Sorry to all those who follow the blog. I haven't seen much action over the last month, and not had much time in my pod either.
I've had a few kills lately, which have been posted on my Alliance's new killboard. Rather then try to remember all the details of the kills I have posted on the new killboard (which would be an exercise in futility on my part) I'll link the page to my recent kills. Of the kills I've written about in previous posts, I decided not to repost to this new killboard. I'm thinking of getting a personal killboard up and running. Anyone have any recommendations? I know of battleclinic, but I'm not really a fan of the deign layout of the few killboards I've seen there.
Things will hoepfully be heating up soon in New Eden for me, and thus the blog. I've been wrestling with myself recently about one major decision. My sec status is now -3.2. I've attempted to be a good capsuleer over the last month - attempting to kill rats to raise it back up. However, after about 5 minutes of that exercise one thing becomes quite clear to me. I hate it. Ratting for loot and money is one thing, but ratting for sec status is a grind worse then....well anything I can think of.
I've spent the last couple weeks training an alt to haul for me. I've been spoiled by my alliance's combat policy of NBSI. Now that I've spent so long operating by that rule of engagement, I can't be bothered to have the disipline to hunt only "reds" to save my sec status. I have zero interest in improving my sec status. I get far too much enjoyment from popping neuts, miners, and newbies who find themselves in the wrong neighborhood of the universe.
From the outset of this blog, I made it clear I was not sure what direction I would take Vasavai. Over the last month, I've done alot of "soul/soul-less" searching. It's become quite clear to me, at this time in this capsuleer's career, a life of yarr is what appeals most. I'm throwing away the safety of high sec. Shunning the protection of CONCORD, embracing their scron. I've accepted that one day, one day very soon, Vasavia will become an outlaw - she's embraced the darkside of New Eden a long time ago.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Screenies - Yahoo!
Just wanted to post a few screenies of Vasavia's travels thus far. I'm sorry to say I didn't record where I was when the shots were taken. I'll provide what detail I can though below the shots. Click on the shots for large version. For all of you lucky enough to have a fancy wide-screen monitor, I apologize. My monitor runs native 1280x1084.
Somewhere out in Deadspace during a mission. This was taken post combat. This monument is one of the most interesting environment details I've seen yet in a mission.
Just another shot from a different angle.
Recently acquired Drake. "Phoenix Claw" out for her maiden voyage. I am now broke.
Testing of the "Phoenix Claw's" warp drive were good.
Taken while the crew reset the nav computers for further warp testing.
The "Phoenix Claw's" maiden voyage and initial testing was positive. Navigation, electrical, and engineering systems checked out great. Weapon, and defensive systems are up next. This shot was taken as she came into docking range at her home station.
Just another shot from a different angle.
Recently acquired Drake. "Phoenix Claw" out for her maiden voyage. I am now broke.
Testing of the "Phoenix Claw's" warp drive were good.
Taken while the crew reset the nav computers for further warp testing.
The "Phoenix Claw's" maiden voyage and initial testing was positive. Navigation, electrical, and engineering systems checked out great. Weapon, and defensive systems are up next. This shot was taken as she came into docking range at her home station.
When I get some more shots I'll post those. So far, I'm loving the drake. Of course, I'm also still hanging out in Care Bear Land as I'm not interested in risking her in low-sec. I'll try to get some shots of her during combat.
One thing I've noticed, that's a little irritating, is that even when I get rid of the game's UI to take screens I've noticed in a couple shots system messages still show up. Like, "Pithi Blah Blah hits you for 14.5 hp" and so on. Not sure if those can be disabled for screen shots or not. Sure hope so or combat shots might not be so pretty.
Vasavia didn't get much done last night on account of having a soar throat, and a moody 7 month old to boot. She managed to get in one mission, which actually ended up being a fairly productive salvaging run as well. Not including the mission payout, she ended up netting just over 1.5 million in loot and salvaged goods.
Hopefully tonight proves to be just a fruitful, if not more so.
