Advise on the new-player signup experience!

This video will help the new players who want to signup in EVE Online

Standalone client. It is how I have always played since the inception of Eve.  You definitely can play on a Mac.Alpha is the free account where you have access to basic ships and modules. Omega is the paid account where you have access to all of the ships and modules in the game.You can only train skills on one character at a time without buying the multi-character training. The race and gender which cannot be changed. I think that is the most important decisions. Appearance of the character can be changed.ISK is the in game money which is used to purchase ships etc. Plex is used for many things including Omega & ships skins. Eve is a game where you will constantly be learning. I’ve played the game sine June 2003 and there are still things I learn all the time. Eve is a great community and you can make some great friends in the game.

Hello future resident of New Eden, I'm CMDR Henckes and I'll be guiding you though the process to be a brand new citizen of New Eden in EVE Online!

Since EVE Online is a online and multiplayer game it is necessary you have an account that can be created on the EVE Online site, other alternative is you to play though steam and use your steam account to play EVE, so it is up to you what you think fit better for you.

There are two types of subscription, the Omega and the Alpha, the Alpha is the free one, for who is starting it is perfect, it gives you access to most of things at the game, while the Omega is a paid subscription that will allow you have access to some things early and give advantages like skills training.

If you have a friend that already play the game he can send you a referral code, but remember to use it you must create an account out side the steam to redeem it, it will give you 1,000,000 Skill Points to be spent in the game.

After that you need to download the game, though the site or if you decide the steam account you must Download the game though the steam launch. Remember if you download though the steam when you open the game it will open the EVE Online launcher, and it will download some update before you are able to play.

After all that you be able to open your game and the first thing you will have to do is create a new character. You have 4 options of race to choose, each one with different ships, starter locations and lore, read with cautions and choose the one you are more attached to. Remember you just have 3 slots of characters, if this slots are all occupied you have to delete at least one of the existing characters to create another.

You must remember that your character name is permanent so take care choosing one to avoid future regrets, for the appearance it is possible to change it in the future paying for it.

For understand the currency I will resume each one to easy understand:

ISK: Is the main and the base currency of the game, it is attached to the character and will buy only things in regular stores

PLEX: Is the premium currency that you buy it with real money and it gives you access to upgrade to Omega Account and character transfer, you cab even buy ISK with it.

Loyalty Points: It is a special points that you earn doing task to some corporations, it will allow you buy exclusive itens.

Evermarks: The points for the cosmetic section of the game, are points earned with special missions for the Paragon NPCs, it has some restrictions, like ship types for the mission completion.

After that when starting the game and finish the tutorial I recommend you to follow the career paths, you can choose the best one for or, if it is Soldier, Enforcer, Industrialist or Explorer, Since the game is very complex it is a nice start to follow those or at least one of this careers, the tutorial won't be enough to introduce to the game as whole and without it you probably will be a little lost at the begging.

I'll write what I wish they had sent me when I started playing, I hope it's useful!

Should I play on Steam or the standalone client?

The game allows you to choose, it's up to you, I really like steam because it allows our friends and other games to be aggregated in one place, making your life a lot easier. If you've already downloaded the standalone version, you can just log in via steam, you don't need to create another one.

Can I play on Mac or Linux?

Yes and no haha. The game has support for Mac, but when it comes to Linux, it's a bit complex to run, as it doesn't have support, so it's up to you. Many players use steam play and manage to run it without any problems.

What are the differences between Alpha and Omega accounts?

The game has two types of account, Alpha is free and Omega is paid. In summary, progression and limits are better for paid accounts, such as unrestricted skills, access to all ships and modules. You can easily play with the free account and, if you feel like it, change your account.

How many characters can I have?

You can have up to 3 characters, who will not log in simultaneously. To train more than one at the same time, you will have to pay for additional training.

What are the most important decisions in character creation and are they reversible?

When you create a character, you'll need to choose one of four factions, which will basically change the start of your journey and won't have any impact on your gameplay in the future. Of the points that do have an influence and are unalterable, I would point out that your name and gender cannot change.

What do the different currencies mean? ISK, PLEX, EverMarks, LP - I'm lost!

ISK: This is the game's main currency, which you earn by carrying out the game's overview, such as carrying out missions and selling items.

PLEX: Another currency, but a premium one, which you have to buy with real money or ISK on the internal market, allowing you to buy skins, special items, etc.

EverMarks: These are the points from AIR missions or daily challenges, which you use to customize your game cosmetically.

LP: You get them for carrying out missions for NPCs or fighting in War Factions. You use them to buy special items and sell them for ISK.

Should I sign up using a referral code? Where do I find them and are they all the same?

Signing up with it will reward you with skill points, which will speed up your initial development in the game. Any player can generate a referral link, or even an influencer you like, they usually release their codes.

What else should I know?

I recommend not playing alone, all games are better with interaction, try playing with your friends, or join existing communities, there are several discords.

I wouldn't say that the tutorial is 100% essential, but if you're not going to follow it, try watching videos on youtube to learn, it's a good starter, but you'll feel lost regardless haha.

Why You Should Create Your EVE Online Account Through Steam

I highly recommend creating your EVE Online account via Steam, as it comes with multiple benefits and zero drawbacks.

Advantages of Using Steam

1. Better Pricing - Steam offers regional pricing, meaning you can get Omega or packs cheaper in some cases. Selecting a USD-based region saves around 6% compared to EU and players from India get a 20% lower prices on all packs and subscriptions. You can later convert your Steam account into a regular EVE account and take advantage of official site deals too.

2. Playtime Tracking - Steam keeps track of your play hours, letting you brag about your dedication.

3. You also get access to Steam overlays, community boards, avatars, backgrounds, friends, and other social features.

4. Easy Remote Play Access - With GeForceNow, you can access EVE Online from any device with a screen, making it easy to switch skills or refresh market orders from your mobile phone. While you can do this with a regular account, Steam integration makes it quicker and more convenient.

So start with Steam, then convert it into a regular EVE account - this way, you get the best of both worlds.