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Best Way To Make ISK?
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Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2014-05-03 08:52:02 UTC
No matter what corp i join, militia i join, i still have to deal with backstabbers, and people who troll and kill there own militiants i don't know what else to do for cash i have 43 days to make a PLEX..... and i'm down to 50M..... i'm running out of t1 frigates to use for Faction Warfare... Can someone give me some hints or tips..? Roll
Ovv Topik
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#2 - 2014-05-03 09:06:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Ovv Topik
Sounds to me suspiciously like someones trying to plex and just expecting everyone to leave him alone.

EvE is a social game. Expect 'interaction'.

Learn to Dscan effectively, and if you see a blob or pimp ship coming your way, just safe up and return to the plex when they leave.

The Merlin fit is heading in the right direction, but for plex defense lose the MWD for a AB. And try the double web SAAR fit. It's very effective with you sat on the warp in waiting for frigs to land right on top of you.

Rogue Mime wrote:
No matter what corp i join, militia i join, i still have to deal with backstabbers, and people who troll and kill there own militiants Roll
If your own Militia shot you, 9/10 times this is down to someone warping in on a timer someone else has run. If this is the case, FW will not be a rewarding experience for you.

And just pay the sub man! If you have the time to enjoy the game for several hours a day which it sounds like you do, how much is a months sub costing you per hour? Is that not money well spent?

Dont expect to just walk in to EvE and get a free meal. Build up your skills, Learn to do stuff. Try loads of content / ways to play - The isk will come. But it takes time.

"Nicknack, I'm in a shoe in space, on my computer, in my house, with a cup of coffee, in't that something." - Fly Safe PopPaddi. o7

Lost Greybeard
Drunken Yordles
#3 - 2014-05-03 09:09:35 UTC
Stop being bad at the game, and start winning when people jump you?

Seems like the most logical course of action.
Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2014-05-03 09:20:54 UTC
I already paid the damn sub why do you think i have 44 days. yeah a 12 day old toon is going to win fights.
Ovv Topik
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#5 - 2014-05-03 09:25:11 UTC
Rogue Mime wrote:
I already paid the damn sub why do you think i have 44 days. yeah a 12 day old toon is going to win fights.

You wont win your first fights. But neither did the guy who just beat you. Give him a 'GF' and more often thn not he'll give you all the help you want in improving your odds next time.

The wins will come.

"Nicknack, I'm in a shoe in space, on my computer, in my house, with a cup of coffee, in't that something." - Fly Safe PopPaddi. o7

Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2014-05-03 09:26:33 UTC
I guess i just need to start being smart when i plex but whatevers.. what Militia ain't full of awoxers.
Ovv Topik
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#7 - 2014-05-03 09:28:12 UTC
Rogue Mime wrote:
I guess i just need to start being smart when i plex but whatevers.. what Militia ain't full of awoxers.

So whats the awoxing story from your side?

"Nicknack, I'm in a shoe in space, on my computer, in my house, with a cup of coffee, in't that something." - Fly Safe PopPaddi. o7

Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#8 - 2014-05-03 09:29:48 UTC
Only advise I can give is to stop grinding and to start having fun. If you cannot afford paying 15 euro for your hobby your problems are really not with Eve.

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Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#9 - 2014-05-03 09:30:20 UTC
i didnt know that if you go into someone's small outpost they can kill you, so i went inside didnt realize someone was in there i sat there for a bit and then they killed me. and i mean someone from minamatar militia, not an enemy
Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2014-05-03 09:32:46 UTC
I can afford it but i'd rather not.
Ovv Topik
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#11 - 2014-05-03 09:36:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Ovv Topik
Rogue Mime wrote:
i didnt know that if you go into someone's small outpost they can kill you, so i went inside didnt realize someone was in there i sat there for a bit and then they killed me. and i mean someone from minamatar militia, not an enemy


As said: Learn to use Dscan.

So you learned a valuable lesson that day!

