When it comes to thinking about trying out a game the first thing that you do is asking around for opinions regarding the game in question, before you make a purchase or give it a try. Whether you ask your real-life friends, online friends or complete strangers on the forums, that's always how it goes.

With Eve Online however, it's a mixed bag and you can't really make your decision whether to play the game or not based on what others think about the game. Some people loved the game, some people hated it. That's because Eve online is a very complex game the player experience can very much differ from one player to another. The best thing to do is to make a trial account and give it a try for two weeks, after which you decide whether or not the game is worth it.
However, before you venture into the unknown, it is best to ask for guidance, especially considering the fact that the unknown is New-Eden (that's the game-world in Eve-online).
Here are the main elements to keep in mind when you start walking on the Eve path:
- Be prepared to lose. Eve online is a very difficult game because it is far too complex. You simple cannot learn all the tricks in a few days so be prepared to lose your ships, your ISK (eve currency), and even your clone so keep your clones up to date and insure your ship. Also, do the math. Just because you can go with a shuttle in a mission or a PvP zone doesn't mean you should do it.

- Be prepared to learn a lot. Eve online is a huge universe and you will find yourself learning new stuff about the game even after months, or years of playing it. The learning curve is huge and unfortunately many people quit by the time they get to take a glimpse at what the Eve universe can offer. Consider it an endurance test.

- Pay attention to your fellow man. Eve online has only one huge global server. Every Eve player will be on the same server as you so make sure who you make friends or enemies with. Also, the Eve community tends to be more mature than the ones found in your regular MMORPGs so don't hold back on asking questions in the proper channels. Also, watch out for scams. Eve online has almost no rules. Scamming a player for virtual goods is permitted in Eve online.

Basic flight-training is now over. Go out there and get your space @ss blown to pieces.