With the absurd numbers (dilithium cost) being exposed to upgrade a full ships gear from MK XII to MK XIV, will you be upgrading all your pvp characters? Or just focusing on the single one or two. Just curious :cool:
I think I've given up on the pvp arms race. If I do get left behind, so be it. I play for fun, and try to be authentic to my faction and IP as much as I can.
Already gave up STO PVP in anticipation of DR, no more $$ injections, and not doing full-day dil grind anymore either, so I wont be upgrading anything unless I get big dil drops from some kind of giveaway
It's awkward scimitar Barbie made toothless pointless the second I gave her a bugship as for my two sci's I really don't know. To be honest I think the fact that I can now irreparably taint my gear with incorrect mods might actually finish this game of for me. I can't afford to start my elachi cannons from scratch every time I pick up a DMG mod, I was lucky enough to get mine when they were cheap and plenty full.
It's awkward scimitar Barbie made toothless pointless the second I gave her a bugship as for my two sci's I really don't know. To be honest I think the fact that I can now irreparably taint my gear with incorrect mods might actually finish this game of for me. I can't afford to start my elachi cannons from scratch every time I pick up a DMG mod, I was lucky enough to get mine when they were cheap and plenty full.
Your item's mods don't change as part of the upgrade, so if you like the mods on your Phaser Beam Array [Acc]x3, you won't lose them. You just have a chance to get a new, extra mod. You might turn your array into a Phaser Beam Array [Acc]x4, or Phaser Beam Array [Acc]x3 [Dmg], or Phaser Beam Array [Acc]x3 [CrtH].
For most items, if you get a new mod, it is randomly selected. Set reputation gear does not get a random modifier; instead, the mod gained is always the same for a specific item. When you upgrade a MACO deflector to ultra-rare (ultraviolet) quality, for instance, it will always get one specific mod. That way you never have to worry about a random mod and having to grind out another piece of expensive rep gear and then upgrading it again -- once it improves in quality, you know that you have gained the one upgraded version.
* Epic (Gold) items have special bonus mods
The bonus mod for an item at Epic (Gold) quality is a unique special mod that doesn't otherwise appear, generally more powerful than other mods. These are: Space Shield: [Cp/Rg] Combined capacity/regen boost Space Impulse Engine: [Drv2] Overcharged driver coil, double coil bonus Space Deflector: [SS/SI] Interlaced integrity, structural integrity/shield systems combined bonus Space Weapon: [Ac/Dm]: Bonus accuracy/damage combo Ground Shield: [Cap2] Double capacity bonus Ground Armor: [ResAll/HP] Bonus HP and bonus resist all damage Ground Weapon: [Dm/CrH] Bonus damage and critical chance combo
UR -> E, well - you know what you're getting.
But that VR -> UR...meh...can see that going south pretty fast and in a big way. Also one of the reasons for only thinking of a single toon - couldn't imagine doing that kind of gambling on multiple toons.
But that VR -> UR...meh...can see that going south pretty fast and in a big way. Also one of the reasons for only thinking of a single toon - couldn't imagine doing that kind of gambling on multiple toons.
Cryptic have done things in the past that I don't with but this chance to ruin your stuff on the upgrade from VR to UR is the first that has made me consider quitting the game.
got 10 characters that were very active up until awhile back, all were pvp ready, but, sadly as time has went by, the time needed to keep them sharp ment to many hours vs not enough pvp time
so, I would say about 5 were pushed forward, and as of these last few months or so, I have decided to go down to just 3 if not less
now, I have TONS of ships, I have bought TONS of stuff from the lobi store, for LOTS and LOTS of experiments, BUT, now I find myself trying to think of a way to get down to just 1 character-
and its only the cost and time to upkeep a pvp rdy build is why
man its expensive, FUNNY thing is, back when I was running the 10 toons, I was spending MORE MONEY on this game, now, I dont think I will be hitting anywhere NEAR what I use to spend,
and thats just it,
I have no problem buying new ships, gear, spending money to get ec, lobi, or dil etc- IF i can play the character in pvp, now the costs are insane, getting some traits is a huge cost, getting some doffs is a huge cost- really I just dont see how I can continue spending as I do cause the costs keep multiplying to keep pvp characters active
and thats just it, couple other folks on the forums here have pointed out really, we get no reward for pvping,
so it was always a personal reward
I just cant justify spending hundreds of dollars to keep multiple toons ready to go for those 10-30 matches a month that I would do with the individual toons, it just doesnt make sense- also now more grind then ever with no end in sight, I kept all 10 up to 3 reps, about 7 up to 4 reps, and now I have only 5 that are finished with all reps, and man, that was to much work
to continue to grind for events, grind for reps, grind for max level.. to much
thinking my sci will be the keeper, just keep that one up to date, let the rest rot and be mule toons- that way im spending way less ec to keep up today, way less time grinding, and get more pvp time
Ill buy less ships and stuff from now on, on account that if the new ships dont have boff layouts I want to use with my 1 sci, then Ill just have to pass
same goes for future traits, doffs, etc
shame, was fun while it lasted:)
This is me to a "T" they are planning on this wonderful expansion increasing the amount people spend, it is going to do the exact opposite for me, thankfully. I have spent WAY too much money on this game the past 4.5 years.
I just want to quit everything. I'm one of those ppl that have a addictive personality. If I upgrade one item, then I can't stop. I need help.
