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Gooniversity was started in 2015 as a Special Interest Group (SIG) for those looking to train new players. Initially, the idea was to expand upon Goonswarm’s training group ‘Little_Bees' which existed mostly as an in-game channel into a support group and knowledge base for new and returning players. Today, Gooniversity has become a fully-fledged training organization that supports both Newbees and returning vets with a variety of resources, programs, and guides designed to help move them along their Eve journey. | Gooniversity was started in 2015 as a Special Interest Group (SIG) for those looking to train new players. Initially, the idea was to expand upon Goonswarm’s training group ‘Little_Bees' which existed mostly as an in-game channel into a support group and knowledge base for new and returning players. Today, Gooniversity has become a fully-fledged training organization that supports both Newbees and returning vets with a variety of resources, programs, and guides designed to help move them along their Eve journey. | ||
=== Gooniversity's Structure === | |||
Gooniversity has a fairly large department structure, designed to help prevent single points of failure. We also encompass multiple SIGs under the banner of "Education". We encompass new player training (under Gooniversity), Repswarm, Linkswarm, the Goon Wiki and FC Development. | |||
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|+ [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/user/161771-ankh-lai/ Ankh Lai] is the Director of Education and oversees the organisation, with the below appointed as Sub-Directors: | |||
! XO Operations<br />Calle Amatin | |||
! XO People<br />Aoife Aldent | |||
! XO Resources<br />The Llama | |||
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| Sub-Director - Classes<br />Lodena Minax | |||
| Sub-Director - SRP<br />Iguanoid | |||
| Sub-Director - Almanac<br />MrBluff343 | |||
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| Sub-Director - Handouts<br />FarosWarrior | |||
| Sub-Director - Repswarm<br />RO ALEXANDER | |||
| Sub-Director - GoonWiki<br />Cerym Ozuwara | |||
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| Sub-Director - Linkswarm<br />Whitenight | |||
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| Sub-Director - FC Development<br />Sonreir | |||
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=== Gooniversity's Offerings === | === Gooniversity's Offerings === | ||
Gooniversity has a numerous and expanding list of programs and resources to help our members develop in Eve. | Gooniversity has a numerous and expanding list of programs and resources to help our members develop in Eve. | ||
* [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/forum/205-gooniversity/ Massive archive of knowledge]: The Gooniversity team has condensed a vast library of information into a single sub-forum. The wisdom of ages past guides your way forward. | * [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/forum/205-gooniversity/ Massive archive of knowledge]: The Gooniversity team has condensed a vast library of information into a single sub-forum. The wisdom of ages past guides your way forward. | ||
* Skill Training & Skill Books: Gooniversity offers a large variety of [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/333126-program-free-ships-and-skillbooks/ skill books] to help new players develop their characters, negating what would normally be a significant isk expense. For those who’d like a little more direction, we have [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/ | * Skill Training & Skill Books: Gooniversity offers a large variety of [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/333126-program-free-ships-and-skillbooks/ skill books] to help new players develop their characters, negating what would normally be a significant isk expense. For those who’d like a little more direction, we have [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/341542-training-path-not-official/ pre-made skill plans] that are as plug-and-play as Eve can get. For an in-depth overview of Gooniversity skill plans with emphasis on Imperium doctrines, visit [[Alliance:Gooniversity Skill Plans|this]] page. | ||
* [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/333126-program-free-ships-and-skillbooks/ee-ships-and-skillbooks/ Free ships]: Gooniversity offers free tackle frigates in the ‘gs_frigates’ channel so that even the newest of players can get straight into the action. Electronic Warfare ships are also offered and serve as another low barrier to entry to the fleet warfare that makes Eve so appealing. For isk-making, salvaging ships are offered to help Newbees generate isk from Day 1. | * [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/333126-program-free-ships-and-skillbooks/ee-ships-and-skillbooks/ Free ships]: Gooniversity offers free tackle frigates in the ‘gs_frigates’ channel so that even the newest of players can get straight into the action. Electronic Warfare ships are also offered and serve as another low barrier to entry to the fleet warfare that makes Eve so appealing. For isk-making, salvaging ships are offered to help Newbees generate isk from Day 1. Those with some more skill points can take advantage of the [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/320291-program-free-ratting-myrmidons/ free ratting Myrmidon] program. | ||
