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Scheduled Maintenance (October 10, 2013) [Complete!]

pwebranflakespwebranflakes Member Posts: 7,741
edited October 2013 in Galactic News Network [PC]
Hi Captains,

We will be bringing down Star Trek Online tomorrow, Thursday, October 10th, at 7AM PDT (click here to view in your timezone) for maintenance and to apply a new patch. Patch notes can be found here, and we expect this maintenance to last for 2.5 hours. The test server, launcher and access to manage your account may also be unavailable during some portions of the maintenance.

Thanks for your patience and understanding,

- The Star Trek Online Team
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  • turbomagnusturbomagnus Member Posts: 3,479 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    On behalf of myself and the others, I'd like to offer my thanks to you and the program engineers who've worked so hard on fixing the graphics crashing problem over the last week.

    Can't wait to visit SFA and see the memorial or ESD to get a look at the Avenger...

    Though could we get an elaboration on what "Enacting fail-safes for reward exploits in Foundry missions." means?
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  • gofasternowgofasternow Member Posts: 1,390 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    For the fail-safes thing, I'm assuming that it boils down to "You're not going to be item farming anymore"? Or, at the very least "start working for your items"?
  • zorbanezorbane Member Posts: 1,617 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    gofasternow wrote: »
    For the fail-safes thing, I'm assuming that it boils down to "You're not going to be item farming anymore"? Or, at the very least "start working for your items"?

    either that or missions where you don't do anything and get the full 1440 dil reward for playing a mission
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  • newromulan1newromulan1 Member Posts: 2,229
    edited October 2013
    They are probably doing the right thing with the AFK ban delay. That thing should be tested and re-tested 6 ways from Sunday before going live or it could turn the whole Q'd system into a nightmare if there is just 1 bug.

    I major bug that sent half the games pop into a 2-hour ban would mean an emergency shutdown to take it back offline. Better to be 110% sure it works first.
  • xlocutusofborgxxlocutusofborgx Member Posts: 1,376 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Like to get an update on where we stand with getting these things fixed.. that have been on the list for a very.. very... very long time...

    - Adapted KDF helmet visuals, I have the other pieces unlocked but for some reason the helmet edition isn't listed in the tailor options, was reported by players some time ago....

    -Romulan Rep Clothing.. clipping issues.. still in effect.. eta on fix??
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  • themariethemarie Member Posts: 1,055 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    This post has been edited to remove content which violates the Perfect World Entertainment Community Rules and Policies . ~BranFlakes
  • xlocutusofborgxxlocutusofborgx Member Posts: 1,376 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    themarie wrote: »
    This post has been edited to remove content which violates the Perfect World Entertainment Community Rules and Policies . ~BranFlakes

    Id reword that if I was you.. just saying.
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  • themariethemarie Member Posts: 1,055 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    xlocutusofborgx wrote: »
    Id reword that if I was you.. just saying.

    Eh not too worried. I've got a hard head. :)
  • f8explorer#7814 f8explorer
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    edited October 2013
    Does this mean that they are getting rid of drops from kills in foundry missions? ... That would be something of an over nerf, would it not?

    So hoping that's not the case.
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  • nagrom7nagrom7 Member Posts: 995 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    genhauk wrote: »
    Does this mean that they are getting rid of drops from kills in foundry missions? ... That would be something of an over nerf, would it not?

    So hoping that's not the case.

    Don't quote me on this, but I think it's in relation to the dilithium rewards, not loot.
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  • xiaoping88xiaoping88 Member Posts: 1,493 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    nagrom7 wrote: »
    Don't quote me on this, but I think it's in relation to the dilithium rewards, not loot.

    Ha, I quoted you on it.

    Okay, okay, that was lame.

    Anyways... since the Devs seem to be out to destroy every single opportunity to make EC, it would be rather fitting their evil plans to get rid of loot in foundry missions.
    There was a time when I made a ton of credits by crafting stuff. Yeah... that's history.
    Tour the Universe worked then... well... that's history as well, so I just sticked to a few farming missions now and then. Guess what... they'll be history soon? :rolleyes:
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  • thecosmic1thecosmic1 Member Posts: 9,365 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    nagrom7 wrote: »
    Don't quote me on this, but I think it's in relation to the dilithium rewards, not loot.
    I'm fairly certain it's to deal with EC. There are tons of Foundry Missions you can do that earn you 100k+ EC for just a couple of minutes of playing. I think they're trying to close the Foundry EC exploit.
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  • turbomagnusturbomagnus Member Posts: 3,479 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    thecosmic1 wrote: »
    I'm fairly certain it's to deal with EC. There are tons of Foundry Missions you can do that earn you 100k+ EC for just a couple of minutes of playing. I think they're trying to close the Foundry EC exploit.

    What, you mean like the 'Accolade Grind' missions and the ones designed solely to max out a player's daily loot limit?
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  • globus4globus4 Member Posts: 73 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    NOOOOO dont mess with foundry missions, I JUST STARTED doing them!!!!!
    theres people that have done it for YEARS on 14 toons, your going to cancel it now that i started. so unfair. BOOOOO cryptic boo!
  • alexsanderitaalexsanderita Member Posts: 214 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    The fact others exploited the system in the past cannot justify further exploits.

    This is the time they put an end.

    No one can really expects the devs to tolerate such things forever.


