Break down EVE's regular events!

Just About EVE Online - "Break down EVE's regular events!"

Alex Sinclair · 2024-12-10T13:05:11.148Z

From GM Week to Gallente Day, from the Winter Nexus to the Anger Games, from Capsuleer Day to Fanfest, there are loads of great EVE Online events that occur regularly. We'd like to learn more about these events so that we can put together a guide. As such, we want you to tell us a bit about all of them. However, if you're for example, a master of the Alliance Tournament, feel free to focus on just one of them. We're including in-game and out-of-game events, as well as fan events and official events. Here are some points to consider: * When does it happen? * How often does it happen? * What does it usually involve? * Do you have any tips or guidance for the event? * What makes the event special? * How did the event start? Alex is on leave throughout this reward's runtime, so please tag Rich if you have any questions....

yan57436 12/17/2024, 11:48:20 PM

GM Week

It usually takes place in September and lasts a week, involving honoring CCP's Game Masters. In general, there are various activities and good rewards, such as exclusive skins, as well as a good delve into the lore. As a tip here, I'd just say take part and interact, it's very good.

Winter Nexus

Usually held during the end-of-year holidays, between Christmas and New Year's, with a good focus on PVE activities and a fun winter theme, it's a great time to keep souvenir prints haha, especially with the snowball launchers. As a tip here, I like the idea of using T3 Destroyers to facilitate PVE encounters.

Capsuleer Day

It usually takes place in May and we celebrate the anniversary of EVE online with various commemorative activities, earning us exclusive ship skins. As a tip here, I'd recommend staying alert and logging in every day, given the daily rewards.

Limal 12/17/2024, 8:50:40 PM

Annual Luminaire Massacre

They call it the Luminaire Snowball Fight to draw capsuleers in, but in reality, it’s a merciless battle of snowballs and fireworks!

After some historical digging, I discovered that it all began on 22 December 2013, initiated by Commander A9. Here’s the original post:

https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/message/4032507

Over the years, this festive tradition has evolved into one of Eve Online's most anticipated community events. This year marked its 11th edition, celebrated here:

https://forums.eveonline.com/t/luminaire-snowball-fight-xi-15-dec-24-1900-eve-time/468369

The event often features appearances by CCP staff like CCP Convict and CCP Zelus. This year, Zelus joined nearly 90 capsuleers in a spectacular crescendo of fireworks and festivities.

Beyond the dazzling light show, the Luminaire Snowball Fight offers:

Secret Santa gift exchanges.

Free fireworks, snowballs, and even fitted festival ships.

Music provided by New Eden Radio (newedenradio.com).

This event is a shining example of a community-driven tradition in Eve Online, blending creativit, and the unique charm of New Eden.

Here are few shots from the event

https://twitter.com/Limal432320/status/1869122888902889782

Hunter 12/17/2024, 2:52:44 PM

EVE Online is one of those games that is full of events through out the year both in game and out side it in the realm of mortals, a game after 21 years of content is a lot so I chose 3 of the more common ones for new players who are interested in game events :

GM WEEK :

An annual event Typically every September, A week is reserved to celebrate Game Masters or in the mortal tong CCP developers, many activities are held from scavenging, Hunting the GMs in game and PVE lore based missions, Participants who put the work will gain many rewards exclusive or not from ships skins and in game Items .

Winter Nexus :

As name says it this Event takes place late December and ends January making it the end of year holiday season event, what to expect is all the Holiday themed activities from snowball launchers and battles ( yeah in space !! :D ) also PVE activities that drop loot and special modules. I advise new Capsuleers to prepare for PVE with stealth Bombers or T3 destroyers for 0 worries, and also all those capitalistic minds out there you should watch for spikes in the markets for many commodities.

The Alliance Tournament :

All of you who wants the rush and thrill of slaying and getting eternal Glory, just wait the fall of every year ( some years can be twice a year ) and join the Tournament and show your Alliance dominance in New Eden, Don't forget the rules first from ships restriction and points systems, the battles are live streamed and the prizes are so unique you will lose your mind, as every thing in EVE Online High-stakes event … so what are you waiting for !!

Luka Zaharin 12/15/2024, 7:57:03 PM

On sixth of May 2003, a universe was born.

An expanse of untapped potential.

Then, came life... and union!

21 years of Eve: this year's podskin from the capsuleerday login.

I'd like to talk about capsuleerday, one of three large returning events. Every year in April and May, for about 30 days an event celebrates the launch of Eve Online. The daily login rewards offer skillpoints, skins and other stuff, but Omegas also get a complete set of SoCT ships (Gnosis & co). The event consist of PvE and data exploration sites with more or less valuable loot in different security systems. It can be run in well fitted T1 battlecruisers and T1 Explo frigs for newer players, but T2 cruisers, Marauders and Asteros allow for faster farming. It has a classical point system like the winter event and the crimson harvest with more skins, crates and other stuff available for people who run the sites. The NPCs have heavy E-War resulting in ship loss in some situations. Low and nullsec find themselves crawling with hunters and in highsec the competition for the sites is pretty high. Overall it can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, but the risks should not be underestimated.

This was actually the first event where I ever reached the total of the needed points for the entire reward bar. I was running a Drake and had to warp out between every wave of NPCs. I remember many hours of grinding and listening to music, but the satisfaction of that full bar was worth it!

