Q:
How big is the play field of EVE?

A: Really big!  There are currently over 7,000 solar systems, including
those added for the Apocrypha expansion, in EVE Online.  The
vastness of the gaming universe is one of the things that makes EVE so
unique.



Q: How does CCP get all those
players onto one sever?

A: As mentioned in General Questions, players play on a single
server.  Most games hold a couple thousand players per server but
EVE allows several hundreds of thousands of players to play together. 
CCP accomplishes this with a complex network of servers that work
together.  It takes quite a bit of optimization and work for such a
system, but the rewards of playing with so many other players is well
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Q:
Is EVE's only form of travel the
spaceship?

A: While the spaceship is your primary mode of getting around
for short range travel, there are various other elements to help you out
when you choose to wander out of your current system.  Wormholes,
stargates, and jump clones are a few of the ways you can get from one
place to another and you'll find yourself reaching out more as you get
more comfortable with the game.



Q:
Does travel take a long time?

A:
Because the playable universe is so expansive, travel can
take some time.  There are ways to ease this though.  Setting
your destination and warping to the jump points rather than using
auto-pilot, or utilizing jump clones when you'd like to play in a
distant area of space can make travel quick.  As with any game,
once you get to know the areas you prefer to play in, getting around
will go a little faster.

Q:
Does the map help with system travel?

A: Yes, and we recommend getting to know it
early on.  You can use the map to set destinations, explore regions
outside your newbie area, and use it to manipulate auto-pilot settings
that will allow for safer or more dangerous travel as desired.

Q: Should I use the auto-pilot?

A: It really depends on your goal and how confidant you feel with
you ability to travel through potentially hostile space.  For short
and safe distances the time it takes to use auto-pilot is avoidable
(unless you're making a run to the fridge for snacks during travel),
it's quicker just to jump to your desired points manually.  For
destinations further away, it is helpful if you'd like to navigate
around low security areas or if you are out looking for trouble and
would like to plow through potentially dangers locations.  As you
become familiar with travel, you may rely on auto-pilot less in favor of
quicker travel.

Q:
Where can I dock my ship?

A: Space stations are the most common place to dock, but there
are also player owned stations and corporation locations that will allow
you to dock your ship as well.

Q: How do I find the
station I want to visit?

A: If you are looking for a station in your
current solar system, right click in space and that will bring up a
menu of local stations.  If you'd like to visit a
mission agent from a station, use the "People and Places" tab to
find agents of interest.  There is also a nifty "bookmark"
feature that allows you to save places of interest so that you may
easily find them later on.  To bookmark a agent, right click on
their name and choose "bookmark" or bookmark locations using your
map.

Q:
What are wormholes and how do I use
them?

A: Wormholes are an exciting addition that was
introduced with the Apocrypha expansion.  Wormholes are space rifts
that allow for quick travel between any two given locations, but can be
very unstable and unpredictable and you won't know where you are going
until you get there!  For more information on wormholes, visit
this
guide.

 

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