripped off?


No, somebody better at EVE Online made some money at your expense. It is a lesson. Do your research and you'll be fine. For example, here it says:

Goons wrote:
If you gave isk to join GoonWaffe then you were scammed and you're **** out of luck.


So yes, you gave money to a Corp that advertises that they will scam you and take your money.

Alternatively, you're just an obvious troll. Whichever, you'll end up being a lesson for new pilots.
Kurama Bingyi
Doomheim
#34 - 2011-12-28 11:43:55 UTC
Yeah, I fell for it, too. (A Goon scam, not what you fell for) I was an idiot when I did and because of it I raged and quit playing the game. I wish I could tell you I had a voodoo doll with Goon written on it, but it wasn't as melodramatic as that.

A few months later I sucked it up and got back in.

It's a relentless cycle - but the only satisfaction comes by learning from your mistakes and not being a complete and total ***** every time someone does a bad thing to you.

"Nay," responded Kurama Bingyi, "to crush your enemies, to see them fall at your feet - to take their horses and goods and hear the lamentation of their women. That is best."
redrabneck
Regrediens
Death Legion of Capybaras
#35 - 2011-12-28 11:48:39 UTC
like we all no never trust a goon
Solstice Project
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#36 - 2011-12-28 11:49:03 UTC
Fake noob is fake.

... and it's funny to see how many fell for it.
Tora Oni
Legendary Sidekicks in Space
#37 - 2011-12-28 11:58:20 UTC
Troll score 0/10 Pirate
Chopper Rollins
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#38 - 2011-12-28 12:03:19 UTC
Ladie Harlot wrote:

Goons get a lot of press outside of Eve. You'd be surprised the number of man-children who join the game and try to join us after they read about the 12yo lols we're having on some gaming related website.


FTFY

Red Daring
Red Herring
Not even trying any more.



Goggles. Making me look good. Making you look good.
Shun Makoto
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#39 - 2011-12-28 12:09:47 UTC
If this is a troll it's a sad attempt

if it's not, its highly laughable.

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Head of Security

...................................

Kaalakiota Corporation

Patriot Faction
Scrindle Kavees
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#40 - 2011-12-28 12:10:20 UTC
Red Daring wrote:
I was told Eve was a hard place. Didn't know it was so full of hard people.

Seems I wasted my money.


I'm hard right now, you can waste your money on me if you like...
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