Meet the Team - Dan Griffis

[nhamlett]

Did you know that Dan is getting a custom jacket made that resembles our design of the Federation Costume? That's is a serious fan, and we're lucky enough to be featuring him this week on our Meet the Team!

Read more! (http://www.startrekonline.com/meet_the_team/dgriffis)

[oleum]

w00t hey there Dan.

[Solomon555]

Is that a shot of the interface on his PC screen? :D

[knightofhyrule730]

Hey Dan.

Is that a STO ui i spy? :D

[oleum]

Is that a shot of the interface on his PC screen? :D

I was just wondering the same thing, or perhaps a design interface :)

[Sumoben]

Hi thar.



I see what you did thare!

[dgriffis]

Did you know that Dan is getting a custom jacket made that resembles our design of the Federation Costume? That's is a serious fan, and we're lucky enough to be featuring him this week on our Meet the Team!

Read more! (http://www.startrekonline.com/meet_the_team/dgriffis)


Wow!.. I can't believe she told you guys about the jacket... no secret is safe with her I see :)

Nice to meet everyone...

[Stronin]

Looks like a Borg Diamond to me....

Good interview :)

[Stronin]

I don't suppose you guys could tell us if you have any Academy of Art grads. working there?? :D

[phifur]

Nice to meet you.

[OvermindAoA]

Dan, that's got to be one of the best jobs on the planet.. Great work!

[MoppyCGDaniels]

Sounds great - I have to agree on the ST II thingy.

[Raven0238]

Very nice meet the team there - and I decided to zoom in on that picture and I do in fact spy a STO UI - - -:D

[Dahakra]

What do you do on Star Trek Online?

I’m a content designer on STO. I get to design and create some of the episodic content and the events that the players experience in our game. I’m a lifelong Star Trek lover, so for me this also means that everything I create must feel like it belongs in the Star Trek universe. If you play one of my episodes and don’t feel like you just watched something from one of the series or movies, then I’m not doing my job correctly.

Ya know I think you should let me have a go at some of these episodes, just to make sure you are doing your job correctly :D

Failing that, hi there.

- Dahakra

[eNDIE]

Im old to lol i actualy hate myself for not saving my game & watch donkey kong , donkey kong jr and donkeykong 2:)

[dgriffis]

Ya know I think you should let me have a go at some of these episodes, just to make sure you are doing your job correctly :D

Failing that, hi there.

- Dahakra

Sure... :)

Just go here and apply....

http://www.crypticstudios.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=46

[Dahakra]

Sure... :)

Just go here and apply....

http://www.crypticstudios.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=46

Hehehe tempting............

/goes rummaging through his closet looking for that interview suit

- Dahakra

[Sumoben]

Unfortunate, that I'm all the way across on the other side of the country =(, I'd love to have my first job, being with Cryptic.

[47Wasps]

Dan, that's got to be one of the best jobs on the planet.. Great work!

Yeah,I think its safe to say we're all a bit envious.

When you get that jacket,kindly post a plethora of images of it...
we all we want to see it :)

[Sumoben]

Yeah,I think its safe to say we're all a bit envious.

When you get that jacket,kindly post a plethora of images of it...
we all we want to see it :)

Evil... He didn't even think that she would tell us that he was getting the jacket. :D

[Rgoodfel]

Kaaahnn! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdOv5jpYxUI) One of the best Star Trek movies.

[Quint]

Hey there Dan, nice t'meetcha - I'm insanely jealous of your job and your jacket, but based off the interview it's clear that you are the best one for both.

Also, I must admit to curiosity as to just what the “dStahl Maneuver” entails...?

[Sumoben]

Hey there Dan, nice t'meetcha - I'm insanely jealous of your job and your jacket, but based off the interview it's clear that you are the best one for both.

Also, I must admit to curiosity as to just what the “dStahl Maneuver” entails...?

