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The wormhole, the closure and a hull full of loot.

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Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2015-07-10 06:02:49 UTC
Hoody doody fellow capsuleers,

Last night, I took it upon myself to track down a wormhole and jump right in. Naturally, I went along and scanned down a couple of site, yumming up what I could.

On my way out, I discovered something terrible. My way out was closed!

After some persistent scanning, I realised all the wormholes in my area lead to, well, other wormholes.

What was I to do? To put you out your misery, I went through a wormhole, then scanned down another wormhole. It was my ticket out the place. However, that wasn't before I made the best of a bad situation and took every site I could.

I imagine that 15mil is a small amount for most, but for me (who's been here for less than a week), it was like the gods were pissing money!

I think I've found my calling. I have improvements to make, of course. For example, I need to get a few stripes in PVP and learn how to defend my (yes, MY) treasures, or to harden up against sleepers (I ran away from them).

Why did I write this up? It was friggin' aweesome! As they say, risk = isk. I don't intend to let that motto down one iota. More wormholes, more dangers, more treasures. Count me in Smile

You know what grenadine turns cold cola into? Roy Rogers! You know what grenadine turns warm cola into? You tell ME when I throw it in your face!- Roger

Mara Pahrdi
The Order of Anoyia
#2 - 2015-07-10 06:20:38 UTC  |  Edited by: Mara Pahrdi
Welcome to EVE and +1 for a good post!

o7

Remove standings and insurance.

Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#3 - 2015-07-10 08:23:15 UTC
Mara Pahrdi wrote:
Welcome to EVE and +1 for a good post!

o7


Many thanks. I'm not shy to admit, when the WH collapsed on my way out, my biggest wish was that I hoped it was sheapards pie in my undies lol. Especially as I had no afterburners, warp core stabilizers or cloaking devices. It really did feel like a dice roll with each scan. Still, was fun as hell Big smile

You know what grenadine turns cold cola into? Roy Rogers! You know what grenadine turns warm cola into? You tell ME when I throw it in your face!- Roger

Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#4 - 2015-07-10 09:08:28 UTC
Ahh newbies and wormholes.

It's not entirely unlikely that the residents of the wormhole though you were cute and tried to keep you as a pet.

Here's a ncq&a classic, good reading and welcome aboard.
o7
Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#5 - 2015-07-10 09:21:46 UTC
Ralph King-Griffin wrote:
Ahh newbies and wormholes.

It's not entirely unlikely that the residents of the wormhole though you were cute and tried to keep you as a pet.

Here's a ncq&a classic, good reading and welcome aboard.
o7


You almost make me sound adorable. As if I ever could be P

Thank you for your warm welcome. Big smile

PS: Where did your hair go, did it see itself in the mirror and scarper? (banter btw Smile)

You know what grenadine turns cold cola into? Roy Rogers! You know what grenadine turns warm cola into? You tell ME when I throw it in your face!- Roger

Azda Ja
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2015-07-10 09:39:04 UTC
Leshlafelle Bisnovat wrote:

You almost make me sound adorable. As if I ever could be P

For now, you are. It won't last long P.

Bravo. Great post, and attitude.

Here's WF 2.0. Not sure how quickly the follow ups are going to be released, but the original videos were (are) great.

Welcome to EVE, sounds like you're going to be fine.

o7

Grrr.

Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#7 - 2015-07-10 10:34:16 UTC
Azda Ja wrote:
Leshlafelle Bisnovat wrote:

You almost make me sound adorable. As if I ever could be P

For now, you are. It won't last long P.

Bravo. Great post, and attitude.

Here's WF 2.0. Not sure how quickly the follow ups are going to be released, but the original videos were (are) great.

Welcome to EVE, sounds like you're going to be fine.

o7


I enjoyed that video, it gave a decent and quick overview of the WH experience. However, is it just me, or was the guy voicing it sound like he was about to sell Scientology? lol

You know what grenadine turns cold cola into? Roy Rogers! You know what grenadine turns warm cola into? You tell ME when I throw it in your face!- Roger

Lost Greybeard
Drunken Yordles
#8 - 2015-07-10 10:49:45 UTC
Losing your hole when you're diving solo isn't all that common, it happens all the time when you're with a group, though.

