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Hey Guys,
Alittle back story, I played during the closed beta of this game. I also played again after (I think around season 8 but it's been so many years I can't remember.)
In short, I'm looking to get into this game and test the waters but I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. I scoured the forums and found what looks like a cool reference post with tons of potential information here:
http://www.arcgames.com/en/forums/startrekonline/#/discussion/987682/new-sto-game-info-and-academy-index/p1
Problem is, none of the links work. I also cannot chat in Zone chat (Which I'm sure is to keep Chinese credit farmers from spamming you guys, totally understandable but frustrating none the less. I'm sure I will appreciate this more down the road.)
So I can't chat in zone, can't find any reference links. The most I've found is reddit's STObuilds (Which again, I have no idea what I'm reading.) I'm very much looking for a site that shows builds, explains them and rates them. It's how I learn games and enjoy them the most. There is so much in this game, I would hate to even begin to burden asking someone a trillion questions when I can just read these things on my own. As a new player I feel completely overwhelmed and have no idea what to do to progress.
In closing, what are my options? Are there build sites? Are there reference guides? What do I do? Where do I go?
Thanks!
Alittle back story, I played during the closed beta of this game. I also played again after (I think around season 8 but it's been so many years I can't remember.)
In short, I'm looking to get into this game and test the waters but I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. I scoured the forums and found what looks like a cool reference post with tons of potential information here:
http://www.arcgames.com/en/forums/startrekonline/#/discussion/987682/new-sto-game-info-and-academy-index/p1
Problem is, none of the links work. I also cannot chat in Zone chat (Which I'm sure is to keep Chinese credit farmers from spamming you guys, totally understandable but frustrating none the less. I'm sure I will appreciate this more down the road.)
So I can't chat in zone, can't find any reference links. The most I've found is reddit's STObuilds (Which again, I have no idea what I'm reading.) I'm very much looking for a site that shows builds, explains them and rates them. It's how I learn games and enjoy them the most. There is so much in this game, I would hate to even begin to burden asking someone a trillion questions when I can just read these things on my own. As a new player I feel completely overwhelmed and have no idea what to do to progress.
In closing, what are my options? Are there build sites? Are there reference guides? What do I do? Where do I go?
Thanks!
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You don't need to worry about builds until you are level 60 and even then, only if you want to do elite queues
Try cruisers, escorts, science ships, warbirds and see what you like. Once you get a character to 50 or so then start to think more about perfecting a build.
For below 60 you'll be fine with:
- Beams OR cannons, not both.
- Torp if you want, I usually include one for the fun of torpedo spread
- Hazard Emitters and Polarize Hull are good to have once you have enough science slots. Engineering team, tac team and a shield heal are also good to have.
- Don't buy any gear below level 50, you don't need it.
- Green mark XII is fine and dirt-cheap
DPS is, paradoxically, the ultimate problem in STO. Just sayin'...
Nope. "Space Barbie is the real endgame"
Not if you are in the KDF and have a limited color pallet to chose from. You get very limited on Space Barbie choices. Champions Online has a better "Space Barbie" selection of outfits and color pallets available with no categories to kill any ideas like mixing a scarf with a sweater and any off duty pieces that you want to go with on duty only pieces.