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Legacy of Romulus Dev Blog #46

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  • drkaczsdrkaczs Member Posts: 22 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    If there is more then 1 cruiser in a party and there using different powers do we get both buffs or only 1?
  • tpolebreakertpolebreaker Member Posts: 266 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    WTB a complete list showing which ships will count as what... and some idea if something similar will be happening for science ships or if they should be included in this cruiser revamp or what. i.e. what does a Vesta count as?
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  • ussultimatumussultimatum Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    What, are you still living in last year? That already happened without this feature.

    It wasn't as clear cut as it is now. :rolleyes:


    The funniest part is that the devs gave "Cruisers" the aggro tank mode, that's their special bonus.
  • thecosmic1thecosmic1 Member Posts: 9,365 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    drkaczs wrote: »
    If there is more then 1 cruiser in a party and there using different powers do we get both buffs or only 1?
    As I understand it you get both. You just don't get double-buffs if 2 Cruisers are using the same one.
    STO is about my Liberated Borg Federation Captain with his Breen 1st Officer, Jem'Hadar Tactical Officer, Liberated Borg Engineering Officer, Android Ops Officer, Photonic Science Officer, Gorn Science Officer, and Reman Medical Officer jumping into their Jem'Hadar Carrier and flying off to do missions for the new Romulan Empire. But for some players allowing a T5 Connie to be used breaks the canon in the game.
  • suavekssuaveks Member Posts: 1,736 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    So Romulan ships don't get a thing? Why...? :\ They basically have a couple of Battle Cruisers that are already kind of behind many other ships in the game, especially after the release of the Scimitar. Why not give D'deridex and Haapax these commands as well? Or at least two, like Strategic Maneuvering and some other one.

    Also, are the FX of these abilities always on...? Because it may be kind of a mess with multiple cruisers, each with its own area circle around it all the time.



    Oh, Avenger 5:3 weapon layout confirmed... *sigh* Now we know why it doesn't have a hangar...
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  • captainednacaptainedna Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Wow, so full BFAW Cruiser teams will now be the defacto Top Team comp in PvE?

    How the wheel turns.

    dps class = cruisers and sci ships (fbp -if some other guy dares to try a apa strike) ....

    escorts = nerf double tap ,nerf tac gdf .

    new pve/pvp missions that require cruisers /sci ships = zero


    yet they still cry about escorts and bug ships. :rolleyes:
  • lianthelialianthelia Member Posts: 7,882 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Now if only Science ships could dump SST and get something more creative and interesting like this...
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  • gorngonzollagorngonzolla Member Posts: 172 Cryptic Developer
    edited October 2013
    Dumb question (addressed to Devs and Players alike): Which ships exactly constitute the Dreadnought class?

    Obviously the Galaxy-X, and I'm assuming the Zen-Odyssey & Bortas'que are included. Would the free versions of the latter be counted too?
    How about the "Vo'quv Dreadnought"? Admittedly, that's the NPC version, not the playable Carrier, but I'm curious nevertheless.

    There are only three Dreadnoughts in game currently:

    1) Galaxy-X Dreadnought Cruiser
    2) Jem'Hadar Dreadnought Carrier
    3) Scimitar Dreadnought Warbird

    Of these 3 Dreadnoughts, only the Dreadnought Cruiser (Galaxy-X) will receive the Cruiser Commands.

    Regards,
    Phil "Gorngonzolla" Zeleski
  • orondisorondis Member Posts: 1,447 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Will this ability effect pets and allied NPCs (for example the starbase in starbase defense)?

    I'm guessing yes to the pets, but not sure about allied NPCs.
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  • ceekayzeroceekayzero Member Posts: 411 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    jam062307 wrote: »
    Oh I read the blog, exclusive on release for the new Avenger class starship, coming to all other cruisers soon(tm). Gotta make a buck first!

    Our Tor'khats just became more awesome...for free!

    Also, I suspect that the new KDF ship we're getting in early next year will be the 5/3 5 tac console battle cruiser the Klingons deserve.
  • suavekssuaveks Member Posts: 1,736 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    ceekayzero wrote: »
    Also, I suspect that the new KDF ship we're getting in early next year will be the 5/3 5 tac console battle cruiser the Klingons deserve.
    Don't forget a hangar. ;p
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  • thecoffinflythecoffinfly Member Posts: 203 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    So, will the Odyy be receiving this too?
    Including the Sci. one?
  • splitboysplitboy Member Posts: 152 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    strorus wrote: »
    Warbirds get the 5 Quantum Singularity Powers!

