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This document is intended to help you make sure that you've done everything you need to do to get ready for your BASIC class. You don't have to do things in this order, but following the suggested order should minimize the amount of time you spend on preparation.
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This document is intended to help you make sure that you've done everything you need to do to get ready for your BASIC class.  
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You don't have to do things in this order, but following the suggested order should minimize the amount of time you spend on preparation.
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==Enrollment==
 
==Enrollment==
  
Make sure you have correctly enrolled in the class, that you know when it is, what the staging system is, and that your payment has been made (either by yourself, or through a corporate account on your behalf).
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Make sure you have correctly enrolled in the class and that you know:
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*When the class is scheduled to take place.
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*Where the staging system is.
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*That your payment has been made, either by yourself, or through a corporate account on your behalf.
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==Check your skills==
 
==Check your skills==
Ensure that you have trained the required [[PVP-Basic_Skills_(New)|prerequisite skills]].
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Ensure that you have trained the required prerequisite skills:
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*[[PVP-BASIC#Prerequisites|Required Skills for BASIC]]
  
==Prepare your EVE Client==
 
  
===Connect to the "Agony Public" channel===
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==Buy your ships and fittings==
  
Fleet invitations are handled through the in-game chat channel "Agony Public". To join this channel:
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The recommended ship types and fittings will be detailed in the class enrollment thread on the [https://forums.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/forum/2-enrollment/ Agony forums]. Please follow these recommendation closely, as failing to do so might result in you having trouble keeping up with the fleet or hitting your targets.  
  
# Click the speech bubble icon in the top right of any chat window. This will open the "Join Channel" window
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'''NOTE:''' Alumni may choose a ship that '''fits the fleet''' concept at their own discretion.
# Type in "Agony Public"
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# Click 'Join'
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===Configure your overview and your graphics settings===
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Follow the [[Configuring_the_EVE_client_for_PVP_v2.0|configuration instructions]] to set up your client for PvP. Yes, you really should turn off most effects and you really do need to set up your overview so that you can't see anything beyond the essentials. Cluttered overviews lead to friendly-fire incidents, overtaxed clients lead to lag and client crashes.
 
  
==Connect to the Teamspeak 3 server==
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We recommend you bring at least 2-3 ships to the staging system. Remember to buy modules, ammo and scripts as well.
  
Read the [[Setting Up Teamspeak]] article and follow the instructions there on connecting to our TS3 server.
 
  
NOTE: If you don't have a microphone, you still need to connect to TS so you can listen to the class. There is no point in attending if you can't hear the instructor.
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===Gather everything at the system specified in enrollment post===
  
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This system changes from time to time - see your enrollment thread to find out where the class will start. There may be several stations in the staging system. Make sure you pick the right one.
  
==Buy your ships and fittings==
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Depending on where the class is held, your wallet balance and your available time, you may either want to buy your ships in a market hub or source them locally. Check the local market and see if what you need is available at an acceptable price. If this is not the case you may have to do your shopping in Jita, Amarr or one of the other market hubs.
  
* What ships? How many
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If you end up buying your ships and mods far away from the staging system there are several options available for getting your equipment to the staging system. What you should choose will depend on your wallet and the time you are willing to spend on logistics:
* What mods? How many
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*Fly the fitted ships one by one from the market hub to the staging system. This is the cheapest, but most time consuming option as you will have to do several round trips.
* What ammo etc.
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*Load the ships and fittings into an industrial ship and haul them to the staging system. This is also a cheap option but relies on you owning and being able to pilot an industrial ship.
* Where to move (look in signup thread)
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*Use a freighter service like [http://red-frog.org/jumps.php Red Frog]. A very convenient solution, but quite an expensive one. However, if you're not willing to spend the time moving your own stuff, and you're able to pay for it, this may be the best option for you. If you do choose a shipping service, make sure to buy your equipment early, to allow for the courier contracts to complete in time.
  
Choose one type of frigate that you think you'll enjoy for the duration of the class. Look at the [[Recommended Ship Setups for BASIC]], but understand that it is not all inclusive.  Having your class frigates in different types seems like a really good idea in theory, but in practice it tends to be frustrating and annoying. Don't choose a frigate with an astrometrics (scanning) bonus. As a student, don't choose any of the T2 frigates (assault frigates, interceptors, or stealth frigates) - they require different techniques to fly than a tech 1 frigate, and we won't be covering those techniques in this class. (Note: Alumni may fly T2 frigates but students should NOT).  We usually don't use target painters in the BASIC class, so don't choose a Vigil.
 
