i wonder... a sci feel dread with intel seating would be epic!
or even ferengi ship with Pilot Maneuvers as a feature would be VERY nice....
(as well as possible account unlocks for event gear just like last years ship bonus made account wide) ohh man its beginning to feel like a nice one this year!
Remember, too, that while you’re on the Winter Wonderland, you’ll need to win the race event, “The Fastest Game on Ice,” in order to earn Winter Prize Vouchers. Turn in those charming items to earn a great new tier 6 starship!
Mean that if you loose you have to retry until you win to get these winter prize vouchers? I am really bad at races
I am from Belgium and english isn't my main language, sorry if I make mistakes.
Remember, too, that while you’re on the Winter Wonderland, you’ll need to win the race event, “The Fastest Game on Ice,” in order to earn Winter Prize Vouchers. Turn in those charming items to earn a great new tier 6 starship!
Mean that if you loose you have to retry until you win to get these winter prize vouchers? I am really bad at races
I feel your pain and that is why I don't own a single winter or summer event ship. I always have to bank on the Anniversary ship being something I want. I'll play Guitar Hero or even Q-In-The-Box every day for two weeks if I have to, to get my hands on that one. I'll take that over the racing games any day.
Heck, I played Guitar Hero to the point of RSI last year (every day for the whole event) because I am so good at that one and racked up tons of upgrades. (As in scores over 1000 with no mouse.)
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...The only opponent you have in the race is an NPC. It is very difficult to lose to an NPC. Unless people are (still) thinking the ship is tied to the PVP race and not the PVE one.
And also, once again, as people have whined at me when I said it and refused to listen when I explained: PVP stands for Player-Versus-Player. It doesn't mean defeating the enemy in Glorious Combat! It means participating against another player or more. Which is what Fast and the Flurrious does.
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*Tears open the wardrobe, swaps the everyday uniform jacket for the good old black winter coat, equips a pair of Hail pistols, then volunteers for a spot on The Wall*
"And so our watch begins." ^^
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"Ad astra audacter eamus in alis fidelium."
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"To boldly go to the stars on the wings of the faithful."
Remember, with the changes to event reputation you will only need to run the race once per day on the same toon, and the ship will be unlocked for all your toons once the project is complete.
Aww man, the ship is still tied to the race. New events and still not one other event offered as a second means to the prize.
I'll still check it out if new costumes or other smaller prizes are offered that interest me though. I have a Reman that could use some better kit modules than what she has. (Please say the endothermic induction field will be back...)
Yeah I need the EI Field too. Can't believe I missed it last year, I only have one sci and still forgot it.
*Tears open the wardrobe, swaps the everyday uniform jacket for the good old black winter coat, equips a pair of Hail pistols, then volunteers for a spot on The Wall*
"And so our watch begins." ^^
Pulls his Flurry from his back.
"Rise like Lions after slumber, In unvanquishable number, Shake your chains to earth like dew, Which in sleep had fallen on you-Ye are many they are few"
Glad to see the Winter Event rolling around Looking forward to the new rewards and especially the new ship!
Just hoping the Rezreth Dreadnought (Pretty sure it's the Rezreth we're gonna get: It's the only Breen ship we haven't gotten yet. If it isn't, consider me genuinely surprised ) doesn't get a massive, less-than-impressive makeover like the Sarr Theln did.
a 2 minute race a day x 25 is soooooooo not a grind Grinchypoo!
If they offered something other than that stupid race to do, I'd be more inclined. So many players have voiced the same sentiment before, that they hate the race and the devs fail to listen, time and time again (what a surprise...). So, no thanks. Don't care what ship they offer up, not doin it.
Remember, too, that while you’re on the Winter Wonderland, you’ll need to win the race event, “The Fastest Game on Ice,” in order to earn Winter Prize Vouchers. Turn in those charming items to earn a great new tier 6 starship!
