Last Updated on 2024-07-07 by Kshal Aideron
Eve Rookies is not only a new player resource, but it is also a community that is aimed at new players but open to all. While Eve Rookies (ER) was started as a website to help new players, we have been running rookie appropriate incursion fleets since March 2021. Now we are expanding into other areas of New Eden to not only introduce players to different activities, but to other players as well.
Eve is always better with friends.
Eve Rookies Core Values
- Eve Rookies activities are 100% new player friendly.
- our fits are made to be as accessible to as many players as possible
- efficiency of the fleet is irrelevant
- fleet experiences should be inviting (there are feedback forms!). There can be good natured ribbing but we will always try to be mindful of people’s feelings
- there will always be a “newbro” speech for the activity that explains what to do and where to be
- questions will always be welcome (and Eve players LOVE answering questions)
- Eve Rookies is welcome to everyone in New Eden regardless of which other groups a player is associated with.
- some activities, like incursions or FOBs may require a player to have an alt that doesn’t have any active kill marks, isn’t part of faction warfare or has an active war dec
- some activities, like incursions or FOBs may require a player to have an alt that doesn’t have any active kill marks, isn’t part of faction warfare or has an active war dec
- We try to make sure that new players never get turned away. We will ask any (J)FC not needed to run a fleet to give up a spot first. If there’s no (J)FC that can drop, we will then ask veteran members to give up a spot. The idea is to share the joy of the activity with a new player instead of having to say no. For all other cases it’s first come first serve. We will, of course, run a 2nd fleet whenever possible.
- People before boxes. We allow boxes in our fleets if there aren’t enough real people to fill the spots.
FC is allowed to be the last box on grid, but a player will always come before a box. - Eve is a game with a lot of depth and there is a lot to learn. We work with new players or players new to activities so we are aware mistakes happen. That’s OK! There will be no cursing, screaming or making someone feel bad. It’s a lesson learned and we move on.
- Eve Rookies is about learning how to play Eve. Sometimes we will advertise public ganking fleets or teach players how to do something others find “bad” or “unsavory”. We believe learning the mechanics behind these play styles help a player from falling victim, knowledge is power. Just realize participating is AT YOUR OWN RISK. Not all communities share our view and if you participate you may be barred from playing with them (i.e. ganking or ganking incursion ships).
What is NEVER Acceptable?
- Toxic behavior – this is defined as anyone whose behavior adds negativity to the situation. We are here to have fun and fly as a community. We understand everyone has a bad day. However, if a pilot is constantly unsupportive and being unpleasant, Eve Rookies leadership reserves the right to remove the pilot from the situation.
- Drama – Drama in Eve Rookies is defined as creating unnecessary stress, overreactions, or exaggerations about something. Drama is also bringing in problems that have nothing to do with the Eve Rookies community, into the community. If you want to participate in Drama, there are other platforms available. Bringing drama to our home is a good way to swiftly find yourself back out in the cold (i.e. a server ban).
- Exclusivity – we attempt to be as inclusive as possible. We welcome everyone regardless of age (must be 13 or older to play Eve as of CCP), gender, race, identity, religion, ability, in game associations and anything else not mentioned. We’re all here to fly and have fun together.
Advanced Fleet Activities Clause
At this point (May 2024) Eve Rookies is a little over 3 years old and has the capability of standing up more advanced fleets. Examples might be:
- Advanced VG Fleets (armor or shield)
- Assault incursion fleets
- HQ incursion fleets
- C5 ratting fleets
These fleets are considered advanced because they have a high skill requirement, need expensive ships and possibly implants.
Players MUST meet the requirements to participate. Having a high end goal is not exclusion because choosing to skill up for these fleets are a choice. There’s still plenty to do if a player doesn’t want to participate!
Eve Rookies Leadership Structure
- Ambassador (dark orange): ambassadors are players who have what we call the “Eve Rookies Heart” to help new players or those that stop by with questions but who (currently) don’t want to FC. They ARE moderators on this Discord and may have a character in the Eve Rookies alt corp to help assist FCs with fleet handouts or whatnot.
