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EVE Online Postcard for the week of April 20th, 2008
2008-04-20 16:14:00
During the past week my corporation, Phoenix Labs, has had a few mining operations in which I participated as the hauler, moving the mined ore from the belts to the nearest station, where it was processed. In this screenshot we can see the Gallente Iteron Mark IV (or III?) that I used to move the precious ore around.I've been warping in EVE Online for almost 4 years now, and even after all this time, I find myself mesmerized by the beautiful backdrops.I can't wait for the Trinity update that will see belts, planets, moons and other elements upgraded to the current graphic engine.More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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The Drone Bay: Episode 7
2008-04-20 15:44:00
Virgin Worlds Link Show notes:Episode 7 is upon thee! Cower in fear! Also, little to no WoW talk this week, we promise.Bring on the Drones:In the weekly recap, Crovan edits out a sneeze, but forgets to edit the part where he warns that he's going to sneeze. Also, EVE's source code gets out, and is posted with a chatlog. Drone Bay says Just Say No to source! Also, CCP hires garbage men in Trinity 2.3.The DON'T PANIC topic for this week is the market. Be a day-trader! Watch out for market bubbles!In the listener feedback section, the guys discover that their Skype voicemail works! Yay! Please get in touch with us. We want to hear your dulcet tones. Also, discussion ensues about how hard EVE pwns WoW vis-a-vis PvP.A new segment, titled "Tool Time" debuts this week. The first tool featured is EVEMon. If you aren't using EVEMon, you are wrong!More mail this week, which was good. This week, though we are now welcoming/inviting you to share your own expertise with mini-segments! If you...

CrazyKinux's Musing Design Poll
2008-04-20 14:36:00
For those of you who visit the blog and don't just read them through RSS readers, you'll have noticed that I gone from a 3-column back to a 2-column design. I did this because as I sat down yesterday morning for my usual week-end clean-up, I kind of noticed that with the 3 columns it was getting visually very crowed.Now what I like about the 3 column was the fact that the blog page wasn't too long, since I had widgets on both sides, cutting in half the length of the page. The down side was that it was too busy - for my taste anyways.This is where you come in. I need your opinion. I've set-up a poll on the top right column and would like to know where you stand on this matter. If you want to let me know, please fill in the poll and add your comments to his post. I'll make sure to take into account every opinion.CK out.More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Online Blogroll lovefest!
2008-04-20 14:28:00
I thought I'd also add the blogs of fellow EVE players as a searchable post. It'll be easier for them to show up in searches. If you know, or have, an EVE Online blog and keep it updated regularly, then please let me know and I'll add to this post and the blogroll.Aeon's EVEAncient Gaming Noob (The)Bitter Old NoobCaldari Navy IbisChimps in SpaceDefias Blog (The)Derekest BlogEden Explored EVE-PirateEVE Online Pirates Exploring EVE OnlineFighting BrokeHardcore CasualI am a Camera (Drone) Lady in Space Morphisat's BlogMaugrim McFiriba's EVE Online JournalNuyan's HangoutofDanespostings from the edgeRantings of a CarebearScratchpad :: EVE OnlineVan Hemlock :: EVE OnlineWinterblink: EVEWizard of Duke Street (The)Wandering Druid of Tranquility (The)/randomMore EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Strategic Maps will ship late, and that makes me happy!
2008-04-19 04:11:00
Why you may wonder? A worthy questions which deserve an explanation. Last week, while waiting for EON issue #011 to arrive, I ordered Serenity Steele's EVE Strategic Maps .I hadn't planned to order it so soon, but when I got the MMM Publishing newsletter, I just couldn't resist.I had to get it.Since then I did receive my EON issue (and will be posting the ToC soon), but I was still waiting for my ESM.Well it seems I'm going to have to wait a bit longer then expected. But it's for a good cause. Earlier today I received the following email from MMM Publishing:Thanks for ordering EVE Strategic Maps, which we were expecting to beginshipping within the next 10 days.However, we have just returned from CCP?s Iceland HQ where we discussed some exciting new content which will slightly delay the shipping of EVE Strategic Maps, but will in fact put you well ahead of the rest of the player base.Why? There is, as you may know already, an expansion coming in a few months, which will introduce...
