If you're an Alpha clone please read this

[Rikilamaru]

Hi, welcome to EVE online!

My name is Rikilamaru and you can find me in EVE Online as Rose Darksun. I'm a Dojo officer for Brave Newbies, an in-game Corporation dedicated to letting everyone experience the full panoply of EVE, regardless of their skill level. I am here to help you learn the game!


First, there are two levels of clones (players) in the game: Alpha and Omega. Omega clones require a subscription or a PLEX (in-game object that can be used to subscribe accounts, activate multiple pilot training and do several other things, including getting blown up in shuttles by people who try to move them). Alpha clones do not require a subscription. For Alphas there is a (rather comfortable) limit on the skills available to train.


As an Alpha player you can do a lot of different things!

* PVP
* Mining- Easiest and second best way to make ISK (the in-game currency), especially combined with industrial.

* Mission Running - Just what it sounds like, take missions from NPCs in stations and go blow up other NPCs in space. Occasionally involves a damsel in distress.

* Ratting - Best ISK making route for alpha clones. Killing pirate npcs (rats for short) for their bounties.


* Industrial - building ships and selling them (I believe this is limited on alpha's).


* Hauling- space truck simulator, move stuff and assets aroud for npc missions or player contracts (look up red
frog)


* Exploration- going around looking for data/relic sites excellent way of making isk, slightly harder with out cloak

* Faction warfare- is great for learning pvp and earning isk


For your first steps as a new alpha clone I highly recommend you complete the Tutorials and then the Sister Of EvE Epic Arc witch be started by talking Sister Alitura. This will teach you a good portion of the mechanics. For more info please look here http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/The_Blood-Stained_Stars


Now when you're finished with the Sisters arc and you're exploring EVE and its many possibilities, here are some tips on what to do when your ship inevitably undergoes unexpected catastrophic dissassembly due to the actions of another player:


* First don't get mad and rage in local. This is silly, ships in EVE are absolutely meant to be exploded by other people.

* Initiate a conversation with the people who blew up your ship. Tell them you are new to the game and then ask them what you did wrong.

* Most people are mature and nice in this game and are most likely to help you. AFTER they blow up your ship.


EVE is a highly community oriented game. There are dozens of mechanics built in that require the concerted action of several, many, hundreds, even thousands of players. I highly recommend joining a New Player Corporation. New Player Corporations will further help you learn the game and make it more enjoyable.


Here is a list of newbie corps

* Brave Newbies (my corp) - Based in Nullsec: We focus on teaching newbro and increasing fun per hour; we accept all newbros. Our Reddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bravenewbies/


* Pandemic Horde - Based in Nullsec: they're the largest newbro corp ingame currently. Their Reddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/pandemichorde/


* karmafleet - Based in Nullsec: karmafleet is a newbie corp in Goonswarm, the Alliance of players that started off in the SomethingAwful forums. Here is their Reddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/Karmafleet/


* EVEuni - a newbie corp primarily focusing on teaching others how to play EVE and all of its different playstyles. Their site: http://www.eveuniversity.org/


* Dreddit/test -Is one of the major alliances with many alpha friendly corps in it. Here is there reddit page http://www.reddit.com/r/evedreddit


* Mercenary Academy: Is a new newbro corp located in low sec. here is there https://www.reddit.com/r/evejobs/comments/5dfm6f/mercenary_academy_alpha_omega_clone_pvp_training/


* DnG - is a FW Corp that is based in Amarr space. They typically fly "Dessie's and down" and niche into armored/laser fits. Super cool group and at times topped the kill boards due to their constant small gang PvP. Always willing to teach and always willing to have fun. update: dng has joined The ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Cartel and moved to Curse (NPC controlled null-sec).


* Red vs Blue - They are a very old newbie-oriented alliance in highsec where the two corps are locked in a forever war against eachother. They follow rules, like no headshotting FC's and are very much about teaching pvp to new players. They also primarily do frigate pvp so it is easy for a alpha to be a contributing member.
heres there site: https://rvbeve.com/forums/index.php?/portal/


* Pancakes - That's Waffles version of a alphacorp, they operate primarily in lowsec. This article is the best info link that I've seen about them. http://evenews24.com/2016/11/23/new-free-to-play-player-alliance-pancakes-hits-eve-online/


* I would also like to there also allot of good non newbro corp/alliance's out there who are very happy to recruit alpha clones!


