Just checking back to see if there has been a release date for these 2 races. Haven't seen anything in patch notes but they could have just slipped under the radar. If anyone knows anything, feel free to post! Thanks.
I know we can't add all these races as playable Federation (although the C-Store is a good option for this) but I would like to see RARE RACE BOs added. Let a Tellarite fan have a Tellarite as their BO without them having to design their own with the alien BO race. Let people have a Cardassian or Orion BO, but keep their availability very rare.
I know Klingons have Orions as an option, but I'd like to see Orions added for the Federation (and Ferengi added for Klingons! And those Ferengi whips!)
Tellarites and Caitians are good ideas, as are Cardassians (heck, that Klingon on DS9 says Cardassia may one day join the Federation. I there's tons of Cardassian ex-patriotes by now, many of whom likely fled during the DS9 days and have had kids born and raised in the Federation).
What was that race they kept saying had four arms?
Let's see...other races that i can think of are Denobulans, Deltans (these were very important in TMP, and Rodenberry wanted them to be a big part of Phase II), and Risians.
I just realized that Tellar (home of the Tellarites) was one of the founding worlds of the Federation! Add this pig-nosed aliens, fast!
Oh, they are already adding the Tellarites and Caitians, it was said a while ago. I was just hoping for an update on when they were going to be added. Someone was quoted as saying Caitians would be added a month or 2 after release, and Tellarites would follow shortly after. Since it's been over a month I was just wondering if there was any news on that front. Hopefully they will be added with the 45 day patch. I could care less if they are C-store or not, I just want my Caitians lol.
I'm mildly concerned; a dev interview a month or two before the game went live said Caitans would be introduced, and then Tellarites. But the Engineering Reports says only Tellarites. I mean, this isn't a game-breker for me, but it's mildly unhappy-making.
I think dstahl was only responding to the Tellarites question because that's what the other poster asked about specifically. Or maybe Caitians turned out to be harder to design properly in such a short time frame and Cryptic wants to get them right. Hopefully they were just overlooked in the comment and they will be out first (with the 45 day patch if we are lucky!)
I think dstahl was only responding to the Tellarites question because that's what the other poster asked about specifically. Or maybe Caitians turned out to be harder to design properly in such a short time frame and Cryptic wants to get them right. Hopefully they were just overlooked in the comment and they will be out first (with the 45 day patch if we are lucky!)
Generally, the last thing you want to hear from Cryptic is that they are witholding something to "get it right". This is the same for most MMO, generally. Its a polite way of saying they aren't going to be doing it.
Meh, if it wasn't catgirls it'd be tons of busty vulcan women all going through perpetual pun far. People will find a way to be weird, no matter how you try and limit them.
Look for the behind the scenes videos of upcoming game content - should be hitting the web in a week or so (takes time for Marketing to slot them on IGN, etc.) There are some new species for players being shown off.
The video series is entitled "Expanding the Universe" and is a 2 part video series.
Just checking back to see if there has been a release date for these 2 races. Haven't seen anything in patch notes but they could have just slipped under the radar. If anyone knows anything, feel free to post! Thanks.
Are we ever going to see Tellarites - a founding member of the Federation - as a preset race for the UFP? ( I know they were mentioned as coming soon... but I'm just curious. )
Look for the behind the scenes videos of upcoming game content - should be hitting the web in a week or so (takes time for Marketing to slot them on IGN, etc.) There are some new species for players being shown off.
The video series is entitled "Expanding the Universe" and is a 2 part video series.
Beam me up Macho,
:eek:
All of these tidbits are reasons to be hopeful. Until then, we can expect to continue enduring the ribbing from our fellow players for an interest in any characters who so happen to have fur. :rolleyes: Simply because they can.
I just hope the Caitians are indeed Star Trek Caitian, rather than annoying anime catgirl.
I can't wait for these expanding videos to finally get released!
