EVE New Citizens Q&A

Press escape, go to the audio settings and turn off the music there.



To join a Corp (any Corp) simply link its name, click on the link then press the "Apply to Join" -button at the bottom.
Joining RvB is only a matter of someone getting around to accepting your application (usually a few hours to a day max; be sure to join their public channel, "R-v-B" (without the ""), and read the MOTD), but otherwise, usually there will be some sort of screening process ranging from days to weeks.


While Eve University especially caters to new players and thus requires virtually no special Eve Online knowledge, even they like applicants to have done the tutorials. They do, however, REALLY like new members to have a least some familiarity with their rules; last time I checked you will be required to give a written report on them during your interview, seriously.

On the other hand, be aware that while RvB has no such requirement (and very few "rules" at all), it is about blowing stuff up. Thus a new player might find himself thrown into a fundamentally hostile environment (3000 players out for his blood, not counting external wardecs) that he is not ready for. Also, it might be difficult to set up a steady stream of income which is necessary to cover his - inevitable - ship losses.
Then again, RvB DOES care about newbie members, you will find helpful people everywhere. Here is a nice "live report" of a month-old new player and his adventures with RvB: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=315016&find=unread

Welcome!!

Glad you're having fun already!

Just remember to take the good with the bad - and when the bad strikes don't take it too hard!

C&P :)

tl;dr for my experience so far (~2.5 months in) is that there's d*cks everywhere but most people are generally pretty cool, especially if you message them when the need arises. Note that this has nothing to do with whether or not they will kill/scam/gank/etc you :)