Ctrl Alt Trek Episode 013 - Unlucky Episode No 13
News
Under Investigation
Dual Pistol Bolt Spray
Bulk Healing
Chat and other UI usability improvements
PVP Match and Balance Bugs
Ability to set a private instance for Fleet Actions (so Fleets can do Fleet Actions)
Metreon Gas and Other Destructibles having too many HP
Chase Masterson as Leeta
Fleet Action Level Banding
Daily Mission Scoping
The new Accolade system has been deployed to the PTS! If you're in checking the feature out before it goes live, head over to Tribble, try it out, and post on the Public Test Server forums to let us know what you think!
What are Accolades?
Accolades in Star Trek Online are special missions that track various achievements throughout a players career in the STO universe and unlock various rewards at certain milestones. Players can earn Accolades for many different actions in the STO universe such as defeating a certain number of critters from a certain species or faction, completing main storyline missions, dealing tons of damage of a certain energy type, and many more.
For every Accolade that is completed the player will earn Accolade points, so earn a bunch and compare your score to your friends!
How can I view my Accolade Points?
You can view your total Accolade Points by opening your Journal and going to the Accolades tab, where you will be able to see specific details about which accolades you have completed, how many Accolade points you have earned for each Accolade, along with your Accolade point total.
In addition to points certain Accolades will grant special rewards to the player. Exclusive titles and special powers are some of the rewards that players can unlock by completing Accolades.
Will I get retroactive credit for objectives I completed before the system went live?
Note: Since launch we have been tracking many of the statistics for Accolades in the background so Accolades that players have already completed will be granted automatically when this feature goes live.
Is this system live?
Not yet! It's currently in-testing and awaiting feedback from our players. If you're interested in participating, log on to Tribble!
In Development
Season 1.2 Update - May
Global Help Chat Channel (1.2)
Fleet Mail Improvements (1.2)
Fed Playable Species: "Rigelian" (1.2)
Squad System (Sidekicking) (1.2)
Episode Replay (1.2)
Fed Bridge Pack “Prometheus” (1.2)
Fed Science Tier 4 – Luna Variant “Comet” (1.2)
Playable Fed Species: "Caitian" (1.2 or 1.3)
Social System Improvements (1.2 or 1.3)
Season 1.3 Update - June
Weekly Episodes - Series 1 (1.3 or 2.0)
Bridge Officer Trading (1.3)
Random Bridge Officer Requisition (1.3)
Sitting in Chairs tech (1.3)
Klingon Bridge Pack “Raptor” (1.3)
New Emotes (1.3)
Dabo MiniGame (1.3)
Season 2.0 - July
STF – “Into the Hive”
Random BOFF Stores
Curved Federation Ship Hallways
Smaller Federation Hallways (non-combat versions)
Player Ship Interiors
New Skillpoint Level Cap
Klingon Episodes
High End Episode Sector
Multi-Faction Episode Sector
Federation Diplomatic Corps
New Enemy Ship Designs
New Enemy Group to the Klingon Faction
New Global Enemy Group for Series 1
Wildlife Creatures
New Off-Duty Costumes Types
Klingon Costume Customization Updates
Emails
Email #1 from Runtspell
Hey guys! hope this finds you well.
I'll put the meat of my message first:
I bought the game on march 24th, and promptly joined your fleet, good times. So, my first billing date was april 24th. So i logged onto the website on the 25th, to find my billing date now the 27th, then then 30th, and now the 3rd. Pretty cool for me, but is this a bad sign for the game?
ok with that out of the way...
Ive been in AIE for about two years now, sorry to name it. Love CTRLALTWOW even though i havent had time to listen consistently lately. too many history podcasts interfering, and of course there is always the Scott Johnson empire of content. I originally became familiar with Aprillians work when i heard her on How I Wow, and actually had the pleasure to meet his bouviness in person last summer at the AIE meet up in nashville.
Bouvi, two things: I hope your back feels better and VOLCANO!!!!!!!!
Thats all, love the show, keep it up.
Runtspell
ps...
ohh if you listen to the first episode of Hypothetical Help with Turpster and that other dude, you will hear a Tony from Nashville asking for advice on which copy of STO to buy.....that other dude told me not to buy it. but im glad i didnt take his advice! live long and prosper.
Email #2 from kahn
My "active" time has been very limited, but I am working the overnight shift tonight at my hotel, so I will be watching some Star Trek: TOS on my iPadd (I add the second "d" for Apple Domination). It would be cool if an officer who is on this evening would be able to hook me up as a fleet member
kahn@amadsuj
Email #3 from Ron
Hi every one at CtrlAltTrek,
Great podcast for the Star Trek MMO and you guys even do a great podcast for that other game. You know WoW. Oh on did I type that.
Any way thank you for answering my questions about the Star Trek MMO that was in episode #012. I was getting at the PC playing that other game and leasing to your podcast. I was shocked when I heard my name.
You guys were very helpful in answering my questions. I was very happy to hear you are sending me a trail key. So a very heart felt thank you.
Email #4 from Jon
Hello Aprillian, Vrishna and Bouvi,
I wanted to write you about the death penalty. I was so excited to hear they were adding it along with a difficulty slider. I Really enjoy Star Trek and had so much fun emerging myself in the universe. After awhile though I did start to notice that in space battles, especially the enemy contact signals. I was just flying in and half paying attention to what was going on. So when I heard about the changes I started slowing down how much I play to start back up after the 1.1 update. After playing through a few exploring mission it just happened that they were all ground missions. Since I haven't had to learn any real strategies I am getting wiped out a couple times a mission. I do not take issue with this as a game mechanic, but it is costing me a fortune. To the point that now I cannot afford to upgrade my teams equipment to try and decrease my failure rate, or even get them healed when they are hurt. I love that I have to pay attention now to what I am doing and there is a consequence to not doing something correctly. However I don't remember any of the captains on the shows having to tell a crew member "sorry but I just can't afford to give you the medical treatment you need." I was just curious if anyone else was having this issue.
Thank you,
jon@jonrhine Rear Admiral U.S.S. Ron Santo.
Email #5 from Verne
Hey Ctrl Alt Trek crew.
Vern here,
Thanks for hooking me up with the STO trial code.
I can't believe I missed the live show again. From what I can tell from the time Bouvi tweeted I was busy in a raid on that other game.
I am a big fan the show. Its the only STO podcast I listen to and I listen to a lot of podcasts.
Live Long and Prosper
@Vern74 STO , Ctrl Alt Trek fleet
Verneesha@twitter
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ctrl Alt Trek Episode 010 - You Will Be Assimilated
A podcast about the MMORPG Star Trek: Online. Hosts Aprillian, Bouvi and Vrishna talk about the Beta. Bouvi, a Primo player, Aprillian, a dabbler and Vrishna, a Star Trek aficionado discuss the future of this exciting game. Should they play, will you play? Listen and see. A Bi-Weekly Podcast, that is currently being put out weekly.
Write us at ctrlalttrek@gmail.com. Website at: http://www.ctrlattrek.com
This week we try our hand at live chat:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ctrl-alt-trek
Check back for next scheduled live chat.
Aprillian
New Borg implants? Or just a Klingon thing? Got the joined trill
Vrishna
An anamoly in the Sol system? It's not scan-able. I wonder what it is? Bouvi: It is the portal to the Captain's Table for lifetime members
Anamolies. Sometimes they are off map. Get to edge and can't go further. Sometimes they are in a structure and or solid object like a rock and are irecoverable.
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
My Borg Bridge officers have new implants. So does my Borg Captain. New look for him.
Tactical Captain now a Lt Commander.
Just did a fleet action with my LtC Tatical guy. Going all escort. My ship is decked out with cannons and you can tell a difference. I was more than 1000 points above anyone else in the fleet action. This guy rocks. And as you always say screenshot or it didn't happen. Screenshot in the shownotes.
News
Captain's Database is up - http://www.startrekonline.com/database/characters
Looked up some guy named Commander Githar. He is a human male tactical officer. He is Captain of the USS Valiant a Heavy Escort. The Captain's Log part contains mission history, promotions, bridge officer info and a little more. It is like using the wowarmory but not quite as much information.
Emails
Email #A from Phantom
Hi guys,
Just a quick note; Don't waste your money on buying Respecs on the C-Store as you get a free one with the patch, and you also get a free respec with each rank (Lt, LT Cmdr, Captain etc.). Bouvi Probably didn't notice this because he's primarily playing a max level character.
Phantom
Email #B from Chris
Apparently I fat fingered my last email. I just wanted to say thank you for the trial code. I haven't had a chance to use it just yet since I'm in the middle of a move, but I should get a chance once things calm down by the end of the month.
