EVE Diary

[jspaceman]

so while i am waiting to buy my xbox 360
i continue to play the last online game
i will ever play. EVE.

so for the first time i am going to present
some of my own personal pics of the game
and me in action.

so lets begin...

after some time in various corporations i
decided to fly alone. for my own flag.
later...i flew out to Kisogo region to see
if there was any space jerks out that
needed to be blown out of the cosmos.

so i stopped by a space station and
began browsing the local corps...i found
this one.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec3.jpg

hmmmm not a bad description but i was
curious if this was just some punks who dont
know squat about the universe or not so....

i found the leader

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec2.jpg

after reading that i knew...time to get to work.
the galaxy is a big place, but that doesnt mean
some punks are gonna try and run their mouth.
so i declared war on them! :D

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec.jpg

war does take time to initiate...lots of governmental
red tape...but while i waited for the ok, i got an
eve mail back from that punk.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec4.jpg

i realize his corp is 30+ strong in pilots and i
fly alone...but this isnt about the numbers...
chances are i may take some loses...so be it.
at 8 pm est this war officially begins. over
the next few days i will be documenting all
combat that will take place.

in the end, we will see if they have the will
to continue flying under that flag...or just
dissolve the corp completely and surrender.

over and out

jj

[Phoenix]

Is Eve any good? Good luck with your war, they sounds like idiots =P Go jspaceman!

[jspaceman]

latest space war update!

so the war started, and 0.0 decided
to hide? perhaps...but i also noticed
that their corp has increased in numbers...
they are now approaching the 50 pilot
range...50 pilots vs me???? bring it on.
on top of that not a single one of them
could be found in the region as well as
2 jumps out. i flew around for a good hour
before i returned to kisogo and what do
do we have here?????

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec6.jpg


i found one of them online but docked at
the station...so i camped it hoping they
would undock. no luck for now.

taking a break but more to come.

[hitogoroshi]

Quick question:
Being fairly good at these sort of games, what are the chances of me getting enough ISK for an ETC in 14 days if I manage to acquire a buddy key?

[jspaceman]

how much ISK would be enough for that?
give me a number and i can tell you what
is possible in 14 days.

also, eve is very unique. it is unlike any
mmo in that it really does require combat
ability and tactics. those things require
training skills as well as buying modules
for your ship that enable it to be more
efficient.

here is an example...

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec7.jpg


these are the modules i fitted on my cruiser.
row 1 are my weapons...
because i have trained my gunnery skills
really high i am able to fit these medium
tier blasters. it is the max a cruiser can fit.
but it takes a while to get them on, let
alone pilot a cruiser. thats a whole other
skill set.

row 2 are my defensive modules...
shield booster - webber - and 2 shield extenders
the booster is active so i have to turn it on.
so is the webber, it shuts down a ships
engine making it unable to fly out of range.
the extenders are passive, they increase
my shields by tons. these modules also
took time to fit.

row 3 is special
gunnery bonus mod - warp core stabilizer - cap energy bonus x 2
these items increase all kinds of things as well
as maintain my engine.

all in all, it took me a few months to fit
into a cruiser, and these modules and also
learn how to use them tactically. in pvp
combat i have to fly into position that enables
me to to use my mods efficiently. but the
other pilot is also flying against my moves.
its a dogfight for sure...and whoever can
fly into position first really does have an edge.

thats how EVE works. it isnt for everyone...
the world is what you make of it. my eve
is a world of war or peace. sometimes i hit
the asteroid belts to mine and make cash.
other times i hit deadspace camps and hunt
pirates. or, i declare war and test the strength
of other pilots.

nuff said

[Denmo]

I heard that most players just mine mine mine mine mine mine mine and mine s'more.

If you think FFXI is slow, you haven't played EVE.

It actually sounds a lot like a mix between oGame and Freelancer.

[jspaceman]

the night wasnt a total waste
after all...after flying around
a few systems i managed to
figure out that they all had headed
near the jita systems. a hub of sorts
but everything goes thru jita so i
just had to do some extra work to
find them and boy did i ever.

round 1!!!!!!

i found a new one! not on my
recon list...name was Vicefox...
he is flying a Merlin. a very fast
frigate usually good for tackling
and damage...not a real threat
but if played right could have been.
the damage he is taking as you can
see is self explanatory.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec13.jpg


he went boom and here comes my
eve mail to confirm the kill.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec12.jpg


round 2!!!

the next guy i ran into was flying
a destroyer! wow! this could have
really hurt bad but....

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec11.jpg

he blew up too, and i almost managed
to pod him...when you explode you get
ejected into space in a pod...losing your
pod means you lose all the implants you
had installed into your body. bad bad bad.
but he just got away....

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec10.jpg

eve mail confirmation...