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My Top 10 EVE Online posts
2008-04-17 22:48:00
I thought I'd give you the Top 10 list of posts (or pages) for CrazyKinux's Musing - that is the posts or pages with the most visits. Though it may change in the future, the top ten posts have been pretty stable over the last few months, with very little change in the order.EVE Online GuidesVideo of EVE Online avatars walking through stationEVE Online Ship Setups10 sites for every new EVE Online Player Finding the right corporation in EVE OnlineWhat's the longest you've gone without playing? An EVE Online poll.EVE Online Screenshots linksEVE Online Corporations linksEVE Online Alliances linksAn amazing EVE Online wallpaper from MeritusSo, is your favourite in there? What is you favourite post? What do you think I should write more about. Less about. This site is as much for you, as it is for me. So I'd very much appreciate you comments and feedback.Let me know what you think!CK out!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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An EVE Online noob in training
2008-04-16 04:01:00
For the last 14 months I've been working on a top secret project. A half-clone of myself is beeing trained in the rudimentary aspects of EVE: the ultimate EVE noob. There she is! Watch out Goonswarm. Move over BoB. You just don't stand a chance! =) All kidding aside, here is a picture of my daughter with her EVE Noob bodysuit, which I purchased a few weeks ago. I had promised you a picture way back then, and there she is. Ain't she the cutest! Now if you'll excuse, I have to go change, now that she's spilled the beer I was drinking in the EVE mug I also got back then.CheersMore EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Online Speedlinking for April 14th, 2008
2008-04-14 20:07:00
I've done it! I've actually stepped into the land of Azeroth and rolled up Tarakk, a Tauren 7th level Warrior. I've only got 10 days to enjoy and play with my fellow podcaster in crime. Yep, they're the ones responsible for getting me into this mess, errr I mean new MMO.In the mean time, enjoy these EVE links, while I get this standing fat cow, oops, I meant to say Tauren, to go kill some more puppies, birdies and other weird beasties!The Presentation of Candidates... - Van Hemlock on the CSM election.Tip of the hat for GFW - Games for Windows switches to digital format only.The Profusion of Interdiction - Where Wilhelm sees Interdictors everywhere!Spaceships of EVE Online (Wiki) - Old, but still very usefulHalada's "The Complete Miner's Guide v2.2" - If mining is your thing!EON Magazine Survey - Zapatero wants to pick your brains...Eden Explored - An in character diary of an EVE explorer. Very well done!What do space jockeys do for fun? - A noob's take on EVE.Warp Drive Acti...
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Cool Caldari Drake Battlecruiser video
2008-04-14 19:20:00
Came across this really cool video entitled "Drake . Designed to change your life". It was posted today on Daily Motion by EVEAnon26. I don't know if the video is from him, but it's really cool to see EVE ships this way. If you know more about the video, I'd love to know about.eve online - drake. designed to change your life. -Uploaded by eveanon26More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Postcard for the week of April 13th, 2008
2008-04-13 21:17:00
Since my return to the Khanid Kingdom, I've been running missions and mining for the corp. This screenshot was taken while docking at an Royal Kahnid Nay (RKN) station while doing the "Pirate Intrusion" mission given to me by agent Umid Ashain. I'll have more screenshots of this particular mission soon.Just so you know, that little dot on the top right corner is my Vexor on its way to the station docks!Fly safely in the mean time!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Online Mobile Skill Planner is upon us!
2008-04-10 18:58:00
Actually it's been in the works for a while now. This is something that I kind of had on my wish list and which I was looking forward to.Now it seems that with the latest version (3.1.3) it will run on handsets, as long as your device needs to support MIDP 2.0 and CLDC 1.1. The gentlman behind this effort is Jaabaa, who posted about it on the EVE Forum wayback in June 2007, and who's latest update (see the edit note) is earlier this March.The video below, though dated back to July of 2007, still gives us a good idea of what this mobile application looks like.So it's not the full EVE Mobile edition, and you can't actually change or set skill training. But we're getting closer people. I guess you could call it EveMon Mobile Edition!If anyone from CCP is reading this, please, oh please make this application official and allow us to change our skills in training. Once we've got the door open for skills, then we can add other mobile features (access to station facilities, chatting,...
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An Amarr mothership or a Kushan station?