Mean that if you loose you have to retry until you win to get these winter prize vouchers? I am really bad at races
I feel your pain and that is why I don't own a single winter or summer event ship. I always have to bank on the Anniversary ship being something I want. I'll play Guitar Hero or even Q-In-The-Box every day for two weeks if I have to, to get my hands on that one. I'll take that over the racing games any day.
Heck, I played Guitar Hero to the point of RSI last year (every day for the whole event) because I am so good at that one and racked up tons of upgrades. (As in scores over 1000 with no mouse.)
There's several tricks that make it easier. #1 is to commit the course to memory so that you know where the actual boundaries are. This makes it easier to cut corners. Also, you don't need to run to beat the AI. sometimes you can get an early lead, then all you have to do is stay ahead of the AI. 2: run the straights, hop to stop sliding when in corners. Drifting is killer here, but takes great skill to master. I pretty much LIVE in frosted boots, so....
a 2 minute race a day x 25 is soooooooo not a grind Grinchypoo!
If they offered something other than that stupid race to do, I'd be more inclined. So many players have voice the same sentiment before, that they hate the race and the devs fail to listen, time and time again (what a surprise...). So, no thanks. Don't care what ship they offer up, not doin it.
Good lord, echo chamber much?
The race is a simple one against an NPC in the winter, and a few minutes of flight on a couple of courses in the summer event. Grand total, it takes an hour, less than two IN TOTAL to get your ship.
The people complaining about it are a clear minority, as my biggest protest is that there are individuals who rush up and try to beat you to the race even if you've been patiently waiting your turn.
Once again, someone needs to reiterate that just because you squawk the loudest, it doesn't mean you are a majority.
a 2 minute race a day x 25 is soooooooo not a grind Grinchypoo!
If they offered something other than that stupid race to do, I'd be more inclined. So many players have voice the same sentiment before, that they hate the race and the devs fail to listen, time and time again (what a surprise...). So, no thanks. Don't care what ship they offer up, not doin it.
Good lord, echo chamber much?
The race is a simple one against an NPC in the winter, and a few minutes of flight on a couple of courses in the summer event. Grand total, it takes an hour, less than two IN TOTAL to get your ship.
The people complaining about it are a clear minority, as my biggest protest is that there are individuals who rush up and try to beat you to the race even if you've been patiently waiting your turn.
Once again, someone needs to reiterate that just because you squawk the loudest, it doesn't mean you are a majority.
You're just noisy.
I never said "majority". I said "many". Not the same thing, now, are they?
Remember, too, that while you’re on the Winter Wonderland, you’ll need to win the race event, “The Fastest Game on Ice,” in order to earn Winter Prize Vouchers. Turn in those charming items to earn a great new tier 6 starship!
Mean that if you loose you have to retry until you win to get these winter prize vouchers? I am really bad at races
I feel your pain and that is why I don't own a single winter or summer event ship. I always have to bank on the Anniversary ship being something I want. I'll play Guitar Hero or even Q-In-The-Box every day for two weeks if I have to, to get my hands on that one. I'll take that over the racing games any day.
Heck, I played Guitar Hero to the point of RSI last year (every day for the whole event) because I am so good at that one and racked up tons of upgrades. (As in scores over 1000 with no mouse.)
The Winter race is super easy - just aim straight through the small turns (crossing the snow banks slightly) and when you get to a turn jump to stop without sliding, then re-orient and run. The opponent is slow so you can take your time.
I'll make a video on the 3rd to show the easiest path.
CAN you retry until you win or do you miss out on your chance for the day if you fail?
"He shall be my finest warrior, this generic man who was forced upon me.
Like a badass I shall make him look, and in the furnace of war I shall forge him.
he shall be of iron will and steely sinew.
In great armour I shall clad him and with the mightiest weapons he shall be armed.
He will be untouched by plague or disease; no sickness shall blight him.
He shall have such tactics, strategies and machines that no foe will best him in battle.
He is my answer to cryptic logic, he is the Defender of my Romulan Crew.
He is Tovan Khev... and he shall know no fear."
I see it is a little earlier than I expected. I thought it would be another week. Cool, I'm glad to see this event. This is usually my favorite and I try for the ship. My KDF already is getting a nice Breen collection going. Now we can see if the new ship is the Breen Dreadnought.