I think hes talking about another person in the team, Mr. Daniel Stahl (http://www.startrekonline.com/node/178) You might have to ask him for details :D

[chaintm]

Well you are obviously as old as I am, heck you probably remember worldgroup, but alas this is star trek and it is good to see a true fan behind the reigns of content, you know thou, now that we know who you are, we know who to go to! hehe

[jhem99]

Which parent did you inherent your handsome-looking nose from?:)

[Reinkaos]

Nice! And I like what I see on the monitor, whatever it is :D

[dgriffis]

Well you are obviously as old as I am, heck you probably remember worldgroup, but alas this is star trek and it is good to see a true fan behind the reigns of content, you know thou, now that we know who you are, we know who to go to! hehe

Ha! Worldgroup... yes that was the software we used for the ISP... up to that point most ISP's at the time were all terminal based BBS's.. but Worldgroup was a GUI... We actaully gave away dail-up internet access for awhile, but eventually had to start charging a fee to keep adding modem banks. When we eventually sold the business to Compuserve we had over 400 modems :)

[dgriffis]

Which parent did you inherent your handsome-looking nose from?:)

hmmm.. well I never really considered my nose as handsome-looking.. but it's definately from my Dad.. thanks for the complement :)

[KirksOtherSon]

Howdy, Dan!

I can't help but notice that the two favorites which you listed (Khan, the Jem'Hadar) were both villains. Also, your Kobayashi Maru solution was "Meh. Let `em die ..." :eek:

All of this tells me which developer I'll be swearing at when I'm playing through an STO episode which is absolutely busting my stones. It'll be one of yours, no doubt! ;)

[Star Trek II close-up camera angle; KOS shouts into his communicator] DAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNN!!!!

Kestrel would never treat me so badly. We talked about Tarbolde's poetry, don't ya know!

KOS

[Trekkie]

It's nice to get to know a little bit more about you, Dan! It is great that the people who are working on the game really seem to be devoted fans of the franchise, because I think that ensures the developers are more in tune with what the players want, which will ultimately make for a more satisfying game experience overall in my opinion.

[Sherp]

I want a jacket like that. :D Who are you having it made by? How much does one cost? Do they offer volume discounts?

[JeanNYGUARD]

Wow... the first look at The STO User Interface.... even though its small.. you can see how it will look..

WOW ;) Great Job CRYPTIC!

[Ensign.Ricky]

Is there anything you would like to add?

Despite what Daniel would have you believe, the “dStahl Maneuver” is in fact an exploit. ™.

I knew it...

Excellent interview Dan. I like how diverse everyones answeres are to these questions. A fan of Khan and Star Trek two is always good in my book. Jem'hadar was an interesting choice but a good one to hear. Something tells me you would be a "First" in their order. :D Any chance these are hints to Augments and Jem'hadar being in game?

[INVAD3R_J]

Wow!.. I can't believe she told you guys about the jacket... no secret is safe with her I see :)

Nice to meet everyone...

I would absolutely LOVE to rock a STO uniform jacket. If you'd be willing to divulge the maker or possibly do a little cross-advertising with your supplier they would probably get a nice amount of business from us

Put me down for a medical-teal jacket please :D

[DanSeale]

Always good to hear from another part of the development team. I am in deed looking forward to seeing the finsihed product that you contributed to the STO experience....


BTW... don't worry about that age thing you were talking about .. it's no biggie really. The MILLAGE ..... that's another story !

:D

( pssst .... btw .. any chance you can squeeze in a little Bass Fishing in the game some where ? )

;)

[Powerhelm]

Never knew anyone that actually went through the Guildhall thing, always thought it was a scam :p

I checked their website apparently you have to physically go there, always thought it was an online based curriculum.

Too bad for those of us that don't live near SMU :/

[lajkalove]

Hi there dan nice to meet you hope to meet you online in STO :D

[simiteen]

Nice to meet you, good luck with the episodes. I'm looking forward to it.

[Whitefyre]

Hi Dan,

I am looking forward to checking out your episodes. I just hope they aren't TOO hard (Kahn style) :D

[Wardog00]

Great interview. I'm looking forward to playing your missions. I'm glad Cryptic hired Star Trek fans and not just typical game industry crew.

I also would be interested in buying a few of those Star Trek jackets. Even if they are Starfleet (lol.)

[angusnubangus]

Hi Dan,

So, if your not writing episodes are you on Mame 32 playing Donkey Kong?

