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Halador Osiris wrote:

Makyre Vahliha wrote:

Laheon wrote:

FOTM = Flavor of the Month.

FW = Factional Warfare. It's similar to Planetary conquest, but no one (except one of the four major factions, e.g. Amarr) can "hold" the planet. You fight for one of the factions of your choosing, regardless of starting race. It's the same as mercenary battles.

Prototype. Best tier of weapons/suits/modules. Give the biggest bonuses.

Corporation battles are planetary conquest.

Edit: Abbreviations

Thank you so much for helping out! +1 How do I join FW?

A little expansion on what Laheon said, FOTM specifically means what fitting is hot right now. Currently it's tactical assault rifles and caldari logistics dropsuits, however when CCP eventually realizes they are too powerful and nerfs them there will be another fit that everybody flocks to.

Also, faction warfare can be joined by opening the battle finder and going over to the "mercenary battle" tab. There isn't always one there, but when there are you will be able to pick which side you fight for. Fighting for one faction over another doesn't have any effect currently, but it might in the future.


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Makyre Vahliha The White Hawk Knights 94	Posted - 2013.05.23 15:26:00 - [1] - Quote Even after months on and off playing Dust 514 and lately been hanging out in the forum here, I still haven't been able to comprehend a few of the terms here. I'm a newberry still, so bear with me! What are... FOTM? FW? My guess it is Factional Warfare. If so, where and how do I join this? Is it the same as Planetary Conquest? Proto? What differs Mercenary Battles from Factional Warfare? Does Mercenary Battle keep records for EVE Players to see who's the baddest? Why isn't Corporation Battle in yet? I looked in the Rookie Training Ground, but they don't provide much information. The Wiki is okay. If you have a comprehensive list of the glossary terms and/or more information, please link it for me. Thanks.
Makyre Vahliha The White Hawk Knights 94	Posted - 2013.05.23 15:36:00 - [2] - Quote Laheon wrote: FOTM = Flavor of the Month. FW = Factional Warfare. It's similar to Planetary conquest, but no one (except one of the four major factions, e.g. Amarr) can "hold" the planet. You fight for one of the factions of your choosing, regardless of starting race. It's the same as mercenary battles. Prototype. Best tier of weapons/suits/modules. Give the biggest bonuses. Corporation battles are planetary conquest. Edit: Abbreviations Thank you so much for helping out! +1 How do I join FW?
Makyre Vahliha The White Hawk Knights 94	Posted - 2013.05.23 15:45:00 - [3] - Quote Halador Osiris wrote: Makyre Vahliha wrote: Laheon wrote: FOTM = Flavor of the Month. FW = Factional Warfare. It's similar to Planetary conquest, but no one (except one of the four major factions, e.g. Amarr) can "hold" the planet. You fight for one of the factions of your choosing, regardless of starting race. It's the same as mercenary battles. Prototype. Best tier of weapons/suits/modules. Give the biggest bonuses. Corporation battles are planetary conquest. Edit: Abbreviations Thank you so much for helping out! +1 How do I join FW? A little expansion on what Laheon said, FOTM specifically means what fitting is hot right now. Currently it's tactical assault rifles and caldari logistics dropsuits, however when CCP eventually realizes they are too powerful and nerfs them there will be another fit that everybody flocks to. Also, faction warfare can be joined by opening the battle finder and going over to the "mercenary battle" tab. There isn't always one there, but when there are you will be able to pick which side you fight for. Fighting for one faction over another doesn't have any effect currently, but it might in the future. So Mercenary Battle is just for fun? What about holding lands? Thanks, much appreciated. +1