Agreed. Watch the fourth movie, Caitains aren't a pretty race. They look more like alley cats than anime drawings. Hopefully Cryptic stays true to this.
Why would anyone want to be a Tellarite? Consider expanding the races that can be Borg. I wanted to have a disconnected Aenar Andorian borg. You know the mythical white Andorians that are blind but telepathic. Mmmmmmmm yum, says the imagination.
RG: You see more playable races being added in the future?
Matt: Certainly. We have made the alien creator expandable so it fully supports the addition of new playable races. In fact, there are 2 new playable races coming in the near future!
RG: Can you tell us what races and when will they be added?
Matt: The first race to be added will be the Catians, very soon after launch. probably in a month or two. After that you can expect to see the Tellarites added.
While i have seen the people utilize the alien creator in strange ways, I will say as far as races, the more the merrier. In fact after the Tellarites and the Caitians, I would like them to put in some if not all of the Starlfeet Battles ensemble, down the line, maybe see some Federation Hydrans? i would also like to encounter my familiar enemies from Starfleet Command and Academy, (even Starfleet Battles), the good ol' Tholian menace. And fighting some hydran Carriers would be interesting, plus fighting them on the ground. And down the line maybe throw in some Lyran and Kzinti if you so inclined, along with some of the ISC Races.
Yea I know it is not Starfleet Battles but still some food for thought. And allow people to create Fed Orions, as some occasionally to come to the Feds. Other then that, if making the Cardassian and Romulan factions is going to take a while, and I know it will, could you make them available via C-Store Like the Ferrengi and Klingons? I mean at least for the Feds for now, and maybe allow the Cardassians to be creatable for both the Klingons and the Federation? It would be nice though I also prefer that the Romulans were available first as they are my favorite race so far. (that is of course after the Tellarites and Caitains, get their time to shine)
Personally, I'm trying to figure out why Cryptic is putting in a creature that was first introduced in cartoons around 1974 and not canon, isn't it going away from the true Star Trek?
Secondly, with the introductions of these new characters will we be allowed extra slots as most have already filled all three with the one or two Federations or Klingon character and the original Federation one, otherwise, it would mean Deleting one just to a Caitian for the kiddies (sorry little joke there)
Personally, I'm trying to figure out why Cryptic is putting in a creature that was first introduced in cartoons around 1974 and not canon, isn't it going away from the true Star Trek? Secondly, with the introductions of these new characters will we be allowed extra slots as most have already filled all three with the one or two Federations or Klingon character and the original Federation one, otherwise, it would mean Deleting one just to a Caitian for the kiddies (sorry little joke there)
Caitians are a canon race, and while they were more prominently featured on the animated series, there were a few unnamed Caitains from the fourth movie so yes they are Canon, and so long as they look like they do in the The Voyage Home, I will not mind one bit, if they are in the game. Also, this game, is not considered canon, though with the proper influence from the mighty TV studios, you never know. Heh look what we have going from JJ Abrams. That being said, the more races, the merrier, i would also for some laughs like to see the Andromedans.
Caitians are a canon race, and while they were more prominently featured on the animated series, there were a few unnamed Caitains from the fourth movie so yes they are Canon, and so long as they look like they do in the The Voyage Home, I will not mind one bit, if they are in the game. Also, this game, is not considered canon, though with the proper influence from the mighty TV studios, you never know. Heh look what we have going from JJ Abrams. That being said, the more races, the merrier, i would also for some laughs like to see the Andromedans.
I know we can't add all these races as playable Federation (although the C-Store is a good option for this) but I would like to see RARE RACE BOs added. Let a Tellarite fan have a Tellarite as their BO without them having to design their own with the alien BO race. Let people have a Cardassian or Orion BO, but keep their availability very rare.
I know Klingons have Orions as an option, but I'd like to see Orions added for the Federation (and Ferengi added for Klingons! And those Ferengi whips!)