[Drunk1n]

Nice to meet you Dan, thanks for the contributions

[marscentral]

Pleased to meet you. Is it too early to ask for spoilers from our first episode? :D

[Arcfire]

Keep up the good work comrade :cool:

[Dark_MatterTRON]

LOL. I hope the dSthal maneuver stays in the game as some sort of fun in-joke. :)

I'm eagerly awaiting playing this game, so I can tell you how well you've done your job! :)

[SelorKiith]

OH Hi there!
First glance on a planned UI for STO? ^^

[Sarile]

I think we should all get badges like his.

[SenshiBat]

Welcome..

Brilliant every good product needs a silver back near the helm..
Thank you No call list..

I think CompuServe is still trying to bill my cash card... for AWII.. I thought they were gone... where is colubus ohio does such a place exist?

I remember phone cradle modems and teletype.. from school before public BBS hit stride..
but my ascii and basic are like latin nowadays..
Robots! Def Mecha and Robbie and Model B-9.. Woot!

Jolan Tru

[Paulo999]

tally hoo :D

[Wizek]

I hope I say in the name of the community: we want bigger picture of that screen! :D Bet it's STO UI! I don't think HUD is complete yet, but it'd be amazing if Awen or you Dan could bring over th PR Department to post some pics of the GUI or some ingame consoles (if there would be any).

BTW Good interview with a good man. :D

[SirReginaldo]

Dan is the Man:D Hope he will be playing the game, he seems like the guy to talk you:p

[knightofhyrule730]

I want a jacket like that. :D Who are you having it made by? How much does one cost? Do they offer volume discounts?

Most likely it's from the same site that makes the realistic uniforms. They are really expensive $300+. And no, no discounts, haha.

[General]

Greetings Dan!

I'm in good company :)

[Duras]

The dreaded Kobayashi Maru... Tells me your a play it safe dude.!
The fire, when fired upon type or I maybe wronge considering the Jem'Hadar race selection.

Welcome aboard m8... :)

[glow]

Dan the Man! Looking forward to some of that amazing content!! :)

[picardalpha2clearance]

Dan sounds like a guy after my own heart, good to have you aboard!

[CapitalshipX]

ahahha the secret is out You sure are a big fan, can't wait for the game to come out :)

[Paratus6]

Heya, Dan!
Y'know, I was once subscribed to one of the first dial-up ISPs in Texas (or possibly the first..don't remember, because that was, like..what?..1988-9?...crap, I'm getting too old to even remember the name or time!). It was based in San Antonio and located on Medical Drive.
Was that your's? If it was, then I think that we may have met back then. The owner's name was either Tom or Dan, IIRC.
My favorite early video game was Spacewars. Remember that one? Two ships, above view, one shaped like an Enterprise, the other like a classic D7, shooting square pixels at each other. Damn! I must have dropped something like $2000 worth of quarters into those machines during the years between 1978 and 1980.
Anyway, good to see a real Trek fan creating episodic content! Looking forward to living the ST experience!

[oleum]

Im old to lol i actualy hate myself for not saving my game & watch donkey kong , donkey kong jr and donkeykong 2:)

Old guy, and Swedish... mate, take a look at the links in my sig if you are looking to game with others of your generation. I'm hoping to expand AoA back into Europe with this game (I'm UK). Donkey Kong on mame is cool, you'll enjoy even more with a good arcade stick, take a look on ebay, is where I got mine.

Still the best game of that era for me was Moon Cresta. Perhaps because its the one I was best on.

I am also about to have a very close look at that UI shot over Dan's shoulder. PR department might as well cave in now and show us what its like.

[luluk01]

hey Guys Where Can i download star trek online ? in full v ?:eek::confused::);)

[Wizek]

hey Guys Where Can i download star trek online ? in full v ?:eek::confused::);)

It hasn't been released yet nor release date announced.

[oleum]

I have no idea how you guys who posted earlier can see a UI in that, its just a few green pand red pixels to me!

And believe me I have looked.

[SenshiBat]

is Gozer the Most popular he has 5 threads Title Meet... Dan.. :)

[Sumoben]

is Gozer the Most popular he has 5 threads Title Meet... Dan.. :)

Gozer is Dan =o... Dev tracker is tracking him! :D

[TheMasterpiece]

Did you know that Dan is getting a custom jacket made that resembles our design of the Federation Costume? That's is a serious fan, and we're lucky enough to be featuring him this week on our Meet the Team!

