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GeneralCamo
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 Welcome to **Test Alliance Please Ignore**! You've just joined a massive gaming community. Whether you're new to EVE or just new to **TEST**, there is a lot of information to take in. Please be patient, take things slow, and don't hesitate to ask for help. Especially when doing something for the first time. Welcome to **Test Alliance Please Ignore**! You've just joined a massive gaming community. Whether you're new to EVE or just new to **TEST**, there is a lot of information to take in. Please be patient, take things slow, and don't hesitate to ask for help. Especially when doing something for the first time.
  
-**Test Alliance Please Ignore** is a sovereignty-holding ​nullsec alliance. There are plenty of things to do in our space that aren't PVP, but there is an expectation that you will make some effort to defend your home and help **TEST** achieve its goals by going on some (not all) fleets. Whether you choose to participate in large fleets or not, you are going to die -- a lot -- and that's okay.+**Test Alliance Please Ignore** is a nullsec ​pvp-focused ​alliance. There are plenty of things to do in our space that aren't PVP, but there is an expectation that you will make some effort to defend your home and help **TEST** achieve its goals by going on some (not all) fleets. Whether you choose to participate in large fleets or not, you are going to die -- a lot -- and that's okay.
  
 This checklist will guide you through moving to the current alliance staging system (where most of us are located), joining chat channels, unfucking your overview, traveling to our space, setting up alliance services, ​ training into ships we need, getting free stuff, going on fleets, and making some ISK. Holy shit, that's a lot. This checklist will guide you through moving to the current alliance staging system (where most of us are located), joining chat channels, unfucking your overview, traveling to our space, setting up alliance services, ​ training into ships we need, getting free stuff, going on fleets, and making some ISK. Holy shit, that's a lot.
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-=====TEST IT Services=====+===== WinterCo Member Information (Required) ​=====
  
-TEST has a well-developed IT infrastructure to enable coordination,​ communication and community-building independent of the game client. This is necessary because Eve can sometimes experience unplanned downtime and instability. ​+TEST Alliance is a member of Winter Coalition. ​ [[:​winterco|Please follow the steps outlined in this resource to gain access to coalition services.]] 
 + 
 + 
 +===== TEST IT Services ===== 
 + 
 +TEST has a well-developed IT infrastructure to enable coordination,​ communication and community-building independent of the game client. This is necessary because Eve can sometimes experience unplanned downtime and instability.
  
 As a new player you need to make sure that you're set up and ready to use these services, as TEST does the majority of its communication through these services. As a new player you need to make sure that you're set up and ready to use these services, as TEST does the majority of its communication through these services.
  
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-=====What you need to set up (Required)===== + 
-//​**____**//​+===== What you need to set up (Required) =====
  
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-===Auth===+=== Auth ===
  
 Auth is the center of Test's IT infrastructure;​ it is used to associate your identity on our services with your ingame account. This is necessary so that we know you're actually a member of TEST and not just some random nerd. Auth is the center of Test's IT infrastructure;​ it is used to associate your identity on our services with your ingame account. This is necessary so that we know you're actually a member of TEST and not just some random nerd.
  
-<div centeralign>​**[[it:​auth|How to setup Auth]]** (Required)</​div>​ +<div centeralign>​**[[:it:auth|How to setup Auth]]** (Required)</​div>​ </​div>​
-</​div>​+
  
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-===Discord===+=== Discord ===
  
 Discord is our out-of-game chat channel service; it allows us to broadcast important announcements,​ ping for fleets, and chat among ourselves without having to be logged in to EVE, which is nice if you want to play other games. Discord is our out-of-game chat channel service; it allows us to broadcast important announcements,​ ping for fleets, and chat among ourselves without having to be logged in to EVE, which is nice if you want to play other games.
  
