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#1 Azual

Azual

Posted 18 November 2010 - 12:40 AM

So this is an idea I've had kicking around for a while - I've decided to start a blog.

The Altruist

I'm going to be upfront and say I don't plan to keep a regular update schedule with this. However, occasionally someone asks me a question, or I think of something that might be useful, and rather than just explaining it the once, or writing it into a wiki article which will only ever be read by a handful of people, it seemed much more sensible to write it some place where other people would be able to see it too! After all, I'm sure this stuff is going to be useful to someone. (Also, all the other cool kids have blogs).

The focus of the blog is intended to be fairly PVP centric, with the general aim of explaining to those who might be less experienced in PVP how to do the things Agony does on a day to day basis, as well as hopefully exploring some more theoretical stuff about how to become a better PVPer. A lot of the topics will probably come from questions you guys ask me during a class, or just during general conversation that I think might be useful to explore in a little more detail. I'll try to avoid overlapping with class material too much, we'll see how things go.

I'll also be really interested in hearing from people who have read this stuff, found it useful and then hopefully gone out and tried it for themselves. If you do, just remember me once you're a badass PVPer and you've got my pod in your sights! :P
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#2 Kerzack

Kerzack

Posted 18 November 2010 - 01:35 AM

Awesome stuff!
Men of war have long known that warriors must often abandon those verities they defend. Peace, human kindness, love... for they hold no meaning to the enemy. And so, to win, do we become what we despise... and despise what we become?

#3 Vjorn

Vjorn

Posted 18 November 2010 - 03:34 AM

I'll also be really interested in hearing from people who have read this stuff, found it useful and then hopefully gone out and tried it for themselves. If you do, just remember me once you're a badass PVPer and you've got my pod in your sights! :P


Just like Agony remembers their students once our pods are in ya'lls sights??? :P :P

Seriously, VERY COOL IDEA!!!!

I shall most definitely follow your blog! Thnx!!

Vj

Edit, just finished reading the blog.....quite interesting and will try this out in my wormhole next time an inty comes in/we get a nullsec opening :D

#4 Garulf Hirgon

Garulf Hirgon

Posted 18 November 2010 - 04:03 AM

I thought it was an excellent read, very well put together.

#5 Kerzack

Kerzack

Posted 18 November 2010 - 07:53 AM

I sent ya some PM... time to ownh up........
Men of war have long known that warriors must often abandon those verities they defend. Peace, human kindness, love... for they hold no meaning to the enemy. And so, to win, do we become what we despise... and despise what we become?

#6 Corywyn

Corywyn

Posted 18 November 2010 - 08:03 AM

Yup, nice read and added to my google reader list ;)

#7 glepp

glepp

Posted 18 November 2010 - 09:31 AM

nice read, as always.



[20:58:13] CCP Unifex > loving the Tweed thing

#8 Silas

Silas

Posted 18 November 2010 - 09:42 AM

Added to my reader :) EDIT: Actually read it now... :P Excellent post Az!

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#9 Agent302

Agent302

Posted 18 November 2010 - 09:51 AM

Well written, good read. Hope more follows soonish :)

#10 Dior Saursi

Dior Saursi

Posted 18 November 2010 - 02:28 PM

Very nice read. I look forward to seeing what else you put up.

#11 Ging

Ging

Posted 18 November 2010 - 07:16 PM

i havent read this blog yet, but i will start to heckle straight away!!

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#12 Aether

Aether

Posted 18 November 2010 - 11:46 PM

nice read ... and the background looks very soothing
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#13 AkJon Ferguson

AkJon Ferguson

Posted 19 November 2010 - 12:06 AM

The Altruist? Shouldn't that be a blog about logistics, then?
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/topic/9285-closed-pvp-basic-20-21-feb-1800/]BASIC-20100220[/link]
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/topic/11350-open-pvp-avanced-hssr-2300-15th-advanced-2100-for-16th-17th-july/]ADVANCED HSSR -1807102100[/link]
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/topic/11588-closed-pvp-wolfpacks-class-august-2829-1800/]WOLFPACKS-201008281800[/link]
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/topic/12728-fullpvp-covops-nov-28-1800-venue-changeread/]COVOPS - 281101800[/link]
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/topic/13477-closed-pvp-skirmish-prototype-class-29th-30th-january-1300/]SKIRMISH-20110129[/link]
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/topic/13315-closed-pvp-flybys-february-12th-1800/]FLYBYS-20110212[/link]
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/index.php?/topic/16195-closed-stealth-bombers-20111119-2000/]Stealth Bombers 20111119[/link]
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#14 Azual

Azual

Posted 19 November 2010 - 12:10 AM

The Altruist? Shouldn't that be a blog about logistics, then?