Keelhaul
-Chris
Sent from my iPod
Email #C from Jason
Just wanted to drop you all a line to say I really have enjoyed your podcast. I bought the Collector's Edition today and your podcast was one of the main reasons I decided to give it a try. I have spent weeks reading reviews and forum posts that were overly negative and critical, and it was refreshing to hear another side to how the game was going. I'm not the powerlevelling, end-game focused type player. I am an altaholic that really likes to take my time which each character. Based on what I've heard from your shows, I think I will enjoy this game.
I have been playing MMOs off and on for about six years, but I am not a WOW player (am I the only one?). I started in Star Wars Galaxies and played for about a year before the big NGE release that drove a lot of us away. I didn't pick up another MMO until I found Lord of the Rings Online about three years ago (lifetime member there). My wife and I are also playing Aion some, but I was looking for a MMO to play in the sci-fi genre. I tried EVE but it just didn't do it for me. I finally decided to give STO a shot.
I have managed to catch up on your podcast today while installing the DVD and patching the game- it has made the process much more enjoyable. :)
I'll check out your forums and after I get my bearings in game, I may check out your fleet too.
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the podcast- I really hope you all keep it going.
Finally done patching......so it is time to trek.
-Jason (no character names....yet)
ITunes Reviews
Write us at ctrlalttrek@gmail.com. Website at: http://www.ctrlattrek.com
This week we try our hand at live chat:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ctrl-alt-trek
Check back for next scheduled live chat.
Aprillian
New Borg implants? Or just a Klingon thing? Got the joined trill
Vrishna
An anamoly in the Sol system? It's not scan-able. I wonder what it is? Bouvi: It is the portal to the Captain's Table for lifetime members
Anamolies. Sometimes they are off map. Get to edge and can't go further. Sometimes they are in a structure and or solid object like a rock and are irecoverable.
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
My Borg Bridge officers have new implants. So does my Borg Captain. New look for him.
Tactical Captain now a Lt Commander.
Just did a fleet action with my LtC Tatical guy. Going all escort. My ship is decked out with cannons and you can tell a difference. I was more than 1000 points above anyone else in the fleet action. This guy rocks. And as you always say screenshot or it didn't happen. Screenshot in the shownotes.
News
Captain's Database is up - http://www.startrekonline.com/database/characters
Looked up some guy named Commander Githar. He is a human male tactical officer. He is Captain of the USS Valiant a Heavy Escort. The Captain's Log part contains mission history, promotions, bridge officer info and a little more. It is like using the wowarmory but not quite as much information.
Emails
Email #A from Phantom
Hi guys,
Just a quick note; Don't waste your money on buying Respecs on the C-Store as you get a free one with the patch, and you also get a free respec with each rank (Lt, LT Cmdr, Captain etc.). Bouvi Probably didn't notice this because he's primarily playing a max level character.
Phantom
Email #B from Chris
Apparently I fat fingered my last email. I just wanted to say thank you for the trial code. I haven't had a chance to use it just yet since I'm in the middle of a move, but I should get a chance once things calm down by the end of the month.
Keelhaul
-Chris
Sent from my iPod
Email #C from Jason
Just wanted to drop you all a line to say I really have enjoyed your podcast. I bought the Collector's Edition today and your podcast was one of the main reasons I decided to give it a try. I have spent weeks reading reviews and forum posts that were overly negative and critical, and it was refreshing to hear another side to how the game was going. I'm not the powerlevelling, end-game focused type player. I am an altaholic that really likes to take my time which each character. Based on what I've heard from your shows, I think I will enjoy this game.
I have been playing MMOs off and on for about six years, but I am not a WOW player (am I the only one?). I started in Star Wars Galaxies and played for about a year before the big NGE release that drove a lot of us away. I didn't pick up another MMO until I found Lord of the Rings Online about three years ago (lifetime member there). My wife and I are also playing Aion some, but I was looking for a MMO to play in the sci-fi genre. I tried EVE but it just didn't do it for me. I finally decided to give STO a shot.
I have managed to catch up on your podcast today while installing the DVD and patching the game- it has made the process much more enjoyable. :)
I'll check out your forums and after I get my bearings in game, I may check out your fleet too.
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the podcast- I really hope you all keep it going.
Finally done patching......so it is time to trek.
-Jason (no character names....yet)
ITunes Reviews
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Ctrl Alt Trek Episode 008 - Bouvi, Bouvi, Bouvi
A podcast about the MMORPG Star Trek: Online. Hosts Aprillian, Bouvi and Vrishna talk about the Beta. Bouvi, a Primo player, Aprillian, a dabbler and Vrishna, a Star Trek aficionado discuss the future of this exciting game. Should they play, will you play? Listen and see. A Bi-Weekly Podcast, that is currently being put out weekly.
Write us at ctrlalttrek@gmail.com
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
Here is something I found today to add to next show notes.
Baril@Rehpic answers some questions. Here are some big ones.
Sort by prices is currently being coded (Exchange)
Current plan is a free respec at every rank up
Everyone, even RA5 will get a free respec when the patch goes live.
http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?t=137513
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc6ibAJybwI
Here is a cool video we might want to mention in the show. Pretty funny.
Guest
Big Blue Dragon
TheWych from Bind On Equip at http://bindonequip.com and Cable Wasteland which can be found at http://www.cablewasteland.com/ both are on iTunes.
News
Email#A from Chris
The reason Sci-fi changed is because you can't copyrite Sci-fi anywhere. I woould love a 10 trial to STO if you have anymore thanks. Love the show keep up the great job.
Email #B from Keelhaul
Greetings again Trekkers. I wanted to say thank you very much for the 10 day trial code you emailed me a couple of weeks back. Shortly after I received the code I went on an unexpected business trip and have been playing catch up ever since.
I should have time to give the trial a try this comming weekend and will definitely email back my thoughts.
Thank you all very much for the great podcast. I'm not sure how you find time to work podcasting into your hectic schedules, but there are a lot of ctrl-alt-fans that are happy you do.
-Keelhaul
Check out this podcast on iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=352513581
Sent from my iPod
Email #C from PhantomOfTheMMO
Hi there!
I recently reviewed your podcast on iTunes under my most common online name; PhantomOfTheMMO.
I would love to guest host on your podcast while Bouvi is away. I have been playing MMOs since Meridian 59, pretty much since they began. Before that I played a lot of Muds and Door Games on various BBSs since I was myself a SysOp of a very popular Elite BBS throughout the 80s and early 90s until the internet hit.
I have done writing for various gaming websites and networks, a lot of that on the MMO genre. I am also a recovering Trekker. I used to make my living at Trek and other Sci Fi cons selling self created Props and makeup appliances, most of which were Klingon, and all of which were Star Trek related. I also provided security at Cons in full Klingon costume. I also co-managed IGN's SWG Vault, until I was asked to leave upon breaking the story of the NGE, which you may or may not know destroyed one of the greatest Sci Fi Sandbox MMOs in history.
I have been listening to every STO podcast and streaming audio station I can find. I have been contemplating doing my own Podcast or perhaps a show for SubSpace Radio, but I just don't have the time and tools yet. My second thought was doing a few quick segments that I could send to other STO Podcasts or Streaming Radio stations to use as they see fit. To be able to sit in with your team for a show or two would satisfy my desire to create some fan based STO content of my own.
I also have run (before podcasts) streaming radio shows and a streaming radio network way back in the days when Shoutcast was brand new and the biggest shows on air were locked at a few thousand listeners.
I'm not sure exactly where I would fit in, but I have a Ton of MMO experience, Sci Fi and Trek experience, and I think I have a handle on how the diffferent factions of players are feeling right now in STO.
I see myself being able to add greatly to discussions about not only what is in game now, but what Could be in game in the future. I also have a lot of ideas concerning the how and why of additions to STO... that Aren't WoW based. =)
So give me a shot! If you are at least considering it at the end of this email I can always dig out my mic and send you an audio test file, OR I can call and talk to you guys via Skype.
Would love to join you guys for a show or two, let me know.... I would be most excited!
PhantomOfTheMMO
I would Love one of those Del Taco Shuttle codes!
If you /roll to give another one away, add me in! There are no Del taco locations anywhere near where I live in Santa Barbara, California, and due to some current physical limitations I cannot travel far enough to reach one (several hours away by car).
Thanks,
PhantomOfTheMMO
Write us at ctrlalttrek@gmail.com
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
Here is something I found today to add to next show notes.
