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If you havent read the latest engineering report, we will soon be getting a new episode each week, and these episodes will have overall story arcs and possibly even make up seasons. This is some of the best news I've heard for STO in a while :D
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    These episodes will involve auto sidekicking and be available to characters of any level as well, right?

    That's the part that has me excited as it presents not just something new for my admiral but something for my alts as well.

    The neat part is that you could theoretically level an alt exclusively using the new weekly missions... and that they will be cross-faction, giving Klingons the option to level in arc based play.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    I have to agree, it sounds -very- cool and -very- promising if they can keep up the pace and still manage to keep it interesting and involving.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    If you havent read the latest engineering report, we will soon be getting a new episode each week, and these episodes will have overall story arcs and possibly even make up seasons. This is some of the best news I've heard for STO in a while :D

    It sounds like a good feature but I'll believe it when I see it.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    This is the track they should have been taking from the start, I am very very excited over this. :D It shows Cryptic is listening
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Its an awesome idea, i never would have though of doing weekly missions =D. Its almost like watching the show!!!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Great news indeed!!! :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    will the new episodes stay in the game after the week though or be replaced is what id like to know
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    laladiel wrote: »
    will the new episodes stay in the game after the week though or be replaced is what id like to know

    I'm sure they'll stay in the game. It wouldn't make much sense for them to put so much work into creating these episodes only to delete them after a week of "air time".

    I'm also really excited about this idea. I think it's going to be a hit if they can pull it off right.

    Theres alot of other things that have got me excited about upcoming updates. Particularly with Season 2.0
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    There is a lot more to be excited about then just weekly episodes in terms of content.
    dstahl wrote: »
    Season 1.3 Update - June
    • Weekly Episodes - Series 1 (1.3 or 2.0)

    Season 2.0 - July
    • STF – “Into the Hive”
    • Klingon Episodes
    • High End Episode Sector
    • Multi-Faction Episode Sector
    • Federation Diplomatic Corps

    Season 2, so far, is looking ace. Keep up the good work Devs. :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    laladiel wrote: »
    will the new episodes stay in the game after the week though or be replaced is what id like to know

    yes these are new episodes that will stay
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    It sounds like a good feature but I'll believe it when I see it.
    Please stay out of my mind!

    Between you and me and the voices it's getting awfully crowded in here.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Please stay out of my mind!

    Between you and me and the voices it's getting awfully crowded in here.

    The first episode is going to be akin to TNG "The Inner Light."

    At least that's what the voices told me.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    I too am excited. Sounds like it will be a blast. New content every week is much needed and appreciated.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    laladiel wrote: »
    will the new episodes stay in the game after the week though or be replaced is what id like to know

    No offense meant to you t all, but the thought that Cryptic would spend Dev time on content that would only last a week made me laugh. It actually sounds like something they might try :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    No offense meant to you t all, but the thought that Cryptic would spend Dev time on content that would only last a week made me laugh. It actually sounds like something they might try :p

    It could be like real TV. Episodes go into a rotation each week. After the premier. It goes into reruns. Then a hiatus lasting several months. They could be prempted for specials. Or reschedules later in teh week.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    fuzun wrote: »
    It could be like real TV. Episodes go into a rotation each week. After the premier. It goes into reruns. Then a hiatus lasting several months. They could be prempted for specials. Or reschedules later in teh week.

    Well, considering the fact that their already working on episode replay, I'm sure these new ones will work the same way. There will probably be some cooldown between the time you can do the same mission back to back, but I guess we'll see soon enough.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    fuzun wrote: »
    It could be like real TV. Episodes go into a rotation each week. After the premier. It goes into reruns. Then a hiatus lasting several months. They could be prempted for specials. Or reschedules later in teh week.

    Though the tendency to stick stuff on itunes and/or hulu after showing is changing even that model.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    . It actually sounds like something they might try :p


    Nagus you jinxed us all.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Though the tendency to stick stuff on itunes and/or hulu after showing is changing even that model.

    They might have the weekly missions as free for those actively subscribed then put them up on the c-store if you weren't subscribed during their intial run.

    Of course, this is the devil talking. ;)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    If you havent read the latest engineering report, we will soon be getting a new episode each week, and these episodes will have overall story arcs and possibly even make up seasons. This is some of the best news I've heard for STO in a while :D

    I somehow managed to miss that when I read the report. You're absolutely right though. It is something to get excited about.:)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    They might have the weekly missions as free for those actively subscribed then put them up on the c-store if you weren't subscribed during their intial run.

    Of course, this is the devil talking. ;)

    That would be hilariously awful.

    Though forgivable if you can pass 'bootlegged recordings' to groupmates :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    That would be hilariously awful.

    Though forgivable if you can pass 'bootlegged recordings' to groupmates :D

    Shady Ferengi: Pssst, hey, Starfleet. Wanna buy a trip to Melchor V? Hot off the transport...only 3 bars of gold-pressed latinum.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    If you havent read the latest engineering report, we will soon be getting a new episode each week, and these episodes will have overall story arcs and possibly even make up seasons. This is some of the best news I've heard for STO in a while :D

    I wonder if the episodes will consist primarily of scanning 5 things, or shooting people, or destroying 3-5 waves of ships.

    I also wonder if these will be open missions, or if they will be exclusive to people at level cap.

    I won't hold my breath. I'm still just a Captain. Churning out 10-30minutes of content each week... we'll see how great it is in the end, or if this announcement ends up being akin to the genesis engine.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    This is one of the two items on the current engineering report that has me grinning from ear to ear. The other being Chase Masterson as Leeta. :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Grox wrote: »
    There is a lot more to be excited about then just weekly episodes in terms of content.



    Season 2, so far, is looking ace. Keep up the good work Devs. :D

    Im very excited about this too! It is a great Idea to keep people involved with the game and continue to come back for more.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    All I can say is, "I'm stoked!"

    sorry

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Cygnus-X-1 wrote:
    All I can say is, "I'm stoked!"

    sorry

    :cool:

    Now we just need that guy who said "Set Phasers to Fun!" :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    What? A new episode weekly? Crazy talk, methinks. That'll never work. :p

    Seriously, that'll be awesome if they can put together a storyline, and incorporate a little bit of it each week. Indeed, would be like watching the series. And hey, between Seasons, the cliffhangers! Something else to look forward to with each new Season, the continuation! :D

    Now how do I set my TiVo for it... >.>
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    I'm pretty excited too, they definitly won't be just "Scan 5 things" missions. Cryptic has some bad exploration content but at least give them that the episodes are fun.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    It sounds like a good feature but I'll believe it when I see it.

    I have to give this a QFT.
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