Eve Online Log

[samroski]

Entry

 

There was miscommunication and conflict between the instructions I was being given and what was actually happening.

 

Through sheer ineptitude I had managed to dispose off an unfriendly vessel. At this point due to the above mentioned miscommunication I managed to engage 2 more unfriendlies.

 

In my total disorientation, I took heavy damage and tried to outrun them. This was not successful.

 

Finally managed to take a few calm breaths, pushed a couple of right buttons- and hey!

 

Have mined a nearby asteroid- they all seem to be veldspar around here.

 

 

 

 

Training

 

There was constant conflict during training. Rameen was at my side throughout, and she got her way in all the important decisions. I dare say I had much less influence on her career choices.

 

I ended up with:

http://i30.tinypic.com/2r4tpox.jpg

 

Attributes:

http://i30.tinypic.com/v653d3.jpg

 

Samroski

Calderi

Male

Deteis

Science and Trade Institute

Science and Trade Institute

Business

Scientists

Executive Commander

0.00

2008.03.20 22:00:00

807,667

Clone Grade Alpha (900,000)

 

Intelligence 15

Perception 7

Charisma 9

Willpower 7

Memory 7

 

 

 

 

Read the Manual

 

They had told me to orbit at 2500, but I couldn't even see them. Finally got in real close and manually picked them out. Miscommunication again.

 

On the way back saw the wreckage of a rookie (xsomehtin123456789). Felt bad about taking the cargo, and was wondering if it was legal. None of the 30 or so police ships in the vicinity seemed to take notice.

 

Took me half an hour to transfer my cargo to the station storage facility (this despite apparently clear instructions).

 

Thought it was a good time to get some missiles. Bought the hardware required, but when it was time to install it, I noticed there were no slots for it. Damn. Should always read the manual.

 

Am lugging this launcher (and a couple of missiles that I bought after I had realized my error- just couldn't resist) in my cargo, and going to look for Eve University.

 

 

 

 

Eve University

 

Found the regional office of Eve University. Unfortunately was unable to apply due to difficulties in communication with their database. There was conflict between the user interface and the underlying hardware security settings. This may take time to fix.

 

In the meantime I upgraded my ship despite a number of poor decisions while trying to trade. I have been unable to sell even one item at profit yet. My cargo now has:

mining laser

frozen food (bought at 80% more than the prices I have been offered at 6 places)

120 missiles (bough different kinds of missiles as soon as I got the missile launcher fixed- have not had the chance to use them)

shield booster

silicon

75mm Gatling Rail 1 Blueprint (seemed like the thing to buy at the time- but have been unable to use or sell this)

spirits

mechanical parts

silicate glass

civilian salvager (got this on a mission- probably helps to get stuff off wrecked ships)

 

 

Fortunately the newer ship had more cargo space - so it is easier to lug all this stuff around in the hope that I will be able to get rid of it.

 

The first one was called Ibis and this is Condor. Was surprised that even after my financial disasters I had enough left over from a couple of missions to upgrade to this ship.

 

Was unable to fit all 3 (the two lasers and the missile launcher) to the new ship- so the mining laser is in the cargo hold. Pity.

 

This is a really good looking ship.

 

http://i28.tinypic.com/15mo9s0.jpg

 

I bought this really cool looking gadget to add on to the ship- but realized that during training I had chosen not to take that course on installation of these items. Damn. Wish I had known... In depression sold it immediately back (at a loss).

 

 

 

 

Interface

 

Things have improved over the last 20 years. Flying the ship takes much less attention now. Most of the systems are automated. More a matter of deciding where to go.

 

There is a series of maps on the right that should make more sense. Look like the structural representation of a complex organic molecule.

 

http://i30.tinypic.com/161j0g8.jpg

 

There is some activity in a communication channel on the left. Some of the communication is in an alien language. I have decided to observe this for a while.

 

Made a number of other bad decisions- including spending great amounts on buying training manuals that I had already gone through during training. The cover was different.

 

Forgot my entire cargo load at a distant station. Fortunately I was able to trace my assets through a wonderful asset finding service. Had to make my way back for these items that I felt I could not let go of. These now include some more items that are difficult to dispose:

heavy water

superconductors

quafe ultra

 

Have just accepted a mission that involves elimination of some undesirables. May get to use the missiles.

