Corps based on outside forums can often have strength due to shared interests outside the game, and I guess basing in null sec might be more exciting that high sec. But if I was going to suggest an alternative for a new player to start, it would be Pandemic Horde. They are the newbro corp of Pandemic Legion, a corp for old vets. They have major support services - forums, pvp guides, comms, fleets, advice, PvE (money making) guides etc. so it makes the learning curve easier. They have absolutely no requirement for attendance or hours per week etc, just a good 'get in space and have fun' attitude. Being based in null, you get to skip the whole trap that is high sec space. They are also involved in the major war that is going on now, so if you want to be a part of that, you can be straight in.
They have kitchen sink T1 fleets all the way up to doctrine fleets. They do industry, mining, all of it. My advice would be to join ASAP, dont wait until you feel like you have 'mastered' the basic game - the initial experience is still brutal alone. It honestly compares to Dwarf Fortress in needing outside guides to get even the basics mastered. I started a new industry alt recently, and was amazed how little guidance is offered when you start the game.
P Horde is not my corp, in case this looks like a sales pitch.
Some corps have a minimum activity level, and purge those who go AFK for a while, but most let people back in when they return. They do so because then their corp size more accurately reflects the number of active pilots, and the size of fleets they can expect.
Obligatory link for new players:
http://secure.eveonline.com/trial/?invc=6ead4ff3-09a9-447a-a9fa-a005ced22103&action=buddyAgain, I'll split the profits with anyone who signs up through this.
I'm not in Horde, because I want to be solo (in a social MMO?). I fly solo Rifters and T1 frigates in low and null sec, in a tiny dedicated solo pvp corp. There is absolutely no penalty for going away for breaks, and no minimum attendance. If there is a criticism it would be that it is almost too hands off. You need to be completely self sufficient in terms of how you play. I guess we are missing out on the whole social side of the game. But we do share kill and loss mails!
The corp will always take those interested in solo pvp, but requires a couple of solo kills first, so we are not really helpful for people completely brand new.
With the war on going, Citadels released next week along with capital ship rebalancing, its pretty active in Eve right now.
IGN Dr Bob Madeveda
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