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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
edited February 2011 in Ten Forward
Hey all, I'm a long time lurker, and new to posting on the forums. It's nice to finally step forward and introduce myself. I got STO about 2 months ago, and I've enjoyed my experience with it thus far. My favorite thing of all is that I've had the good fortune of meeting some really nice folks and making a ton of new friends.

I never had envisioned myself being anything but a console gamer. I've had nothing but a controller in my hand from my first Atari 2600 to my current Xbox 360 Elite and PS3. It's always been first person shooters, fighting games, or RPG's like the KOTOR series and Fallout 3.

That changed two and a half months ago, when my home got flooded out partially during some bad rains, and my old computer was part of the death toll. I custom ordered a new PC from HP, and when it arrived, I made a quick trip to Best Buy to get some last minute accessories and a printer. I passed by the software aisle, and saw STO sitting there. I tossed it in the cart figuring I'd try out a PC game to see how my graphics card worked and just what PC gaming was all about.

I was sort of leary because the reviews in the gaming publications I had read weren't great for STO, but I reserved judgement. After I installed it, I played like a super newb, since I had no understanding of what traits worked best with what builds or what skills to use. Since I began, I've probably made and deleted 8 characters trying to find a combo that fits, including an RA5 toon.

I'm happy to say that as of a couple days ago, I made one that I'm going to stick with...lol.

As far as gameplay goes, my honest opinion is that STO is a good game that has the potential to be great over time. I would say 7 out of 10, based most recently off of the ambitious season 2 update. I hope Cryptic continues to give back to the community and that the thinking behind season 2 keeps on going into the future, because this game is just scratching the surface of its huge potential.

I'm still getting used to playing with a keyboard and mouse, and my heart will still belong to my xbox, but I'm happy I've broadened my gaming horizons and STO will always be special to me because it gave me the means to do so. As a sci-fi fan, Star Trek fan, and gamer, I hope Star Trek Online lives long and prospers.

Oh and if any of you see me running around the game with my main character Astarsha, feel free to say hello. :)

~ Supreme_Heretic
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Always glad to see a new face 'round here.

    Lately, I've been runnin' as Picard@Captain_Zero because of interest in the Diplomatic missions. More than likely though, you'll see me on as Iaeger@Captain_Zero once the B'Tran missions are back up to specs.

    Anyway.... Welcome to STO and Ten Forward. "Leave your sanity at the door!"


    In regards to using the keyboard and the mouse, I found me a PC game controller at Radio Shack that I use. Mainly because I killed the "W" key while trying to figure out Legacy. It took a while to figure out but I like it better than the keyboard-mouse set up.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Thanks Captain, for the cool welcome. Yeah I'm happy that I found a trait build I like...now it's just that long grind to VA.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Know how that feels. I think it took me 3-4 months to hit RA 1. And I have no clue how long it'll take to get Iaeger to VA from RAUH 1. At the rate I'm goin' now, you'll probably beat me to it.:D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    I can usually level fairly fast...it took me about 3 weeks of playing a lot to get a previous version of Astarsha to RA5, so I know this version of her shouldn't be all that tough. It'll take longer this time mostly 'cause I'm doing a lot of RP with her, making personal log entries, and doing missions somewhat slower.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    A heretic? Summon the Inquisition! BURN THE HERETIC IN THE NAME OF IMMORTAL EMPRESS!

    Well, while the Inquisition is en route, welcome to Ten Forward.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    you've heard of respecs right? you get one every rank.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Hoplite wrote: »
    you've heard of respecs right? you get one every rank.

    Yeah I know of respecs, but this wasn't a skills issue. The issue was bad core traits, and currently there is no respec for traits (which needs to happen in the future).
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Ravenstein wrote: »
    A heretic? Summon the Inquisition! BURN THE HERETIC IN THE NAME OF IMMORTAL EMPRESS!

