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  • voicesdarkvoicesdark Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    When Gene Roddenberry created star trek, he gave each faction's ships a very specific design architecture. Specifically with Star Fleet the Hull, saucer, pylon and nacelle. This structure has been bent twice now with the defiant and the well class, with both of those ships becoming not only iconic, but also well loved.

    Are there any plans to further this with more unique ships made by cryptic that are Star Fleet ships, or is there a chance to see Federation civilian ships added in-game with more unique ship profiles?

    Also, to the same ends is there any chance of another "design a ship" contest where the prize would be the ship made in-game?

    Romulan D'deridex holo-emitter in gpl store til playable romulans come out?
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  • ehgatoehgato Member Posts: 137 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    1st sry for mi english

    -Q1: Proposal/request:
    The galaxy realy need a update is a pay for use ship and a iconic ship.
    Can u add a device to the store only for galaxy class (also Galaxy X ) and this device give the hability of THY3, i think that will give some more bite without over power the ship, if necesary can also give a penalty of -5 to aux for example. the device can be added to the uniform tng session 1, dont forget some ppl (like me) have to pay already 2000(Z) for the galaxy T5

    -Q2: Can the orions have they own bridge class y already have mi carrier but use a standar klingon bridge?

    -Q3:can orion ship atleast use the fleet flag? dont asking for a full set of skins only mi fleet emblem on mi hull.....


    _I am a FAN of StarTrek and i come here in mi first chance starting in f2p and i never understed why the Galaxy class ship is a iconic flag ship (also u have it picture in omega reputation system, and more pics in web related etc) why dont give her a more multirole like setup?

    I know can have a T5 galaxy from store (i already have it) and i know there is a fleet version but:
    Why is like a zombie? it can tank yes but cant give back a bite (dont asking for match a escort) but this ship should be able to figth back.

    And also why the excelcior a more old ship have a better tactical boof? (i know they were refited in dominion war) but the last refit result in the Centaur class http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Centaur_type

    Yes i know u can say Galaxy is a suport ship....But with so many new escort with incresed boff setup out there dont need it anymore because they can fix them self(they dont have a penalty in heal for be a escort, and cruciers dont have a plus for be a suport ship)....
  • captwilhelmcaptwilhelm Member Posts: 99 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Can you say any future plans for the gateway?

    Can we keep hope to see all sector blocks merged in one silgle giant galaxy map?

    It is a fact that the exploration system is one of the system in worst shape. Any plans to revamp it?
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    Thanks Cryptic for introducing the Kelvin Timeline. It remembered why I decided to never more put any money on this game.
  • captainmorgan210captainmorgan210 Member Posts: 43 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Right now there are a lot of star systems that are very, very laggy; it makes it almost impossible to play the existing missions there (one specific example that comes to mind is the distress call response mission in the Alhena system, in the Eta Eridani block; along with several patrol missions). Are there any plans to fix these systems so we can enjoy this content?
  • ieyasutieyasut Member Posts: 4 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    I LOVE New Romulus, but all those collection quest items are putting a real strain on my inventory capacity (I've already bought the maximum amount of C Store expansions for both my Bank and Personal Inventory). Is there a possibility of getting a separate "bag" for items such New Romulus collectibles, Data Samples, and commodities? Perhaps you have some other creative answer for this problem, anything would help.
  • canis36canis36 Member Posts: 737 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Some questions about the EC vendors in game:

    1) Currently we can buy faction appropriate weapons (Phaser/Disruptor for Fed/KDF) up to Mk IX from EC vendors. Has any thought been given to updating this and adding Mk XI gear to the EC stores?

    2) On the KDF side you can purchase turrets, cannons, dual cannons, and dual heavy cannons from the shipyard EC vendors while the Federation is limited to beam arrays and dual beam banks for energy weapons. Can we have the ability to buy cannon-type weapons added to the Starfleet vendors?

    Some questions about the Latinum store:

    1) Is there any chance we will see an update to this anytime in the next few seasons?

    2) If it does update any chance you can add the Mirror Universe hull material for ships that don't appear in the lockboxes (lower tier ships, C-Store ships, etc.)

    Some questions about content releases:

    1) In the run-up to the Season 7 launch there were a number of very interesting and informative Dev Blogs that set the stage for S7 and explained the motivations of some of the involved parties...yet the Dev Blogs are not accessible from in the game and there are some who do not use the website at all. Has any thought been given to ways to get these into the game somehow? Perhaps as added Bridge functionality in the Ready Room or Captain's Quarters?

    2) While I'm aware that new areas of New Romulus will unlock as we progress through the reputation tiers have we seen all the new story and mission content for Season 7 with the rest being C-Store and/or Lockbox releases while you work on Season 8, or did you hold anything in reserve for later?

