EVE Evolved: PvP masterclass - Introduction, part 2
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Faction warfare is like an empire war declaration against a massive number of players. Corps and individuals can sign up to a faction's combat militia, which makes them part of the faction's ongoing wars with their opposition. As described in some previous articles, small gang warfare and medium-sized fleet action are both available here. There have even been instances of POS warfare between the Gallente and Caldari militia and some major clashes with pirates and capital ships.
Faction Warfare is quite close to how 0.0 territorial conflicts are fought and has been used by many corps as a training ground before heading into 0.0 themselves. Getting into faction warfare is extremely simple, requiring only 0.5 standings with your chosen faction to sign up. A large number of player corps also exist to recruit new players into the war effort and some supply their members with ships and equipment with which to fight.
Summary:
There are a lot of different ways to PvP in EVE Online, some more newbie-friendly than others but all equally thrilling. If you play EVE and never engage in PvP, you're missing out on some of the best, most adrenaline-rushing experiences the game has to offer. In part 2 of this guide, I will delve into the world of small gang warfare, with a particular aim at new players and those not able to risk a lot of isk in PvP.