This year's winter event bar as illustration for event progress.

JHenckes 12/14/2024, 8:26:50 PM

To try not to be too repetitive of previous submissions, I'm going to talk about an event that hasn't been mentioned yet and I know a lot about because I always manage to play most days (it's usually the time I take my vacation hahaha). I'm talking about Gallente Federation Day

The event takes place in the month of June, but the last time it happened was in 2022 (between June 16 and 28), since then the commemorative skins have been released on that date, but the event itself has not returned. During this period, capsuleers can log in to earn fireworks, boosters, SKINs, and Skill Points. In addition, Celebrates the lore of the Gallente Federation, emphasizing freedom and democracy in the EVE Universe.

Some tips for doing well in the event and taking advantage of all the rewards are to log in at least 10 days before the event, do the specific missions like parades, limited-time combat or exploration sites. Also, use ships with strong tanking and quick DPS output for efficient site-running.

I played in the year 2022 and I really enjoyed the event, I think it's cool that it values connecting deeply to EVE's lore and the Gallente theme of freedom and creativity. Apart from the fact that Grand Prix races are great hahaha.

Sturmer 12/11/2024, 9:17:30 PM

The EVE Online Alliance Tournament (AT) is one of the most exciting PvP events in the EVE universe, presenting the best pilots and strategies from across New Eden. First held in 2005, the tournament has become a beloved tradition, drawing thousands of viewers and participants as alliances vie for dominance in fierce battles. Organized by CCP Games, the developers of EVE Online, the Alliance Tournament pits teams against one another in a structured environment, emphasizing both skill and coordination.

The format has evolved over the years, but at its core, it is a double-elimination tournament with set team sizes and strict ship restrictions. Each alliance forms teams of pilots who must use carefully selected ships, fittings, and tactics to outwit and outfight their opponents. With a time limit on each match, teams must balance offensive and defensive strategies, making every second count. CCP Games provides official support and commentary, but there are also numerous community-run tournaments that keep the competitive spirit alive throughout the year, offering even more opportunities for pilots to hone their skills.

Each tournament is sponsored by a certain faction, and the grand prizes are very limited and valuable spaceships worth hundreds of billions if not trillions of ISKs. Each faction also adds a twist to the rules, making ATs quite unique.

Personal guidance for the event?

The tournament is purely entertainment for me, and I’ve turned it into a ‘father and son’ family tradition. We load the stream on a big TV screen, take out our notepads, grab some drinks and snacks, and watch it like any other sport. We yell at the screen, laugh, and cheer on random ships as they either explode or somehow survive. My son is 5 years old, and this is his third Alliance Tournament. He hardly understands what the commentators are talking about; for him, it’s just health bars, points, and the ‘pew-pew-pew’ Rifter ad. For me, it’s a wonderful way to spend an evening with family, making failed predictions and having fun.

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Rixx Javix 12/12/2024, 4:23:19 PM

Sturmer

Love the personal addition at the end there and happy to hear that your Son enjoys the Pew-Pew video I created :) Future pirate I hope.

Sturmer 12/12/2024, 8:41:36 PM

Rixx Javix

He now asks to replay it =) Do you have 'how its' made' or something? ))

Rixx Javix 12/13/2024, 1:58:49 PM

Sturmer

You know what, just for you and your Son I'll publish the rough cut and some rough edits to the spot later today on my YouTube channel.

Sturmer 12/13/2024, 2:03:14 PM

Rixx Javix

Thanks! You can set it to private or unlisted to keep the 'magic' intact.

I’m not usually a fan of practical effects (or whatever it’s called), but your ad is absolutely brilliant!

Rixx Javix 12/13/2024, 2:55:32 PM

Sturmer

Here you go

https://www.youtube.com/embed/hYZQhX9w9AI?feature=oembed

Rixx Javix 12/10/2024, 2:44:34 PM

Every year in March/April your friendly neighborhood pirates in Stay Frosty and A Band Apart host our annual Frigate Free For All (FF4A) for everyone in New Eden. This event has been running for over a decade and has become the largest player-run event in all of Eve Online - constantly breaking records for total PvP kills and much, much more.

More importantly however the FF4A event gives everyone a chance to experience the thrill of frigate combat with no risk - we hand out between 10-20,000 FREE Frigates during the six hour event to anyone who docks up in one of the stations in our home system. Special ships get undocked for everyone to attack and the event always brings surprises, CCP Devs, streamers, and other Eve celebrities to local. You just never know what might happen next.

We're already preparing for Spring 2025, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more information and details at EVEOGANDA.

In addition to all the usual channels and social platforms. We look forward to seeing you there for the 11th annual FF4A. Coming this spring.

FUN INC 12/10/2024, 2:22:27 PM

For NPSI PVP content, you can't go wrong with Spectre Fleet and FUN INC!

The longest running NPSI fleet in EVE online is Ganked. Ganked was originally run by RvB and then Spectre Fleet - more info can be found at Spectre Fleets website and also on NPSI.rocks

In addition to this, FUN INC - my corp and NPSI group run FUN INC ShrinkWrapped - combat interceptors from Jita

twice a week - Thursdays and Saturdays
this fleet usually consists of lots of amazing kills
turn up, have fun!
its possibly the most fun you will have in eve!

More NPSI events can be found at NPSI.rocks

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