  
Each of your frigates will need an afterburner. For certain frigates, this doesn't give optimal combat performance, but it's the right choice for most T1 frigates in a Hydra fleet. There are a number of training exercises where the instructor will say "turn on your afterburner" - not having one means you miss out on some of the educational value. Don't buy or fit microwarpdrives as a student. When we say 'afterburner' we mean 'afterburner'. If you feel like fitting named, t2 or faction afterburners, then go for it. Just remember that in 0.0, the real question is not 'if' you lose your ship, but 'when'.
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===Fit out your ships and insure them===
  
Purchase electronic warfare modules for the remainder of your midslots. The midslot items are vitally important to a Hydra fleet, so buy those and make sure you can fit them before you look at fitting weapons. Be aware that different midslot items require different amounts of CPU - don't be afraid to use lighter-caliber guns to make sure you can equip your ewar. Named meta 3 and meta 4 modules can help with fitting issues, if you can afford to lose them.
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Set up your ships and make sure all your modules are online. Remember to include 3 or 4 reloads of ammo in cargo for each ship.
  
Carry enough ammunition for one or two reloads on each ship. If possible, bring an ammunition type that gives you an optimal range around 9-10km, and also an ammunition type that gives an optimal range roughly equal to your frigate's fastest circular orbit.
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It can be a good idea to insure the ships as well, but this is completely up to you.
  
===Recommended modules for Basic===
 
  
Ships, how many? what type?
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==Prepare your Clones==
Mods, which ones and how many
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Ammo, type and ammount
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* 1000-2000 rounds of ammunition per ship
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Check the enrollment post to see which system the class is meeting at. DO set your medical clone to this system, so that if you get podded you will "wake up" in the class station and not half way across New Eden. This makes it much easier and faster for you to reship and rejoin the fleet after a podding.
  
Depending on what ship you may also wish to bring:
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You might want to have a jump clone at that system before the start of the class. Please read the [[Jump Clones]] article for more information.  If you do set up a jump clone at the class staging station, be sure that your regular clone (the one with the implants, if any) is in some other station.  This avoids confusion and accidental clone-loss that can result if two jump clones end up in the same place.
* Small Remote Armor Repairers are good for healing fleetmates after the battle.
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* Micro Auxiliary Power Core (to boost your powergrid)
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* Co-Processor (to boost your CPU)
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* Small Armor Maintenance Drones
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===Gather everything at the system & station specified in enrollment post.===
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''You will more than likely loose ships and pods during the class, so we encourage the use of cheap or empty clones.''
  
This system changes from time to time - see your enrollment thread to find out where the class will start.
 
  
===Fit out your ships and insure them===
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==Prepare your EVE Client==
  
Set up your ships with identical fittings in every slot and optionally insure them. During the class, you'll likely be asked to change your fittings around, but you may as well make certain that there's at least one configuration that works. If you're looking for something to squeeze into your low slots, an overdrive might be the best choice.
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===Connect to the "Agony Public" channel===
  
==Prepare your Clones==
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Fleet invitations are handled through the in-game chat channel "Agony Public". To join this channel:
  
Check the enrollment post to see which system the class is meeting at. DO set your medical clone to this system, so that if you get podded you will "wake up" in the class station and not half way across New Eden. This makes it much easier and faster for you to reship and rejoin the fleet after a podding.
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# Click the speech bubble icon in the top right of any chat window. This will open the "Join Channel" window
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# Type in "Agony Public"
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# Click 'Join'
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===Configure your graphics settings and your overview===
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Follow the configuration instructions below to set up your client for PvP. Depending on your computer turning off most effects can really help a lot with lag and client crashes.  
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Equally important is setting up your overview to hide everything but the essentials. Cluttered overviews lead to friendly-fire incidents and unnecessary lag.
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*[[Client Setup for PVP]]
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*[[Overview Setup]]
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==Connect to the Teamspeak 3 server==
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Read the article and follow the instructions to connect to our TS3 server.  
  
