# 8 Golden Rules for EVE Online **URL:** \ **Category:** New Citizens Q&A\ **Created:** [June 20, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973 "2017-06-20T15:33:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 27
**Author:** ![ISD\_Drew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/isd_drew/32/395254_2.png) [@ISD\_Drew](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/ISD_Drew)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2023, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/583 "2023-12-16T04:57:43Z")
removed several off topic post. ---
**Author:** ![Serenity\_Rune](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/serenity_rune/32/416271_2.png) [@Serenity\_Rune](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Serenity_Rune)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/584 "2024-01-24T15:17:47Z")
I was recommended to EVE by a duo of two fellow people that I have encountered on Twitch: one of them being Neaura Nightsong (who actually recruited me to the game) and the other one being Winter Corvus (who is actually Neaura’s partner). EVE is the only game that they play that can support my Mac properly. ---
**Author:** ![Geo\_Eclipse\_Oksaras](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/geo_eclipse_oksaras/32/500781_2.png) [@Geo\_Eclipse\_Oksaras](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Geo_Eclipse_Oksaras)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/585 "2024-01-24T15:20:07Z")
Welcome ---
**Author:** ![Calamity\_Unleashed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/calamity_unleashed/32/413414_2.png) [@Calamity\_Unleashed](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Calamity_Unleashed)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/586 "2024-01-24T15:28:17Z")
> [@Serenity\_Rune](#): > > I was recommended to EVE by a duo of two fellow people that I have encountered on Twitch Good for them and good for you and your Mac. Welcome. I hope you like the game. It’s worth giving it a good shot just for the pretty explosions in space. ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/587 "2024-01-24T15:53:13Z")
Meanwhile in NULL sec ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/0/0150277d9ffe564e834b15bc0c1808d0a03f7950.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Charles\_Dupont\_II](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/charles_dupont_ii/32/471236_2.png) [@Charles\_Dupont\_II](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Charles_Dupont_II)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/588 "2024-02-11T09:26:13Z")
You have missed the point. ---
**Author:** ![Wachutu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/wachutu/32/410262_2.png) [@Wachutu](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Wachutu)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/589 "2024-03-08T03:52:54Z")
I wish there were no rules. That would be pure sandbox. ---
**Author:** ![Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/pierre_de_bricassart/32/386093_2.png) [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pierre_de_Bricassart)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/590 "2024-03-08T08:50:22Z")
it’s called “anarchy”, and it’s known not to be fun. But these golden rules are not mandatory. Feel free to lose blingy stuff in a carefree way. ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/591 "2024-03-08T10:54:17Z")
> [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](#): > > and it’s known not to be fun For **Carebears** , PvP’ers though love it. By the way, this is a PvP game. ---
**Author:** ![Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/pierre_de_bricassart/32/386093_2.png) [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pierre_de_Bricassart)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/592 "2024-03-08T12:05:35Z")
PvPers don’t like Bots and accordingly ask for rules. Also there’s gate timers etc, these are rules just for PVP. IRL anarchy is deadly and unpredictable. Believe me, it’s no fun. Most people mean with “no rules” only to get rid of inconvenient rules according to their gameplay - but that’s not how it works. ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/593 "2024-03-08T12:37:38Z")
> [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](#): > > PvPers don’t like Bots and accordingly ask for rules PvP’ers don’t **ask** for rules, they **set** them. The rules that you must obey are contained within the New Halaima Code of Conduct, written by the Supreme Protector of Halaima and Saviour of Highsec, @Aiko_Danuja herself. ---
**Author:** ![Wachutu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/wachutu/32/410262_2.png) [@Wachutu](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Wachutu)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/594 "2024-03-08T12:49:58Z")
> **Be able to afford a loss** > Never fly something (or with something in the cargo) you can’t afford to lose. Yes, not even in highsec. Meaning that you should not fly a ship you cannot afford to replace and refit. I think it’s written wrong eg if I buy a titan or a super I won’t wait in the station with it until I have enough money to buy it again it should rather be written be mentally prepared to lose your ship when you undock with it. ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/595 "2024-03-08T14:13:17Z")
> [@Wachutu](#): > > I have enough money to buy it again it Oh but you do, just get your credit card out again. ---
**Author:** ![Ax\_l\_Thorne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/ax_l_thorne/32/412835_2.png) [@Ax\_l\_Thorne](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ax_l_Thorne)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/596 "2024-03-09T02:08:30Z")
> [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](#): > > IRL anarchy is deadly and unpredictable. Believe me, it’s no fun. Most people mean with “no rules” only to get rid of inconvenient rules according to their gameplay - but that’s not how it works. It’s not “blingy” if you’re not poor. Have you thought about not being space poor? > [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](#): > > IRL anarchy is deadly and unpredictable. Believe me, it’s no fun. Most people mean with “no rules” only to get rid of inconvenient rules according to their gameplay - but that’s not how it works. Golly, this isn’t real life?! _le gasp!_ I’ve been lied to! ---
**Author:** ![Arthur\_Aihaken](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/arthur_aihaken/32/504104_2.png) [@Arthur\_Aihaken](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Arthur_Aihaken)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/597 "2024-03-09T02:56:14Z")
There should really be a 9th Golden Rule: • You will have at least one (1) forum thread locked. This is considered an EVE right of passage. ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/598 "2024-03-09T11:12:41Z")
> [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](#): > > Believe me But the thing is … I DON’T ---
**Author:** ![Akita\_T](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/akita_t/32/416326_2.png) [@Akita\_T](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Akita_T)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/599 "2024-03-30T21:49:13Z")
So what do you get when you have a mod thread named after you? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Billie\_Jaen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/billie_jaen/32/417834_2.png) [@Billie\_Jaen](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Billie_Jaen)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/600 "2024-04-14T16:25:54Z")
I’m only at a quarter of the thread reading but I will attempt a conclusion. If by simply logging in and/or undocking I agree to PvP then this game is strictly a PvP game ( ? ) If the PvE is overshadowed by PvP then it might as well not exist in the game. Or, it can be PvE in spite of the PvP or because of the PvP ( ? ) I must admit it’s very confusing given what the PvP-PvE propositions are in most other games. I will take this thread as telling me that the game is PvP first then whatever else second or third. > [@Ravana\_729](#): > > If it’s not fun, don’t do it. o7 ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/601 "2024-04-14T18:31:58Z")
> [@Billie\_Jaen](#): > > the game is PvP first Correct As a comparison, think of PvE in EVE as questing in a WoW PvP zone. You gonna get ganked and teabagged by **Stabby** the rogue. ---
**Author:** ![Azazod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/azazod/32/336190_2.png) [@Azazod](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Azazod)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973/602 "2024-04-15T23:31:59Z")
CCP needs to implement serious consequences for anyone that breaks these rules. [Previous page](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973.md?page=26) [Next page](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/8-golden-rules-for-eve-online/3973.md?page=28)