Read more! (http://www.startrekonline.com/meet_the_team/dgriffis)



It takes a big fan to spend the time and money to get a jacket. Good to know cryptic has such big star trek fans working on the project.

[RogueEnterprise]

I knew Gozer had a real name!

[Raso719]

Dude, is that the STO space interface on his screen? You can kinda make out some stuff, like an action bar and radar perhaps.

[Nazaxprime]

Sure... :)

Just go here and apply....

http://www.crypticstudios.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=46

//BT


Hehe, I was going to say the same thing.
;)

Thank you for your hard work, and its an honor to meet you Mr. Griffis.
/handshake

Honestly, I would love to apply [We can consider this an statment of intent if you like, hehe.], but relocation isnt in my cards yet.
I am at a place where im soo close to being able to leave the east coast and join you. Seriously, if I gotta empty recycling bins on your network as the king of Net-janitor's, then so be it.
lol.

Asside from that, while possition requirememts are a little more stringent than "know all episodes of star trek", if you need a writer, I'd like to take that opportunity and prove to the world once and for all, that I dont know how to use a spellcheck, and that my mastery of the english language is flawed.
hahaha.

I would be honored to have an application in at cryptic.
I only hope I dont miss out on too much in the meantime. Maybe I'll just submit some freebie episodes, ya know, get you some extra time so you can find the time to mow your lawn or something.
:D

Yes, you have one of the sweetest jobs on the planet.
Its a pleasure to meet you and let me just say GRATZ Dan!
Thankfully, I'm not worried about your devotion. I respect that you have done a good job getting where you are, and am looking forward to your expertise, paying off for me as a dork.

I'm look'n forward to seeing more of the "Meet the team series".
Thank you for bringing us top secret dirt on the cryptic team Awen... It's not easy learning about you alone as you can be quite... uhh Cryptic...

HAHAHA OK...
On that note, I think I'v taken enough bandwidth here, time for some folgers and one question. When your putting in the order from the forums, Could you put me in for one command jacketn and a Cryptic comm's badge?

Beam me up.


//BT

[TenOrSeven]

Hello,

Where on the site can i start the game? Is there a game anyway? The layout of the site does not give me directions to start the game! :confused:

Regards,

TenOrSeven

[Dahakra]

Hello,

Where on the site can i start the game? Is there a game anyway? The layout of the site does not give me directions to start the game! :confused:

Regards,

TenOrSeven

The game is still in development. There is nowhere to start playing, yet. Tentative release date is Fall of '09.

- Dahakra

[Kestrel]

Howdy, Dan!

I can't help but notice that the two favorites which you listed (Khan, the Jem'Hadar) were both villains. Also, your Kobayashi Maru solution was "Meh. Let `em die ..." :eek:

All of this tells me which developer I'll be swearing at when I'm playing through an STO episode which is absolutely busting my stones. It'll be one of yours, no doubt! ;)

[Star Trek II close-up camera angle; KOS shouts into his communicator] DAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNN!!!!

Kestrel would never treat me so badly. We talked about Tarbolde's poetry, don't ya know!

KOS

Who do you think is working on these Episodes with Dan? ;)

And I'm totally jealous about the jacket.

[Sumoben]

Who do you think is working on these Episodes with Dan? ;)

And I'm totally jealous about the jacket.

Uh oh, InterCryptic fight over the Jacket! :D

Round One:

Dan Vs Kestrel over the jacket!

Referee: Awen.

Unless Awen wants to join in and take a grab at the Jacket too! :D

[oleum]

I hope you Cryptic guys can Hijack Dan's jacket and bring it to Gen-Con, so I can try it on (I might be travelling from UK to Indianapolis for this in August). Or you could let Dan have a few days on a trip so I can buy him a beer. Goes for any of you Cryptic guys who make it out there.

[thefreshjedi]

Hi Dan, welcome to the community.
(I hate responding to these because it feels like an AA meeting greeting)

e.g. "Hi, I'm Dan, and I'm a Trekkaholic".... Chorum: "Hi Dan"

This was my favorite part of your history (liked the jacket idea too though, would love to see it when done):

What is an interesting fact about you that players would be surprised to know?

