Cryptic Studios Meet & Greet (February 28, 2009)

[nhamlett]

The East coast people got to meet us, now we’re spreading the love to the West. If you happen to be attending WonderCon, or even if you aren’t, take the time to stop by and visit the developers of both Champions Online and Star Trek Online.

Come to Jillian’s in the Metreon ( 101 Fourth Street, Suite 170 San Francisco, CA 94103) Saturday, February 28, 2009 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for chat about all things Cryptic. We will have developers from both games, including Craig Zinkievich, Executive Producer of Star Trek Online and Randy Mosiondz, Lead Designer of Champions Online. If that weren’t enough, your community team will be on hand to greet and treat you!

Will you be there? Let me know!

[ymichael]

Darn...wish I could be there. You guys hitting anymore Cons during the year?

[Highcommander]

yah i wish i was living near Cryptic studios. I missed the NY event too :(

[RogueEnterprise]

Hmm, I'll see if I can make it... it's a little bit of a drive and a BART ride, but it sounds like it might be fun!

[USS_Parallax]

I might be there. It's not too far of a drive... that is if I can borrow a car since I killed mine in an accident. :mad:

[radnomad]

I'll be there!

[djnattyd]

*checks the date*

If i start swimming the Atlantic now, what are the odds of me making it on time?

[OrabIbo]

Any love for us Mid-westerners? *sigh*

[Nasedo]

The East coast people got to meet us, now we’re spreading the love to the West. If you happen to be attending WonderCon, or even if you aren’t, take the time to stop by and visit the developers of both Champions Online and Star Trek Online.

Come to Jillian’s in the Metreon ( 101 Fourth Street, Suite 170 San Francisco, CA 94103) Saturday, February 28, 2009 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for chat about all things Cryptic. We will have developers from both games, including Craig Zinkievich, Executive Producer of Star Trek Online and Randy Mosiondz, Lead Designer of Champions Online. If that weren’t enough, your community team will be on hand to greet and treat you!

Will you be there? Let me know!

How about Portland.. us portland people never get to meet you neat people,
something different for once?

[Trekkie]

I really wish I was able to make it to this event, but I will not be able to simply because of the location. I really hope that the developers at Cryptic Studios continue to have a presence at a lot of conventions though, because sooner or later I think I'm bound to be at one of them! I hope that everyone that is able to make it has a great time and will share any information that they learn here on the forums!

[AdmiralWynn]

I really wish I was able to make it to this event, but I will not be able to simply because of the location. I really hope that the developers at Cryptic Studios continue to have a presence at a lot of conventions though... [snip] !

Normally I'd be there with bells on as it's an easy drive, but I leave for New Mexico the day before.

...wasn't meant to be, but if there are any other events in the S.F. Bay Area in the future, you can bet I'll attend.

[Stronin]

*does rocker head* righteous! righteous!

I'll be there! :D

[Endow]

Yeah, I'll be there. Proabably for at least two of the days and will definately stop at the booth. I am new to the Star Trek Online community, but have been a fan for years and I still collect and play the card game. I will definately share any info I learn.

[Calloway98]

Unfortuneately, I can't be there! Please come to DRAGONCON www.dragoncon.org in Atlanta at the end of the Summer! I live and work in NOLA, but NEVER miss a DragonCon.

[CasiusOntius]

Any love for us Mid-westerners? *sigh*

There usually isn't my friend. We must just drool and wait patiently lol :D

[willriker09]

Wish I'd gone to the New York one when I had the chance, I guess it will be more exciting to go to these things when STO gets further down the pipeline anyways. I do wish I could get some more free STO stuff though, the website should open an online store :)

[CherryTerri]

Any love for us Mid-westerners? *sigh*

Seems you guys are always forgotten! /hug

Missing both, but hopefully you can come by NY another time!

[Rivaris]

couldnt get time of from work to fly over that really sucks

[Aq3nt]

I live in Florida, wished i can... but have to go to my grandma funeral instead. Never been to San Francisco... anyways, you guys have fun; okay!!!! :D The good news is I had a blasted at the New York ComicCon, thanks for having me there. Hope to see you next year.:)

[Therb]

i can't come. the drive from northern washington would utterly kill me as would a plane ticket

[ianobs]

i will try my honest best to be there. i'm not very far away from there.

[Dominion1971]

I AM SO THERE!!! Ohhh Yea!!

[ianobs]

is cryptic going to have a booth set up at wonder con. or are you going to have just the meet and greet from 3-5?


i'm kinda stoked, i saw that the guy that played the gorn from the tos is going to be there also captain pike. and quite a few others that were on the various star trek shows.

[ronaldheld]

Will Cryptic be coming to Wizardworld Philly?