2008-04-10 15:46:00
Earlier this week I was flying to a new system in Khanid space and came in to a station from a point of view which reminded me of the Homeworld mothership. As you may recall, I'm currently playing (or trying to at least) Homeworld 2. So the image of the Kushan Mothership was fresh in my mind when I came across this Amarr space station.It's as if they were seperated at birth! More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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The Drone Bay: Episode 6 - Yes, I Assure You We're an EVE Podcast!
2008-04-10 14:52:00
Virgin Worlds Link Show notes:Yes, I Assure You We're an EVE Podcast !Five points for the movie reference in this episode's title! Yes, HordeCast was a cruel, cruel joke. Some of you got the joke, some didn't. If you didn't, we're sorry for scaring you. It's safe to come back now, the nasty Orcs are gone. We're back and talking about EVE again so...Bring on the Drones:In the weekly recap, Al and Crovan giggle at their own hilarious with regarding the April Fool's episode, and share the woes of everyone's limited playtime. CK shares a great resource for the upcoming CSM elections.The DON'T PANIC topic for this week is mining. Crovan is allergic to Veldspar, so CK steps up as the mining sensei.In the listener feedback section, a question is answered, the guys answer one piece of criticism, and Al and Crovan once again giggle about last week's show. Al is sorry. Crovan is not.This week's out of game discussion is about...another MMO that Crovan refuses to name in the show no...
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The CSM, the Candidates and You!
2008-04-07 22:12:00
It's been a few days now since the Call for Candidates ended and the voting begins in less then one month - on May 5th to be exact. Do you know who you'll vote for? Do you at least know who the candidates are? Do you know what there platform is?If you answered no to any of these questions and you consider yourself a dedicated member of the EVE Online Community, you need to do your homework! You're taking part in one of the most interesting MMO experiment, one where an elected body from the player base, has a chance to influence the developers of an MMO. You need to give this the time it deserves! This is for YOU the players.A while back I mentioned the Candidate Infozone which Winterblink had put together to try to make some sense of it all. Today, I came across two new EVE-Forum threads which should help us all in choosing our representative within the CSM.First is the Special CSM issue of EVE Mag. This issue has interviews with about half the candidates, each going through a se...

EON Issue #011 on its way right now!
2008-04-07 05:26:00
The latest issue of yours truly's favourite EVE Online magazine is on it's way, having shipped out on the late last week. Here's what's coming up in this next issue, though I will have a detailed ToC (table of content) of the issue when it gets here, as usual!ONE ALLIANCE TO RULE THEM ALL? - Why are Julius Caesar, JRR Tolkien and Isaac Asimov meeting in a smoky station bar in the Drone Regions? And why does CCP's Greyscale appear to be preening his mechanical feathers? Why, they have come together to plot the conquest of 0.0, of course! In order to ponder the ultimate military conundrum of EVE, Terra Nova's Nate Combs has assembled (in his own head, we might add) a stellar cast of some of the greatest thinkers in history and had them play out a bizarre thought experiment to consider the motivations and make-up required of an alliance in order that it might rule all others. Don't worry, Greyscale's wings are purely cosmetic.MARAUDERS - Last issue we brought you a Testflight o...
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WDA: Industry finds its place with the collective
2008-04-06 22:04:00
The Warp Drive Active: Industry podcast has finally nudge itself a spot within the VirginWorlds Podcast collective. Though Benilopax and Lavista Vista have got a few shows under their belts, it took a while before the show got its spot.Whatever the reason, they're now here and you should definitely add them to your list of regurlar EVE podcast - along with Warp Drive Active (The Original) and of course The Drone Bay. Shows #1, #2 and #3 are now available for download.And please take the time to let them know what you think of the show. Good work guys!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Online Speedlinking for April 6th, 2008
2008-04-06 15:41:00
Put your money where your mouth is - On EVE's economy and tradeThe Drone Bay Episode #5 - The guys pull one off without me and catch of few fishes!EVE Linkage - Thanks to my mate GodlessWanderer, a few good linksEve Online Creator Reynir Harðarson - World of Darkness fans, rejoice!The CSM Candidate Infozone - Blinky brilliantly puts together a list, all by himself!CCP?s Torfi Frans Olafsson On The Future Of Eve - Another great article from JimMammoth Explosion - When Wilhelm loses, he loses big!EVE Online Touch Screen video - running EVE on a Touch Screen PCQuiet week! Enjoy!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Movie Trailer: CVA The Amarr Empire
2008-04-06 15:20:00
Looks like fellow capsuleer swp(ws) is putting together an EVE Online movie - "Curatores Veritatis Alliance The Amarr Empire ". And from the looks of the trailer he's just released, we're going to be impressed. Once you've seen the trailer below, head over to the EVE Forum thread and let him know what you think!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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Battlestar Galactica Video Recap
2008-04-04 16:28:00
Now that BSG is finally back on the air, you may have wondered where the frak we had left off. You're not alone. I found this great little video over at Voodoo Extreme that recaps the last 3 seasons and gets you up to speed for tonight's episode. You can even download the piece. Very well done!Enjoy!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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The Drone Bay: Episode 5 - The April Fool's episode!
