I want to start as a thaumaturgist but they have low HP from what I hear. I may do it anyway and just feel with the beating. That sucks that you have to craft to get good weapons.

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They've started selling digital copies again.

When you get in, it's tempting to quickly level and overlevel your story quest and the surrounding side quests. The only problem I'm finding is that questing, crafting and buying are the only 3 ways to get armour or weapons. They don't drop from mobs, you'll occasionally find them from dungeons (but it's rare for me to see a piece I can use and my Dragoon uses the same kind of armour as tanks, and rolling against them is rough (especially when it won't let me roll need on an item it's supposed to let me roll need on.)

So now I'm looking all over hell and creation for the zone where I SHOULD be so I can keep from wasting all of my gil on new armour from vendors or the overpriced market board (auction house).

I'd do crafting, but it is /excruciatingly/ dull (and I don't use that adjective lightly).

As you know, I'm super stoked for this :D
I'm looking forward to getting the Times in my mailbox once again!

Hello Stonewallers!

I'd like to just mention that the Stonewall Times will be making a return to an inbox near you :woohoo:

But there's still time for you to contribute - we're looking for articles, news stories, maybe even your own artwork or juicy photos :blush: or something that you'd like to share with the rest of the community!

Feel free to email them to times@stonewallgaming.net or message me via the forums with your ideas and they could be in the very next edition which is being compiled and individually typed by the finest Orion slave boys dilithium could buy!

The relaunch edition will be a special collector's edition, so if you want a mention in it, please reply to this forum post with your @handle for inclusion :)

Thanks for reading and let's hear from you all soon!

hugz,
cal

Well I spoke to their overseas tech support who were actually helpful. They sent me some updated firmware which I will try installing when I get home but they also had me perform a test to determine whether or not the keyboard was actually defective.

They wanted me to use it on another computer but I just had my laptop so I had my BF take the keyboard to work with him and dry to plug it in on his work computer and it still didn't even power up or register on the desktop so more than likely it just needs to be replaced which they said they would happily do.

I'm glad for the quick and easy resolution but disappointed because I've usually had such good experiences with my Razer products. Ohh well :)

Rendezvous

Captain Koruk's figure dissipated into millions of bright white lights. His digital self carried from the Phantom to the T'Rokk. At the same time a tall figure started to form among the digital dancing lights of the transporter pad and there stood Captain Rys. He was a tall one to be sure.

"Captain, welcome aboard the Phantom. I understand you had a hand, albeit from a distance in the refit." I said

"Yes Captain, I am sure you have only begun to unlock the possibilities" Rys replied. "Where is Captain Koruk, I'd very much like to talk to him"

"He just beamed over to his ship, he will be back shortly in the meantime..." I stated escorting him out of the transporter room. "...I'd like to show you something we picked up during the fight with the Borg."

"I am aware Captain, we scanned your ship as we arrived. This technology was in place when you left New Romulus. It was shrouded so that it would not be identified. It seems to me that the Borg were here to take the technology as it is their design. We can fix the shielding to make it hidden from your ship if you desire. I assure you it is tech you will want to keep. I will have my Chief Engineer work with yours so that he knows how to properly deal with the technology. It is top secret at this point. There are only a few ships in the fleet with it. More and more ships are getting refitted with it everyday though. Now if you would be so kind, I would like a tour of this ship. I have not seen the interior since the refit started." stated Rys.

"Very well Captain, this way" I stated.

We wandered though the ship with out rhyme or reason. Something not even I had not done yet. In fact I had to call one of my senior officers to show us around. It took 3 hours to get to the bridge. The Phantom was amazing. When we entered the bridge I was amazed at how fast it was repaired. Captain Rys looked around and started looking at the "borgified" console. He made a few adjustments and then proceeded to show me how to cloak and de-cloak the technology on the hull.

"Captain please join me in my ready room." I said speaking to Captain Rys.

We entered the Captains ready room I crossed to the replicator and ordered a beverage. Motioning to Rys to do the same I took a seat on the couch.

"I sense that there is more to your visit than you are letting on." I queried.

"Yes Parker, we are setting up a task force to fend off the Borg. We have a total of 25 ships and Captains on the Roster assuming you join. This group will be headed up by Captain Aztroz and his ship the USS Turing. All I need is your assurance that when called you are prepared to transwarp at a moments notice." He stated.

"I am in. However I think that I would like to call on Aden and Alexander to be back ups in case I am not able to drop what I am doing to assist. Aden and the USS Belfast have enough Borg experience to be of use. The USS Spectre and Captain Dedov have little experience but I'd like to involve them as well. The more Captains we involve the better chances we have a fending them off indefinitely." I responded.

With the conclusion of the discussion Rys started to show me the ins and outs of my new ship. Explaining to me how the new systems now interact with each other. All of the improvements to the ship simply amazed me. It would take me a little time to understand. We said our goodbyes and he departed for the T'Rokk.

I picked up a PADD and started to review the status of the repairs to the ship. It was going to be a week of travel at full impulse before we could complete the repairs and get on with our mission.

