I've always enjoyed an MMO that allows for user created items... items which are created with the basis of your efforts, time, and mission completion.
I'm wondering first IF players would really like a crafting system in STO?
If so, what would you like to make? How would you go about making this with the current play system?
For me personally, nothing would please me more than the ability for me to create my own version of ship derived from the componants of all ship tiers and types currently in the game (including all C-store stuff). The higher your tier in crafting, the more parts are unlocked.
I would also like to make all the consols, engines, and weapons that my ship needs as well.
How? Simply break down the componants of all those anamolies into smaller componants that if used with a recipe (earned through drops, PvP rewards, or diplomacy) will create a larger componant, which when used with another recipe and more componants will create the finished componant that I would like to make. This means that it would take dozens of componants to create a single componant, meaning more work, and more fame for your efforts when you fly with a costumized ship that cost you hundreds of componants to create, but is exactly how you'd like it to look and feel, especially since each componant would provide it's own specific stat... some positive, and some negative (example: it's larger and thus it weighs more, so you fly more slowly, but your hull is tougher because of it).
i understand your desire, but as far as a ship crafting, i would (at this time) say no.
i like your idea of making custom consoles or maybe even armor (yes it is a console slot user).
there has been tons of threads on the desire of what people in the community want for crafting. i feel cryptic has listened and is in the works to create a more diverse system, but nothing has been said in recent postings to give any indication where they are with any of it.
My thoughts have always been that crafting could play a huge part in the implementation of industry, specifically the construction of Fleet or small personal bases. Got a glut of collected anomaly materials? Maybe they (or other added collectable/harvestable resources) could be crafted into materials needed for building and construction. It's not your typical MMO-crafting fare, but it fits the game and could certainly serve a great purpose down that avenue.
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i like your idea of making custom consoles or maybe even armor (yes it is a console slot user).
there has been tons of threads on the desire of what people in the community want for crafting. i feel cryptic has listened and is in the works to create a more diverse system, but nothing has been said in recent postings to give any indication where they are with any of it.