Community Beat for 20 June

Welcome back, spacefriends, to the Community Beat – your regular resource for the what’s going on in New Eden and a look at all the amazing things that you do! This week we’ve got epic battles, creative ship names, stellar art, and a peek at what the devs have been up to! Pop open some Quafe, or some Starsi Blast if you’re so inclined, strap in, and let’s go!

Low security, high destruction!

Lowsec turned high drama as a massive brawl unfolded in the system of Lantorn, with losses totaling a jaw-dropping 3.2 trillion ISK! BearThatCares from Minmatar Fleet dropped a detailed battlereport over on the EVE Subreddit explaining what went down.

Want to see the action? DJBuntin captured the carnage in motion with a brilliant video! The sounds you aren’t hearing are the cheers from industrialists all across the cluster - the market's going to feel this one.

Art Corner

There must be something in the water, because the EVE artists have been pumping out amazing content lately! In our last issue we showcased some of the new water colors from Lloyd George, and this week CptArmarlio has shared some of his new cell-shaded ship illustrations, including the Paladin, Gila, and Astero.

We can’t get enough of them, and they’re available on his Etsy page if you’re looking to adorn the walls of your IRL captains quarters.

Meanwhile, DuesofAces went full capital with a 3D-printed and hand-painted Hel, recreated in stunning detail. No duct tape, no rust, but still all Minmatar. Well done!

Just A Name

Sure you need skillpoints, knowledge, and fittings to undock a ship – but a name can be just as important! Just has an active bounty asking just that! Rifter McRifterface is good, but Cryfox has shared their go-to Flycatcher name: Michael Buble. Golfclap. There are quite a few entries which you can check out and contribute to.

Just has some amazing rewards that are active and a great way to share your EVE story and get involved with creating content. We’re really looking forward to reading the submissions for the Greatest EVE Campfire Story and, for those a little more involved, the greatest Real Life Tribute to EVE.

Devs on Deck: Recent Interviews

Fanfest is over, but we’re still missing you! Luckily there have been a few community podcasts and shows which have invited CCPers on to chat and join on roams. Creative director and Angry CONCORD Guy™ CCP Burger joined the Federation Frontline Report for an in-depth conversation on Legion now that it’s been out for a bit. What’s landed, what’s evolving, and a few hints about what’s still cloaked on the horizon.

Game Design Director CCP Okami sat down with The Oz to break down the most recent Monthly Economic Report, discussing market movements, ISK sinks, where the state of mining, and more. It was, in a word, beardtastic™

And lastly, Kekbur Network has released their Fanfest Blitz interview that took devs through a gauntlet of rapid-fire questions; from favorite ships and first losses to some more unexpected fare. We love it!

The Tools of the Trade

If you’re looking to change up your gameplay loop, some recent third-party updates might be just what your Neocom needs! The famed EVE Pandora has rolled out a new campaign specifically tailored for Federation Day. For those seeking ISK, challenge, and purpose. Whether you're part of a faction warfare corp or a solo explorer, there's content worth chasing and reward to match.

Meanwhile, Capsuleer Kit by Alia Collins is a neatly organized toolkit for aspiring and veteran pilots alike. It features a collection of helpful custom-built utilities and curated links to many of the most-used tools across the EVE ecosystem.

That’s it for this round of the Community Beat! If you’ve spotted something awesome out in in space, or made something you’re proud of, we’d love to have you in the next Community Beat. Head on over to the EVE Discord and share it with us in the Community team. We’re always watching, and we love shining a spotlight on what you do.

Until next time, fly safe (unless you're about to hop into a dread brawl!)