Season 9.

I would recommend that everyone replay the Borg Episode Arc (with new rewards also!) before jumping into the Featured Episode. It really helps the story.

Trait Respeccing is fantastic! Being able to switch between a full space toon to a full ground toon is awesomeness! So much customization!

Earth Spacedock. I want to live there.

I am really impressed with the work that they have done over the past year getting everything to come together. With the addition of Tuvok and Worf as voice actors, it makes the game that much better. Here's looking forward to Ensign (Captain?) Kim in August.

Looking forward to playing more after work tonight, but I was able to at least play through "Surface Tension" last night. Between the story now and the new ESD, so far I am completely floored.

My graphics were reset to default settings, but turning them back up again seemed to work OK (so far.) Haven't had any issues, otherwise. I can say that once any such loose ends are fixed/tweaked, the game is looking magnificent this season.

I'm digging the trait changes, allows more room for creativity in your character's build.

So far, so amazing. STO has come a long way, and I really like the direction it is going in.

Enjoy!
Steve

I thought the FE was masterful and that OMG! It's great that we're seeing a true progression of the storyline and that we've got so much to look forward to know. I haven't messed much with the kit powers as I was only on to play the FE last night on my KDF main but yeah, those Undine have become a wee bit more challenging since I saw them last.

The only reason I can think of for removing State of Q is that perhaps it will be redone with a voice actor? ;) If they get De Lancie on STO I will literally lose it :laugh:

The new ESD is utterly gorgeous and flows so much better than the old version.

So the FE....Awesome!

Haven't messed with the graphics yet will do tomorrow, or tonight.

Haven't played any new STF's or tried the new Borg/Undine refit missions.

I will be playing the new content over time just not all at once :) but so far I like what I am seeing.

i love the new ESD and the additions that were added to the risa resort.....

HOWEVER.... all of my traits are gone, except my personal traits..... I AM NOT HAPPY...

oh well, i guess ill try a respec after the patch.....

I loved the FE. Best mission ever.

To fix your graphics you just need to go to options then set your resolution to full. That worked for me anyway.

Haven't gotten to play with it much myself as it came out the day before I start my vacation, but what I have seen I'm liking. We can finally stop pretending like there is a war going on between the Feds and Klingons. That hasn't made sense for the longest time to me. Like Ereiid said I like that they are starting to tie things together into a plot line that can advance.

As for the "nerf", I mean, yes it is a nerf. However, I look at it this way. Before we had the rep system we didn't have any rep powers at all and we still played the game fine. If the devs didn't nerf the powers a bit all the new content that comes out would have to include enemies that were so overpowered just to keep up with us. The difference between an old player and a new player would have been too steep.

The graphics being redone was a bit of a pain. I had everything like I liked it and I'm the type of person that doesn't like my settings touched. Still I suppose if they wanted to update the graphics they had to reset everyones settings.

Haven't gotten to play with any of the new kits or the events. Hopefully when I do get a chance any bugs or issues will be worked. Hope to fly with the fleet when I get back from vacation.

Fly casual people.

It's not even been a full day, so we can qualify these at least as first impressions. I've taken care to minimize any legitimate spoilers.

Agree? Disagree? Discuss!

1) 'Surface Tension' - I think most all of us are gonna agree that the new FE is an unmitigated success. First and foremost, plotlines are finally bloody advancing. I'll admit to concerns that the last several seasons were starting to bog down. Spending time with modestly developed races and adversaries that had been cribbed from single appearances in the source material gave me concern that the storyline was going to wind up in the crufty weeds. It's been taking some epic wellsprings of faith in the Devs that the story wasn't going to wind up as third-rate fanfic. Well the S9 FE finally saw some quality payoff for that faith. So kudos to them.

2) Kit revamps - I haven't had the opportunity to test 'em out across all my toons, but so far, I'm going to say secret buff.

3) Trait revamps - I've fully ascribed to the Devs' argument that adding new rep traits has been gradually overpowering players, limiting how much more extensively they could draw the rep system. So, yes, it's a nerf. Let's call a spade a spade. But it's one that I endorse.

4) Remastered Borg and Undine arcs - I recognize that the streamlining process has improved the story immensely. However, it does mean less net content, particularly in a storyline that's increasingly central to the game at this point. That having been said, the new maps are exquisitely rendered. I'm going to miss at least some of those missions, though. I'm not clear why 'State of Q' had to go, since it was essentially a tangential one-off anyways.

5) New Queued Events - Mixed bag thus far. I like the design intentions - but am a little underimpressed by the execution, particularly for content that's essentially designed to be repetitive grinding.

Release date and new trailer released: http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:King_Cousland/Inquisition_Gameplay_Trailer_and_Release_Date_Revealed

I have only one thing to say about this: Holy Diddly Damn! :woohoo:

RSVP'ing my regrets.

Wedding weekend.