    Warbirds do pay for there singularity powers with a -40 to your power Subsystems that is a significent nerf.

    And in Addition as soon as you use a Singularity power you lose any extra power Bonus a singularity core would provide you the same if you would use the Batt clicky from a Fleet singularity all some small Details None warbirds with warpcores ain't have to worry about.

    Haapax (Haakona) and D'deridex should have the cruiser toggles as they have the lowest turnrate for non carriers in game.

    +1 for the Addition include the Ultra heavy warbirds aswell in the list.
  • majortiraomegamajortiraomega Member Posts: 2,214 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    robdmc wrote: »
    The Breen Chel Grett Warship is kinda cruiser like. Will it also be getting any of these?

    The Chel Grett has a Commander Tactical slot, it is a destroyer class ship.
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  • virusdancervirusdancer Member Posts: 18,687 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    ceekayzero wrote: »
    Also, I suspect that the new KDF ship we're getting in early next year will be the 5/3 5 tac console battle cruiser the Klingons deserve.

    Have to wonder about that...whether it would be the new ship...or if something like that wouldn't be done for the Fleet Assault Negh'Var that's been mentioned off and on.
  • jam062307jam062307 Member Posts: 197 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    ceekayzero wrote: »
    Our Tor'khats just became more awesome...for free!

    Also, I suspect that the new KDF ship we're getting in early next year will be the 5/3 5 tac console battle cruiser the Klingons deserve.

    you mean the one we've been told has been in the works since 2012? Yeah I won't hold my breath.
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    tacofangs wrote: »
    We planned on doing it next weekend, but then we saw your post and were like, "Dude, we should totally move that up a week! Tee Hee!"
  • vadavianthulevadavianthule Member Posts: 138 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    YAAAAY! been waiting for an update to make cruisers worth flying Thank you :D Time to unpack the fleet galaxy Cant wait :))))))
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  • dontdrunkimshootdontdrunkimshoot Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    the FAQ is missing the most important questions.

    [Q] what is the range of the AOE effect?


    [Q] what is the duration of the commands?


    [Q] what is the cooldown between commands?


    if i had to guess, its selecting an always running passive, and you can select a new one on demand, putting the previous command on a short cooldown. am i right?
  • virusdancervirusdancer Member Posts: 18,687 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    robdmc wrote: »
    The Breen Chel Grett Warship is kinda cruiser like. Will it also be getting any of these?
    The Chel Grett has a Commander Tactical slot, it is an escort level ship.

    I still want to ask about the JHEC. Why? What makes it different than somebody asking about the Chel Grett? The JHEC sports a Cmdr Tac as well...just like the HEC/FHEC. Thing is, both the HEC/FHEC (and Chel Grett for that matter) receive the Escort's +10% Bonus Defense. The JHEC does not.
  • senatorvreenaksenatorvreenak Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    How does the Bortas fit into the grand scheme of things?
    I mean its listed in game as a battle cruiser, but it also has cruiser traits such as a full 4x device slots unlike other battle cruisers.
    And it also has the highest amount of hull hitpoints of any KDF ship in the game.
  • asardetemplariasardetemplari Member Posts: 447 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    I love this new mechanic. Hmm...

    *dusts off old Enterprise-E build*
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  • stirling191stirling191 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    reyan01 wrote: »
    Wish they'd just confirm how much Zen the Avenger will cost so can have it ready & waiting!

    Given that there's a fleet version that puts it in the "not a three pack" category, which points to 2k for the base T5 model.
  • wesleycrasherwesleycrasher Member Posts: 117 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    There are only three Dreadnoughts in game currently:

    1) Galaxy-X Dreadnought Cruiser
    2) Jem'Hadar Dreadnought Carrier
    3) Scimitar Dreadnought Warbird

    Of these 3 Dreadnoughts, only the Dreadnought Cruiser (Galaxy-X) will receive the Cruiser Commands.