> cryptic in the corner talking on their new I phone 6, then they hollor at me. Hey got a new shipment of zen in, ya need some. No I'm trying to quit. Ah come on. Buy a little and I'll throw in some extra. you can quit whenever you want." Freezing and sweeting at the same time". I reach into my wallet. Cryptic Dev smiles and blinks his eye. I knew you wasn't going anywhere. Now get back in there and upgrade gear.
only my main... Yanin, i halted every other toons awhile back for potential pvp use sinced i got bored with grinding stuff... already beginning to get uninterested with this game now especially with the lack of any real PvP content (don't confuse it with Character Content) and with the fake ending of the Klingon-Fed war, it gave Cryptic an excuse not to updated any PvP content in the future...
None for me sadly. I just simply do not have the time, money, and will for it. My PvP will become exclusively VPvP, cuz there's just no way for me to get a character to competitive level.
I only have two toons, but honestly, with the time constraints i have....i may just not bother at all, perhaps not even bother with the game itself anymore. Or just delete one toon and occasionaly pve with the remainder until a better game comes along. I have a feeling i will uninstall and walk away.
i'm unsure about everything these days lol.... i'll probably get my rom up to date first (least gear). next my klink and my main for the last.
i doubt i'll ever finish with bringing my main up to everything lol .
I would like to upgrade my sci/healer but as he does little to no damage I'm not even sure if I have the willpower to subject myself through that torture.
I guess I should just focus on my law career and make partner. Cryptic ain't getting any of that money if this keeps up.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]-32nd Vipers- PvP Team
Nothing is impossible to him who would try.... except getting cryptic to care about pvp.
After 12 or so hours of playing at lv 60 with a full mk 14 epic wells + full mastery on tribble I can say this. God help the poor souls that queue up for pvp for the first time in their game career thinking its going to be super fun and run into a full mk 14 epic + t5u or t6 with mastery team. The said teams comp wont even matter, the difference is utterly hysterical.
That said I'll be upgrading my sci because thats all I care to play anymore, unless somehow eng makes a comeback, then Ill add my eng healer back to the pls gear me list. RIP my other 25 characters, atleast you can still competitively farm contraband for me I guess.
If I do upgrade any my KDF Tac and Sci would get priority, followed by my KDF eng.
I have a few level 50 Roms and Fed characters that will probably not level past 50.
Been considering not doing it on any characters and just staying in the level 50 queues.
Maybe we should all stay in the 50s and it won't be as bad in the 50-59 queues as it will be in the 60 queues.
I can't wait to see another beammedown criticizing you for not adapting etc etc ^^... I'm feeling a little bit of bittersweet justice that you have now joined the rest of us in to complain and whine about sto lmao.
It's funny, I've always had a similar mind set and this last change has also got me moving over to the doom and gloom camp. What's annoying me is the thing I'm most pissed about virtually no body seems to think it's an issue.
It's funny, I've always had a similar mind set and this last change has also got me moving over to the doom and gloom camp. What's annoying me is the thing I'm most pissed about virtually no body seems to think it's an issue.
I've reached the point. After almost 5 years, the last straw just got slammed on this stupid camel's back.
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I intend to stick to just community organised stuff come DR.
I rolled a new toon...figuring I'd only be able to do a single toon.
I rolled a Klingon.
I rolled Federation.
I rolled a Klingon Fed.
:P
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Which is why you tried to steal TDF aka. Federation Nebula console. :rolleyes:
It is kind of rough...
UR -> E, well - you know what you're getting.
But that VR -> UR...meh...can see that going south pretty fast and in a big way. Also one of the reasons for only thinking of a single toon - couldn't imagine doing that kind of gambling on multiple toons.
Cryptic have done things in the past that I don't with but this chance to ruin your stuff on the upgrade from VR to UR is the first that has made me consider quitting the game.
This is me to a "T" they are planning on this wonderful expansion increasing the amount people spend, it is going to do the exact opposite for me, thankfully. I have spent WAY too much money on this game the past 4.5 years.
> cryptic in the corner talking on their new I phone 6, then they hollor at me. Hey got a new shipment of zen in, ya need some. No I'm trying to quit. Ah come on. Buy a little and I'll throw in some extra. you can quit whenever you want." Freezing and sweeting at the same time". I reach into my wallet. Cryptic Dev smiles and blinks his eye. I knew you wasn't going anywhere. Now get back in there and upgrade gear.
Derrick - Fed Eng
i doubt i'll ever finish with bringing my main up to everything lol .
or may just come back for maintenance mode.
Nah, just trying to confuse/troll folks should I keep trying to PvP...
"He's a Klingon, but damn it - he's a Fed!"
"He's a Fed, but damn it - he's a Klingon!"
:P
I guess I should just focus on my law career and make partner. Cryptic ain't getting any of that money if this keeps up.
Nothing is impossible to him who would try.... except getting cryptic to care about pvp.
That said I'll be upgrading my sci because thats all I care to play anymore, unless somehow eng makes a comeback, then Ill add my eng healer back to the pls gear me list. RIP my other 25 characters, atleast you can still competitively farm contraband for me I guess.
I have a few level 50 Roms and Fed characters that will probably not level past 50.
Been considering not doing it on any characters and just staying in the level 50 queues.
Maybe we should all stay in the 50s and it won't be as bad in the 50-59 queues as it will be in the 60 queues.
It's funny, I've always had a similar mind set and this last change has also got me moving over to the doom and gloom camp. What's annoying me is the thing I'm most pissed about virtually no body seems to think it's an issue.
I've reached the point. After almost 5 years, the last straw just got slammed on this stupid camel's back.