There are enough plexes to go around. Soon enough someone will warp in on your timer - and just see if you dont want to shoot them in the face.

Stick with it. Be smart cashing in your LP: http://www.evedata.org/iskPerLP.cgi I wouldn't be surprised if you got that plex in time.

"Nicknack, I'm in a shoe in space, on my computer, in my house, with a cup of coffee, in't that something." - Fly Safe PopPaddi. o7

Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#12 - 2014-05-03 09:38:04 UTC
So you prefer to not have fun than pay some pennies for sub?

You have no idea how game works, you have no skill nor experience to even have chances in fights and instead of joining people who could teach you all that you just want to spin around button and farm LP for plex.

Does that sound reasonable to you?

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Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#13 - 2014-05-03 09:38:14 UTC
Oh well F it, if i don't get the money for a plex within 43 days i'll just quit no worries, i mean its almost impossible to not get a plex within 43 days of LP whoring right?
Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#14 - 2014-05-03 09:38:53 UTC
Fun? Lol.... hahaha. This is your definition of Fun?
Ovv Topik
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#15 - 2014-05-03 09:40:42 UTC
Rogue Mime wrote:
Oh well F it, if i don't get the money for a plex within 43 days i'll just quit no worries, i mean its almost impossible to not get a plex within 43 days of LP whoring right?

Yea, with that attitude you'll be quitting either way.

I'm out.

"Nicknack, I'm in a shoe in space, on my computer, in my house, with a cup of coffee, in't that something." - Fly Safe PopPaddi. o7

Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2014-05-03 09:42:29 UTC
Oh well we'll see i mean it's just a game right?
Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#17 - 2014-05-03 09:43:29 UTC
43 days? Few hours more likely. But you will never know how because you don't want to learn about game and possibilities it offers, you just want to farm.

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Rogue Mime
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#18 - 2014-05-03 09:45:34 UTC
I just want to get a plex as fast as i can so i dont have to worry about resubbing, 15 dollars is Cat litter and Food for my cat, or 2 Grams of Weed, i'd rather spend it on that then on this game, obviously there are means of getting cash on this game, but being a noob the only major way i've heard so far is plexing.
Isidro Orlenard
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2014-05-03 10:47:50 UTC
How long have you been playing? If you're a total noob up to a few months old, you've barely scratched the surface of EVE. If you've played for a few years (your profile shows you've been with a group for 2 years) and still having this problem, then you've taken a wrong turn somewhere and that's why you're in the rut you're in now.

Another thing you seem to be missing is knowing the nature of EVE. People can be awesome and help each other out, or they can be the opposite and scam/bait newbies and prey on the weak for lolz.

I only have a few months experience in EVE and this was about 4 years ago; I am only coming back to it now. At that time, I was not able to skill up enough to make enough ISK to pay for my continuing sub. I did not have the skill, knowledge, or help. I was always told that I would need maybe a 6-month sub to skill up enough so that making enough ISK per month would be more consistent. This is partly why I am back to EVE --- to skill up some more, learn more about this game, and to find out whether I can reach the point of earning enough per month to buy a PLEX or two. For this, I am putting aside enough for a 6-12 month subscription.

If $15/£10 per month is still a fight between pet supplies, weed, or EVE, then you're not in the proper mindset to learn and enjoy EVE. Go and care for your pet, smoke your weed, and if after a few months you've got more disposable income, come back. I don't think EVE is going anywhere.

Good luck!
Jur Tissant
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#20 - 2014-05-03 10:55:14 UTC  |  Edited by: Jur Tissant
You shouldn't expect to be raking in ISK with a PvP based activity if you're only a few weeks in. Still, Dscan can be your best friend there - if you detect someone within 1 AU and aren't up for a fight, it's time to go.

Of course, you can also try your hand at other activities such as planetary interaction, exploration, and so on. My income comes from a variety of sources, not just one.

Don't expect it to be super easy and don't expect to be able to afford to PLEX your account before the third month or so. At your point, 50 mil sounds pretty standard.
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