Tellarites and Caitians are good ideas, as are Cardassians (heck, that Klingon on DS9 says Cardassia may one day join the Federation. I there's tons of Cardassian ex-patriotes by now, many of whom likely fled during the DS9 days and have had kids born and raised in the Federation).
What was that race they kept saying had four arms?
Let's see...other races that i can think of are Denobulans, Deltans (these were very important in TMP, and Rodenberry wanted them to be a big part of Phase II), and Risians.
I just realized that Tellar (home of the Tellarites) was one of the founding worlds of the Federation! Add this pig-nosed aliens, fast!
I couldn't agree more. I may have to friend you for this.
Ok I have a question. I'm going to assume that Caitians (and Tellarites) will be available through the C-Store. When you 'buy' one will you have to start that character from scratch (no pun intended for all the Caitian fans out there lol) or will you be able to redo your looks at the tailor once you have access?
I ask because I've been waiting on Caitians for my 'main' and it would be great if I could actually start playing him now instead of having to mess around with alts for another few months. Any incite on this would be much appreciated!
I know we can't add all these races as playable Federation (although the C-Store is a good option for this) but I would like to see RARE RACE BOs added. Let a Tellarite fan have a Tellarite as their BO without them having to design their own with the alien BO race. Let people have a Cardassian or Orion BO, but keep their availability very rare.
I know Klingons have Orions as an option, but I'd like to see Orions added for the Federation (and Ferengi added for Klingons! And those Ferengi whips!)
Tellarites and Caitians are good ideas, as are Cardassians (heck, that Klingon on DS9 says Cardassia may one day join the Federation. I there's tons of Cardassian ex-patriotes by now, many of whom likely fled during the DS9 days and have had kids born and raised in the Federation).
What was that race they kept saying had four arms?
Let's see...other races that i can think of are Denobulans, Deltans (these were very important in TMP, and Rodenberry wanted them to be a big part of Phase II), and Risians.
I just realized that Tellar (home of the Tellarites) was one of the founding worlds of the Federation! Add this pig-nosed aliens, fast!
I'm totally for the rare BOs, and the switch Orions to Fed, Ferengi to Klingons. We'll have to be patient for Romulans and Cardassians, and I'd really love to get them as playable races from the C-Store so long.
I also think Ferengi whips - and other melee weapons, like Andorian or Romulan blade weapons of all kind, more Klingon weapons.... would make a great addition. I'd really love to focus on melee attacks with my alt, but he's a Betazoid scientist, - means I can't learn new martial arts skills, and the only weapon available is a Bat'Leth that looks simply wrong.
Ok I have a question. I'm going to assume that Caitians (and Tellarites) will be available through the C-Store. When you 'buy' one will you have to start that character from scratch (no pun intended for all the Caitian fans out there lol) or will you be able to redo your looks at the tailor once you have access?
I ask because I've been waiting on Caitians for my 'main' and it would be great if I could actually start playing him now instead of having to mess around with alts for another few months. Any incite on this would be much appreciated!
Most likely done like they did Joined Trill, Liberated Borg, Fed Klingon and Ferangi. You have to re-roll.
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I know we can't add all these races as playable Federation (although the C-Store is a good option for this) but I would like to see RARE RACE BOs added. Let a Tellarite fan have a Tellarite as their BO without them having to design their own with the alien BO race. Let people have a Cardassian or Orion BO, but keep their availability very rare.
I know Klingons have Orions as an option, but I'd like to see Orions added for the Federation (and Ferengi added for Klingons! And those Ferengi whips!)
Tellarites and Caitians are good ideas, as are Cardassians (heck, that Klingon on DS9 says Cardassia may one day join the Federation. I there's tons of Cardassian ex-patriotes by now, many of whom likely fled during the DS9 days and have had kids born and raised in the Federation).
What was that race they kept saying had four arms?