If you have any questions, feel free to message me here or message me in game.
This guide will be expanded and updated

A blog from a newbro

https://marrocsevestory.wordpress.com/page/2/


As per request, here is the list of usable skills for Alpha clones
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zSAmxqlqyWjPNxgfadJD8gSIwDFw58i6bPD7NA7AwIU/edit#gid=0


Also for a bit more info on skills and life as an Alpha https://wiki.braveineve.com/public/dojo/wiki/alpha-clones#life_as_an_alpha_clone_in_brave


Alphas are limited in that they are disallowed from using the following:

* tier 2 modules (can use some t2 stuff)

* cynosural fields (used to bridge in jump-capable ships)

* cloaking devices

* Planetary Interaction

Addenda: (from EvEuni)


Security Levels of Space:


High Security


High Security systems are those with a security level of 0.5 to 1.0. CONCORD will react to hostile actions between pilots, with the response time ranging from almost instant in 1.0 space to up to 10 seconds in 0.5 space. Players also commonly use the terms High-sec, Highsec, Hi-sec, HS, and Hisec.
In these systems, stargates may be patrolled by NPC CONCORD, customs, and/or faction navy ships, and stargates and stations will have sentry guns. Aggression (i.e. committing a Criminal-level offense) will provoke a response from CONCORD and any nearby sentry guns. Aggression resulting in the destruction of another player's ship and/or pod will result in a loss of security status. (special note CONCORD won't save you, but they will always avenge you)


Low Security


Low Security systems are those with a security level of 0.1 to 0.4. Players also commonly use the terms Low-sec, Lo-sec, Lowsec, LS, and Losec.
In these systems, stargates and stations will have sentry guns (although fewer than in Highsec), but CONCORD will not react to hostile actions between pilots, although any nearby sentry guns will still open fire on the attacking player(s) and unprovoked attacks will cause losses of security status.


Null Security (Null for short)


Null Security systems are those with a security level of 0.0. Players also commonly use the terms Null-sec, Nullsec, NS, and 0.0 (pronounced "zero zero", "zero dot zero", or "oh dot oh").
These systems are essentially lawless and no NPC organizations will respond to aggression, nor will actions of any kind result in a loss of security status. In nullsec the gloves are off: stealth bombers can use bombs and players can deploy bubbles; players frequently fly under not-blue-shoot-it ('NBSI') rules of engagement.


Wormhole space


In terms of security mechanics, Wormhole Space ("w-space") is similar to nullsec: CONCORD does not monitor what happens in wormhole pockets, and players can use bombs and bubbles at will.
W-space also functions differently from known space ("k-space") in that players do not appear in the Local chat channel until they speak in it. This means there could be 1 player or 100 players in a wormhole system and you would not be able to tell the difference just by looking at the local window.


EVE has some of the best, deepest and most thrilling lore in any media. There are mountains of fallen empires, conspiracy theories, exploding stars, powerful weapons, even more powerful immortal humans and a million other treasures, waiting to be discovered.
EveReader has audio sort stories
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL17mxkH4sIb2XOferjcTcS27xFwq9B0KZ
EvE official channel(has scope videos)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF3VyalTHzL0L-GDlwtbRw


Here is a fleet with omegas and newbros/alpha clones taking down a dreadnought.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZMclQbCPls


Venture fitting ( top 2 are alpha friendly)
http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Venture/Fittings



Apha caracal fit

[Caracal, Alpha Caracal]

Ballistic Control System II

Ballistic Control System II

Ballistic Control System II

Damage Control II

10MN Afterburner I

Large Shield Extender I

Warp Disruptor I

EM Ward Amplifier I

Small Electrochemical Capacitor Booster I

Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher

Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher

Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher

Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher

Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher

Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I

Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I

Medium Hydraulic Bay Thrusters I

Acolyte I x1

Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile x1000

Navy Cap Booster 400 x32

Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile x1000

Caldari Navy Nova Light Missile x1000

Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile x1000

Nanite Repair Paste x50

Update: Some How to solo pvp vids for different fregates (you may need to meta downs some modules)

Beam Tormentor Solo PvP [After Action Breakdown]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXMRkUvx5lg

The Blaster Atron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mh36u28pYg

Dual Web Kestrel Solo PvP [After Action Breakdown]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuzn5MlM3No

150mm Rail Atron [Solo PvP After Action Breakdown]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWiRbb4bVwo

[Vuyek]

Why is a corp/clan recruitment commercial pinned?
These guys are huge, they do not do a good job teaching basic skills, all you will do is blob in null sec until you die, repeat ad infninitum.

Do tutorial, do agent missions, do sisters of eve (or don't), fly solo for a bit, watch a crapload of youtube tutorials/videos, read a lot, learn in-game, make or join a small member corp, do whatever with your friends.

