Originally posted by: Specop 007
Originally posted by: Perry404
Alright I've finally worked out some of these issues and thanks to everyone for their input.
One thing I've yet to find is a guide to materials(asteroids) that tells the value of each rock/mineral/chemical whether dense or mass or what have you. At this point there are so many I'm not sure which ones I should be going after.
The best thing about this game is the incredible amount of options for leveling up.
The worst thing about it is that it is wrapped in an interface that is in no way, shape or form intuitive.
I am pleased with the game however. It is already quite rewarding after buying my first ship and I'm already focused on a strategy that shouldn't take too long to implement.
I plan on using some sort of a tough frigate for mining but building up the ship a little with missiles and warp enhancers so that I can take advantage of unsuspecting neophytes and at the same time have the ability to run if I get in over my head. This really is a game for people with little or no life. WOW has nothing EVE. I can't believe how easy it is to waste an entire day.
hahaha, your going to get schooled so badly......
First off, you cant gank people in high sec (With rare exceptions you can, but you aint gonna find that exception).
If you shoot someone in high sec you WILL die. The popo gonna come kills you deaded. (For the experienced, yes, theres exceptions. He aint gonna have them for a while)
Secondly, you dont "Mount a few missiles". NO mining boat is gonna last in a fight. (Again, yes exceptions but they are rare and set you back hundreds of millions).
Lastly, with a tough mining frig by the time your in over your head you probably arent going to be able to run. The rats you encounter you should be able to deal with without having to run or you should already be running when they show up. Simply put, a warp core stab is a wasted slot for mining where your mining, and in fact is a wasted slot most of the time. You need cargo expanders or those mining upgrade things.
Mining drones really aarent all that impressive. They help, but honestly I'd take combat drones first. Put the drones on the rats while you mine.
Lastly, jet can mining is your friend. If you do however realize you could have someone steal it from you. If they do steal it from you DO NOT shoot them as much as you may want to. .Never, ever shoot anyone in high sec until your experienced. And that doesnt mean being able to fly a battlecruiser.
Enjoy Eve. I got tired of it and recently cancelled my account. Never did get that Machariel I wanted.......Such a beautiful ship........Wanted a nano Mach. Nothing says "Your gonna die" like a nano mach.