This is why you stick a probe bay on your ship even if you're not "the prober" in your exploration group. I've been screwing around in w-space with a friend and had them collapse an exit right in front of my face more than once. It gets funnier the more you've been drinking.
Jack Hayson
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#9 - 2015-07-10 13:29:53 UTC
Leshlafelle Bisnovat wrote:
However, is it just me, or was the guy voicing it sound like he was about to sell Scientology? lol

Funny that you say that... ever heard of the church of Bob?
Tipa Riot
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2015-07-10 18:51:04 UTC
Probes are fun, probes are life. Big smile

I'm my own NPC alt.

Mijel Riak
Extensive Enterprises Space
#11 - 2015-07-10 19:03:26 UTC
Leshlafelle Bisnovat wrote:
Hoody doody fellow capsuleers,

it was like the gods were pissing money!

Smile


Big smile
From now on, we'll all be taking golden showers - Kent Brockman
Orlacc
#12 - 2015-07-10 22:34:02 UTC
Sure is scary fun.

"Measure Twice, Cut Once."

ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#13 - 2015-07-10 23:41:40 UTC
Jack Hayson wrote:
Leshlafelle Bisnovat wrote:
However, is it just me, or was the guy voicing it sound like he was about to sell Scientology? lol

Funny that you say that... ever heard of the church of Bob?

Hail Bob.

Also, welcome to wormhole space! Good luck with it! It's my favorite space in Eve. Big smile

ISD Dorrim Barstorlode

Senior Lead

Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)

Interstellar Services Department

Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#14 - 2015-07-10 23:51:35 UTC
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode wrote:
Jack Hayson wrote:
Leshlafelle Bisnovat wrote:
However, is it just me, or was the guy voicing it sound like he was about to sell Scientology? lol

Funny that you say that... ever heard of the church of Bob?

Hail Bob.

Also, welcome to wormhole space! Good luck with it! It's my favorite space in Eve. Big smile


It's a strong contender to be mine to!

You know what grenadine turns cold cola into? Roy Rogers! You know what grenadine turns warm cola into? You tell ME when I throw it in your face!- Roger

Erica Dusette
Division 13
#15 - 2015-07-11 07:44:01 UTC
A lovely post. Smile

The only thing as fun as flying on the frontier is living there. W-space best space.

Watch out for red heads in Lokis or Aussies flying Proteus and you'll do just fine.

Welcome! Good luck, have a ton of fun and make some dank ISKs.

Jack Miton > you be nice or you're sleeping on the couch again!

Part-Time Wormhole Pirate Full-Time Supermodel

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Baneken
Arctic Light Inc.
Arctic Light
#16 - 2015-07-12 19:05:52 UTC  |  Edited by: Baneken
For future reference a w-hole has mass, life time, possible effect and how large a ship can pass through it.
Wormholes are categorized from c1 to c6 and they all have different colour schemes.
Each wormhole also has a unique number which you can find from a database here also PVE guide

Special cases of wormholes are the so called shattered wormholes where you find only shattered planets and other things that go against what is generally known about wormholes, also drifter wormholes and Thera.


And since you seem to be destined to explore the wormholes I'd suggest you check the recruitment section for various WH-corps just don't make a mistake of joining some random carebear operation that thinks putting stront in a WH-tower is a waste of time.
Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#17 - 2015-07-13 08:41:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Baneken wrote:
For future reference a w-hole has mass, life time, possible effect and how large a ship can pass through it.
Wormholes are categorized from c1 to c6 and they all have different colour schemes.
Each wormhole also has a unique number which you can find from a database here also PVE guide

Special cases of wormholes are the so called shattered wormholes where you find only shattered planets and other things that go against what is generally known about wormholes, also drifter wormholes and Thera.


