EVE New Citizens Q&A

I'm a vet who's taken some time away from the game as of late, only to discover that my Eve social circle has all but vanished while i was gone. Looking for a new group to do Highsec stuffs with again, this game isn't much fun solo.

I'm based primarily in Forge, and roam a good portion of Caldari space. (though i collected ALL my assests before my departure in Jita, and don't want to move that much crap ever again)

Any ideas on where to look?

[deep jazzy voice]

Well hallo thar ol friend! How's it goin?

You right dat solo be no fun. Always bettah ta be wit sumone else. More if possible. Mmmmm... all dose people coming tagethar... makes me all excited jus thinkin bout it!


Yo best bet be goin out an trying new things. Meet new peeps. Fight dem. Pound dem a bit. Or be pounded on if it be yo thing!

Don worreh... it only hurts a bit at furst... then when you be loosened up a bit it nuthin but cloud nine frum dere!


Or you can come to ol Fluffers ere. Ahll teacha some stuff.

Now pucka up! Imma buttah some biscuits!!!

[/deep jazzy voice]



Okay... so... You do have options.

Personally, I am a believer in going out and finding people. In my experience, the more "cozy" groups that people envision joining typically do not advertise themselves. They simply go and do the thing the like.
What you need to do is go where they might be and do the same thing. Sooner or later, they will pick up on this (especially if you are likable) and they may invite you to join their little troop.

But first... the age old question of EVE must be answered: what do you want to do?


Where you go to look for people will depend very heavily on what you want to do.

Do you want to engage in PvP? You may want to base yourself close to Low-sec "hotspots." Or get involved in Faction Warfare.

Do you want to do industry? You may want to engage people more on the Science and Industry boards. Make some connections and build trust.

Do you want to explore and/or rely heavily on teamwork? Look at Wormhole corporations on the Recruitment Board.

Do you want to take part in large alliance level warfare? Do some research on what alliances exist out in null-sec space. Talk to a recruiter or a diplomat. Ask.