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Posted by Alex Sinclair in EVE Online

It's your first day in New Eden. You're a fresh-faced rookie who has just undocked for your big adventure! What fun! What joy! What's that?! Why are they flying straight towards me?! Oh heavens, no!

Looking back to your very first week playing EVE, what would you have benefitted from knowing? What weren't you taught in the tutorial that you wish you were? Send us your survival tips!

We're looking for at least 50 words in your submissions. So if your advice is just 'don't undock', explain why.

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Created at 11:45am, 7th February, 2024. Page last updated at 2:43pm, 16th May, 2024.
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orik Kado 2/14/2024, 5:04:49 PM

Without a doubt, EVE Online is a game with a learning curve that's almost like climbing a wall without any footholds. However, I want to leave you with a series of tips that I hope can guide you on your journey.

Patience is the key to everything; this game isn't one of those where you're rewarded in 5 minutes. Advancing in EVE requires time and dedication, and with enough perseverance, you'll reach the point where something clicks internally, and you start moving like a fish in water. It's basically playing Dark Souls with spaceships, so patience and learning are everything.
Don't try to do everything with a single character. At the beginning, you might feel tempted to do industry, PvP, mining, trading, etc. This implies having to level up many skills that will make your character have various abilities but ultimately not excel at anything. Try to focus on a few activities first, and then you can start creating other accounts to focus on those other skills
When starting out, try to find one of the many ISK-generating activities that you enjoy. Don't go for the one that generates the most ISK regardless of whether you like it or not, or you'll end up seeing it as a job and eventually stop doing it. EVE is more than ISK. If you find something you enjoy doing, I assure you that you will specialize in it so much that ISK will never be a problem again.

greybill 2/13/2024, 10:22:02 PM

Never trust Jita local chat.

Nobody is going to double your ISK, no matter how well you read the rules in their bio.
That contract with the faction module that has a buy-order up for a couple hundred million? If it was legit, the guy would have sold it already, instead of lamenting about a 'firesale' in local chat.
Blueprint Copies aren't Blueprints. Now the difference.
Triple-check that contract with the shiny navy ship. Is it truly the 'navy' version or T1?
Trade-window deals are always shady if you don't know the other party.
Don't click away pop-ups when buying and selling things on the market. You might have forgotten that important digit, changing millions to billions.

Greed makes you rush, realization makes you regret. Take your time to double-check.

Alex SinclairMod2/14/2024, 9:45:37 AM

greybill

This is very practical, helpful advice. And you've just given me an idea for a new bounty: 'how to avoid scams and tricks in EVE Online'. That or its evil twin bounty: 'how to scam and trick in EVE Online'. Which do you prefer?

greybill 2/14/2024, 10:08:00 PM

Alex Sinclair

Simply learning how a scam works and what kind of scams there are is probably equally effective for both approaches.

But performing a scam requires a bit more details and nuances than being skeptical and sniffing out something fishy about a deal. Therefore, I'd go with the "how to scam" approach.

Rixx Javix 2/12/2024, 2:34:27 PM

Lots of great advice here. But I want to share something about expectations and a more accurate description of Eve than you might have ever heard before. I share this in various forms with all new players I encounter.

Eve is a game in which nothing happens. Unless you do it. Do not be daunted by this fact. Eve is one of the largest science-fiction sandboxes ever built and it is just sitting there waiting for you to do something with it. If you choose to just sit there in your hangar all day, Eve will be more than happy to let you do that. It isn't going to do anything for you. You have to do it for yourself. This can be intimidating for many players, but those that understand this fundamental fact are the ones that can excel in this universe. Take charge of your own fate.

Secondly, Eve has no end goal to achieve. There is no finish line, no end-game, no pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Eve never ends. It is a stream that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without end. All you can do is jump in and join the flow. As long as you are in it your character is immortal and every action and decision you make will live with you, but it will be just a part of that much, much larger story. This can also be somewhat intimidating for some players, until the realization that this is actually means you have immense freedom. What you choose to do with that freedom is totally up to you. And that is incredible.

Everything else is HOW. This is WHY.

Kane Carnifex 2/12/2024, 2:01:16 PM

Enjoy the cinematic universe and lose yourself. You can't die here, you are immortal. Step by Step the universe will offer you more secrets.

