# This Week in EVE #163 (July 29 - August 4) **URL:** \ **Category:** Dev Blogs\ **Tags:** official\ **Created:** [August 4, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812 "2017-08-04T17:06:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CCP\_Phantom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/ccp_phantom/32/11746_2.png) [@CCP\_Phantom](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/CCP_Phantom)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/1 "2017-08-04T17:06:56Z")
“This week in EVE” is a weekly overview of EVE Online related news and events. The previous overview is [here](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-162-july-22-28/12290). Blue text links to further information. The current “This week in EVE” gives an overview of week from July 29 to August 4 * * * # Dev News ## [Improvements to Standings UI, Scanning and the Beta map](https://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/upcoming-changes-to-standings-ui-scanning-and-the-beta-map/) [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/3/35c30482b18596977d27fdbcfa10e1b48717f57b.jpg)](https://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/upcoming-changes-to-standings-ui-scanning-and-the-beta-map/) For the next release on August 15, we have exciting UI improvements coming up. Here are some of the features Team Psycho Sisters is working on: - Brand new UI for NPC standings (e.g. you see benefits and drawbacks from NPC good/bad standings) - Improved scanning and bookmark naming (e.g. persisting Cosmic Signature scan results) - Several changes to the Beta map Bug fixes are also on the way. Further details can be found in the [dev blog](https://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/upcoming-changes-to-standings-ui-scanning-and-the-beta-map/) and the [feature discussion thread](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/changes-coming-in-august-from-team-psycho-sisters/11141). ## [Structure Improvements coming to you this August](https://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/structure-improvements-coming-this-august/) [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/f/fda707fee4e5fb4645cece713a9f607eb46caaf4.jpg)](https://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/structure-improvements-coming-this-august/) With the August release, we also will get structure improvements. - Corporation insurance from within Upwell structures - Phasing out legacy starbase industry bonuses - New moon scanning UI in preparation for Refineries There are a couple more changes, especially regarding weapon balancing. Check out the [dev blog](https://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/structure-improvements-coming-this-august/)! ## [Reminder - New Forums Go Live](https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/eve-online-news/reminder-new-forums-go-live-tomorrow/) [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/3/39313c2dcd36861fa6c5c9e3e12a686877498e07.jpg)](https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/eve-online-news/reminder-new-forums-go-live-tomorrow/) The [new EVE Online forums](https://forums.eveonline.com/) are live. After a soft launch end of June, we now have completed the migration. - New forums: [https://forums.eveonline.com/](https://forums.eveonline.com/) - Former forums: [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com](https://forums-archive.eveonline.com) - Ancient forums: [https://oldforums.eveonline.com/](https://oldforums.eveonline.com/) We have installed [redirects](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/urls-for-new-and-old-forums/12920/2) so that all previous links should continue working and pointing to the right forum/forum post. * * * # Special offers ## [IGC SKINs for Vigilant and Vindicator](https://twitter.com/EveOnline/status/890977422564306945) ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/5/5c3d70150407529216ea9f9aa73ba81c5549a50d.jpg) Following last week’s SKIN offer (IGC Daredevil and IGC bundle), we bring you the next set of [fantastic IGC SKINs](http://web.ccpgamescdn.com/newssystem/media/73266/1/IGC_Serpentis_1920x1080.jpg). Enjoy the amazing SKINs from the Independent Gaming Commission (IGC) for the Vigilant and Vindicator. These SKINs are currently only available during the Alliance Tournament. * * * # Guides and community info ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/b/b241b7169ec7a8bc2737ba17df9377777d30a2ca.jpg) ## Guide: Mining missions Mining missions are just like any other missions from NPCs, just that you need to mine ore & gas instead of shooting NPCs. Those missions are an easy way to make some ISK in a relaxed manner on the side. From the start with level 1 missions to level 4 missions, recommended ships and fittings, and strategies: the [Mining mission guide](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/level-4-mining-mission-summary/13386) by Shriven Intaki covers everything. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/7/7bafa2f4e32ecd8125bc9159e5aacbccd0a35db1.jpg) ## How to deploy a Keepstar Citadel? An interesting look behind the scenes: [How to deploy a Keepstar Citadel](https://tagn.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/covering-another-keepstar-deployment/)? With [backup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7o7pb3AFWE)! Read the interesting story on [The Ancient Gaming Noob](https://tagn.wordpress.com/). ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/0/0db78df7db9c2bb8acbebc578be291dc7959a561.jpg) ## A guide to the tournament UI Watching the [Alliance Tournament](https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/eve-online-news/at-xv-starts-next-week/) is a great deal of fun! To show the battlefield and what is going on, we have a [special overview](https://forums.eveonline.com/uploads/short-url/iHVhvt3VwR3Igw1Pb2hszGOzXbQ.png) of all the ships in the match called _Fancy UI_. Fancy UI shows all sort of stats and useful info in real time from the battlefield. Check out [CCP Logibro’s Fancy UI Guide](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/the-spectator-experience-a-fancy-ui-guide/12284). ## Predict the alliance tournament! With the [Alliance Tournament](https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/eve-online-news/at-xv-starts-next-week/) going into its second week, you can participate and predict the results of each match. Check out the [fantastic tournament prediction site](https://at.webbrar.com/) and make your predictions. Of course, there are also prizes to win! ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/b/bd2fcd6e76aece19ed00c3d24141c6d8ae148d61.jpg) ## Project Discovery - A guide to exoplanet discovery A fantastic guide to [Project Discovery and exoplanet discovery](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-simple-exoplanets-project-discovery-guide/10314). Interesting background info, step-by-step walkthrough, dealing with special cases and more by Rexxar Santaro. ## Project Discovery Level 330+ Where do Project Discovery and the search for exoplanets end? Well, at least not before level 330. Aruar has a [great video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcqectr2cvI) showing how he analyses the light curves and what to watch out for. [Have a look](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/project-discovery-level-330-live-stream/13722)! ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/9/9abf6840c728aecb3aef33bcbcd125ebfcff7102.jpg) ## EVE history - The story of the nullsec stations Since their [first appearance](http://fiction.eveonline.com/stories/short-stories/forsaken-ruins), the conquerable stations in nullsec were focal point of crazy battles and long, fascinating wars in EVE. Help us gathering the rich, player-written history of EVE and amazing stories of those stations! It is [**your** universe](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isd-needs-your-help-stories-of-outposts-and-conquest/12790), nothing shows it better than this history. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/a/a8fd7202343fce9bf7c9e9f81e4baed2ce7ede03.jpg) ## Real life financial speculation and EVE: Jitacoin! [Cryptocurrencies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency) and [ICO](http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/initial-coin-offering-ico.asp)s are currently a hot topic for financial speculation and real world market traders. What has that to do with EVE? [An insider points out](http://www.nomrocket.com/2017/07/jita-coin-i-will-double-your-bitcoin.html): “I think playing Eve Online should be mandatory for anybody trading crypto.” This is pretty accurate! * * * # Community artwork ## Planets in EVE Online ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/f/f7e7815060f2280794a1a415465b03628f5b5aff.jpg) How big are the planets in EVE Online compared to real world bodies, for example to planets in our solar system? Funzinn has created an [amazing chart showing the sizes of EVE Online planets](http://funzinnu.deviantart.com/art/EVE-Online-Planet-Size-chart-496089189). The player bbb2020 added [interesting info](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/places-to-visit-in-eve/11895/17) of places to visit. ## Ragnarok Jumping in with the fleet ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/2X/0/0b9a0173c2f04c699200ad3d780eaf10b06abc27.jpg) Thanks to Wilhelm Arcturus, we have another [amazing shot from deep space](https://evepics.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/ragnarok-jumping-in-with-the-fleet/). A [Minmatar Titan of the Ragnarok class](https://evepics.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/ragnarok-jumping-in-with-the-fleet/) is jumping. ---
**Author:** ![CCP\_Phantom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/ccp_phantom/32/11746_2.png) [@CCP\_Phantom](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/CCP_Phantom)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/2 "2017-08-04T18:31:39Z")
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**Author:** ![Wilhelm\_Arcturus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/wilhelm_arcturus/32/412004_2.png) [@Wilhelm\_Arcturus](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Wilhelm_Arcturus)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/3 "2017-08-04T19:40:49Z")
Thanks for the double mention this week! I get to brag to my corp again that I have a screen shot in the launcher. ---
**Author:** ![bbb2020](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/bbb2020/32/498035_2.png) [@bbb2020](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/bbb2020)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/4 "2017-08-04T21:53:46Z")
I say, I say, I say! Thanks CCP 🙂 Congrats @Wilhelm_Arcturus ---
**Author:** ![Rose\_Knightley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/rose_knightley/32/58940_2.png) [@Rose\_Knightley](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Rose_Knightley)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/5 "2017-08-04T23:18:13Z")
Hehe, very nice shot 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Nitshe\_Razvedka](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/nitshe_razvedka/32/18392_2.png) [@Nitshe\_Razvedka](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Nitshe_Razvedka)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/6 "2017-08-05T03:00:12Z")
Fine job, keep it up all.😍 ---
**Author:** ![Aruar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/aruar/32/389074_2.png) [@Aruar](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Aruar)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2017, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/7 "2017-08-06T18:20:14Z")
Senpai has noticed me. ---
**Author:** ![DeMichael\_Crimson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/demichael_crimson/32/514115_2.png) [@DeMichael\_Crimson](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/DeMichael_Crimson)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2017, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/this-week-in-eve-163-july-29-august-4/13812/8 "2017-08-06T18:50:41Z")
> [@CCP\_Phantom](#): > > New forums: [https://forums.eveonline.com/](https://forums.eveonline.com/) > > Former forums: [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com](https://forums-archive.eveonline.com) > > Ancient forums: [https://oldforums.eveonline.com/](https://oldforums.eveonline.com/) > > We have installed redirects so that all previous links should continue working and pointing to the right forum/forum post. Nice to see we still have access to the old and ancient forums. There was a lot of good stuff posted in them. Any chance of getting a link to those forums added to the header of this new forum ?