Hello. I've lurked on these boards through ltm.net->snd.net->p2p.net->current diaspora. I am a constant lurker. Always looking over your shoulder. I have gleaned much. Also, I am currently drunk on boxed wine. What a bargain, btw.
MMOG history (loosely speaking): Shadows of Yserbius -> The Realm -> EQ (oh how I dedicated my late adolescent years to this... rather sad acutally) -> UO (briefly) -> WOW -> Eve Online
In any case, I was wooed to EVE by your various posts. I love space. I love blowing shit up. I played the original privateer when I was around 10 years old. What could go wrong. Nothing. Nothing I tell you. But I seek something more. Something that fulfills a purpose. I wish to join your corporation. I am a noob. I have 130k skillpoints. I currently fly a Merlin. I wish to kick ass and take names. Or at least kick ass.
I've been playing solo, and running agent missions over and over, or ratting in 1.0-.5 sectors; this gets boring. I can feel that this game has the potential to fulfill all of my wildest dreams with MMOG's, but I need the multiplayer part. My character's name is Artrax. I may start showing up in the f13 channel. Do not shun me, for I am but human.
Basically, hello, may I have some stuff and kick some ass with you guys.