2008-04-02 04:54:00
[Though this is being posted way after this episode came out, I still want to be able to keep track of them chronologically. In the future I'll be posting as they get released! Promised.]Show notes:Episode 5 (Or perhaps the new Episode 1 is more appropriate): Format ChangesWe're a bit short on show notes this week. Suffice to say that there are big changes coming for The Drone Bay, and we hope you'll stick it out with us. CK was unable to join us, but Al and I soldiered on without him again. Look to see him back next week as we continue with our new format.Until next time, lvl 22 war LFG for SFK. As always, you can e-mail us at dronebay[at]gmail.com.The new format may require a new e-mail address, so be on the lookout for that.[Wink Wink Wink!!!]More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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EVE Online Speedlinking for April 1st, 2008
2008-04-01 19:59:00
I know I'm a few days late for last week's speedlinking, but eh, no ones perfect! So here goes...Sins of a Solar Empire - Tipa pushed me over the edge and got me to play the demoEve-Online : An incredible parody of the real world - an interesting perspective on EVEThe music in Eve is mostly space music you know - Senyek on the background of EVEGetting into EVE Online - Jim Rossignol on starting up in EVE OnlineThe Wholesale of Ravens... - Van Hemlock explains his EVE financesPut your money where your mouth is - Speaking of money...The Drone Bay #4 is now out! - Enjoy and let us know what you think!EVE Linkage - My buddy Godlesswanderer is back in EVE with some crazy screenshots!Eve Online Creator Reynir Harðarson - An interview on White Wolf CCP, based in AtlantaThat's it for now!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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Under the weather...
2008-04-01 00:43:00
Sorry for the lack of posts folks, but with a one year-old going to day care, we get our share of bugs at home.Last week-end my wife was sick with what seemed like gastroenteritis. This week-end was my daughters turn, and now, having spent the day at home to take care of her until she can return to daycare, I'm now feeling under the weather myself.Hopefully, a good night rest, vitamins and some good old orange juice, I should be back shortly.Till then check these old posts and let me know what you think!21 EVE Online acronyms for newbiesMy extensive EVE Online wish listMy best EVE Online screenshots12 sites for every new EVE Online PlayerEON Magazine - Table of ContentTime enough to fly!Fly safe!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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The Drone Bay: Episode 4
2008-03-28 03:38:00
[Though this is being posted way after this episode came out, I still want to be able to keep track of them chronologically. In the future I'll be posting as they get released! Promised.]Show notes:The Drones have gone rogue in Episode 4! This week the team is back together, and Al puts his sobriety in danger by drinking every time Crovan screws up a segment intro. Will his liver survive? Find out in this week's Drone Bay Podcast!Bring on the Drones:In the weekly recap, the team discusses the forum threads on the CSM, the fake RA titan deathmail, the state of the Great War, and more.In DON'T PANIC, Al gets walked through missions and mission rewards by the grizzled old vets. Crovan recommends The Kill Mission Survival Guide (works in game) for all budding (or experienced) mission runners out there.In the listener feedback section, Crovan answers a couple of ship setup questions, and each of the guys chooses one listener mail to discuss on air. Did yours make it? Listen to find ou...