    3) The Path to 2409 is pretty cool and the new New Romulus history datachips look to be really nifty as well, but having to hunt through the accolades to find and read these is a frigging pain in the butt. Have you considered updating the interface or adding a hookup somewhere inside your ship or at one of the Academies where we can directly access these without having to scroll through a TRIBBLE-load of accolades to find the new one?
  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99 Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    I noticed in an interview that you joked about a Kickstarter-style financed Ferengi faction.

    While it was a joke, I've noticed more gaming, toy, and entertainment companies using this model of financing. (Mattel just did it with a Castle Greyskull remake by Four Horsemen, by taking pledges for pre-orders.)

    I personally like it because it aligns paying for rewards with having a say in the content development process.

    Is that something that Cryptic might seriously investigate?

    I point this out because I think it could be great for something like finishing the Klingon faction. Past metrics have tied sales of Klingon items to KDF development. But the argument could be made that people don't want to buy items for a faction they don't want to play yet. Or people uninterested in personally playing a Klingon may still want to earmark money towards Klingon development because they would benefit from OTHER people playing Klingons. (So this person would have no interest in personally buying KDF bridge officers, ships, or costumes but might be interested in paying for Klingon development if they could claim the rewards on their Federation character.) Folks like PvPers in particular might want to support a healthier Klingon faction not to play personally but for other people to play against them.
  • c0lmustardc0lmustard Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Can you please continue to review prices vs. necessary already established timelines for players with limitations? I'm not asking for massive price drops, but try to make things ascertainable in less time across the spectrum; it's arguable that the amount of real-world time required to obtain resources makes the game more of a chore than a fun thing to relieve stress. (this refers to the new rep system, gear, dil drops and daily's, and all the other hot topics relating to S7 changes no matter which side of the fence you are on)

    Will you please take on more community liaisons or whatever is necessary to see trending topics and at least say something to the rest of us? a 15 page trending thread regarding negative feelings about something as sensitive as a new release is really just bad business. Invest more in your customers both past and potential.


    F2Per by circumstance, not choice.
  • admiralandyadmiralandy Member Posts: 189 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    When will Fleet Assault Cruiser Refit be added as there is a piece of equipment (Metreon Gas Canister) that can fit this.

    Will dilithium rewards be added to Starbase Fleet Aleet, Starbase Blockade, etc as I veiw these as Fleet Actions.

    Will Fleet Marks become a side bonus award as with Azure Nebula and Vault: Ensared to omega mark awarding action.

    Will the officer daily have the 5 fleet mark awarded increased to 50 marks. When grinding on a 900 fm project 5 marks really doesn't do much.

    Will fleet mark requirements be reduced as dilithium requirements have been on fleet projects.

    Will dilithium costs on end game items be reduced.
  • atatassaultatatassault Member Posts: 1,008 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    1)In the last Ask Cryptic, you mentioned the possibility of increasing the level cap in the future, and how T6 ships might come with that.

    After Cryptic has heavily monetized T5 Ships, Fleet Ships, and Lock box ships (which is not inherently bad), how would you handle T6 ships? Anybody who has bought a few of these would essentially be down a lot of money. Would you upgrade all the paid for ships to T6? Or give players free access to T6 versions of their T5 ships?



    2)Will the KDF be getting a 3 Pack Science Vessel counterpart to the Vesta? They got the Bortas along side the Odyssey, it only seems fair they'd get a similar science ship. And will there be a 3 Pack Escort sometime in the future?
  • drxylordtaodrxylordtao Member Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    With Fleets getting all sorts of exclusives, What exclusives do you have in mind for the dedicated soloist? When can we start to see them?
  • argent007argent007 Member Posts: 220 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Mr. DStahl

    I noticed you admitted that removing dilithium rewards from the STFs....was a huge mistake on your part, and furthermore, reversed it, awfully quickly too i might add.

    On this note, when will Exchange fixes and improvements be coming to us? Exchange has been broken since Season Six launched, and the 'All' tab remains unusable, as well as the exclusion of two Duty Officer buttons in the Exchange.

    Also, in S7, it's nice that we can designate our default shuttle, but this seems to be bugged a little bit in that even in your capital ship (starship if you must), it shows the name and class info of your shuttlecraft......what is the timeline of getting this bug fixed?
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  • maicake716maicake716 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    so.... about this pvp thing.

    when is it going to get better?

    eta on a new map?

    eta on a new gameplay mode?

    eta on when pvp can start earning rewards for all this pve stuff that drastically effects pvp?
    mancom wrote: »
    Frankly, I think the only sound advice that one can give new players at this time is to stay away from PVP in STO.
    Science pvp at its best-http://www.youtube.com/user/matteo716
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  • daharmasterklagdaharmasterklag Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Dan you've said in the past you had no plans for futher KDF CStore ships but any chance that will change before the end of the year? If not then when?

