(COMPLETED) 2023-03-21 Introduction to Weapon Systems (2023 Mar 21 2000 Eve time)

[Alastair Thomas]

This is a CORE class, specifically designed for new players.

This class is aimed at new players, to discuss the various weapon systems available to them, raise awareness of basic weapon system mechanics, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various in-game weapons.

Scheduled Classes: 21 March, 2000 EVE Time
Where: E-Uni Mumble for voice, E-Uni Discord (Classroom Alpha) for the presentation slides and class questions
Instructor: Alastair Thomas
Duration: 1 hour lecture + Q&A
This CORE class covers the following topics:

• Turret Mechanics
• Energy Turrets and their ammunition
• Hybrid Turrets and their ammunition
• Projectile Turrets and their ammunition
• Missile Mechanics
• Drones
• Specialist Weapons Systems
• Q&A

Student requirements:

• Mumble registration and access - make sure you have Mumble sorted out and operational well before the class begins. Use this guide for set-up: EVE Uni Mumble
• Access to the EVE Uni Discord Classrooms
• Reading list:
  • Weapons
  • Turrets
  • Missiles
  • Drones
  • NPC Damage Types

Additional information: This class is primarily a lecture and discussion delivered in public Mumble, with the slides streamed over the EVE University Discord and questions taken in the class questions Discord channel. There is no practical component or need to undock. We recommend not doing anything risky or attention-intensive in-game while listening!

Followed by a Q&A