Sort by prices is currently being coded (Exchange)
Current plan is a free respec at every rank up
Everyone, even RA5 will get a free respec when the patch goes live.
http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?t=137513
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc6ibAJybwI
Here is a cool video we might want to mention in the show. Pretty funny.
Guest
Big Blue Dragon
TheWych from Bind On Equip at http://bindonequip.com and Cable Wasteland which can be found at http://www.cablewasteland.com/ both are on iTunes.
News
Email#A from Chris
The reason Sci-fi changed is because you can't copyrite Sci-fi anywhere. I woould love a 10 trial to STO if you have anymore thanks. Love the show keep up the great job.
Email #B from Keelhaul
Greetings again Trekkers. I wanted to say thank you very much for the 10 day trial code you emailed me a couple of weeks back. Shortly after I received the code I went on an unexpected business trip and have been playing catch up ever since.
I should have time to give the trial a try this comming weekend and will definitely email back my thoughts.
Thank you all very much for the great podcast. I'm not sure how you find time to work podcasting into your hectic schedules, but there are a lot of ctrl-alt-fans that are happy you do.
-Keelhaul
Check out this podcast on iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=352513581
Sent from my iPod
Email #C from PhantomOfTheMMO
Hi there!
I recently reviewed your podcast on iTunes under my most common online name; PhantomOfTheMMO.
I would love to guest host on your podcast while Bouvi is away. I have been playing MMOs since Meridian 59, pretty much since they began. Before that I played a lot of Muds and Door Games on various BBSs since I was myself a SysOp of a very popular Elite BBS throughout the 80s and early 90s until the internet hit.
I have done writing for various gaming websites and networks, a lot of that on the MMO genre. I am also a recovering Trekker. I used to make my living at Trek and other Sci Fi cons selling self created Props and makeup appliances, most of which were Klingon, and all of which were Star Trek related. I also provided security at Cons in full Klingon costume. I also co-managed IGN's SWG Vault, until I was asked to leave upon breaking the story of the NGE, which you may or may not know destroyed one of the greatest Sci Fi Sandbox MMOs in history.
I have been listening to every STO podcast and streaming audio station I can find. I have been contemplating doing my own Podcast or perhaps a show for SubSpace Radio, but I just don't have the time and tools yet. My second thought was doing a few quick segments that I could send to other STO Podcasts or Streaming Radio stations to use as they see fit. To be able to sit in with your team for a show or two would satisfy my desire to create some fan based STO content of my own.
I also have run (before podcasts) streaming radio shows and a streaming radio network way back in the days when Shoutcast was brand new and the biggest shows on air were locked at a few thousand listeners.
I'm not sure exactly where I would fit in, but I have a Ton of MMO experience, Sci Fi and Trek experience, and I think I have a handle on how the diffferent factions of players are feeling right now in STO.
I see myself being able to add greatly to discussions about not only what is in game now, but what Could be in game in the future. I also have a lot of ideas concerning the how and why of additions to STO... that Aren't WoW based. =)
So give me a shot! If you are at least considering it at the end of this email I can always dig out my mic and send you an audio test file, OR I can call and talk to you guys via Skype.
Would love to join you guys for a show or two, let me know.... I would be most excited!
PhantomOfTheMMO
I would Love one of those Del Taco Shuttle codes!
If you /roll to give another one away, add me in! There are no Del taco locations anywhere near where I live in Santa Barbara, California, and due to some current physical limitations I cannot travel far enough to reach one (several hours away by car).
Thanks,
PhantomOfTheMMO
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Ctrl Alt Trek Episode 006 - For Andrew
Our hearts go out to the family of Andrew Koenig. Depression is not something to mess around with. This is Bouvi and I suffer from depression. I really am not sure why I do. I have lots of friends, a wonderful family and have accomplished quite a bit in my life. I am a 6th Dan Black Belt, I have learned to fly a plane and dive deep in the oceans. I even played pro putt putt for awhile and before you laugh one tournament netted me $1,000. Not bad for 3 hours of play :). If you are feeling depressed talk to your family, talk to your doctor. I now take a drug called Budeprion daily. It helps me overcome the feelings of hopelessness. Do not let it go untreated. I beg you to get help. Walter Koenig has already said as much as well. He is a wonderful person for saying what needs to be said during his time of grief.
This is kind of big so thought we could talk about it up front. Atari has cut the price of the standard edition by $10 and not only that if you buy either the standard edition or the collector's edition you get 90 days of free play. Today they pulled the advertisement from the STO site and even on Atari's site.
Aprillian
Trying hard to get used to my G13. I know it's going to be great once I get it down pat.
Wasn't happy with the direction Apryle was taking, so I deleted her and started over with a Ferengi
Logged on Saturday and downloaded the patch. Quite excited to play my Ferengi. Funny how we can get attached to these characters.
Saved way points are important. Spent some time playing at work only to get kicked off and start over again, but good training.
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
Cryptic survey nets you 240 Cryptic points. Guess who has a new federation Klingon tactical captain? Bouva'tar.
Contrails as you go through some rings.
Grouped up with a bunch of Fleeters. Had an awesome time and a few of them really got a few good levels.
On a personal note, As I have said before I am into martial arts big time. Over 22 years now and hold a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. This March at our national conference I will be receiving the USCDKA Medal of Honor which is the highest award our organization gives. In the 40+ year history of the international organization it has only been given out 6 times. It is truly a humbling experience and I wanted to share with my fellow geeks in the world.
Emails
Email A from Jayzan
I just started playing STO, and so far, so good. Just found your podcast! I'm gonna download them all and get caught up on what's going on. =)
Thanks,
- Jayzan
Part 2
I know you answered your emote question, but I know that if you type "/me dance" or whatever emote you want, it worked for me. /me is a command that is used in everquest for emotes that are not standard emotes like /cry or /bow or /cheer. So, Try typing /me emotename. This also works for doing emotes that there are not actually in the game. I like to do /me winks at whoever. For some reason there is never a wink emote in games, so if you want to wink at a cutie you have to do /me winks at whoever. But you put the persons name instead of whatever.
Email B from Tyler
Howdy guys (and gals),
Well I mentioned in my Itunes review (Ironhead5.0) that I would send an e-mail, and here it is.
First a bit about myself, I've played MMO's for around 11 years now, my friends got their start in Everquest, but I never could get into that. My first MMO experience was Ashron's Call which my roomate in college introduced me to when back in 99. I enjoyed the game for around a year or a bit longer, and I thought it was good times (how ignorant I was). After Ashron's Call, we all started playing Dark Age of Camelot and for the first time I was introduced to stealth players, and ranged stealth players at that. I never got to play one but I took many arrows to the face from unseen foes. Eventually, after only a few months, I quit DAoC, why I don't really remember. After DAoC I bought the collectors edition of Star Wars Galaxies, which I enjoyed for about 2 weeks and then quickly learned to hate. I must have blocked out the memories because I don't remember why I hated it, just that I hated it and I quit (most likely because I could not play sith right out of the box, which in retrospect is how it should be).
....And then there was WoW.
I purchased WoW about one week after the release date. I remember it specifically because it released at the same time (or within days) of Half Life 2, and since I LOVE shooters on the computer and Half Life was the best computer game I had played in my life up to that point...... I had to get Half Life 2 and beat it first. Which I did, and one week later, I joined my friends in WoW.
When I started WoW I was neck deep in my career as a Police Officer, and loving it so my play time was somewhat limited by 60 hour weeks, calls all day and night (even when off-duty) etc. But I loved WoW, I was an undead warrior on the Illidan server, and I still have that toon on my account. I made it up to level 46 before the grind of leveling wore me out and I quit.
Not too long after I took 2 gunshots while serving a high-risk warrant on a suspected meth-lab (big problem here in Oklahoma). So suddenly I had alot of down time and was not really able to do much but lay in bed or sit for limited times. Enter WoW Act II.
By this time my friends had moved to Alleria server and were playing Alliance, so I joined them and created a Paladin, aptly named "TheLaw." I decided I wanted to be a paladin a long time before, when I ran into one in a pvp area on illiadin with my warrior. Despite my warrior being several levels above the paladin I could not kill him, 10 minutes, one bubble, then a lay on hands, later, he killed me. I was PISSED, but man I wanted to be one of those ;).
Anyway I used my downtime to get to lvl 60, raided most of the endgame content and had alot of fun, but I got bored and eventually tried out City of Villains. Very repetitive and very very awful after the first month (which made me nervous about STO and Cryptic).
Anyway I could write a very very long time about my WoW experience but suffice it to say I've played on and off since release, and I've raided all the endgame content from original, to BC, to WoTLK (I made it through the first 6 bosses in ICC so far). So I can relate to your WoW references.
