Wowiehowies, I must say, this is an awesum announcement. Details for Season 6, and sum sort of a quite detailed plan for the next weeks and munths on what's gunna happen. Thankies so muchies!
So 6 months until the next Season. Either development has slowed down or its going to be double size. And what is the ETA on the FE series 5? D'Angelo said it takes approximately 3 months to make a FE series, so if FEs4 is ending in March(meaning it was finished before then) we should be seeing FEs5 in May/June.
All told, its my goal to have something new in the game nearly every week starting with the second anniversary event and running through the end of April.
Some reallty good news, if you manage to stick to track it looks like Season 5 will have given us 6 months of really good stuff.
I delighted to read the words content in there, and indeed featured episodes, but I have some niggling concern.
There was a pledge sometime ago by the great Stahl that we could expect possibly as many as ten featured series per year. Since his departure I have not seen or heard this restated, or indeed anything close to it. Like many in the community I was overjoyed when I heard that. They are THE best thing about STO. I worry that this idea for expanding high quality content may have been dropped somewhere along the line.
F2P in my epxerience leads to content death... please assure those of us who plan to continue with our loyal subs, that this will be a key development area for the game!
Usually I'm skeptical on these dev diary announcements, butt as I said above, this time it sounds like it's got hands and feet. FE Series 4 is set in stone almost as it seems, however as Nagus said, no FE Series 5 yet ... butt there's much else to read, so I don't need that many FE series in a row, if the rest is going nicely.
Were kicking off the month with a second anniversary event that includes the introduction of the new Odyssey class starship for Federation play and a brand new Klingon flagship for KDF play. Look for more information on these awesome ships later in the month.
A quick PR win can be achieved by confirming these ships will NOT be C-Store exclusives or grab-bag prizes.
CapnLogan already suggested as such. But given the lack of trust Cryptic has engendered these past months, a solid confirmation from the top could only help.
All told, its my goal to have something new in the game nearly every week starting with the second anniversary event and running through the end of April.
LMAO, we have heard this all before. I will believe it when I see it, and when we see it it will appear in the C-Store I am sure :rolleyes:. It's all too little too late, with no FE for nearly 12 months I have a bitter taste in my mouth.
also i like the sound of #the first expansion of the duty officer system'
im glad its not a fire and forget feature they added.
*cough* foundry *cough*
But yeah, I agree - I'm more than a little curious as to what it might contain, I love the system as is so the more the merrier...I hope.
Series 4 coming along at last is VERY much anticipated, we've had content for sure, but it's not been seen as content as it's not episodic - I'd be interested to hear if/when the next series might appear, but I don't want false promises so maybe just as much as a "Yeah, we're going to do one, at some point" would be coolest.
And as for season six, don't keep rushing features, it's content that keeps people playing - put more in THEN go season 6 ;-)
It reads well, but nevertheless there is absolutely no new playable content until end of February and lets face reality...even the FE won't be the snip of Q and resolve the major problem of content drought...STF grind isn't content after the 100th time sorry...
It will be the aniversary of the last real gameplay content by march since the last FE was released last year at the same time.
So instead of making fluff I would rather see playabie stuff in the game... and one other important thing: I really hope the Odyssey and KDF Flagship are obtainable without the absurd and unfair Bug ship fail...
So going on past posts on the foundry, that we won't see anything new until S6. We won't see any new content for the foundry for another 6 months, on top of the 6+ months we have been waiting?.
I'm pretty worried about the Odyssey now, especially since they seem unwilling to talk about it now. It's going to have an advanced version on the c-store right away (probably for 2000 points or more, so that it doesn't completely devalue the Galaxy retrofit) and if it's available in game, it'll be through a hilariously unfair system.
Following rapidly on the heels of the event is the new Dominion featured episode story arc, with five new episodes coming your way through February and into March. March should also see the first expansion for the Duty Officer system and the next set of game features, with some more events and content following though April and May.
Yay! 'bout time.
By "content" does that mean missions or just more eye candy?
The game goes to warp speed in February. Were kicking off the month with a second anniversary event that includes the introduction of the new Odyssey class starship for Federation play and a brand new Klingon flagship for KDF play. Look for more information on these awesome ships later in the month.
Nice....wonder if they'll be worth what they cost in the Cstore...:rolleyes:
The wallet's kinda empty lately...
All told, its my goal to have something new in the game nearly every week starting with the second anniversary event and running through the end of April
Please, let this mean more new missions not just more stuff to look at....*see above*
Were already at work on the design of Season 6, which is being targeted for a June release. So whats on the short list of features being worked on? Were looking at doing some major upgrades on some key parts of the game. Foundry, PvP, and crafting are scheduled to get significant improvements, and there should also be some new features such as a fleet advancement system. Well share more details later as Season 6 comes into better focus.