* [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/335070-guide-wtf-class-series-explained/ Instructional Classes]: Gooniversity offers a full curriculum of classes covering everything from must-know, day 1 basics in the form of 101 classes all the way up to advanced PvP and industry. | * [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/335070-guide-wtf-class-series-explained/ Instructional Classes]: Gooniversity offers a full curriculum of classes covering everything from must-know, day 1 basics in the form of 101 classes all the way up to advanced PvP and industry. | ||
=== Joining Gooniversity === | === Joining Gooniversity === | ||
Joining Gooniversity is extremely simple. Being a new player focused organization, there are no prerequisites. Simply head over to [https://auth.goonfleet.com/groups/298 this] link and click join. After that, you’ll have access to the Gooniversity sub-forum where a wealth of information awaits. | Joining Gooniversity is extremely simple. Being a new player focused organization, there are no prerequisites. Simply head over to [https://auth.goonfleet.com/groups/298 this] link and click join. After that, you’ll have access to the Gooniversity sub-forum where a wealth of information awaits. | ||
=== Gooniversity Discord === | |||
In addition to the massive knowledge base that is the sub-forum, Gooniversity operates a Discord server. This server is where most Gooniversity activities take place, and is a great place to ask questions about Eve, as well as learn more about our offerings. There is also a calender for all upcoming classes. You can join the server [https://discord.gg/gooniversity here]. | |||
=== Joining Gooniversity as Faculty=== | === Joining Gooniversity as Faculty=== | ||
Gooniversity is often recruiting new faculty to join the team. Check out the recruitment thread [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/ | Gooniversity is often recruiting new faculty to join the team. Check out the recruitment thread [https://goonfleet.com/index.php/topic/344641-sig-gooniversity-faculty/ here] to learn more. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:37, 18 November 2024
Gooniversity was started in 2015 as a Special Interest Group (SIG) for those looking to train new players. Initially, the idea was to expand upon Goonswarm’s training group ‘Little_Bees' which existed mostly as an in-game channel into a support group and knowledge base for new and returning players. Today, Gooniversity has become a fully-fledged training organization that supports both Newbees and returning vets with a variety of resources, programs, and guides designed to help move them along their Eve journey.
Gooniversity's Structure
Gooniversity has a fairly large department structure, designed to help prevent single points of failure. We also encompass multiple SIGs under the banner of "Education". We encompass new player training (under Gooniversity), Repswarm, Linkswarm, the Goon Wiki and FC Development.
| XO Operations Calle Amatin |
XO People Aoife Aldent |
XO Resources The Llama |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Director - Classes Lodena Minax |
Sub-Director - SRP Iguanoid |
Sub-Director - Almanac MrBluff343 |
| Sub-Director - Handouts FarosWarrior |
Sub-Director - Repswarm RO ALEXANDER |
Sub-Director - GoonWiki Cerym Ozuwara |
| Sub-Director - Linkswarm Whitenight |
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| Sub-Director - FC Development Sonreir |
Gooniversity's Offerings
Gooniversity has a numerous and expanding list of programs and resources to help our members develop in Eve.
- Massive archive of knowledge: The Gooniversity team has condensed a vast library of information into a single sub-forum. The wisdom of ages past guides your way forward.
- Skill Training & Skill Books: Gooniversity offers a large variety of skill books to help new players develop their characters, negating what would normally be a significant isk expense. For those who’d like a little more direction, we have pre-made skill plans that are as plug-and-play as Eve can get. For an in-depth overview of Gooniversity skill plans with emphasis on Imperium doctrines, visit this page.
- Free ships: Gooniversity offers free tackle frigates in the ‘gs_frigates’ channel so that even the newest of players can get straight into the action. Electronic Warfare ships are also offered and serve as another low barrier to entry to the fleet warfare that makes Eve so appealing. For isk-making, salvaging ships are offered to help Newbees generate isk from Day 1. Those with some more skill points can take advantage of the free ratting Myrmidon program.
- Instructional Classes: Gooniversity offers a full curriculum of classes covering everything from must-know, day 1 basics in the form of 101 classes all the way up to advanced PvP and industry.
Joining Gooniversity
Joining Gooniversity is extremely simple. Being a new player focused organization, there are no prerequisites. Simply head over to this link and click join. After that, you’ll have access to the Gooniversity sub-forum where a wealth of information awaits.
Gooniversity Discord
In addition to the massive knowledge base that is the sub-forum, Gooniversity operates a Discord server. This server is where most Gooniversity activities take place, and is a great place to ask questions about Eve, as well as learn more about our offerings. There is also a calender for all upcoming classes. You can join the server here.
Joining Gooniversity as Faculty
Gooniversity is often recruiting new faculty to join the team. Check out the recruitment thread here to learn more.
