I am curious about account/character transfer as well. I really hope they allow it but I definitely understand the technical hurdles especially with Xbox. It might work like Tribble which would be acceptable.
And in my opinion and fanboys get your flamethrowers, I don't know if it's wise to do that. First lets use PS2/PC of FFXI as an example of PC users being brought down by the ps2's lifespan limitationsl. At leasst FFXIV uses 2 seperate engines to prevent that from happening, here's hoping STO does the same. Still, Consoles are on al imited lifespan, I really don't knwo if this is a good idea tbh. With the new Wii already being announced, you know Sony/Microsoft aren't far behind.
Defending The Galaxy By Breaking One Starfleet Regulation After The Next.
Another moment is possible dubious consequences for the current PC version.
If the launch of the console version causes the crossover of a considerable part of the current playerbase to consoles - it might effectively kill the PC version. And then all PC-only players are going to be ... well, screwed.
It makes me wonder how thoroughly Cryptic/PWE accounted for this scenario.
I rather doubt it. People aren't gonna jump ship for another platform overnight especially when it has a $350 price tag. I'm perfectly happy with my computers.
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Defending The Galaxy By Breaking One Starfleet Regulation After The Next.
If the launch of the console version causes the crossover of a considerable part of the current playerbase to consoles - it might effectively kill the PC version. And then all PC-only players are going to be ... well, screwed.
It makes me wonder how thoroughly Cryptic/PWE accounted for this scenario.