You might want to have a jump clone at that system before the start of the class. Please read the [[Jump Clones]] article for more information.  If you do set up a jump clone at the class staging station, be sure that your regular clone (the one with the implants) is in some other station.  This avoids confusion and accidental clone-loss that can result if two jump clones end up in the same place.  Once again, don't forget to set your medical clone to the station the class is held.
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'''NOTE:''' If you don't have a microphone, you still need to connect to TS so you can listen to the class. There is no point in attending if you can't hear the instructor.
  
You WILL lose ships.  You WILL lose pods. So be in a cheap or empty pod!
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*[[Setting Up Teamspeak]]

Latest revision as of 05:03, 6 March 2016


This document is intended to help you make sure that you've done everything you need to do to get ready for your BASIC class.

You don't have to do things in this order, but following the suggested order should minimize the amount of time you spend on preparation.


Enrollment

Make sure you have correctly enrolled in the class and that you know:

  • When the class is scheduled to take place.
  • Where the staging system is.
  • That your payment has been made, either by yourself, or through a corporate account on your behalf.


Check your skills

Ensure that you have trained the required prerequisite skills:


Buy your ships and fittings

The recommended ship types and fittings will be detailed in the class enrollment thread on the Agony forums. Please follow these recommendation closely, as failing to do so might result in you having trouble keeping up with the fleet or hitting your targets.

NOTE: Alumni may choose a ship that fits the fleet concept at their own discretion.


We recommend you bring at least 2-3 ships to the staging system. Remember to buy modules, ammo and scripts as well.


Gather everything at the system specified in enrollment post

This system changes from time to time - see your enrollment thread to find out where the class will start. There may be several stations in the staging system. Make sure you pick the right one.

Depending on where the class is held, your wallet balance and your available time, you may either want to buy your ships in a market hub or source them locally. Check the local market and see if what you need is available at an acceptable price. If this is not the case you may have to do your shopping in Jita, Amarr or one of the other market hubs.

If you end up buying your ships and mods far away from the staging system there are several options available for getting your equipment to the staging system. What you should choose will depend on your wallet and the time you are willing to spend on logistics:

  • Fly the fitted ships one by one from the market hub to the staging system. This is the cheapest, but most time consuming option as you will have to do several round trips.
  • Load the ships and fittings into an industrial ship and haul them to the staging system. This is also a cheap option but relies on you owning and being able to pilot an industrial ship.
  • Use a freighter service like Red Frog. A very convenient solution, but quite an expensive one. However, if you're not willing to spend the time moving your own stuff, and you're able to pay for it, this may be the best option for you. If you do choose a shipping service, make sure to buy your equipment early, to allow for the courier contracts to complete in time.


Fit out your ships and insure them

Set up your ships and make sure all your modules are online. Remember to include 3 or 4 reloads of ammo in cargo for each ship.

It can be a good idea to insure the ships as well, but this is completely up to you.


Prepare your Clones

Check the enrollment post to see which system the class is meeting at. DO set your medical clone to this system, so that if you get podded you will "wake up" in the class station and not half way across New Eden. This makes it much easier and faster for you to reship and rejoin the fleet after a podding.

You might want to have a jump clone at that system before the start of the class. Please read the Jump Clones article for more information. If you do set up a jump clone at the class staging station, be sure that your regular clone (the one with the implants, if any) is in some other station. This avoids confusion and accidental clone-loss that can result if two jump clones end up in the same place.

You will more than likely loose ships and pods during the class, so we encourage the use of cheap or empty clones.


Prepare your EVE Client

Connect to the "Agony Public" channel

Fleet invitations are handled through the in-game chat channel "Agony Public". To join this channel:

  1. Click the speech bubble icon in the top right of any chat window. This will open the "Join Channel" window
  2. Type in "Agony Public"
  3. Click 'Join'


Configure your graphics settings and your overview

Follow the configuration instructions below to set up your client for PvP. Depending on your computer turning off most effects can really help a lot with lag and client crashes. Equally important is setting up your overview to hide everything but the essentials. Cluttered overviews lead to friendly-fire incidents and unnecessary lag.


Connect to the Teamspeak 3 server

Read the article and follow the instructions to connect to our TS3 server.

NOTE: If you don't have a microphone, you still need to connect to TS so you can listen to the class. There is no point in attending if you can't hear the instructor.