REDALERT: New Info from Executive Producer dStahl

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[8:35] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Good afternoon everyone - and Happy 3 years to STO


[8:37] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: I wanted to hop on here to apologize the for the downtime over the last 24 hours - the engineers are tracking down some networking issues this week - we are almost out of the woods


[8:39] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We may be able to spring for some more Dietary Supplments


[8:43] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: The amount of Dilithium players are earning per day is higher than it has ever been...btw


[8:43] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We will consider fused gear along with other crafting ideas when we re-look at crafting in a future update


[8:44] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Crafting is not in the May update - it is after


[8:44] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: RE: Tarantula - wow that would be crazy


[8:44] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: RE: Borg ships - that could be sometime later this year


[8:45] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: The term "Season 8" is dead to me - the next update is bigger than a season


[8:47] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: There is an update in May but I've stopped calling it Season 8 - it is something different


[8:48] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: May release will have a name - has not been revealed yet


[8:49] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We aren't talking about what is in the May update yet. Sorry but no spoilers allowed (yet)


[8:49] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: It would be great to see some ideas on the forums about how to make First Contact Day awesome


[8:50] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: RE: Ruins of Kunark - hahaha nice one


[8:51] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We can't wait to have Denise Crosby back in the studio to work on more episodes with us - that was a blast


[8:52] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Denise is coming back in March to work on more missions with us.


[8:52] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We would love to have more cast members - but it is really tricky with rules


[8:53] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: John DeLancie would be someone we would want to have in if at all possible


[8:54] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Well - they are all "Q" - but it is Q Jr in our game


[8:54] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We'd still like to have John for some episodes


[8:55] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: I don't think you realize how much money my little pony makes


[8:55] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: That is big business compared to little ol' free to play STO


[8:56] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: BTW - we are having our 1st Annual Star Trek Cook Off at work today to celebrate 3 years. We should take pics of the Trek dishes that we made and post them


[8:57] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: we haven't seen the dishes yet - the competition begins at 2:30pm


[8:59] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Bakula would be awesome! We have plans to do some Xindi stuff in a little bit


[8:59] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: little bit = one of our upcoming updates


[9:00] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: I've heard rumor they are working on Suliban but I haven't seen the concepts yet


[9:01] [Admin] Attention Captains: The shard will be coming down for emergency restart in 29 minutes.


[10:13] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Here to answer questions - go ahead and ask


[10:14] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: KDF updates are coming this year - not going to share details yet


[10:14] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Andorian Ship in Feb


[10:14] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Andorian ship might be ship(s)


[10:15] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: There is discussion of Fekhiri story extension, but focus will be on war


[10:15] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Flamethrower is still in qa - needs a few more fixes first


[10:15] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Foundry Spotlight rewards are going to be like normal foundry rewards (aka every mission gives rewards no cooldown) but better than normal foundry - coming in Feb


[10:16] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: RE: Specific Costume Issues - I don' thave specific details on each costume - you'll have to email me at dstahl@crypticstudios.com and I'll dig into each


[10:17] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Server Stability = Way more people than we expected (we expected a lot too) and we had to add more power/db streamlines -


[10:17] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: re: Ship issues or specific bugs =- email me directly and I will dig into each


[10:17] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: RE: Shield modes - interesting idea - I'll pass it to systems guys


[10:18] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Jem Attack Ship may be back soon - working on details


[10:18] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Ambassador is headed to Fleet Store - not C-Store from what I heard


[10:18] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Cryptic does not handle GMs - that is perfect world sorry


[10:18] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Amb. and Odyssey will be coming to Foundry this year


[10:19] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are discussing more tiers to starbases - no details to share yet


[10:24] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Cryptic does not handle GMs - that is perfect world sorry " What?


[10:19] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We may have multiple ships under you command in space when we hit Fleet Admiral ranks


[10:19] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Inventory space/ship slots is something we are working on for next update


[10:20] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Our next major update is in May - i cannot discuss any details yet


[10:20] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Temporal Ambassador mission will be permanent addition to game - T5 Ambassador is limited time tho


[10:21] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Re: Weapon Stats/Balancing - email me and I'll forward to the math folks


[10:21] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are looking into additional localizations for STO in 2013 - we haven't confirmed which languages yet, but I've heard possibly Portugeuse as a top contender


[10:22] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Customizeable Kits are on the docket for 2013


[10:22] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We will most likely go to Delta Before Gamma


