EVE Online AnandTech Corporation?

[DerekWilson]

hey guys...

Just checking in with all the EVE ppl out there in forum land

I've about 50 mil sp and just trained up for a nyx and fighters (though I don't have the money to buy ... well anything right now).

I was recently kicked form my old corp for inactivity (I haven't played since last year really), but I'm looking to get back into the game now that trinity 1.1 is out.

the question is, do we have any corps for AT members? would this be a good idea? I don't have any corp management skills (except anchoring), so I wouldn't be the one to start it.

I'd love to see something get put together, and although I can't start the corp up I do have some contacts in a couple good alliances that might take us on.

lets talk about it if anyone is interested


... also, i haven't used the voice thing -- is it any good? or should i stick with teamspeak?

 

[Flammable]

lets do it , i just started two weeks ago and upgraded myself 1 week into trial. Currently training to use a Hulk. If there is one please let me know, as i would love to join. The voice thing is okay, though for some reason my incoming is distorted. One thing that is good is that the Fleet Captain is able to drown everyone else out when he makes an announcement so everyone can listen. I would personally prefer TS over the EVE in-game chat.

 

[hooflung]

No there isn't one afaik.

I do have an alt that can make alliances and corporations that has all level 5 skills meaning I can start a corporation for you that could house 1300 pilots easy from any race.

However, I wouldn't recommend making a corporation for Anandtech. I would actually just join EVE-University for newer players or an existing corporation for older players. For older players (and I am not sure why I am saying this) looking to get back into the game then Brutally Clever [BRUCE] is probably your best bet. They blob like shit, so loosing expensive ships is negated and they do live in very, very rich space so money isn't an issue.

EVE University is a very good new-to-eve alliance to join if you want to take baby steps to learning the game and team work. The Graduates, an ex-EVE-UNI corp, is one of the larger [BRUCE] corps so the transition might be easier if you did that.

EVE isn't a game where a simple guild of forum readers would make an impact or even flourish. I'd say... it would be more for doing cooperative stuff like Missions or Mining in empire which is a fraction of what EVE offers.

 

[hooflung]

Also, EVE Voice is good for people who don't own or what to own a ventrilo server subscription. It is good enough for most things but if EVE crashes so does the Voice Server since there is no out-of-EVE client. The voice quality IS actually pretty good. As good if not better than ventrilo. It is good enough for mining, mission running and small gang PVP ops.

 

[Michael]

My character is a director in the corp he belongs to, so I wouldn't be into an Anandtech corporation. I just passed 25m skill points. About 2 more weeks of rounding a few skills out and then I'm starting the long slog to carrier (BS V to start ...).

Michael

 

[JRich]

AT Alliance?

 

[Praxis1452]

Goons have power because of the sheer number of people they have playing. I don't think AT can manage the same. While I wouldn't join the corp because I like small corps and small gangs(current corp has 17 members including me), I think if AT has a decent number of newer people playing it may work out. Older characters have probably established themselves in certain types of corporations etc.

 

[DerekWilson]

Originally posted by: Praxis1452
Goons have power because of the sheer number of people they have playing. I don't think AT can manage the same. While I wouldn't join the corp because I like small corps and small gangs(current corp has 17 members including me), I think if AT has a decent number of newer people playing it may work out. Older characters have probably established themselves in certain types of corporations etc.

whats wrong with starting a small corp? we wouldn't need to be goon fleet.

i do wish the first corp i was really active in was still around -- rage of angels ... they kind of disbanded a while ago, but there were good times when they were at the top of their game.

 

[IEC]

This game makes me almost want to start playing MMOs again...

 

[hooflung]

Originally posted by: DerekWilson

Originally posted by: Praxis1452
Goons have power because of the sheer number of people they have playing. I don't think AT can manage the same. While I wouldn't join the corp because I like small corps and small gangs(current corp has 17 members including me), I think if AT has a decent number of newer people playing it may work out. Older characters have probably established themselves in certain types of corporations etc.

whats wrong with starting a small corp? we wouldn't need to be goon fleet.

i do wish the first corp i was really active in was still around -- rage of angels ... they kind of disbanded a while ago, but there were good times when they were at the top of their game.

Well small corps flourish for a variety of reasons but one thing is sure it only does it on the backs of dedicated directorship and motivated members. This means establishing tangible goals and be very focused.

Also, people coming back to the game with flights of fancy for capitals ships also need to not be so eager. Right now EVE capital ship use is really geared toward larger entities with multiple coverage by support gangs. I have 3 capital pilot accounts myself and since I joined a very small PVP corporation that is highly active I have used my capital ships maybe once in the past 5 months. They just aren't necessary or even viable for small gang PVP right now due to surrounding mechanics unless you decide to be pirates in low security.

Income is also another issue for thriving corporations. You need to make sure everyone can do group activities due to being able to afford it. Residual income from PVE, no matter what type, is essential. Forming new corporations is nice but it is definitely an uphill battle for new or returning users. Joining existing corporations and alliances will profit you more unless you just want to do things like exploration, mining and missions in empire space for a good part of 6 months.

 

[cirrhosis]

GL with the corp, I think it's a great idea. I'm already in an established corp but if things were different I'd jump to help you guys out. These days there is a lot of untapped potential in EVE, you just have to find the right people. And by right people, I don't mean the type that fly Rokhs with mining lasers, no midslots and t2 expanded cargoholds through a 0.0 gatecamp.

 

[randay]

This is EVE!

 

[nefariouscaine]

I know this thread is a few days old but I thought I'd highjack it as I just started to play Eve - like it and we'll see if I don't lose interest prior to my 14 days being up but "WTF do I do"

right now i'm mining and just bought a ship that I'm training up to use for the increase capacity in cargo it has - *help me*

point me in the right direction - something - i'm kinda going at it half blind

 

[Gothgar]

damn... was thinking about trying this, but I keep getting burned on shitty MMO's... scaredof wasting another 20-40 bucks on a game I'll play for less than a month

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: randay
This is EVE!

hahaha, that was fucking great!

