[runyor]

My problem with eve is that you think "oh this career path might be interesting", and then either you invest $300 or spend 3 months training in that direction, BEFORE YOU CAN TRY IT! Usually try or not is something a human wants to decide in a few days if he's patient.

[edouard-harris]

For what it's worth, this is also a problem with career paths in the real world.

[JCharante]

and when you think about it from a long term perspective, EvE is dramaticlly simpler and more forgiving than the real world.

[MrMember]

I actually think it has pretty good systems for "trying out" a specialization before committing to it (except for maybe the capitals and super capitals). Pretty much all of the T2 "specialized" ships have a T1 equivalent that can be fitted similarly. If you want to try out exploration, or mining, or hauling, or ewar, you don't have to wait until you can fly the expensive, high skill requirement ships. You can learn the basics and see if you like it in expendable T1 ships with cheap fittings.