Windswept
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Private Lessons on Mining for Interested Parties.
Time to try something a little different. Its a bit of a morale conundrum for some. It has taken a long time to reach this decision but i see a slow down in Morale, Patience, Comradery. I am not offering pie in the sky theories or asumptions on knowing how to "crack" the system. I am just going to lay bare all i have learned in 7.5 years of mining. So lets see what we can do together. Here is my plan.
1. When: TBD with the student. Calendaring service will be made available.
2. Who:Me and anyone any skill level is welcome to join.
3. Where: I have many places in a long list of places where i will select based on the student's input on what he or she wishes to mine. I will transport from a predesignated TP in my VTOL to the location(s). In future when available i will ferry to other planets as well for a nominal fee.
4. How: The lesson will be based on applying fundamentals i have taught in my basic/intermediate classes.
I will take the time to layout the pattern for the Miner based on his attempts at dropping bombs/probes.
I will provide feedback on how to proceed. We will cover skill gains and what they mean to your overall run and area.
I will establish a working diary of events for each taught run.
I will make adjustment suggestions based on current market and "Timing".
I will invest time in ongoing discussion and adjusments.
I will provide info on tools to use based on current skill level.
I Will assist in amp selection and usage.
5. Why: This is where it gets interesting. I believe in this game a considerable amount. I have seen ALL of its ups and downs. The thing that bothers me the most is the fact that i cant be everywhere all the time. But wait, could it be that is the very reason why i think I should teach this. I have heard many sides of the story in "giving" away too much info. Here is what i think. If more miners know what they are doing and how they can increase returns. Thats more minerals for crafters, more items for the populace, more things to do, etc, etc...
I cant possibly teach everyone but i sure will try. Please dont think me to be arrogant, self indulgent, and many other negative things. There are many miners in the game and i am sure they may have some tidbit of knowledge on the whens more so than the wheres and nifty things like that. I have much respect for anyone that has pushed through the challenges and catastrophes. It's time for me to step up and give back. There are many out there on the cusp of leaving, taking long breaks, etc. If i can help one person to get that excited feeling of coming back time and time again to find minerals in YOUR same place then i feel good.
6. How much: 500 ped per month for 3 months. I know, i know ... Its gotta cost something and any intelligent discussion about what i plan to provide should have a price. Any time spent teaching someone else is time i am not mining. I have talked to several people in passing from my classes and have thrown out the idea of a profit sharing system for miners. I thought long and hard about what could make that a losing proposition.. Poor mining results for those doing the sharing. I think it best if i establish a standard that people can follow and when we have enough people using the same method we can attach it to a business.
7. How many: I would like to start with a roster of 30 people to begin with. However 5 spaces will be reserved for society members wishing to join at a good discount of course. I have a family and a career but this is a close 3rd(hobbies).
8. How do you signup?: Please contact me with an email. Windswept1111@gmail.com. I will add names to my roster for first batch of 25 on a first come first serve basis. I will respond back with scheduling materials and basic on where will meet.
9. Initial Lesson: Our first lesson will be covering as much info as needed to get the miner started. ( 1-2 hours). From then on communications will be based on PMs(in game), Text chat(mobile), Email, we can workout other methods.
Ok, I have a somewhat empathic understanding of the people in this game through the forums. Please resist the temptation to poke holes in this or me. Its not for everyone and i value opinions but lets see what the customers have to say after they have completed the cycle. Feedback will be encouraged and there will be a separate post for that.
I appreciate everyone for taking the time to read this and consider it and i look forward to the impact this effort COULD have on our game.
Time to try something a little different. Its a bit of a morale conundrum for some. It has taken a long time to reach this decision but i see a slow down in Morale, Patience, Comradery. I am not offering pie in the sky theories or asumptions on knowing how to "crack" the system. I am just going to lay bare all i have learned in 7.5 years of mining. So lets see what we can do together. Here is my plan.
1. When: TBD with the student. Calendaring service will be made available.
2. Who:Me and anyone any skill level is welcome to join.
3. Where: I have many places in a long list of places where i will select based on the student's input on what he or she wishes to mine. I will transport from a predesignated TP in my VTOL to the location(s). In future when available i will ferry to other planets as well for a nominal fee.
4. How: The lesson will be based on applying fundamentals i have taught in my basic/intermediate classes.
I will take the time to layout the pattern for the Miner based on his attempts at dropping bombs/probes.
I will provide feedback on how to proceed. We will cover skill gains and what they mean to your overall run and area.
I will establish a working diary of events for each taught run.
I will make adjustment suggestions based on current market and "Timing".
I will invest time in ongoing discussion and adjusments.
I will provide info on tools to use based on current skill level.
I Will assist in amp selection and usage.
5. Why: This is where it gets interesting. I believe in this game a considerable amount. I have seen ALL of its ups and downs. The thing that bothers me the most is the fact that i cant be everywhere all the time. But wait, could it be that is the very reason why i think I should teach this. I have heard many sides of the story in "giving" away too much info. Here is what i think. If more miners know what they are doing and how they can increase returns. Thats more minerals for crafters, more items for the populace, more things to do, etc, etc...
I cant possibly teach everyone but i sure will try. Please dont think me to be arrogant, self indulgent, and many other negative things. There are many miners in the game and i am sure they may have some tidbit of knowledge on the whens more so than the wheres and nifty things like that. I have much respect for anyone that has pushed through the challenges and catastrophes. It's time for me to step up and give back. There are many out there on the cusp of leaving, taking long breaks, etc. If i can help one person to get that excited feeling of coming back time and time again to find minerals in YOUR same place then i feel good.
6. How much: 500 ped per month for 3 months. I know, i know ... Its gotta cost something and any intelligent discussion about what i plan to provide should have a price. Any time spent teaching someone else is time i am not mining. I have talked to several people in passing from my classes and have thrown out the idea of a profit sharing system for miners. I thought long and hard about what could make that a losing proposition.. Poor mining results for those doing the sharing. I think it best if i establish a standard that people can follow and when we have enough people using the same method we can attach it to a business.
7. How many: I would like to start with a roster of 30 people to begin with. However 5 spaces will be reserved for society members wishing to join at a good discount of course. I have a family and a career but this is a close 3rd(hobbies).
8. How do you signup?: Please contact me with an email. Windswept1111@gmail.com. I will add names to my roster for first batch of 25 on a first come first serve basis. I will respond back with scheduling materials and basic on where will meet.
9. Initial Lesson: Our first lesson will be covering as much info as needed to get the miner started. ( 1-2 hours). From then on communications will be based on PMs(in game), Text chat(mobile), Email, we can workout other methods.
Ok, I have a somewhat empathic understanding of the people in this game through the forums. Please resist the temptation to poke holes in this or me. Its not for everyone and i value opinions but lets see what the customers have to say after they have completed the cycle. Feedback will be encouraged and there will be a separate post for that.
I appreciate everyone for taking the time to read this and consider it and i look forward to the impact this effort COULD have on our game.
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