I think this is a fantastic slap in the face to all the trolls out there, and provides a nice reward to those members of the community who are consistent and constructive.
I personally lack the time to test new content, so I will never benefit from this myself. Even so, I highly approve of this move by Cryptic, and think it is a great idea!
I am unemployed and have too much free time and I do lots of tribble testing. Although I would be more inclined to test if there was something KDF to test with this though. I'd probally test it out if asked to only because I know a lot of people in game that will probally ask me when stuff comes out if its worth it and I usually tell them how I would set it up and they usually buy it afterwards.
I some how am free advertising... I'm still trying to figure out how Cryptic does this to me...
I would probally be the last person to get picked for it though LOL
So if you are needing people and see my name as last one on the list yeah I'll do it. Just let JamJams make that Negh Var Retrofit...
I can't really talk for myself here. I'd love to test the Vesta, however, I lack free time lately.
But since you mentioned "recommending" others in your post, I may be of some use. For what my saying is worth, Dontdrunkimshoot (already posted in this thread) is a perfect candidate for Vesta testing.
(Btw, if you end up having not enough testers -doubt it- and have a longer period of time for testing -not less than a week-, I should be able to find some time to try out a couple PVE/STF builds myself and report back. "@toiva", if needed.)
EDIT: Branflakes, does this new procedure mean the "public" testing (as new ships used to be freely available on a console near ship requisitions) of new shipyard additions is officially over?
TOIVA, Toi Vaxx, Toia Vix, Toveg, T'vritha, To Vrax: Bring in the Allegiance class. Toi'Va, Ti'vath, Toivia, Ty'Vris, Tia Vex, Toi'Virth: Add Tier 6 KDF Carrier and Raider. Tae'Va, T'Vaya, To'Var, Tevra, T'Vira, To'Vrak: Give us Asylums for Romulans.
I have a pretty good eye for details, if there are any problems with the visuals, from missing pinstripes, running lights or flickering windows, i will let you know. With nice big jpegs and big red circles.
I am also a PRO STF Player... IF by some miracle there are enough players on Tribble to test it... ah whatever i can just call my Jupite Force fleeties or the STF-Raiders to jump in.
Heck i could maybe even provide some video footage for STOked (unless you dont like free advertisement?).
...i have a history of getting bugs fixed and even got my very own UI feature added to STO (the hide/unhide button for the XP bar on top of the screen, that was MY idea!!! mine alone! harr harr, you can't have it! no wait you can ), by hunting the Devs down in the right place at the right time ^^
I would like to throw my token in the hat so to say; and also even if I'm picked make it a few suggestions.
I'd like to point out you probably need to test the ship the full set of new reputation powers available to get a true idea of what the ship will look like in the hands of the end game power gamer.
And so on with the I take every shield and heal boost passive and then load out with sci heals.
Anyway if its breakable I bet I can do it, I made a fleetmate go 0-15 with his armatage, garumba, orb weaver, dragon fed cruiser, and advanced escort vs my excelsior retro. And he doesn't fly joke ships example being a fleet star cruiser that he purposefully sits in the elite Dontra's thalaron to prove he can tank it.
Plus who can pass up a chance to shoot down Devs
Edit: seems a bit of tribble miscommunication the powers listed are not close to what they do in some cases for the tiers. rendering the 10% issue a non one likely.
Such as someone whos crit specked with the crit passives now available. As it looks to be available With the reputation system to get a placate on crit from both factions. That would give an acc captain trait with acc x3 weapons with the borg console plus the rep boost 3% a 10% chance on hit to placate. If the placate is a correct passive for both and stackable. That definitely needs to be looked at. I saw that combo for any ship that runs cannons and CRF add the sci boost of 100 active from tier 5 rep, tet glider and a gravity well + tractor beam to drop their defense and get extra boost from your crits and you may have a new "as angry making as siphon drones" build. Sprinkle tac captain cooldowns as desired for more fun.
Sign me up for this one too! I'm thinking of getting one for my Federation Sci character, so would relish the opportunity to make it a sensible, balanced ship!
Tim
P.S. Does beta-testing games count as a plus? Have tested many (including the closed alpha of another popular sci-fi MMO), and several esoteric programs too.
Edit: in-game account @M.Hanson (don't ask... long story)
I would be more than happy to test the ship, although I can't say I have "a history of testing new additions", even though I've been playing the game since beta, checking out most of the tribble updates and such. Still, should I be given the opportunity I will surely provide feedback on the ship's performance and assets, aside from PvP.
If anything, I can't wait to know Vesta's stats. I'm eager to fly it on my sci captain once it goes live.
