Details On EVE Online Ships
Author: Tom Kranz

If you have even a passing interest in massive multiplayer
online games, one of the ones that you need to become familiar
with is EVE Online. EVE Online is a terrific game with excellent
gameplay, but one of the most attractive aspects of this game
are the EVE Online ships. The EVE Online ships are extremely
varied and while there is definitely a scale as to the
desirability of any given vessel, their differences and
advantages and disadvantages are part of what make this MMOG so
very attractive.

The first thing that you will notice is that the size of these
ships will range from enormous cruisers to frigates that are a
fraction of that size. One of the attractive things about the
EVE Online ships is that size is not necessarily an estimation
of what the ship itself is worse. Smaller ships can be easily
outfitted to compete with larger vessels in terms of power, and
the added maneuverability of smaller ships, along with a greater
difficulty when it comes to targeting them, can make them quite
formidable indeed.

Each of the races of the game EVE Online have their own ships
and their own specialties. The only ship that is common to all
four playable races are the mining ships, due to their
functionality and the ubiquitous need for them. EVEry type of
ship will have race specific versions, but the ships are quite
varied when it comes form and function.

The player begins with what is called a rookie ship, a beginner
ship that is specific to their race. This very basic ship has a
gun turret and a mining laser, and although it is about the size
of the more advance frigates, it is fairly weak and less
customizable than any of the basic frigates that can be
purchased.

Frigates are usually considered the next step up, and they far
outstrip the basic rookie ships when it comes to function. They
are light and fast, but compared to bigger ships, are fairly
fragile. There are many different types of frigate, each one
specified for different sort of equipment. They are fairly cheap
ships and in the right hands and with someone who knows how to
use them to drain power from larger ships, can be quite
dangerous.

Destroyers are meant specifically for anti-frigate warfare and
as such are equipped with a large number of slots for weapons.
The effectiveness number of slots is reduced due to the fact
that the guns that can fit into them are often too light to take
on larger ships, making destroyers significantly less effective
when it comes to cruisers and battleships.

Cruisers are larger and slower than frigates and destropers,
but they are very versatile and much more sturdy. They can
contain heavier weaponry and can be customized for combat and
battle, or mining and cargo transport..

These are the basic EVE Online ships that a new player will be
encountering. You'll also find industrial barges (which cannot
be accessed without a paid account) and battlecruisers and
battleships, which are the heavy hitters when it comes to
combat.

There are also specialised mining vessels, with the latest
addition being a capital ship, on the scale of the Dreadnoughts,
Carriers and Titans. These ships of legend have significant
skill requirements, taking over half a year of training to fly.
Clearly there are EVE Online ships for all characters, no matter
what level they are at. Within each of these classes of ships,
you'll find plenty of variation, so see what suits your method
of play best.


About The Author: Tom Kranz has written articles on EVE Online
ships and the EVE Online free trial which is available, as well
as a number of EVE Online guides. His articles, along with more
information on the EVE Online game, can be found at
http://www.eve-online-info.com