Let's see...other races that i can think of are Denobulans, Deltans (these were very important in TMP, and Rodenberry wanted them to be a big part of Phase II), and Risians.
I just realized that Tellar (home of the Tellarites) was one of the founding worlds of the Federation! Add this pig-nosed aliens, fast!
Hot dog! That's great!
Now we need to convince them that Orions turn up in Starfleet from time to time.
... Yes, it's a real word. At least now it is.
Generally, the last thing you want to hear from Cryptic is that they are witholding something to "get it right". This is the same for most MMO, generally. Its a polite way of saying they aren't going to be doing it.
Billions and billions of catgirls.
and hairballs. Lots of hairballs.
-np
Meh, if it wasn't catgirls it'd be tons of busty vulcan women all going through perpetual pun far. People will find a way to be weird, no matter how you try and limit them.
The video series is entitled "Expanding the Universe" and is a 2 part video series.
Beam me up Macho,
:eek:
Can we get some Fed-Gorn while we're there, pretty please?
I can't wait for these expanding videos to finally get released!
From the Engineering Report:
Then tonight...
All of these tidbits are reasons to be hopeful. Until then, we can expect to continue enduring the ribbing from our fellow players for an interest in any characters who so happen to have fur. :rolleyes: Simply because they can.
Agreed. Watch the fourth movie, Caitains aren't a pretty race. They look more like alley cats than anime drawings. Hopefully Cryptic stays true to this.
Hairball = Tribble.
I'm pretty certain Matt was backwards on this - the Tellarites are coming before the Caitians.
In fact Tellarites are on Tribble now. You can get them as BOffs.
Yea I know it is not Starfleet Battles but still some food for thought. And allow people to create Fed Orions, as some occasionally to come to the Feds. Other then that, if making the Cardassian and Romulan factions is going to take a while, and I know it will, could you make them available via C-Store Like the Ferrengi and Klingons? I mean at least for the Feds for now, and maybe allow the Cardassians to be creatable for both the Klingons and the Federation? It would be nice though I also prefer that the Romulans were available first as they are my favorite race so far. (that is of course after the Tellarites and Caitains, get their time to shine)
Secondly, with the introductions of these new characters will we be allowed extra slots as most have already filled all three with the one or two Federations or Klingon character and the original Federation one, otherwise, it would mean Deleting one just to a Caitian for the kiddies (sorry little joke there)
Caitians are a canon race, and while they were more prominently featured on the animated series, there were a few unnamed Caitains from the fourth movie so yes they are Canon, and so long as they look like they do in the The Voyage Home, I will not mind one bit, if they are in the game. Also, this game, is not considered canon, though with the proper influence from the mighty TV studios, you never know. Heh look what we have going from JJ Abrams. That being said, the more races, the merrier, i would also for some laughs like to see the Andromedans.
http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Unnamed_Caitians
Yes, you are right, a quick google again lead me to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Trek_races and it shows that Caitians were first seen in ST:ToS, thank you.:D
I couldn't agree more. I may have to friend you for this.
I ask because I've been waiting on Caitians for my 'main' and it would be great if I could actually start playing him now instead of having to mess around with alts for another few months. Any incite on this would be much appreciated!
was hopeing they were on test so i can at lest plain it out
I'm totally for the rare BOs, and the switch Orions to Fed, Ferengi to Klingons. We'll have to be patient for Romulans and Cardassians, and I'd really love to get them as playable races from the C-Store so long.
I also think Ferengi whips - and other melee weapons, like Andorian or Romulan blade weapons of all kind, more Klingon weapons.... would make a great addition. I'd really love to focus on melee attacks with my alt, but he's a Betazoid scientist, - means I can't learn new martial arts skills, and the only weapon available is a Bat'Leth that looks simply wrong.
Most likely done like they did Joined Trill, Liberated Borg, Fed Klingon and Ferangi. You have to re-roll.
Nice : anyone willing to post a screenshot of a Tellarite ? I'd like to see.