I've been super casual and rabid hardcore and everywhere in between. My injuries ended my career, but WoW really helped me make use of alot of empty time that I could have spent full of self-pity and depression. WoW was not the only thing, but it filled alot of time for me and I'm grateful for that.
Now I'm making it by working full time in an office (not anywhere near as gratifying as a patrol car) and building hot-rods in my off time. My play time is limited but I try to make the best of it.
......now you are wondering, why is this random guy telling us all of this...
It's because I wanted to give you an idea of the experience I have with MMORPG's, and where I'm coming from. Maybe not your average listeners perspective, but I think alot of them were former WoW or other MMO players so referring to other MMO's should not be considered a sin in your podcast.
Also, I plan to try to correspond with y'all regularly since none of my MMO friends have any interest in STO, and therefore it would be nice to have someone to talk to about my experiences in the game. I'm not going to court two MMO's at one time, I don't have the spare time for it so for now I'm canceling my WoW sub, but I will down Arthur before the new expansion, just not right now.
I bought STO last Thursday and since I had the flu half of the week and the weekend, and still some, I spent the weekend playing. I'm now LCDR 1, with my beloved escort ship. I've been in love with escort class ships ever since I first saw the defiant on DS9, which was on the original air date of that episode i'm proud to say. I have always wanted to crack some skulls in space combat with an escort class ship, so I drove hard to get to LCDR, now i'm here and honestly I crashed almost right after I got it, but the one engagement I fought with it was AWESOME! Man that little ship can toss a beating, and I love it.
As I mentioned I have 3 guest passes from my collectors edition as well, and I'm willing to offer them to your listeners as part of your promotion. My friends don't want them and I'd rather see someone who actually wanted to try the game out to get a chance. All I ask is that they go to someone who honestly wants to try out STO and is considering taking the plunge to join the rest of us, rather than someone who might get around to trying it one day, if you get my meaning.
Anyway, I'd love to group up in game with y'all since I don't have anyone I know playing and y'all seem to really enjoy the group aspect of it. The open groups for me have been good and bad, it's nice to have some help, but as you said sometimes they run off and get stuff done before you even know why you are there. I have beamed down to a planet to do "something" and as soon as I landed received a thanks, and congrats for doing "something" that I never did, and I have no clue what they are even talking about.
I don't remember what my @name is in the game but I'll get it later and send it along to you so you can hopefully add me.
I'm sorry for the long e-mail, but I don't want to really post experiences and try to find people to share experiences with on the forums as I get tired of dealing with trolls, and I wanted to give you some idea of who I am and where I'm coming from.
One quick question, is there a way to organize items in the exchange by price? I know how to search for the items I want, but I need to organize them by price so I can see what to price my items at and what is a good price to buy something at, and I hate looking through 10 pages of stuff to find a good price.
I have not found a way to organize by price yet. If anyone out there knows shoot us an e-mail at ctrlalttrek@gmail.com.
I'll admit it, I'm LOST without auctioneer. Do cryptics MMO's generally support Addon's or not? or do we know? I'd love to see a torpedo timer.....
Cryptic has said they will eventually support addons however there is no API in place right now to create any.
...I can't count the number of times I have beaten a enemies shield nearly to zero, activated max yield, and launched two torps just before the shield goes down and either have them arrive JUST before the shield goes down or JUST after it BARELY pops up agan and intercepts both of my torpedoes. Although with my new escort I just fly straight at them (major front-loaded damage), burn down shields and launch torps at nigh point blank range, and for the 10% of ships that does not kill right away I have the turning now to flip a bitch (pardon my language if it offends), fly a circle around the enemy and finish them off.
I am gonna try the mine strat that Bouvi mentioned though. It will take away any non-front damage I have, but think of it.... fly in, twin phaser beam arrays, and cannons blazing, burn shields down, two torps (from high-yeild) go in unshielded and then mines dropped in the hole as you fly past them. That's gotta be a NASTY combo.
Fitting for a ship called the U.S.S. Ironhead (named after my RL race car).
Anyway, keep it up guys and hopefully I'll hear from you soon. Feel free to e-mail me here or in game (once I get you my @name), but I can't check the game e-mail at work as STOnline is one of our banned sites at work as are any and all game sites.
Part B
I used your mine strat last night and, when it works, I love it. Do you typically drop your mines at point blank range? or a little further out? I'm having some trouble getting them dropped and timed correctly. I have found if I drop them at point blank, the ship i'm attacking flys past them or has time to change direction and by the time they activate they hit the ship in some shielded area rather than the section where i've battered the shields down. On the other hand if I drop them further out while they will impact the correct section of the enemy it's usually after their shields have barely started to regenerate so they all impact the shield.
I'll get the timing down eventually, but I was wondering if you had any imput on what range to drop them or how you time it yourself.
I usually pound the heck out of the shields, when close hit tractor beam and hit my Dispersal Pattern Alpha this way I drop two sections of mines. I start the first one just a little bit away and the 2nd one tends to drop in its lap. While the tractor beam holds it in place, the closest group slams in and stops any shields from reforming as the group further out homes in. Double whammy.
Thanks,
LCDR Reaper U.S.S.Ironhead (most folks call me Ironhead)
aka
Tyler
Email #C from Caption Ludgood
My name is Michael Captain Ludgood, I have two ships, One is the USS Obama, and the other is the Uss Alice named after my late mother. I am a Lt. grade 8. This is my first MMO, I am a console gamer and thought that computer gaming was to complicated with all of the expensive upgrades. When I found out about STO I had to play it. So to make sure I had the right computer I purchased an Alienware M15 laptop with an intel I7 chip and all of the bells and whistles. I have been playing since the Beta and I have the special edition from Gamestop that came with the original enterprise from the old series and Red matter. Just wanted to say that I like your show, it's very informative. I hope that they eventually release a hin guide because that would help. I am rambling but I just wanted to say hello and I like the show keep up the good work.
News
h2orat, a cryptic team member, posted this on the forums in response to the shield rings around your ship. Craig and the team has added this to the "feature to be added" list for the game - it will be an option if you want them or if you don't so both parties are happy.
State of the game came out on the 25th. Here are some of the few things on the way.
Respec
Death Penalty
Difficulty Slider
More open auto-fire
Replayable missions
Improving Memory Alpha
Fixing those Commodity missions
More can be found with the link on the show notes. http://www.startrekonline.com/node/1182
This is kind of big so thought we could talk about it up front. Atari has cut the price of the standard edition by $10 and not only that if you buy either the standard edition or the collector's edition you get 90 days of free play. Today they pulled the advertisement from the STO site and even on Atari's site.
Aprillian
Trying hard to get used to my G13. I know it's going to be great once I get it down pat.
Wasn't happy with the direction Apryle was taking, so I deleted her and started over with a Ferengi
Logged on Saturday and downloaded the patch. Quite excited to play my Ferengi. Funny how we can get attached to these characters.
Saved way points are important. Spent some time playing at work only to get kicked off and start over again, but good training.
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
Cryptic survey nets you 240 Cryptic points. Guess who has a new federation Klingon tactical captain? Bouva'tar.
Contrails as you go through some rings.
Grouped up with a bunch of Fleeters. Had an awesome time and a few of them really got a few good levels.
On a personal note, As I have said before I am into martial arts big time. Over 22 years now and hold a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. This March at our national conference I will be receiving the USCDKA Medal of Honor which is the highest award our organization gives. In the 40+ year history of the international organization it has only been given out 6 times. It is truly a humbling experience and I wanted to share with my fellow geeks in the world.
Emails
Email A from Jayzan
I just started playing STO, and so far, so good. Just found your podcast! I'm gonna download them all and get caught up on what's going on. =)
Thanks,
- Jayzan
Part 2
I know you answered your emote question, but I know that if you type "/me dance" or whatever emote you want, it worked for me. /me is a command that is used in everquest for emotes that are not standard emotes like /cry or /bow or /cheer. So, Try typing /me emotename. This also works for doing emotes that there are not actually in the game. I like to do /me winks at whoever. For some reason there is never a wink emote in games, so if you want to wink at a cutie you have to do /me winks at whoever. But you put the persons name instead of whatever.
Email B from Tyler
Howdy guys (and gals),
Well I mentioned in my Itunes review (Ironhead5.0) that I would send an e-mail, and here it is.