In my previous career I did a great deal of work on the data networking system behind both the Federal Do Not Call Program and the system that handles all the calls for American Idol. I also created one of the first dial-up ISP’s in the State of Texas in 1990.

Secretly: I've used that program more than I've used anything else the government has to offer, and it really works.

-avery

[SenshiBat]

Uh oh, InterCryptic fight over the Jacket! :D

Round One:

Dan Vs Kestrel over the jacket!

Referee: Awen.

Unless Awen wants to join in and take a grab at the Jacket too! :D

The winner gets box of Awen [Nicole H, Choco Cookies] ..
and a Tribble to be named later.. BOP at 30,000 meters turn and fire
Stahl can be the second for one party and Iron Angel the other?
Or a Quake Fest loosing MArine gets dressed in a Pretty Sailor Suit.. thats the mod one not the Real person unless you liek Cosplay?

[KirksOtherSon]

Who do you think is working on these Episodes with Dan? ;)

"Et tu, Brute! Then fall, Caesar."

KOS

[Sherp]

Most likely it's from the same site that makes the realistic uniforms. They are really expensive $300+. And no, no discounts, haha.

I might be willing to shell out for that, if it's good quality. Seriously, does anyone know where I can order one of these?

[Nazaxprime]

:D

( pssst .... btw .. any chance you can squeeze in a little Bass Fishing in the game some where ? )

;)


Hahah, you just reminded me of one of my favorite TOS moments, where bones says, and this is no dirrect quote as im sure iv corrupted it a little over the years joking arround with friends... but anyhow...

"Hey'o there jimbo, why dont you relax there and come on down here and have your self a dandy oll mint julip."

LoL, there's nothing like a little georga style Jim.
Yea, that and some omicron spores, my good doctor...hahaha.
Now that was a good epi.

On a related note, I agree, I would like to see some good fishing game dynamics added as it is a simple add, and cant realy be proxied with any other feature... Oddly(IMHO) its still relaxing and fun like RL fishing , but obviously only if done well.

So, while im a little long-winded here, you could consider this a
^ bumpity ^ bump ^ bump ^
< thump >

[Hawk8472]

Hi all been in seep space for a while
dans made a uniform?
were i go to see it :)

[Debaser]

Am I the only person who thinks Dan looks like a chubbier and slightly balder Captain Decker? (at least in that pic anyways)

(Don't sweat the chubby comment Dan, I'm no Adonis myself!):D

[dgriffis]

Am I the only person who thinks Dan looks like a chubbier and slightly balder Captain Decker? (at least in that pic anyways)

(Don't sweat the chubby comment Dan, I'm no Adonis myself!):D


Please tell us how you really feel :)

And btw .. I actually have hair :) I just perfer to keep it cut really short , instead of the comb over method..

I'm so going to the gym now..

[Sumoben]

Please tell us how you really feel :)

And btw .. I actually have hair :) I just perfer to keep it cut really short , instead of the comb over method..

I'm so going to the gym now..

Aww your avatar is so cute. :cool:

[SenshiBat]

I was going to say nice eye brows.. who looks at noses anymore.. Enjoy the gym.

[oleum]

Please tell us how you really feel :)

And btw .. I actually have hair :) I just perfer to keep it cut really short , instead of the comb over method..

I'm so going to the gym now..

Hahahaha I know just how you feel Dan more alike than you think maybe... I won't do the comb over either, and I keep telling myself to go to the gym, but its hard to drag myself away from here.

[Darth_Data]

Hiya guys,first time posting on these forums since the company that shall not be mentioned,went belly up.
Keep up the good work,and make Gene Roddenberry proud

!:D

[Nazaxprime]

I'm so going to the gym now..


Man, I owe you...
[pulls out an energy bar called "Big Time"]
BIG TIME!
For bringing me here!

[Sumoben]

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNN!.... I mean.... DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!! :rolleyes:

[justicenic]

hola como estas :)

[SenshiBat]

I was going to say nice eye brows.. who looks at noses anymore.. Enjoy the gym.

All the little
Rihannsu want to see you wearing green for the 17th in studio group pic?

bonjour comme celles-ci

[MooseStorme]

Great interview. Looking forward to seeing your content Dan =)