Sometimes, it's kinder to just blow them up! ;)
Ex-Director of PVP-Uni, Eve Blogger and author of The Altruist
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#15 Azual

Azual

Posted 26 November 2010 - 08:24 PM

The second installment is up, this time looking at Speed Tanking and Afterburners.

Check it out!
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#16 Ged Hawkins

Ged Hawkins

Posted 26 November 2010 - 09:09 PM

Nice. Added to my RSS list of blogs I try to follow.
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#17 Vora

Vora

Posted 27 November 2010 - 12:50 PM

Very nice read indeed. The last installment is a given for everyone flying in PvPU roams. Thankfully I can point a few guys in my corp to this who still think ABs are useless. The first installment is very nice. I think I'll try it with my remaining Tristans :)

#18 Azual

Azual

Posted 04 January 2011 - 10:22 PM

Back in business, with a 2 part post on intelligence and counter-intelligence, or to put it simply, the importance of knowing stuff and making sure other people don't know stuff.

Part 1

Part 2
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#19 AmarrianMonk

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Posted 04 January 2011 - 10:33 PM

Excellent blog Azual. More! More! !lol
COURSES COMPLETED:
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?237081]BASIC-20101226[/link]
[link=http://www.agony-unleashed.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?237085]ADVANCED-20110102[/link]


COURSES EAGER TO TAKE:
FLYBYS-???????? | WOLFPACK-???????? | ADVANCED HSSR-???????? | COVOPS-???????? | BOMBERS-???????? | FLEET COMMAND-???????? | A&W-????????
Have I missed any?

#20 Goodvibes

Goodvibes

Posted 05 January 2011 - 07:29 PM

(LINK FEROX VIDEO) Well, go on then :P

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#21 Azual

Azual

Posted 05 January 2011 - 07:53 PM

(LINK FEROX VIDEO)

Well, go on then :P


hehe, whoops!

Was writing this on the train, so I couldn't look up any links. Fixed now! :P
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#22 Azual

Azual

Posted 09 July 2011 - 04:21 PM

Bump for my latest series!

I see a lot of people asking questions like 'how do I kill X' or 'what kind of ship is good against Y', and there isn't really a good resource that provides that information. Generally this is something we pick up gradually by experience - once you know it it becomes a huge advantage, but for the newer PVPer this is information they're sorely lacking.

The new series aims to solve that, by going through each and every ship you're likely to encounter in a solo or small gang environment and discussing both its capabilities, and any weaknesses which you can exploit.

So far I've just finished covering the frigate lineup, but ultimately I hope to expand this to all (combat) subcapitals:

T1 Frigates
T2 Frigates (Part 1)
T2 Frigates (Part 2)
Faction Frigates
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#23 ToranBrades

ToranBrades

Posted 09 July 2011 - 05:40 PM

Just stating that I like the format and detail you're using there - I'd post comments, but having to register for comments is a bit of a turn-off for me. So just feel assured that I like the blog - although lots of the stuff is given out here in Agony already, but it's a nice comprehension. Wikifying the stuff would be actually nice. I just shouldn't state that, as it could mean having to do it ;)

#24 Azual

Azual

Posted 09 July 2011 - 05:59 PM

Just stating that I like the format and detail you're using there - I'd post comments, but having to register for comments is a bit of a turn-off for me. So just feel assured that I like the blog - although lots of the stuff is given out here in Agony already, but it's a nice comprehension.

Wikifying the stuff would be actually nice. I just shouldn't state that, as it could mean having to do it ;)


You don't actually have to register to post comments anymore, you should be able to do it anonymously now.
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#25 Maudite 9

Maudite 9

Posted 09 July 2011 - 10:02 PM

A great read as usual. Azual, you write one of the best EVE blogs out there. Keep it up! Cheers, Maudite
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