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Brave Capsuleers,

With Halloween Horrors haunting New Eden, the year’s spookiest Abyssal Proving Grounds (APG) event returns. The Crimson Harvest APG takes the form of a frigate free-for-all, and is set to deliver some terrifying action. This unique Proving Ground 28-31 October.

For this year´s Crimson Harvest APG, all ships that dare to enter will receive a bonus that increases Stasis Webifier Range by 40%, increased Energy Nosferatu and Neutralizer drain by 30%, improved Turret damage by 20%, and added an additional +500 base armor and hull hitpoints, while causing Energy Nosferatu modules to drain capacitor regardless of your own capacitor level.

Capsuleers will also find high numbers of exploding Bonus Nexus objects littering the Proving Grounds. These powerful spheres detonate when a ship comes into close proximity, triggering a blast that applies weapon and mobility buffs to your ship – but not your rivals’; unless they arrive at the Nexus within one-to-two seconds of you. That means you can expect pacy, dramatic PvP where sudden changes of fortune and closely fought battles are the flavor of the day.

To maintain that pace and action, sensor dampeners, weapon disruptors, shield boost amplifiers, shield rechargers, shield power relays, shield flux coils, and core defense field purgers are all banned for this event. Combatants are also limited to a maximum of one fitted local repair module across shields and armor. Additionally, modules, boosters or implants with a meta level higher than 0 are also prohibited. Are you brave enough to head into the Proving Grounds this Halloween? Then pick up your Proving Filaments and make your way to the Proving Grounds between 28and 31 October. As ever, the Proving Grounds leaderboards will let track Capsuleer performance throughout the event.

Oh. And.... BOO!

Combative capsuleers,

The Uprising expansion – a major new narrative-driven update for EVE Online – is coming in November and brings with it the biggest overhaul to Factional Warfare that New Eden has ever seen. The arrival of Frontlines will be a big change to how the empires’militias compete for control of the warzones on Tranquility.

To encourage participation during the testing period on Singularity and thereby obtain as much valuable feedback as possible on this new feature we are hosting a Frontlines Wargame on the Singularity test server with some cool rewards to be granted on Tranquility for individual capsuleers and player corporations who distinguish themselves!

The wargame will commence at 14:00 UTC on 26 October when Singularity becomes accessible to players after the initial state of the Amarr/Minmatar warzone on Singularity is set up and it will conclude at 14:00 UTC on 4 November when Singularity will be taken offline and analysis of the outcome will begin.

There will also be a livestream on CCP TV today, 25 October at 16:00 UTC where CCP Aurora and CCP Swift will go over all the changes coming to Factional Warfare and the content first shown at EVE Vegas last week. For details about the wargame refer to this forum post.

[h2]THE THEATER OF WAR[/h2]

The Frontlines Wargame on Singularity will take place in the Amarr/Minmatar warzone only. By confining the wargame to a single warzone we hope to maximize participation in one place and make monitoring the progress of the event easier.

Factions don’t matter for the purposes of this contest, though, and so within the context of this wargame on Singularity the Amarr militia will simply be regarded as the "Blue Force" and the Minmatar will be the "Red Force". So, if you’re a proud Gallente or loyal Caldari on Tranquility, you don’t need to feel bad about fighting for the Empire or the Republic on Singularity.

On the day the wargame commences, control of all systems in the warzone on Singularity will be evenly divided between the militias.

[h2]VICTORY CONDITIONS[/h2]

As this is just a wargame which is primarily to help with testing this new feature, you’re a winner just by taking part. That said, we realize EVE players won’t be content with mere platitudes, and so the militia with control over the most systems in the warzone at the conclusion of the testing period will be declared the winner of the wargame.

There will also be compelling rewards for individual capsuleers AND corporations for both sides who distinguish themselves in the warzone during the wargame period, regardless of the final outcome.

We appreciate any time capsuleers can dedicate towards helping test the Frontlines feature on Singularity. This wargame will be a great opportunity for you to dip your toe into a potentially new and exciting space vocation in New Eden!

For those participating in the wargame who would like to provide feedback on their experience, the team would welcome contributions to this thread on the official EVE Online forums.

We look forward to seeing where the first Frontlines emerge on Singularity. Let’s make Frontlines the best it can be.

[h2]DYNAMIC BOUNTY SYSTEM CHANGES LIVE[/h2]

Additionally, an update to the Dynamic Bounty System (DBS) mentioned at EVE Vegas has gone live today on EVE Online’s Tranquility server! The minimum payout for the DBS has risen from 50% to 100 %, meaning that ISK rewards for pirate hunting in Nullsec will now be higher.