-<div centeralign>​**[[it:​discord|How to setup Discord]]**</​div>​+<div centeralign>​**[[:it:​discord|How to setup Discord]] ** (Required)</​div>​
  
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-===Mumble===+=== Mumble ===
  
 Mumble is our voice chat program of choice. We use mumble because it's open source and, unlike Teamspeak, it does not require us to buy more expensive licenses to have more available slots. You will need Mumble to at least listen to orders given on fleets, unless you are deaf in which case you can ask the FC to have somebody relay orders in fleet chat. Mumble is our voice chat program of choice. We use mumble because it's open source and, unlike Teamspeak, it does not require us to buy more expensive licenses to have more available slots. You will need Mumble to at least listen to orders given on fleets, unless you are deaf in which case you can ask the FC to have somebody relay orders in fleet chat.
  
-<div centeralign>​**[[it:​mumble|How to setup Mumble]]** (Required)</​div>​ +<div centeralign>​**[[:it:​mumble|How to setup Mumble]]** (Required)</​div>​ </​div>​
-</​div>​+
  
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-===Forums===+=== Forums ===
  
-The last lynchpin is the forums. It is used for more general announcements less ephemeral than a ping, general debate, private communication within corporations or squads, trading with TEST bros, and many other things. ​+The last lynchpin is the forums. It is used for more general announcements less ephemeral than a ping, general debate, private communication within corporations or squads, trading with TEST bros, and many other things.
  
-<div centeralign>​**[[https://​​forum.pleaseignore.com​|Forum access using Auth]]** (Required)</​div>​ +<div centeralign>​**[[https://​​forum.pleaseignore.com​|Forum access using Auth]]** (Required)</​div>​ </​div>​ </​div>​ 
-</​div>​ + 
-</​div>​ +Test has often found itself in a coalition of alliances, and often times setting up additional services to interact with other alliances is necessary. Check with mentors or leadership for information on setting up coalition services.
-//​**____**//​+
  
 +**Current coalition wiki:** **[[winterco:​start|WinterCo]]**
 =====What you need to read (Required)===== =====What you need to read (Required)=====
     *Read the [[diplo:​bylaws|]]     *Read the [[diplo:​bylaws|]]
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 We use chat channels to separate different types of discussion. Pretty standard Internet stuff, really. These in-game channels should be enough to get you started while you're waiting for alliance services to activate. We use chat channels to separate different types of discussion. Pretty standard Internet stuff, really. These in-game channels should be enough to get you started while you're waiting for alliance services to activate.
  
-    *''​DeeDeeReddit''​ - a troll-free help channel found in game, on Discord, ​and on Mumble. If you have questions, please ask.+    *''​DeeDeeReddit''​ - a troll-free help channel found in game and on Mumble. If you have questions, please ask
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 +    *''#​shobon-helpdesk''​ - the equivalent of DeeDeeReddit,​ but on Discord.
  
     *''​Test_Free''​ - the in game channel for our [[training:​test_free]] charity service. Test Free offers a selection of skill books, fully fit spaceships, and occasionally other items in our staging system.     *''​Test_Free''​ - the in game channel for our [[training:​test_free]] charity service. Test Free offers a selection of skill books, fully fit spaceships, and occasionally other items in our staging system.
  
-    *''​TEST Intel Channel''​ or ''​Intel Legacy''​ - our intel channels, where neutral/​enemy activity in our space is reported+    *''​TEST Intel Channel''​ - our intel channel, where neutral/​enemy activity in our space is reported
 =====Unfuck Your Overview===== =====Unfuck Your Overview=====
 The default overview is good enough for high security space where a pilot'​s security status matters, but the rules of engagement in nullsec are usually based on standings. You need to configure your overview to prioritize displaying standings over security status so you don't accidentally shoot allies. The easiest way to do this is to load an overview pack. The default overview is good enough for high security space where a pilot'​s security status matters, but the rules of engagement in nullsec are usually based on standings. You need to configure your overview to prioritize displaying standings over security status so you don't accidentally shoot allies. The easiest way to do this is to load an overview pack.
  