 

 

 

 

Lost

 

080323

 

A while back accepted a mission that involved transport of militants to a 0.7 security level area. Thought I may be swarmed by pirates, but nothing happened. The security forces either do not mind such transportation, or have no information about the contents of one's cargo.

 

Am enroute to this kill on sight and retrieve encrypted documents mission. Just before departure I fortunately noticed that I had somehow sold off (or lost) my main laser.

 

Have bought a new one- it says it needs ammo (the first one generated its own ammo by debris collection). This may not have been a good point in time to switch lasers- especially when I have no ammo.

 

One jump to go....

 

 

080323a

 

The gun needed ammo.

 

Fortunately indulging in those missiles earlier paid dividends.

 

Am thinking of contacting the Eve University regional office again. Just that have not been able to find it again. Have found all sorts of other corporations. These appear to be groups getting together to indulge in their common interests.

 

http://i25.tinypic.com/s6nojr.jpg

 

 

 

080323b

 

am feeling lost and seasick

 

totally lost

 

 

http://i32.tinypic.com/2nhqduc.jpg

 

 

 

080323c

 

In my time of need I could think only of my agent*, and set course. Enroute I saw a familiar configuration of lines in the map and found Eve University's office. Have sent them a message explaining my situation.

 

*agent:

http://i25.tinypic.com/1zn8yv5.jpg

 

 

 

Overkill

 

080323 1945

 

The agent gave me a mission. Btw noticed that I owned another ship. Also good looking. Called Heron. Probably was the reward of one of these mission along with a cargo hold modification that I do not know enough to fit because of Rameen's interference.

 

http://i28.tinypic.com/28rytra.jpg

 

Equipped this new ship and set off feeling pretty good. This was all ofcourse too good to last.

 

I used more than a 100 missiles and nearly all the ammo I had, and could not get even one of them. Finally had to warp out of the difficult situation.

 

Have re-fitted my Condor and am doing the run again- with a 1000 missiles and 1000 charges for the newly installed 150mm Railgun.

 

http://i26.tinypic.com/2ywejw5.jpg

 

 

 

080323 2016

 

Interestingly the first 2 ships that had given me the tough time earlier, required only one missile each?!?

 

The next two required a total of 11 missiles.

 

Is it the ship? Is it the methodology of the attack (as this time I hit them from a distance)?

 

Have managed to establish communication with the Eve University. Talked to their representative on the Eve University channel. Have made necessary changes required in the communication systems. Off to find their office to formally apply.

 

I should have paid more attention on the way here. Have no idea where to go.

 

 

 

080323 2048

 

On attempting to apply I got the message:

"Your application has not been processed yet"

Along with my original application text, "I am desperate to join Eve University. Finally I found your office, but the in game browser is not working. Please guide."

 

 

080323 2104

 

Have identified Target Navigation Prediction and Rapid Launch as the areas to concentrate my training on. Unfortunately instruction is prohibitively expensive.

 

Also Hull Upgrades.

? Repair Systems

 

Have fit the mining laser.

[samroski]

Perpetual Motion

 

080324 1217

 

Got a message:

 

2008.03.23 12:36

Hi,

 

My name is AkiraWhite, I am the Ceo of the BlackWolves, we are a multi national corp. Based in and around the caldari state region. We have around 120 members. We also have Pos’s in 0.0 and station access; we are members of the Rule of Three Alliance and have Naps (non aggression pacts) with most of the northern alliances.

 

The reason for this mail.

 

The BlackWolves: are looking for new members to join the corp. we will offer training advice. Help with new ships and skills, we can offer group mission, Group mining. Hacking sites, PvP if interested. Fleet training, also advice on manufacturing as well.

 

WE also have TS ( voice communications )

 

Now I am not asking you to join for life however I am asking you to join and have fun and make new friends within EvE.

 

When you reply to this mail please let me know what you want to do within EvE so I can allocate you the relevant fleet commander.

 

Regards

AkiraWhite

Ceo BlackWolves

 

I appreciate the message and the effort to explain some of the terminology- but am unfamiliar with some terms that make me apprehensive:

Pos’s in 0.0

station access

hacking sites

PvP

 

Wondering what to reply. Feel as if I should join this (or another) corporation- but at the same time there is this apprehension...

 

Am in this far away place. Feel the need to return.

 

 

 

 

080324 1618

 

Got communication from Eve university:

 

2008.03.24 12:49

ΞνΞ ЏΠІ

ΞνΞ ΘΠLІΠΞ

 

Please read carefully!

