The Golden Rules of EVE
The 7 cardinal rules of survival. Holographic guidelines on ship loss, undock consent, and why autopilot is suicide.
Core Mechanics & Golden Rules
New Eden is an uncompromising sandbox. Unlike traditional MMOs where player safety is enforced by invisible walls or strict level restrictions, EVE Online is governed by emergent physics, player agency, and persistent risk.
Understanding these core mechanics is the difference between thriving as an empowered capsuleer and becoming a smoking wreck in an asteroid belt.
Tactical Foundations
Security Status & Space Types
Explore the security spectrum: Highsec, Lowsec, Nullsec, Wormhole J-Space, Pochven, and Pirate Insurgencies.
UI, Overview & Neocom Setup
Configure your cockpit for survival: Capacitor HUD alert thresholds, vertical local chat detachment, hotkey discipline, and profile backups.
Newbie Pitfalls & Traps
Expose the highsec mining burnout trap (300-500h PLEX grind), skill injection debt, and the “Bigger Isn’t Better” battleship delusion.