My first skill at level 5

I've finally trained a skill to level 5 for the first time. With the Refining 5, I am able to train Kernite and Omber processing, although given my current location (Caldari Empire space), it's Kernite that I'm more interested in (there is no Omber in Caldari space).

I'm always in need of large quantities of Isogen and Mexallon for manufacturing, and kernite is the best common ore for refining into Isogen and the best overall ore for refining into Mexallon.

The only problem with getting Kernite is that I have to venture out into at least 0.4 sec systems in Caldari territory. And there it's not a question of if, but the fact of when you'll get ganked.

The bigger the risk, the higher the payoff.

Now onto Learning 5...

Piracy in High-Sec: A story of stolen ore

Yes, there is piracy even high-sec empire space and I have found out about it the hard way. It was a little bit unexpected for me to be blown up and then extorted by a pirate corp in a high-sec space. It was a 0.7 system, to be exact.

I was mining some pyroxeres ore in an asteroid belt and putting the ore into a jetcan. There were about 5 people along with me in that belt. A few of those had the yellow pirate label on their names, but so far it was quite common for me to see those and I've never been bothered by those people, so I didn't give it any second thoughts when I started mining.

Upgrading the trial account

My 14-day trial account has expired, and I have made the decision to upgrade to a subscription. I have definitely enjoyed playing EVE Online and would like to see what else the game has to offer. With the trial restrictions being lifted, I am able to train for a much needed industrial ship to haul all of my ore.

If you're interested in trying out EVE Online, I am also now able to give out a 21-day trial of the game through CCP's Buddy Program. Please, contact me if you are interested. The only benefit for me is that I get free 30 days of game time if you sign up for a subscription after the trial.

A New Player's Guide to EVE Online

Hello, Reader!

I have recently started playing EVE Online. Although I am not new to gaming, I have never played any other massively multiplayer online games and very likely never will. I have decided to try out EVE Online because it is a very unique, completely user-controlled game and the style of this game is of particular interest to me.

I was expecting the learning curve to be quite steep and I have been reading up on a lot of guides to help in the first stages of the game. However, there is so much information out there, that it's tough to sort it all out at first. That's why I have decided to create a guide for new players based on my own experiences of starting-up in the New Eden.

I have been researching every obstacle that I have encountered in game, so I might as well post what I have learned and hope that somebody will find the information useful. At the very least, you can read and laugh at the mistakes that I've made.

The more I progress in the game, the more detailed information will be provided on a particular topic. And with every post I make, I will provide links to more in-depth guides if you're interested in learning more.

If you ever thought of trying out EVE Online or you thought that this is a game that you might like, but were put off by the whole idea of MMORPGs (like I am), you can't go wrong with trying the game. EVE Online creator CCP offers a 14-day trial. They don't ask for anything besides a valid e-mail address to create a trial account. The size of the game you have to download is 2.5GB and the final size the game will take up on your harddrive is 5.7GB. You can check out minimum and recommended system requirements here.

I have started playing the game on a trial account and I am enjoying the experience so far.