EVE Online News

A new Abyssal Proving Grounds event is now live in EVE Online, so make sure you have your Proving Filaments handy either from Abyssal Deadspace loot drops, or from the in-game market!

Until 11:00 UTC on 22 September, you can engage in 4-player Tech 1 Cruiser free-for-all combat, meaning that the permitted hulls for this event include the Arbitrator, Bellicose, Blackbird, Caracal, Celestis, Maller, Moa, Omen, Rupture, Stabber, Thorax, Vexor - limited to meta 4 modules (no Tech 2, Faction/Deadspace/Officer/Abyssal modules). Pirate implants are also restricted.

Don't forget, you can keep track of Capsuleer performance and prowess in this event using the leaderboards!

Courageous Capsuleers,

The Triglavian Invasion will soon reach its zenith, and as this finale approaches, both the Triglavians and EDENCOM have reported that Capsuleers loyal to their respective causes will be rewarded!

Jump into the conflict before it's too late and choose your side, as any Capsuleer who has obtained standings with either the Triglavians or EDENCOM will receive the aforementioned rewards.

[h3]The rewards will include the following for either side:[/h3]

Tier 1 - for those with +0.01 standing for either side:



Tier 2 - for those with +1 standing for either side:



Tier 3 - for those with +2 standing for either side:



Tier 4 - for those with +3 standing for either side:



In further news, EDENCOM has released a statement urging all Capsuleers who currently live in systems conquered by Triglavian forces to relocate and find a new home immediately. The following systems are currently affected:

• Ahtila
  
• Angymonne
  
• Archee
  
• Arvasaras
  
• Harva
  
• Ichoriya
  
• Ignebaener
  
• Kaunokka
  
• Kino
  
• Komo
  
• Konola
  
• Kuharah
  
• Nalvula
  
• Nani
  
• Niarja
  
• Otanuomi
  
• Otela
  
• Raravoss
  
• Sakenta
  
• Skarkon
  
• Senda
  
• Tunudan
  
• Urhinichi
  
• Vale
  
• Wirashoda

Capsuleers, It's time to declare your allegiance!

Lightning Capsuleers,

As part of the Zenith Quadrant, the new Rolling Thunder update will go live on 22 September, providing a fresh balance pass for the new EDENCOM line of ships. There will also be changes to Gallente and Minmatar Force Auxiliaries, plus Black Ops ships.

In addition to the ship changes, there will also be daily login rewards from 25 - 27 September, including new unique SKINs for all three EDENCOM ships, as well as boosters designed to benefit Vorton Projector weapons, and free Skill Points!

By increasing the amount of damage EDENCOM ships are able to inflict, they'll be better balanced generally. In addition, the DED Loyalty Point Store offers for EDENCOM items will have their costs reduced, making them more affordable across the board.

Furthermore, all Black Ops ships are finally getting a Fuel Bay upgrade and there will be improved resistance profiles for Black Ops Battleships.

To complement the Rolling Thunder update, EVE Online's New Eden Store will be offering 25% off the following SKINs from 22 - 29 September, downtime to downtime:

• Tronhadar Ink (Lif and Panther)
  
• Inner Zone Vanguard (Ninazu)
  
• Oasis of Faith (Redeemer)
  
• Zento Isideko Combine (Widow)
  
• Ruby Sungrazer (Sin)
  
• Firewatch (Marshal)
  

Dear Capsuleers,

In September 2018, we updated our Real-Life Harassment & Threats Policy and introduced a zero-tolerance approach to dealing with these issues. After two years of this zero-tolerance policy, there have been instances whose outcomes did not reflect the good intentions we envisaged when we first implemented this policy.

One of the pillars of EVE is that while New Eden is cruel, it is also fair. We want our in-game policies to reflect that fairness and, in the same way that Capsuleers do not have only one life, those EVE players who have violated some of our policies should not always be subject to our harshest punishment at strike one.

In the spirit of reflecting, learning and growth, we have decided to evolve our policy. Effective immediately, we will be subjecting future alleged violations of these policies to a case-by-case review and reducing the absolute policy of permabanning on a first offense. We recognize that EVE Online is a game that, more than most, generates strong feelings and strong attachments, moreover that these reactions can lead to people making poor decisions and saying things in the heat of the moment. There should always be a place in EVE for those who are willing to acknowledge they have made a mistake and demonstrate a genuine willingness to change. Our goal is to provide those pilots with a shot at redemption and an opportunity to return to New Eden.

Even though some pilots will be able to rejoin the EVE Online community again, bans for serious offenses will continue to be upheld, as protecting the health of the game and the community remains of paramount importance to us. The following actions remain expressly prohibited and will still result in a permaban if the allegations are substantiated:

• Serious, targeted and credible personal harassment and/or doxxing
  
• Real-Money Trading and botting
  
• Extreme and repeated racism and/or hate speech
  
• Serious in-game exploit abuse
  
• Other serious, malicious activities included in the Real-Life Harassment & Threats Policy

Players that have previously been permabanned for lesser infractions can appeal for a review of their ban under this new approach. Those players who wish to return to New Eden should send an email to [email protected] and begin the process of review, providing as much information as they have about their ban and why they feel they should be reinstated. Appeals will only be accepted from the player who has been banned, and requests to lift penalties for others will be disregarded.

If a permabanned player is allowed to return, we will monitor their progress to ensure they comply with our policies. In effect, they will be on probation.

Justice without mercy is cruelty. While New Eden can be a cruel and dangerous place and our players are some of the hardest of the hardcore, we know how tight-knit, helpful, and compassionate the EVE community really is. Ensuring its continued betterment, health, and safety are essential to the long-term success of the game.

Fly safe
EVE Development Team

Proven Capsuleers,

The Triglavian Collective continue to dovetail their invasion efforts by inviting Capsuleers to test their might in the Abyssal Proving Grounds within the depths of Abyssal Deadspace! Accessible through dedicated sets of Proving Filaments that remain active during a series of limited time events, these new Proving Grounds will be accessible to small groups of Capsuleers, fighting against each other in a variety of specified ship types.

The schedule for the next three Abyssal Proving Grounds events is as follows:

18 - 22 September: 4-Player T1 Cruiser Free-For-All
Ship Types: Arbitrator, Bellicose, Blackbird, Caracal, Celestis, Maller, Moa, Omen, Rupture, Stabber, Thorax, Vexor - limited to meta level restriction of 4 for modules (no Tech 2, Faction/Deadspace/Officer/Abyssal modules). Pirate implants are also restricted.

25 - 29 September: 1v1 T1 Combat and Navy Faction Frigates
Ship Types: Punisher, Tormentor, Merlin, Kestrel, Incursus, Tristan, Rifter, Breacher, Imperial Navy Slicer, Crucifier Navy Issue, Caldari Navy Hookbill, Griffin Navy Issue, Federation Navy Comet, Maulus Navy Issue, Republic Fleet Firetail, Vigil Fleet Issue - with a meta level restriction of 5 for modules (nothing higher than T2). Pirate implants are also restricted.

2 - 6 October: 2v2 T1 Crusiers
Ship Types: Arbitrator, Bellicose, Blackbird, Caracal, Celestis, Maller, Moa, Omen, Rupture, Stabber, Thorax, Vexor - limited to 1 ship type with a meta level restriction of 5 for modules (no Faction/Deadspace/Officer/Abyssal modules). Pirate implants are also restricted.

Be sure to check out full details on how the Abyssal Proving Grounds events work and keep track of Capsuleer performance and prowess in these Proving Grounds events using the leaderboards!