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Halloween Costume Contest!

ambassadorkael#6946 ambassadorkael
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edited April 2022 in Galactic News Network [PC]
This Tuesday, join us in game on all three platforms for a Costume Contest with a chance to win a piece of STO history!

Full details here:
https://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online/news/detail/10701224
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  • galattgalatt Member Posts: 708 Arc User
    Sounds like fun.
    But my Space Barbie Kung Fu is weak.
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  • angrytargangrytarg Member Posts: 11,008 Arc User
    Will the price be shipped worldwide?​​
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  • ambassadorkael#6946 ambassadorkael
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    Yup!
  • evilmark444evilmark444 Member Posts: 6,950 Arc User
    I have a feeling mine will be a very common choice, since it's the easiest to pull off
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  • theraven2378theraven2378 Member Posts: 6,015 Arc User
    Time to either break out the Darth Vader look or Superman look
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    • angarus1angarus1 Member Posts: 684 Arc User
      I'll see if I can make it there with my D.Va character. ;)
    • legendarylycan#5411 legendarylycan
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      theraven2378 wrote: »
      Time to either break out the Darth Vader look or Superman look

      it says costumes will be judged on originality and creativity...taking a look from another universe is neither of those things, no matter how good you manage to make it look in STO​​
      Like special weapons from other Star Trek games? Wondering if they can be replicated in STO even a little bit? Check this out: https://forum.arcgames.com/startrekonline/discussion/1262277/a-mostly-comprehensive-guide-to-star-trek-videogame-special-weapons-and-their-sto-equivalents

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    • jaredza#2872 jaredza
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      Space Barbie time!
    • mirrorchaosmirrorchaos Member Posts: 9,844 Arc User
      To me the thing is in what direction are the people at Cryptic looking at for creativity and originality? It's a very large area to cover with all the various genres and so on out there, would it be specifically related to the halloween theme? In which case i could come up with something and join in. However 3pm pacific time would be quite late in the day in the UK and Europe in translation, which more or less eliminates anyone outside the USA except those who really want to break with their usual patterns to try their luck.

      Problem is i can't really complain about it as asking for an earlier time would eliminate a lot of americans due to school and work, the Australians can't get a say in.

      But a suggestion to create two events on the same thing, one for Australia and the USA and make it something like 5pm PT and another for Europe much earlier in the day something like 9am PT, and then combine them so no one misses out due to timing.
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    • djf021djf021 Member Posts: 1,382 Arc User
      mirrorchaos wrote: »
      To me the thing is in what direction are the people at Cryptic looking at for creativity and originality? It's a very large area to cover with all the various genres and so on out there, would it be specifically related to the halloween theme? In which case i could come up with something and join in.

      I was wondering the same thing.
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    • dracounguisdracounguis Member Posts: 5,358 Arc User
      edited October 2017
      • A prize of a physical copy of the game? Is it a leftover from when STO launched in 2010? Cause who does physical copies anymore? :D
      • A copy of a F2P game. How exciting. Especially when you have to have the game already to enter the contest.
      • I got a hard copy from launch time. It's a basic clear-ish DVD case with a paper STO insert. So collectable! ;)

      Yeah, yeah, I know... it's a contest more for fun that prizes, but better to have no prize than helping Cryptic clean out a closet of unused game discs! Shipping a DVD costs $2.63 via media mail domestically. Just give people 263 Zen instead. ;)
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    • djf021djf021 Member Posts: 1,382 Arc User
      dracounguis wrote: »
      • A prize of a physical copy of the game? Is it a leftover from when STO launched in 2010? Cause who does physical copies anymore? :D
      • A copy of a F2P game. How exciting. Especially when you have to have the game already to enter the contest.
      • I got a hard copy from launch time. It's a basic clear-ish DVD case with a paper STO insert. So collectable! ;)

      Yeah, yeah, I know... it's a contest more for fun that prizes, but better to have no prize than helping Cryptic clean out a closet of unused game discs! Shipping a DVD costs $2.63 via media mail domestically. Just give people 263 Zen instead. ;)

      Does the original boxed copy have any beneficial unlocks, like the Steamrunner or something?
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    • legendarylycan#5411 legendarylycan
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      depends which version it is - there were several different versions at launch, each giving a different unique unlock in addition to the shared stuff

      the big prize is the collector's edition with the red matter capacitor unlock in it​​
      Like special weapons from other Star Trek games? Wondering if they can be replicated in STO even a little bit? Check this out: https://forum.arcgames.com/startrekonline/discussion/1262277/a-mostly-comprehensive-guide-to-star-trek-videogame-special-weapons-and-their-sto-equivalents

      #LegalizeAwoo

      A normie goes "Oh, what's this?"
      An otaku goes "UwU, what's this?"
      A furry goes "OwO, what's this?"
      A werewolf goes "Awoo, what's this?"

