Things I have learned from Star Trek Online

aesica

I learned that it's a good idea to install only front & back, 90-degree-arc torpedo bays on ships designed to shoot sideways.

jkstocbr

I have learned what it feels like to have several characters at cap ... with nothing to do. Seriously, its my first MMO where I have reached cap

sandukutupu

I have learned that not only is there an UP and DOWN in outer space... The Klingons live in the South (Eta Eridani Sector Block) and DS9 is out West of us. North of us is the Alpha Centauri Sector and East is the Regulus Sector... not much there.

The big shock came when I found out by looking at the Galaxy map...

Earth is the center of the Universe.

I'm sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings, but I was more impressed by Spore's Galaxy map years ago.

korfi2go

I learned, that dipliomacy is about running around a lot.

aesica

I've learned that it's possible to perfectly conceal 2 assault rifles, full body armor, and a vast array of other devices beneath skin-tight clothing.

lilchibiclari

beezle23 wrote: »

I think that's true of most MMO's -- both the N00bZone (STO=ESD) and the 1337Zone (STO=DS9) chats will resemble 4Chan and/or YouTube comments.

If only Starbases would have a Bridge Officer trainer and an STF gear store so I didn't have to go to either one...

You can get a BOFF trainer once your Starbase reaches Tier IV, according to the tooltip in-game.

kyeto13

I've learned that diplomacy sometimes involves phasers

I've learned that it only takes 5 seconds to swap out the entire starships deflector dish

I've learned not to have an emotional attachment to my crew members and to swap and trade them out like playing cards.

I've learned Warp core breaches only last anywhere from 15 seconds to 2 minutes, after that, the ship will reset itself.

I have also learned that some people will insist they know everything about the game, especially how to build beautiful Rainbow Oddys.

I have learned that some people take something WAY to seriously in this game.

aesica

I've learned that it's perfectly acceptable to run a MMO by inundating the players with lockboxes and cash shop toys instead of new content.

...oh wait.

(I do enjoy the gameplay and DS9 lulz though, which is why I'm here despite it all!)

centersolace

I learned that toilets do not work in zero gravity.

sandukutupu

centersolace wrote: »

I learned that toilets do not work in zero gravity.

Toilets? I've been using the teleporter to beam the waste directly out of my lower colon into space. :eek:

robdmc

I learned that Orion females always know where the air vents are to stand on.

I learned that to a lot of people optional is the same thing as mandatory.

I learned that bridge officers have the same value as carbon paper and even have the same I.Q.

gpgtx

i learned starfleet must have a stock pile of galaxy class saucer sections

sandukutupu

robdmc wrote: »

I learned that Orion females always know where the air vents are to stand on.

That is NOT from air vents... be afraid, be very very afraid.

marverius

I learned that one should not call in a tactical team while doing the Tholian event. I watched as a poor squad of Redshirts scream, burst into flame, and disappear. It wasn't me who called them in, I was playing an engineer at the time.

But while watching that horrific scene, I also learned, "This game is a Star Trek game after all!"

tankalot42o

hortwort wrote: »

I learned about G.I.R.L.s :frown:

thanks to hort ..........i have unfortunately learned this as well

tankalot42o

sollvax wrote: »

I find the best way to herd cat (i only have one) is to fire an elastic band in the direction you wish her to go

you my friend...... put the "cat" in cattle , lmao

mikewendell

I learned today that Cryptic Studios had a Better Business Bureau rating:

http://www.bbb.org/sanjose/business-reviews/video-games-retail-dealer/cryptic-studios-in-los-gatos-ca-221613

Hmmm, reports used to be accessible. Guess not anymore.

sumghai

I learned to be careful what I asked for, because I might just get it, but in a way I don't like.

(700 Zen for canon EV suits with stats more or less the same as Tholian grind ones, per-character unlock only and no way to equip a full away team with them)

centersolace

I learned that Transporter Officers and Tractor Beam Officers are very different things....

mkilczewski

I learned the old, senile, Klingon, transporter officer in the shipyard, must have friends high up in the Empire. Under a system where incompetence is punishable by death, he is still, very much, alive, and retaining his job. Despite continuously, beaming me back to the shipyard, when I wish to leave.

mkilczewski

I also learned that RCS thrusters, when applied inside a starbase, are capable of applying the delicate, precise, maneuvers (360 degree turns, 360 degree turns in reverse, etc...) that allow multiple 700 meter long starships to dock along side each other, without any catastrophic, incidents, or collisions. Yet in open space, my cruiser turns like a bus, with four flat tires.

lonnehart

I learned that if you even have one... JUST ONE beam/cannon damage type weapon that's different from the other three to five beam weapons in your arsenal (all the same damage type), you're considered a rainbow ship... and thus the laughing stock of all STO players out there...

akaar2

mikewendell wrote: »

I learned today that Cryptic Studios had a Better Business Bureau rating:

http://www.bbb.org/sanjose/business-reviews/video-games-retail-dealer/cryptic-studios-in-los-gatos-ca-221613

Hmmm, .

wow an 'F' not surprised

hpcapulet

lonnehart wrote: »

I learned that if you even have one... JUST ONE beam/cannon damage type weapon that's different from the other three to five beam weapons in your arsenal (all the same damage type), you're considered a rainbow ship... and thus the laughing stock of all STO players out there...

I learned even STO has dregs chat and happiness is turning that channel off.

creamyzombie

sandukutupu wrote: »

Toilets? I've been using the teleporter to beam the waste directly out of my lower colon into space. :eek:

I... no... just... but...

centersolace

mkilczewski wrote: »

I also learned that RCS thrusters, when applied inside a starbase, are capable of applying the delicate, precise, maneuvers (360 degree turns, 360 degree turns in reverse, etc...) that allow multiple 700 meter long starships to dock along side each other, without any catastrophic, incidents, or collisions. Yet in open space, my cruiser turns like a bus, with four flat tires.

I also learned to double check if I have an engine on my ship when switching vessels.

lonnehart

hpcapulet wrote: »

I learned even STO has dregs chat and happiness is turning that channel off.

I've also learned at times, chat can be... interesting. And at other times it can get so bad I'll join an STF just to work it out of my system...

centersolace

lonnehart wrote: »

I've also learned at times, chat can be... interesting. And at other times it can get so bad I'll join an STF just to work it out of my system...

I learned best place to listen to local and zone chat is Ker'rat. You can have some surprisingly philosophical conversations while killing each other there.

drogyn1701

sandukutupu wrote: »

Earth is the center of the Universe.

But in the center of the universe, we are all alone. /headbang \m/

I learned that the Federation prospers when fighting a 7 front war. Why didn't we think of that sooner!

mimey2

I've learned that any ship with over 1,000 crew, doesn't actually repair the hull, they just use the thousands of dead bodies to patch the holes.