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Q: What is EVE Online?
A: EVE is a sci-fi massively multi-player roleplaying game that takes players into a vast galaxy of space exploration and ship command.  EVE gives the opportunity for players to forge their own path by taking away the constraints of typical class play and level-based progression.  You can do whatever you'd like and be whatever you'd like!

Q: What is the story behind EVE Online?
A: Long ago Earth inhabitants bravely traveled through a wormhole to a unknown part of the universe.  It was here, at the far side of the wormhole, that they settled New Eden and branched out to colonize the surrounding solar systems.  With the help of Earth, New Eden grew and prospered until the wormhole collapsed in a catastrophic event leaving the new settlement on their own cut off from their source of supplementation.

Without the aid of their home planet, New Eden settlers struggled and most perished.  Those that did survive went on to foster new communities and develop new technologies which allowed for civilization to once again explore space and find other colonies that managed to survive.  It is during this period of growth and fragile peace amongst the ruling empires where players will find themselves when they enter the ever changing New Eden.

Q: Is EVE Pay-to-play?
A: Yes.  EVE has a monthly subscription of $14.99USD (€ 14.95).  Unlike many other games who will only take credit/debit cards or the occasional gamecard, EVE accepts these as well as a wide variety of various payment options that include cash option through a payment service.

Q: What platforms can you play EVE on?
A: EVE Online currently supports gameplay on PC and Mac systems.

Q: What are the system requirements?
A: Minimum system requirements for PC:

• OS: Windows® XP / Vista
• CPU: Intel Pentium® or AMD @ 1 GHz
• RAM: XP – 1 GB / Vista – 1.5 GB
• HD space: 6gig Free Space
• Network: 56k modem or better Internet connection
• Video: 64 MB Shader Model 2.0 Graphics cards such as GeForce FX (5 series) class card or higher, ATi 9500, x300 series or higher and Similar chips from other manufacturers
• Drivers: DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers
• DVD-ROM : 2 speed DVD reader or greater required.

Requirements for Mac:

• The client does not run on a PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Macintosh Machines (PowerMac). MacBook laptops are also not supported nor the Mac Mini.
• Supported hardware is MacBook Pro laptops, Mac Pro machines and iMacs. All these machines have to meet the following minimum requirements below:
• CPU: Intel based computer with CPU speed equal or greater than 1.8GHz
• OS: OS X 10.5.6 or later.
• Video: ATI X1600 or NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT or higher with 128 MB of Video RAM
• RAM: 1024 MB or more
• HD space: 6.0 GB
• Network: 56k or better Internet connection

Q: Are there various server options?
A: EVE Online is highly unique in that all players play on a single "server".  It is actually comprised of multiple servers that work together to allow for all players to play together in one instance of the game.  It is this amazing feat that makes it possible to log in game and see 50,000 players or more online all at once!

Q: Since EVE Online is an established game, is it difficult for a new player to get started?
A: EVE Online launched in May 2003 making it a well established game.  While often players will find starting in a game that has been around for a while daunting, EVE has a thriving community that has new players rolling in constantly.  The community is set up in such a way that when you first log in, you are in touch with other new players through new player chat and the corporation making it clear that you are not alone!

Q:How many expansions are available?
A: EVE Online boasts 10 expansions since launch.  All these expansions are available to every player who purchases the original game and have traditionally been added into game as free content.

Q: Does EVE Online has Player versus Player gameplay?
A: Yes!  What fun would it be to have a spaceship if you couldn't shoot at other spaceships?  PvP is really a integral part of life in New Eden.  With corporation wars, and open battle in low security areas of space, PvP gameplay is always readily available and encouraged.

Q: If EVE Online doesn't have levels, how does a character progress?
A: Rather than using a level based system such as most of the popular MMORPGs today, EVE Online uses a skill based system.  You progress your character through these skills and gain advancement and power through your selection of skills. 

 

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