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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
No need to wave a phaser around space-dock...

...others suggest that holstered weapons as default is a good idea... that would help.




If you are a poster and don't like this idea... go sit on a phaser.

It's the little things that make Trekkers happy.
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Some people like to show off their weapons. Plus all you have to do is press "H"..dont think auto is necessary.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I agree... its startrek.. Off by default...


    wanna wave your gun around... You press H :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Id prefer to have weapons disabled entirely in safe stations. Make the epeen folks happy with an easy check gear of the other guy system.

    Everyone wins.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Yup it seems stupid running about stardock with your weapon at the ready.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Paul1964 wrote:
    No need to wave a phaser around space-dock.

    Just press "H"...problem solved. Next?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    AntiEvil wrote:
    Just press "H"...problem solved. Next?


    Its not that its hard to pres "H", it just look silly with all the other players running around with their weapons unholstered.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Just press "H"...problem solved. Next?

    Have it off by defaullt and if you think this is WOW and someone cares how much your gun compensates for your manhood then press "H"....it's that simple
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    good idea.. i like! there should be no option to unholster weapons in non-combat areas anyway.. this is star trek and not some BFG show off game
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    This is a big DUH if I ever saw one...
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I like having my 5 foot rifle out and ready while on a starbase. Just in case.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    http://i47.tinypic.com/fkmb93.jpg

    Why need to holster your weapon when you can magically hold air instead? Let the convenience of game bugs work for you and hide that unsightly weapon. If you're lucky somebody will think you need a beer and hand you one.

    -edit- btw the glitch is specific to having mk iv disruptor pistol wide beam equipped. What's funny is it makes the batliff invisible too so when I go into pvp I flail my arms around wildly like I'm in a slap fight with start trek nerds. Oh wait....
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Yes, please.

    If safe zones would have you appear without a weapon out, it'd be a boon as far as I am concerned.

    It's just a little thing, yes. You can just press H, yes. But some people don't bother to, and this means that they run around starbases with rifles out.

    I'd really like it if this little tweak could be made. It'd be nice.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    And... remember whether the weapon was holstered or not for the captain, and have the away team holster their weapons accordingly. Seriously, Cryptic... sometimes its the little things that can enhance or destroy what little immersion (aka coolness) we feel. :p

    /carebearstare... :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Lx31 wrote:
    -edit- btw the glitch is specific to having mk iv disruptor pistol wide beam equipped. What's funny is it makes the batliff invisible too so when I go into pvp I flail my arms around wildly like I'm in a slap fight with start trek nerds. Oh wait....

    lies! it happenes with my rifles too from time to time
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    /agree please make Holster the default. Heck, I dont mind beaming down to a planet and then having to un-holster my weapon. I'd just rather not have everyone running around on a Starbase with their guns out.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Hey, I'm a Betazed female. I know what yer all thinking. I'll be carrying my rifle at all times in spacedock, hah. Buncha pervs...*grumble*
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Specht wrote:
    lies! it happenes with my rifles too from time to time

    That's sad to hear.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    AntiEvil wrote:
    Just press "H"...problem solved. Next?

    You're missing the point....it spoils the immersion.

    For a front line location like the colony the borg invaded in the tutorial fine...but elsewhere..why?

    How about making it the other way round...

    Off by defeaut in a safe location...how about the warmongera have to press H to unholster their weapons?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    i agree, should be holstered by default and allow user to press H to brandish his/her weapon if they choose
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    My mind is blown at the number of people who really seem to care about this.....
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Have it off by defaullt and if you think this is WOW and someone cares how much your gun compensates for your manhood then press "H"....it's that simple

    Yes, because someone wants to show off a snazzy piece of weaponry they must have a small TRIBBLE.... Have to admit you get points for creativity, I don't think I've heard this used as a part of this argument before.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    someGit wrote: »
    My mind is blown at the number of people who really seem to care about this.....


    What he said!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    i'd like to see weapons holstered by default when beaming down to any station or planet. how many times in star trek do you see them beam down with weapons out? i'm sure it has happened but most of the time they wait for hostilities to occur first before drawing weapons.

    i don't really know the technical aspects of it, but it seems like it wouldn't be too difficult or time consuming to implement. and weapons are drawn instantly by hitting the fire button so it doesn't impact gameplay.


    but it's not that important of an issue, and there are more important fixes that need to be made first. such as broken missions and such.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I agree totally, it's the little things that add up! There's no reason why beaming into spacedock or Vulcan or when starting an away mission you automatically have your weapon out. I think it totally would make sense to have them holstered by default and bring em out when necessary. Anyone who wants to argue that point should watch a few episodes of Star Trek, 90% of them did not have away teams beaming down with phasers already in hand.

    I also agree that it would be nice if the H key worked for your team in general, in other words if your weapon is holstered so are your BOs weapons.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Auto-holster weapons when entering safe station

    I agree. A lot of people might not care, they just run around with or without their weapons drawn, whatever state the game puts them in upon beaming down, so... make the weapons holstered on all friendly bases by default.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I remember some's sig said something like

    "I love how when ever we land we whip out our guns, even on Star Base 1. It's all like we come in peace shoot to kill"

    But, hey, to quote Star Gate SG1: "people love weapon to maximum!"


    Immersion be damned because HD EXPLOSIONS!!!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I have no problem with people being able to run around with weapons if they want to, but it should really be off by default. Maybe add a setting to choose "beam to safe locations with weapon holstered", and "yes" by default.

    Also it means you never see your "pose". (twitchy, brawler, etc) As your pose has no effect when holding a weapon.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I'd also like to put my BOFs into passive mode and have them holster their weapons.

    There have been quite a few peaceful missions and I think it reflects poorly upon my as a captain when my science officer is tunning around with a phaser gatling gun while I talk over a peace treaty.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Zejus wrote: »
    I have no problem with people being able to run around with weapons if they want to, but it should really be off by default. Maybe add a setting to choose "beam to safe locations with weapon holstered", and "yes" by default.

    Also it means you never see your "pose". (twitchy, brawler, etc) As your pose has no effect when holding a weapon.

    AH...didn't know that....not so sure I want to have a starbase full of beastial, igor-like posers... :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Have it off by defaullt and if you think this is WOW and someone cares how much your gun compensates for your manhood then press "H"....it's that simple

    Agreed. Press H to *unholster* and have it holstered by default.
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