Since I see no mention of it, any news on the "loosening up" of the KDF so they can start a new character from the beginning as KDF without having to start at level 25?
I was kinda hoping that would be higher on the list of priorities of things to do before reworking existing things.
I think many would appreciate it.
I believe I will take this announcement as the vague and wishful thing that we all know it to be, assuming the Devs mean well but reserve the right to change their minds as events unfold.
I will not consider any of that to be a promise and I will resist the temptation to dismiss it as empty hype. It's just talk. Interesting talk with hopeful signs, but that's all.
Three solid months of actual mission content would be quite welcome. If content comes up lacking from May to Julyish, well, I just won't sub and I'll spend my time grinding dilithium and DO's for free. No big deal.
An enhanced Foundry, now, THAT would be something. As long as it doesn't involve another massive code merge a-la Season 4.
My only question is: define content. For me, new content equals new missions. I'm a trekkie, and I love stories about star trek things. So, I'm looking forward to see if I get answers on what happened to Empress Sela, and about the Iconians etc. The rest of things is game improvements, game events etc. Not content. Don't take me wrong. I like game improvements, and welcome they, but after one year of only seeing game improvements, I'd like to see a bit more emphasis on new missions that advances the plots already in game.
Nevertheless, the path it'ss being laid until April seens good. Just hope it becomes real without "dilithium conversions" and "bug ships" popping on the road.
I would like to see solid confirmation that the Odyssey and Klingon flagship will not be C-Store ships, Grab Bag ships or almost unobtainable from any kind of "luck" based system.
The game goes to warp speed in February. Were kicking off the month with a second anniversary event that includes the introduction of the new Odyssey class starship for Federation play and a brand new Klingon flagship for KDF play. Look for more information on these awesome ships later in the month.
Oh so long ago, it was said that the Odyssey and KDF Flagship would be free in game unlocks.
I would like to see solid confirmation that the Odyssey and Klingon flagship will not be C-Store ships, Grab Bag ships or almost unobtainable from any kind of "luck" based system.
This. I will not spend a penny in the C-Store on anything but the Odyssey between the day the ship is available and the moment I have it. No random boxes, not for a Federation ship!
Thank you for yet another speculative and content-free update, Stephen. At least you're consistent when you feed us empty garbage. Count me among the "I'll believe it when I see it" crowd. And as for the weekly additions...keep in mind this guy's idea of "something new" differs wildly from ours...see Season 5 as the primary example.
This guy and PWE are the worst things to happen to Star Trek Online in...well, pretty much ever. Just wait until those FE's come out (late) and then they don't do pretty much anything else for months.
Priorities are so screwed up it's not funny...why do new and revised mechanics keep taking precedence over new gameplay? I could see if it was laying the foundation for new and varied career progression but that's not on the radar. Tinkering with stats and DPS is really missing the point, which is...thanks for the new skills and point allocations BUT THERE'S STILL NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM.
Hopeful, yes. Nothing besides the FE was really 'promised' which of course is a good thing. This Diary was more of a... 'so we know whats on the agenda' kinda post. not a hard facts post.
Also, toss me in the boat with the NO Odyssey and KDF flagship to grabbag crowd. I will be furious about things if that happens.
Now i understand why a grab bag can be a good thing for cyrptic and i'm not 100% against them. But from the PR side of things, putting super highly desired items in a grab bag is a disaster. The bug ship... well its nice, but the Odyssey will be on a whole other level. just don't do it. Save grab bags for nice, but not :cool:NICE:cool: items.
Question. If STO is going FTP Jan 17 and I have a paid subscription until March, what's going to happen with the time that I paid for?
nothing. there are two types of members. gold and silver. you will remain gold until march and then you have the option of subbing still and keeping gold perks (the 400 c point stipend, continuation of vet rewards) or you unsub.
Question. If STO is going FTP Jan 17 and I have a paid subscription until March, what's going to happen with the time that I paid for?
You will be a Gold member from January 17th til such time that you either cancel your subscription, or Cryptic/PWE is unable to bill you for your subscription.
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Wowiehowies, I must say, this is an awesum announcement. Details for Season 6, and sum sort of a quite detailed plan for the next weeks and munths on what's gunna happen. Thankies so muchies!
~ Meowrika
I will believe it when I see it.
Yeah, let's see how this turns out :rolleyes:
I delighted to read the words content in there, and indeed featured episodes, but I have some niggling concern.
There was a pledge sometime ago by the great Stahl that we could expect possibly as many as ten featured series per year. Since his departure I have not seen or heard this restated, or indeed anything close to it. Like many in the community I was overjoyed when I heard that. They are THE best thing about STO. I worry that this idea for expanding high quality content may have been dropped somewhere along the line.
