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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
edited February 2010 in The Academy
Ok where do we go to Actually play this startrek game and claim our shuttle.I have yet to find anything that says go here to build your character or crew let alone a ship can some one please point out what i'm missing thank you my time is running out i activated my cup code yesterday and have yet to play anything.:mad:
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    You have to actually buy the game. That code is just to get you a shuttle once you are in game.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    leumeister wrote: »
    Ok where do we go to Actually play this startrek game and claim our shuttle.I have yet to find anything that says go here to build your character or crew let alone a ship can some one please point out what i'm missing thank you my time is running out i activated my cup code yesterday and have yet to play anything.:mad:

    Have you downloaded the client?

    If not, go to the main page and under the support tab is a download link.

    http://www.startrekonline.com/download
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    If that be the case then why would they put FREE trial and exclusive offer on it .That would be false advertisment no?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Kevscar wrote: »
    You have to actually buy the game. That code is just to get you a shuttle once you are in game.

    My understanding with the promos is that he actually has some free time for entering the key.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    did the download already so that's not it thanks tho!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Del Taco doesn't give you free trial time. It's only an unlock code for the Type 8 Shuttle Craft. If you want a free trial, you need to find a buddy that is already signed up and playing, and that can give you a "5 day Buddy Code". Otherwise, pony up the money and buy the game. That Del Taco code won't give you play time, nor is it advertised as such.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    leumeister wrote: »
    did the download already so that's not it thanks tho!

    The shuttle pet is not available till after you buy the game.

    Without buying the game the codes are just for free time.

    http://trekmovie.com/2010/01/21/star-trek-online-hooking-up-with-del-taco-for-promotion-new-screenshots-video/

    Are you able to log into the game?

    By reading the promo information, you can have up to 10 days of play time with the codes.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Del Taco doesn't give you free trial time. It's only an unlock code for the Type 8 Shuttle Craft. If you want a free trial, you need to find a buddy that is already signed up and playing, and that can give you a "5 day Buddy Code". Otherwise, pony up the money and buy the game. That Del Taco code won't give you play time, nor is it advertised as such.

    Actually, according to the promo you can get up to 10 days of free play time with the Del Taco codes but you can't get the shuttle until you buy the game..
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    i can log into the offical page but that's it.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    On the main page should be a button to enter your key. Make sure you're logged in, and click that button. Once you've entered your trial key, you should be able to log into the game using the client you've already downloaded.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Del Taco doesn't give you free trial time. It's only an unlock code for the Type 8 Shuttle Craft. If you want a free trial, you need to find a buddy that is already signed up and playing, and that can give you a "5 day Buddy Code". Otherwise, pony up the money and buy the game. That Del Taco code won't give you play time, nor is it advertised as such.

    There were four Del Taco shuttle codes. Each gave two days of trial time as well as in-game access to the shuttle pet. If you collected all four, you got 10 days of trial time. Good job knowing what you're talking about before opening up your mouth, though. ;)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Did the redeem key thing does not recognize it gotta be something else
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Try entering it here: http://www.startrekonline.com/deltaco ?

    I can't access the main page from work, so I can't directly check on this stuff .. but that's where the interwebs says to enter it.

    Edit: If that doesn't work, there's a post here from one of the devs asking people to e-mail them keys that aren't working properly: http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?p=1898939
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    this is NOT the way to entice someone into buying your product i gotta say!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    This is kind of a circular logic argument, so here's more semantics.
    You have a free item waiting for you, that's it. You did not buy the game.
    How can you use your shuttle if you did not buy the game?
    You have free time, but you still need the game to get said time.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    denare wrote: »
    You have free time, but you still need the game to get said time.

    No ... the trial time is free trial time, no purchase required. All the person needs to do is register for an account on the site, redeem their key, and download the client.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    YYC26 wrote: »
    No ... the trial time is free trial time, no purchase required. All the person needs to do is register for an account on the site, redeem their key, and download the client.

    if you downloaded the client. click on the star trek logo on your desktop. that should open the launcher where you log in. This will take you to the patcher. Once the game is done patching the Icon that says Patching will change to Engage. click that and you will get to the character creator screen.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    You have to go to the "My Account" page on the STO site and if you entered the code right you will see an option to activate the free time.

    For everyone who THINKS they know what they are talking about you really should actually know something before calling people idots for something they are actually right about.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    this is where that link took me says key active cannot use again any other ideas please???

    * This key is already active, it cannot be used again.
    * This key is already active, it cannot be used again.
    * This key is already active, it cannot be used again.

