EVE General Discussion

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

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.

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 :).

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.

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.

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!

Really stupid question here.

What is "FW"?

:)

FW = Faction Warfare

Eve Uni Faction Warfare Page

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.

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.