Star Trek Online: Here We Go Again!

[Surlyboi]

I'd be willing to start one if you people are ever on at the same time. As for the high-end shit, if you're a VA, you've probably got about 250 tokens laying around. More than enough to outfit a ship with a fuckton of purps.

[MisterNoisy]

I'd be willing to start one if you people are ever on at the same time. As for the high-end shit, if you're a VA, you've probably got about 250 tokens laying around. More than enough to outfit a ship with a fuckton of purps.

No doubt - I've got shuttles and Nova-class ships fitted with MK XI purples atm, since there's not much to do but keep collecting purples once you cap.

[Ghambit]

No doubt - I've got shuttles and Nova-class ships fitted with MK XI purples atm, since there's not much to do but keep collecting purples once you cap.

And this is why I'm not playing.

[Rishathra]

Oh wow. I'll try that hypo trick. I'm sure it would make all the difference.  And I'll try some of the other advice as well. I haven't come across a physicist kit yet though. Perhaps it's a higher level drop than what I'm seeing so far.

I think it is.  At your level I think there are Analyst Kits which are also pretty good.

[UnSub]

STO to go F2P by the end of the year.

Not surprising, and possibly a way of keeping player populations up when the expected juggernaut of SWOR lands.

[Surlyboi]

No doubt - I've got shuttles and Nova-class ships fitted with MK XI purples atm, since there's not much to do but keep collecting purples once you cap.

And this is why I'm not playing.

Oh? Would you rather raid for ship costumes with stupid shoulder pads instead?

[Ghambit]

No doubt - I've got shuttles and Nova-class ships fitted with MK XI purples atm, since there's not much to do but keep collecting purples once you cap.

And this is why I'm not playing.

Oh? Would you rather raid for ship costumes with stupid shoulder pads instead?

Ahh, you didnt say anything about raiding.  Just 'collecting.'

[Mrbloodworth]

STO to go F2P by the end of the year.

Not surprising, and possibly a way of keeping player populations up when the expected juggernaut of SWOR lands.

Sweet, I was holding off buying this because of other games. Also rather hard to get your friends into it when they doubt its good and has no free trial. I myself have been pleasantly surprised by the title. I expected much worse.

[UnSub]

I found STO fun enough, but not $15 a month fun enough.

As much as Cryptic is used as an industry punching bag, I think they make casual MMOs well enough.

[01101010]

Borg invasions are meh on challenge, but purple boxes are nice. 

[Rishathra]

They are easy, but fun, and a nice little detail added to the 'world.'  I like that the command ships look like V'Ger got assimilated.

As to starting a fleet, I'm up for it.  I'm available after 7pm Central most days.  Bat Quadrant?

[Lantyssa]

Nice name.  I don't play, but I approve.

[Malakili]

I found STO fun enough, but not $15 a month fun enough.

As much as Cryptic is used as an industry punching bag, I think they make casual MMOs well enough.

Good news, its going free to play
http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=27569

[Tannhauser]

That's good news.  If they do it right like Turbine did with LOTRO, it could become a cash calf.

Heck, they've already got the store up and running.

[MisterNoisy]

Holy shit, escort ships are insane.

[01101010]

Holy shit, escort ships are insane.

Hate them. Of course, it may be that I have no clue how to use them correctly, but I get fucked every time I fly my Defiant-Retro'd even when I specc'd for it. I do sooooo much better in my assault cruiser. Then again... I am a much more "stand and pound the shit outta stuff while living through it" then a "unleash hell and scamper off for another pass and pray you don't get shot in the face."

That said, I been messing around with my Science Captain this weekend, along with his science class ship and the whole gang. I must say, it is pretty cool but I really wonder if my debuffs do a damn thing. Science Team II with Engy Team I works wonders though...esp in those Borg invasions. I might not pump out a shit load of DPS but I have saved quite a few from blowing up during the matches. All this on my Lt.Cmdr as well.

fake edit: and for shits and giggles, I made my capt and crew into the Scooby Doo team. Scooby was a stretch since trying to adjust the face into a dog was problematic, but the rest are pretty well on - though I made Velma a bit short. And we all fly around in the Mystery Machine.  

[Furiously]

And here I thought I was clever with my "A Team" in space. Actually it's all Vulcan females.

[Merusk]

Wouldn't it then be the "T&A Team"

[01101010]

I'll post pics if I can find the screenshots. Fucking hilarious when you can do team away missions and can bring a Boff. I normally pick Velma or Daphne. The other PC usually comments on it or just laughs.

[MisterNoisy]

Hate them. Of course, it may be that I have no clue how to use them correctly, but I get fucked every time I fly my Defiant-Retro'd even when I specc'd for it. I do sooooo much better in my assault cruiser. Then again... I am a much more "stand and pound the shit outta stuff while living through it" then a "unleash hell and scamper off for another pass and pray you don't get shot in the face."