First a bit about myself, I've played MMO's for around 11 years now, my friends got their start in Everquest, but I never could get into that. My first MMO experience was Ashron's Call which my roomate in college introduced me to when back in 99. I enjoyed the game for around a year or a bit longer, and I thought it was good times (how ignorant I was). After Ashron's Call, we all started playing Dark Age of Camelot and for the first time I was introduced to stealth players, and ranged stealth players at that. I never got to play one but I took many arrows to the face from unseen foes. Eventually, after only a few months, I quit DAoC, why I don't really remember. After DAoC I bought the collectors edition of Star Wars Galaxies, which I enjoyed for about 2 weeks and then quickly learned to hate. I must have blocked out the memories because I don't remember why I hated it, just that I hated it and I quit (most likely because I could not play sith right out of the box, which in retrospect is how it should be).
....And then there was WoW.
I purchased WoW about one week after the release date. I remember it specifically because it released at the same time (or within days) of Half Life 2, and since I LOVE shooters on the computer and Half Life was the best computer game I had played in my life up to that point...... I had to get Half Life 2 and beat it first. Which I did, and one week later, I joined my friends in WoW.
When I started WoW I was neck deep in my career as a Police Officer, and loving it so my play time was somewhat limited by 60 hour weeks, calls all day and night (even when off-duty) etc. But I loved WoW, I was an undead warrior on the Illidan server, and I still have that toon on my account. I made it up to level 46 before the grind of leveling wore me out and I quit.
Not too long after I took 2 gunshots while serving a high-risk warrant on a suspected meth-lab (big problem here in Oklahoma). So suddenly I had alot of down time and was not really able to do much but lay in bed or sit for limited times. Enter WoW Act II.
By this time my friends had moved to Alleria server and were playing Alliance, so I joined them and created a Paladin, aptly named "TheLaw." I decided I wanted to be a paladin a long time before, when I ran into one in a pvp area on illiadin with my warrior. Despite my warrior being several levels above the paladin I could not kill him, 10 minutes, one bubble, then a lay on hands, later, he killed me. I was PISSED, but man I wanted to be one of those ;).
Anyway I used my downtime to get to lvl 60, raided most of the endgame content and had alot of fun, but I got bored and eventually tried out City of Villains. Very repetitive and very very awful after the first month (which made me nervous about STO and Cryptic).
Anyway I could write a very very long time about my WoW experience but suffice it to say I've played on and off since release, and I've raided all the endgame content from original, to BC, to WoTLK (I made it through the first 6 bosses in ICC so far). So I can relate to your WoW references.
I've been super casual and rabid hardcore and everywhere in between. My injuries ended my career, but WoW really helped me make use of alot of empty time that I could have spent full of self-pity and depression. WoW was not the only thing, but it filled alot of time for me and I'm grateful for that.
Now I'm making it by working full time in an office (not anywhere near as gratifying as a patrol car) and building hot-rods in my off time. My play time is limited but I try to make the best of it.
......now you are wondering, why is this random guy telling us all of this...
It's because I wanted to give you an idea of the experience I have with MMORPG's, and where I'm coming from. Maybe not your average listeners perspective, but I think alot of them were former WoW or other MMO players so referring to other MMO's should not be considered a sin in your podcast.
Also, I plan to try to correspond with y'all regularly since none of my MMO friends have any interest in STO, and therefore it would be nice to have someone to talk to about my experiences in the game. I'm not going to court two MMO's at one time, I don't have the spare time for it so for now I'm canceling my WoW sub, but I will down Arthur before the new expansion, just not right now.
I bought STO last Thursday and since I had the flu half of the week and the weekend, and still some, I spent the weekend playing. I'm now LCDR 1, with my beloved escort ship. I've been in love with escort class ships ever since I first saw the defiant on DS9, which was on the original air date of that episode i'm proud to say. I have always wanted to crack some skulls in space combat with an escort class ship, so I drove hard to get to LCDR, now i'm here and honestly I crashed almost right after I got it, but the one engagement I fought with it was AWESOME! Man that little ship can toss a beating, and I love it.
As I mentioned I have 3 guest passes from my collectors edition as well, and I'm willing to offer them to your listeners as part of your promotion. My friends don't want them and I'd rather see someone who actually wanted to try the game out to get a chance. All I ask is that they go to someone who honestly wants to try out STO and is considering taking the plunge to join the rest of us, rather than someone who might get around to trying it one day, if you get my meaning.
Anyway, I'd love to group up in game with y'all since I don't have anyone I know playing and y'all seem to really enjoy the group aspect of it. The open groups for me have been good and bad, it's nice to have some help, but as you said sometimes they run off and get stuff done before you even know why you are there. I have beamed down to a planet to do "something" and as soon as I landed received a thanks, and congrats for doing "something" that I never did, and I have no clue what they are even talking about.
I don't remember what my @name is in the game but I'll get it later and send it along to you so you can hopefully add me.
I'm sorry for the long e-mail, but I don't want to really post experiences and try to find people to share experiences with on the forums as I get tired of dealing with trolls, and I wanted to give you some idea of who I am and where I'm coming from.
One quick question, is there a way to organize items in the exchange by price? I know how to search for the items I want, but I need to organize them by price so I can see what to price my items at and what is a good price to buy something at, and I hate looking through 10 pages of stuff to find a good price.
I have not found a way to organize by price yet. If anyone out there knows shoot us an e-mail at ctrlalttrek@gmail.com.
I'll admit it, I'm LOST without auctioneer. Do cryptics MMO's generally support Addon's or not? or do we know? I'd love to see a torpedo timer.....
Cryptic has said they will eventually support addons however there is no API in place right now to create any.
...I can't count the number of times I have beaten a enemies shield nearly to zero, activated max yield, and launched two torps just before the shield goes down and either have them arrive JUST before the shield goes down or JUST after it BARELY pops up agan and intercepts both of my torpedoes. Although with my new escort I just fly straight at them (major front-loaded damage), burn down shields and launch torps at nigh point blank range, and for the 10% of ships that does not kill right away I have the turning now to flip a bitch (pardon my language if it offends), fly a circle around the enemy and finish them off.
I am gonna try the mine strat that Bouvi mentioned though. It will take away any non-front damage I have, but think of it.... fly in, twin phaser beam arrays, and cannons blazing, burn shields down, two torps (from high-yeild) go in unshielded and then mines dropped in the hole as you fly past them. That's gotta be a NASTY combo.
Fitting for a ship called the U.S.S. Ironhead (named after my RL race car).
Anyway, keep it up guys and hopefully I'll hear from you soon. Feel free to e-mail me here or in game (once I get you my @name), but I can't check the game e-mail at work as STOnline is one of our banned sites at work as are any and all game sites.
Part B
I used your mine strat last night and, when it works, I love it. Do you typically drop your mines at point blank range? or a little further out? I'm having some trouble getting them dropped and timed correctly. I have found if I drop them at point blank, the ship i'm attacking flys past them or has time to change direction and by the time they activate they hit the ship in some shielded area rather than the section where i've battered the shields down. On the other hand if I drop them further out while they will impact the correct section of the enemy it's usually after their shields have barely started to regenerate so they all impact the shield.
I'll get the timing down eventually, but I was wondering if you had any imput on what range to drop them or how you time it yourself.
I usually pound the heck out of the shields, when close hit tractor beam and hit my Dispersal Pattern Alpha this way I drop two sections of mines. I start the first one just a little bit away and the 2nd one tends to drop in its lap. While the tractor beam holds it in place, the closest group slams in and stops any shields from reforming as the group further out homes in. Double whammy.
Thanks,
LCDR Reaper U.S.S.Ironhead (most folks call me Ironhead)
aka
Tyler
Email #C from Caption Ludgood
My name is Michael Captain Ludgood, I have two ships, One is the USS Obama, and the other is the Uss Alice named after my late mother. I am a Lt. grade 8. This is my first MMO, I am a console gamer and thought that computer gaming was to complicated with all of the expensive upgrades. When I found out about STO I had to play it. So to make sure I had the right computer I purchased an Alienware M15 laptop with an intel I7 chip and all of the bells and whistles. I have been playing since the Beta and I have the special edition from Gamestop that came with the original enterprise from the old series and Red matter. Just wanted to say that I like your show, it's very informative. I hope that they eventually release a hin guide because that would help. I am rambling but I just wanted to say hello and I like the show keep up the good work.
News
h2orat, a cryptic team member, posted this on the forums in response to the shield rings around your ship. Craig and the team has added this to the "feature to be added" list for the game - it will be an option if you want them or if you don't so both parties are happy.
State of the game came out on the 25th. Here are some of the few things on the way.
Respec
Death Penalty
Difficulty Slider
More open auto-fire
Replayable missions
Improving Memory Alpha
Fixing those Commodity missions
More can be found with the link on the show notes. http://www.startrekonline.com/node/1182
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Ctrl Alt Trek Episode 005 - STO for Macs, Yea!!
