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Video Description Summary:
Join the EVE Online dev team for "Nerds #7 - OnlyCans & OnlyBans"! This episode is packed with insights into the recent GM Week festivities, including the thrilling "OnlyCans" loot hunt and the ever-entertaining "GM Patrol" where developers themselves engage in some friendly PvP.
We dive deep into the intricacies of the upcoming CSM (Council of Stellar Management) elections, covering everything you need to know about running, voting, and the vital role the CSM plays in shaping EVE's future. Get the inside scoop on wild campaign stories and what it takes to get elected!
The team also discusses exciting player-driven initiatives and tools, like the "evewarbeacon.net" for tracking epic battles and "Roam Reports" for analyzing fleet performance. Plus, get updates on the ongoing war efforts in New Eden, including the Goons' 20th anniversary, and the latest meta shifts following recent game updates.
From Operation Nemesis convoy hunts to unique Vanguard Easter eggs, this episode is a must-watch for any EVE Online enthusiast wanting to stay in the loop with all things happening in New Eden.
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YouTube Chapters:
- 00:00:00 Intro & GM Week Kickoff
- Welcome to Nerds #7!
- Overview of GM Week activities.
- 00:04:40 The "OnlyCans" Event Explained
- How to find hidden loot caches.
- Massive rewards for successful hunters.
- 00:07:08 GM Patrol & Community Interactions
- Developers roaming space for PvP.
- Player interactions and lootability.
- 00:09:22 Developer Insights & Lore
- Behind-the-scenes look at developer life.
- 00:14:01 New Eden War & Goons' 20th Anniversary
- Updates on the ongoing war between major alliances.
- Celebrating a major milestone for the "Goons".
- 00:15:30 CSM Elections: What You Need to Know
- Introduction to the Council of Stellar Management.
- Importance of player representation.
- 00:24:48 CSM Elections Detailed
- How to become a candidate and vote.
- The election process and timeline.
- 00:31:19 Wild CSM Campaign Stories
- Humorous and unusual campaign tactics.
- Player anecdotes and "scams".
- 00:34:36 Operation Nemesis & Convoy Hunts
- Details on hunting down valuable convoys.
- Tips and strategies for success.
- 00:37:09 Vanguard Easter Egg & New Tools
- Discovering hidden "Easter eggs" in the game.
- Introduction to new player-made tools.
- 00:41:26 "WhackAPiñata": Looting Bot Assets
- Confiscating and redistributing assets from banned bots.
- A massive loot-gathering event.
- 00:47:13 Player Performance Tools (War Beacon, Roam Reports)
- Using tools to track fleet activity and effectiveness.
- Analyzing combat data.
- 00:50:03 "WhackAPiñata": The Big Loot Drop
- The chaos and excitement of looting massive asset containers.
- Examples of valuable finds.
- 00:54:32 GM Week Ideas & Player Mistakes
- Brainstorming future GM Week events.
- Funny player blunders and learning experiences.
- 00:59:52 Upcoming Events & Wrap-up
- Looking ahead to future EVE Online activities.
- Final thoughts and goodbyes from the Nerds.