The Vesta IS the only ship I am waiting for - i would love to test it - but somehow my extremes of opinions likely would count me out as one to be picked - lol
I haven't really done testing like that before, but... I do think I can do it. Already tested S6 on Tribble (my only opportunity, having come in February this year just before the anniversary), and I can certainly try to provide as much (and as little ) feedback as you need (that was a comment on "succinct" :P).
"This is going to be a short flight, so I'm going to be as succinct as possible."
*pause*
"That's pretty succinct."
"Thank you."
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Being a long time PvPer who has flown four of the five types of fed ship (all five if you include the Mobius) and has done testing on tribble since Season 1.2, I'd like to test out the ship. In fact I'm sure you'll find quite a few OPvPers who'd like to test it.
I'd love to help play test the vesta. No stranger to NDAs, beta tested a couple games in the past. PvP'd since this games beta. Done tribble testing quite a bit too.
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I'm hoping this testing feature stays, it'll be a welcome addition.
I personally lack the time to test new content, so I will never benefit from this myself. Even so, I highly approve of this move by Cryptic, and think it is a great idea!
I some how am free advertising... I'm still trying to figure out how Cryptic does this to me...
I would probally be the last person to get picked for it though LOL
So if you are needing people and see my name as last one on the list yeah I'll do it. Just let JamJams make that Negh Var Retrofit...
But since you mentioned "recommending" others in your post, I may be of some use. For what my saying is worth, Dontdrunkimshoot (already posted in this thread) is a perfect candidate for Vesta testing.
(Btw, if you end up having not enough testers -doubt it- and have a longer period of time for testing -not less than a week-, I should be able to find some time to try out a couple PVE/STF builds myself and report back. "@toiva", if needed.)
EDIT: Branflakes, does this new procedure mean the "public" testing (as new ships used to be freely available on a console near ship requisitions) of new shipyard additions is officially over?
Toi'Va, Ti'vath, Toivia, Ty'Vris, Tia Vex, Toi'Virth: Add Tier 6 KDF Carrier and Raider.
Tae'Va, T'Vaya, To'Var, Tevra, T'Vira, To'Vrak: Give us Asylums for Romulans.
Don't make ARC mandatory! Keep it optional only!
I am also a PRO STF Player... IF by some miracle there are enough players on Tribble to test it... ah whatever i can just call my Jupite Force fleeties or the STF-Raiders to jump in.
Heck i could maybe even provide some video footage for STOked (unless you dont like free advertisement?).
...i have a history of getting bugs fixed and even got my very own UI feature added to STO (the hide/unhide button for the XP bar on top of the screen, that was MY idea!!! mine alone! harr harr, you can't have it! no wait you can
I'd like to point out you probably need to test the ship the full set of new reputation powers available to get a true idea of what the ship will look like in the hands of the end game power gamer.
And so on with the I take every shield and heal boost passive and then load out with sci heals.
Anyway if its breakable I bet I can do it, I made a fleetmate go 0-15 with his armatage, garumba, orb weaver, dragon fed cruiser, and advanced escort vs my excelsior retro. And he doesn't fly joke ships example being a fleet star cruiser that he purposefully sits in the elite Dontra's thalaron to prove he can tank it.
Plus who can pass up a chance to shoot down Devs
Edit: seems a bit of tribble miscommunication the powers listed are not close to what they do in some cases for the tiers. rendering the 10% issue a non one likely.
Such as someone whos crit specked with the crit passives now available. As it looks to be available With the reputation system to get a placate on crit from both factions. That would give an acc captain trait with acc x3 weapons with the borg console plus the rep boost 3% a 10% chance on hit to placate. If the placate is a correct passive for both and stackable. That definitely needs to be looked at. I saw that combo for any ship that runs cannons and CRF add the sci boost of 100 active from tier 5 rep, tet glider and a gravity well + tractor beam to drop their defense and get extra boost from your crits and you may have a new "as angry making as siphon drones" build. Sprinkle tac captain cooldowns as desired for more fun.
Tim
P.S. Does beta-testing games count as a plus? Have tested many (including the closed alpha of another popular sci-fi MMO), and several esoteric programs too.
Edit: in-game account @M.Hanson (don't ask... long story)
If anything, I can't wait to know Vesta's stats. I'm eager to fly it on my sci captain once it goes live.
Thank you in advance.
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*pause*
"That's pretty succinct."
"Thank you."
Infinite possibilities have implications that could not be completely understood if you turned this entire universe into a giant supercomputer.
Would be glad to help though.
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