Category Archives: Guides

Posted on 2011-06-13 by Ecliptic Rift

GUIDE: Datacore farming

Before the introduction of planetary management (interaction) with Tyrannis, many players looking for “passive income” turned to “datacore farming”. In the post-Incursion era, this involves getting to level 4 missions with NPC research corporations (5.0 effective standing). This article will … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2011-05-24 by Ecliptic Rift

Google Docs and Gradient Material Index

Some of you may know of the Gradient Material Index, which focuses on material prices in the Minmatar Republic (and Jita, naturally). While not all of my trading business takes place in these areas, enough of it does that this … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-08-02 by Ecliptic Rift

Seven Probe Army: combat scanning

I’ve started to experiment with different probe configurations for combat scanning (mostly looking for mission runners). Note that my use case here differs materially from scanning down cosmic signatures for PVE and Exploration. Originally, I started with the tetrahedron, as … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-07-31 by Ecliptic Rift

Cloak and Dagger: Hidden Operations in EVE

First in an occasional series The “cloak and dagger” elements of EVE Online have long attracted many players. Perhaps no incident illustrates this more clearly than the now-legendary Guiding Hand Social Club operation against Ubiqua Seraph. This alone has drawn … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-07-08 by Ecliptic Rift

Exploration Ishtar

I hadn’t done this in a while, so after having lost an experimental Ishtar doing agent work, I put together an improved model. [Ishtar, Hacking] 250mm Light Carbine Howitzer I Sisters Core Probe Launcher Improved Cloaking Device II 2x Salvager … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-06-23 by Ecliptic Rift

Don’t get podded!

New pilots frequently mention “getting podded” as one of the risks they fear in lowsec. Losing implants can indeed get very expensive, especially if you’ve got hardwirings in your head. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your risk significantly. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-06-02 by Ecliptic Rift

Basic rules for roleplaying in EVE

Quote from: Kazzzi on 2010-06-02 at 18:17 PM Here are a few basic rules for roleplaying in EVE: 1. You are obligated to invent arguments against every single thing your enemy says, even if they are stating true facts or … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-03-10 by Ecliptic Rift

Exploration Proteus

I’ve wanted a strategic cruiser for some time, but held off from training Racial Cruiser V because I didn’t have tech II projectiles (for a Loki) or missiles (for a Tengu). Then I realized, hmm, I do have skills for … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-03-02 by Ecliptic Rift

Quick Trading Guide

NB: This guide presents a very basic introduction to making ISK through trading. More detailed strategies are left as an exercise for the reader. One of the least expected bits of the economy in New Eden is that you can … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-02-09 by Ecliptic Rift

Exploration Myrmidon

After Rettic mentioned his desire for a ship he’d never have to refit, the ensuing discussion reminded me of how well the Myrmidon did as an all-purpose low-sec solo exploration ship. If that’s your thing, then this ship will do … Read the rest of this entry →

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