Ctrl Alt Trek Episode 005 - STO for Macs, Yea!!
Aprillian
http://tinyurl.com/yalw9a2 Here's the weird thing: Andrew Koenig missing since 2/14 in Vancouver. PLS RT: http://bit.ly/a5zu2f
Vrishna
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
I made Captain and picked up my Exploration Cruiser. Basically the Enterprise-D model with some modifications of course. Last time we talked about flight speeds during combat. Flying the Exploration Cruiser is way different. I found that 25% thrust works best for me. Anything above that and my turning arc was too wide. It is insane how much damage I can do.
Episode called Trapped I was scanning some debris fields when a signularity opened up pulling me into a Pocket Universe a Hirogen Trap. It was sooooo cooollll.
When you play the game what does everyone listen to music wise?
Emails
Email A from Snic
Hey guys
I was going to say "I am new to Star Trek Online" but then I realized -
EVERYONE is new to STO. I was wondering if you could suggest a good online
guide for the game? I started playing Saturday night and found parts of it
very confusing. As I have listened to your podcast I noticed you all seem
to be catching on pretty fast. I have played WOW since the final beta, so I
am not new to MMO mechanics. I'm just not finding STO as easy to learn as
WOW was. Ship flight especially. An example of this would be a rescue
mission I have been attempting. There are a ton of enemy ships and I am
destroyed every time I try to complete the mission. Are some of these
missions meant for groups and not solo?
This leads me to ask - Did you folks use an online guide or did you figure
everything out for yourselves by playing the game? If you are using a
guide, which one would you consider to be the most useful?
I think I may apply to your fleet - perhaps the best way to learn is by
playing with others.
Thanks for any help you can offer
I have a vulcan engineer named Snick and my ship is Timbucktoo.
On WOW my main is Snic and I play on Turalyon (80 gnome warlock).
Thanks for the great show!
Email B from Keelhaul
Howdy all. I've been a ctrl alt follower for sometime. I first started playing mmo's back when City of Heroes came out. I played that for quite awhile and made a lot of friends. WoW came out and I was instantly hooked.
Recently I found out a few of my old friends are playing STO and I would love one of the 10 day trial keys to give it a try and catch up with my buddies.
Keep up the good work and I think a show that breaks down the factions and playable races would be a good idea.
-Keelhaul
Email C from Tyson
The reason you are able to re-enter a system after exploring it is a timing issue. As far as I can tell there are set positions in the uncharted territories where anomolies spawn. If you are able to complete an explore after the zone respawns but before someone else grabs it you will exit your mission ontop of the refreshed anomoly.
-- Sent from my Palm Pre
Part 2
The reason parallels does not work, as well as pretty much every other
VM, does not have direct access to the video card. So all the 3D
acceleraton that the game relys on is unavailable. Booting into
windows with bootcamp or other multiboot tool will work because
windows becomes the host OS with full access to the hardware.
Email D from Kyle
Someone may have told you about this, but I thought I would drop you a note just in case.
In your last episode you commented that you haven't been able to play STO in Parallels. I can't get it you run in Parallels or VMware either, but it works great with the unsupported Crossover Games 8.2.0. It's great not having to boot into windows to play STO or WoW :)
Here's a link to more info about it: http://www.codeweavers.com/about/people/blogs/jwhite/2010/2/2/the-needs-of-the-one-
Kyle
Sent from my iPod
Guest
Thanks David
Tips
I have been asked by a few people what the 0 +1, -1 or whatever number means. It is the number that relates to your rank. A -8 means 8 ranks below you while a +2 means 2 ranks above. A 0 means even rank.
Hold down the Ctrl key when you buy an item and it buys it immediately with no prompting. Hopefully there will be a multi-buy option soon.
Stair from our fleet let us know that you can control your energy settings for Weapons, Shields, Engines and Aux via key commands. Very handy as it is easier than trying to adjust during a fight. I will have the how-to in our show notes.
Ok, the command for setting power lvls to keys is as follows
/bind genbuttonclick powerlevel_preset_0
/bind genbuttonclick powerlevel_preset_1
/bind genbuttonclick powerlevel_preset_2
/bind genbuttonclick powerlevel_preset_3
0=attack/weapons
1=defense/shield
2=speed/engines
3=aux/subsystems
enter the commands in the chat box, any channel
commands are toon specific, need to enter for each toon
The Engines Cannae’ Take It! a blog by BigBadB was recommend by one of our Fleeters ThinBluLine. There is an excellent article on Starship Weapons overviews. Check out the show notes for a link. http://theenginescannaetakeit.wordpress.com/articles-3/starship-weapons-overview/
Another tip from ThinBluLine - On the latest episode there was talk about Memory Alpha and banks at that location. You don't need the mats in your inventory, you can leave them in the banks and still craft. It recognizes you have them in the bank and uses them.
There are other links to guides on our forums. All listeners of Ctrl Alt Trek are invited to hang out in our forums. You do not have to be a member of our fleet. One thing to note we will not tolerate immature behavior or jabs at other forums members.
Seen quite a few people asking how to turn of a UI for a screenshot. There is no need when you use the printscreen button the UI is automatically hidden. There are more screenshot options. If you type /screen you should see a few. One for UI, jpg and more.
Emotes are done with /e.
News
Ctrl Alt Trek Fleet is growing. You can apply by going to our website at ctrlalttrek.com and click on the How to Join Us button.
Cryptic executive producer Craig Zinkievich has announced that they are starting work on our ship interiors and soon we will be able to explore our ships. However he stated it is one of those things they want to get perfect before introducing it to the players so how soon it will be out is anyone's guess.
The attempt at a world record in London was successful. Most people in Star Trek Costumes gathered at London’s Millenium Bridge on Valentine’s Day then ever before.
They pulled the exploit where you could change instances inside the Random Encounters to get a faster time or to jump in on a close to done encounter.
Caught a post on the forums from Cryptic in response to user generated content. Cryptic has been very intrigued by the idea of User Generated Content and there is a vision that what you are describing in this thread isn't too far off in the future. We are watching what other companies are doing with User Generated Missions very closely. http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?t=121714
dstahl on the forums says "We're absolutely reading these threads. We want to take the game in the direction that will bring less combat into the game. We are already discussing how to add more non-combat mission varieties as well as ways to bring the Federation game inline with Prime Directives. It is not going to happen overnight, and you are going to see Raid and high end combat game play happen first (as those elements were already in development as we were shipping) but more non-combative gameplay IS coming."
There is a bug that you can glitch all weapons into auto-fire by rapidly right-clicking the weapon icons. Set your front ones side by side and turn them both off. Then quick right click on each. It will take some time but it will eventually stick on. Same with rear weapons. Some are wondering if you could get banned by this. Zinc on the forums said "We're actively looking into opening up the auto-fire feature like you guys have been asking for. It'll probably be a little but before we release a solution though. We're currently not planning on fixing the multi auto-fire "bug" until we have a real solution. Don't worry, no banning."
Aprillian
http://tinyurl.com/yalw9a2 Here's the weird thing: Andrew Koenig missing since 2/14 in Vancouver. PLS RT: http://bit.ly/a5zu2f
Vrishna
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
I made Captain and picked up my Exploration Cruiser. Basically the Enterprise-D model with some modifications of course. Last time we talked about flight speeds during combat. Flying the Exploration Cruiser is way different. I found that 25% thrust works best for me. Anything above that and my turning arc was too wide. It is insane how much damage I can do.
Episode called Trapped I was scanning some debris fields when a signularity opened up pulling me into a Pocket Universe a Hirogen Trap. It was sooooo cooollll.
When you play the game what does everyone listen to music wise?
Emails
Email A from Snic
Hey guys
I was going to say "I am new to Star Trek Online" but then I realized -
EVERYONE is new to STO. I was wondering if you could suggest a good online
guide for the game? I started playing Saturday night and found parts of it
very confusing. As I have listened to your podcast I noticed you all seem
to be catching on pretty fast. I have played WOW since the final beta, so I
am not new to MMO mechanics. I'm just not finding STO as easy to learn as
WOW was. Ship flight especially. An example of this would be a rescue
mission I have been attempting. There are a ton of enemy ships and I am
destroyed every time I try to complete the mission. Are some of these
missions meant for groups and not solo?
This leads me to ask - Did you folks use an online guide or did you figure
everything out for yourselves by playing the game? If you are using a
guide, which one would you consider to be the most useful?
I think I may apply to your fleet - perhaps the best way to learn is by
playing with others.
Thanks for any help you can offer
I have a vulcan engineer named Snick and my ship is Timbucktoo.
