Hehe, I can RP anywhere, doesn't need to be restricted to DS9. I don't really deal with the segregation of IC and OOC stuff either, being able to implement a RP system that dispenses with the formalities but focuses on the functionality of human communication.
Planning out a mission and working out strategies is part of the fun of RP (my version of it), great for building teamwork and cohesion as well. Thinking that, okay, it's better if I fly on that cruiser's wing instead of charging off like a drunk Klingon... is RP in itself, since the player is thinking of the real responsibility of captaining a combat vessel, instead of just personal in game rewards.
In the fleet chat, a few words in the right place and the appropriate time can go very far to boost morale too. That itself, is a very intuitive form of command-level RP. It inspired me to, yesterday, experiment with a "JJ Abrams" type weapons loadout with a maximum amount of rapid fire armament for maximum instantaneous close in firepower instead of the methodical TNG style phaser arcs.
Ships and captains make much more awesome costumes than just fancy clothes on a station. In our vocations at Starfleet, it's infinitely more practical too lol ;p
{UFP} is the perfect Fleet to build my RP experience in because we don't advertise ourselves as an RP group. It's the only Fleet that catches my fancy due to its unique 'canon' presentation which is highly relevant to the in game environment.
The very notion of being the Federation itself, is self explanatory
If anyone is interested in grouping during the US scheduled ceremonies, I'll be at both Federation and Klingon ceremonies. I'll let you know what instance I am in. Please wear the official {UFP} fleet uniform for this event. Thanks in advance.
I just managed to hit Captain level (30) last night so I will probably skip the fleet activities. There is some very interesting RP on the {UFP} forums to check out while I wait for cadets' exams.
We have a fleet photo coming up on Saturday night, great time to join in and see a slice of the fleet!
Plus we'll probably do some pvp afterwards, always a good time!
And here's a video log of the event. Do excuse my bringing a level 30 stock exploration cruiser to a level 50 gunfight..
I insist the ship was perfectly fine. Why are everyone complaining about the slowness of cruisers? I was flying rings around anything non-Klingon! Lol.
I insist the ship was perfectly fine. Why are everyone complaining about the slowness of cruisers? I was flying rings around anything non-Klingon! Lol.
I was flying rings around everything in my tiny Intrepid class vessel, lol.
The thing I enjoyed most about that video was being on the winning side.
Yes indeed the fun thing about the Galaxy class is how it makes everything else look tiny. Could land your Intrepid on the secondary hull between the nacelles easily but alas the game's collision box is a big cube and small ships cannot fly between the nacelles.
Now, for a bit of {UFP} Fleet news:
Hmm, so I got some feedback from around STO and some are concerned that Fleets are big and you might be overwhelmed by the largeness of the organisation. A lot have commented to me that the only way to get things done in a big gaming clan is to 'bug till you get it'.
Well I might be a new recruit in {UFP} but I can also say that there is little to no such 'bugging' required in {UFP}.
Everything is efficiently organised into canon-style departments which are strangely, logical and efficient.
We are also working to bring the benefits of Fleet membership not just to seasoned Admiral-level players, but the new players as well.
I can't tell the details publicly but I am working on setting up our own {UFP} support group for junior officers - especially those who are new to STO and need assistance in mastering the relatively complex game interface and officer skills progression.
I am also working on creating easily accessible roleplaying events that involve teamwork and problem solving skills, once again for junior officers to master advanced game concepts, not by trial and error but with a problem solving session aboard ship.
So I would say, in the near future {UFP} will not just have the capability to master Elite level STFs.
We will also endeavour to offer as much resources and time to new Cadets as we can spare.
And although I have also started to use voice communications and manage to participate in a couple of Fleet gatherings... I also notice that {UFP} respects the privacy and personal concerns of its members. Regardless of race, religion, location, gameplay preferences and personal commitments, {UFP} does work around the clock to make your Star Trek gaming experience better than what it normally is on your own out there
Disclaimer: I put this last bit in there because 'some other' times I join a clan/fleet/gaming group I get indunated with requests for personal information. Well let's just say I expect Starfleet officers to act like officers... and in {UFP} they really do
Good to have you be part of the UFP. I see good things for you in the near future if you keep up the good work and suggestions. Sometime in the next week or so, I will put something together for a special event of sorts for all low levels to attend.