 

Thanks for applying to Eve University! We are unique in the world of EVE, solely dedicated to training pilots, miners, engineers and traders.

 

Our qualifications:

Please ensure you meet these basic standards before committing our Recruitment Officers' time to an interview:

- Less than 8 weeks playing EVE actively.

- No negative security standing.

- Finished the Tutorial and the follow-on missions.

- Willing to follow Eve University policies (no-piracy/scam/theft).

 

If you meet these qualifications please convo one of our Recruitment Officers. To find out who our RO's are, please join our public channel 'EVE University' and read the Message Of The Day.

 

It is your responsibility to initiate convos with an RO.

 

If you are applying as an Instructor, or are unable to contact an R,O., please convo Dierdra Vaal.

 

Regards,

 

Dierdra Vaal

EVE University

 

 

http://i28.tinypic.com/2ajw9dg.jpg

 

 

As it happens I am stuck on the last of these missions. This requires industrial manufacturing of a perpetual motion machine. I looked at the built-in manuals and tutorials, but I could not get anywhere as I lacked the basic industrial knowledge.

 

This machine also requires a perpetual motion wheel that I could not find regionally. I did find the Industry training module- but it was 6 jumps away! Was about to set off, when i thought to check in the station and the module was available! (Reminder: switch from regional to local market intelligently)

 

Have spent a while hitting the books. It was pretty basic stuff- just had to go through it once. Should have done it earlier. Rameen strikes again. Though am finding it harder and harder to blame her. Left to myself I still would have made many less than ideal choices.

 

It so happened that I had no money to buy this training module (even though it was cheap). Was randomly going through my cargo for something to sell, when I found an advanced training module worth 500,000!

 

Now I am strongly against selling any educational material, but the present need was such that I did the unthinkable!

 

Unfortunately, despite familiarity with the process, I still have to solve the riddle of the perpetual wheel.

[samroski]

Cerebration

 

080325 1309

 

After a lot of consideration I have figured that research is required to produce better blueprints for this machine.

 

I do not seem to find anybody interested in undertaking this research work.

 

 

http://i29.tinypic.com/242gbkk.jpg

 

 

 

Feeling tired with all the cerebration. Need to get out of here.

 

 

http://i25.tinypic.com/14t6drl.jpg

 

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[TheTerminator2004]

I'm assuming the mission you are on is Mountains out of Molehills (5 of 10), so here are some instructions:

 

Making Mountains of Molehills (5 of 10) Walkthrough.

Required Items: Perpetual Motion Unit I Blueprint, Datacore-Basic Civilian Tech, Datacore-Elementary Civilian Tech, Civilian Data Interface

 

Place the items in your ship and fly to Scheenins IV - Chemal Tech Factory.

Take the items and place them in the ITEMS storage area.

Right click on the blueprint and scroll down to INVENTION and select it.

Then you PICK AN INSTALLATION.

Then left click on this station and then left click on a free Invention slot.

Then click USE ASSEMBLY LINE.

The screen should go back to the begining. Press OK.

Press ACCEPT QUOTE and wait 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes press SCIENCE & INDUSTRY and then press GET JOBS. Click your item and press DELIVER.

Put the blueprint in your ship and fly back to Clellinon and manufacture the item.

 

You may need to replace the place names depending on where you are, of course.

[samroski]

080325 1813

 

Ended up in a new constellation. Checked all the stations. There were a number of production facilities in the system. Interesting.

 

http://i31.tinypic.com/2442jit.jpg

 

 

 

Went to each and every one- and they all had manufacturing services, but no research. Even tried a War School.

 

 

 

http://i25.tinypic.com/9an4as.jpg

 

(note that the Range set is: Current Blueprint Location)

 

http://i26.tinypic.com/2eewo52.jpg

 

 

 

 

Something strange started to happen soon after I entered the next system. There was a ship that appeared have been automatically targeted. There was a new area on the HUD that was begging for attention. A strange colour attracted my attention at the top left: 0.4*

 

There a moment of sudden panic. The ship was now circling me, and there were these new sounds that were not reassuring. This seemed like a good time to make my exit. fortunately the stargate was right there.

 

http://i27.tinypic.com/2yzg7bd.jpg

 

 

 

Three systems later when i had nearly lost my patience I finally realized that there was a search option available for locating research facilities. There was one just one jump away!!