-    *Join the in-game channel ​''​UBL-OVERVIEW'', ​''​Z-S Overview'',​ or ''​SaraShawa-Overview'';​ and follow the instructions in the channel MOTD.<​color #​ed1c24>​**(DO NOT ENTER TEST ALLIANCE SPACE UNTIL YOU DO THIS**)</​color>​+    *Join the in-game channel ''​Z-S Overview'',​ or ''​SaraShawa-Overview'';​ and follow the instructions in the channel MOTD.<​color #​ed1c24>​**(DO NOT ENTER TEST ALLIANCE SPACE UNTIL YOU DO THIS**)</​color>​
  
     *For a more detailed explanation of what this does, and why, read [[training:​game_mechanics:​overview]]. Understanding how the overview works so you can create your own customized presets is one of the most powerful things you can learn in the game.     *For a more detailed explanation of what this does, and why, read [[training:​game_mechanics:​overview]]. Understanding how the overview works so you can create your own customized presets is one of the most powerful things you can learn in the game.
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-    ​*If you have not visited alliance forum, feel free to visit UBL's Overview page [[https://​forum.pleaseignore.com/​topic/​100030-ubls-unfucked-188/​|here.]]+  
 +     
 +    ​Here are some additional things ​you may want to do to make your life easier: ​[[training:​new_member_guide:additional_overview_settings|More Settings]]
 =====Travel Here===== =====Travel Here=====
 There are multiple ways to get to **TEST** space. There are multiple ways to get to **TEST** space.
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    *Use tools like the in-game map, [[http://​evemaps.dotlan.net/​|evemaps]],​ and [[http://​eve-gatecheck.space/​eve/​|EVE Gatecamp Check]] to select systems for your Avoid list.    *Use tools like the in-game map, [[http://​evemaps.dotlan.net/​|evemaps]],​ and [[http://​eve-gatecheck.space/​eve/​|EVE Gatecamp Check]] to select systems for your Avoid list.
  
-   *Get in a cheap Frigate you don't love or [[military:​doctrines:​travelceptor|travel fit Interceptor]] ​and fly gate-to-gate (never, ever, let Autopilot fly your ship).+   *Get in a cheap Frigate you don't love or a shuttle ​and fly gate-to-gate (never, ever, let Autopilot fly your ship).
    
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 Assuming you have already setup an AUTH Account you'll want to apply to a TEST Corporation with your characters. Refer to the [[training:​apply_to_test_corp|How to apply to a member Corporation of the TEST alliance]] guide for a quick step by step. Assuming you have already setup an AUTH Account you'll want to apply to a TEST Corporation with your characters. Refer to the [[training:​apply_to_test_corp|How to apply to a member Corporation of the TEST alliance]] guide for a quick step by step.
  
 +After you are accepted, you should check out your corporations page in the wiki. It may have useful information on opportunities your corp provides, or just general info about how your corp is organized which is relevant for any new member. Find your corp in the list **[[corps:​start|here]]**
 =====Freight & Shipping===== =====Freight & Shipping=====
    ​***TEST Freighters Please Ignore** will move items between high security space and TEST space along predefined shipping routes for a reasonable price. (contracts to or from unapproved locations may not be fulfilled)    ​***TEST Freighters Please Ignore** will move items between high security space and TEST space along predefined shipping routes for a reasonable price. (contracts to or from unapproved locations may not be fulfilled)
  
-   *See [[diplo:freight]] for our current freight routes and detailed instructions.+   *See [[divisions:freight:start]] for our current freight routes and detailed instructions.
        
    ​***STRONGLY ENCOURAGED** not to gate expensive stuff down from highsec, especially in [[http://​evemaps.dotlan.net/​map/​Catch/​UX3-N2 | this constellation]] unless you know what you are doing.    ​***STRONGLY ENCOURAGED** not to gate expensive stuff down from highsec, especially in [[http://​evemaps.dotlan.net/​map/​Catch/​UX3-N2 | this constellation]] unless you know what you are doing.
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    *Idle on Discord to get broadcasts/​pings,​ which will appear as private messages from the users ''​pleaseignore.com''​ or ''​[email protected]''​. While fleet broadcasts usually include the requested ship doctrine, most support ships are often welcome when not specified.    *Idle on Discord to get broadcasts/​pings,​ which will appear as private messages from the users ''​pleaseignore.com''​ or ''​[email protected]''​. While fleet broadcasts usually include the requested ship doctrine, most support ships are often welcome when not specified.
  
