New Eden Pilot

Finally, the war ended against our former teacher ended. The war will no doubt stand out as a milestone in the history of Eve University, and I can truthfully state that I have learned more from this campaign than from any before.

Lessons learned:

1 - Everyone is a legal target, even altruistic corporations like EVE University. But be aware that although your beef is with the leadership, hundreds of noobs will suffer lockdown as well. And ganking our POS? Yes it's a legal target, and in theory we could fill it with bonus-giving commandships. But seriously dude, when was the last time EUNI ever had a commandship? We're struggling to bring battleships and battlecruisers to the frontline.

2 - It's nice when opfor brings it. Much better to just step out the door and bam, be on the frontline. Chasing war-targets all around new eden is no fun, having them in Korsiki is much better. It's harder and harsher, but at the end of the day it's way way better. Good one to opfor.

3 - It's always personal. War-dec'er and former EUNI Director of operations Dee Carson states it's not personal. He is wrong. I sincerely believe him when he states that he himself holds no personal grudge against his former corporation. I sincerely believe that this is not personal for him. But many on the recieving end took the war-dec personally. It is a basic premise of human relationships that you can only control what you yourself do, not how the other party reacts to your actions. A street mugger doesn't hold personal grudges against his victims, but be damn sure the victim will want personal retribution. I am somewhat surprised that Dee Carson seemingly does not understand this nuance.

4 - It's never just pixels. MMO emotion is emotion too. MMO relationships are relationships too. EVE is more than mere pixels.

5 - Under preassure, coal becomes diamonds. Many new and young commanders stepped up, both SC/WC/FC. All hail the young leaders!

6 - Drama will blow over, but will not be forgotten. EUNI is proceeding in a calm and professional manner, but former directors now in opfor will struggle to regain their former love or respect.