[Eidolonael]

Will Cryptic be anywhere in the Midwest this year? Oklahoma never gets any love... and we've got one of the longest running annual Star Trek conventions in the midwest... This year is the 20th anniversary of the Tulsa Trek Expo, you guys should try and set up a booth... trekexpo.net

[nhamlett]

is cryptic going to have a booth set up at wonder con. or are you going to have just the meet and greet from 3-5?


i'm kinda stoked, i saw that the guy that played the gorn from the tos is going to be there also captain pike. and quite a few others that were on the various star trek shows. We won't have a booth at the show this year, just the meet & greet. We can't wait to see you guys!

[EwokKiller]

Yes, going to SF for WonderCon

[Loekii]

For you beer drinkers, do yourself a favor and try this locally brewed beer (from the tap) Trumer Pils - http://www.trumer-international.com/trumer.php Fell in love with it last time I was in Frisco for a project.

[radnomad]

We won't have a booth at the show this year, just the meet & greet. We can't wait to see you guys!

Can't wait to see you guys either. :)

[Fencer8]

Awen, I am unable to go so are you going to be posting some pic's and stuff when you get back?

[radnomad]

My camera is all ready to go. Happy to share when I get back. :)

[PaperBackHero]

That would be nice, Thank you.:)

[Vorador]

Just noticed its in SF! Metreon is only a few blocks away from my work, but not sure if I want to go downtown on Saturday. Hmmm, decisions decisions.

[Loekii]

My camera is all ready to go. Happy to share when I get back. :)

Get a snapshot of that gorn screenshot - the one in the locked brief case with the rototiller sleeping on it. :D

[Drunk1n]

Get a snapshot of that gorn screenshot - the one in the locked brief case with the rototiller sleeping on it. :D

Deactivate the rototiller first. You will most likely want to shear the lines to the power source before anyone notices you within a parsect of that briefcase.

[radnomad]

Deactivate the rototiller first. You will most likely want to shear the lines to the power source before anyone notices you within a parsect of that briefcase.

Maybe if I whistle innocently, face away from the briefcase, and slowly back towards it one exaggerated step at time.

It could work.

[radnomad]

I will be driving to the Meet and Greet from the North Bay (San Rafael area). If you are in the vicinity and would like to carpool, send me a PM.

[RogueEnterprise]

At this point I'm fairly sure I'm going to be going tomorrow. Unfortunately my digital camera is busted, but I'll be sure to drop in and mention anything that anyone else has missed in the account of the event. =)

[Loekii]

Have fun and let us know how it goes. By em a beer for me. ;)

[Xbwalker]

My wife, best friend, and I are thinking about it. Its a 4 hour drive from Pismo Beach but man I would love to actually show up at one of these.

[radnomad]

Just back from the event. Great time. More info and pics soon!

[PerRock]

Any love for us Mid-westerners? *sigh*

The Motor City Comic con is coming up ( May 15-17) can we expect to see Cryptic there??

or the Tulsa Star Trek Expo ( June 26-28)

peter

[Kestrel]

It was great meeting everyone yesterday. Thanks for making the Trek to San Francisco!

[Highcommander]

It was great meeting everyone yesterday. Thanks for making the Trek to San Francisco!

I was there in heart, spirit and mind.... now only if they make transporters i can make it in body next time....

[radnomad]

I was going to see if I could arrange to post pics here in the forums, but here are a couple to check out for now.

The Metron in SF

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7825/dscn7679.jpg

Queueing up at 2:30.

http://img7.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn7680.jpg

Mmmm, veggies.

http://img7.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn7682.jpg

[Loekii]

Thanks for the photos. Any juicy gossip?

[radnomad]

Of course there wasn't much in the way of brand new info.

The very first question in the Q and A was when STO beta was going to start. :)

The reply was something to the effect of sooner than you might think, but clearly you can't quote me on that. It was sort of loud and hard to hear all the answers.

I asked about how to resolve ship names and demand. I referred to the system in CoH for inactive low level characters. Reply was, can't really go there, but they have a solution in place for CO, and will be using the same system in STO. He seemed confident in his reply, but was careful of the wording, and didn't elaborate.

Please do not make any assumptions on what I post here. I am offering my take on what I heard.

[PaperBackHero]

Thank you for the pic's. I suppose when the dev's post we may here more.

[nhamlett]

It was definitely a good time :) And I can't wait to see more of your pictures! I'll get some up in a gallery as soon as I have them all processed and the ones with me in them shredded etc. :)

Please feel free to talk here about your impressions, what you learned, what you wanted to hear more about etc.

[Raven0238]

Will we be seeing any of the many pictures you took from the NYCC Awen??

[Wyrven]

Unfortunatley I could not make it in from the Central Valley. Any chance Cryptic will have an event a little closer to Sacramento? I would love a second chance to see you guys :D