Posted - 2008.10.18 03:36:00 - [3]

 

Basically this will make it easier for a corp recruiter to gauge a potential new members sp level than using the api. Also much e-peen will be waved I'm sure.

Posted - 2008.10.18 03:43:00 - [5]

 

What Chaos said.

To add, it's a way to get an idea of what skills to train when you want to get somewhere. Like, I want to shoot really big guns and I use lazors, so I need this and that skill to be good at that. Small suggestions and tips are provided, so you will know not only to train the laser skills, but also the supporting skills like gunnery and capacitor. If you want to be a manufacturer, the Basic - Advanced - Elite certificates can tell you what skills are connected to that area, so you don´t train one not-so-important skill and think you are über, while forgetting the skills that MAKES you über.

In my case, I am Gallente. Gallente uses hybrid turrets and drones for combat. So obviously, I would look at the Hybrid Turret and Drones Basic certificates and say, okay, I need to buy this and that skillbook first and then train them. While doing that, I would look at the Advanced certificates and say, oooh, look, I need those skills too, they help me do more damage, kewl. Once trained, I would be ready to aim for the Elite certificate, maybe requiring additional skills or simply just a level 4 or 5 in the already trained skills. Now I would know I am good at using hybrids and drones in combat.

Certificates is like a guideline only. No more posting on the forums "what do I need to be good?". Simply find out what you want to do. Look at the certificates for those areas. Train skills listed there and you are very well on your way to perfection. But as with all guidelines, certificates are not the I-WIN button in EVE. While a certificate may only list skill A, B and C, you might also consider training skill D, E, F and G. They may not be directly related to that area, but there is a good chance they will help you anyway. Take shield and armor skills, as an example. If you are a shield tanker, why should you worry about getting more armor? Well, it helps you stay alive longer, if your tank fails. As an armor tanker, why is shield good? It takes a couple of extra seconds before you have to start your armor reps, saving you some cap. In the long run, that might be the difference between you dying or flying. So don't follow a certificate mindlessly. Use the guidance they provide, but THINK a little too. Read about other skills. Some may see totally useless to you, but be quite beneficial under the right circumstances.

Posted - 2008.10.18 04:07:00 - [7]

 

you now have to go to college to play eve

Posted - 2008.10.18 04:09:00 - [9]

 

from what I'm able to read right now, that's all pretty much accurate from Sisi. The certificate blurbs also provide some basic info about the usage of certain types of mods (eg, "the holder of this certificate realizes that ECM ships may still be damaged via FoF missiles, drones, and smartbombs" in the elite ECM certificate)

Posted - 2008.10.18 04:42:00 - [11]

 

Originally by: Chaos Incarnate

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Edited by: Chaos Incarnate on 18/10/2008 03:38:02

Originally by: Zeba

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Basically this will make it easier for a corp recruiter to gauge a potential new members sp level than using the api. Also much e-peen will be waved I'm sure.

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Or epic shame felt, who wants to find out your favorite PvPer has the elite mining comptroller certificate

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Dude, your face.

And perfectly valid point.

Posted - 2008.10.18 09:40:00 - [13]

 

I'm an "Elite" level hull tanker

Posted - 2008.10.18 11:03:00 - [15]

 

this was patched in on wow just a few days ago. odd

Posted - 2008.10.18 11:19:00 - [17]

 

Originally by: Xtreem

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this was patched in on wow just a few days ago. odd

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It's obvious that EVE copied WoW,WoW afterall inveted gaming and food and houses ... everything is a rippoff of WoW,before the big bang there was WoW.

Posted - 2008.10.18 12:39:00 - [19]

 

Originally by: Xtreem

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this was patched in on wow just a few days ago. odd

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Indeed very odd, why would they patch in an EvE certificate system in WoW?

Certificates != Achievements.

You get achievements for doing random silly things, certificates is a way to help new players choose the right skills, and for ppl to show off their expertise skillwise.

Posted - 2008.10.18 14:57:00 - [21]

 

Certificates are just something mainly for newbies so they know which skills they should be training to become better at what.

Of course, it's not 100% done yet since there's alot of skills/etc players would skip on those lists.

Posted - 2008.10.18 17:40:00 - [23]

 

It's a diversion, a ruse if you will, to divert attention from from the evil ghost training bug exploiter terrorists, which was never sanctioned as a selling point or feature of the game in the player's guide. Owait..

Posted - 2008.10.18 22:52:00 - [25]

 

Read this dev blog.

Posted - 2008.10.18 23:34:00 - [27]

 

epic, i got quoted 4 times in a row, im impressed with myself, thats worth an Achievement alone, no? :D :D

on a side note i was not saying eve copied wow in trying to attract more people to play on servers that cant support current scale fleet fights... oh wai...yeah i am, duh.

Posted - 2008.10.18 23:37:00 - [29]

 

Originally by: Armoured C

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can i cry i have no elite certificates ='(

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dude read the blogs the new word to be used is "epic" apparently its the new in thing for mmo usage :D