I was under the impression that they were to clean up older models to either (1) get them ready for Legendary treatment, (2) get them ready for some updated content (like the recent Mirror Ships update), or (3) to include them as some sort of bundle...
But I could be very wrong...
The Luna wasn't part of a bundle when she got updated. I don't think EVERYTHING has to be tied to those three things. We've been getting steady updates to older, canon ships for a while now. Most do tie in with some kind of event or release. But not all have to be of a big scale type. Even just a single C-Store ship of that line might warrant a model revamp. And in the case of the Mirror Guardian... the ship artist took one look at the model and was like "Dude... let me at it before you release it."
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@reyan01 Congrats to finally see this as a positive outcome! long wait, but I am excited to see this ship, I loved flying one, looks like now I will have to get one for my science officers!!
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I don't know - I have a hard time believing there won't be a T6 Nova. Lets put this into perspective - they commissioned Tobias Richter to remaster the ship. However, as incredible as the remastered model may be, it is still (at present) a T5 ship and, as already mentioned in an earlier post in this thread, that isn't going to generate sales.
Although if they could harness your bounciness in this thread as a form of energy, they could power the servers for a year!
Yep, it looks great. Did some rounds around ESD with fireworks to celebrate the new model. I really would like to see it with Material 7, too, so a Tier 6 version would be great. I don't think I'll fly the Tier 5 version much - and I am currently more alternating between my KDF recruit and my new TOS recruit to level masteries and endeavours an reps and so on to have time for that (and I don't play that much right now to begin with.)
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> @reyan01 said: > Is that a good thing or a bad thing?! > > Eitherway - with the class having finally received a phenomenal remaster in STO and > it does feel like a good time to be a fan of the class!
The Luna was a major feature of the season finale of Lower Decks...you don't think, just maybe, that had something to do with why it got updated?
Hm - seems Lower Decks might have answered a few questions pertaining to STO's recent ship release trends.....
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Ironic- always did say the only way we'd get a remastered Nova was if it appeared in one of the new series!
Of course, only jumping to conclusions but....
I only just finished watching the latest Lower Decks,and it does seem indicate why the Oberth was redone as well as the Nova.
Although still glad to see the Nova redone.I have only been playing STO since start of last year,and have seen how long you have been requesting it.
I started a new character during the Delta recruit event who will main a Nova,although only have the T2 refit at the moment till I get to Level 50.Have a Mirror Nova my brother sent me for the character,and also enough fleet credits to get the fleet versions to.
you don't get it. there won't be a T6 Nova. Now they can just point and say WE JUST UPDATED IT! it goes to the bottom of the pile now! and people like me are stuck with a very pretty T2 ship, because I do not have access to the higher tier ones
My T5 retrofit (soon to be T5-X, if I can get my hands on a T5-U from the Exchange and use that X upgrade I had lying around) would like a word with you. That was the general solution for people who didn't have/couldn't get/couldn't afford/etc. a T6 version of certain ships (I ran around with a T5-X K't'inga before I got the legendary, because I could never get it out of the damn promo boxes).
you mean the retrofit you have to be in a fleet to join? Some of us have real problems with fleets from very bad experiences. all i have access to is the tier 2, so @vetteguy904's statement stands.
Guess which ship made a brief appearance in Lower Decks as a transport for Star Fleet Security.
(Been flying a Mirror Nova for the last few days, i think the extra sparkle is responsible for lowering NPC defense values.)
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FOR THE LOVE OF Q! GIVE ME A TIER 6 NOVVVVAAAAA!!!!!
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- It would have a 'homebaked' skin (pretty much a given)
They've used old concept art for ships in the past (the Narendra variant of the Ambassador and the Valiant variant of the Defiant). Perhaps they might use the original Pathfinder concept that the Nova evolved from
Didn't think a skin remaster would ever happen.
Looks great, got the Zen ready for it since years ago.