On WOW my main is Snic and I play on Turalyon (80 gnome warlock).
Thanks for the great show!
Email B from Keelhaul
Howdy all. I've been a ctrl alt follower for sometime. I first started playing mmo's back when City of Heroes came out. I played that for quite awhile and made a lot of friends. WoW came out and I was instantly hooked.
Recently I found out a few of my old friends are playing STO and I would love one of the 10 day trial keys to give it a try and catch up with my buddies.
Keep up the good work and I think a show that breaks down the factions and playable races would be a good idea.
-Keelhaul
Email C from Tyson
The reason you are able to re-enter a system after exploring it is a timing issue. As far as I can tell there are set positions in the uncharted territories where anomolies spawn. If you are able to complete an explore after the zone respawns but before someone else grabs it you will exit your mission ontop of the refreshed anomoly.
-- Sent from my Palm Pre
Part 2
The reason parallels does not work, as well as pretty much every other
VM, does not have direct access to the video card. So all the 3D
acceleraton that the game relys on is unavailable. Booting into
windows with bootcamp or other multiboot tool will work because
windows becomes the host OS with full access to the hardware.
Email D from Kyle
Someone may have told you about this, but I thought I would drop you a note just in case.
In your last episode you commented that you haven't been able to play STO in Parallels. I can't get it you run in Parallels or VMware either, but it works great with the unsupported Crossover Games 8.2.0. It's great not having to boot into windows to play STO or WoW :)
Here's a link to more info about it: http://www.codeweavers.com/about/people/blogs/jwhite/2010/2/2/the-needs-of-the-one-
Kyle
Sent from my iPod
Guest
Thanks David
Tips
I have been asked by a few people what the 0 +1, -1 or whatever number means. It is the number that relates to your rank. A -8 means 8 ranks below you while a +2 means 2 ranks above. A 0 means even rank.
Hold down the Ctrl key when you buy an item and it buys it immediately with no prompting. Hopefully there will be a multi-buy option soon.
Stair from our fleet let us know that you can control your energy settings for Weapons, Shields, Engines and Aux via key commands. Very handy as it is easier than trying to adjust during a fight. I will have the how-to in our show notes.
Ok, the command for setting power lvls to keys is as follows
/bind
/bind
/bind
/bind
0=attack/weapons
1=defense/shield
2=speed/engines
3=aux/subsystems
enter the commands in the chat box, any channel
commands are toon specific, need to enter for each toon
The Engines Cannae’ Take It! a blog by BigBadB was recommend by one of our Fleeters ThinBluLine. There is an excellent article on Starship Weapons overviews. Check out the show notes for a link. http://theenginescannaetakeit.wordpress.com/articles-3/starship-weapons-overview/
Another tip from ThinBluLine - On the latest episode there was talk about Memory Alpha and banks at that location. You don't need the mats in your inventory, you can leave them in the banks and still craft. It recognizes you have them in the bank and uses them.
There are other links to guides on our forums. All listeners of Ctrl Alt Trek are invited to hang out in our forums. You do not have to be a member of our fleet. One thing to note we will not tolerate immature behavior or jabs at other forums members.
Seen quite a few people asking how to turn of a UI for a screenshot. There is no need when you use the printscreen button the UI is automatically hidden. There are more screenshot options. If you type /screen you should see a few. One for UI, jpg and more.
Emotes are done with /e.
News
Ctrl Alt Trek Fleet is growing. You can apply by going to our website at ctrlalttrek.com and click on the How to Join Us button.
Cryptic executive producer Craig Zinkievich has announced that they are starting work on our ship interiors and soon we will be able to explore our ships. However he stated it is one of those things they want to get perfect before introducing it to the players so how soon it will be out is anyone's guess.
The attempt at a world record in London was successful. Most people in Star Trek Costumes gathered at London’s Millenium Bridge on Valentine’s Day then ever before.
They pulled the exploit where you could change instances inside the Random Encounters to get a faster time or to jump in on a close to done encounter.
Caught a post on the forums from Cryptic in response to user generated content. Cryptic has been very intrigued by the idea of User Generated Content and there is a vision that what you are describing in this thread isn't too far off in the future. We are watching what other companies are doing with User Generated Missions very closely. http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?t=121714
dstahl on the forums says "We're absolutely reading these threads. We want to take the game in the direction that will bring less combat into the game. We are already discussing how to add more non-combat mission varieties as well as ways to bring the Federation game inline with Prime Directives. It is not going to happen overnight, and you are going to see Raid and high end combat game play happen first (as those elements were already in development as we were shipping) but more non-combative gameplay IS coming."
There is a bug that you can glitch all weapons into auto-fire by rapidly right-clicking the weapon icons. Set your front ones side by side and turn them both off. Then quick right click on each. It will take some time but it will eventually stick on. Same with rear weapons. Some are wondering if you could get banned by this. Zinc on the forums said "We're actively looking into opening up the auto-fire feature like you guys have been asking for. It'll probably be a little but before we release a solution though. We're currently not planning on fixing the multi auto-fire "bug" until we have a real solution. Don't worry, no banning."
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Ctrl Alt Trek Episode 004 - To Boldly Go
Fleet is created. Ctrl Alt Trek is now live. Go to our website at http://ctrlalttrek.com and check out the forums for more info.
Aprillian
Updated to Windows 7, having DC issues. Did Fleet Mission Starbase 24. Got playable Klingon.
Vrishna
bugs ... why'd it have to be bugs. Fleet actions in regards to teaming. Nebula instance (Delta Volanis Cluster) . Anamolies, entering multiple planetary systems from same location.
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
Merits are also used to rename your ship.
replacement vid card evga
How the consoles on a ship work and why people cannot get the abilities they think they should have. Consoles have a rank as well so on an ensign console you will only have access to the first level of a crewman's ability. Put them on a Lt. one and you have 2 levels and so on.
Autofire with phasers controversy.
Been doing alot of the exploration missions to increase my armor/guns and ship components.
Cool Episode called Hunting the Hunters. I was tricked by a group of Hirogen and forced to fight in arena type forcefield matches. I had to disable the forceshields to get out to rescue the shuttle crew.
I was thinking that the missions kept feeling the same but all I was doing was exploration quests to get more equipment for my ship and me. I did some regular missions and they were awesome. Rescued a ship that was stuck at a huge barrier the Rolumans erected. They took out the other ship and captured most of the crew. I beamed down to the planet and rescued everyone. The Planet was incredible looking. It literally took my breath away.
Guest
Emails:
Email #A from Vern
Hey guys I like the show and I wanna give the game a shot.I plan on buying the game this weekend so I don't think the free trial will help me but thanks anyway . I been wanting to captain a starship for a while and am excited to know that now i can. I have been a fan of Star Trek for a long time.I been playing WoW for almost 2 years and always hoped a decent SciFi MMO would come along. I will try to play both. Also I was wondering if there were different servers and if so wich one are you guys on? I kinda like the way you reference Warcraft because its something I understand .Thanks for the tips , sure beats starting the game clueless
Keep on Trekkin
Vern
Email #B from Tim
Hells yeah I'd like the trial, please I'll love you forever
Email #C from Rex
Hi guys,
I just listened to Episode 3 and thought I would email a couple of questions.
1. Key bindings. Do you have a favorite key binding suggestion that has made it easier to play the game? Particularly in space combat.
BOUVI - I just use what is on my bars. I expanded them all the way to 3. In A1 - A0 my ship functions are Jam Targeting Sensors, Torpedo Spread, Evasive Maneuvers, Emergency Power to Shields, Emergency Power to Weapons, Rotate Shield Freq, EPS Power Transfer, Directed Energy Modulation, Boarding Party and Tractor Beam. On C1 and C2 I have Dispersal Pattern Alpha and Ramming speed. On C8 I have Brace for Impact and on C0 I have my Transwarp Drive. My main bar just has weapons and my quick buff like energy battery and Shield Battery.
2. Explanation of weapon effectiveness. Phasers vs Disruptors? What do all the acronyms mean?
BOUVI - I am going to talk ships on this one. One thing when looking for weapons is firing arc. Beam Weapons have the largest arcs while Torpedoes have the smallest. You must have the Torpedo launcher pointed right at them for it to work. Beam type weapons work against the shield. There are quite a few types. Phasers have a chance to disable a random system, while disruptors have a chance of increasing the damage enemies will take. There are a few variations on this as well. You have your beam, dual beam and turret. Turrets are unique in they have a 360 degree firing arc. Torpedoes and mines work best against the hulls. Cannons are like a middle ground and do decent damage to both shield and hulls. However the further away you are the less damage done by them and have a very narrow 90 degree firing arc. As far as what the acronyms mean I have tried to find information on those and could not find a thing. If anyone out there knows please shoot us an e-mail. :)
3. Favorite Consoles. Do you have a favorite console? Why?
BOUVI - Anything to increase my quantum yield. Because I think Quantum Torpedoes are cool.