[10:23] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: PVP Updates is after May update


[10:23] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Server was down to add more capaity for the shard


[10:23] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We have more REps on the way - PVP, Tholians are two at top of list


[10:24] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: T3 Ambassador will be available indefinitely - T5 limited time


[10:24] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: It is a personal goal to get factions to where they need to be - I've said this for years and you'll just have to wait and see


[10:25] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are considering a kickstarter model for ship designs - just discussions at this point


[10:25] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Re-Trait is in the works - Re-Species is a possibility but we haven't finalized that part yet


[10:26] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Our Fleet is at Level 3 and grinding like the rest of you


[10:26] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Fleet Marks for PvP is a distinct possiblity


[10:26] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Re-Trait will allow you to reset traits and or add more than before


[10:27] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Jem Attack Ship is coming soon - working on details now


[10:27] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Crafting is most likely end of 2013 or early 2014


[10:27] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: New UI that Thomas the Cat is working on is a reskinning and reLCARsing of existing UI - improving - not replcaing


[10:28] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: For bugs, issues, costume comlplaints, etc - email me I don't have all bug status in my head


[10:28] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Yes we are going to 6 day work weeks at least for next two months - we have a lot to do


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Mostly complete transcript found here: Click to view alternative thread.

pwebranflakes

Copied the post here too Sorry everyone! I thought he was going to be in Zone chat. Thanks, kalecto, for the transcript!

Cheers,

Brandon =/\=

sparhawk

Thanks for the post!

crazy6665

really lol that will be interesting if you wondering what i am talking about is the convo from dastal saying borg ships sometime this year in a lockbox

synthscanner

No problem, he talked more after 3 minutes past the hour, but it was just relating to the emergency maintenance and he said he'd be on Tribble throwing a 30 minute party but I logged off after that...

gammadelta2

No

Please, all that its good and holy, no.
I'd rather see them as a playable race than have federation and kdf captains flying around in the alpha quadrants arch enemy's vessels.

That is just my opinion, one I feel strongly about.

phalanx01

Well, we got conquered by the Dominion, suppose Borg is the next "logical" step? CBS approving this is a bit weird really. Makes the entire excuse of "no T5-Constitution" moot.

plox21

NO , better add vulcan/andorian/telarite ships instead.

eisenw0lf

Ok, so Denise will do some voiceovers for Cryptic again, presumably as 'Sela' and the update in May is going to be bigger than every season before. Doesn't sound like it's just going to be some FE.


Romulan faction, here we come. I will march beneath the Raptor's wings.

crazy6665

they will make tons of money with borg ships and that's why they will do it

sparhawk

crazy6665 wrote: »

they will make tons of money with borg ships and that's why they will do it

Thread winner here.

starmagexx1

because SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

tpolebreaker

FYI Mr. Stahl, Kunark was the best... expansion... ever! Hehe... (Well, maybe Velious...)

zerobang

he also said the Ambassador would as far as he knows NOT go into the C-Store but a Fleet Version is likely.

lordmalak1

Hmmm... incoming: Xindi, Suliban, more Denise Crosby eps, bigger than a season update.

sounds good !

phalanx01

zerobang wrote: »

he also said the Ambassador would as far as he knows NOT go into the C-Store but a Fleet Version is likely.

Hope so, I've tried the Ambassador out (RA version) and it performs rather well. Wouldn't mind seeing it as a fleet ship soon with 10 console slots

crazy6665

biggest news in here is borg ships coming maybe this year and that's prob when i leave I can't ever see federation flying borg ships

meurik

Hmm, not a single one of the questions I asked, appear in the transcript.

EDIT: Nevermind, just noticed the timestamp is before my questions appeared.

webdeath

Thanks for the post.. and you heard it from Stahl...BORG lockbox ships in 2013!

lolimpicard

This post has been edited to remove content which violates the Perfect World Entertainment Community Rules and Policies . ~BranFlakes

brigadooom

Paid expansion. Will you (pay to) march beneath the raptor's wings (for the new [mini]faction?)?

azurianstar

Hey Alecto, how about condincing that conversation to just Stahl and those asking the questions?

Sure some people would like their privacy.

malkarris

So, the Borg finally met their match, and it was PWE.

I will max tip with all my characters anyone who makes a good foundry missions based on that and tells me about it.

