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  • sunfranckssunfrancks Member Posts: 3,925 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    I might get it for the console, but id have to see it in action first.
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  • gavinrunebladegavinruneblade Member Posts: 3,894 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Thanks for adding this one! I've got a character with the higher level variant that will be happy to have the skin.

    And the console looks good, as long as the jump isn't too far forward. Then again, I use beams so jumping past the enemy and getting out of a front 45 arc could be handy.
  • lan451lan451 Member Posts: 3,386 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Even though it doesn't suit my personal tastes, it's always nice to see another canon ship put into the game. It does look fantastic though, artists did a great job on it.
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  • suavekssuaveks Member Posts: 1,736 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    And the KDF gets...?

    Oh, right, nothing... as always...


    I mean, thanks for the iconic ship, much appreciated, but seriously, when was the last time you've released an actual new ship for the KDF that wasn't a FED copypaste? Since Mogh, Bortasqu and the Dyson ships were such copypastes, it would seem the last new KDF C-Store ships were released before the game went F2P... That's over two years without a new ship, while the FEDs keep getting new ships every few months.

    As for the Constellation, pitty the Fleet version stats weren't changed a bit more. Ensign Universal is nice, but Lt. or Lt.Cmdr. Uni would make the ship more desirable. As it is it's still mediocre.
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  • sunfranckssunfrancks Member Posts: 3,925 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    suaveks wrote: »
    And the KDF gets...?

    Oh, right, nothing... as always...


    I mean, thanks for the iconic ship, much appreciated, but seriously, when was the last time you've released an actual new ship for the KDF that wasn't a FED copypaste? Since Mogh, Bortasqu and the Dyson ships were such copypastes, it would seem the last new KDF C-Store ships were released before the game went F2P... That's over two years without a new ship, while the FEDs keep getting new ships every few months.

    As for the Constellation, pitty the Fleet version stats weren't changed a bit more. Ensign Universal is nice, but Lt. or Lt.Cmdr. Uni would make the ship more desirable. As it is it's still mediocre.

    Well, you now at least know what Fed console will be in the next scam box.. ;)
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  • cidstormcidstorm Member Posts: 1,220 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    So now a kitbash of the refit connie is at tier 5. Is this why you guys put a stop to tier 5 connie threads? Oh well, my signature just keeps getting better and better.
  • yreodredyreodred Member Posts: 3,527 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Those nacelles look sexy on my Heavy Cruiser.
    Constellation Pylons have potential too, i might consider buying it just for the ship parts.

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  • angrytargangrytarg Member Posts: 11,008 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    How exactly is a 120 year old ship a "refit"? Cryptic, the designations you use in this game make absolutely no sense ;)

    Other than that, I like how the model looks. I might get that ship when the exchange cools down a bit, would love to put the console on my Galaxy (yes, I still have a Galaxy and I still wait for an upgrade ;) ).
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  • orangeitisorangeitis Member Posts: 5,222 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    cidstorm wrote: »
    So now a kitbash of the refit connie is at tier 5. Is this why you guys put a stop to tier 5 connie threads? Oh well, my signature just keeps getting better and better.
    Why are you ignoring CBS's ruling on it?
  • blessedladyboyblessedladyboy Member Posts: 349 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    I need the placate maneuver console! That's going to be a PvP must have!
  • asovanraasovanra Member Posts: 139 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    The funniest part about this is the mirror universie refit they launched just a few months ago. It 'accidently' had the constellation class looks so cryptic removed it. But I was smart enough to keep that appearance on my mirror universe ship so I get 9 consoles, the proper hull, and the appearnce for NOTHING!! Yep I have to PAY NOTHING, YOU GET NOTHING!!!! :P
  • cidstormcidstorm Member Posts: 1,220 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    orangeitis wrote: »
    Why are you ignoring CBS's ruling on it?

    Making things against the rules doesn't censor the issue in the real world.
  • knuhteb5knuhteb5 Member Posts: 1,831 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    asovanra wrote: »
    The funniest part about this is the mirror universie refit they launched just a few months ago. It 'accidently' had the constellation class looks so cryptic removed it. But I was smart enough to keep that appearance on my mirror universe ship so I get 9 consoles, the proper hull, and the appearnce for NOTHING!! Yep I have to PAY NOTHING, YOU GET NOTHING!!!! :P

    Much like my alien girl with reman ears. The reman ears got removed as an option for aliens after the release of LOR but I still have two costumes saved with them. MUHAHAHAH! Asovanra, we will rule the universe together in our Stargazer mirror ship and with our reman ears!
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  • caylenrcaylenr Member Posts: 126 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    And here I was hoping this was a surprise FREE prelude to the End-of-Summer Celebration.

    I am disappoint.
  • orangeitisorangeitis Member Posts: 5,222 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    cidstorm wrote: »
    Making things against the rules doesn't censor the issue in the real world.
    Of course not. But the ruling is the reason why the Connie isn't T5, not that the Connie is an old ship.
  • nikolunusnikolunus Member Posts: 162 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    When I have the Zen for it, I will buy this one. I love the ship, always has been one of my faves. Cryptic did beautiful work on her. I honestly hope we get a retrofit down the line, or at least a good 2410 variant of her. I had one question though, well maybe more than one.

