Can you share some PCGamer EVE Online stories about player - made economies?

Well, there are stories of players who managed to build huge empires in EVE Online. They started from scratch, mined resources, traded smartly, and formed alliances. Some stories also revolve around the exploration aspect, like players finding rare and uncharted regions in the vastness of the game's universe. There are also tales of betrayal within alliances which make for really engaging reads.

Sure. There was a group of players who met while doing a difficult mission. They were from different backgrounds and playstyles. But they helped each other out during the mission and decided to form a corporation. They supported each other in times of war, shared resources, and even celebrated in - game holidays together. Their friendship endured through many in - game challenges.

There was a player who joined a small and relatively unknown PvP alliance. They were constantly outnumbered in battles but had excellent teamwork. They developed unique tactics like using small, fast ships to harass larger fleets and then leading them into traps. Over time, this alliance grew in reputation and power, all thanks to their innovative and fearless approach in battles.

Sure. One funny story is about a new player who accidentally launched all his missiles at a friendly NPC instead of the enemy. He was so confused as to why everyone was yelling at him in local chat.

Sure. In some mobile games, the in - game economy is set up so that it's almost impossible to progress without spending a lot of real money. For instance, a farming game where you need to buy special seeds with real - world currency to get a decent harvest and level up.

There was a story of a small corporation that started from almost nothing. They gradually built up their influence through smart trading and diplomatic relations. They managed to form alliances with other like - minded groups and eventually became a significant force in the game's economy, which is an inspiring story of growth in EVE Online history.

There's a memorable 'Eve Online' story of heroism where a small squadron of players volunteered to be the decoy for a much larger and important convoy. They knew they would face heavy fire and most likely be destroyed, but they did it anyway to ensure the safe passage of the convoy which was carrying crucial supplies for a major in - game event. Their selfless sacrifice allowed the convoy to reach its destination safely. Another story is about a player who used his engineering skills to jury - rig a broken shield generator on a station under attack. While the station was being bombarded, he worked against all odds to get the generator back online, saving the station and all the players and assets inside it. These stories show that heroism in 'Eve Online' can take many forms.

Sure. There was a story where a player accidentally discovered a hidden cache of extremely valuable items. This discovery set off a chain of events as other players tried to either steal from him or make deals with him. Another is the story of a player - run rescue mission. When a large corporation was under attack, a group of unaffiliated players came together to rescue the stranded players and assets. It was a great display of the community spirit in EVE Online.

There was a story where a player in Eve Online started from scratch, with no resources or powerful allies. Through months of trading, careful diplomacy, and strategic building, they created a vast trading empire. They built relationships with various factions and became a key player in the game's economy. Their journey inspired many new players.

One funny story is about a new player who accidentally launched all their missiles at a friendly ship during a training exercise. Everyone was so shocked at first, but then they all had a good laugh. It was a total newbie mistake.