This is NOT about LTS account transfers but just generic arc characters/accounts transfer to the console.
Does anyone know if you always need to create a "new" character in console. Why aren't you able to transfer an existing PC character or other arc account into it? I could care less about the benefits or ships associated with it but I assuming there is no way to "link" an existing account.
Why then have the "link account" option built in the console? This is confusing to some console players.
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Even that has problems since PC probably has costumes that are not included on the consoles.
It could be done, but it probably makes more sense for Cryptic to have a developer work on the missing pieces of the console game first. If it ever happens it's item # 1024 on the to-do list.
Missing features (yes, includes AoY):
http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online/news/detail/10142423-star-trek-online-console-differences
Like All Hands on Deck and Emergency Weapon Cycle? Oh wait, those are C-Store ships.
It's true that if you "need" to go over 100K DPS "because reasons" then you might be spending hundreds of millions of EC on traits, doffs, manuals, etc.
But no player "needs" to do that.
And? That's true of most things in life, but people who don't own a $10,000 rolex can still find out what time it is.
Account transfers are permanently out of the question since there is no way for the servers to talk. Besides, you have stuff on your characters can't transfer over to the Consoles since they don't exist yet, like Doffs, admiralty cards, fleet weapons and consoles, fleet ships and anything else that has come out in recent years.
As for PS4 losing players we'll see, right now I'm playing and there are 1000s more playing ps4 than pc. If STO doesn't get the missing stuff added soon those people will probably move on once the story is done. I'm level 43 right now but no doffs, crafting, upgrades (no raw mats dropping get to make upgrade mats), fleet bases, or PvP improvements. So once the story is played it's done. Most console games keep people going with PvP but this game doesn't have that despite the marketing touting it "throughout the galaxy" to console players.
I'm excited for consoles and all the new players but fear it will die quickly if improvements don't come soon. There are many frustrated players in chat on console with the lack of direction or guides for playing it. The control scheme is awkward especially camera controls but I expected some with fitting everything on a controller. I wish we could customize our controllers.
Lifetime Sub since June 2010
Like I said I could care less about LTS or other F2P rewards or ships that came with former subs. All I care is just transferring the design of a former character or perhaps just the name even if they have to start at "0" level?
For those who say...entirely different platform....I get that. However, did you notice that in the future they will also link the exchange to be in common with PC/PS/Xbox. If that is totally different platform why should I be able to sell a Connie T6 from a PC to someone who is on console?
Anyways, please remove the "link to account" option in the console dahsboard please. confusing as heck!
Link to account is to link your gamer tag on Xbox to your Arc account which will grant you the Ricardo Monteban Khan outfit. There's no other way to receive it.
Rolex is real, game life/status is different... As a EQ/WOW player... you can be end game and get the Bestest with skill and teamwork... along with some luck and DKP... Doesnt cost $.
Also P2W isnt that big an issue in this game cause PVP is a joke to non existent...
Please you have 4 or 5 ship traits to slot... once you add in Spec Traits... how many are left open? Of those your saying the Zen Store ship traits rank out as the best you can use? Lobi/Gamble Box would win out those remaining ship traits slots. But yeah you can use Zen store ones to make do... but it wont be the "Bestest" you can optimize for PewPew. I am saying the Best Is Pay to Win... am I wrong? The "Best" is behind a pay wall... I have never said you cant make do and enjoy PVE on normal with Cstore... heck you can do it with just the free event ships... But I dont think this games economy will thrive on consoles. Once the novelty wears out... I dont think consoles players will stick with it... especially with the fractured PS4/XB1 audience.