One thing I've noticed, that's a little irritating, is that even when I get rid of the game's UI to take screens I've noticed in a couple shots system messages still show up. Like, "Pithi Blah Blah hits you for 14.5 hp" and so on. Not sure if those can be disabled for screen shots or not. Sure hope so or combat shots might not be so pretty.
Vasavia didn't get much done last night on account of having a soar throat, and a moody 7 month old to boot. She managed to get in one mission, which actually ended up being a fairly productive salvaging run as well. Not including the mission payout, she ended up netting just over 1.5 million in loot and salvaged goods.
Hopefully tonight proves to be just a fruitful, if not more so.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Module Active - Wall of Text crits you...
Let me start off by saying I am new at this wonderful world of blogging. I've always been one with a lot to say, but generally, I have a difficult time finding the words I'd like to use to transmit my thoughts.
I'm also new to the world of EVE, and actually EVE is what lead my to blogging. Many of the blogs listed in the "Blogs I'm Following" list are what inspired me to not only give EVE a try (for the second time), but also to start logging my experiences in New Eden.
I tried EVE Online once before, back in 2006...or was it 2007. Whatever. On my first venture into the brave new world that is New Eden I was intrigued, I was amazed, I was excited, I was more lost then I'd ever been in any MMO I'd ever tried. In hindsight, I know part of the problem was I'd rushed through the new player tutorial. I've never been one to sit through a tutorial the way game developers intend for new players. I'd always preferred to go boldly marching into the unknown. In times past, this worked for me. Sure, I stumbled along, but wasn't that part of the fun? To me it was. EVE, EVE she was an entirely different beast...
After rushing through the tutorial I found myself floating in space. I panned the camera around...What the hell am I supposed to do now? Wait how did Aura tell me to navigate??? Actually, no wait on that, how the hell did she tell me to find a mission agent to start with????
You get the point, I was totally lost on the game's basic, fundamental workings. To make a long story short (probably too late for that, sorry), I did fumble my way around New Eden in my shiny new newbie ship. I stuck with it for about a week. I then gave up all hope. I went back to WoW.
Fast forward to 2009, January to be exact. I'd been following MMO news and goings on for sometime through various websites. In particular, Massively was a regular stop in my daily Internet traveling. Massively has always had extensive EVE coverage, and starting in the fall of 2008 I found myself reading more and more of their articles on EVE. As is no news to anyone currently playing EVE, there's been a lot going on lately. Corp heists, bank heists, player tournaments, new expansion news, and the downfall of one of EVE's biggest alliances. None of these I'm going to go into detail about because, well, there's already great articles on the subjects around the player blogs and EVE news websites.
As I started reading more and more of these articles on EVE I became more and more interested in the game. Not because I wanted to try and accomplish the same feats as above, but just because I was intrigued by them. I read more about the world of New Eden, and found myself more interested in the game. I decided to give it a second try. I went to the EVE website, and signed up for a trial account, downloaded the client, and installed.
I created Vasavia, logged in, and told myself "This time you WILL take your time with the tutorial". And so I did. As I progressed I noticed things that I missed the first time around, were suddenly "clicking" in my skull. "Eureka"! I finished the tutorial, and ventured of into New Eden. I was intrigued, I was amazed, I was excited all over again. It was all falling into place this time! I ran some missions for the agent Aura sent me to. No problem. I found a new agent to work for. No problem. "Holy shit it's making sense!" I giggled like a school-girl as I poked along in space in my new shiny newbie ship.
Vasavia has been carving her path into the world of New Eden for almost 2 months (I think, I've been having so much fun I've actually lost track of how old she is). She's managed to get herself into situations she's had no business being in, and lost a frigate and a cruiser due to risky salvaging escapades. But that's just life in New Eden.
This blog, like so many other player blogs, will be used to log Vasavia's journey. It will be used for general ramblings, sometimes in character, sometimes out of character. I've never really been much into role play, but I think I'm going to give it a try with Vasavia. We'll see how that goes. I'll do my best to begin my posts in a way so that readers know whether I'm in-character, or out. Furthermore, be warned. I'm a complete newbie in New Eden. So, I'm sure I'm going to spout shit that just doesn't make sense about EVE, both in-character, and out of character. So, I'll just ask for your patience and understanding now.
