Eve Online facts for kids
Quick facts for kids EVE Online |
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| Developer(s) | CCP Games |
| Publisher(s) | SSI (expired) CCP Games |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux |
| Release date(s) |  6 May 2003 12 June 2006 |
| Genre(s) | MMORPG Space simulation |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
EVE Online is a huge online game set in outer space. It came out in 2003 and was made by a company called CCP Games. In EVE Online, you get to fly your own spacecraft and explore a giant galaxy.
What makes EVE Online special is that all players, from all over the world, play together on just one big server. This means you can meet and interact with thousands of other players at the same time! You earn in-game money called InterStella Kredits (ISK). You can use ISK to buy new ships, learn new skills, or get better gear. There are many ways to earn ISK, like mining for resources, exploring new areas, doing missions, trading items, or even becoming a bounty hunter and chasing down criminals.
Discover the Races of EVE
In the EVE universe, there are four main races that players can choose to be. Each race has its own unique style of ships and weapons.
Amarr: The Religious Empire
The Amarr are a very old race, known for their strong religious beliefs. They were the first to build ships that could travel through space. Amarr ships often use powerful lasers as their main weapons. These lasers don't need regular bullets. Instead, they use special crystals to focus their energy. Amarr lasers can be set up for long-range attacks (Beam lasers) or for close-up fights (Pulse lasers).
Caldari: The Corporate Powerhouse
The Caldari are a race built around powerful corporations. They have a very strong military and are experts at using missiles and special "hybrid turrets." Their favorite hybrid weapons are railguns, which can shoot very far. Caldari ships are known for their strong shields and long-range combat abilities.
Gallente: The Democratic Explorers
The Gallente were the first race to create a democracy. They share some weapon styles with the Caldari, also using hybrid turrets. However, the Gallente prefer short-range "blasters" for close combat. Instead of missiles, they are very good at using drones. Drones are small robot ships that fly alongside your main ship and help you in battle.
Minmatar: The Rebellious Freedom Fighters
The Minmatar were the last race to develop space travel. For a long time, they were enslaved by the Amarr. But with help from the Gallente, they fought for and won their freedom. Minmatar ships mainly use "projectile turrets," which are like regular guns. They have two main types: artillery for long-range attacks and auto-cannons for fast, close-range shooting.
Exciting Ways to Play
EVE Online is known for being a very deep and complex game. There are tons of things you can do, but here are three popular ways to play:
Missions: Helping NPCs for Rewards
In EVE, you can take on missions from computer-controlled characters (NPCs). These tasks might involve flying to a certain place to deliver an item, or battling enemy NPCs. When you complete missions, you earn ISK, improve your standing with different groups (which unlocks better missions), and get Loyalty Points. You can spend Loyalty Points to buy special items that you can't find anywhere else.
Mining and Industry: Building the Universe
Mining and industry are super important in EVE Online. Almost every ship, weapon, or item you see in the game was built by another player! Players mine for different ores, which can be refined into minerals. These minerals are then used to build everything. Some rare ores can only be found in certain parts of space, making them very valuable. Players who find and sell these ores can earn a lot of ISK.
PVP: Player Versus Player Combat
While it might not be the best way for new players to earn money, player-versus-player (PVP) combat is one of the most thrilling parts of EVE Online. The game's economy is largely focused on providing ships and equipment for PVP battles. Many large groups of players, called "corporations," can form huge alliances. These alliances often fight to control valuable areas of space, leading to massive and exciting space battles!
Images for kids
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The four playable races in Eve Online as seen on the character creation menus
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An artist's rendering of Rifter-class frigates after a successful attack against an Armageddon-class battleship
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A destroyer-class ship leaving a station
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A battle in Eve Online between a number of players and a station
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Two freight haulers called "Charons," a kind of ship introduced in the "Red Moon Rising" content patch
See also
In Spanish: EVE Online para niños
