QuickFit is a Java application that you can use to check out the ship fitting requirements and end bonuses, without having to train the skills or buy the modules.

Want to see how much Damage Per Second (DPS) your Heavy Assault Vagabond can do with 425mm AutoCannon? Or maybe you want to see if it's worthwhile shield tanking or armour tanking a Tempest Battleship?

QuickFit does all of those, and takes into account the bonuses of all skills and modules, allowing you to accurately plan out a decent ship loadout.

Download, screenshot, FAQs and forums are all available here

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If you've got questions or need help with EVE, your first port of call should be this forum, or asking our staff in centre.

However, you can also contact me in-game - my character is Silvanemrys, CEO of The Aubergine Room corporation.

Please post your character name in this forum first, so I know who you are. With my character playing in shady legal ground I've been known to be a bit trigger happy ;-)

Cheers,
TOM

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This post contains details of attributes, skills, and some pointers to use them to get the most from your characters.

As of the current release of EVE (Red Moon Rising) this is how the attributes break down:

Memory
Primary Attribute in 64 skills
Secondary Attiribute in 103 skills
Contributes to 167 skills in total

Basic Learning Skill - Instant Recall
Advanced Learning Skill - Eidetic Memory

Intelligence
Primary Attribute in 104 skills
Secondary Attiribute in 53 skills
Contributes to 157 skills in total

Basic Learning Skill - Analytical Mind
Advanced Learning Skill - Logic

Perception
Primary Attribute in 103 skills
Secondary Attiribute in 35 skills
Contributes to 138 skills in total

Basic Learning Skill - Spatial Awareness
Advanced Learning Skill - Clarity

Willpower
Primary Attribute in 16 skills
Secondary Attiribute in 111 skills
Contributes to 127 skills in total

Basic Learning Skill - Iron Will
Advanced Learning Skill - Focus

Charisma
Primary Attribute in 32 skills
Secondary Attiribute in 17 skills
Contributes to 49 skills in total

Basic Learning Skill - Empathy
Advanced Learning Skill - Prescence

Each level of basic learning skill you train will increment the appropriate attribute by one point.

Once you have trained the basic skill to level 5, you will be able to purchase and train the Advanced skill. Again, each level of advanced skill increments the attribute by one point.

There is also a generic Learning skill which reduces training time by 2% for each level of skill trained - so training this to 5 will give a 10% reduction in training time across the board.

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The best way to get help with EVE is to ask a question in this forum, or ask a member of staff in the centre.

Additionally, CCP have created a New Player Guide, which you can find here.

If you don't currently play EVE, or even if you've been playing for a while, it's worthwhile having a read, as it explains the many facets to the game and gives a lot of useful pointers on how to proceed.

Cheers,
TOM

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Free 14 day trial
theaubergineroom has teamed up with CCP, the developers of EVE Online, to offer a free 14 day trial, giving you the chance to sample the depth and complexity of EVE for yourself.

The signup process is simple - click this link to go the signup page.

Fill in the form - and make sure you have a valid email address!

CCP will send you an email - in this is a long 35 digit access key. Clicking on this will take you to the EVE Online Account Creation page. Fill in the forms to create your account, and you will have 14 days time credited.

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Are any new versions of EVE coming out? If so, when?

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What does EVE stand for? What do the letters mean?

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Do you like to listen to music while playing EVE? Why or why not? If so, what do you like to listen to?

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How good are you at EVE? Do you think you have much room for improvement?

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Where do you play EVE Online? Do you play at home ever?

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