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On the FRINGE!

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Avett Brother
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2013-06-07 16:29:00 UTC
I'm a new player. Been online for like 21 days or so.

I play sporadically, when I can for as long as I can. Married, kids, dogs, full-time job, etc keep me from becoming the Champion of all things Eve, but I don't mind. Its fun so far but I'm ready for some real action.

So, I was wondering a few things.

Is it possible/realistic to become a Fringe adventurer?

What I mean by that is, can I dock somewhere in a high security area but close enough to some lower security areas that I can delve into some PVP or higher risk mining/adventuring without having to go through 9 jumps?

I'd love to know that I can set up shop/base in a secure area but jump fairly quickly into some PVP. Quick enough so that if the child starts screaming I can scurry back and dock while not having to worry about a bunch of jumps.

I have not PVP'd yet. (I've been killed by invisible enemies) I'm kind of ashamed by this as my nature dictates I'm a carebear. I don't wanna be that while I'm in Eve. I want to be something...different. But, all the while I need to be ready for real-life to call me back to reality.

If there is some game mechanic I'm not utilizing or other suggestions then I wholeheartedly welcome them.

For the record, I've mined, manufactured a few things, finished quite a few tutorials, PVE missions, outfitted ships, bought ships, sold ships, and tried salvaging (though my pods never seem to find anything.

Thanks, and love this game. So damn intricate!

Avett Brother

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Rhivre
TarNec
Invisible Exchequer
#2 - 2013-06-07 16:30:52 UTC
Yes, it is very possible.

Hek for example is an 0.5 system, and is close to lowsec system.

This is a very useful site for finding highsec places next to Lowsec

Dotlan
Anslo
Scope Works
#3 - 2013-06-07 16:30:56 UTC
Yes sir you can. Find a border system (0.5, 0.6) near or that is a market hub and have fun. Look at the universe map often to see what amount of pilots are present in what systems so you don't run into a gate camp without being prepared.

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Ranger 1
Ranger Corp
Vae. Victis.
#4 - 2013-06-07 16:32:14 UTC
Avett Brother wrote:
I'm a new player. Been online for like 21 days or so.

I play sporadically, when I can for as long as I can. Married, kids, dogs, full-time job, etc keep me from becoming the Champion of all things Eve, but I don't mind. Its fun so far but I'm ready for some real action.

So, I was wondering a few things.

Is it possible/realistic to become a Fringe adventurer?

What I mean by that is, can I dock somewhere in a high security area but close enough to some lower security areas that I can delve into some PVP or higher risk mining/adventuring without having to go through 9 jumps?

I'd love to know that I can set up shop/base in a secure area but jump fairly quickly into some PVP. Quick enough so that if the child starts screaming I can scurry back and dock while not having to worry about a bunch of jumps.

I have not PVP'd yet. (I've been killed by invisible enemies) I'm kind of ashamed by this as my nature dictates I'm a carebear. I don't wanna be that while I'm in Eve. I want to be something...different. But, all the while I need to be ready for real-life to call me back to reality.

If there is some game mechanic I'm not utilizing or other suggestions then I wholeheartedly welcome them.

For the record, I've mined, manufactured a few things, finished quite a few tutorials, PVE missions, outfitted ships, bought ships, sold ships, and tried salvaging (though my pods never seem to find anything.

Thanks, and love this game. So damn intricate!

Avett Brother

I'll let others comment on the rest for now, but if you're being killed by invisible enemies you need to check your overview settings.

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Avett Brother
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2013-06-07 16:34:59 UTC
Ranger 1 wrote:

I'll let others comment on the rest for now, but if you're being killed by invisible enemies you need to check your overview settings.


Hey Ranger, actually this has only happened to me a few times and only within the first few days of playing. I had already read a thread (before I started playing) that mentioned what you mentioned.

Apparently I was "sniped" or some such jabber. Funny in my eyes. I never got mad, just ummm....envious :).

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Francine Diderot
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2013-06-07 16:40:27 UTC
Like the others have said, Eve is a massive, massive game with what is it? 7500 star systems by now. Dotlan that was already linked is one of the best resources. Together with EveMon it's going to be your best friend in this game.

Find a border system somewhere on Dotlan and just move there. I'd suggest a border system to a faction warfare piece of lowsec because those have more traffic.

Good luck.
Paul Panala
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#7 - 2013-06-07 16:41:04 UTC
Yes, just be warned that if a low-sec system is desirable for obvious reasons, it will be a very active system. Gate camps, combat scanners, ect, just be ready.
Dring Dingle
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#8 - 2013-06-07 16:51:04 UTC
Jan is always quite busy!
Pepper Solette
Doomheim
#9 - 2013-06-07 17:04:53 UTC
Piekura is good too. One jump into Mara where you get some lowsec Pirates. There's a good lowsec pipe there and it's also a few jumps from null.

Not too far from Jita as well.

Good luck in your adventures.

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Avett Brother
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2013-06-07 18:11:07 UTC
Awesome, thanks for all the replies and suggestions.

I can't wait to get home and pick up camp then move. I'm ready to get blown up.