But yeah, I think that's one lock box I can say I will be missing out on. Though I said that about this one and here I am, grinding away. I really do wish there were more racial ships besides the vulcan ones and the "enemy" ships from lock boxes. The Star Trek universe is more than starfleet and the KDF, even within the Federation and the Empire.

And Fleet Ambasador and KDF one as well, yes please.

And I really, really hope that if this isn't a new romulan faction they tell us now.

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[10:30] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are going to support your choice UI coloring


[10:30] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are fairly confident the launcher issue from earlier this week is resolved after working all week with the ISPs to track down the routing issues


[10:31] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: More Fleet Ships are coming - I don't have the list


[10:31] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Bridges - Maybe - but they are low priority


[10:31] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Email me if you think a mission timer is wrong - we'll fix it


[10:31] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Delta before Gamma


[10:32] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Galaxy will get Saucer Sep - damnit!


[10:32] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Real customizeable interiors is a goal but about a year off from reality


[10:32] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We do plan to retrofit older events like CE and Kerrate - we may not revamp them, but may take concept and remake them


[10:33] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Bugkeeping is constant - we release bug fixes every week


[10:33] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: I've GOT FAITH OF THE HEART>......


[10:33] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: STFs in the latter part of the year if all goes according to plan


[10:34] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: email me specific cases and fleet info if your fleet is in a weird state - I'll investigate


[10:34] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Foundry on your ship is a ways off


[10:34] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Older Fleet Actions will return at some point once they get remastering


[10:35] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are going to be adding more costume options for the next big update - more than normal


[10:36] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Kits for KDF could be next season - it is potentially part of kit revamp


[10:36] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are considering Risa for a future summer event


[10:36] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Character Creation Options are getting an overhaul for next update


[10:37] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We are redoing our Character Creator for May - almost completely remade


[10:37] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We will continue to make missions around Trek - sometimes that will be story - sometimes that will be big ships duking it out


[10:37] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: but we want to stay focused on "TREK"


[10:38] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: No current plans to reduce fleet ship prices


[10:39] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Existing character models will remain valid for next may


[10:39] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: We will lean towards fLeet marks being for fleet play only


[10:40] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: we have on our mid-term goals the revamp of BOFF abilities and training along with ship loadouts and ease of training


[10:40] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: If you have bugs that are causing you grief and feel they are criticial -= email me - we have a huge bug database - we continue to squash them weekly


[10:41] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Cryptic Designed Ships are coming - some in May


[10:41] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Refuses to be baited by KDF trolls - I said my peace earlier


[10:42] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: I'll repeat - it is my personal goal to resolve factions in the game. If I coudl say more, I would


[10:42] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: C++


[10:43] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Level cap increases are in design right now - will happen over next 12 months or so


[10:44] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Fleet Admiral will be max skillpoint cap - but there will be alternate advancement and future reps


[10:44] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Fleet Maps for Foundry -= great idea - ZeroniusRex is the person to hit up for that


[10:44] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Season 8 is dead to me - the May Update is bigger than a Season and will be called something else


[10:45] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Silver members will get access to ships at FAdmiral

jexsamx

Borg lockbox? TRIBBLE that.

I say a better idea is a series of VERSUS lockboxes using the same faction-neutral distribution method the Temporal ships used. The boxes themselves would be mostly faction-neutral but the higher end rewards would be faction-specific.

So, for example, an Orion vs Vulcan lockbox. Lesser rewards could be a unique Lirpa, a new robe costume w/ hood, a new dancer's belt, and a new style of anklet sandals with match wrist decorations.

The requisite weapons pack would contain Vulcan Disruptor ground gear and Orion Disruptor space gear. The ground gear could have a slow/placate effect, and the space weapons having an additional chance to proc to lower engine power on hit.

And finally your big rewards; Vulcan and Orion cruisers with tactical leans.

For the Lobi Store; Vulcan and Orion Escorts. The Orion Escort comes with a freebie low-grade Interceptors hangar.

Add a Vulcan console with some active power and an Orion hangar pet with unique abilities. Toss in a belt with an IDIC buckle for Feds and a new skirt for KDF in the costume category and a random weird pet and this thing is complete.

And you could do this for other major races. Tellaraite vs Nausicaan, Andorian vs Lethean, Caitian vs Ferasan. I'd be willing to bet even with the resources spent on KDf stuff, they'll make their money back. It's no different than any other themed lockbox, appealing only to a few niches at a time, and those sell well.

krypal

Very nice job dstahl

This is the sort of behaviour that keeps your fans and customers happy.
A nice little chat with some hints of things to come.

