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Anyone have ideas for the next reputation? I saw a Mirror Universe idea one somewhere around here awhile ago. I thought it'd be perfect.
Terran Empire Protection Agency
Backstory: The Terran Empire get someone or something or do something that makes them kinda dangerous (what a change) and Starfleet, the KDF and the RR team up to stop them.
This New Reputation System (Let's call it Season 8.5, why not) would include in its release:
+ New Featured Episode (Like "Sphere of Influence)
- Additionally, some mission reward ideas: A very rare weapon/console, a special Boff, and maybe even, for a limited time, a Mirror Universe Galaxy Class Crusader Cruiser*
+ New Mirror Universe STF Missions (and, possibly, an Elite STF version of the event fleet action)**
- At least 1 Space and 1 Ground, each with corresponding normal and elite variants
+ New Rep and Rewards:
Tier 1:
- Mk XII Science Console - Omnicore Combat Matrix***
- Mk XII Ground Set Personal Shield
- Store Unlock: Blue Quality Mirror Universe Doffs
- Costume Unlock: 2409 Mirror Universe Antares Uniform
Tier 2:
- Very Rare Ship Device - Trilithium EPS Afterburner****
- Mk XII Space Set Deflector Array
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic (I don't know) Phaser Pistols
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Assault Firearms
Tier 3:
- Mk XII Ground Set Combat Armor
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Beam Arrays
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Dual Beam Banks
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Metaphasic Mine Launchers
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Metaphasic Torpedo Launchers
Tier 4:
- Mk XII Ground Set Weapon
- Mk XII Space Set Impulse Engines
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Cannons
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Turrets
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Rifles
- Store Unlock: Purple Quality Mirror Universe Doffs
Tier 5:
- Mk XII Space Weapon - Polaric Quantum Torpedo Launcher
- Mk XII Space Set Shield Array
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Dual Cannons
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Dual Heavy Cannons
- Costume Unlock: Mirror Universe Federation Ship Material (Fed only)
- Costume Unlock: Mirror Universe Klingon Ship Material (KDF only)
- Costume Unlock: Mirror Universe Romulan Ship Material (RR only)
Notes:
*Proposal Stat Ideas:
Hull: 40,000
Shield Modifier: 1
Weapons: 4/4
Crew: 1000
Boff Layout: Cmdr -- Lt Cmdr -- Lt -- Ens -- Lt
Consoles: 4/4/2
Turn Rate: 7
Inertia Rating: 25
Bonus Power: +10 Weapons, +5 Shields, +5 Engines
**Mission Reward Ideas Normal/Elite (Ground):
25/60 (40/95) Terran Empire Marks (+15 for optional objective completion)
480/960 (720/1440) Dilithium Ore (+50% for ground missions)
3/At least 5 Veteran Service Medals (a.k.a. Terran Empire "BNP")*****
***"The Terran Empire, being more militarily invested than the Prime Universe Federation, has developed an advanced computer processor dedicated to A.I.-assisted combat situations. While tactically focused, the matrix has been specifically designed to fit into the ship's scientific systems so as to not compromise firepower."
Proposed Stats:
+15% Energy Weapon Damage when auxiliary power is above 75
+11.2 Starship Targeting Systems
When receiving Energy Damage, 3% chance to apply "Emergency Attack Protocols" (max once per 3 minutes):
+5% All Damage for every enemy targeting you for 45 seconds
****"This Unique Device is configured to link externally with ship systems without burning out after a certain amount of usage. It pushes EPS systems into overdrive momentarily, though it often destabilizes the ship's structural integrity. The Terran Empire uses it often as a 'last ditch effort' as it proves to be a more elegant solution than 'ramming speed.'"
Proposed Stats:
(4 minute cooldown on use)
+50% Energy Weapon Attack Speed for 10 seconds
No Energy Weapon power drain for 10 seconds
-63 All Damage resistance for 12 seconds
*****My idea behind the service medals is that it functions both as the new "Commendation" for 20 hour rep projects, as well as the "BNP" with differing costs to match value:
"File Engagement Report on the Terran Empire" (20hr rep project) - 5 Service Medals
"Support Intelligence Briefings" (1hr rep project) - 20 Terran Empire Marks, 10,000 Expertise
"Present Veteran Status" (1000 dilithium project) - 15 Service Medals
"Return Service for Resources" (500 dilithium project) - 50 Terran Empire Marks
"Exchange Marks of Service for Medals" (Rewards 30 Service Medals) - 200 Terran Empire Marks
Undocumented Notes:
"Cryptonic Phasers:" These phasers are a darker, crimson-like red. Instead of the normal phaser proc, they have a 2.5% chance to not drain any weapon power for 15 seconds. They also come with an innate 2% increased critical hit chance, though they are allowed 1 less modifier.