    1) Why not have her as a stand alone ship like the nebula? (it would have been more practical and given you some extra room to play around with her. Like just updated engines and hull as a separate look.

    2) With all those hangers and cargo bays on her why not make the old girl a support carrier? With just giving her access to support craft only to help keep her afloat in a fight or least some shuttles to lend an extra phaser or two. Would have been cool to see a wave of shuttles or fighters hit that warp jump with her in a combined attack pattern. (playful dreaming)

    Still wonderful work.
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  • assimilatedktarassimilatedktar Member Posts: 1,708 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    So they are releasing a skin (because you aren't long enough in T3 for it to be more) for a ship that already was useless when it was released (it came after the Excelsior and had the same boff layout as the Sovereign) and will soon be even more useless? A real shame, I like the look and I even have the necessary shipyard but it would be a waste. And if the console is any good it's going to be nerfed into oblivion.
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  • kadamskadams Member Posts: 204 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    f2pdrakron wrote: »
    Give then a break on this its a T-3 ship, no higher tier variant, Its nothing but a complete irrelevant ship on the greater scheme of end game things.

    It's... a costume... for the Heavy Cruiser. You would have known that if you had read the blog post entirely. You buy the Constellation, claim it, grab the console, dismiss the Constellation, purchase the Fleet Heavy Cruiser Retrofit, use the Constellation skin and console on the FHCR and there you go - T5 Constellation.

    Failing that and/if you're cheap, I'm pretty sure the Mirror HCR can use the Constellation skin aswell.
  • leethorogoodleethorogood Member Posts: 302 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Constellation - 125 Years Old - T5-U
    Excelsior - 125ish Years Old - T5-U
    Exeter/Excalibur/Vesper - Less than 25 Years Old - T2

    Logic! :rolleyes:

    Before anyone says it, I don't care what CBS said! :mad:
  • cidstormcidstorm Member Posts: 1,220 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    orangeitis wrote: »
    Of course not. But the ruling is the reason why the Connie isn't T5, not that the Connie is an old ship.

    There used to be a few people on here who would try to parade the rule as reasonable in-universe.
  • hausofmartokhausofmartok Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    To JamJamz & crew, the ship looks great. As a huge TNG fan I love seeing this beauty in game and having access to the "Picard Maneuver". Thanks!
  • orangeitisorangeitis Member Posts: 5,222 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Before anyone says it, I don't care what CBS said! :mad:
    It doesn't matter what we care about. CBS could sue Cryptic if Cryptic doesn't follow the rules. If that happened, we wouldn't have the rest of STO, let alone a T5 Connie.
  • dragonsbrethrendragonsbrethren Member Posts: 1,854 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    cidstorm wrote: »
    There used to be a few people on here who would try to parade the rule as reasonable in-universe.

    I still run into them from time-to-time. It makes me sad that some people can't see why someone would want to use an iconic ship at endgame rather than one of the (frankly, mostly awful) 25th century designs. The storyline in this game is already pretty absurd, having a retrofitted Constitution class flying around would be the least of this game's problems from a canon standpoint...

    That said, flying the t2 Connie/Exeter is viable at endgame. Just don't queue with randoms -- you can't do it all yourself.

    As for the Constellation, it's...not my ship. But more canon designs are always nice, so thanks!
  • qjuniorqjunior Member Posts: 2,023 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    It's nice that the Constellation and the Picard Maneuver finally show up in STO. That said, I won't buy anything until I have something to do in the game besides running ISE for the gazillionst time. :)
  • azurianstarazurianstar Member Posts: 6,985 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Yay! It's finally here!

    Though I find it funny it's the Heavy Cruiser "Refit" when the Cheyenne is newer than the Constellation. :rolleyes:
  • jagdhippiesjagdhippies Member Posts: 676 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Who keeps having the 'bright' idea of turning tactical ensigns into universal ensigns!? Practically every one hated that on the faildred. I have to hand it to them, they sure do know how to ignore overwhelming feedback from the players.
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  • snakeswar2snakeswar2 Member Posts: 245 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    ok anyone not notice this was almost precluded to when there was a bug that caused the saucer section of the constellation in game months back?
  • leethorogoodleethorogood Member Posts: 302 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    orangeitis wrote: »
    It doesn't matter what we care about. CBS could sue Cryptic if Cryptic doesn't follow the rules. If that happened, we wouldn't have the rest of STO, let alone a T5 Connie.
    Hmmm.... Where in my post did I say anything about T5 Connie?:confused: I Don't want a T5 Connie or T5 Connie Refit for that matter.
  • dsarisdsaris Member Posts: 374 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    snakeswar2 wrote: »
    ok anyone not notice this was almost precluded to when there was a bug that caused the saucer section of the constellation in game months back?

    The WHOLE Constellation skin was available for a short time on the Mirror Universe Cruiser.
  • orangeitisorangeitis Member Posts: 5,222 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Yay! It's finally here!

    Though I find it funny it's the Heavy Cruiser "Refit" when the Cheyenne is newer than the Constellation. :rolleyes:
    The Cheyenne's nacelles are also markers. =p
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