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec9.jpg


so now its bed time...its a good start
but i feel this is gonna get ugly. we shall
see what comes tomorrow...this corp has
been recruiting like crazy and i dont know
what kind of pilots actually joined. so far
they seem really unorganized...but never
underestimate anyone.

roger that

[Denmo]

Haha, that's awesome.

[Caciss]

This is one of the few things worth reading here, Jspace.

Keep it up!

[Ryner]

Nice report, keep up the good war.

[Phoenix]

Yeah this is good reading. I hope you show them who's boss!

[Chad]

1 v 50. You're crazy. It's awesome.

[jspaceman]

ok quick update! then i gotta get back
to the war. i decided to break out the
BIG DADDY!! i was a little worried about
a counterattack...mainly a 3 v 1 or more.
so i thought the element of surprise would
be good.

ladies and germs, i bring you my battlecruiser!

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec14.jpg

this thing is built for all out damage.
7 HEAVY missile turrets
tons of shield boosters/resists/extenders

its built to tank like gustav in PLD gear. hehehe

i figured if its going to be 3 or 4 v 1 i need
the muscle...and this thing has it.

so i did a scan and found something curious.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec15.jpg

ant1emo2??? ok fine...lets find him....but
wait, isnt that Canderous??? who i just killed?
ok no biggie but then i noticed he didnt have
a red star on his avatar anymore....the red
star means i am at war with this pilot.

ok, so what happened? i did a scan of him and
the answer was revealed...

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec16.jpg


he quit 0.0 enterprises!!!! :lol


more to come....

[jspaceman]

0.0 enterprises is going DOWN.

today has been nothing but destruction.
and still, 0.0e's leader has yet to log on.
i managed to find a few new members
out in kisogo today so lets get to work.

i would like to introduce to you a volley
of heavy missiles....

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec18.jpg

got pod?

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec19.jpg


ooooh its ant1!!!!
flying a kestrel!!! this should be fun....

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec20.jpg

but alas....she redocked and i didnt get the kill.
but she had the guts to fight....maybe i will go
easy on her.

this is my eve kill mail so far....

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec17.jpg


and a very short and sweet communication with
one of their pilots...talk is cheap, so i made this
brief.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec21.jpg



over and out

jj

[Chad]

See you, space cowboy.

[Phoenix]

jspaceman is my hero! This is seriously one of the best video game diaries I have ever read.

[hitogoroshi]

Man I want this game. I'll look for that ISK number, cause I'm a cheap loser. Seems a lot like Escape Velocity but with online.

[Phoenix]

I'd be interested in trying it out to, but I already have FFXI, and with no windows computer, I can't run it. Oh well =P

[jspaceman]

latest war update**********

things calmed down after the initial
attacks went down. only things i
can report on is there is still no sign
of the leader and after my short chat
with that pilot he took my advice.

tazwurr is now in the clear...

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec22.jpg


my handywork hasnt gone unnoticed...
i received a chat invite from some other
pilots in the system who had been watching
my work. eve is a big universe but eyes
are everywhere...after some talk it seems
i have meet other rogue pilots, like myself...
flying for freedom...its the only way to play eve.
could this be the start of something beautiful?
stay tuned as my EVE diary seems to really
be unfolding...

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec23.jpg


space is freedom
love always
jj

[Denmo]

I don't have enough rep to give out to you on a daily basis! :(

[jspaceman]

war is hell

hell for me because i have to fly
all over the galaxy looking for these
idiots. camping is boring...

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec24.jpg


but after a few hours of scanning
systems and chatting with my
new rogue pilot friends...i found
a sitting duck!

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec25.jpg

BOOM

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec26.jpg

pod???
why dont these pilots run???

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec27.jpg


apple would like to announce its new line
of products called, "byePod"

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec28.jpg


space is silent now...for the time being.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec30.jpg



ship docked

war takes its toll

need to gather my thoughts

[jspaceman]

being a rogue space combat pilot
has a price. it changes you.

war, has an impact on you as well.
it teaches you to be honorable.
during all phases of a combat situation
i try to be the best before, during, and
after the fight is over. some pilots
do not have the same frame of mind.
you just have to let them go. but
sometimes, they do listen.

this one is now free and clear.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec31.jpg


but others dont listen to my advice
and only bring more loss to themselves...
this pilot will be a target for a long time
it seems. he declined my suggestion to
leave his corp. call it loyalty, call it
what you will...at least he fights back.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec32.jpg

and goes boom.


with the region seemingly clear my fellow
rogue pilots decided to teach me some
gang tactics. very generous of them.
it seems i will be joining them in their wars
very soon. they suggested i fly a kestrel.
fitted with 4 rocket launchers an afterburner
and a web and scram to tackle...they took
the field in an osprey cruiser, and an
interceptor. during some tactical training
we came upon a destroyer who had made
a huge mistake and aggressed us...we then
took care of him.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec33.jpg

this is what it looked like from my window.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec34.jpg



docked and ready for some much needed r&r...

jj over and out

[Chad]

Yes! Yes! Yes!