"Metaphasic Torpedos and Mines:" These are silvery-white in appearance and have a 33% chance to lower an enemy's defense by 5% for 10 seconds (~90% photon damage, 8 second cooldown)
Costume unlocks: You get to wear Mirror Universe Uniforms from the 25th Century as well as use the mirror ship material on all* your ships (provided there isn't already one)
*"All" depending on how easy it is for poor Cryptic to make new mirror material models :eek:
Terran Empire Protection Agency
Backstory: The Terran Empire get someone or something or do something that makes them kinda dangerous (what a change) and Starfleet, the KDF and the RR team up to stop them.
This New Reputation System (Let's call it Season 8.5, why not) would include in its release:
+ New Featured Episode (Like "Sphere of Influence)
- Additionally, some mission reward ideas: A very rare weapon/console, a special Boff, and maybe even, for a limited time, a Mirror Universe Galaxy Class Crusader Cruiser*
+ New Mirror Universe STF Missions (and, possibly, an Elite STF version of the event fleet action)**
- At least 1 Space and 1 Ground, each with corresponding normal and elite variants
+ New Rep and Rewards:
Tier 1:
- Mk XII Science Console - Omnicore Combat Matrix***
- Mk XII Ground Set Personal Shield
- Store Unlock: Blue Quality Mirror Universe Doffs
- Costume Unlock: 2409 Mirror Universe Antares Uniform
Tier 2:
- Very Rare Ship Device - Trilithium EPS Afterburner****
- Mk XII Space Set Deflector Array
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic (I don't know) Phaser Pistols
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Assault Firearms
Tier 3:
- Mk XII Ground Set Combat Armor
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Beam Arrays
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Dual Beam Banks
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Metaphasic Mine Launchers
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Metaphasic Torpedo Launchers
Tier 4:
- Mk XII Ground Set Weapon
- Mk XII Space Set Impulse Engines
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Cannons
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Turrets
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Rifles
- Store Unlock: Purple Quality Mirror Universe Doffs
Tier 5:
- Mk XII Space Weapon - Polaric Quantum Torpedo Launcher
- Mk XII Space Set Shield Array
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Dual Cannons
- Store Unlock: Mk XII Cryptonic Phaser Dual Heavy Cannons
- Costume Unlock: Mirror Universe Federation Ship Material (Fed only)
- Costume Unlock: Mirror Universe Klingon Ship Material (KDF only)
- Costume Unlock: Mirror Universe Romulan Ship Material (RR only)
Notes:
*Proposal Stat Ideas:
Hull: 40,000
Shield Modifier: 1
Weapons: 4/4
Crew: 1000
Boff Layout: Cmdr -- Lt Cmdr -- Lt -- Ens -- Lt
Consoles: 4/4/2
Turn Rate: 7
Inertia Rating: 25
Bonus Power: +10 Weapons, +5 Shields, +5 Engines
**Mission Reward Ideas Normal/Elite (Ground):
25/60 (40/95) Terran Empire Marks (+15 for optional objective completion)
480/960 (720/1440) Dilithium Ore (+50% for ground missions)
3/At least 5 Veteran Service Medals (a.k.a. Terran Empire "BNP")*****
***"The Terran Empire, being more militarily invested than the Prime Universe Federation, has developed an advanced computer processor dedicated to A.I.-assisted combat situations. While tactically focused, the matrix has been specifically designed to fit into the ship's scientific systems so as to not compromise firepower."
Proposed Stats:
+15% Energy Weapon Damage when auxiliary power is above 75
+11.2 Starship Targeting Systems
When receiving Energy Damage, 3% chance to apply "Emergency Attack Protocols" (max once per 3 minutes):
+5% All Damage for every enemy targeting you for 45 seconds
****"This Unique Device is configured to link externally with ship systems without burning out after a certain amount of usage. It pushes EPS systems into overdrive momentarily, though it often destabilizes the ship's structural integrity. The Terran Empire uses it often as a 'last ditch effort' as it proves to be a more elegant solution than 'ramming speed.'"
Proposed Stats:
(4 minute cooldown on use)
+50% Energy Weapon Attack Speed for 10 seconds
No Energy Weapon power drain for 10 seconds
-63 All Damage resistance for 12 seconds
*****My idea behind the service medals is that it functions both as the new "Commendation" for 20 hour rep projects, as well as the "BNP" with differing costs to match value:
"File Engagement Report on the Terran Empire" (20hr rep project) - 5 Service Medals
"Support Intelligence Briefings" (1hr rep project) - 20 Terran Empire Marks, 10,000 Expertise
"Present Veteran Status" (1000 dilithium project) - 15 Service Medals
"Return Service for Resources" (500 dilithium project) - 50 Terran Empire Marks
"Exchange Marks of Service for Medals" (Rewards 30 Service Medals) - 200 Terran Empire Marks
Undocumented Notes:
"Cryptonic Phasers:" These phasers are a darker, crimson-like red. Instead of the normal phaser proc, they have a 2.5% chance to not drain any weapon power for 15 seconds. They also come with an innate 2% increased critical hit chance, though they are allowed 1 less modifier.