      "It's nothing personal, I just don't feel like I've gotten to know a person until I've sniffed their crotch."
      "We said 'no' to Mr. Curiosity. We're not home. Curiosity is not welcome, it is not to be invited in. Curiosity...is bad. It gets you in trouble, it gets you killed, and more importantly...it makes you poor!"
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      In the chaos of their battle, I bring order.
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      The Force is united within me.
    • djf021djf021 Member Posts: 1,382 Arc User
      shadowfang240 wrote: »
      depends which version it is - there were several different versions at launch, each giving a different unique unlock in addition to the shared stuff

      the big prize is the collector's edition with the red matter capacitor unlock in it​​

      Which isn't so big anymore due to the Phoenix box...I've got that on all 12 of my characters now...
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    • ricosakararicosakara Member Posts: 422 Arc User
      edited October 2017
      This looks like a job for my Delta Recruit, Ray Tracer, from ReBoot.
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    • mooncrystalpowermooncrystalpower Member Posts: 126 Arc User
      edited October 2017
      OHhhh Cryptic, you DO love me!!! A Costume Contest?!?! Yahoo!!!! ~-~\º(^v^)º/~-~ Yeahhhahaha!!!!

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      Ehhehehe...best of luck to all contestants!!

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    • rattler2rattler2 Member, Star Trek Online Moderator Posts: 58,582 Community Moderator
      I'll be there.
      shadowfang240 wrote: »
      it says costumes will be judged on originality and creativity...taking a look from another universe is neither of those things, no matter how good you manage to make it look in STO​​

      Most modern Halloween costumes are based on something Shadow. I'm sure we'll see one or two KDF Orions doing Wonder Woman. There's only so many generic variations on a theme you can do. There's also gonna be stuff from pop culture.

      As for me... I... have me a plan.

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      Yang Xiao Long wrote:
      I can't take it anymore! Could everyone just chill out for two seconds before something CRAZY happens again?!
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    • burstorionburstorion Member Posts: 1,750 Arc User
      How about another option than having to pray you get lucky to either a) be a nonmerican who can get on at the right time and b) Hope noone is playing shenanigans with a bot army to fill the instance to increase their odds by letting us submit costumes here Ambassaordokael?
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    • rattler2rattler2 Member, Star Trek Online Moderator Posts: 58,582 Community Moderator
      ogaduby wrote: »
      well, F you too Ambassador Kael for ignoring non-americans... 3pm PT is midnight time in europe, and it's not cool how you spit in the face to other players from around the world...

      Its not intentional as Cryptic is based out of California, aka West Coast United States. Its no different than when a non American based MMO holds events at a certain time. That's just how timezones work out.
      burstorion wrote: »
      How about another option than having to pray you get lucky to either a) be a nonmerican who can get on at the right time and b) Hope noone is playing shenanigans with a bot army to fill the instance to increase their odds by letting us submit costumes here Ambassaordokael?

      I'm sure our CM will be active in Zone Chat to let us know which instances will be visited. And I seriously doubt a lot of people will have the technical skill to basically DDoS everyone out of an instance via bots.
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      Yang Xiao Long wrote:
      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!)
    • duncanidaho11duncanidaho11 Member Posts: 7,980 Arc User
      mooncrystalpower wrote: »
      Ehhehehe...best of luck to all contestants!!

      Thanks! Got my costume set and...no comment.

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    • ussvaliant#6064 ussvaliant
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      It might be a tad late for me as UK here and its a work night, but I am interested to see how creative people have been with the STO tailor, so i might try to pop on with one of my Characters.

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    • atlantis#9395 atlantis
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      I am sure that I will not be able to attend, so I made Screenshots of my Costume.

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    • smokebaileysmokebailey Member Posts: 4,668 Arc User
      mooncrystalpower wrote: »
      OHhhh Cryptic, you DO love me!!! A Costume Contest?!?! Yahoo!!!! ~-~\º(^v^)º/~-~ Yeahhhahaha!!!!

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      Ehhehehe...best of luck to all contestants!!

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      You a shoe-in to win, meatball head! :)
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    • burstorionburstorion Member Posts: 1,750 Arc User
      That was an example @rattler2 , I have seen and heard of some (then) active fleets that have clogged up an entire risa/xmas wonderland intance with fleeties so the competitions could be 'fixed'

      Never doubt the lengths people will go to win.
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    • themadprofessor#9835 themadprofessor
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      Heh... best of luck to all.

      I look forward to finding out who my two fellow winners will be.
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      1) More character customization options such as more clothing options, letting the toon complexion affect the entire body, not just the head. Also a true RGB color picker applied to all costume and appearance options, which would allow for true appearance customization and homogenous colors instead of "this same exact color looks vastly different on two different pieces."
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    • rattler2rattler2 Member, Star Trek Online Moderator Posts: 58,582 Community Moderator
      @smokebailey Oh I think I'll give meatball head a run for her money.
      @burstorion If they try to do that again... there will be a lot of angry players. Myself included.
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      Yang Xiao Long wrote:
      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!)
    • smokebaileysmokebailey Member Posts: 4,668 Arc User
      rattler2 wrote: »
      @smokebailey Oh I think I'll give meatball head a run for her money.
      @burstorion If they try to do that again... there will be a lot of angry players. Myself included.

      Time will tell. this outtabe fun
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    • bberge1701bberge1701 Member Posts: 726 Bug Hunter
      edited October 2017
      atlantis#9395 wrote: »
      I am sure that I will not be able to attend, so I made Screenshots of my Costume.

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      That reminds me ... I was going to suggest a screenshot contest of Halloween costumes for players who are unable to attend the event in person.

      I'm hoping to catch some of the event, as I should be getting home from work sometime during the PC event. I came up with several costumes over the weekend... ;)
    • captaincelestialcaptaincelestial Member Posts: 1,925 Arc User
      theraven2378 wrote: »
      Time to either break out the Darth Vader look or Superman look

      Or the Darth Kal-El look! ;)
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