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Newbie Question on drone bays
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Notorious Lee Wolstencroft
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#1 - 2011-11-19 15:24:30 UTC
Hello,

Sorry for such a basic question but i have just started playing Eve & currently have an active Burst ship of which i have just purchased a mining drone but have realized it doesn't have a drone bay.

Can i add one & if so how?

Thanks.
Buzzmong
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2011-11-19 15:31:33 UTC
No, you can't add a drone bay to ships. Nor can you alter drone bandwidth. They're part of the design ethoses of that ship and race.

If you want drone bays on nearly all your ships and you love drones, fly Gallente or to a lesser extent, Amarr.
Kariel Lateef
Space Meanies Inc.
#3 - 2011-11-19 15:32:40 UTC
No you cannot add a drone bay, sorry. Best bet if you want to use mining drones is to cross train Gallente Frigates. Even then I would use the Navitas for mining and use the drone bay for a light scout drone to keep the rats at bay and just use mining lasers, the bonus from that ship goes to them instead of the drones. In my opinion mining drones are not worth it in the smaller ships.
Notorious Lee Wolstencroft
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2011-11-19 15:39:04 UTC
Ok thanks for the replies so quickly.

Would you advise i purchase a probe ship if i want to do mining to earn some isk? because i basically need more cargo hold?

I already have a cargo expander installed.
Archare
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2011-11-19 15:46:14 UTC
For aspiring miners there is a well known and fairly complete guide to mining.
http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadid=434899
This explains the mechanics and optimal ships for the profession very well even if some of the information is a little outdated in terms of isk values.
Notorious Lee Wolstencroft
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2011-11-19 15:51:05 UTC
Thanks it looks like the link no longer exists though for the guide.
Archare
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2011-11-19 17:08:19 UTC
oh didn't realize but thanks to the power of google...

http://dl.eve-files.com/media/corp/chromophobia/completeminersguide_v3-0.pdf
Flakey Foont
#8 - 2011-11-19 17:08:51 UTC
Try this link: Mining Guide
Lili Lu
#9 - 2011-11-20 00:56:33 UTC
Minmatar got the short end of the mining frig and cruiser. Do not buy a Scythe if you train Minmatar cruiser. It is terrible.

Any of the other races has a better mining cruiser. If you like the idea of mining drones then train Gallente cruiser or Amarr cruiser. Those two mining cruisers have a bonus for mining drones. Most people train Caldari and use an Osprey. It's up to you if you want to moo and follow the herd.

Regardless, then if you really still like mining, train mining barge. Do not buy a Procurer. It is also a piece of crap like the scythe. Train just a little longer to use a Retriever. And then begin training for Exhumers.
Notorious Lee Wolstencroft
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#10 - 2011-11-20 14:57:59 UTC
Thanks guys for all the replies & advice.