And the biggest tip from myself is about playing to plex the game. If you like the grind, we welcome you. If not, you can pay for the gametime and compare it to like 100 Hours of playtime. Also all the ISK you get can be used to actually play the game.

More stuff to lose ????

Profit

Now listen to Permanband

Wadd Enderas 2/13/2024, 11:52:07 PM

EVE is a big game with almost an infinite number of things you can do and ways you can play. Do not try to do it all, especially not from the get go.

Once you're dropped in to New Eden, the sheer scale of the universe and choices you can make is daunting and can be overwhelming for a lot of new players, leading to either quitting due to 'decision paralysis' or quitting because they've tried to jump into an element of the game that really isn't accessible (from an enjoyment point of view) to new players.

My advice is to take the game one step and a time and very much learn to walk before you try to run.

A few people have already mentioned, but the AIR Career Program is a huge help. Make sure you complete all the career agent mission paths, reading carefully through all of the descriptions, to learn the mechanics of the game and to discover an element that seems most interesting to you at that stage.

Once you've picked that element, start pursuing it gently and focus most of your energy on to that. Try not to be drawn into every different aspect of the game before you've had a good go at what first drew you in.

Equally importantly, EVE is a social game, in my opinion that is it's greatest strength. You don't have to socialise, but find a new-player friendly corporation (there are guides out there) and leave the NPC corps behind. Then engage as much or as little as you'd like with that corporation, but have them on hand to answer any questions or provide any support you require as necessary. Other players in this game can be and want to be a huge help to new-players. Let them.

Sabrina_Yorkey 2/8/2024, 2:16:45 PM

Hello, new capsuleer! You have just become a important part of New Eden, and while we are a fast and amazing cluster of star systems, wormholes, and other different or weird anomalies, you will come to find out that New Eden is not a perfect place, not by a long shot...

You start out in a Capsule, a small armored flying ship that allows you to get around the game easily, but make no mistake. As a new capsuleer, here are some tips to make sure you can survive and enjoy your first week as a new pilot.

1. **Do not trust anyone that you meet in New Eden.** While having connections, and making friends is a integral part of the game, you will 100% certainly come across pilots, and capsuleers that want to do you more harm than good, even as to going so far to try and help you out and befriend you to then just betray you.                                               - *You will want to take a while, even weeks on end before you fully trust another capsuleer to be your friend. While you can certainly still do activities with them, you should be very cautious.* 
2. **Do not be afraid to loose ships.** Loosing ships in Eve Online is a essential part of the game as it  keeps the economy of New Eden thriving. Allowing yourself to not get attached to a single ship will allow you to have more fun in the game without loosing out on too much. 
3. **Do not fly what you cannot afford to loose.** If you are flying a ship that is very expensive, but you cannot afford a replacement of that exact ship, then you probably shouldn't be flying it anywhere dangerous, or risky. Even in High Security solar systems throughout New Eden can be dangerous. Once you undock from a station, you consent to PVP no matter what, or where.

I hope you have fun and happiness throughout your eve online journey, Pilot! Till next time!

Alex SinclairMod2/8/2024, 4:41:33 PM

Sabrina_Yorkey

Thanks for submitting to the bounty, Sabrina! And welcome to Just About EVE! If you'd like to introduce yourself to the community, we have a thread for that. No pressure though; make yourself at home!

Jaques Ufaltred 2/7/2024, 7:59:59 PM

When you start playing, use a referral code for 1 million free SP. Then, do NOT CLAIM those skill points. Just let them chill in your redeem queue. Play as an alpha on a free account for the 5 months or so until you a) Know what you are doing and where you are going (and to some extent if you like the game...) , and b) run out of the 5 Million free training SP. Then you can redeem the 1 million SP towards your chosen goal, and decide from there whether or not to pay subscription, or Sloooooowly work towards other goals as an alpha.

Sturmer 2/7/2024, 6:35:25 PM

Perception is key!

As a new player in EVE Online, one crucial survival tip is to understand the importance of "situational awareness".