-   *The Fleet Finder tab of the Fleet window lists fleets that have been made available to you based on standings. Some of these are fleets you might want to join, but they may include fleets lead by unfriendly groups. It is a good idea to select ''​My Alliance Fleets''​ from the ''​Scope''​ dropdown most of the time. Be careful and pay attention; don't blindly join fleets. [[training:eso_fleet|Click here to read more about the Esoteria ​Standing Fleet]] that helps you to stay alive!+   *The Fleet Finder tab of the Fleet window lists fleets that have been made available to you based on standings. Some of these are fleets you might want to join, but they may include fleets lead by unfriendly groups. It is a good idea to select ''​My Alliance Fleets''​ from the ''​Scope''​ dropdown most of the time. Be careful and pay attention; don't blindly join fleets. [[https://​forum.pleaseignore.com/​topic/​110201-bringing-back-the-old-fleet-comms-and-new-standing-fleet-system/​|Click here to read more about the Standing Fleet]] that helps you to stay alive!
  
    *Take some time to watch the [[https://​www.youtube.com/​watch?​v=EAm952nscHQ|Fleet 101]] video.    *Take some time to watch the [[https://​www.youtube.com/​watch?​v=EAm952nscHQ|Fleet 101]] video.
 =====Make Dank ISK===== =====Make Dank ISK=====
-You're probably going to want ISK to buy more spaceships. Don't let me stop you from dropping your hard-earned money on PLEX to fuel your addiction to explosions if that's what you're inclined to do. For everyone else, you might just have to actually play this game, and there'​s many opportunities to earn ISK. First may check the [[training:​eso_fleet|Esoteria ​Standing Fleet]].+You're probably going to want ISK to buy more spaceships. Don't let me stop you from dropping your hard-earned money on PLEX to fuel your addiction to explosions if that's what you're inclined to do. For everyone else, you might just have to actually play this game, and there'​s many opportunities to earn ISK. First may check the [[training:​eso_fleet|OP Standing Fleet]].
  
    ​*[[eve:​pve:​exploration:​start|Exploration]] involves flying around in sneaky, often defenseless,​ ships to scan down cosmic signatures and complete the hacking mini game for Data and Relic sites. You will also find Combat and Gas sites to run or whose locations you might be able to sell. Exploration risks very little ISK for inconsistent but potentially high rewards.    ​*[[eve:​pve:​exploration:​start|Exploration]] involves flying around in sneaky, often defenseless,​ ships to scan down cosmic signatures and complete the hacking mini game for Data and Relic sites. You will also find Combat and Gas sites to run or whose locations you might be able to sell. Exploration risks very little ISK for inconsistent but potentially high rewards.
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    ​*[[eve:​industry:​mining:​start|Mining]] is not quite as taboo as it once was. While it doesn'​t offer great ISK per hour compared to other professions without large skill and ISK investments,​ it benefits from safety in numbers. Locally sourced minerals also help keep our freighter pilots off suicide watch.    ​*[[eve:​industry:​mining:​start|Mining]] is not quite as taboo as it once was. While it doesn'​t offer great ISK per hour compared to other professions without large skill and ISK investments,​ it benefits from safety in numbers. Locally sourced minerals also help keep our freighter pilots off suicide watch.
  
-   ​*[[diplo:​marketguide|Market importing]] requires having some ISK to invest, but the enterprising capsuleer can risk investing in useful items to grow their wealth.+   ​*[[diplo:​bylaws:​market_policy|Market importing]] requires having some ISK to invest, but the enterprising capsuleer can risk investing in useful items to grow their wealth.
  
-Just please be sure to respect our [[https://​forum.pleaseignore.com/​topic/​92795-diplomatic-agreements/?​tab=comments#​comment-1285956|diplomatic agreements]] while you are out raking in the space bucks.+Just please be sure to respect our [[https://​forum.pleaseignore.com/​topic/​110175-diplomatic-agreements-v2/|diplomatic agreements]] while you are out raking in the space bucks.
 =====Next Steps===== =====Next Steps=====
    *Read the [[training:​standing_orders]]    *Read the [[training:​standing_orders]]
  
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