With all the above being said, I hope you venture back to follow Vasavia as she develops. I hope you enjoy the adventure as much as I do.
Let us venture forth, into the brave new world of New Eden. Safe flying all.
*Module Active*
I'm also new to the world of EVE, and actually EVE is what lead my to blogging. Many of the blogs listed in the "Blogs I'm Following" list are what inspired me to not only give EVE a try (for the second time), but also to start logging my experiences in New Eden.
I tried EVE Online once before, back in 2006...or was it 2007. Whatever. On my first venture into the brave new world that is New Eden I was intrigued, I was amazed, I was excited, I was more lost then I'd ever been in any MMO I'd ever tried. In hindsight, I know part of the problem was I'd rushed through the new player tutorial. I've never been one to sit through a tutorial the way game developers intend for new players. I'd always preferred to go boldly marching into the unknown. In times past, this worked for me. Sure, I stumbled along, but wasn't that part of the fun? To me it was. EVE, EVE she was an entirely different beast...
After rushing through the tutorial I found myself floating in space. I panned the camera around...What the hell am I supposed to do now? Wait how did Aura tell me to navigate??? Actually, no wait on that, how the hell did she tell me to find a mission agent to start with????
You get the point, I was totally lost on the game's basic, fundamental workings. To make a long story short (probably too late for that, sorry), I did fumble my way around New Eden in my shiny new newbie ship. I stuck with it for about a week. I then gave up all hope. I went back to WoW.
Fast forward to 2009, January to be exact. I'd been following MMO news and goings on for sometime through various websites. In particular, Massively was a regular stop in my daily Internet traveling. Massively has always had extensive EVE coverage, and starting in the fall of 2008 I found myself reading more and more of their articles on EVE. As is no news to anyone currently playing EVE, there's been a lot going on lately. Corp heists, bank heists, player tournaments, new expansion news, and the downfall of one of EVE's biggest alliances. None of these I'm going to go into detail about because, well, there's already great articles on the subjects around the player blogs and EVE news websites.
As I started reading more and more of these articles on EVE I became more and more interested in the game. Not because I wanted to try and accomplish the same feats as above, but just because I was intrigued by them. I read more about the world of New Eden, and found myself more interested in the game. I decided to give it a second try. I went to the EVE website, and signed up for a trial account, downloaded the client, and installed.
I created Vasavia, logged in, and told myself "This time you WILL take your time with the tutorial". And so I did. As I progressed I noticed things that I missed the first time around, were suddenly "clicking" in my skull. "Eureka"! I finished the tutorial, and ventured of into New Eden. I was intrigued, I was amazed, I was excited all over again. It was all falling into place this time! I ran some missions for the agent Aura sent me to. No problem. I found a new agent to work for. No problem. "Holy shit it's making sense!" I giggled like a school-girl as I poked along in space in my new shiny newbie ship.
Vasavia has been carving her path into the world of New Eden for almost 2 months (I think, I've been having so much fun I've actually lost track of how old she is). She's managed to get herself into situations she's had no business being in, and lost a frigate and a cruiser due to risky salvaging escapades. But that's just life in New Eden.
This blog, like so many other player blogs, will be used to log Vasavia's journey. It will be used for general ramblings, sometimes in character, sometimes out of character. I've never really been much into role play, but I think I'm going to give it a try with Vasavia. We'll see how that goes. I'll do my best to begin my posts in a way so that readers know whether I'm in-character, or out. Furthermore, be warned. I'm a complete newbie in New Eden. So, I'm sure I'm going to spout shit that just doesn't make sense about EVE, both in-character, and out of character. So, I'll just ask for your patience and understanding now.
With all the above being said, I hope you venture back to follow Vasavia as she develops. I hope you enjoy the adventure as much as I do.
Let us venture forth, into the brave new world of New Eden. Safe flying all.
*Module Active*
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