More war!

[jspaceman]

the casualties
the stress

these things are real

2 more pilots have made the right
decision. 1 of them, as you may
recall...was at first stubborn. but
he is now free and clear.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec37.jpg


as well as this one.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec38.jpg


today i felt a calm. i decided to make
my demands to the leader who has yet
to lead. funny that is...a leader who
does not lead. hmmmmm....

anyways i made it as poetic as i could.


https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec35.jpg


this was his reply later on.

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec36.jpg


it makes me sad that this was his only reply.
while it must have took him all but 5 minutes
to log in, read my demands, send this
cowardly response, and then log out...it only
strengthens my goal.

the hunt continues....stay tuned

space is the place

[Phoenix]

I love how his attitude changed from "haha you wanna war?" to "kiss my ass starting wars over nothing".

Teach him a lesson!

[hitogoroshi]

Hows the war going?

[Chad]

More?

[MasterSlowPoke]

I used to play Eve. I flew with Goonfleet for a few months, until I realized that this game is probably the worst game I've ever played. So much wasted potential.

[jspaceman]

greetings fellow space cowboys...

it has been a while since i documented
my affairs within the EVE universe but
rest assured...i am still quite active and
will be bring back my EVE diary within
the next few days. just give me time to
gather my thoughts so that i can bring
you all up to warp speed.

space is freedom

Crusher Joe (http://www.battleclinic.com/eve_online/pk/view/player-Crusher+Joe-kills.html)


love from high above

[jspaceman]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081003184232.jpg

i would like to introduce everyone to the
DRAKE. this is my battlecruiser...and my
ship of choice for some time now. over the
last few months my life in EVE has taken
many turns. when i last docked up and
took a moment to tell my story i was flying
under my own flag and at war with some
corp i found to be a bit in need of a wake
up call. indeed my influence impacted them
enough to bring their numbers down to
the point of a complete restructuring. the
rats left the sinking ship and left the responsibility
with the innocent.

but thats all old news now.

the flag for freedom still flys but this old
pilot has found a new home. as some may
have heard, i am now a member of privateers.
a rag tag bunch of freedom fighting scum. we
have one simple goal in EVE, to run amok across
the universe declaring war on any big shot corps
we find. we run about 3-5 war decs a week so
that we are never short on targets.

when we are together we are a legitimate force.
dont get caught flying solo here...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20080210022909.jpg


but sometimes i like to fly alone, in this case
i would like to introduce the cloaking/sniper/cruiser.
this little ship here may be small, but when positioned
80-90km out from a warp gate...can be a real danger
to all ship classes equal to and below.

now you see me...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20071218063247.jpg


now you dont...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20080907010416.jpg

nothing makes me more randy then seeing a pilot
jump thru that gate way off in the distance to think
he is in the clear...

for now, its time to sign off...but stay tuned as
i get back to the front lines to bring you the best
combat action i can find.


stay up to date with all my latest kills which can
be seen here.

Crusher Joe (http://www.battleclinic.com/eve_online/pk/view/player-Crusher+Joe-kills.html)


over and out

[jspaceman]

sometimes out here in space it can be
a little too quiet...and while me and my
fellow privateers sit back and enjoy a
few cold ones while talking in TS we like
to reflect.....

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081012030950.jpg


reflect??? no...we dont really...but we love
it when a NIGHTHAWK comes cruisin through
so we can try and put some dents into his windshield.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081012033017.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081012033020.jpg


but sadly...even after calling in for more firepower
this little bugger got away. look my friends, the EVE
universe isnt a little bundle of joy. and no pilot is
absolutely trustworthy. we in Privateers know this.
and sometimes we get a spy or 2...i aint sayin any
names. its just the facts. we accept it.

so where the hell is all the action???

ask and ye shall receive!

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081011164648.jpg

this began as a simple engagement that quickly
turned ugly as more and more enemy targets began
to show up. just my cup of tea. :evil

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081011164912.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081011164706.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081011164745.jpg



more to come

and as always follow this link for all the latest kills.

Crusher Joe (http://www.battleclinic.com/eve_online/pk/view/player-Crusher+Joe-kills.html)


love from high above

[Kaahtt]

*sigh*

Eve... She devoured nearly three years of my life.

If I may, I'd like to post some random shots (If I may not, I'll pull 'em)

First off, make sure to watch out for the sign.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Kaahtt/Random/20071122031056.jpg

The only ship to truly strike fear in a vagabond's heart... My curse.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Kaahtt/Random/20080125042822.jpg

Anyway... yeah, thats all I got

--David

[jspaceman]

0.0 space i see!

lovely.