Also , levels 20 to 50 are welcomed to attend The Secret War. Please click on the info link below for more info.
Good to have you be part of the UFP. I see good things for you in the near future if you keep up the good work and suggestions. Sometime in the next week or so, I will put something together for a special event of sorts for all low levels to attend.
Also , levels 20 to 50 are welcomed to attend The Secret War. Please click on the info link below for more info.
Thanks
Thank you Sir, I'll keep my eyes glued to the {UFP} calendar, and see if I can help out in any way.
Did a fun run with a group of 4 people from the fleet yesterday helping them through a rather cool mission in Cardassian space.
Course me having flown to far away and popping back up to Vice Admiral was a bit of a mistake... seeing chat in game like 'They're fighting as Admirals now!' 'They're 11 levels ahead of us!'
Clearly a test to ensure the highest calibre for our new recruits!
Did a fun run with a group of 4 people from the fleet yesterday helping them through a rather cool mission in Cardassian space.
Course me having flown to far away and popping back up to Vice Admiral was a bit of a mistake... seeing chat in game like 'They're fighting as Admirals now!' 'They're 11 levels ahead of us!'
Clearly a test to ensure the highest calibre for our new recruits!
But we won in the end, so thats all that matters!
We may have faced overwhelming odds but in space we simply formed a cruiser battle line and had the escorts outflank the Galors and Keldorns, while science vessels provide long range precision fire support + debuffs.
We may have faced one hit kills from AI on the ground assault phase but we simply used innovative adaptations of present-day infantry fire and maneuver tactics to overcome the AI.
If random {UFP} recruits on a casual cooperative PvE mission can achieve this, what about the veteran STFers? I think they are legendary
All in all it proves that {UFP} is not just a Fleet that is known for its history.
{UFP} is a fleet that innovates, via canon-style roleplay that is accessible to anyone. And anyone who is a fan of Star Trek can easily contribute to {UFP}'s continued evolution to take up new challenges and to explore new frontiers, because {UFP} essentially IS Star Trek.
We don't just roleplay Starfleet officers. We -are- Starfleet. Lol.
Oh they're legendary alright...but you bring up a good point! Even folks that aren't huge STO players have a place in {UFP}, from our Elite Force Frag Nights to the {UFP}SIMM and Serial Roleplays, {UFP} offers the most expansive repertoire of activities of any of the fleets I've been with.
There is even a growing dedicated group of people going around specifically to help newer fleet members get the hang of things, or even just to help them through a tight spot!
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Yes a few of us RP types have just signed up too; hope to fly with the rest of you soon
I know there are some groups that gather at Ds9, so I've seen a bit of it around.
Planning out a mission and working out strategies is part of the fun of RP (my version of it), great for building teamwork and cohesion as well. Thinking that, okay, it's better if I fly on that cruiser's wing instead of charging off like a drunk Klingon... is RP in itself, since the player is thinking of the real responsibility of captaining a combat vessel, instead of just personal in game rewards.
In the fleet chat, a few words in the right place and the appropriate time can go very far to boost morale too. That itself, is a very intuitive form of command-level RP. It inspired me to, yesterday, experiment with a "JJ Abrams" type weapons loadout with a maximum amount of rapid fire armament for maximum instantaneous close in firepower instead of the methodical TNG style phaser arcs.
Ships and captains make much more awesome costumes than just fancy clothes on a station. In our vocations at Starfleet, it's infinitely more practical too lol ;p
{UFP} is the perfect Fleet to build my RP experience in because we don't advertise ourselves as an RP group. It's the only Fleet that catches my fancy due to its unique 'canon' presentation which is highly relevant to the in game environment.
The very notion of being the Federation itself, is self explanatory
As Mister Mugato said above, don't forget this event is on this weekend! Flagship Fight!