    Regards,
    Phil "Gorngonzolla" Zeleski

    Oh, so it only works on the one ship that's irredeemably terrible even with this buff, thanks guys.
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  • toivatoiva Member Posts: 3,276 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    There are only three Dreadnoughts in game currently:

    1) Galaxy-X Dreadnought Cruiser
    2) Jem'Hadar Dreadnought Carrier
    3) Scimitar Dreadnought Warbird

    Of these 3 Dreadnoughts, only the Dreadnought Cruiser (Galaxy-X) will receive the Cruiser Commands.

    Regards,
    Phil "Gorngonzolla" Zeleski

    Nice, so the oddy gets all 4 and the Bortas(qu') 3 new abilities. Was a bit worried for a while. What about the LB/Lobi ships (Galor, D'Kora, Monbosh,...)?
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  • eurialoeurialo Member Posts: 667 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    sunfrancks wrote: »
    It is funny, all I see are powers that indirectly make Escorts even more powerful.

    The only way around this is to set the powers to not affect Escorts and Destroyers of any type....

    well, actually using AtB, technicians ad BFaW cruisers can easy have 18-20k dps, how much dps will have using "Command ? Weapon System Efficiency"?
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  • suavekssuaveks Member Posts: 1,736 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    splitboy wrote: »
    Warbirds do pay for there singularity powers with a -40 to your power Subsystems that is a significent nerf.

    And in Addition as soon as you use a Singularity power you lose any extra power Bonus a singularity core would provide you the same if you would use the Batt clicky from a Fleet singularity all some small Details None warbirds with warpcores ain't have to worry about.

    Haapax (Haakona) and D'deridex should have the cruiser toggles as they have the lowest turnrate for non carriers in game.

    +1 for the Addition include the Ultra heavy warbirds aswell in the list.
    I'd go as far as to say those singularity abilities are worthless considering -40 power level. Personally I just charge my singilarity meter to full and utilise the Elite Singularity Core bonus that gives me more power depending on the charge. None of the 5 abilities is remotely useful on my D'deridex, aside from perhaps Quantum Absorption, which I only use when near death. As such, an argument that "Warbirds have singularity powers" is void, as for some builds it is more of a drawback than a benefit. I honestly think Warbird Battle Cruisers (i.e. D'deridex and Haapax) should be given at least two of these powers - I vote for Strategic Maneuvering and Weapon System Efficiency.
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  • keeny75keeny75 Member Posts: 319 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    I was going to buy an odyssey ship when hearing about the turn rare buff but I think I'll wait for the Avenger.

    How long do the powers last once activated and what are the cool down times?
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  • zathri83zathri83 Member Posts: 514 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    jam062307 wrote: »
    Oh joy, another Fed ship. When is the KDF going to get some love. You guys wonder why no one plays KDF. Because you don't give two craps about them, and give all the goodies to feds. #1 reason why I haven't bought any new rommie ships, because you haven't made any effort to even the playing field with the KDF!

    You didn't actually read the blog, did you? ;)
  • eurialoeurialo Member Posts: 667 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Wow, so full BFAW Cruiser teams will now be the defacto Top Team comp in PvE?

    How the wheel turns.

    actually cruiser are de facto so! 3 BFaW cruisers are enough to finish a cse in a while ( < 2 minutes to clear all cubes, optional included).
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  • majortiraomegamajortiraomega Member Posts: 2,214 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    suaveks wrote: »
    I'd go as far as to say those singularity abilities are worthless considering -40 power level. Personally I just charge my singilarity meter to full and utilise the Elite Singularity Core bonus that gives me more power depending on the charge. None of the 5 abilities is remotely useful on my D'deridex, aside from perhaps Quantum Absorption, which I only use when near death. As such, an argument that "Warbirds have singularity powers" is void, as for some builds it is more of a drawback than a benefit. I honestly think Warbird Battle Cruisers (i.e. D'deridex and Haapax) should be given at least two of these powers - I vote for Strategic Maneuvering and Weapon System Efficiency.

    Heh, singularity powers are worthless? You need to get into PvP more often. Go fight a D'deridex popping Singularity jump every 15 seconds. After he blows you up, come back and tell me the ship isn't powerful. Anyone claiming that Singularity powers are useless isn't using their ship to the extent of it's potential. Singularity Jump is a free gravity well ability. Quantum absorption provides a very nice shield heal. Plasma shockwave is a great spam killer, it can also deal significant damage to players when buffed via particle generator consoles. Singularity overcharge assists with energy drain reduction. The only weak power is warp shadows.
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