 

[Sentrosi2121]

Originally posted by: Gothgar
damn... was thinking about trying this, but I keep getting burned on shitty MMO's... scaredof wasting another 20-40 bucks on a game I'll play for less than a month

The good thing about Eve is the 14 day trial. Download the trial. Get your feet somewhat wet. If you like it, just buy the game for $20 and enjoy it. If you don't like it, then you're out no money what so ever.

The corp I was just in has disbanded and got absorbed into another corp. Heading to 0.0 this week. Good luck to all those who are going to be a part of this. Safe flying pilots!

 

[hooflung]

Originally posted by: nefariouscaine
I know this thread is a few days old but I thought I'd highjack it as I just started to play Eve - like it and we'll see if I don't lose interest prior to my 14 days being up but "WTF do I do"

right now i'm mining and just bought a ship that I'm training up to use for the increase capacity in cargo it has - *help me*

point me in the right direction - something - i'm kinda going at it half blind

Well it depends on your race you chose. Each race has a 'mining' class ship beit frig or cruiser and there is a race neutral mining ship line that goes from cruiser equivelent into capitals.

If you like mining then what you want to do is go for the tier 1 ( the smallest ) cruiser of your race. For instance if you are Caldari you will get an Osprey. If you are Minmatar you will go for Scythe. The Gallente don't get bonuses to mining lasers like the latter two but it does get a cargo bonus so you can stay out in the belts longer.

If you find mining your fit, then you will want to get into a mining barge which is a specialized ship, with special barge only mining lasers and oversized cargo holds.

Most normal ships you mine in will need cargo expanders which are hull upgrades that need mechanic skill investment. Just remember if you are on trial you can't use industrial ships ( built in safeguard ) so you need to haul your ore back to station which can be very frustrating. I don't think you can even use a mining barge on a trial account.

Just remember PVPers like to can flip which is steel your loot so you will shoot them. Once you do they can shoot you back. So people like to steal in small ships to piss you off then once you agro them they come back in a bigger ship and kill you. It balances out the carebear-itis that can run ramped in EVE.

Good luck to you hope you stay.

 

[nefariouscaine]

i did go Gallente - I'm not saying that mining is my thing but that was how i chose my first initially char - I just got an Imicus and already had gotten a few hold expanders and I'm bringing in a measly 30-35,000 ISK per belt run. Made a few purchase mistakes and have around 700k ISK now. Looks like I'd need about 3.3 mil to get the ship you've suggested for me

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: randay
This is EVE!

You, sir, win this thread! 10/10

 

[nsafreak]

I'm not a miner but I have noticed a few trends since I do play the market a bit. One thing I can advise you is to try and start mining ice as soon as you can if you figure mining is your thing. Once you refine it into isotopes you should get a nice return on it. In the game the isotopes are POS fuel and a few varieties have been steadily rising in price.

 

[nefariouscaine]

Originally posted by: nsafreak
I'm not a miner but I have noticed a few trends since I do play the market a bit. One thing I can advise you is to try and start mining ice as soon as you can if you figure mining is your thing. Once you refine it into isotopes you should get a nice return on it. In the game the isotopes are POS fuel and a few varieties have been steadily rising in price.

Ok - so far as everything looks I'm going to be getting at least 1 time card for the game. I still have 9 days left on my "demo". I'm training right now for my LVL III Frigates skill and was looking at maybe buying a Destroyer after I train that skill (and I have the ISK) as the cargo cap is about what I have now and the increased fire power would allow me to complete an annoying mission I accepted (destroying pirates in dead space...)

Other than mining I didn't see how the best way to make ISK was, is it possible to "dual" class so to speak and run missions & mine with the same char?

 

[nsafreak]

Originally posted by: nefariouscaine

Originally posted by: nsafreak
I'm not a miner but I have noticed a few trends since I do play the market a bit. One thing I can advise you is to try and start mining ice as soon as you can if you figure mining is your thing. Once you refine it into isotopes you should get a nice return on it. In the game the isotopes are POS fuel and a few varieties have been steadily rising in price.

Ok - so far as everything looks I'm going to be getting at least 1 time card for the game. I still have 9 days left on my "demo". I'm training right now for my LVL III Frigates skill and was looking at maybe buying a Destroyer after I train that skill (and I have the ISK) as the cargo cap is about what I have now and the increased fire power would allow me to complete an annoying mission I accepted (destroying pirates in dead space...)

Other than mining I didn't see how the best way to make ISK was, is it possible to "dual" class so to speak and run missions & mine with the same char?

Sure you can do both, heck in some cases you can do both at the same time. Sometimes missions take place around unmarked asteroid belts that you can mine and make a profit on once you've killed off the NPCs. These are not the only things that you can make isk on though keep in mind. You can make isk (although it is tough) off piracy as well. You can work the market and buy low, sell high. You can do moon mining & reactions although this has a rather high entry cost to get into so it'll be a bit before you could do it. Plus there are many other ways that you could potentially make isk.

 

[Stefx]

Making an AT corp?

Well, when you join a corp there are things you need to consider:

-Do they PVP
-Where do they operate (region)
-What sec status systems do they play in (High sec, low sec, null)
-Piracy-oriented corp (suicide ganking, ore thieving, etc)
-Industry-oriented corp
-Wardec-adverse corps? (high sec carebears)

Being an AT member might be one common link, but the rest of the important game factors would have to be common too, and I bet you'd come up with 7-8 different "types" of players that wouldn't be compatible within the same corp.