We're banding together as a unified front against the Iconians and their servitor races! Known as the Iconian Resistance, our goal is to prevent the subjugation of our galaxy by the Iconians once more.
Great, looking forward to the new gear and powers. Although not so sure about going full Tron there. I love Tron, just not necessarily in my Star Trek. Wonder how tough the queues are going to be to get those datacores.
Somewhat related: can we get that armor in Champions Online? :P
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: "We think we've come so far. Torture of heretics, burning of witches, it's all ancient history. Then - before you can blink an eye - suddenly it threatens to start all over again."
"With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."
i wish there were more short stories obtained by reaching each tier, like in new romulus rep which eventually led into sphere of influence, or in dyson rep which ended up with giving us an unique boff.
it sounds like it'll be another reputation without any actual storyline importance, like counter command or delta reputations were.
while i don't think a renegade iconian boff would ever happen, something leading into one of the events would be cool.
Now clowns, that's another story. They scare the crap out of me.
We fight them too. Entire armies spilling out of Volkswagens.
We do our best to fight them off, but they keep sending them in.
On the other hand, they should give the Iconians and their servitors Antiproton defense bonuses... that would be sweet. For that matter, they should give across-the-board Antiproton defense bonuses to all NPCs in STFs to balance that out... deviously funny
Frankly, I think the devs are suffering from brain drain, because they can't figure out how to create science boosting rep powers (non heals or damage ones). Oh and this one:
Energy Refrequencer (Passive)
Receive a portion of your outgoing damage as hull healing to you.
combined with
Advanced Radiant Antiproton Directed Energy Weapons Mk XII - Advanced Radiant Antiproton Beam Arrays have a high innate Critical Severity, as well as a chance to provide a small amount of Temporary Hit Points. Additionally, they continually reduce their recharge rates the more they are fired.
I just had to laugh at these. The power creep is strong with these. Hull heals and DPS combined in the most glorious way possible.
Frankly, I think the devs are suffering from brain drain, because they can't figure out how to create science boosting rep powers. Oh and this one:
Energy Refrequencer (Passive)
Receive a portion of your outgoing damage as hull healing to you.
combined with
Advanced Radiant Antiproton Directed Energy Weapons Mk XII - Advanced Radiant Antiproton Beam Arrays have a high innate Critical Severity, as well as a chance to provide a small amount of Temporary Hit Points. Additionally, they continually reduce their recharge rates the more they are fired.
I just had to laugh at these. The power creep is strong with these.
Iconian Resistance Resilient Shield Arrays offer a high shield capacity coupled with the ability to reduce and absorb incoming energy damage. These shields continually run an internal sensor sweep, periodically removing debuffs.
and i do love this thing whit no 20% to some type of dmg res
Lol, a big "TRIBBLE you all" to science PvP players. I just felt like they gave me the middle finger.
So the thinking is, Iconians use subnuc (intel), so lets give players a way to counter it while making science in PvP useless?
Take that damn after effect off PvP!
The more I read that thing, the more I'm convinced they gave up on keeping DPS in check and just decided to give heals and DPS to all.
Console – Universal – Sustained Radiant Field Mk XII
The Sustained Radiant Field console was designed to give a substantial tactical advantage to ships it is equipped on. It enhances damage output of all ship weapons, while enhancing the effect of Hull and Shield restoring powers.
I'm sorry.. but.. reading all that.. just leaves me disappointed.. and a bit disheartened.
A reputation.. gated exclusively behind advanced/elite queues(I suspect even the ordnance set will require elite marks, like the Delta rep).. that's heavily catered towards power-creeping the current meta(Critical Severity, Exotic damage, Bonus Damage, and Movement Stacking) even further to absurd levels that are already unnecessarily out of wack.
(As a side note, I'm disappointed we still haven't gotten a single reputation healing kit module for Science Captains yet - that's a core feature of ground combat for them.)
The one silver lining from this.. is the torpedo. When combined with the Neutronic, it might very well make Quantum Torpedo-boats worth building again.
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the new ground suit looks stupidly tron like and I hope to god that the space set does not follow suit
Well... on the bright side... I might be able to make a decent Roll.EXE look for my Engie depending on the customizaton options. Still gonna be a while for her though. My main is probably gonna get it first.
I can't take it anymore! Could everyone just chill out for two seconds before something CRAZY happens again?!
The nut who actually ground out many packs. The resident forum voice of reason (I HAZ FORUM REP! YAY!)
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Lol, a big "TRIBBLE you all" to science PvP players. I just felt like they gave me the middle finger.
So the thinking is, Iconians use subnuc (intel), so lets give players a way to counter it while making science in PvP useless?
Take that damn after effect off PvP!
The more I read that thing, the more I'm convinced they gave up on keeping DPS in check and just decided to give heals and DPS to all.
Console Universal Sustained Radiant Field Mk XII
The Sustained Radiant Field console was designed to give a substantial tactical advantage to ships it is equipped on. It enhances damage output of all ship weapons, while enhancing the effect of Hull and Shield restoring powers.
I really don't think effects on PvP are even an afterthought. They frankly don't even take it into consideration.
And just by looking at those aesthetics of the armour one needs to REALLY, and I mean REALLY imagine oneself in Star Trek. With each update I start to wonder if any of the designers/ developers have EVER watched Star Trek. Its like they trying to redesign the game to appeal to an PWE Asian market like the rest of the [expletive] PWE churns out.
Yeah sounds like bops are gonna be further behind in this dps race as well as any science setups of any faction lol. I was almost getting back into this with the delta recruit thing but I guess I better go back to my little hole and wait for what season 11 or whatever comes out next see if it gets any better.
