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Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2012.10.16 12:04:00 -
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I'm Kevall Longstride, Clone brother and Dust Spokesman of Capsuleer Dennie Fleetfoot, member of Eve University and recently appointed Director Of Operations for DUST University.
Eve University
DUST University
Dust University on Facebook
DUST University on Twitter
DUST University Wiki
EVE University is one of the most famous corporations in New Eden, founded on March 15 2004 by Morning Maniac and is currently run by Kelduum Revaan our CEO and currently at this time a member of CSM7, the democratically elected Council of Stellar Management. These well known members of the Eve community have been chosen by the players of Eve Online to voice our concerns to CCP and to work as a sounding board for CCP for ideas they have for the future of Eve Online and now Dust 514.
So how is DUST University going to work?
The honest answer is that we are not yet completely sure. How we operate and what we do for new players in Eve Online is built entirely around the well established corp structure in Eve. Hangers, roles, inventory, industry etc, etc. These are not as yet present in Dust and some may not happen at all. But our core principles will remain and be the basis for DUST University. We will also, once Dust 514 launches officially try to remain neutral, subject to the mechanics of the final game and to what the rest of the Dust community is getting up to.
But that is in the future what I'm here for is the now. Kelduum has told me that while Dust is in Beta it's pretty much a free for all and we are just going to have some fun.
How to apply
DUST University is now open for business with the switch to TQ. Search for DUST University in the corp neocon and apply. This part is optional but can you also put in the text of the application your main Eve character name should you play. There are no restrictions as to joining in terms of corp standing to the Uni at this time (this may change as new game mechanic's are introduced) but I want to get a picture of the kind of Eve player joining Dust and this will help form future policy.
We want every role in game. Logistics, Assault, Heavy, Scout and Pilot. As new roles appear we'll want them too.
We also want players who understand the skill tree system and how each skill can effect battlefield performance. DUST University will be a training corp and I'm on the lookout for those players who can answer questions for newbies. So empathy and friendliness to towards newbies and a willingness to help is needed.
Now while I say fun I also mean civil. So there are some basic rules to be in the D-UNI that will have to be followed. And I'll be operating a three strikes and your out policy during the beta. Eve University has a reputation in New Eden to uphold and I'll not have DUST University darken that reputation. I'm also a nearly four decade veteran of gaming and FPS playing so I know what can happen in the heat of digital battle.
Chat and Corp channels.
It is preferred that members have a headset but not a prerequisite during the beta. Just be aware that during combat you will be at a disadvantage if you suddenly find yourself in crossfire and require help. Also in terms of language, the same rules that E-UNI use will apply in D-UNI voice and text channels. If you don't hear it in The Simpsons you don't say it here. I expect this to be self policing but if I'm online and hear it....
Tolerance
EVE University has many members from across the globe from different walks of life and cultures. There will be NO racial language or abuse of any kind. Also should there be any female gamers in corp chat and indeed local chat, they're here to play Dust, not get hit on.
Skill Point Farming
If you can't get the SP from playing the game properly as a team, working to achieve the destruction of the opposition then you shouldn't be playing. Finding an exploit and then reporting it is fine. That is the purpose of a beta after all. Using that exploit repeatedly is not a worthy game winning strategy in my experience and again impacts on the reputation of E-UNI. Don't do it.
As the beta develops I may update these rules or bring in new ones but as I said before, the game mechanics are not set so I reserve the right to change them to the benefit of all. As Kelduum has said many times, E-UNI is not a democracy and neither is D-UNI.
As we get a larger player base and Dust develops than we will adding forums and expanding the current DUST University website. Many of these changes will require api integration so they won't happen overnight but for now our Facebook page, these forums and in game chat will be used to communicate with each other. The same basic rules apply to them too. Any direct questions to me can emailed to me in game. I will endeavour to answer them as quickly as I can. No promises however, I've got a full time job. You can also follow my Twitter account fo... |
Your MonkeyWrench
Seituoda Taskforce Command
Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.10.16 12:51:00 -
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Thumbs up!
Good project. |
Guinevere Bravo
SVER True Blood
Unclaimed.
140
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Posted - 2012.10.16 13:01:00 -
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I wish you guys the best, I may even roll a pilot alt to help out :) |
Waruiko DUST
G I A N T
90
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Posted - 2012.10.16 13:15:00 -
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Cool to see you guys here finally. Unfortunately I've found a dust side corp to run with for the rest of the beta. Best of luck to you though and I'll harp a bit on my CEO to look to you guys for recruitment. |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.16 13:15:00 -
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On that subject, during the beta alt Dust toons are perfectly welcome to join KUDB and the D-UNI proper once its running. That may change once the game officially launches, but for now the more the merrier. |
Governor Odius
Doomheim
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Posted - 2012.10.16 13:28:00 -
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Call me paranoid, but any chance you can put something on E-Uni's twitter and/or facebook confirming that this is actually the sanctioned DUST arm of the alliance?
