Day Late

Last week we discussed the development of EVE's ship progression, and it's partial design of end-game content for it's subscribers. As a change from that, I wished to highlight a few services that have become available to those playing the game that may/may not have an impact on all players. They definitely help out if you play EVE for a while, and I've never seen a singular resource guide that lists them all and their benefits.

EVEMon
This tool allows you to take your API (The behind-the-scenes data that identifies your character and it's abilities inside of EVE) and view it on your computer. It allows you to make and save training plans so you can easily resume a learning course to fly the ship you want or be able to use a specific module. And you can view how your training is progressing without actually logging-in to the game.

EFT
Similar to how EVEMon uses your API data to manage your character, EFT uses your API data as well. However, rather than skill management, EFT actually emulates in-game ship values and allows you to fit any module in the game using your own skills. It's incredibly useful for it's ability to give insight in the pros and cons of using one type of fitting versus another, as it shows details of damage output, resistance percentages, and passive abilities.

Latest
This developer-produced map displays the entire EVE universe, broken up into Sovereignty claims and currently escalating war status. It is constantly updated, and is very handy at quickly viewing who owns what part of space you might be considering flying through.

InEVE
This website allows users to submit their API data and hosts it as a searchable listing. Characters can use their data in website form to show their skills to others via website hosting. Some very minor false API data shows some characters having skills they actually don't, but this is restricted to players who have modified their API themselves. There is an option to have your API verified from CCP directly, and players who choose to do so receive an 'API Verified' logo across their portrait. This website sees most use from players wishing to auction their characters through CCP's Character forums, but is also very useful for locating particular pilot abilities if you're about to go up against him in PVP (a much under appreciated feature, see if their abilities match yours quickly and conveniently).

EVE-Survival
An EVE-wiki dedicated to listing mission complexes found through agents. It stands apart from other similar guides by having clear and concise images with walk-through's for some of the harder missions, as well as variants for level difficulty and npc location depending on who you receive the mission from. I've only found 1 mission not listed here, but it's updated by users who do the missions, so hopefully it will always have your mission listed.

EVE-Avatars
A well known but somewhat exclusive service, your in-game avatar is transformed into a moving, expressive animated .gif. Unlike the rest of the services posted, this one costs 20 million in-game currency (ISK), but it's well worth it for the surprising results.

BIG Lottery
EVE has had several Lotto services in it's history, but one has outshone all others for it's size, duration, and widespread participation. The BIG lottery has been a part of EVE since the very beginning. Billions of ISK have been paid out to winners, ticket costs are very inexpensive, and it's entirely in-game viewable via the in-game web browser.

EVEMaps
By far the highest quality maps of the EVE Universe. Easy to view, simple key guides to system data, and printable. Free to download and easy to search are the real high points of this service. Definitely worth a look.

These are the services that can help the average player excel into an advanced player. The information is easy to grasp, and all of these are either free or well priced for their value. I recommend all of these for the EVE enthusiast, and if nothing else, they are defiantly worth a look!