I played Sci for so long that it's nice to be able to play a purely offensive layout - 2 DHCs + torp up front with turret on the back.  Flying in with Tachyon Beam, Rapid Fire and High Yield makes for much shorter fights than I'm used to.

[Strazos]

As has been mentioned previous, you need to dump Tachyon beam - Science team is WAY better.

At this point I am in a tactical escort...I'm starting to get more skills than I know what to do with.

[01101010]

Hate them. Of course, it may be that I have no clue how to use them correctly, but I get fucked every time I fly my Defiant-Retro'd even when I specc'd for it. I do sooooo much better in my assault cruiser. Then again... I am a much more "stand and pound the shit outta stuff while living through it" then a "unleash hell and scamper off for another pass and pray you don't get shot in the face."

I played Sci for so long that it's nice to be able to play a purely offensive layout - 2 DHCs + torp up front with turret on the back.  Flying in with Tachyon Beam, Rapid Fire and High Yield makes for much shorter fights than I'm used to.

Got my tac VA through all the Borg shit Friday evening. After that, it was all about getting those meddling kids on board and ready to quest. Already have that LtCmd half done with the Borg command ship list. Though, I am fairly unimpressed with the title. meh.

[PalmTrees]

They've put up a f2p/subscriber comparison: http://www.startrekonline.com/f2p_features

Limited inventory, mail, no vet rewards for the free folks.

Is it a game where you collect alot of stuffs? I'm a packrat and the limited inventory so many companies put on their f2p accounts is quite a turn-off.

[luckton]

They've put up a f2p/subscriber comparison: http://www.startrekonline.com/f2p_features

Limited inventory, mail, no vet rewards for the free folks.

Is it a game where you collect alot of stuffs? I'm a packrat and the limited inventory so many companies put on their f2p accounts is quite a turn-off.

I think you forgot the big downside...limited bridge officers.

[MisterNoisy]

As has been mentioned previous, you need to dump Tachyon beam - Science team is WAY better.

At this point I am in a tactical escort...I'm starting to get more skills than I know what to do with.

Good to know - thanks.  I just decided to try going overboard with offense for starters.  I just hit LtCdr on this toon, so I'm still dinking around with loadouts/skills and the like, but it's been fun laying down the wrath of god on the first opposing ship or two in every encounter.

[01101010]

As has been mentioned previous, you need to dump Tachyon beam - Science team is WAY better.

At this point I am in a tactical escort...I'm starting to get more skills than I know what to do with.

Good to know - thanks.  I just decided to try going overboard with offense for starters.  I just hit LtCdr on this toon, so I'm still dinking around with loadouts/skills and the like, but it's been fun laying down the wrath of god on the first opposing ship or two in every encounter.

I do have a fondness for the AoE nightmares my Defiant could unleash. Those Borg encounter sphere groups were fantastic. Cannon spread along with quantum torp spread. Mostly meant me dying with everything training on me after that salvo, but it was fun as shit.

[Hawkbit]

Their transition to F2P is pretty much perfect.  I will almost definitely play this casually when it goes F2P.  Almost anything not covered by having a sub is purchasable as an add-on. 

http://www.startrekonline.com/f2p_features

LotRO flubbed by not allowing monster play to F2Ps, EQ2 flubbed by splitting server types.  STO just seems perfect. 

[Strazos]

Cannon spread along with quantum torp spread. Mostly meant me dying with everything training on me after that salvo, but it was fun as shit.

I wish to hear more about this "spread" business you speak of - I tried torp spread once or twice, but thought all the spread skills were garbage.

[Surlyboi]

The key to the spreads is generally having Jam targeting sensors ready to go after the salvo. De-taunts and sets you up for the next run. Also having some sort of mine layer works kinda well at keeping the more squarely ones at bay.

[Modern Angel]

Their transition to F2P is pretty much perfect.  I will almost definitely play this casually when it goes F2P.  Almost anything not covered by having a sub is purchasable as an add-on. 

http://www.startrekonline.com/f2p_features

LotRO flubbed by not allowing monster play to F2Ps, EQ2 flubbed by splitting server types.  STO just seems perfect. 

Same. Well done.

Noting that LOTRO is making monster play F2P shortly.

[01101010]

The gang!

[Der Helm]

Which reminds me, is there an appearance tab ( ) or something ? I'd much prefer to have my captain run around in his usual uniform instead of his full body armor.

[Strazos]

Right-click the offending item in your inventory, and disable the visuals.

[Der Helm]

The user interface is beyond awfull. Thanks a lot. 

[Hawkbit]

Noting that LOTRO is making monster play F2P shortly.

Really.  That might get me back playing it.  My warg was tons of fun to play.