Getting scammed by a group claiming to be EVE University would be entirely too meta, after all.  |
Raven Tesio
Liandri Hel-Jumpers
Liandri Covenant
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Posted - 2012.10.16 13:40:00 -
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Eve Uni (Ivy League) aren't what they used to be, remember I used to recommend all the new pilots we'd receive would be sent of for an E-Uni education before returning as fully capable pilots.
Those days are unfortunately long gone since they got too involved in Sovereignty. Would hope that this Corporation will bring about a return the old ways for you guys, but won't be holding my breath on that. |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.16 13:56:00 -
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Governor Odius wrote:Call me paranoid, but any chance you can put something on E-Uni's twitter and/or facebook confirming that this is actually the sanctioned DUST arm of the alliance? Getting scammed by a group claiming to be EVE University would be entirely too meta, after all.
Perfectly understandable.
I will ask Kelduum to that asap. He's currently moving house but I'm sure it won't be a problem.
And you're not being paranoid, you're just a seasoned Eve player I presume.
Update:
Kelduum has just updated the Twitter feed of Dust University to confirm my role and that we are now here in Dust. Hope that answers any concerns you may have. |
Rhol Light
Circle of Huskarl
Minmatar Republic
0
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Posted - 2012.10.16 21:58:00 -
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Raven Tesio wrote:Eve Uni (Ivy League) aren't what they used to be, remember I used to recommend all the new pilots we'd receive would be sent of for an E-Uni education before returning as fully capable pilots.
Those days are unfortunately long gone since they got too involved in Sovereignty. Would hope that this Corporation will bring about a return the old ways for you guys, but won't be holding my breath on that.
How exactly is E-UNI involved in Sov conflicts at all? This seems to be a nonsensical comment. |
Serg0v Drakenovic
DUST University
Ivy League
0
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Posted - 2012.10.16 23:13:00 -
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Well as far as i know (i have had a toon in the Uni for a year now) we dont touch sov warfare
i'd like to know where u got that information cause its rubbish.
Your not one of those Poetic Stanza fanboys are you? |
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Grunt Tzra
Algintal Core
Gallente Federation
0
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Posted - 2012.10.17 06:11:00 -
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Happy to see the UNI in DUST 514. I have been busy with school but I will look forward to joining once their is time to play. |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.17 10:19:00 -
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As much as I would love to discuss the non-merits of the Uni participating in Sov wafare arguement, this is not the thread to do it.
Please can we keep on the topic of Dust University recruitment.
And in that spirit...
Recruitment still open. Post any questions you may have regarding Dust University. |
Jax GG
Osmon Surveillance
Caldari State
84
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Posted - 2012.10.17 13:04:00 -
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Hey,
I'd be very interested in joining.
I'm a long long term EvE player but am brand (read first time in 15 years) new to FPS, and I am really bad at this game.
A couple of questions, if I might.
1. I don't have a mic and am not entirely sure I want one (I do on the PC if i need to move it at some point).
2. Are you recruiting people that might be able to 'teach' me some FPS?
Regards
Jax |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.17 14:25:00 -
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As I said a mic is not a prerequisite but there are cheap third party Bluetooth PS3 ones for less than -ú15, so if you progress in this game it might be worth investing.
I will be looking at the practicality of using mumble in the future but not at the moment.
As to improving your actual physical skills with the joypad and coordination that is something that practice will bring. But part of being in Eve University and now Dust University is the support we give to those player who are weaker skill wise so that they can get better.
All skill levels are welcome. |
V Shadow
DUST University
Ivy League
34
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Posted - 2012.10.17 23:03:00 -
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you guys going to be competing in the tournament? |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.18 07:56:00 -
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We are currently short of the 25 unique members required. KUDB has only been up and running for eight days and we're in double figures now.
If we can get the numbers before the deadline and be one of the first 16 corps to enter than yes, we will be entering the tournament.
I will be pushing for more E-UNI members within the corp to get joined up and indeed anyone here too. |
Smarties Goodness
The Dude's Interstellar Enterprizes
Quixotic Hegemony
0
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Posted - 2012.10.18 10:42:00 -
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I'm not an E-Uni grad, and cannot join my EVE Corp within Dust514, but are you ok with outsiders to E-Uni? |
Azold N'Kar
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Posted - 2012.10.18 11:01:00 -
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Was in Eve-Uni back in 2005 and have seen them a fair bit since.
