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Sins of the Solar Spymaster #30 - Dominion Post-Fanfest Analysis
The Mittani takes a look at what was learned from Eve Fanfest.
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Posted on Thu, October 22, 2009 by The Mittani
The Mittani takes a look at what was learned from Eve Fanfest.
Eve Fanfest proved to be a productive event for fans in attendance and The Mittani was on-hand to sink his teeth into the juicy content and panel discussions provided by CCP developers. In the ...
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EVE FanFest 2009 - EVE Online By The Numbers
CCP's stats and figures for EVE Online, as revealed at Fan Fest 2009.
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Posted on Wed, October 7, 2009 by Ethec
CCP's stats and figures for EVE Online, as revealed at Fan Fest 2009.
EVE Online is unapologetically a game built for the spreadsheet hounds, so we thought we'd bring you some of the more interesting stats and figures we heard over the course of the weekend's...
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"New Eden" to Provide Communication, Organization in EVE's Universe
EVE's upcoming social networking portal could grow to become much more.
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Posted on Wed, October 7, 2009 by Ethec
EVE's upcoming social networking portal could grow to become much more.
In light of CCP's ongoing efforts to expand the EVE concept into new markets (with the console gamer-friendly DUST 514 game on the horizon and the more socially-driven Incarna project a few years...
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Sins of the Solar Spymaster #28 - Irresponsible Speculation Edition!
The Mittani examines changes coming to Eve Online.
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Posted on Tue, October 6, 2009 by The Mittani
The Mittani examines changes coming to Eve Online.
Chaos, distrust, breaking alliances, and anarchy are just a few things that could be coming to Eve Online. This week The Mittani examines the new sovereignty mechanics and what impact combat and...
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Ease of Access - Case Studies in Accessibility and Popularity of MMOGs
Case studies in MMOG accessibility
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Posted on Mon, October 5, 2009 by Sardu
Case studies in MMOG accessibility
Ask just about anyone in the industry for one word to describe why World of Warcraft is so successful, and if they don't say "Blizzard," they'll likely say "accessibility." What does...
Sins of the Solar Spymaster #27 - The Five Types of Alliance Leaders
The Mittani takes a look at the various types of alliance leaders.
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Posted on Thu, September 17, 2009 by The Mittani
The Mittani takes a look at the various types of alliance leaders.
With Eve Online: Dominion's focus on involving more players in alliance life and warfare, The Mittani decided to examine the five types of alliance leaders for Eve Online. In the latest "Sins...
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Sins of a Solar Spymaster #26 – The Doomsday Epitaph
Find out why the Titan's Doomsday caused balance issues.
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Posted on Thu, September 10, 2009 by The Mittani
Find out why the Titan's Doomsday caused balance issues.
News is beginning to leak about Eve Online's upcoming expansion 'Dominion'. Some of the rumored changes to the Titan's Doomsday attack has gotten the Mittani 's attention and in the latest Sins...
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Sins of a Solar Spymaster #25 – Unholy Dust
Why is New Eden so quiet?
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Posted on Wed, August 26, 2009 by The Mittani
Why is New Eden so quiet?
Many of the top developers in the MMOG industry have been making major announcements as the summer convention season rumbles on, and CCP is no exception as the Icelandic developer brought us...
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Sins of a Solar Spymaster #23: Senates in Space
The governing bodies of lawless space
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Posted on Mon, August 10, 2009 by The Mittani
The governing bodies of lawless space
In EVE Online, one of the most poorly understood aspects of nullsec warfare is the underlying political structures which create and define an alliance. Structured well, an alliance can survive...
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Sins of a Solar Spymaster #22 – The Seven Types of Spy
Like the Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, but for internet sociopaths
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Posted on Thu, July 30, 2009 by The Mittani
Like the Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, but for internet sociopaths
EVE Online is practically the only game where one can assume the role of a spy in an environment where intelligence gathering is necessary and makes a real impact, and won't get you banned....