You are quite welcome, Andrea/Janeway. As I previously mentioned, I'm not one to express myself but I figure I would make an exception or two. You have a friend in me, even after the forcefield holding that bun together gives out (it's already showing extreme signs of duress) and the coffee has gone dried. I have so much fun teaming up with you on STFs and chatting it up on TeamSpeak.

And Datura, my love, a belated Happy Birthday! You were missed in your absence. You got a friend in here, even after you've exhausted all nine of your lives in the battlezone. Qa'pla! (I would of translated this in Klingon, but Google Translate hasn't quite caught up yet.)

Overall, the Fleet is an awesome tapestry of diversity with individuals from every walk of life. A lot of the individuals I have met recently has definitely been a positive one. And that means you too, Kimmy (@kimilith?) You all rock!

Mi'raj/Tal'shiara sighing out. May the Force be with you. (Dammit, wrong IP again)

Andrew

You all do a fine fine job

Hi all,

This is to remind everyone that our second PvP Tutorial Livestream will be on Saturday 4/26 from 8-9 Eastern Time

The link to the events page is located HERE

During the livestream we will be giving away a prize which will be announced later.

We look forward to seeing you then

Yep I couldn't agree more. K is an awesome lady. I consider her to be one of my bestest mates in the fleet (as well as many others). I had been playing STO for nearly three years before I ever joined a fleet, my reason for joining was Brandon, I never intentionally wanted to stay to be honest, but I did and I'm glad I did. Ive had laughs with so many in the fleet, and no matter your skill level, your ship build or any inexperience there is always those in the fleet willing to hold your hand a guide you. I would like to think I fall into that category too. So if you ever have a question or need guidance, please fon't be afraid to ask.

Looks like fun. I would love a version with all the main Canon ship options as well. Hell. A side of STO letting you wander your own ship via Ocolus might even be good fun.

I do remember the Virtual Voyager bit from Elite Force, or rather its expansion pack.

On a related note the Dev Kit 2 of Oculus is coming out in July. $350usd but Oculus themselves still ask regular users to hold off for the Retail version which will include built in audio etc.

Just thought I'd pop in and say that although I wasn't seen in the chat, I did watch/listen to this livestream (I just couldn't type because I am not and will not sign up on yet another website just for chat permissions.

This livestream was exactly what it purported to be - a good introduction to the basics of PvP - and really, a lot of what was said can also apply to PvE too. Even having played since release, I wasn't aware of that keybind download.

Also just a note that I was able to hear and understand everyone who spoke in that livestream, which may not sound like much to most people, but for me was impressive. My hearing is overall "so-so", but when it comes to voices, I have a *lot* of trouble picking up people talking a lot of the time (ie/ some voiceovers in games, most dialogue in movies, and even some people when I'm face to face talking). I had no trouble at all with this livestream.

Good job guys!

Jason
@AmbientSilence

I so want this!!! :woohoo:

:blush:
MIRAJ! Coming home from family time and settling into my gaming chair and seeing this message ( ON MY BIRTHDAY!! ) no less, is one of the best presents I could have imagined! You really don't know how big my heart feels!
It's funny because I was talking with @chemistryset this week, urging her to apply for the open PVE captain position because I really do think she's unwavering in her skill at the game but also in her undying ability to pop up and help you in STO whenever and wherever you ask ( EVEN IF she's on the other side of the galaxy doffing! ).
It's people like you @Miraj and @chemistryset that make playing STO worthwhile. It is a MMO remember, solo is a necessary evil at times, but it's also great when you can find someone who shares your passion for a good sparring in the BATTLEZONE or some swift slices through some borg spheres :woohoo:
Like you pointed out, there's so many facets to this game it's almost unending what you can unearth from the wealth provided to us by the hard working DEV's! Just when I think I've seen it all, there's a new part of the game I come to know and love ... that's what makes the galaxy so fun, there's nothing but new things to learn and discover just like the shows and movies have come to teach us about the vast expanse of space!
To that end, I hope to keep discovering with those of you I have found friendship with. There's nothing better then that ;)
Sometimes I can be brash and shoot from the hip; but that's just me. At the core of it, I do have the desire to help my fleetmates play better and have MORE fun. Community is where you feel growth in the heart and @miraj you have inspired me and @chemistryset you keep it pragmatic and real and you both remind me how to be a better person !!!
There are many others who do far more than I to keep the flame and for that I am constantly grateful. I am also indebted to a great many names in Stonewall that I will not list but you know who you are :P
I only hope that I can thank each of you in a way that is special like this message was to receive for me.
Glory to your house and discovery to your fleet. WE WILL BUILD A NEW HOME!

Your efforts are appreciated ( as they say in tau dewa ).
DATURA

I had no problems with the keybind software in my last version of windows 7 but now when I try to install it I get a constant loop of "you need more permissions.

That is awesome! That would be an amazing Trek game!