Thanks all :)

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Freakdevil
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2013-06-07 18:38:50 UTC
PVP in disposable frigs and cruisers on a alt that you just want some PVP fun with. A few days training and then join a casual PVP corp. Perhaps something in FW. Keep your main for industrial and empire stuff. Keeps it clean and separate. Plus the dual training option is ideal for someone who has more cash than free time.

Have fun!
Rhivre
TarNec
Invisible Exchequer
#12 - 2013-06-07 18:40:57 UTC
Freakdevil wrote:
PVP in disposable frigs and cruisers on a alt that you just want some PVP fun with. A few days training and then join a casual PVP corp. Perhaps something in FW. Keep your main for industrial and empire stuff. Keeps it clean and separate. Plus the dual training option is ideal for someone who has more cash than free time.

Have fun!



I agree

I have just put a new alt into FW, she has around 2m SP and is in a rifter, so keeps getting blown up when she engages stuff, but, its a lot of fun.

Otherwise RvB are also good
Avett Brother
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#13 - 2013-06-07 18:44:34 UTC
Really stupid question here.

What is "FW"?

:)

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Avett Brother
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#14 - 2013-06-07 18:50:03 UTC
Paul Panala wrote:
Yes, just be warned that if a low-sec system is desirable for obvious reasons, it will be a very active system. Gate camps, combat scanners, ect, just be ready.


Its funny, before I even started playing the game I started reading the forums, tutorials online, etc. knowing this was a huge game with very intricate mechanics. I learned about scams, gate campers, wormhole campers, and douches before I even got in game.

So far, I have fallen for no scams and haven't run into very many douches.

So far...

With that being said, I do intend to purchase a few cheap frigates and outfit them with different loadouts. I expect to have my arse handed to me on a silver platter more times than not.

I do appreciate the warning though!

I've also invested in an updated clone and working on my skills to create more clones.

Like one clone simply for PVP and my main for doing less risky stuff.

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Rhivre
TarNec
Invisible Exchequer
#15 - 2013-06-07 18:55:15 UTC
Ranger 1
Ranger Corp
Vae. Victis.
#16 - 2013-06-07 19:18:29 UTC  |  Edited by: Ranger 1
Avett Brother wrote:
Ranger 1 wrote:

I'll let others comment on the rest for now, but if you're being killed by invisible enemies you need to check your overview settings.


Hey Ranger, actually this has only happened to me a few times and only within the first few days of playing. I had already read a thread (before I started playing) that mentioned what you mentioned.

Apparently I was "sniped" or some such jabber. Funny in my eyes. I never got mad, just ummm....envious :).

Oh no, I wasn't trying to imply you were getitng irrationally angry. Quite the opposite, your attitude is highly commendable. Smile

I'm just saying it pays to check your overview and make sure that all the player piloted ship types are checked to show up (Attack Battle Cruisers in particular), and make sure that you don't have too much unnecessary stuff cluttering your overview as that can force snipers out of your view (off the bottom of your overview, forcing you to scroll down).

On mine usually only potential targets show (and often stations for quick warp outs.)

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Avett Brother
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2013-06-07 19:24:19 UTC
Ranger 1 wrote:


Oh no, I wasn't trying to imply you were getitng irrationally angry. Quite the opposite, your attitude is highly commendable.



For sure :) And I didn't read your reply as such, just a good friendly warning. And actually, your last post is even more helpful with the explanation of the overview.

Because I just realized what you meant (Wasn't 100% which part of my UI was my overview - now I know!) Its like one of those great EVE mysteries has been revealed to me.

LOL - I'm an idiot.

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Ranger 1
Ranger Corp
Vae. Victis.
#18 - 2013-06-07 19:28:52 UTC  |  Edited by: Ranger 1
Avett Brother wrote:
Ranger 1 wrote:


Oh no, I wasn't trying to imply you were getitng irrationally angry. Quite the opposite, your attitude is highly commendable.



For sure :) And I didn't read your reply as such, just a good friendly warning. And actually, your last post is even more helpful with the explanation of the overview.

Because I just realized what you meant (Wasn't 100% which part of my UI was my overview - now I know!) Its like one of those great EVE mysteries has been revealed to me.

LOL - I'm an idiot.

Smile No, not at all. At least not in my eyes.

The Overview is one of the more complicated interfaces in the game to get set up correctly. In fact I plan on watching further UI improvements that deal with using and setting up the Overview very closely, as right now I think it is one of the major reasons why many new players get frustrated and stay in High Sec where it usually isn't as critical to survival.

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JamnOne
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#19 - 2013-06-07 19:33:31 UTC
You can always join FW. You will be a target regardless if you are in Hi Sec or Lo. You can still enjoy your carebearing nature while always having that slight risk someone is going to get you. The only problem you might have is if you need to jump quickly but your faction doesn't own the station in the area.
Cephalus
Epic Logistic
#20 - 2013-06-07 20:54:30 UTC
there is plenty of stations in low sec to that you can dock up in if you need to go and watch your kid,

if you go out in 0.0 however allot of stations are player owned which might prevent you from using them.
and if you join faction warefare you will not be able to dock in enemy stations.

alternative to using stations as safe can be to fit a cloak.
gimps your ship a little but might work out for you depending on what you do.
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