Well i don't know about other people but i am impressed and would like to say thanks for spending the time.

:D:D

lordgyor

I thought at first it was the Romulan Adventure Zone, I was septical of a Romulan faction, but this seems to more or less confirm it. The Spotlight Video, more work with Denise aka Sela, the may update is bigger then a season (only a expansion pack type would be bigger).

The good news this means a full 1-50 Klingon faction, otherwise the Romulans wouldn't be coming, which means they are ahead of thier schedule on Klingon content because this desision would have to be made relatively early in the development of the update formily called Season 8.

Really now that they have a larger development team, more tools and the like, and the time to intergate them into the team, it makes sense that Sto would reach the tipping point, where this would happen.

If they can do 1.5 factions, plus stuff for the Federation side, in one update it bodes well for future updates.

I also find it interesting the there will be a borg lockbox, which means Borg ships.

Whose crew is going to want to serve on a borg cube? Creepy much!

First Contact day must be the spring festival they were talking about.

The starting point for thoughts on FCD (first contact day), is that one must start with themes. Obviously that would be first contact, spring, and new beginnings.

I'm thinking maybe it could explore the first contact not just of the Federation, but of both the Klingons and Romulans, or making first contact with a new race.

Plus a ship must be choosen as the First Contact day prize. What race says spring to you the way the Breen say winter?

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[10:46] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Crew of Bortasq is part of a potential KDF storyline - no details to share yet


[10:46] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: There will be Seasons in the future - next update is not a season


[10:47] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: May = Big Update, then we go back to season for a while


[10:47] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Lifetime accounts will be on sale a couple times a year - don't have dates on me


[10:48] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Scimitar ship is reserved for any future Romulan Faction


[10:48] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Btw - I have 10 minutes before I have to go - I'm reading and responding as well as I can - if I don't get to your question email me: dstahl@crypticstudios.com


[10:49] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: more emotes - I've heard this is coming but I can't remember which emotes


[10:49] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Classic Retrofits are possibly an idea for future Crafting


[10:49] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Vet Rewards are at max for now, but we may reconsider that in the future


[10:50] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Vulcan ships - hmm... nothing in the works - if you have an idea, share


[10:51] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: New Subscriber Benefits are coming in May update


[10:52] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Captains Table definitely needs love - no eta yet though - other subscriber and lt benefits being dicussed tho


[10:52] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: May update is going to be awesome in my opinion


[10:52] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: the teaser image was pretty cool


[10:52] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Other Trek Game ships are tricky - they must have clearance from CBS for us to use them


[10:53] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Custscene editor for Foundry is something we've discussed but it is a ways off


[10:53] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Optional Objectives for Foundry is something we've always wanted, but it is tricky - we are asking Neverwinter if they can look into it since they have all the Foundry code going on at the moment


[10:54] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Elite Forces was a great game


[10:54] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Ent J is not going to happen according to CBS


[10:54] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Re: Foundry Combat/Non-combat - we are looking into it, but for now rewards are based on other metrics - more filtering may be possible in future tho


[10:55] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Not sure when next Zen sale is - that is all Perfect World


[10:56] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Again - if you didn't get your question answered or you missed the answer I gave previously - email me and I'll do what I can to respond


[10:56] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: I'm not at liberty to discuss May update in detail


[10:56] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Must head out to work - enjoy the anniversary and we'll chat again soon


[10:57] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: AGAIN: EMAIL ME if you really have an issue that you feel is critical - I will do my best to investigate - DSTAHL@CRYPTICSTUDIOS.COM


[10:58] [REDALERT] <Dev> Oaks@dstahl: Thanks - heading out - HERE"S TO 3 MORE YEARS OF STO!!! AND BEYOND!!!

gstamo01

I'm just glad the concept of a Season 8 is dead. I hated the idea of going beyond 7. It's not very Trekkish.

jexsamx

Did he seriously okay us emailing him directly with questions?

Hm...

...if someone will help me format my Versus Lockbox idea properly, I'll credit you when I send it along.

diogene0

jexsamx wrote: »

Borg lockbox? TRIBBLE that.

Seconded, seeing people flying borg ships would be really silly and completely ridiculous. We've spoken many times about borg lockboxes and there was some sort of consensus around the fact that no one really wants to fly a sphere or a cube. It would make no sense. Assimilated faction ships would be cool though.