Click here For it
That's right. Come one come all..More info if you click below.
Secret War information was smuggled out by Orion slave chickens.
Plus we'll probably do some pvp afterwards, always a good time!
Kyuu
I'd like to make the same request, thanks
And here's a video log of the event. Do excuse my bringing a level 30 stock exploration cruiser to a level 50 gunfight..
I insist the ship was perfectly fine. Why are everyone complaining about the slowness of cruisers? I was flying rings around anything non-Klingon! Lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaOfgGOFtbg
I was flying rings around everything in my tiny Intrepid class vessel, lol.
The thing I enjoyed most about that video was being on the winning side.
Now, for a bit of {UFP} Fleet news:
Hmm, so I got some feedback from around STO and some are concerned that Fleets are big and you might be overwhelmed by the largeness of the organisation. A lot have commented to me that the only way to get things done in a big gaming clan is to 'bug till you get it'.
Well I might be a new recruit in {UFP} but I can also say that there is little to no such 'bugging' required in {UFP}.
Everything is efficiently organised into canon-style departments which are strangely, logical and efficient.
We are also working to bring the benefits of Fleet membership not just to seasoned Admiral-level players, but the new players as well.
I can't tell the details publicly but I am working on setting up our own {UFP} support group for junior officers - especially those who are new to STO and need assistance in mastering the relatively complex game interface and officer skills progression.
I am also working on creating easily accessible roleplaying events that involve teamwork and problem solving skills, once again for junior officers to master advanced game concepts, not by trial and error but with a problem solving session aboard ship.
So I would say, in the near future {UFP} will not just have the capability to master Elite level STFs.
We will also endeavour to offer as much resources and time to new Cadets as we can spare.
And although I have also started to use voice communications and manage to participate in a couple of Fleet gatherings... I also notice that {UFP} respects the privacy and personal concerns of its members. Regardless of race, religion, location, gameplay preferences and personal commitments, {UFP} does work around the clock to make your Star Trek gaming experience better than what it normally is on your own out there
Disclaimer: I put this last bit in there because 'some other' times I join a clan/fleet/gaming group I get indunated with requests for personal information. Well let's just say I expect Starfleet officers to act like officers... and in {UFP} they really do
Inevitably someone needs a hand as you're rushing through Infected Ground trying to save all the crewmen in time
But we do always try!
I was a medic with a minigun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-qWgPS-J9w&feature=youtu.be
Good to have you be part of the UFP. I see good things for you in the near future if you keep up the good work and suggestions. Sometime in the next week or so, I will put something together for a special event of sorts for all low levels to attend.
Also , levels 20 to 50 are welcomed to attend The Secret War. Please click on the info link below for more info.
Thanks
Thank you Sir, I'll keep my eyes glued to the {UFP} calendar, and see if I can help out in any way.
Course me having flown to far away and popping back up to Vice Admiral was a bit of a mistake... seeing chat in game like 'They're fighting as Admirals now!' 'They're 11 levels ahead of us!'
Clearly a test to ensure the highest calibre for our new recruits!
But we won in the end, so thats all that matters!
We may have faced overwhelming odds but in space we simply formed a cruiser battle line and had the escorts outflank the Galors and Keldorns, while science vessels provide long range precision fire support + debuffs.
We may have faced one hit kills from AI on the ground assault phase but we simply used innovative adaptations of present-day infantry fire and maneuver tactics to overcome the AI.
If random {UFP} recruits on a casual cooperative PvE mission can achieve this, what about the veteran STFers? I think they are legendary
All in all it proves that {UFP} is not just a Fleet that is known for its history.
{UFP} is a fleet that innovates, via canon-style roleplay that is accessible to anyone. And anyone who is a fan of Star Trek can easily contribute to {UFP}'s continued evolution to take up new challenges and to explore new frontiers, because {UFP} essentially IS Star Trek.
We don't just roleplay Starfleet officers. We -are- Starfleet. Lol.
If you're having trouble, just ask!
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