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samuelmsr
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I played this game for a bit right after it first launched then went back to other games I was playing.
I would like to jump in and start playing, I am just wondering if it is worth it. Is it possible for a new player to really get into the game and be successful at this point?
I have noticed that in games like this (like Eve for instance) it is just darn near impossible for a new player to do anything and only the veterans are enjoying the game.
Is there a server that is recommended? A server that is more populated than others?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Any information that would help me to get a good start.
Thanks!!
I would like to jump in and start playing, I am just wondering if it is worth it. Is it possible for a new player to really get into the game and be successful at this point?
I have noticed that in games like this (like Eve for instance) it is just darn near impossible for a new player to do anything and only the veterans are enjoying the game.
Is there a server that is recommended? A server that is more populated than others?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Any information that would help me to get a good start.
Thanks!!
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As for new player friendliness... It depends. You mentioned Eve, this game is actually not very much like it, it's a more standard PvE-focused game with raids... And, as long as you know what you're doing most of the content is doable with the stuff any new player can get. Doesn't mean more grindy/real money expensive things aren't nice to have, but what would be the point otherwise.
The game is exceptionally casual friendly and as a result there's very little in the game you can't do on the first try. The only difference between the vets a newbies is expensiveness of the gear.
It's all the same server.
1. You'll see some players complain about reputation grind. Ignore them. They have't the faintest clue what an MMO grind looks like. Reptutation grind is a minimal daily effort in this game and if you don't want to take a rep to the end you don't have to in order to play the content. They just make things easier.
2. The skills are being redone soon. Right now it's all about DPS and that limits what players are willing to make buy and sell but maybe the new skills will nerf that a bit. So don't get too wrapped up in it.
3. Don't worry if you don't have the best gear for your rank until you're in the Delta Quandrant. Those guys are a pain.
4. Take your time. Stop to smell the Gorn.
As for player friendliness....
You should probably turn off the chat window until the American elections are over.
LOL Thanks for the info, ya I am a veteran MMO player, have been PC gaming since the late 80s and online playing since Diablo. Played MMOs since EQ1 was in beta. I have gone through some rep grinds that made me want to shoot myself, hang myself and cut my wrists all at the same time, its part of online gaming...
As far as chat goes, I know what to ignore and what not to.
What about guilds? Are there any really good noob friendly guilds out there? Especially adult ones, run by adults, full of adults (the kids can go play by themselves thanks).
Thank you for the info!
If you enjoy the story episodes, yes you can do them all without spending any money or being held back by being new.
The only places you'll fail are advanced/elite endgame raids, and PVP. PVP is very broken, and is also the one part of the game that is pay to win. Stick with PVE and be happy.
Thanks, I NEVER PvP in any game, EVER. I hate it, it brings out all the kids and trolls and all it does is give me a headache.
PVE, you can be doing the most difficult content after a fairly short time, but I would not try to do it this way. The ride to level 70 is FUN and you should try to enjoy it rather than try to run past it. I would argue that the game is MORE fun for new players who can take this period at their own pace than for us vets who have seen it all!
At max level, a few people (its really not that high a %) can solo most group content and can ruin the experience for everyone else by doing a drive by all dead we win game over epeen run to show off. I think I can remember maybe 5 of these type runs since about Christmas last year, so its not as big a deal as people make out.
Most folks make do with modest gear and damage levels just fine, and enjoy the game casually. Its not a hard game with super difficult group stuff that kills you or needs a 50 player "raid". Its a casual game and as another said, you can all but solo if you want to do so.
Here is what I would do. Play it to max level at your own pace as if it were a single player game. When you get there, decide if you like it enough to keep playing.
I dunno whats wrong but I think there is an install fix / verify in there somewhere. I will try to find it.
I can't find it in arc, but I think somewhere there is an install verify in arc somewhere. Maybe someone else knows where it is. Maybe i am thinking steam.
You will also see a box marked force verify in launcher options - this should be your first port of call when things don't load - checking this and unchecking on-demand then hitting save will force the game to check all the files are up to date and not corrupted. (It also saves a lot of time if you ever post issues in the support section of the forum, as it is likely to be the first advice you get
Not saying I am not enjoying it, just so different from any other MMO I have played, it's like they tossed out the MMO handbook and wrote their own.
HAHAHA! Good point, I am liking it enough that I subscribed for a month. I will play it this month for sure. It is just so odd to do most things in space, I am so used to running around on the ground.
There is so much for me to learn! I cant even figure out what 75% or so of the TRIBBLE on my screen is for hahahaha
That's totally fine and completely normal. Some of the things you see on your screen aren't even used until later levels of the game, so you some of it simply doesn't do anything yet. STO is definitely a game that's best learned by just playing it.
Since you did the one month subscription, you have unlocked some of the more needed feature like more inventory and bank space, as well as the shared account bank. You get to keep those features even if you go back to free 2 play. The only feature you lose is the credit cap unlock that lets you have more money, but you don't have to worry about that right now.
You will also get a free character respec token with each rank promotion which means that once you reach max level you can redo your skills for free. This means that right now, you can just do what you want.. play and have fun. You don't have to worry about what goes where, you cannot make a mistake right now that will damage you down the line.
Of course, if you have any specific questions, by all means ask. Welcome to Star Trek Online, hope you enjoy the game.
Thank you, I am enjoying it so far. I am even getting somewhat confident with the scanning for materials, although I am not getting them every time.
Mostly right now I am trying to find a fleet to join that will allow me to ask a million stupid questions. Preferably one that has at least an 18+ age requirement.
Check out this section right here.
You'll find a bunch of fleet recruitment threads.
To elaborate on consequences of unsubbing a bit, as far as I could tell, bank, inv and account bank stay, no strings attached, respecs you've earned already stay, credit cap does not (but your ECs aren't immediately truncated, you just can't earn any before you drop below F2P cap or purchase cap increase. Which still may lead to EC loss with things like auction or transfers thru account bank.) Boff (and probably dry dock*) slots and bonus character slot are gone unless you use them (and are taken away if you delete from them) and if you purchase more with zen, they would be used to accommodate whatever you have in subscriber slots already first.
* I hadn't any actual ships in subscriber bonus DD slots, so I'm not sure.