Ask Cryptic (August 25, 2008)

Kestrel · 08-25-2008, 01:12 PM

In our first round of developer Q&As, we tackle community submitted questions about canon, customization, music, exploration and more. Thanks very much to Al "Captain Geko" Rivera and Craig "Zinc" Zinkievich for their answers!

We know that fans want to play Star Trek Online because they want to explore the Star Trek universe, and we are striving to deliver as authentic an experience as possible. Our team has seen all the shows and movies and we're watching them again every single day. We are also studying other soft canon resources such as novels and comics.

Read more here!

Zombie · 08-25-2008, 01:17 PM

Now THAT’s a Q&A. I’m pacified for a while.

Davies82 · 08-25-2008, 01:18 PM

Thanks for posting more Q and A Kestrel, just read it.
Nice to have feedback from the Devs.
Keep them coming.

Will there be another thread for Q and A for the devs opening up again soon?

Kestrel · 08-25-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davies82

Thanks for posting more Q and A Kestrel, just read it.
Nice to have feedback from the Devs.
Keep them coming.

Will there be another thread for Q and A for the devs opening up again soon?

We will be opening up another thread sometime, but there were *so* many good questions in the first thread that we'll mine it for at least one more Q&A.

But everyone will get a chance to ask questions!

Raven0238 · 08-25-2008, 01:20 PM

I really did expect more out of it, with the exception of a few things, I think it's safe to say we knew all the info that was given in this already. I would however like specifics of the competitive PVE, is this like the Restuss Event in SWG?

Phaser · 08-25-2008, 01:24 PM

Great start Kestrel!!!!

Keep feeding us!

iPond317 · 08-25-2008, 01:29 PM

This is awesome! Thanks Cryptic!

Ptahk · 08-25-2008, 01:30 PM

Will I be able to trick out my Bird of Prey with green flame decals to show off when I decloak to "pwn Federation nubs"?

I stopped reading when I got this far as this clearly shows the questions were being asked by children.

RandomRedshirt · 08-25-2008, 01:32 PM

Not to bag too much, but there were like 50 pages of questions, and you only answered a couple? ?????

Also, with the ship customization, why is it necessary to give people THAT much ability to change their ships? Color? Decals? Does this mean we should expect pink Bird of Prey ships flying around with Barbie decals and blue flames?

I know, my opinion doesn't mean squat, but I have to say it anyways that I have a major lack of faith here. Are we making Star Trek, Online or are we making an MMO that is simply called Star Trek?

Stronin · 08-25-2008, 01:36 PM

First Pos....Dang.

The info about custom decals being anything and eveything, did make me a bit nervous.

08-25-2008, 01:12 PM	#1
Kestrel Cryptic Dev Team Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Gatos, CA	Ask Cryptic (August 25, 2008) In our first round of developer Q&As, we tackle community submitted questions about canon, customization, music, exploration and more. Thanks very much to Al "Captain Geko" Rivera and Craig "Zinc" Zinkievich for their answers! We know that fans want to play Star Trek Online because they want to explore the Star Trek universe, and we are striving to deliver as authentic an experience as possible. Our team has seen all the shows and movies and we're watching them again every single day. We are also studying other soft canon resources such as novels and comics. Read more here! __________________ "Fun will now commence."

08-25-2008, 01:20 PM	#5
Raven0238 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York	I really did expect more out of it, with the exception of a few things, I think it's safe to say we knew all the info that was given in this already. I would however like specifics of the competitive PVE, is this like the Restuss Event in SWG? __________________ Captain Raven Resource Management Director Lotus Fleet www.lotusfleet.com

08-25-2008, 01:24 PM	#6
Phaser Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Mexico, USA	Great start Kestrel!!!! Keep feeding us! __________________ =/\= STOGamers is a proud supporter of Cryptic's STO!

08-25-2008, 01:29 PM	#7
iPond317 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alpha Quadrant, UFP, Earth - Chesapeake, VA	This is awesome! Thanks Cryptic! __________________ Early 2008 24" iMac, 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, ATI Radeon 2600 Pro HD 256MB VRAM EX ASTRIS, SCIENTIA COMMANDING OFFICER \| U.S.S. DAUNTLESS NCC-31783 AKIRA CLASS REFIT \| COMMISSION STARDATE 314426.6 • THE INTREPID FLEET •

08-25-2008, 01:30 PM	#8
Ptahk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Qo'noS	Will I be able to trick out my Bird of Prey with green flame decals to show off when I decloak to "pwn Federation nubs"? I stopped reading when I got this far as this clearly shows the questions were being asked by children. __________________ tlhIngan maH

08-25-2008, 01:17 PM	#2
Zombie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Frogtown Hollow.	Now THAT’s a Q&A. I’m pacified for a while.

08-25-2008, 01:18 PM	#3
Davies82 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cardiff, South Wales, United Kingdom.	Thanks for posting more Q and A Kestrel, just read it. Nice to have feedback from the Devs. Keep them coming. Will there be another thread for Q and A for the devs opening up again soon?

08-25-2008, 01:32 PM	#9
RandomRedshirt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salem, OR	Not to bag too much, but there were like 50 pages of questions, and you only answered a couple? ????? Also, with the ship customization, why is it necessary to give people THAT much ability to change their ships? Color? Decals? Does this mean we should expect pink Bird of Prey ships flying around with Barbie decals and blue flames? I know, my opinion doesn't mean squat, but I have to say it anyways that I have a major lack of faith here. Are we making Star Trek, Online or are we making an MMO that is simply called Star Trek? __________________ "I reject your reality and substitute my own!" - Adam Savage "I got it one piece at a time, and it didn't cost me a dime." - Johnny Cash

08-25-2008, 01:36 PM	#10
Stronin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	First Pos....Dang. The info about custom decals being anything and eveything, did make me a bit nervous. __________________ =/\= Vice Admiral * Engineering Division C.O. =/\= Click Here > Serenity Station & Firefly Fleet < Enlist Today! > Firefly Fleet Steam Group < - Stuck in the Black? We'll Tow You Back.