In your first week, it's not just about exploring and completing missions; it's also about constantly being aware of your surroundings and potential threats. So here's why situational awareness is vital:

Know Your Location: EVE Online's universe is vast and varied. Some areas are relatively safe, while others are notorious for PvP encounters. Always know where you are and the risks associated with that space. High-security space (high-sec) is safer but not entirely risk-free, whereas low-security (low-sec) and null-security (null-sec) spaces are much more dangerous.
Local Chat is Your Friend: Pay attention to the local chat channel. It can provide valuable information about who else is in the same area. A sudden increase in the number of players in the local chat could indicate potential danger. Even in High-security space, that could be a 40-man fleet of catalysts aiming for your friend's Orca.
D-Scan Is Essential: The Directional Scanner (D-Scan) tool is a critical aspect of EVE gameplay. It allows you to see ships and structures in your vicinity that aren't immediately visible on your overview. Regularly using D-Scan can alert you to potential threats before they become immediate dangers. Consider it as a rear-view mirror in your car.
Join a Corporation: EVE Online is complex, and joining a player corporation can be immensely beneficial. More experienced players can offer advice, help, and protection. Corporations also provide a sense of community and shared purpose, which can be very helpful for new players navigating the game's complexities.
Manage Risks with Your Ship: Don't fly what you can't afford to lose. In your first week, stick to less expensive ships until you're more comfortable with the game's mechanics and risks. Losing a ship in EVE is permanent, so it's important to manage the risks you take.

Remember, EVE Online is a game of strategy, risk, and reward. Being cautious and aware in your first week can set the foundation for a more enjoyable and successful experience in the world of New Eden.

Roypedd 2/7/2024, 5:13:09 PM

Your first hour in Eve online it's gone and now your are alone in new eden, you start to ask yourself the first questions, what should i do now?

So i'm still a newbe and the best things that you can do it's follow the air career program, if you follow it you can have this advantages:

Play all path
Discover what is the career that you prefer
Gain some ISK, stuff like skillbook, ship modules etc.
Gain skillpoint that you can spend for quickly advance your skills

After that you can find a corp that it's focused in the career that you like.

Fly safe and enjoy your trip!

Alex SinclairMod2/7/2024, 3:11:06 PM

Roypedd

Great advice, thanks Matteo!

FirestormGamingTeam 2/7/2024, 12:40:32 PM

Create Account > Log In > Make Character > Choose Name Carefully, Cannot be changed > Log Into game

Following Steps, do not skip

Career Agents > Do all of them, all ten missions for all 5 agents

SOE Epic Ark - Start System Arnon, SOE (Sisters Of Eve Station) Follow this Ark till completion, the end boss is a bit hard sometimes for new players, but there are Vets who place alts in the system, logged in, to specifically help new players.

After SOE Epic ark is done > Exploration, this is a very important skill that comes in handy in the PvP arena as well, learning how to scan quickly and effectively.

Visit wormholes, low sec, and null sec > Then look for a corporation to join.

This list, with players' active gaming time, should cover your first two weeks in Eve Online, easily.

FUN INC 2/7/2024, 12:24:46 PM

Information in EVE is everywhere, and if you don't understand something in game - items, skills, modules, etc - right click is your friend. If in doubt - Right Click. You can find a plethora of information about EVE by doing exactly this.

greybill 2/7/2024, 8:22:03 PM

FUN INC

You again! I was about to say that! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

FUN INC 2/7/2024, 9:03:54 PM

greybill

Ya gotta be quicker than that! :D

greybill 2/7/2024, 9:12:34 PM

FUN INC

I guess... ┳━┳ ノ( ゜-゜ノ)

EVEIL 2/7/2024, 12:20:58 PM

Autopilot is not your friend.

Learning how to set destination so that your route is planned out for you is essential, and something you'll likely do multiple times per day in your Eve career. But don't you touch that autopilot button.

Sure your route may be completely in highsec, but an autopiloting player is an easy gank target, regardless of what you're flying. Autopilot also warps you some distance from the gates, and then slowboats you to within jump range, so not only does it make you a gank target but it also considerably increases journey times. The last thing you want to be doing in your first few weeks is spending all your time travelling, yawn.

I personally rarely use autopilot. My main use case is when I need to travel long distances in highsec in a worthless shuttle, no cargo. I accept the risk of getting ganked, and set off before doing something more fun in real life. Maybe I come back at the destination, maybe I'm back where I started having been podded.

Autopilot is a tool to be used wisely, don't let it ruin your fun per hour.

Sturmer 2/7/2024, 6:38:28 PM

Vets knowledge evening! I love the 'I wish I knew' bounties

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