F2P in my epxerience leads to content death... please assure those of us who plan to continue with our loyal subs, that this will be a key development area for the game!
A quick PR win can be achieved by confirming these ships will NOT be C-Store exclusives or grab-bag prizes.
CapnLogan already suggested as such. But given the lack of trust Cryptic has engendered these past months, a solid confirmation from the top could only help.
CapnLogan's a good 'un - don't make him a liar.
im glad its not a fire and forget feature they added.
LMAO, we have heard this all before. I will believe it when I see it, and when we see it it will appear in the C-Store I am sure :rolleyes:. It's all too little too late, with no FE for nearly 12 months I have a bitter taste in my mouth.
... leaves room and turns on lightsaber
*cough* foundry *cough*
But yeah, I agree - I'm more than a little curious as to what it might contain, I love the system as is so the more the merrier...I hope.
Series 4 coming along at last is VERY much anticipated, we've had content for sure, but it's not been seen as content as it's not episodic - I'd be interested to hear if/when the next series might appear, but I don't want false promises so maybe just as much as a "Yeah, we're going to do one, at some point" would be coolest.
And as for season six, don't keep rushing features, it's content that keeps people playing - put more in THEN go season 6 ;-)
It will be the aniversary of the last real gameplay content by march since the last FE was released last year at the same time.
So instead of making fluff I would rather see playabie stuff in the game... and one other important thing: I really hope the Odyssey and KDF Flagship are obtainable without the absurd and unfair Bug ship fail...
2nd year anniversary grab bags anyone?
Yay! 'bout time.
By "content" does that mean missions or just more eye candy?
Nice....wonder if they'll be worth what they cost in the Cstore...:rolleyes:
The wallet's kinda empty lately...
Please, let this mean more new missions not just more stuff to look at....*see above*
Since I see no mention of it, any news on the "loosening up" of the KDF so they can start a new character from the beginning as KDF without having to start at level 25?
I was kinda hoping that would be higher on the list of priorities of things to do before reworking existing things.
I think many would appreciate it.
I will not consider any of that to be a promise and I will resist the temptation to dismiss it as empty hype. It's just talk. Interesting talk with hopeful signs, but that's all.
Three solid months of actual mission content would be quite welcome. If content comes up lacking from May to Julyish, well, I just won't sub and I'll spend my time grinding dilithium and DO's for free. No big deal.
An enhanced Foundry, now, THAT would be something. As long as it doesn't involve another massive code merge a-la Season 4.
Nevertheless, the path it'ss being laid until April seens good. Just hope it becomes real without "dilithium conversions" and "bug ships" popping on the road.
Oh so long ago, it was said that the Odyssey and KDF Flagship would be free in game unlocks.
CapnLogan said the Flagship would be free to his understanding.
Can we get an OFFICIAL word of this?
Will the Odessey and K'Flagship be free in-game via with no C_Store involved, or has the "plans changed"?
I just don't want another "The Excelsiors will be sold as a bundle" issue with what was said to be free ships.
This. I will not spend a penny in the C-Store on anything but the Odyssey between the day the ship is available and the moment I have it. No random boxes, not for a Federation ship!
This guy and PWE are the worst things to happen to Star Trek Online in...well, pretty much ever. Just wait until those FE's come out (late) and then they don't do pretty much anything else for months.
Priorities are so screwed up it's not funny...why do new and revised mechanics keep taking precedence over new gameplay? I could see if it was laying the foundation for new and varied career progression but that's not on the radar. Tinkering with stats and DPS is really missing the point, which is...thanks for the new skills and point allocations BUT THERE'S STILL NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM.
Hopeful, yes. Nothing besides the FE was really 'promised' which of course is a good thing. This Diary was more of a... 'so we know whats on the agenda' kinda post. not a hard facts post.
Also, toss me in the boat with the NO Odyssey and KDF flagship to grabbag crowd. I will be furious about things if that happens.
Now i understand why a grab bag can be a good thing for cyrptic and i'm not 100% against them. But from the PR side of things, putting super highly desired items in a grab bag is a disaster. The bug ship... well its nice, but the Odyssey will be on a whole other level. just don't do it. Save grab bags for nice, but not :cool:NICE:cool: items.
nothing. there are two types of members. gold and silver. you will remain gold until march and then you have the option of subbing still and keeping gold perks (the 400 c point stipend, continuation of vet rewards) or you unsub.
You will be a Gold member from January 17th til such time that you either cancel your subscription, or Cryptic/PWE is unable to bill you for your subscription.
At that point you will become a Silver member.