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Desired Gameplay Features
18% = Ship Interiors
17% = Bridge Functionality
17% = First Contact Missions
15% = Diplomacy System
12% = Persistent PvE Zone
11% = More Dialog Options
10% = PvP Territory Endgame


Desired Star Trek Feature


29% = Bridge Combat
29% = More Alien & Planet Discovery
23% = More Dialog & Diplomacy Missions
11% = More Notable Star Trek Locations
8% = More Notable Star Trek Characters


Least Liked
34% = Crafting / Memory Alpha
20% = Ground Combat
18% = Something Else
13% = PvP
8% = Exploration
3% = Story
2% = Character / Ship Customization
2% = Space Combat


Most Liked
59% = Space Combat
14% = Character / Ship Customization
11% = Story
7% = Exploration
4% = Ground Combat
3% = Something Else
2% = PvP
0% = Crafting / Memory Alpha

Could some one please point out to me, what part of this survey did the DP rank so highly in. Now its been repeatably stated that the devs are working on what the majority of people want first. In the two areas that included desired features by the majority of players who took the survey, it didnt even get 8% of the vote. Makes you wonder how low that figure really was, and why such a small group of people have convinced cryptic to add it.

Now it really doesnt matter if you want it or not, if cryptic keeps their word the DP is rated very low on the list of features they are prioritizing on. So my question is this, why is so much dev time being devoted to something that the players do not consider a priority? Why does it have a slated april release when other items on this list that rank much higher dont even have a glimmer of a release date?

I do not want your opinion on why, or why not to have a dp. There has been more than enough of that. This is more in the line of, do our opinions realy have much sway towards STO's future. Because in both sections of most desired features by the players who took the survey, there is not one item that has any kind of a future update associated with it.

Of course, all we can do is speculate. Only some one on the design team could actually clue us into the thought process of how new features get prioritized. From my seat, however, it doesnt seem to be from what the majority of players want.
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    Because if there's no DP, there's no risk. No risk, no fun. A DP is used in pretty much any online game for that reason, it also prevents suiciding as a viable tactic.

    However when they use one, they need to fix DSE's so you don't warp in right in the middle of numerous enemy ships that will rip you apart.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    Why are they working on it? Probably because it should have been there in some form in the first place. What mmorpg doesnt have some form of DP????

    Where is the suspense of not getting blown up? Why should I try not too? Why should I care?

    I hope they keep it light though. I dont want a harsh death penalty.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    Desired Gameplay Features
    18% = Ship Interiors
    17% = Bridge Functionality
    17% = First Contact Missions
    15% = Diplomacy System
    12% = Persistent PvE Zone
    11% = More Dialog Options
    10% = PvP Territory Endgame


    Desired Star Trek Feature


    29% = Bridge Combat
    29% = More Alien & Planet Discovery
    23% = More Dialog & Diplomacy Missions
    11% = More Notable Star Trek Locations
    8% = More Notable Star Trek Characters


    Least Liked
    34% = Crafting / Memory Alpha
    20% = Ground Combat
    18% = Something Else
    13% = PvP
    8% = Exploration
    3% = Story
    2% = Character / Ship Customization
    2% = Space Combat


    Most Liked
    59% = Space Combat
    14% = Character / Ship Customization
    11% = Story
    7% = Exploration
    4% = Ground Combat
    3% = Something Else
    2% = PvP
    0% = Crafting / Memory Alpha

    Could some one please point out to me, what part of this survey did the DP rank so highly in. Now its been repeatably stated that the devs are working on what the majority of people want first. In the two areas that included desired features by the majority of players who took the survey, it didnt even get 8% of the vote. Makes you wonder how low that figure really was, and why such a small group of people have convinced cryptic to add it.

    Now it really doesnt matter if you want it or not, if cryptic keeps their word the DP is rated very low on the list of features they are prioritizing on. So my question is this, why is so much dev time being devoted to something that the players do not consider a priority? Why does it have a slated april release when other items on this list that rank much higher dont even have a glimmer of a release date?

    I do not want your opinion on why, or why not to have a dp. There has been more than enough of that. This is more in the line of, do our opinions realy have much sway towards STO's future. Because in both sections of most desired features by the players who took the survey, there is not one item that has any kind of a future update associated with it.

    Of course, all we can do is speculate. Only some one on the design team could actually clue is into the thought process of how new features get prioritized. From my seat, however, it doesnt seem to be from what the majority of players want.


    DP makes the game more appealing to those who might be hold outs. Plus even if 8% are really adement about DP. If the DP is 90% of the reason they are playing. Then yes we need a death penalty. I want practice matches without the DP. But for anything serious a DP would be good. There not talking about actuallt loosing your entire ships and Captain. Just maybe something like a modul or credits. Or even some Exp. Like one level or something.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    18% = Something Else

    :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    Please guys, do not make this a DP thread, the DP was only used an an example because it is the most visable example I could find.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    Please guys, do not make this a DP thread, the DP was only used an an example because it is the most visable example I could find.

    The same thing might be true for other content. Im going to play Klingon. at some point. Even though its not first on my list for new contnet. I certainly want those who play it to have something to play for etc. The DP in my opinion is not that hard to change in the game. And it will be a lot of fun for those who want it!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    Please guys, do not make this a DP thread, the DP was only used an an example because it is the most visable example I could find.

    You specifically asked about the DP. You made this a DP thread. You didn't say 'For example.' You said 'Could some one please point out to me, what part of this survey did the DP rank so highly in' and then proceeded to talk about nothing BUT the DP.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    You specifically asked about the DP. You made this a DP thread. You didn't say 'For example.' You said 'Could some one please point out to me, what part of this survey did the DP rank so highly in' and then proceeded to talk about nothing BUT the DP.

    so, what part of this didnt you understand?



    Now it really doesnt matter if you want it or not, if cryptic keeps their word the DP is rated very low on the list of features they are prioritizing on. So my question is this, why is so much dev time being devoted to something that the players do not consider a priority? Why does it have a slated april release when other items on this list that rank much higher dont even have a glimmer of a release date?

    I do not want your opinion on why, or why not to have a dp. There has been more than enough of that. This is more in the line of, do our opinions realy have much sway towards STO's future. Because in both sections of most desired features by the players who took the survey, there is not one item that has any kind of a future update associated with it.

    Of course, all we can do is speculate. Only some one on the design team could actually clue us into the thought process of how new features get prioritized. From my seat, however, it doesnt seem to be from what the majority of players want
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    The most desired features will be implemented in Season 2. I suppose that this survey's purpose was made to plan the second expansion. They probably will have a team working on the big updates and meanwhile still release constant minor tweaks (auto holster, bug fixes, cosmetic items etc.). The DP will probably be minor, especially if it is optional so it fits in the minor tweaks category.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited March 2010
    Delazure wrote: »
    The most desired features will be implemented in Season 2. I suppose that this survey's purpose was made to plan the second expansion. They probably will have a team working on the big updates and meanwhile still release constant minor tweaks (auto holster, bug fixes, cosmetic items etc.). The DP will probably be minor, especially if it is optional so it fits in the minor tweaks category.

    Thanks Delazure, exactly the kind of thought process I was looking for. I am sure there are others, would be very interested in hearing them.
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