Until 30 November, there will be a bonus 10% payout - making the minimum payout 110% for the whole month - which represents a significant increase in payout for blasting NPCs, so get out there and bring in some bounties! Changes will take place during the DBS updates, so solar systems with modifiers below the floor may take some time to adjust.

Whether you´re participating in the wargame on Singularity or checking out the new DBS changes on Tranquility it’s an exciting time in space.

Fly Safe!

Courageous capsuleers,

As EVE’s major new narrative-driven expansion Uprising approaches, you can start gearing up for the big day by testing the Frontlines and Advantage systems on the Singularity test server now!

The new Frontlines feature in Factional Warfare (FW) will draw pilots closer to the borders of their opponents and present new rewarding challenges that focus capsuleer efforts towards key, emerging conflict hot spots where empire history will be written! Systems in a FW warzone can have different operational states which are designated as follows:

• Frontline - adjacent to an enemy-controlled star system, the absolute heart of the battle, and the highest level of reward!
• Command Operations - adjacent to a Frontline system, vital for strategic supremacy with standard LP rewards.
• Rearguard - when none of the above apply, a relative safe zone in the maelstrom.

The operational state of the FW system will determine its properties, such as specific system effects, spawning of sites, Loyalty Point (LP) rewards, and victory point gains. For example, any LP earned through activities in a Frontline system will be subject to a 50% increase in rewards ! Command Operations systems will contain standard LP rewards and specific Command Operations sites which are potentially less dangerous than Frontline systems.

The new Advantage system – also ready for you to try now on Singularity - allows you to give your chosen faction an edge in FW. This edge can be achieved by obtaining a terrain advantage through ownership of adjacent Frontline and Command Operations star systems, through the completion of activities and sites in the FW warzone, and by deploying anchorable, player-built Propaganda Structures. The more involved and victorious your faction is in the warzone, the greater the effect will be on your side’s victory points!



What’s more, to add even more fuel to the building fire of Uprising and the tests on the Singularity test server, we will be hosting a Frontlines wargame on Singularity with some cool rewards on Tranquility for capsuleers and player corporations who distinguish themselves! The wargame will commence on 26 October, with more details to be provided in a follow-up news item coming very soon.

Get involved with the Singularity test now, and Frontlines wargame for the chance to gather data, become more familiar with the new systems, and be ready to fight for your empire when Uprising goes live in November!

Frightful capsuleers,

In space, nobody may be able to hear you scream. But through Halloween, New Eden will be filled with blood-curdling cries of delight as a new season of terrifically terrifying events begins in celebration of the spookiest time of the year.

What that means is that pilots can get some monstrous enjoyment from a range of special events, offers, rewards, loot drops, and more across the Halloween period, running 20 Oct-1 Nov. There’s a lot going on, and if you miss out it might haunt you for years. To make sure that never happens, here’s a roundup of Halloween Horror’s grotesque wonders!

[h2]CRIMSON HARVEST[/h2]

The focal point of this year’s Halloween Horrors season will be the Crimson Harvest, which lets pilots throw themselves into the bloody conflict between the frightfully powerful Blood Raider Covenant and the Order of Tetrimon, an Amarr-aligned order of fundamentalist warrior monks. Head into the star cluster between 20 October and 1 November, and you’ll find special combat and hacking sites for both sides spread through Highsec, Lowsec, Nullsec, and wormhole systems.

Elsewhere, more challenging sites that promise more valuable rewards will be placed throughout the Eugidi, Hed, and Angils constellations within factional warfare Lowsec, and across the Blood Raider controlled systems in Delve. Some have even reported ghostly voices that speak of deeper, more demanding sites hidden somewhere in New Eden. To track those down, pilots will have to face the horrors of escalations of the Crimson Harvest advanced combat sites.

Want to get involved? All you need to do is pick a side through the Agency section for the event, before taking on unique sets of challenges, and rewards specific to your selected loyalty.



[h2]TRICK OR TREAT[/h2]

Throughout the Crimson Harvest event, PvP kills will drop loot at a special increased rate, averaging around 90% instead of the regular 50%. The wrecks of your targets will be marked with a special pumpkin icon, letting you know that there’s a bounty to be carved from their remains. Just be sure that, as you scour for treats, you don’t get tricked by lurking enemies who can turn your hull into the next wreck.