If you are a new player looking for a good group to get started you can't go wrong with E-Uni or its DUST equal.
P.S. the noob horde tactics probably won't work quite as well in DUST though  |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.18 11:12:00 -
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Smarties Goodness wrote:I'm not an E-Uni grad, and cannot join my EVE Corp within Dust514, but are you ok with outsiders to E-Uni?
For the time being at least, yes. Again game mechanics in the final game may prevent that if corp standings play a part in it.
Dust University is happy to welcome all for as long as the game allows it. I believe it will make us stronger with a good mix of players that may have different tactics to deal with given situations that we can fold into how do things.
That way anyone that leaves Dust University to make their mercenary life in Nul-sec for instance will be a better player for it. And for those Corps that require an understanding of the game before hiring mercs will know that former D-UNI player will be of a certain standard.
That is my hope at least. |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.18 11:14:00 -
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Azold N'Kar wrote:Was in Eve-Uni back in 2005 and have seen them a fair bit since. If you are a new player looking for a good group to get started you can't go wrong with E-Uni or its DUST equal. P.S. the noob horde tactics probably won't work quite as well in DUST though
No, the uni-blob will not be a factor on the ground at least.
Orbital Bombardment however........ |
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Smarties Goodness
The Dude's Interstellar Enterprizes
Quixotic Hegemony
0
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Posted - 2012.10.18 11:15:00 -
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I believe that my EVE corp is set to red with you guys after that one wormhole incident. IIRC alot of frigs, smartbombs and a Nighthawk were involved, thats all i know... |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.18 11:26:00 -
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As I said while the game is in beta at least I'm happy for anyone to join. If game mechanics don't allow it after launch , thats life.
They're plenty of corps in Eve that are Red to each other but are happy to buy each other drinks at Eve meets and in Reykjavik after all.
Yes, even goons.
UPDATE: It would seem that access to Sisi is coming tomorrow.
https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=41624&find=unread
Dust players will be able to join existing Eve corps. |
V Shadow
DUST University
Ivy League
34
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Posted - 2012.10.18 21:38:00 -
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Im interested in joining, should have a Mic soon. which corp is it i have to apply to atm? (am not sure if the one on the first post is most recent. |
Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.19 09:52:00 -
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V Shadow wrote:Im interested in joining, should have a Mic soon. which corp is it i have to apply to atm? (am not sure if the one on the first post is most recent.
The information in the first post is still current. With Sisi being opened soon(TM) The full and proper D-UNI corp may soon be open for business however but I'll let all members know if that is the case. So feel free to join the temp corp, KUDB.
Incidentally, expect DT to last a while longer today while they hook up Sisi. Things may go wrong. |
Lauren Huntington
DUST University
Ivy League
0
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Posted - 2012.10.19 16:40:00 -
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you need to pay to use your mic btw 40 AUR for 30 days ..... will or can we run are chat potentially through mumble ( i know sounds like a technical nightmare but for those who dont want to pay to use a mic which i personaly think is a bit cheaky... but i suppose they got to make there money some how .....
by the way anyone want to add me on psn
Luke_the_wise
ether that or ill see you guys on the feild or on N O P
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Kevall Longstride
DUST University
Ivy League
71
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Posted - 2012.10.20 14:51:00 -
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As I've said before mumble is something i'll be looking at.
Recruitment still open. |
LaoTzu Sang
Villore Sec Ops
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.10.20 17:14:00 -
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While E-Uni will remain neutral be assured that there are many Unistas that have OOC's (Out of Corp alt's) who will lend all D-Uni members all tyhe support they can myself included |
Marcus Casey
Zumari Force Projection
Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.10.20 21:55:00 -
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Question answered. Deleted. |
Lauren Huntington
DUST University
Ivy League
0
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Posted - 2012.10.22 12:02:00 -
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Kevall Longstride wrote:As I've said before mumble is something i'll be looking at.
Recruitment still open.
sorry must have missed that cheers |
Lauren Huntington
DUST University
Ivy League
0
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Posted - 2012.10.22 12:25:00 -
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Kevall Longstride wrote:Azold N'Kar wrote:Was in Eve-Uni back in 2005 and have seen them a fair bit since. If you are a new player looking for a good group to get started you can't go wrong with E-Uni or its DUST equal. P.S. the noob horde tactics probably won't work quite as well in DUST though No, the uni-blob will not be a factor on the ground at least. Orbital Bombardment however........
FIRE EVERYTHING !!!!!!!! |
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