    Instead, I would put more attention on this:
    Resolved an issue that was causing some types of graphic cards to crash STO while attempting to load in from the launcher.

    So STO crashing loading was due to some types of graphic cards...


    ...And when I submited 3 tickets - on request, because they even mess with tickets data... :o

    only to kindly ask if the LoR expansion' s graphic enhancements augmented the system requirements


    I received no answer...

    ...Just like the countless topics opened by countless users in the aftermath of the dreaded July patch


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  • pwebranflakespwebranflakes Member Posts: 7,741
    edited October 2013
    gofasternow wrote: »
    For the fail-safes thing, I'm assuming that it boils down to "You're not going to be item farming anymore"? Or, at the very least "start working for your items"?

    In-mission loot drops will be unaffected by this update.

    Cheers,

    Brandon =/\=
  • khayuungkhayuung Member Posts: 1,876 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Uh, what are static maps? Maps with nothing on them? Maps with nothing on them except a timer?

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  • flatmattflatmatt Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    pwebranflakes wrote: »
    Lunges can no longer be used against flying enemies.
    What? My Ferasan is such a sad kitty right now. :(
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  • mandoknight89mandoknight89 Member Posts: 1,687 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    khayuung wrote: »
    Uh, what are static maps? Maps with nothing on them? Maps with nothing on them except a timer?

    Maps that aren't generated by the Foundry mission. That is, you don't get time credit for however long it takes someone to start your mission in the journal and then go from where they were to where your mission actually starts.
  • jetwtfjetwtf Member Posts: 1,207
    edited October 2013
    So 1/4 of the spotlight "One too many" will not count towards the time doing it? because it's run from 1 console to another on ESD? Or is it the click this console then click that and its done foundry missions some people do hourly for dilithium? If the later and not the former is whats being nerfed I have no issue with it as I don't bother doing them but having to milk the other parts of some missions that already take 15+ minutes to get rewards because a large part of them is in a social zone is rather lame.
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  • nagrom7nagrom7 Member Posts: 995 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    So if I understand this correctly, the changes to the foundry are making it so that idle time and loading screens don't affect the time based dilithium rewards at the end?
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  • zorbanezorbane Member Posts: 1,617 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    nagrom7 wrote: »
    So if I understand this correctly, the changes to the foundry are making it so that idle time and loading screens don't affect the time based dilithium rewards at the end?

    not sure about idle time but loading screens and any time spent on a social map (ESD, Drozana etc) does not count when calculating how much time the foundry mission takes. Keep in mind the reward is not based on how long you played it, but the average overall time.
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  • richarddoverricharddover Member Posts: 166 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    pwebranflakes wrote:
    Lunges can no longer be used against flying enemies.

    That's so sad.... I loved kicking Devidians in the face. :mad:
  • matridunadan1matridunadan1 Member Posts: 579 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    jetwtf wrote: »
    So 1/4 of the spotlight "One too many" will not count towards the time doing it? because it's run from 1 console to another on ESD? Or is it the click this console then click that and its done foundry missions some people do hourly for dilithium? If the later and not the former is whats being nerfed I have no issue with it as I don't bother doing them but having to milk the other parts of some missions that already take 15+ minutes to get rewards because a large part of them is in a social zone is rather lame.

    Over on the Redshirt forum:
    pwebranflakes wrote: »
    Social maps, sector space, etc.

    Cheers,

    Brandon =/\=
  • eazzieeazzie Member Posts: 4,222 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Hi Brandon.

    The sound files fix, will this also fix the issue relating to The Enterprise in the Tau Dewa daily patrol mission where we sometimes end up with Shon speaking getting stuck in a loop, and the only way to stop it is re launching. Or does this fix only apply to the recent sound related issues on ESD DS9 etc

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  • rahmkota19rahmkota19 Member Posts: 1,929 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    So the Foundry changes are these:
    - Dilithium exploits are being closed
    - EC Farming missions are unaffected

    Does that pretty much sum it up?
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  • linyivelinyive Member Posts: 1,086 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    rahmkota19 wrote: »
    So the Foundry changes are these:
    - Dilithium exploits are being closed
    - EC Farming missions are unaffected

    Does that pretty much sum it up?
    See below for details:
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    ~ Enacting fail-safes for reward exploits in Foundry missions.
    ~ Time spent on static maps or traveling between maps will no longer be counted towards a player's total completion time for a Foundry mission.
    pwebranflakes wrote: »
    In-mission loot drops will be unaffected by this update.

    Cheers,

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    Were people allowed to exploit a glitch in the timer; thus, gamers were getting a reward for leaving early?

    I do not play Foundry missions, so I am only making a guess.
  • red01999red01999 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    This is the first I've ever heard of timers counting when you're on the map. I typically end up grabbing a Foundry mission if it looks good and may not play it for weeks. :confused:

    Actually, Brandon - any thought on putting in a "bookmark" system for Foundry missions? That would be awesome. Just something to pass along.
  • hijaakhijaak Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2013
    Nagrom!! DUDE, totally off topic, but your signature is FANTASTIC!!! Nicely done sir.

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  • f8explorer#7814 f8explorer
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    edited October 2013
    zorbane wrote: »
    not sure about idle time but loading screens and any time spent on a social map (ESD, Drozana etc) does not count when calculating how much time the foundry mission takes. Keep in mind the reward is not based on how long you played it, but the average overall time.

    I can live with this fix.
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