Or join brave noobs (or another gigantic corp) and blob, and your game will be:
"anchor up! anchor up! jump jump! hold cloak! hold cloak! primary is <insert ship name>. OMG we so l33t. OK we died. Lets do this for the next 3 months, this is great fun".


LOL
No advertising rule by CCP, last pinned topic.
http://steamcommunity.com/app/8500/discussions/0/828939978638104838/

[Rikilamaru]

Uncle Timo eredeti hozzászólása:

Why is a corp/clan recruitment commercial pinned?
These guys are huge, they do not do a good job teaching basic skills, all you will do is blob in null sec until you die, repeat ad infninitum.

Do tutorial, do agent missions, do sisters of eve (or don't), fly solo for a bit, watch a crapload of youtube tutorials/videos, read a lot, learn in-game, make or join a small member corp, do whatever with your friends.

Or join brave noobs (or another gigantic corp) and blob, and your game will be:
"anchor up! anchor up! jump jump! hold cloak! hold cloak! primary is <insert ship name>. OMG we so l33t. OK we died. Lets do this for the next 3 months, this is great fun".


LOL
No advertising rule by CCP, last pinned topic.
http://steamcommunity.com/app/8500/discussions/0/828939978638104838/

this is not a commercial

[Bort]

Rikilamaru eredeti hozzászólása:

this is not a commercial

I agree. The OP introduced themselves and their corp, but that was it. I doubt anyone could call it advertising.

What I would like to see here is an explanation of what happens if you are an Alpha clone, buy a PLEX so become Omega, upgrade all your skills, then are downgraded back to being an Alpha.

I understand that (from random comments in chat) you would get to keep the Omega ship you're using, but what happens to all those skills I just spent a month learning? Are they all blocked out until I am Omega again, or do I retain access to the ones I have already learned?

[B✪✪tsy]

Bort eredeti hozzászólása:

Rikilamaru eredeti hozzászólása:

this is not a commercial

I agree. The OP introduced themselves and their corp, but that was it. I doubt anyone could call it advertising.

What I would like to see here is an explanation of what happens if you are an Alpha clone, buy a PLEX so become Omega, upgrade all your skills, then are downgraded back to being an Alpha.

I understand that (from random comments in chat) you would get to keep the Omega ship you're using, but what happens to all those skills I just spent a month learning? Are they all blocked out until I am Omega again, or do I retain access to the ones I have already learned?

You keep both all your assets in the game and all your skills, but your skills trained above the alpha status witll be disabled when you are in alpha clone state. If you go omega again then you will be able to use all your assets and skills again.

[Wandering Mania]

B00tsy eredeti hozzászólása:

Bort eredeti hozzászólása:

I agree. The OP introduced themselves and their corp, but that was it. I doubt anyone could call it advertising.

What I would like to see here is an explanation of what happens if you are an Alpha clone, buy a PLEX so become Omega, upgrade all your skills, then are downgraded back to being an Alpha.

I understand that (from random comments in chat) you would get to keep the Omega ship you're using, but what happens to all those skills I just spent a month learning? Are they all blocked out until I am Omega again, or do I retain access to the ones I have already learned?

You keep both all your assets in the game and all your skills, but your skills trained above the alpha status witll be disabled when you are in alpha clone state. If you go omega again then you will be able to use all your assets and skills again.

Yup and if you only have Omega skills left to train, and only own Omega ships you are locked in the station you are at. Can not undock, and can not train any thing.

This is not Eve going 'Free to play'. It's Eve going 'Freemium', where the Free means free, and the 'mium' is latin for 'not really'.

[Dallon Avery]

To me Free to Play is alsp a bait, or "IT'S A TRAP!".

[B✪✪tsy]

Dallon Avery eredeti hozzászólása:

To me Free to Play is alsp a bait, or "IT'S A TRAP!".

Alpha clone is basically 6 months of free play as a new player, after that you can't progress anymore in skill points, but you can still login and participate in corporations and fly in a fleet with your alpha clone. In a corporation you can still be useful and als gain Isk's and stuff. As a solo player you will become crippled after you maxed the alpha clone skill points and can't progress any further.

[Shotgun]

Wandering Mania eredeti hozzászólása:

B00tsy eredeti hozzászólása:

You keep both all your assets in the game and all your skills, but your skills trained above the alpha status witll be disabled when you are in alpha clone state. If you go omega again then you will be able to use all your assets and skills again.

Yup and if you only have Omega skills left to train, and only own Omega ships you are locked in the station you are at. Can not undock, and can not train any thing.

This is not Eve going 'Free to play'. It's Eve going 'Freemium', where the Free means free, and the 'mium' is latin for 'not really'.