 

http://i26.tinypic.com/2nro587.jpg

 

http://i26.tinypic.com/j9sdmv.jpg

 

http://i27.tinypic.com/2irxkdf.jpg

 

 

 

This was a beautiful outworldy facility. Made me want to take up residence there. The views from their huge observation windows were unparalleled.

 

I am sure I will visit this place again. The plain reason being that when I was handing out the assignment I realized that my cargo hold was empty! Had that ship in 0.4 somehow transported my cargo out of the hold?

 

I checked my assets to realize that I had simply forgotten everything. In many different places. I was also able to locate those items that I thought I had "lost".

 

http://i31.tinypic.com/20p8nma.jpg

 

 

Decided to collect everything.

 

 

http://i26.tinypic.com/2hwp7k6.jpg

 

 

 

During the long journey I was delighted to hear from one of my friends who had been a few months ahead of me during training.

 

He had wandered into 0.3 space recently and pirates had destroyed his ship and "warp scrambled" his pod and tried to ransom it for 40 million! Eventually they blew up his pod!

 

http://i28.tinypic.com/jg31w2.jpg

 

Got to check on my clone.

 

Have recovered all my belongings. Am exhausted. Got a headache. Need to hit the bed.

[samroski]

I'm assuming the mission you are on is Mountains out of Molehills (5 of 10), so here are some instructions:

This one is Balancing of Books (10 of 10)

[samroski]

080326 1647

 

Feels so good after a rest.

 

The nearest research facility is 3 jumps away. Lets see what happens. Feels as if there are more twists in the tale,

 

080327 1417

 

During one of the earlier missions I was supposed to have scanned an object, which I do not think I did successfully. Despite this failure of objective, my agent seemed to be happy with the result.

 

I also remember the agent telling me that he had given me everything needed for this final mission. The research requires a data interface, a basic tech datacore, both of which are in my cargo, and an elementary tech datacore that I cannot seem to find anywhere in 3 regions.

 

Had I completed the objective in the previous mission I may have all the elements required. Or maybe I am supposed go out looking for it?

 

I was pissed when I got the message about the missing item, Especially so when I couldn't find it anywhere on the market.

 

http://i31.tinypic.com/9ql1ld.jpg

 

 

I am thinking of giving up on this mission for a while. Bye bye Eve University.

 

Maybe I'll write to the corporation that sent me the invite....

[samroski]

2008.03.27 14:36

 

Thank you AkiraWhite for your kind invitation to join BlackWolves. My apologies for taking this long to reply. Have been trying to find my way around.

 

It would be a pleasure to join your esteemed Corporation. It is just that I fear that I may not be able to live up to your expectations.

 

I am not sure what I want to do- so sorry I cannot be of much help in this regard. I could certainly use help in ship selection and skills, and group mining and group mission and fleet training sound exciting- though I have little idea of what these are.

 

I would be happy to tag along with whatever you assign me to.

 

Regards

 

Samroski

 

 

 

2008.03.27 16:16

 

hi sam,

 

Best thing todo is Pm me or Darkhamblett when you are online and we will talk about joining you up, mainly to see if we are right for you.

regards

Aw

 

 

 

 

080327 2010

 

Had a chat on the Blackwolves channel- (while they were on a level 3 mission "hoping for a dread guri to appear on the last wave") and apparently the datacore cannot be procured on the market. I also cannot go back to the location that needed to be scanned as this is likely to be in "deadspace".

 

Rechecking my assets confirmed that I did not have this datacore anywhere.

 

I concluded that I was screwed.

 

But there is a slim ray of hope. The blackwolves confirmed my new suspicion that items forgotten in the cargoholds of previous ships may not show up in the assets.

 

Was far away. Am making my way back to check the Heron first.

 

 

 

 

080327 2027

 

The Heron is empty. If I don't find it in the Ibis I will be truly screwed.

 

 

 

 

080327 2034

 

Am truly screwed.

[TheTerminator2004]

My advice would be to join EUNI anyway, and tell them what happened. I'm pretty certain that at least one of their members will have a spare datacore, and chances are, they'll be happy to give it to you. I actually made a profit when I got my hauler blown up by pirates, thanks to all the kind donations people sent when they heard what happened (they are very generous people there). I don't remember ever doing a mission that involved invention, and I still got in, so dont worry about it - the recruitment rules are very flexible. :)

[Dark0ne]

ETA on you joining the Bruce's, Terminator?