CoG EVE Online Discussion

[Trihex]

Just applied to the Corp... I soloed through a bit of the game a while back, but haven't played in probably over a year... Might be cool to try hooking up with a real Corp and see where it takes me.

Character name is Valen Dakar

[NSFW]

Hey I am back and will be applying to the corp shortly. My name is something i can't remember right now, just got signed up last night but it does have the letters NSFW capitalized in it. something like this:

NeSaFu Wato

or close to it. I will be applying today.

[Zrikz]

I really need to get on when other people are on or post my skill chart and find someone willing to walk me through what I need to train so I can get a stronger ship / better weapons.

I've been training skills for like 3 months kinda randomly.

[CES]

Post the skill chart here, there's plenty of people who can give out advice on what to train.

I really, really want to play again but I have the worst track record with MMO's. EVE is actually the one I played for the longest, 9 whole months. In that time I saw (I think) 4 war decs, about a dozen corp ops (including at least 3 instances of utterly destroying an asteroid belt with our mighty mining ships), lots of pewpew and multiple big fights. It certainly isnt boring, just tedious at points.

[NSFW]

If I want to fight what should i train?

I am on a quest where I have to kill the leader of the angel pirates. he has a spider drone. i have a medium slot propulsion damper but I need to train a couple electronics skills (or just 1) but I"m not sure how to train skills. It looks like i have to buy skills when i click on the tab but I'm wondering if the price changes depending on what station i'm at?

Do I sound like I have no idea what I'm doing? probably, but I'm super new.

[NSFW]

Nm my previous post. I'm starting to get the hang of this but um... Do I gotta be at the corp home station to apply to the corp?

[CES]

Originally Posted by NSFW

If I want to fight what should i train?

I am on a quest where I have to kill the leader of the angel pirates. he has a spider drone. i have a medium slot propulsion damper but I need to train a couple electronics skills (or just 1) but I"m not sure how to train skills. It looks like i have to buy skills when i click on the tab but I'm wondering if the price changes depending on what station i'm at?

Do I sound like I have no idea what I'm doing? probably, but I'm super new.

Skills are trained by purchasing skillbooks (the cost does indeed differ from station to station. If you're in the Shihuken system, Senda is the nearest place for cheap skillbooks) Once you purchase them, right click on the skillbook when it's in your inventory and it'll vanish and start training the skill.

As for what to train, it never hurts to train High Speed Maneuvering to enable the use of proper afterburners and (I think it's called) Energy Manipulation to get access to cap boosters. As for weapons training, it's usually based around which type of ship you fly since they offer bonuses to a set type of weapon. The list goes like:

Caldari: Missiles
Gallente: Hybrid/Drones
Minmatar: Railguns
Amarr: Energy

And yes, you have to be in the home station to apply.

Edit: Dont wall of text something then read the next post.

[Ten19]

Just so everyone's aware, my subscriptions to EVE are currently running out soon and am hoping to get a new Director in the corp to help out with new apps and maybe get some ops going. As always, I'll be back. EVE never leaves my sight for too long.

[NSFW]

Thanks CES, I'm minmatar so I'm going to start on those rail guns. I should probably finish the tutorial missions before making my way to shihuken right? I'm at Eystur/haudaugago right now and it might be a long trip.

[rahsoul]

Originally Posted by CES

Minmatar: Railguns

Just a small correction, Minmatar bonuses are for Projectile Weapons, meaning Autocannons and Artillery.

[CES]

Originally Posted by NSFW

Thanks CES, I'm minmatar so I'm going to start on those rail guns. I should probably finish the tutorial missions before making my way to shihuken right? I'm at Eystur/haudaugago right now and it might be a long trip.

Yes, finish the tutorials. You get two free frigates from it, a great boost to start out.

Originally Posted by rahsoul

Just a small correction, Minmatar bonuses are for Projectile Weapons, meaning Autocannons and Artillery.

Duly noted. Good job I never flew any junkyard rat ship bigger than a frigate.

[MagGnome]

I'm really glad I've managed to stay away from this game.

I'd probably spend way too much time playing it.

[Goronmon]

So, who can invite to the Corp? Tossed up an application yesterday but realized I don't even know who is still playing.

[rahsoul]

Originally Posted by Goronmon

So, who can invite to the Corp? Tossed up an application yesterday but realized I don't even know who is still playing.

That would be me. I just got the ability today (I think), just give me some time to sort myself out, figure out what all these buttons/tabs are for, and you'll be behind our bars in a jiffy.

[Zrikz]

So I currently have the thorax, I want something better and I duno where to go from here. Here is my full skill chart.

[rahsoul]

Well, if you want to stick with Gallente, then your best option is the Brutix for now. It's a Gallente Battle Cruiser. I personally prefer the Myrmidon, but that is a more drone intensive ship. The Brutix is basically the big brother of the Thorax. I can post the fitting I would use a bit later if you like, or you can google some.

[CES]

I second the nomination of the Brutix as a replacement for your Wangship. It'll serve you well till you get your hands on a 'Thron.

[OldeWolf]

Brutix > Myrmidon

On EVE, I'm a drone hater by character and choice.

Ain't gonna let no drone do the dirty work for me; I get my own hands dirty and damn loving it.

[Zrikz]

I will give the Brutix a looksie. I'll take any recommendations for fittings. I'm using some medium turrets or whatever ya wanna call it and thats it really. Medium shield I think.

[OldeWolf]

Brutix:

High: All T2 medium turrets
Mid: 1x Webber 3x cap recharger
Low: armor repper, t2 dmg mod, DCU II, 2x dmg resist (forgot mod name)

I think the above is correct.

One thing, Gallente is NOT a shield tanking race do don't even bother shield tanking them. Sure, there are a very few ships that can shield tank but overall, do not bother.