    How does my free Del Taco promotional time work?
    Your Del Taco promotional time is more accurately described as free trial time. That is, it grants you access to the Star Trek Online beta test and it allows you to play Star Trek Online for free after the game launches. Even if you do not own or subscribe to Star Trek Online, each code you redeem (up to one per cup type and four total) will grant your account two days of free trial time. If you redeem a unique code from each of the four exclusive Del Taco cup types, you will get 10 days of free trial time. Free trial time will be applied right when you redeem the code. So, if you redeem one code before our game's launch on February 2, 2010, you'll be able to play Star Trek Online for free until February 4, 2010. If, however, you redeem a code on February 4, 2010, you'll be able to play until February 6, 2010. And, if you redeem all four unique codes on February 4, 2010, you'll be able to play until February 14, 2010. All free trial time expires March 15, 2010.

    When can I play Star Trek Online?
    You'll be able to begin playing the Star Trek Online Open Beta on January 12, 2010. Star Trek Online officially launches February 2, 2010.

    When do I get the Type-8 Shuttle in-game?
    You'll be able to use your Shuttle once the game launches on February 2, 2010.

    When does Star Trek Online launch?
    Star Trek Online launches worldwide on February 2, 2010.

    Where can I create an account if I do not already have one?
    You may create an account by visiting the registration page on this website.

    Where do I download the Open Beta client?
    Simply visit our download page to select a site to download the game.

    What are the system requirements?
    Our system requirements are:

    * OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
    * CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 Ghz or AMD Athlon X2 3800+
    * Memory: 1GB RAM
    * Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 / ATI Radeon X1800 / Intel HD Graphics
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    * DirectX: Version 9.0c or Higher
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    * Network: Internet Broadband Connection Required
    * Disc: 6X DVD-ROM

    The recommended system specifications are:

    * OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
    * CPU: Intel E8400 Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 5600+
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    * Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Soundcard
    * DirectX: Version 9.0c or Higher
    * HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space
    * Network: Internet Broadband Connection Required
    * Disc: 6X DVD-ROM
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    that caused my my comp to go black.and then everything was closed that was about 5 this morning and i took a nap b'cuz it was ticking me off i'm back for another round and still having no luck going to try the PS3 next incase its the comp.and not just me being MAD haha!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    YYC26 wrote: »
    There were four Del Taco shuttle codes. Each gave two days of trial time as well as in-game access to the shuttle pet. If you collected all four, you got 10 days of trial time. Good job knowing what you're talking about before opening up your mouth, though. ;)

    There were four cups, the codes all do the same thing and are not related at all the the type of cup you get, so read that last sentence of yours to yourself.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    duke-togo wrote: »
    There were four cups, the codes all do the same thing and are not related at all the the type of cup you get, so read that last sentence of yours to yourself.

    Oh come on ... the FAQ was copy-pasted in this very thread.
    each code you redeem (up to one per cup type and four total) will grant your account two days of free trial time. If you redeem a unique code from each of the four exclusive Del Taco cup types, you will get 10 days of free trial time.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Del Taco doesn't give you free trial time. It's only an unlock code for the Type 8 Shuttle Craft. If you want a free trial, you need to find a buddy that is already signed up and playing, and that can give you a "5 day Buddy Code". Otherwise, pony up the money and buy the game. That Del Taco code won't give you play time, nor is it advertised as such.
    Ahem, you need to read the 'Del Taco' FAQ located here... http://www.startrekonline.com/deltaco_faq
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    leumeister wrote: »
    this is where that link took me says key active cannot use again any other ideas please???

    * This key is already active, it cannot be used again.
    * This key is already active, it cannot be used again.
    * This key is already active, it cannot be used again.
    Did you actually get those keys off a 'Del Taco' cup??? Those keys can only be used once, and are not reusable or transferable...

    If those keys were actually entered correctly, then go to your account page, and you should see something like this...

    Activated Features

    * Star Trek Online Del Taco Promotion B
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Did anyone else have issues activating the shuttle? I tried right away and it gave me an error saying it could not be redeemed at this time. It tried several times on several days. Not until I got promoted and got a second tier ship would lit let me equip the pet.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    folds wrote: »
    Did anyone else have issues activating the shuttle? I tried right away and it gave me an error saying it could not be redeemed at this time. It tried several times on several days. Not until I got promoted and got a second tier ship would lit let me equip the pet.

    I did not have that problem. They could have had an issue with the account services as to why you had that error.
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