    I'd like to see a C-Store Haj Heavy Bird of Prey with 10 console slots and some decent hull/shield stats & modifiers, we've got nothing to compete with all the Smurfy (Fed) ships out now and have been falling further and further behind the power curve. The Fleet Hos'sus is just plain yuk to me and the anemic stats stink even if it wasn't so visually unappealing.

    Supposedly season 8 will have some KDF content, we hear little if anything ever said about plans for our faction other than 'you'll get something someday ..perhaps better luck next year', anything you would share?
  • psycoticvulcanpsycoticvulcan Member Posts: 4,160 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Can you tell us when the Tholians will be hitting the Foundry? And what's the status of patrols and despawning NPCs?

    In the September State of the Game, you stated the STO team was hoping to create a playable Romulan faction. Season 7 establishes that the Romulan Star Empire as we know it has all but collapsed. So what form would a playable Romulan faction take? Would it be Senator Harmien's militants? The Tal Shiar? D'Tan's unificationists?

    I've noticed that Terran Empire ships sometimes accompany the Tholians. Is there a reason for this?

    I'm loving Season 7 so far. What can we expect in the near future in terms of mission content, new ships, and the Foundry?

    Are you still working on an "Exploration revamp"?

    Are you still planning to fix PvP, or is it dead for good now?

    What happened to Handsome Phaser Guy on the front page? Is he ever coming back?
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    "Critics who say that the optimistic utopia Star Trek depicted is now outmoded forget the cultural context that gave birth to it: Star Trek was not a manifestation of optimism when optimism was easy. Star Trek declared a hope for a future that nobody stuck in the present could believe in. For all our struggles today, we haven’t outgrown the need for stories like Star Trek. We need tales of optimism, of heroes, of courage and goodness now as much as we’ve ever needed them."
    -Thomas Marrone
  • orondisorondis Member Posts: 1,447 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    1. Any plans for more of the new Destroyer type?

    2. Any further news on the Ambassador class?

    3. Would it be possible to introduce a method to kick AFKers/Griefers from a match/event such as PvP and STFs?

    4. Oh and when will the fleet assault cruiser refit be released?
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  • omfg4202omfg4202 Member Posts: 28 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Why don't you read the following forum thread? "Cryptic's compromise - are we happy with it?"

    To summarize it, a lot of people are not accepting this feint as compromise. They want an apology for these dirty tactics and for lying to us. They want you to look at the elephant still in the room, the giant dilithium paywall and multiple resource-heavy mutually exclusive development paths you're still forcing on us, increasing the overall hassle of earning STF loot by a thousand percent. They want to know why you are so keen to force us to play the game in ways we don't enjoy and charge us a hefty fee for it?
    KIRK:That which you call Ee'd Plebnista was not written for the chiefs or the kings or the warriors or the rich and powerful, but for all the people! These words were not written only for the Yangs, but for the Kohms as well! They must apply to everyone or they mean nothing! Do you understand?
  • ocp001ocp001 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    As one of the minority players that regularly spend 100$-200$ monthly on STO I was curious as to what exciting new additions are on the horizon to keep my business (and players like me)?

    Are we going to see an upgrade to the Odyssey class ships? Some new skins/parts/console set would be a welcome add on(s) worthy of lobi/zen.

    Any word on saucer separation for the Dreadnought cruiser? Or an expansion of the dreadnought line of ships (Still hoping for an Odyssey dreadnought!)? Any plans to fix the accuracy issues with the phaser spinal lance?

    Recently cruisers have been the subject of scrutiny regarding lack of DPS and ability to hull tank. Science ships received sensor analysis to help them do damage, will cruisers receive some sort of ship specific ability?

    Regent fleet refit? Chimera refit? Both ships are underpowered vs fleet and other ships like h vesta.

    PvP updates?

    Finally:
    Thanks for season 7. Don't let the dilithium vampires get you and the team down. They wail and gnash their teeth whenever change occurs.
  • jer5488jer5488 Member Posts: 506 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    I still love the game and the job you and your staff are doing - I do have a couple of questions I'd love answered though.

    Are you ever going to expand the game in a non-combative way? Such as - making more random 'explore space' missions. Puzzles on planets. Running into Ardra and having to outwit her - things like that. As much fun as blowing stuff up and the like is, some more 'Trek' missions would be ideal in my opinion.

