Eve Online is a MMORPG developed by CCP Games and published by the same company. The game was released on May 6, 2003 in USA and May 23, 2003 in Europe, with a T for Teen rating, and it’s available only on PC. Unlike any other MMORPG, Eve Online is set in space, therefore is a Sci-Fi game, in which players are able to pilot ships in the space. There are over 7,500 star systems in the game and during their adventures; the players will have the chance to fly their ships through wormholes or near planets and moons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eve_online The action takes place 21,000 years in the future when humanity consumed all the resources from Terra, and is trying to find more worlds to colonize. During their expansion humans found out that they are not alone in the universe and not everybody is happy to share their goal.

In order to play Eve Online you have to create an account on the official website, pay a monthly fee and install the game. Eve Online can be bought directly from Internet, through direct download or you can buy the retail version of the DVD. Before starting your space adventure, make sure your PC meets the system requirements listed below: http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/System_Requirements

Minimum System Requirements:

• OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
• CPU: Intel Pentium at 1 GHz or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 1,5 GB or more
• HDD: 6 GB or more
• Video: GeForce FX5 Series, ATi 9500 or better
• DirectX: 9.0c or higher

Recommended System Requirements:

• OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
• CPU: Intel Pentium at 2 GHz dual core or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 2 GB or more
• HDD: 6 GB or more
• Video: GeForce 8 Series, ATi 3000 or better
• DirectX: 9.0c or higher

Eve Online features 4 major races from which you will be able to choose when you create your character. This section will describe some of their features and other aspects that will help you decide which race will fit your needs: http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/Amarr

1. The Amarr Race – has 3 sub-races. The Amarrians which are proud people and very inflexible. They are aware of their superiority and they respect their traditions. The Ni-Kunnis is a primitive sub-race which was conquered by the Ammarians. Now they are artisans and tradesmen, cunning, and unscrupulous. The Khanid are strong warriors, proud and ambitious, and through time they became valuable allies to the Amarrians.
2. The Caldari Race – has the following sub-races: Deteis who are hard-working people. They work in administration and have a strange sense of humor. Civire is a sub-race that can handle stressful situations in combats. Most of them are bounty hunters. Achura is a meditative race with quiet people most of them teachers, coming from Saisio system.
3. The Gallente Race – also has 3 sub-races. Gallenteans are people who value liberty and freedom. They are ambitious and very brave if their way of life is threatened. The Intakis are quiet and reserved, living in peace with everybody…until now. Jin – Mei is a very rigorous sub-race who prefers stability and security. They don’t like adventuring without a purpose.
4. The Minmatar Race – is the last major race from the game. Sebiestors is a sub-race with curious and charming people. They are great thinkers. The Brutors are strong-willed people who believe in physical powers making them always alert and patient. Vherokior is a race who likes to do businesses. Their history is still an enigma for everybody but they are good merchants and healers.

After you choose the race for your Eve Online character is time to configure his appearance. You will see that there are several options you will be able to access during this process: http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/Character_creation

Change your character's appearance is the first option. From the sections available you can change the background of your avatar, the decorations he is wearing, the hair style and colors or the light effects from your character’s picture.

In order to customize your avatar’s face to make it unique, you can adjust the dimensions of his eyebrows, or his eyes. If your avatar is a female, you can add lipstick, and make-up. If you intend to change the uniform you can do that in the same section and you can even apply tattoos.

By clicking the Random Options button you will be able to play with a character that has been choose by the system randomly.

. On the same page you will find 2 more sections: Morph and Pose. By accessing the Morph section you will be able to modify the avatar’s jaws or mouth position and dimensions. The Pose option will let you modify the head of your avatar and his position. All these options will help you to create a unique avatar to play with, and you should take some time to try them all.

Once your character is created it is time to name it. Pick any name you like but be aware to respect the policies. After your character has a name it’s time to start your journeys through space.

Since Eve Online is not a regular MMORPG it is strongly recommended to complete all the tutorials. After you login you will have the chance to learn the basic moves, how to attack an enemy, how to control your ship, how to trade and more: http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/Your_first_days_in_space

1. If you’re starting in space the tutorial will automatically start when you login, but if you are in a space station you have to undock first. You can do that by pressing the undock button which is on the left corner of your interface. After this the tutorial will start. You will be able to learn the basic moves, learn your first skill and fight with a NPC.
2. After completing the first tutorial you will be asked to go to the station where you will learn more about your skills and your ship. During the second part you will learn how to complete small tasks for a NPC and how to earn money. Complete all the steps but be aware that you should never attack other players while you are in that area. You will be shot by the police force.
3. The last two tutorials will teach you how the basics of your career. You should visit all the trainers, talk to them and complete all the tasks. At the end you will be able to choose the career that fits your needs. The last tutorial is actually your first mission, called The Blood-Stained Stars. While you complete it you will learn more about this game and the background story.