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Not sure what to do as a newbie.
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Valkyri Vrix
ASATRU
#1 - 2017-04-09 10:48:05 UTC
Hello. I've just started playing and started the tutorial. After getting frustrated with "I'm suppose to pick up cargo/Loot from pirates" and kept searching through the wreakage and nothing. Aura claimed she had it highlighted, but nothing was found. I kept getting blasted by more ships and had to restart from the station. Haha 4x! So I delete the tutorial AI Aura (wished I didn't and like to get her back, but not sure how.)

That said. Where do I go from here? How do I get missions for a lowbie? Very lost.
Keno Skir
#2 - 2017-04-09 11:25:03 UTC
You do the tutorial (properly) because it is designed to help you learn to play. Most likely the issues you had are a result of you either not reading the instructions properly or performing the actions before you were told to.

With that said, you can find missions by visiting Agents, and can find Agents by using the Agent Finder.

G'luck Pirate

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Do Little
Bluenose Trading
#3 - 2017-04-09 12:11:00 UTC
The Inception tutorial will teach you the basic mechanics of Eve gameplay - if you follow instructions! While the tutorial is scripted, the game is a sandbox - you can do whatever you want and the tutorial isn't smart enough to guide you back.

I recommend you ask the GMs to reset the tutorial for you (press F12 in game). The full tutorial will take 2-3 hours.

When you've completed it, it will direct you to the career agents for your race - there are 45 missions from 5 agents that will give you additional experience, a number of free ships and skill books, some ISK (in-game currency) and some standing with your faction. If you loot the wrecks in the career missions you should find a reasonable selection of weapons, ammo and defensive modules to fit a ship.

Step 3, for most players will be the Sisters of Eve epic arc - https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Sisters_of_EVE_Epic_Arc_-_The_Blood-Stained_Stars

This 50 mission chain will give you a tour of New Eden. Quite a bit of lore if you read the mission text and enough ISK to fit and fly a cruiser.

At that point, you should have a better idea what you want to do in the game and start looking for a player corporation that supports that playstyle.

If you get lost, ask in rookie chat or here in New Citizens Q&A. If you prefer to dig stuff up for yourself https://www.eveuniversity.org/ is an excellent resource. CCP have also recorded a number of Flight Academy videos you can find in the Help tool (F12 in game) or on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczUeYqoS7d40bkeWmJHXGw

Good luck and welcome to Eve.
Tipa Riot
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2017-04-09 12:20:55 UTC
I still think the best way is still to (right) click on everything and see what happens and read the texts / tooltips. Also don't forget the neocom menu usually on the upper left side. You get used to the controls after a couple of hours.

I'm my own NPC alt.
Valkyri Vrix
ASATRU
#5 - 2017-04-09 12:54:26 UTC
Keno Skir wrote:
You do the tutorial (properly) because it is designed to help you learn to play. Most likely the issues you had are a result of you either not reading the instructions properly or performing the actions before you were told to.

With that said, you can find missions by visiting Agents, and can find Agents by using the Agent Finder.

G'luck Pirate


Tried to do it properly. I was to the point grabbing the cargo and then heading back to base. When I couldn't find "the right one" I got frustrated and thought by deleting it, it would reset. My big mistake. I have been checking out YouTube vids on the game.
Keno Skir
#6 - 2017-04-09 12:58:03 UTC
Valkyri Vrix wrote:
Keno Skir wrote:
You do the tutorial (properly) because it is designed to help you learn to play. Most likely the issues you had are a result of you either not reading the instructions properly or performing the actions before you were told to.

With that said, you can find missions by visiting Agents, and can find Agents by using the Agent Finder.

G'luck Pirate


Tried to do it properly. I was to the point grabbing the cargo and then heading back to base. When I couldn't find "the right one" I got frustrated and thought by deleting it, it would reset. My big mistake. I have been checking out YouTube vids on the game.


Fair play mate i didn't mean to come across as snarky there :) In truth i didn't do the tutorial either years ago (not that there was one really). Use the forums, Youtube and Reddit religiously and you should muddle through ok.

Get in touch if there's anything specific i can help you understand Pirate

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250,000 Bonus SP when you start an Alpha Clone HERE <---
Mukali
Defying Vision
#7 - 2017-04-10 00:06:10 UTC
Don't forget the career agents - they will give you the basics on a few areas. Finally, find a good corp. Learning is much easier when you have a bunch of other players to help you.
DeMichael Crimson
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#8 - 2017-04-10 00:25:41 UTC
Hello and welcome to Eve.

Do Little's quote is very good advice, I highly advise that you follow it.

Do Little wrote:
The Inception tutorial will teach you the basic mechanics of Eve gameplay - if you follow instructions! While the tutorial is scripted, the game is a sandbox - you can do whatever you want and the tutorial isn't smart enough to guide you back.

I recommend you ask the GMs to reset the tutorial for you (press F12 in game). The full tutorial will take 2-3 hours.

When you've completed it, it will direct you to the career agents for your race - there are 45 missions from 5 agents that will give you additional experience, a number of free ships and skill books, some ISK (in-game currency) and some standing with your faction. If you loot the wrecks in the career missions you should find a reasonable selection of weapons, ammo and defensive modules to fit a ship.

Step 3, for most players will be the Sisters of Eve epic arc - https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Sisters_of_EVE_Epic_Arc_-_The_Blood-Stained_Stars

This 50 mission chain will give you a tour of New Eden. Quite a bit of lore if you read the mission text and enough ISK to fit and fly a cruiser.

At that point, you should have a better idea what you want to do in the game and start looking for a player corporation that supports that playstyle.

If you get lost, ask in rookie chat or here in New Citizens Q&A. If you prefer to dig stuff up for yourself https://www.eveuniversity.org/ is an excellent resource. CCP have also recorded a number of Flight Academy videos you can find in the Help tool (F12 in game) or on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczUeYqoS7d40bkeWmJHXGw

Good luck and welcome to Eve.

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Lulu Lunette
Savage Moon Society
#9 - 2017-04-10 01:46:14 UTC
I dunno what to do either. P

@lunettelulu7
Alincer Trossereides
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2017-04-11 07:09:50 UTC
I know what to do, but I don't know how to do it. Ugh

Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand.
Swazette
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2017-04-11 22:21:52 UTC
Valkyri Vrix wrote:
Hello. I've just started playing and started the tutorial. After getting frustrated with "I'm suppose to pick up cargo/Loot from pirates" and kept searching through the wreakage and nothing. Aura claimed she had it highlighted, but nothing was found. I kept getting blasted by more ships and had to restart from the station. Haha 4x! So I delete the tutorial AI Aura (wished I didn't and like to get her back, but not sure how.)

That said. Where do I go from here? How do I get missions for a lowbie? Very lost.


Message me in the game, I will help you where I can. I am still new but went through the tutorials and know my way around the interface pretty good. Remind me of who you are and why you are messaging when you do.