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Week-end Wrap-Up
2008-03-25 04:24:00
Well, tonight ends a 4-day week-end for me. Officially I was working from home on Friday and took the day off today since our little one's daycare was closed. What actually ended-up happening was me working part time on both days!Game wise, I did some missions on two of the last 4 nights, having returned to Khanid Prime late last week. Not much else. Otherwise the guys and I have just recorded episode 4 of The Drone Bay podcast (the 5th one) and it should be out by end of week.On that, I still have a few things to do for work, so this will short and sweet.Fly safe!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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Finding the right corporation in EVE Online
2008-03-23 05:52:00
...is crucial to enjoying the game. Of all current MMORPGs, EVE Online has got to have the steepest learning curve ever conceived. Having said that, there is a way to help new players into the game. There is ONE way to ensure that new players stick through the difficult periods of the game when you don't have a good grasp on everything, but you've got enough to glimpse at what's on the other side.If there, one crucial step for every EVE Online player, it would be, without a doubt, finding the right corporation. And that statement carries with it a lot of consequences. The right corporation for you, will allow you to grow as a players the way you intend. The right corporation will allow you to play EVE like you always thought it should be played. As we've mentioned numerous times on The Drone Bay, the right corporation will determine how much you enjoy the game. And that corporation, that group of players exists out there. They're looking for you as we speak; as you search for t...
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The EVE log in ads
2008-03-23 04:56:00
Going through my screenshots today, I realized that I had been keeping shots of the log in ads - you know, the ads you see when you're about to log into EVE and which only display once. Well, I've been taking screenshots of these and today created a Flickr set to easily view them. And with the Picnik editing tool, I was able to crop just the ads.So head over to my set to see them all. Or at least to see the ones I was able to capture!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!

EVE Online Speedlinking for March 22nd, 2008
2008-03-23 01:43:00
Well as I start to put together this week's list of links, I've just docked into Phoenix Labs Home station in Khanid Prime. Seems that our ops in Nuken is coming to a close. During my absence on the other side of the pond, the orders were given to move back to KP. Khanid Kingdom has been home to PPL for so long it's hard to imagine leaving for too long.Anyways, back to this week's news and links. It's a long one this week, so grab yourself a coffee and start reading!Post your interstellar résumé at EVE Careers - Massively.com on EVE-Careers siteBeastoria strikes again? - EVE runs skin deep for this dedicated gamers!Probing - Votrian comes across a great probing guides and shares his thoughts on itCaldari Navy Ibis: Noob Adventures in New Eden - a new EVE Online newby blogMahogany Finish - Very opinonated, yet so entertaining (Warning! WoW content present)Goonswarm wants you! - James from Kill Ten Rats comes across an interesting corp adWarp Drive Active Podcast #31 and #32 are ...
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EVE Avatars: get your EVE character portrait animated
2008-03-22 11:34:00
I recently got contacted by a fellow EVE player Copter Pilot, who runs a nice little business animating our EVE Online character portrait. I must say I was surprised at the quality of the work and the results. It's almost freaky! Check out Treenara animated expression in the sidebar.If you're interested in seeing a great example of his work, head to over to The Stoned Hippies Corp and you'll see a flash animation with voice over - very impressive. Looking to get your avatar animated? Head over to EVE Avatars and get yours done. Copter "charge[s] 20 million isk to capture and animate a player's portrait and return to him an avatar package consisting a single animation in 4 default sizes: 125x125, 100x100, 85x85, and 65x65 to use as forum avatars on all their favorite forums." It's a great way to add some fun to that static character portrait. More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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The Drone Bay: Episode 3
2008-03-18 22:31:00
In my travels to the other side of the pond, I missed the recording of this week's Drone Bay episode. Nevertheless, the guys rallyed and dispite my absence pulled together to produce a great show. The intro is particularly good, and I look forward to doing one like it for the next.I don't have the notes for the show yet; Crovan resting at the moment I write this.Look for these shortly.In the mean time, head over to VirginWorlds and start listenning to another great EVE podcast!Fly safe, or die trying!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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Sharing a few pints with Zapatero
2008-03-16 09:47:00
My visit to London provided me with an opportunity to meet in person a chap I've known "virtually" for some time now, but whom I had not had the chance to meet in person. None other than Zapatero , EON's editor. Well, yesterday we had the chance to share a few pints, talk about EVE, EON, fan fest, life in the UK and much more. It was a lot of fun, and let me tell that the guy is as friendly and well humored as comes across in the EON editorials.Here's to sharing a few more pints Zapatero. And this time it'll be in Reykjavik for the fan fest. See you in November!Cheers mate!More EVE Online news and rantings at CrazyKinux's Musing!
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