And since you seem to be destined to explore the wormholes I'd suggest you check the recruitment section for various WH-corps just don't make a mistake of joining some random carebear operation that thinks putting stront in a WH-tower is a waste of time.


Hey thanks, these sites are really useful. I've got them bookmarked for near future reference.

As for Corps, I intend on getting a few more SP's and general experience in WH travel (might even try and pop someone off in a WH at some point to!), so I have a little experience in the PVP side of things to. (after all, it was only yesterday someone blew me to spacedust in a WH, I think it's only fair I adopt the same methodology Twisted)

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The only thing as fun as flying on the frontier is living there. W-space best space.


I must admit, Erica, I've heard of people living in WH's and it sounds very tempting. Big smile

You know what grenadine turns cold cola into? Roy Rogers! You know what grenadine turns warm cola into? You tell ME when I throw it in your face!- Roger

Geyene
Doomheim
#18 - 2015-07-15 18:38:37 UTC
Think about taking a mobile depot along for flexibility. If you want your high slots for dps or salvage, but don't want to roll without a probe launcher (hint: never roll without one), bring along a launcher and some probes, and a mobile depot in your cargo hold. When you want to be probey, deploy the depot, refit as needed, and scoop the depot back up. When you want to be shootey, fit that way. It is very quick to deploy, and doesn't have to be kept in space, just unanchor it and scoop it up when you're done. It's basically a portable fitting service in space, and can also hold a bunch of modules inside it, though I've never kept it anchored in a wh, as it can be scanned pretty easily. Carry all kinds of modules to fit your diving ship in different ways, and you can go on extended camping trips through the wh chain without needing to go back to hisec. Unless you need to unload your loot.

Oh, and keep in mind that anyone who sees it on dscan will likely be probing you down to murder you asap.

+1 for jumping into wormholes and having fun!

If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.   If you have a big enough hammer, every problem is a nail.

Johnathan Coffey
Niforce Triggers
#19 - 2015-07-16 18:51:56 UTC
You did a lot better than me on my first wormhole excursion (hint: I exploded). Kudos to you and good luck.

First rule of EVE UI: right click EVERYTHING.

Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#20 - 2015-07-16 19:55:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Leshlafelle Bisnovat
Johnathan Coffey wrote:
You did a lot better than me on my first wormhole excursion (hint: I exploded). Kudos to you and good luck.


Yes, I too have felt the sting of a WH gank. lol

Nearly happened again today when my site collection run was cut short in a WH. There I was, minding my own business, when someone appeared. I went to warp away, but alas, I was warp disrupted! EEK! And...he just held me there. I tried flying slowly to the WH entrance, but he kept following me. Unfortunately, I had no guns or any modules to escape (I would have put on a cloak, but trial accounts cannot train for them).

After a few minutes, one of his fellows appeared in an Ibis. I thought "s***!, I'm dead!". Believe me, that was their intention. No guns, warp stabalisers, drones or anything, I was up a creek without a paddle. Unfortunately, I had some loot in my hull, and I wasn't about to let it go without resistance.

Eventually, I tried one last idea (actually, my only idea that didn't involve floating slowly across the estimated 6.4AU to the entrance haha).I made sure I was aligned to the saved entrance and set myself as bait and ejected from my Magnate. The one who warp disrupted me took the bait and warp disrupted my pod. With his focus off my Magnate, I hopped my pod back into my ship, mashed the warp button and flew away!!! Can't believe that worked!!!!!!!

All shields gone, the hull armour with only 17% left, I made it to the entrance, jumped through the WH and docked at the nearest station to repair.

I did a little happy dance in front my computer.

Anyway, I have a few simple counter measures for future similar situations in my training queue. I don't want to have to trust desperate trickery too often. Phew!

You know what grenadine turns cold cola into? Roy Rogers! You know what grenadine turns warm cola into? You tell ME when I throw it in your face!- Roger

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