[jspaceman]

a special day it is...

november the 22nd


i have reached the century mark in EVE!
my services with privateers has hit its
first landmark with many more to come!

thats right, today i reached the 100 kill mark
with privateers!

so to celebrate lets see who the lucky
winners...ugh...i mean losers were that
sent JJ into the cosmic blood pool!

you go BOOM now!

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081121020246.jpg


you too...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081122185325.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081122185347.jpg


and let us not forget this one! according
to his corp's site this guy is the #1 pvp pilot
in their corp..........we shall see about that.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081122190747.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081122190836.jpg


POP

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081122190904.jpg





as always
love from high above

[Shard]

I love these updates.
Keep fighting the good fight.

[jspaceman]

more from the front lines!

the holidays are a time for family
and friends and.........nah its a time
to blow stuff up.

and tonight i bring a very special treat!

what began as a simple night of gate
camping turned into a long game of cat
and mouse as we caught an Orca trying
to get thru the system....

not a chance!


so enjoy the show!


the ball will fall at midnight

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227011924.jpg


GOT YA

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013201.jpg


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013238.jpg


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013240.jpg


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013242.jpg


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013300.jpg


look at this size of this ship!!!! :D

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013352.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013405.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013418.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013429.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013630.jpg


BOOM

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013653.jpg

the leftovers

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/reneanthony07/20081227013807.jpg



merry christmas

[Soul2Xzero]

I know this thread is dead but I've never noticed it before today. This thread is coolest thing I've read in a long time. You're war against that corporation is beyond classic! Are you still playing this?

[jspaceman]

hey soul,

yeah i still fly but havent updated
this thread in a while. i will see what
i can do in the next few weeks.


over and out

jj

[jspaceman]

ok just a little teaser here for all you
space cowboys out there...one of our
members in privateers alliance put together
this video. its actually not too bad and
there is even a short part where you see
me flying in formation with the alliance.

in order to spot JJ flying into battle this is
the ship i was in during that video part...

https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/regonzal/Filemanager_Public_Files/eve/wardec26.jpg


and this is the video...you can see me
at the 1:28 mark for like a few seconds.
i am in the mid/upper left hand part
of the formation.

GO JJ!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhVjupVfYvY


i have taken time off eve but i will be back in
action very very soon.


over and out

[Soul2Xzero]

Cool looking video. Looks like you're running with a pretty good crew.

[Jehuty]

I've been fighting an itch to get into Eve for a few months now, but the game is intimidating with all the technical details.

Does JJ still check here? I remember that nut from my FFXI days

[Red Dragon]

I was going to as well, especially when it was only 5 bucks three days ago on Steam. But Star Trek Online comes out next month.

:mora

[Red Dragon]

Double Post.

Just wanted to throw this Free 2 Play thing out here, supposedly a EvE clone, I don't know a lot about it but if anyone was interested without having thier minds blown by actual EvE Online:

http://taikodom.com/

[Phoenix]

In light of my computer being unable to run FFXIV, and my itching to play this game since JSpaceman made this topic, I downloaded the 14-day trial a few days ago and began playing.

So far, it's awesome. My only complaint, the world is a little bland. Hopefully this will change when they add explorable spacestations. Whenever that will be. Other than that it's great. Definitely considering upgrading to a paying account.

[jspaceman]

wow this topic still gets attention? haha...
sadly i have put my ship into dock and have
not been in EVE for many months now.

my only bit of advice to anyone considering
this game is get into a lowsec/ 0.0 sec/pvp corp
as soon as you can. the most fun i had in EVE
was when i finally joined privateers. terrorizing
as many systems as we could, including lowsec
space was the only highlight for me. that doesnt
mean you couldnt find enjoyment staying away
from that style of play, the mission/quest systems
will keep you busy for a very long time...but
might not keep you interested for long. plus, the
amount of time it takes to train the most important
skills to max so you can at least stand a chance
is very very long indeed.

i doubt i will ever return to EVE at this point in time.

my toon in eve can be viewed here. you can see
my stats and kill record.

Crusher Joe EVE kill record (http://eve.battleclinic.com/killboard/combat_record.php?type=player&name=Crusher+Joe)


over and out

[Denmo]

So EVE is going to be directly tied to a PSN download shooter game called Dust

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6475/ambitious_plans_the_marriage_of_.php

You can communicate and interact with players from either game, make corporations, hire mercanaries, pilots, etc. EVE being the space part and Dust being the planet part.

Pretty cool!

[jspaceman]

yes denmo,

i have had my eye on this project since i learned of
it about a year ago. it certainly has the appeal to
bring me back to the EVE universe even though its
from the ground level...but the fact that ccp is making
this move to merge the eve player base/pc with ps3
players has my attention. i will be watching and waiting.

:)