[h2]DEMONICALLY DELIGHTFUL REWARDS[/h2]

Pilots will receive their own special rewards for each day they log into EVE during the Halloween Horrors period, up to a maximum of nine of the 12 total days. There will be separate login rewards for Alpha and Omega pilots, with Omegas enjoying both sets of rewards. The rewards on offer include Skill Points, time-limited combat boosters, Scarlet Embrace parade fireworks and launcher, and brand-new Crimson Harvest ‘Deathglow Remnant’ ship SKINs that will strike fear into all who see them.



[h2]DEVILISHLY GOOD DEALS[/h2]

A pair of unmissable deals are also running in conjunction with EVE’s Halloween celebrations, helping pilots make the most of Crimson Harvest. Head to the EVE Store between 20 and 24 October, and you’ll find a range of skill boosting bundles available at 15% off their full price. Grab yourself an Advanced Boost Bundle, Specialist Boost Bundle, Expert Boost Bundle, or Skill Surge Pack and go wreak havoc in the Crimson Harvest conflict.

Alternatively, from 25-30 October, the EVE Store will be offering 2-for-1 deals on Extractors and Daily Alpha Injectors. Get 20 Skill Extractors for the price of 10, 10 for the price of five, or two for the price of one! Meanwhile, you can pick up 20 Daily Alpha Injectors for the price of 10, or 10 for the price of five. There’s a lot to do this Halloween, so why not boost your potential to make the most of EVE’s scariest season?



[h2]AN ABYSSAL COMPETITION[/h2]

If the Crimson Harvest event leaves you thirsty for more PvP action, then the Abyssal Proving Grounds have you covered, with an action-packed frigate free-for-all running from 28-31 October. For this round, all ships that join the fray will receive a bonus that increases Stasis Webifier range by 40%, increases Energy Nosferatu and Neutralizer drain amount by 30%, increases turret damage by 20%, adds +500 base armor and hull hitpoints, and causes Energy Nosferatu modules to drain capacitor regardless of your own capacitor level. It’s going to be frightfully intense! Check out EVE News for more details on 26 October.

Glorified Kybernauts,

Two years ago, following months of ceaseless conflict between the tenuously united Empires under EDENCOM, the resurfaced Triglavian Collective, and innumerable capsuleers or Kybernauts aiding both sides, the campaign of Liminal Proving heralded by Zorya Triglav came to a close.

As a 27th system processed into Final Liminality, the Collective evoked Totality from the transmuted stars, altering spacetime between them to bridge the boundary between New Eden and Abyssal Deadspace. Weaving the systems together with conduit gates, each Clade soon claimed their Krai – and the leviathan conduit-loop construct known as the Domain of Pochven was defined.

Today, Kybernauts across New Eden celebrate the second anniversary of the formation of Pochven on Totality Day, a capsuleer holiday started by those who aided the Triglavian Collective in their campaign – but celebrations haven’t gone unnoticed, and pilots of all allegiances will be able to take part, with festivities, a special new Totality Day pack, a Kikimora Proving Grounds event, and more!

[h3]PROVING ACROSS POCHVEN[/h3]

During Totality Day celebrations (running 13-18 October), Kybernauts and capsuleers alike are invited to a week of intense and glorifying combat throughout every system in Pochven – where you can enjoy a special 90% PVP Loot Drop rate for the duration of the event, as well as an extra warp speed bonus. Prove your potential against your fellow pilots, and have fun!

[h3]DIALECTIC DEMOLITION[/h3]



Celebrate Totality Day in true Triglavian fashion with a special Abyssal Groving Ground event, open for only 24 hours, starting at 11:00 UTC on the 15 October; board Svarog Clade’s ruthless Kikimora-class destroyer and fight your way to glorification in intense 1v1 combat!

[h3]GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES[/h3]



Strive for glorification in style with the Trinary Triumph Pack, available from 13-18 October as part of the Totality Day celebrations. Warp to the EVE Store and take advantage of treats in triplicate, including Veles Clade apparel, 3 Kybernaut Clade SKINs & Cerebral Accelerators, 333 PLEX, and 300,000 Skill Points!

[h3]NES SKIN SALE[/h3]



Snag Kybernaut Clade and Blackfire Steel SKINs for a selection of Triglavian and Empire ships at a 53% discount in the NES from 13-18 October in celebration of Totality Day!

[h3]DAILY GIFTS[/h3]

Log in daily for bonus Agency Boosters, Filaments, and Skill Points throughout the festivities!

No matter where your loyalties lie, there’s something for every capsuleer to enjoy during the Totality Day celebrations. Fly fiercely, Kybernauts – we’ll see you in space!