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Ive just got the game, installed, and registered, ect, ect, im just waiting for the servers to come online in...38 minutes. :D

Any advice for a n00b?
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Don't grind by killing enemies alot, take plenty of missions, it's quicker.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Athelus wrote: »
    Don't grind by killing enemies alot, take plenty of missions, it's quicker.


    Also, enjoy the missions.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Bleepbleep wrote:
    Ive just got the game, installed, and registered, ect, ect, im just waiting for the servers to come online in...38 minutes. :D

    Any advice for a n00b?

    The best advice i can give you...

    ...Akira Sulu is in the Admiral's Office.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Consider your skill choices very carefully and try to match them to how you would like to play, it can make a big difference to your enjoyment.

    Al
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Pay good attention in the tutorial. It will make it alot easier to figure out the rest of the game.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    The best advice i can give you...

    ...Akira Sulu is in the Admiral's Office.

    The Akira Sulu that can be found is not the real Akira Sulu.
    - old chinese proverb.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Two bits of advice that made my life a ton easier:

    -When in space, hit the P button to pull up your list of abilities, and set the one that balances your shields out into your quickslot toolbar. Helps loads when getting hit from multiple directions and you lack a third hand to assist you with all the crazy keyboarding/mouse-clicking going on! :P

    -On away missions, don't be afraid to hit the pause button and use the team commands to control your BOffs for a tactical advantage. Just a little practice and you'll be plowing through groups of enemies with little to fear.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    -On away missions, don't be afraid to hit the pause button and use the team commands to control your BOffs for a tactical advantage. Just a little practice and you'll be plowing through groups of enemies with little to fear.

    I've used the pause twice. once on the Kuvah'magh when my crew took a coffee break without me and another time during the Gateway mission when I forgot to equip a crewmen and I saw a group heading out way. After that, I've found little use for it.

    Then again, and OP this works for you as well, once you get PVP geared you really seem to slice through Away Missions like a hot knife through pre-heated butter sticks.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    dont rush the game ! *sigh*
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    right click on the phaser icon to set them to auto-fire. Otherwise you'll get carpal tunnel very quickly.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I've used the pause twice. once on the Kuvah'magh when my crew took a coffee break without me and another time during the Gateway mission when I forgot to equip a crewmen and I saw a group heading out way. After that, I've found little use for it.

    Then again, and OP this works for you as well, once you get PVP geared you really seem to slice through Away Missions like a hot knife through pre-heated butter sticks.

    Oh I agree, I've not used it much myself. But for someone just beginning, its a really handy way to get a little practice in on how to control your BOffs and how to set up flanking with a couple of easy clicks. After that, its probably not needed so much (even though its a rather neat little feature that some appreciate I'm sure).
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Oh I agree, I've not used it much myself. But for someone just beginning, its a really handy way to get a little practice in on how to control your BOffs and how to set up flanking with a couple of easy clicks. After that, its probably not needed so much (even though its a rather neat little feature that some appreciate I'm sure).

    Short as the pause may be, I have to say it is nice to have it for the "Ooh! Pizza's here" option, too :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Depending on your play style, you have many ways to level. Switch between them to fight monotony.

    For my play style, star clusters are your friend.

    EB
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Get used to your starter ship. You'll be in it for a bit.

    :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    What's the pause button?

    Got mine through Steam so don't have a ncie easy to hand manual :(
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Bleepbleep wrote:
    Ive just got the game, installed, and registered, ect, ect, im just waiting for the servers to come online in...38 minutes. :D

    Any advice for a n00b?

    Yeah grab the patch they just posted to the login server by running the launcher :)

    Next get a nice drink, roll a smoke or whatever your pleasure, dim the lights, turn off the phone and get into character!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    The main piece of advice I can give you is just relax and enjoy the game.

    There are alot of people that have jumped the gun and have powerleveled att the way though and are now stuck parked around various bases doing the whole " Look at me, Look at me" routine with nothing else to do.

    Just stop and smell the roses from time to time. Head to DS9 and look around, enjoy the chapter missions, but mostly, enjoy the enviroment.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    be careful not to level up too quickly. It only takes 3 days to reach admiral and if you do, you will feel completely ripped off because the game has no end content.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Lx31 wrote:
    be careful not to level up too quickly. It only takes 3 days to reach admiral and if you do, you will feel completely ripped off because the game has no end content.


    I've been playing since the beginning of the Headstart and I am Commander Grade 2. If you BUMRUSH for Rear Admiral, you can level fast. If you actually experience the game (and eat, TRIBBLE and sleep ocassionaly), it takes a little longer than 3 days.

    This is not what I would call constructive advice. Expecting "endgame" content from a freshly launched game if you're a power-leveller isn't really realistic. I've been MMOing since UO, AO and EQ. Par for the course.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Best advise i can give is try the different classes. I started out as a tactical in a escort, but after trying a engineer (planning on going sience vessel) i just love the small gadgets you can pull out :)

    Just enjoy and explore the game, plenty to see and do, and WELCOME :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Thx for the help guys. I'm downloading the patch now.

    What are the long term advantages of each class? My instruction manual is a bit brief on the subject.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Bleepbleep wrote:
    Thx for the help guys. I'm downloading the patch now.

    What are the long term advantages of each class? My instruction manual is a bit brief on the subject.

    Easy sum up:

    Tactical = DPS
    Engineer = Tanking/Survivability
    Science - Support/Healing/Annoying Opponents
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    It is exciting - you're gonna have a good time.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Pvp Ftw!!!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Pvp Ftw!!!

    Or as I say "Less pew pew, more queue queue, people!"
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Easy sum up:

    Tactical = DPS
    Engineer = Tanking/Survivability
    Science - Support/Healing/Annoying Opponents

    Or if you have played wow

    tactical = mage/ret paladin
    engineer = Feral druid/prot warrior
    Science = Priest /Resto druid/ Prot-Holy paladin

    ;)
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