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Secrets of a Solar Spymasters #20: Inside the Failure Cascade
A Psychology-based Approach to Alliance Failure in EVE Online
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Posted on Thu, July 16, 2009 by The Mittani
A Psychology-based Approach to Alliance Failure in EVE Online

According to The Mittani, "Nothing in online gaming quite matches the incandescent drama of a dying alliance." In the latest Sins of a Solar Spymaster, The Mittani uses a psychological lens...
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Sins of a Solar Spymaster #19: Hacking New Eden – Myth and Reality
The search for the null sec Yeti continues
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Posted on Thu, July 9, 2009 by The Mittani
The search for the null sec Yeti continues
For the latest edition of Sins of a Solar Spymaster, the Mittani sets out to separate fact from fiction as examines the phenomenon behind one of EVE Online’s mythical beasts – the dreaded...
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Sins of a Solar Spymaster #18: Defending Allah’s Sacred Domains
Empire space may not be as safe as you think
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Posted on Thu, July 2, 2009 by The Mittani
Empire space may not be as safe as you think
Even while the most recent war in EVE Online was nearing its conclusion, many of New Eden’s inhabitants remained relatively unaffected by the events playing out in 0.0 space. All of that is...
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Returning to Bind Point: The Death Penalty in MMOs
A look at the past, present and future of the death penalty as an MMO gameplay mechanic
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Posted on Thu, June 11, 2009 by Sardu
A look at the past, present and future of the death penalty as an MMO gameplay mechanic
We’ve all experienced it at one point or another; that sinking feeling you get the first time you realize that you’re staring down on the ragdoll body formerly known as your character....
Sins of a Solar Spymaster #14 - People of RISE
The unfortunate realities of war discussed in a memorial to RoyofCA
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Posted on Wed, June 3, 2009 by The Mittani
The unfortunate realities of war discussed in a memorial to RoyofCA
For the latest edition of Sins of a Solar Spymaster, The Mittani takes a fitting break from his “usual flippancy” when writing about the war in New Eden to bring you a thoughtful memorial...
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Gamers Behaving Badly - Hacks, Cheats, and Griefs on a Grand Scale
Five eyewitness accounts of the biggest griefs, hacks, cheats, and quirks MMOs have ever seen.
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Posted on Fri, May 22, 2009 by Ethec
Five eyewitness accounts of the biggest griefs, hacks, cheats, and quirks MMOs have ever seen.
Put enough people in one place and sooner or later someone will test the boundaries. MMORPGs are no exception. Ranging from the hilariously frivolous to the monetarily disastrous, here are five...
New Eve Online Chronicle - Houses of the Holy
A new Eve Chronicle of religious intrigue.
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Posted on Tue, May 19, 2009 by Martuk
A new Eve Chronicle of religious intrigue.
Eve Online recently released a new Eve Chronicle written by CCP Abraxas. The latest chronicle titled 'Houses of the Holy' tells of a plot to acquire resources from a holy land that ends with a...
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Sins of a Solar Spymaster #10: Bastard's Bluff
Wielding the power of uncertainty in EVE Online.
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Posted on Tue, May 5, 2009 by The Mittani
Wielding the power of uncertainty in EVE Online.
Play time's over, and now it's time to get to the nitty-gritty. For the last few weeks, The Mittani has been "playing nice" and showing everyone the softer, albeit still warfare-laden, side of
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New EVE Online Chronicle - Sabatoge
You just never can tell who to trust.
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Posted on Tue, April 21, 2009 by Savanja
You just never can tell who to trust.
EVE Online Chronicles are wonderfully written stories that feature the lives and events of New Eden. In the latest entry of the Chronicles, sabotage is the name of the game and you'll find that...
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A Special Report on the Apocrypha Launch for EVE Online
Peeling back the layers of EVE
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Posted on Mon, March 16, 2009 by Sardu
Peeling back the layers of EVE
On March 10th the EVE universe expanded in a number of meaningful ways with the release of Apocrypha. Between the revamped new player experience and the addition of wormhole space, the 10th...
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