Edit: As far as DPS racing its what makes reps and lockboxes sell I get that but it is rather frustrating when certain parts of the game like raiders and science are left in the background to collect dust which this is happening in season 10 based on this information. They could have atleast thrown in some warp cores that perform performance for the science ships and cloak ambush duration to match that of reman infiltrators lol. Just my suggestion but like taco said that one time by time you get to talking about a suggestion its already too late lol.
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Somewhat related: can we get that armor in Champions Online? :P
I wonder who the Delta races will be. Probably some of the Vaadwaur alliance species, hopefully with the Voth and the Undine as a new addition
http://www.carcrushing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/olivia-wilde-tron-legacy-quorra.jpg
"With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."
it sounds like it'll be another reputation without any actual storyline importance, like counter command or delta reputations were.
while i don't think a renegade iconian boff would ever happen, something leading into one of the events would be cool.
We fight them too. Entire armies spilling out of Volkswagens.
We do our best to fight them off, but they keep sending them in.
looks like we'll be killing iconians with laughter wearing that.:)
I do love the space shield
Thank you, heh, I needed that after reading that blog.
On the other hand, they should give the Iconians and their servitors Antiproton defense bonuses... that would be sweet. For that matter, they should give across-the-board Antiproton defense bonuses to all NPCs in STFs to balance that out... deviously funny
Particle Generator Amplifier (Passive)
+Bonus damage Exotic Damage
Frankly, I think the devs are suffering from brain drain, because they can't figure out how to create science boosting rep powers (non heals or damage ones). Oh and this one:
Energy Refrequencer (Passive)
Receive a portion of your outgoing damage as hull healing to you.
combined with
Advanced Radiant Antiproton Directed Energy Weapons Mk XII - Advanced Radiant Antiproton Beam Arrays have a high innate Critical Severity, as well as a chance to provide a small amount of Temporary Hit Points. Additionally, they continually reduce their recharge rates the more they are fired.
I just had to laugh at these. The power creep is strong with these. Hull heals and DPS combined in the most glorious way possible.
Did you notice what the Space Shield said?
But... Combat Engines (efficient at lower power) combined with a Hyper Core (increased power to engines)?
STO Resources: <Ship Comparison - All Tiers + Small Craft + Hangar Pets> <Damage Resistance>
<R&D + Upgrade Costs> <Duty Officer Finder> <Suliban Doff Reqs> <Fleet Costs> <Rep Costs>
<Keybind Tour the Galaxy> <Fleet / Armada Management> <Currency Exchange> <Other STO Links>
Not that it matters, but hey. I will keep fighting for sanity in design as long as this game is up and running. Or until I get tired and move on.
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Iconian Resistance Resilient Shield Array Mk XII
Iconian Resistance Resilient Shield Arrays offer a high shield capacity coupled with the ability to reduce and absorb incoming energy damage. These shields continually run an internal sensor sweep, periodically removing debuffs.
and i do love this thing whit no 20% to some type of dmg res
All hail the glorious Antiproton Master Race.
I don't know if I should craft up some CrtDx3 or CrtDx2 Pen AP Arrays or just quit the f**king game.
Either way tears will be involved.
Lol, a big "TRIBBLE you all" to science PvP players. I just felt like they gave me the middle finger.
So the thinking is, Iconians use subnuc (intel), so lets give players a way to counter it while making science in PvP useless?
Take that damn after effect off PvP!
The more I read that thing, the more I'm convinced they gave up on keeping DPS in check and just decided to give heals and DPS to all.
Console – Universal – Sustained Radiant Field Mk XII
The Sustained Radiant Field console was designed to give a substantial tactical advantage to ships it is equipped on. It enhances damage output of all ship weapons, while enhancing the effect of Hull and Shield restoring powers.
(Also, will there be activities besides queues that reward Iconian Marks?)
DELTA PRICE RISING
A reputation.. gated exclusively behind advanced/elite queues(I suspect even the ordnance set will require elite marks, like the Delta rep).. that's heavily catered towards power-creeping the current meta(Critical Severity, Exotic damage, Bonus Damage, and Movement Stacking) even further to absurd levels that are already unnecessarily out of wack.
(As a side note, I'm disappointed we still haven't gotten a single reputation healing kit module for Science Captains yet - that's a core feature of ground combat for them.)
The one silver lining from this.. is the torpedo. When combined with the Neutronic, it might very well make Quantum Torpedo-boats worth building again.
They ain't digging me out of my Phased Biomatter build for my Phantom.
Well... on the bright side... I might be able to make a decent Roll.EXE look for my Engie depending on the customizaton options. Still gonna be a while for her though. My main is probably gonna get it first.
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colored text = mod mode
I really don't think effects on PvP are even an afterthought. They frankly don't even take it into consideration.
And just by looking at those aesthetics of the armour one needs to REALLY, and I mean REALLY imagine oneself in Star Trek. With each update I start to wonder if any of the designers/ developers have EVER watched Star Trek. Its like they trying to redesign the game to appeal to an PWE Asian market like the rest of the [expletive] PWE churns out.
Receive a portion of your outgoing damage as hull healing to you.
Please be careful balancing this...
Thank you for making Quantums a rep weapon option again. Now release a T6 KDF carrier w/ bop pets so I can do my torp boat setup again. ~.~
Edit: As far as DPS racing its what makes reps and lockboxes sell I get that but it is rather frustrating when certain parts of the game like raiders and science are left in the background to collect dust which this is happening in season 10 based on this information. They could have atleast thrown in some warp cores that perform performance for the science ships and cloak ambush duration to match that of reman infiltrators lol. Just my suggestion but like taco said that one time by time you get to talking about a suggestion its already too late lol.
They did Quantums with the last reputation...
Commanding Officer: Captain Pyotr Ramonovich Amosov
Dedication Plaque: "Nil Intentatum Reliquit"