"Metaphasic Torpedos and Mines:" These are silvery-white in appearance and have a 33% chance to lower an enemy's defense by 5% for 10 seconds (~90% photon damage, 8 second cooldown)
Costume unlocks: You get to wear Mirror Universe Uniforms from the 25th Century as well as use the mirror ship material on all* your ships (provided there isn't already one)
*"All" depending on how easy it is for poor Cryptic to make new mirror material models :eek:
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As long as we can get those cool orange tractor beams they have...
NONE.
Say it with me now.
NONE
NONE
Enough with the damned GRIND FESTS. Nothing is worth this. Stop adding GRIND REP TIERS in place of ACTUAL GAMEPLAY CONTENT.
Grind is NOT content.
Say it with me now: NO MORE REP CHAINS!
and bla bla bla.. we play our mirror selves slaughtering all the alien scum.
P.S Black Maco armour plox.
/signed
At the very least make them optional (aka no more passive abilities for unlocking ranks, gear and cosmetics are fine). As it is it takes too much work for new players to catch up to established players having to do EVERY. SINGLE. REP.
Fleet gear is a great alternative. The passives should stay.
So? You can do 50 content in shuttles with white gear. Does that mean ships and gear are optional too?
Passives are a way of progressing character as much as leveling from 1 to 50 is. Anyone without them will be at a clear disadvantage to those who do. Those with fleet gear will still be worse than those with fleet gear and the the passives. Therefore, they're not optional and future rep should not have passives.
*runs from screaming horde*
- Judge Aaron Satie
I like it. Provides some more incentive/rewards for PvP and'll teach those PvE grinders why passive bonuses in every single rep is a bad idea.
You don't have to do the reputation chains if you don't like them.
I like this idea better than the OP's, provided that Cryptic gives some much needed love to the the PVP system, maps, objectives, etc.
The Rep is totally optional. Unless you want to see the story line. Then you can do it once, and don't do it again. To me these are easy and not tasking to do. Unlike some games you have to log on and do it each day until your done. Now that gets old very fast. Where this one, I build up points. Just log on to turn in and get another going. Get on another character to level up. Or stay and grind dil or other stuff in the meantime. This is one of the easiest Rep systems to do, and I'm loving it.
USS Casinghead NCC 92047 launched 2350
Fleet Admiral Stowe - Dominion War Vet.
That's a little OP.
How so? It looks rather like the boff layout of the avenger.
Puts the AEGIS set (with a new Mk 12 edition that's a little nastier) back into circulation, and it makes sense as a 'the mad engineers trust you not to blow up their new toys' branch replacement for Memory Alpha Crafting.
Uses a lot of particle traces and data samples, that sort of thing. Gets them flowing again.
I have a feeling a Cardassian and/or Dominion storyline, sub-faction, etc. with its own areas to explore might be in the not too distant future based information hinted about in Season 8's prelude... Sphere of Influence.
Join Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
As long as there is a rep path that ends with me punching Drake in the junk and shipping him off to the deepest hole in Fed Space. After which I hunt down ever Section 31 spook I can find.
Best post of the whole thread. There should be no more reps at all... at least until all reps are account bound. Rep system is the worst thing in this game by far, it turns the whole gaming experience into a "grinding experience", it kills alternate chars gaming. I also agree with the "no passive bonuses" on reps. The best changes Cryptic could do to the reputation system are removing all rep passives or make all reputations account bound.
Well, if you think it's a grind, why don't you "SLOW DOWN"? I don't know about anyone else, but I take my time with it, and it doesna feel like a grind to me, at all. Only part that can feel like a grind, generally, is the special event stuff (because it's limited time", and dilithium getting. Even then, if I get too stressed or bored with it, I go off, and do something else.
butcher suspect, "What'd you hit me with?"
Temperance Brennan, "A building"
Now as for the people complaining about the rep grind i did burn out with the season 7 rep because there did not add anything new to do with it. So i stopped playing this game for a bit but there have now added a way of doing alts rep faster. Just concentrate on one char then go n do ur alts thats wot im doing working on my alts rep it makes it a lot easyer.
^^^This please
Lifetime Sub since June 2010
With the sponsorship token, rep on your alts is a breeze. I had only one person almost done with their reps at the beginning of S8 and now I have 7 people done. I'm still making new characters and I only do the rep for the passives so I want that to stay. I use fleet gear for everything... rep gear for me is a waste of resources. The rep is no more grind now than anything else in the game once you've played the story episodes. MMO's don't have endless story just endless grinds usually but the reps seem far less of a grind with the last update.
Lifetime Sub since June 2010
It was great: i really liked that system.
Also, we already have 4 rep systems, maybe this time we could get something new ... or something old
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Hey, as long as it gives dear old commander roxie something to do! She's been terribly bored and horrendously lonely this past year!
I say this on behalf of a poll I conducted with my Klingon Fleet AND my Federation Fleet and they have said the following:
HELL TO THE NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The grinding recently came to a hault with T5 on both, we want time to relax and enjoy the game like LONG before this starbase nonsense came out. Let us breathe, give some content to Klinks, like ships and to the Romulans. Work on S9, fix some of these ridiculous bugs and pay those programmers on what they are supposed to do, fix and create or vice versa as PWE has proven countless times.
We love the game, but for the love of God no more till summer!