Koruk and I entered the Captains yacht and detached from the underside of the enormous saucer. We quickly surveyed the damage, which didn't look all that bad. The outer shell had been damaged but it appeared we could fix it without returning to New Romulus. we continued around the entire ship and noted that there were some new additions to the ship. We drew up close to one of the objects. It appeared to be borg technology. I had seen these before. We quickly finished our tour of the exterior and docked with the Phantom. The crew was busy running around making repairs. We took the turbolift to the Bridge. To examine the console that the drone had been assimilating. After working over the console for several minutes we discovered that the pathways did in fact connect to the nodes attached to the hull and tied into the cutting beam that the Omega Engineering team had designed. It seems the console actually enhanced various ship functions. This led to the question: Why did the Borg help us by adding this tech to the ship? Also, why did they attack us and allow us to destroy them?

"Captain, incoming transmission from the Sarajevo, It's Captain Rys" The comm officer announced.

"Onscreen" I stated. "Captain Rys, a pleasure to see you"

"I am nearby and our scanners picked up the energy signatures of the Borg. Long Range scans shows they departed at high warp. Sensors also show a debris field near the Phantom. Everything Okay?" He queried.

"Captain, if you are nearby I request that you join us. I have some interesting new...well something to show you. I'd prefer to keep it out of subspace for the moment." I replied.

"Course is already laid in Captain. Is that Koruk with you?" he inquired.

"Yes, he is currently working on one of my damaged science consoles, or at least I think it is damaged, anyway I am sure he will be happy to see you when you arrive. Parker Out." The transmission disconnected.

"Sir, another incoming transmission this time from the T'Rokk." Stated the comm officer.

"Captain Koruk, this ones for you" I stated. "On screen".

"Sir, we have scanned your location and are en route. Do you require assistance?"

"Yes", stated Koruk. "The Sarajevo is also nearby and will be joining us momentarily. What is you ETA?"

"30 minutes" stated the ensign on the screen.

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I ordered my physical copy online because I couldn't find it elsewhere lol.

I looked everywhere for the physical copy online, not a single place had any. I would have ordered it and just used my pre-order key to download and do the early access.

If you really just want the in game goodies from the CE you can upgrade the regular box when you make your account. The art and other stuff is cool but I just wanted in the game. lol...

And I also want that speedo!

Thank you all who showed up tonight! It was a blast! I haven't had this much fun in a while now... we're definitely going to repeat this kind of event more often. :cheer:



Stonewall Vanguard Quaggan Race!

Krait poachers have raided the Okarinoo quaggan village and made off with their quaggan hatchlings! Through a brush with luck, the krait were attacked by nearby griffons. Now is your chance to make your escape and traverse both land and water to make your way home.

All those wishing to participate are welcome. There is no level requirement nor rank requirement. Members will meet at the Tenanera's Pit point of interest in Lion's Arch and venture out to the Straight's of Devastation as a guild to ensure that everyone make it to the Blubloop to collect their Quaggan Tonics which are 1 silver and 28 copper each. After collecting the tonics, members will meet at the Gentle River Waypoint (Escort available upon request). Racers will start from a designated location just north of the waypoint and finish in Mellagan's Grotto where a [SWVG] commander will be waiting. After the race we will also finish the Coddler's Cove Jumping Puzzle. First place prize shown below.


Prize Winners(Prizes included Quaggan Backpacks, minis and hats. Thank you Shiny for your donations):
1st - Tsume
2nd - Roops
3rd - Adolamin
4th - Seiji
5 (tie) - Caoimhra & Sensual


Stay tuned for upcoming races in the "Events" section.

Quote by Baothezar

Did you try uninstalling the drivers and restarting without reinstalling?

I didn't try that. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling them but I'll try that when I get home.

I've also never experienced any power drain issues with the back ports all full and this is my 2nd Razer keyboard and I have a pretty good power supply installed. I think it may just be a software issue.

I am proud to have been with this fleet these last 5 years :) HOORAY!!

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The drink may improve some captains flying ability :).

So that explains Troi's behavior at conventions! :P

That's great news! :)

I, too, would be happy to help (even though i'm one of these euro weirdos who like to play on NA servers :p)

The drink may improve some captains flying ability :).

Also i heard sometimes that having USB prehiperals in the slots alongside can cause power drains that screw up powerhungry devices. So try unplugging anything to the side of it to, doesnt hurt to check.

I just can't resist...

Did you try unplugging it and plugging it back in again? :)

Thanks Dave!

Both USB's are plugged in the back of the tower and the ports are both 2.0's. I also have a Naga Razer mouse and it's never given me any trouble. In fact the driver program does recognize the mouse as a related product but it doesn't seem to want to recognize the keyboard. I guess I'll have to wake up early tomorrow and call their customer service line since they close by the time I get home. There's a couple more tricks I'm going to try tonight though as I'm itching to take this baby for a ride.

I ordered my physical copy online because I couldn't find it elsewhere lol.

I am concerned about all of the Captains getting pulled over for FWI/FUI (Flying While Intoxicated/Flying Under the Influence). Is there going to be a taxi service available?

This looks like it will be another fun and exciting series of engagements. I will be there.