    Well, while the Inquisition is en route, welcome to Ten Forward.

    lol thanks, Raven. Supreme Heretic is my gamertag and handle for gaming globally. It's a combo that represents many interests (Slipknot fan, nod to Halo saga, etc.) and I've been using it for a number of years. I like the witty old world response, though. :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Thank you for using the Ten Forward services. We will now take possession of your immortal soul. :D:p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Wait long time lurker..may 2010? just found out about STO a few months ago by spotting it in the software isle?
    Sorry can't let that one pass, you earned the classic Cap welcome to 10Forward..

    *PUNT* *PUNT* *BOKEN* BOKEN* *MALLET*


    Welcome :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Lurcio...;)

    Welcome to 10F. I often play as Will@MGDawson, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays I'm DJing on STO Radio.

    More to the point, which timezone are you in?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Here at ten forward, we dont need hairdressers, we need captains!......oh wait.........his names not hairdresser?......Its what?......................Heritic? Heratic? Herraldo?


    Why would a hairdresser be named herraldo?

    Anyhoo welcome to the big forward frank......I mean herraldo..........

    Heya...you gonna eat that?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    To answer the time zone question, I'm eastern time. I live near Cleveland, Ohio. I really appreciate the welcomes from everyone and witty comments. I'll definitely enjoy being a contributor to the discussions here. :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    To answer the time zone question, I'm eastern time. I live near Cleveland, Ohio.

    YAAAANNNNNNKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!

    Sorry. Couldn't resist. :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited September 2010
    Hehe...had to stop by and show my old thread some love. :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited September 2010
    Haha, welcome to 10F ^^
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    So yeah, I've been back about 2 weeks now after a 5-6 month hiatus from STO. I'm very pleasantly surprised by the positive changes and what seems to be a lot of newer players coming to the game, from all the new names I have seen at ESD lately. I figured I'd resurrect my old intro thread and re-intro myself...lol.

    FYI, I just bought a lifer last week so I'm in for the long haul. I hope to see you guys in your travels, and look for new Vice Admiral Astarshia Keyes and the U.S.S. Spirit of Fire.

    You can also find me on my Borg alts, Linda 058 and Andrew Supreme.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Supreme ... Heretic ...

    Where have I heard that before ? :confused:

    Hiya 'star :)

    Thelin \ Gtini \ Thelis
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Thel! You wild and crazy blue fella!! Ya found my humble little thread...lol
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Just doin' a bit of grade A lurking while I await for the STO server to spring back to life.

    I will have to make an avatar or find a suitable pic to frighten the kiddies with.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    lol you totally need to use a picture of Lemmy from the band Motorhead. :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    welcome to the club, and I must say I am impressed you got into computer gamming with STO, didnt see that coming. But I digress and again welcome. I usually play as James@thundercahse which is my VA or more recently as K'russ@thunderchase my almost commander. Drop me a line if you want maybe do a mission or something.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I have never played on a console at all but got started in computer gaming before the pc was even born.

    I wrote a ST game in BASIC to be played on a Digital Equipment Corp PDP8E minicomputer while I worked
    as an electronics lab technician at the local university. No monitor - the input and output device was a
    teletype.

    :eek:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    welcome to 10F let me take your measurements... and your info. i have not had a new test subject (new player) in a long time..

    oh i know! If you become my test subject willingly, I'll treat you well. In case you are worried, I am really gentle with my subjects. How about this? I'll give you top class special treatment. I'll only drug you eight times a day and only four hours of machine operations a day. You will eat with your mouth and when you sleep, I'll give you clothes. And I'll stay away from any life-threatening operations if I operate on you. How about it? This is a special offer that I've never offered to any test subject before!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Tobi/Madara, stop experimenting on the N00bs, you are a bad boy!:rolleyes:(even I'm one myself,lol.):D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Welcome to TenForward, we have Romulan Ale on tap and today (and everydays) special, is barbecue Tribble!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I wish people would read the history. Just becuase it seems new...:rolleyes:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    And here I thought the Inquisition had purged you. Oh well, burn him at the stake, lest his heresy spread.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Tobi/Madara, stop experimenting on the N00bs, you are a bad boy!:rolleyes:(even I'm one myself,lol.):D

    =3 fine...
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Only one way to kill a zombie. HE or Phosphorous rounds?
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