Thanks for all of the hints and suggestions! Keep up the good work :) Looking forward to joining your fleet!
Rex
LtCdr 1
USS Enteprenante (Named after the smallest British warship at the battle of Trafalgar)
P.S. - My wife is getting jealous of my time spent on STO, I'm hoping you have some 10 day free trials left so I can get her addicted as well :)
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Email #D from Todd
hello
I Heard on your latest podcast you were giving away STO trails . I would love to get one. I have a star trek fan since i was a kid. i can remember watching the original series reruns. i loved when they came out with the next generation even though it didn't get real good till riker got his beard.
i have seen all the movies even the bad ones lol.
hope i win one of the free trials .
live long and prosper
todd
Email #E from Aerie
I just wanted to say that i like the show. i listen to it when i play STO, and i cannot wait until the Fleet is up.
Captain Aerie West
Captain of the USS San Diego - D
Email #F from Mo
Hello all,
I have enjoyed the first three episodes so far and I just started playing the game and wow it is great so far!
I know I have so much still to learn but enjoying everything about it.
I like how everything in my opinion is different.
I will keep it short this week and hope to send another email next week with more content and questions.
Actually I do like to mention something, I am new to Cryptic and yes I am a moob (or noob to others) and did not know about the cryptic points. To let other moobs out there know on your cryptic online account right underneath your payment methods you can get the points. ;/
Yes it did take me some time to figure that out.
Ok take care all and have fun!
--
Mo
News
Cryptic plans on patching every Thursday. Very ambitious announcement
Huge Bug in Fleet Banks. No matter what permissions you set anyone can pull energy from the bank. If you have a new recruit they can pull all the energy and leave the fleet. Some fleets have already lot a ton of energy.
Feb 11th patch. Bring on the Borg - http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?p=2038123
New missions include:
- 3 new Borg related episodes
- Repeatable Star Cluster mission against Borg threats
- Deep Space encounters with Patrolling Borg fleets
- A Daily Star Cluster mission which grants Marks of Exploration for use at an exclusive store in the Staging Fleet to gear up for upcoming Raidisode Content
Feb 12th Patch was mostly a bunch of bug fixes. What is nice is they had unexpected downtime so they applied the patch during that time and when I work up expecting the servers down they were up.
Aprillian
Updated to Windows 7, having DC issues. Did Fleet Mission Starbase 24. Got playable Klingon.
Vrishna
bugs ... why'd it have to be bugs. Fleet actions in regards to teaming. Nebula instance (Delta Volanis Cluster) . Anamolies, entering multiple planetary systems from same location.
Bouvi (bouvitrek@gmail.com)
Merits are also used to rename your ship.
replacement vid card evga
How the consoles on a ship work and why people cannot get the abilities they think they should have. Consoles have a rank as well so on an ensign console you will only have access to the first level of a crewman's ability. Put them on a Lt. one and you have 2 levels and so on.
Autofire with phasers controversy.
Been doing alot of the exploration missions to increase my armor/guns and ship components.
Cool Episode called Hunting the Hunters. I was tricked by a group of Hirogen and forced to fight in arena type forcefield matches. I had to disable the forceshields to get out to rescue the shuttle crew.
I was thinking that the missions kept feeling the same but all I was doing was exploration quests to get more equipment for my ship and me. I did some regular missions and they were awesome. Rescued a ship that was stuck at a huge barrier the Rolumans erected. They took out the other ship and captured most of the crew. I beamed down to the planet and rescued everyone. The Planet was incredible looking. It literally took my breath away.
Guest
Emails:
Email #A from Vern
Hey guys I like the show and I wanna give the game a shot.I plan on buying the game this weekend so I don't think the free trial will help me but thanks anyway . I been wanting to captain a starship for a while and am excited to know that now i can. I have been a fan of Star Trek for a long time.I been playing WoW for almost 2 years and always hoped a decent SciFi MMO would come along. I will try to play both. Also I was wondering if there were different servers and if so wich one are you guys on? I kinda like the way you reference Warcraft because its something I understand .Thanks for the tips , sure beats starting the game clueless
Keep on Trekkin
Vern
Email #B from Tim
Hells yeah I'd like the trial, please I'll love you forever
Email #C from Rex
Hi guys,
I just listened to Episode 3 and thought I would email a couple of questions.
1. Key bindings. Do you have a favorite key binding suggestion that has made it easier to play the game? Particularly in space combat.
BOUVI - I just use what is on my bars. I expanded them all the way to 3. In A1 - A0 my ship functions are Jam Targeting Sensors, Torpedo Spread, Evasive Maneuvers, Emergency Power to Shields, Emergency Power to Weapons, Rotate Shield Freq, EPS Power Transfer, Directed Energy Modulation, Boarding Party and Tractor Beam. On C1 and C2 I have Dispersal Pattern Alpha and Ramming speed. On C8 I have Brace for Impact and on C0 I have my Transwarp Drive. My main bar just has weapons and my quick buff like energy battery and Shield Battery.
2. Explanation of weapon effectiveness. Phasers vs Disruptors? What do all the acronyms mean?
BOUVI - I am going to talk ships on this one. One thing when looking for weapons is firing arc. Beam Weapons have the largest arcs while Torpedoes have the smallest. You must have the Torpedo launcher pointed right at them for it to work. Beam type weapons work against the shield. There are quite a few types. Phasers have a chance to disable a random system, while disruptors have a chance of increasing the damage enemies will take. There are a few variations on this as well. You have your beam, dual beam and turret. Turrets are unique in they have a 360 degree firing arc. Torpedoes and mines work best against the hulls. Cannons are like a middle ground and do decent damage to both shield and hulls. However the further away you are the less damage done by them and have a very narrow 90 degree firing arc. As far as what the acronyms mean I have tried to find information on those and could not find a thing. If anyone out there knows please shoot us an e-mail. :)
3. Favorite Consoles. Do you have a favorite console? Why?
BOUVI - Anything to increase my quantum yield. Because I think Quantum Torpedoes are cool.
Thanks for all of the hints and suggestions! Keep up the good work :) Looking forward to joining your fleet!
Rex
LtCdr 1
USS Enteprenante (Named after the smallest British warship at the battle of Trafalgar)
P.S. - My wife is getting jealous of my time spent on STO, I'm hoping you have some 10 day free trials left so I can get her addicted as well :)
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Email #D from Todd
hello
I Heard on your latest podcast you were giving away STO trails . I would love to get one. I have a star trek fan since i was a kid. i can remember watching the original series reruns. i loved when they came out with the next generation even though it didn't get real good till riker got his beard.
i have seen all the movies even the bad ones lol.
hope i win one of the free trials .
live long and prosper
todd
Email #E from Aerie
I just wanted to say that i like the show. i listen to it when i play STO, and i cannot wait until the Fleet is up.
Captain Aerie West
Captain of the USS San Diego - D
Email #F from Mo
Hello all,
I have enjoyed the first three episodes so far and I just started playing the game and wow it is great so far!
I know I have so much still to learn but enjoying everything about it.
I like how everything in my opinion is different.
I will keep it short this week and hope to send another email next week with more content and questions.
Actually I do like to mention something, I am new to Cryptic and yes I am a moob (or noob to others) and did not know about the cryptic points. To let other moobs out there know on your cryptic online account right underneath your payment methods you can get the points. ;/
Yes it did take me some time to figure that out.
Ok take care all and have fun!
--
Mo
News
Cryptic plans on patching every Thursday. Very ambitious announcement
Huge Bug in Fleet Banks. No matter what permissions you set anyone can pull energy from the bank. If you have a new recruit they can pull all the energy and leave the fleet. Some fleets have already lot a ton of energy.
Feb 11th patch. Bring on the Borg - http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?p=2038123
New missions include:
- 3 new Borg related episodes
- Repeatable Star Cluster mission against Borg threats
- Deep Space encounters with Patrolling Borg fleets
- A Daily Star Cluster mission which grants Marks of Exploration for use at an exclusive store in the Staging Fleet to gear up for upcoming Raidisode Content
Feb 12th Patch was mostly a bunch of bug fixes. What is nice is they had unexpected downtime so they applied the patch during that time and when I work up expecting the servers down they were up.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
New Home
Check out our new website at http://www.ctrlalttrek.com. Show Notes, Forums and more. See you there!
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