I usually do the Fastest game on Ice for the ship. And a few other events for the store items. Hope they have some new stuff. I still wear the scarves as part of my uniform on 2 of my characters.
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I know there are special DOFF missions on the winter wonderland, also available in the Starfleet and KDF academies. I was wondering if there are special winter Admiralty missions as well? Speaking of which, will there be a special winter admiralty ship card (permanent) we could get as well?
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i wonder... a sci feel dread with intel seating would be epic!
or even ferengi ship with Pilot Maneuvers as a feature would be VERY nice....
(as well as possible account unlocks for event gear just like last years ship bonus made account wide) ohh man its beginning to feel like a nice one this year!
Yay a new background for my desktop!
I feel your pain and that is why I don't own a single winter or summer event ship. I always have to bank on the Anniversary ship being something I want. I'll play Guitar Hero or even Q-In-The-Box every day for two weeks if I have to, to get my hands on that one. I'll take that over the racing games any day.
Heck, I played Guitar Hero to the point of RSI last year (every day for the whole event) because I am so good at that one and racked up tons of upgrades. (As in scores over 1000 with no mouse.)
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Seriously tho, thanks for the good laugh
And also, once again, as people have whined at me when I said it and refused to listen when I explained: PVP stands for Player-Versus-Player. It doesn't mean defeating the enemy in Glorious Combat! It means participating against another player or more. Which is what Fast and the Flurrious does.
indeed trendy has gorn & done it now !!
be ready for MEME WARS!!
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Yeah I need the EI Field too. Can't believe I missed it last year, I only have one sci and still forgot it.
Pulls his Flurry from his back.
Just hoping the Rezreth Dreadnought (Pretty sure it's the Rezreth we're gonna get: It's the only Breen ship we haven't gotten yet. If it isn't, consider me genuinely surprised
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If they offered something other than that stupid race to do, I'd be more inclined. So many players have voiced the same sentiment before, that they hate the race and the devs fail to listen, time and time again (what a surprise...). So, no thanks. Don't care what ship they offer up, not doin it.
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Good lord, echo chamber much?
The race is a simple one against an NPC in the winter, and a few minutes of flight on a couple of courses in the summer event. Grand total, it takes an hour, less than two IN TOTAL to get your ship.
The people complaining about it are a clear minority, as my biggest protest is that there are individuals who rush up and try to beat you to the race even if you've been patiently waiting your turn.
Once again, someone needs to reiterate that just because you squawk the loudest, it doesn't mean you are a majority.
You're just noisy.
This event just gets better each year. I'm pretty much spending the whole of December in game parked in the Winter Wonderland.
I never said "majority". I said "many". Not the same thing, now, are they?
Just like Delta Rising, huh? /sarcasm
I don't even want to enter Q's wonderland, let alone play the mini-games there.
The Winter race is super easy - just aim straight through the small turns (crossing the snow banks slightly) and when you get to a turn jump to stop without sliding, then re-orient and run. The opponent is slow so you can take your time.
I'll make a video on the 3rd to show the easiest path.
CAN you retry until you win or do you miss out on your chance for the day if you fail?
"He shall be my finest warrior, this generic man who was forced upon me.
Like a badass I shall make him look, and in the furnace of war I shall forge him.
he shall be of iron will and steely sinew.
In great armour I shall clad him and with the mightiest weapons he shall be armed.
He will be untouched by plague or disease; no sickness shall blight him.
He shall have such tactics, strategies and machines that no foe will best him in battle.
He is my answer to cryptic logic, he is the Defender of my Romulan Crew.
He is Tovan Khev... and he shall know no fear."
You can retry as often as you want.
I usually do the Fastest game on Ice for the ship. And a few other events for the store items. Hope they have some new stuff. I still wear the scarves as part of my uniform on 2 of my characters.
USS Casinghead NCC 92047 launched 2350
Fleet Admiral Stowe - Dominion War Vet.