I have the same issues, they started to appear when I upgraded my system with an R9 290. Tried to reinstall, used different drivers, tried to turn off multiple options in the settings - no effect. Additionally, the launcher itself crashes very often recently or does not connect to the server at all, if the game doesn't…
I tried out many ships but I always come back to the Excelsior. Loved it since I first saw it on TV and the Enterprise-B is still my favourite design. But I wished they gave it a little design refit, most of the new ships have much more details. Especially the windows on the hull don't fit, too few compared to its screen…
If you really need a cannon, take one DHC in the front and replace the rest by Beam Arrays, especially the turrets. It's true, few ships were seen broadsiding on screen, but most of the combat scences never showed a longer fight. Since I can't remember ever having seen aft turrets, a beam boat would be perfectly in…
As always, it depends. What kind of ship do you fly, do you play in groups and what role do you want to play. A cruiser captain with classical tank role in a group should take TS because it helps maintaining aggro on multiple targets and damage is less relevant. If you command an escort and need to get more damage out…
I will probably never get why so many people seem to be obsessed with turn-rate and a fighter-like combat style. Except the Defiant and B'rel-class, hardly any ship in Star Trek performs maneuvers similar to fighter craft. Considering the size of the ships, that shouldn't be, because otherwise you'd end up in turning Star…