- FC (purple): our FCs are those players who have earned their wings and the right to ping fleets for public fleets. FCs are patient individuals who help players navigate the fleet activity that they are participating in. Like Ambassadors, they believe in the Eve Rookies mission and help maintain our core values.
- JFC (yellow): the JFC, or Junior Fleet Commanders are aspiring FCs. If they have FC’d before, for other groups, then they may only have to spend a few fleets to show the leadership of Eve Rookies they have the attitude and temperament to be an Eve Rookies FC. However, if a player has never FC’d before, they may need to spend a little more time in the JFC role for their chosen activity in order to learn how to run a fleet, and ultimately people. They also are moderators on the server and uphold Eve Rookies core values.
- Leadership (Blue): Eve Rookies Leadership may be FCs or they may possess the title to help advise me in different areas of the game. Regardless if they interact with you by FCing fleets or talking regularly on this Discord, they have the authority to act and discipline as needed.
- CEO: this is myself. The buck stops here. However, everyone from Ambassador to Leadership ARE moderators and have my permission to ban or kick anyone that is perceived as starting/feeding into drama or toxicity.
Who’s Who in Eve Rookies
The following is a list of the of the pilots who keep the Eve Rookies machine turning.
Leadership
Our leadership are there to make sure the machine stays well oiled. We help problem solve the things our FCs can’t and make sure that the everything stays within the scope of Eve Rookies.
- Kshal Aideron (CEO)
- Oliadar Shakiel
- Rukia Sheragi
- Sasha Panther
- Daria
- Scopique
- TescoBunny
- Lord of Reclamation
- Keiber Neon
- Sturgis Podmore
- Bisi
Eve Rookies FCs
The FCs or fleet commanders are here to run fleets for your enjoyment. Remember, they LOVE feedback so make sure you fill out the feedback form linked in their fleet MOTD!
Fleet Key
The following is the key for fleet abbreviations:
- VG (Vanguard Incursions)
- HQ (HQ Incursions)
- PVP (Player vs. Player)
- HF (Homefront Operations)
- Mining
- WH (Wormhole Ratting)
- Trig (Triglavian Hunting Ratting)
- Missions
- Abyssal
The List of Eve Rookies FCs
- Kshal Aideron (VG, PVP)
- Scopique (PVP)
- Rukia Sheragi (HQ, VG)
- Daria (VG, Abyssal)
- Sasha Panther (HQ, VG, HF)
- Lord of Reclamation (VG, PVP)
- Keiber Neon (PVP)
- LilWarringCuddles (VG, PVP)
- Mick Rose (VG, HF)
- Zephiel (Mining, HF)
- Sturgis Podmore5 (VG)
- Olly Wakwako (VG)
- Forlorn Ronin (VG)
- Bisi (VG, HF)
- Henry Plantgenet (VG)
- Lad (Mining, WH, HF)
- Galok (WH)
- Ledan (VG, PVP)
- Christian Caltharion (Mining)
- Andromeda Hunt (VG, Trig, HF)
- Garen Willow (PVP)
- Kevin Grumman (VG, PVP)
- Lexx (VG, Mining)
- Mekma (WH)
- Nina Turner (VG)
- Teirpa (VG)
- Tom Harriet (HF)
- Variel Shardani (HQ)
Eve Rookies JFCs
Before getting to run a fleet by themselves, a budding FC first runs fleets as a JFC or junior fleet commander. If you’re interested in FCing an activity, check out the links below to see what’s required of a JFC for your favorite activity!
- Halbrad (VG)
- Deamon (VG)
- Chillzone (Mining)
- BearKlaaw (VG)
- bejou happi (VG, HF)
- Camerapup (VG)
- Hanami Enaka (VG)
- Inspector (HQ)
- issod (PVP)
- Mekma (VG)
- QQ Singularity (VG)
- Rok Biter (VG)
- Welsch (WH)
- Wkiwi (VG)
Eve Rookies Public Fleets
All fleets put on by Eve Rookies are open to the public. While every activity embraces our core values, there may be additional rules or guidelines per activity.
To learn about an activity, please click on the link(s) below. You can find many of our PVE fleets pinged in our PVE Ping channel.