Incorrect. You can always undock in your pod.

[Rikilamaru]

B00tsy eredeti hozzászólása:

Bort eredeti hozzászólása:

I agree. The OP introduced themselves and their corp, but that was it. I doubt anyone could call it advertising.

What I would like to see here is an explanation of what happens if you are an Alpha clone, buy a PLEX so become Omega, upgrade all your skills, then are downgraded back to being an Alpha.

I understand that (from random comments in chat) you would get to keep the Omega ship you're using, but what happens to all those skills I just spent a month learning? Are they all blocked out until I am Omega again, or do I retain access to the ones I have already learned?

You keep both all your assets in the game and all your skills, but your skills trained above the alpha status witll be disabled when you are in alpha clone state. If you go omega again then you will be able to use all your assets and skills again.

its highly recomended once you maxed alpha skills to sub or plex

also just did a big update to the guide

[DrDRA]

Rikilamaru eredeti hozzászólása:

B00tsy eredeti hozzászólása:

You keep both all your assets in the game and all your skills, but your skills trained above the alpha status witll be disabled when you are in alpha clone state. If you go omega again then you will be able to use all your assets and skills again.

its highly recomended once you maxed alpha skills to sub or plex

also just did a big update to the guide

I dont think that ever possible to earn enough isks for plex on alpha clones.

[Rikilamaru]

DrDRA eredeti hozzászólása:

Rikilamaru eredeti hozzászólása:

its highly recomended once you maxed alpha skills to sub or plex

also just did a big update to the guide

I dont think that ever possible to earn enough isks for plex on alpha clones.

you can, especially if you try explo

[B✪✪tsy]

Rikilamaru eredeti hozzászólása:

DrDRA eredeti hozzászólása:

I dont think that ever possible to earn enough isks for plex on alpha clones.

you can, especially if you try explo

Still requires luck as like 50% the alpha's are having the same smart idea to do exploration. And a newbro alpha in WH space is bound to lose ships... and thus probably will avoid WH space after that (where the nice goodies are).

[Rikilamaru]

B00tsy eredeti hozzászólása:

Rikilamaru eredeti hozzászólása:

you can, especially if you try explo

Still requires luck as like 50% the alpha's are having the same smart idea to do exploration. And a newbro alpha in WH space is bound to lose ships... and thus probably will avoid WH space after that (where the nice goodies are).

explo in null is still very good

[Sexy Jesus Man]

Rikilamaru eredeti hozzászólása:

Uncle Timo eredeti hozzászólása:

Why is a corp/clan recruitment commercial pinned?
These guys are huge, they do not do a good job teaching basic skills, all you will do is blob in null sec until you die, repeat ad infninitum.

Do tutorial, do agent missions, do sisters of eve (or don't), fly solo for a bit, watch a crapload of youtube tutorials/videos, read a lot, learn in-game, make or join a small member corp, do whatever with your friends.

Or join brave noobs (or another gigantic corp) and blob, and your game will be:
"anchor up! anchor up! jump jump! hold cloak! hold cloak! primary is <insert ship name>. OMG we so l33t. OK we died. Lets do this for the next 3 months, this is great fun".


LOL
No advertising rule by CCP, last pinned topic.
http://steamcommunity.com/app/8500/discussions/0/828939978638104838/

this is not a commercial

Tech it is a subtle way of posting up half of an advertisement towards new players or returning. I see the information informative until you start adding in corps and what they provide. If you're going with this view, you may as well add in every other single corp who may do the same, I mean, why not?

You list the noobie corps alphabetically incorrect, focus on your own corps approval exuding the other corps whether they accept all newbies, teach them specifics, etc. (increasing fun per hour) Who's to say the other corps do this? I'm feeling this is a biased review on which corps to join whether you have provided informative info for new players.

What's the reason to add additional info for groups: DnG, RvB, Pnks if you're not keen to adding additional info for the rest, even if reddit links are provided? You provide a tier based look on corps.

[Wandering Mania]

Shotgun eredeti hozzászólása:

Wandering Mania eredeti hozzászólása:

Yup and if you only have Omega skills left to train, and only own Omega ships you are locked in the station you are at. Can not undock, and can not train any thing.

This is not Eve going 'Free to play'. It's Eve going 'Freemium', where the Free means free, and the 'mium' is latin for 'not really'.

Incorrect. You can always undock in your pod.

Yeah and watch how fast you get ganked. Weather in empire or especially in null, ganking is an every day occurance. Why? Because of the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ combat pilots that think that it is fun to "Collect tears" as they call it. As I and most other games call it, "Griefing".