Now hoping the game keeps on going, but just in case it won't, I'll be opening some boxed ships.
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I'll be honest, I'm not really a fan of nor hate the Nova, however Voyager brought in a few ship which broke with the typical round saucer ships for a more unique style and I much prefer their look, and the Prometheus one of those ships has always been my number one favorite Star Trek ship.
Well, Reyan, you finally got what you wanted. Are you happy now?
So what's the best Nova currently available? is there a T5 Fleet Retro to which you can apply U and X upgrades?
I wish they'd do a visual update like this for the Research Science Vessel.
***EDIT***
I just checked the Wiki and it looks like there is a Retro and a Mirror Retro, but no Fleet Retro. I also didn't see anything about a U upgrade. Still, both Retros have a Cmdr Sci seat for GW3 and 4 Sci consoles which could become 5 with the X upgrade, but it's not like the Research Science Vessel which has a U to add a 5th Sci console and then the X would add a universal which could be used to add a 6th Sci console.
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The Luna wasn't part of a bundle when she got updated. I don't think EVERYTHING has to be tied to those three things. We've been getting steady updates to older, canon ships for a while now. Most do tie in with some kind of event or release. But not all have to be of a big scale type. Even just a single C-Store ship of that line might warrant a model revamp. And in the case of the Mirror Guardian... the ship artist took one look at the model and was like "Dude... let me at it before you release it."
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A normie goes "Oh, what's this?"
An otaku goes "UwU, what's this?"
A furry goes "OwO, what's this?"
A werewolf goes "Awoo, what's this?"
"It's nothing personal, I just don't feel like I've gotten to know a person until I've sniffed their crotch."
"We said 'no' to Mr. Curiosity. We're not home. Curiosity is not welcome, it is not to be invited in. Curiosity...is bad. It gets you in trouble, it gets you killed, and more importantly...it makes you poor!"
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Part of me thinks "major coincidence", considering isn't that the season finale? It only came out today, didn't it?
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Although if they could harness your bounciness in this thread as a form of energy, they could power the servers for a year!
> Is that a good thing or a bad thing?!
>
> Eitherway - with the class having finally received a phenomenal remaster in STO and
> it does feel like a good time to be a fan of the class!
Definitely a good thing!
I only just finished watching the latest Lower Decks,and it does seem indicate why the Oberth was redone as well as the Nova.
Although still glad to see the Nova redone.I have only been playing STO since start of last year,and have seen how long you have been requesting it.
I started a new character during the Delta recruit event who will main a Nova,although only have the T2 refit at the moment till I get to Level 50.Have a Mirror Nova my brother sent me for the character,and also enough fleet credits to get the fleet versions to.
you mean the retrofit you have to be in a fleet to join? Some of us have real problems with fleets from very bad experiences. all i have access to is the tier 2, so @vetteguy904's statement stands.
(Been flying a Mirror Nova for the last few days, i think the extra sparkle is responsible for lowering NPC defense values.)
That is one gorgeous ship. Why the hell it took soo long is anybody's guess?
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Now if only I could use my Voyager interiors with the ship...
This game needs detailed crafting, exploration and interaction systems.
Looks great, got the Zen ready for it since years ago.
Now hoping the game keeps on going, but just in case it won't, I'll be opening some boxed ships.
So what's the best Nova currently available? is there a T5 Fleet Retro to which you can apply U and X upgrades?
I wish they'd do a visual update like this for the Research Science Vessel.
***EDIT***
I just checked the Wiki and it looks like there is a Retro and a Mirror Retro, but no Fleet Retro. I also didn't see anything about a U upgrade. Still, both Retros have a Cmdr Sci seat for GW3 and 4 Sci consoles which could become 5 with the X upgrade, but it's not like the Research Science Vessel which has a U to add a 5th Sci console and then the X would add a universal which could be used to add a 6th Sci console.
Still, not bad. Respect for your persistence.