    Is the Venture class Saucer ever going to have it's missing windows fixed?

    Is there going to be a Fleet Assault Cruiser?


    Thanks in advance if you pick any of my questions.
  • redfriarredfriar Member Posts: 31 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    First I must say, I LOVE the New Romulus adventure zone. It feels like there is no shortage of things to do with many rewards.

    While playing on New Romulus, it became apparent that inventory space is really at a premium these days. Are there any plans on expanding our available bank/inventory space? I seem to recall a member of the Cryptic team mentioning in an interview that part of the problem is the amount of data that would have to be loaded for each character in a zone. What if we had some zone-specific inventories? For instance: a commodities inventory on our ships for doff missions, ship equipment inventories in shipyards, New Romulus mission items that remain in the New Romulus zone.

    As things are right now, it can be discouraging logging in to be greeted by some inventory management. Swapping equipment around takes awhile and too often it boils down to deciding between a number of cool items or the inputs for even more cool items.
  • azurianstarazurianstar Member Posts: 6,985 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    1) Why doesn't the Armitage and the Regent have 10 Console slots, but the Steamrunner Refti and Vesta do?

    2) Why not unique bridges for these ships?

    3) Why do Embassies have an option that doesn't require Dilithium for progression like Starbases?

    And why the 50 Uncommon DOFFs per Project at Tier 1, when the Recruiting mission now asks for Dilithium?

    4) Why isn't the Taw Dewa Sector not following canon. The Archer System is 31 Light years from Earth, not 50. And the new Romulan Homeworld is in Klingon space? They feeling generous?

    5) When are Klingons going to get new ships? We still yet to see the canonical K'Vort and VoD'legh or the semi-canoncial Qang.

    6) Why did you change the STFs when the new changes hurt players finishing sets than it helped.

    7) We going to see more grinding in Season 8 or have something fun?
  • dma1986dma1986 Member Posts: 541 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    What exclusives do you have in mind for the dedicated soloist? When can we start to see them?
    Why is a dedicated soloist playing an MMO? :confused:



    Dan, please don't pick my question to drxylordtao as one of your questions to answer :P
  • rumbleprumblep Member Posts: 131 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    When is the Video Driver crashing bug gonna get a peek taken at it?
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  • piwright42piwright42 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Can we get some persistent PvP. Can we get a storyline that changes with the outcome of PvP matches to go with that persistent PvP?

    Common, you can't say storyline without saying STO.
    If you are a pickle in a pickle jar you know every pickle's different, sort of, but really they're all just pickles...
    They taste the same.
  • ebrithil1ebrithil1 Member Posts: 6 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Dear Cryptic,

    As much as I love all the new content you've been pushing out for the Feds, I like my Klingons too. When can we expect to see you fulfill the promise you made to expand the content on the red side?
  • redstarsweredstarswe Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Are you aware of the problem with our bridge officers decloaking us when they need to "talk" with us? If not, you should be aware, if you are aware, please acknowledge the existance of this feature and go tell the people responsible. It is a minor annoyance, but still an annoyance.
    A contract is a contract...(but only between Ferengi).
  • maddog0000doommaddog0000doom Member Posts: 1,017 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    redstarswe wrote: »
    Are you aware of the problem with our bridge officers decloaking us when they need to "talk" with us? If not, you should be aware, if you are aware, please acknowledge the existance of this feature and go tell the people responsible. It is a minor annoyance, but still an annoyance.

    the decloaking bug is not a bug and WORKING AS INTENED lol
    atleast that what we have been told
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  • maddog0000doommaddog0000doom Member Posts: 1,017 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    any chance the stuff in account bank could be taken out like the comdaties in the normal bank. so we dont have to keep running back and forth to a console to use account bank.
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  • kobayashikumihokobayashikumiho Member Posts: 8 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Hello Captains!

    Please post your questions below and dStahl will answer selected questions from all those received. Please post them today as I will ship questions off to Dan tomorrow.

    Also, remember that questions will not be answered in this thread -- answers will be posted in an upcoming "Ask Cryptic" Web Feature that should be released before the end of the month.

    Cheers,

    Brandon =/\=


    When will the Assimiliated Lock Box be introduced?

    Will the Life Time Subscription ever be a lock box prize?

    Will the Life Time Subscription ever be added to the Zen store?
  • luxchristianluxchristian Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    When will we see the logos of our fleet in the starbases?

    Will there be more customization of the starbases?

    Will PVP get more love?

    Does it even makes sense to create more PVP content for the Startrek crowd?

    Will there be more different Fleetactions? Or factions crossover Fleetevents. Like STF's lite xD
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