Kobayashi Maru

NCC-1701-A · 07-29-2008, 06:07 AM

Am i the only one who things the opening game tutorial should be based on the infamous Kobayashi Maru ?

That would be a really fun way to learn about star ship control , weapon systems, maintenance etc

I for one would love it.

Mattastic · 07-29-2008, 06:10 AM

I believe this once discussed during the Perpetual Era. Certainly it's an iconic part of Trek lore, but it does have one drawback: that you invariably have to loose, which isn't a very encouraging start. Especially for people who haven't seen Star Trek II and don't know how the test works, or its purpose.

Mirrel · 07-29-2008, 06:12 AM

Reprogramme it like Kirk did to beat it

Cyjack · 07-29-2008, 06:13 AM

It would only be authentic if you could cheat at it.

Falin · 07-29-2008, 06:13 AM

well if we're post TNG, the Maru senerio was no longer the standard to test captains with, so no it won';t work. but it'd be a nice holodeck simulation to play with

NCC-1701-A · 07-29-2008, 06:14 AM

Well they could always treat it like one final exam and before your ship goes up in flame, the test ends and and you gradurate from starfleet etc.

I just think it's a really fun way to add an iconic element of Star Trek to the game

LunaticFringer · 07-29-2008, 06:16 AM

Don't know that I'd want the no-win scenario as part of the tutorial. It'd be ok to mention it during the tutorial though. Then present it as an Academy challenge during normal play or as a Historic holodeck encounter as well.

Now what has me very curious is would they go with the Star Trek 2 version or present it in a more up to date TNG version? Certainly the ability to play out some of the same scenarios with different variables like the ships, crew, and equipment could make even the Kobayashi Maru an endless amount of fun!

Will_Lucky · 07-29-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Falin

well if we're post TNG, the Maru senerio was no longer the standard to test captains with, so no it won';t work. but it'd be a nice holodeck simulation to play with

How do you know? For all we know they test Cadets with an updated version of the scenerio.

IanD967 · 07-29-2008, 06:22 AM

i thought you was talking about the Mod for Bridge commander

Bele · 07-29-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanD967

i thought you was talking about the Mod for Bridge commander

/signed, I was just about to be happy to meet other active players here.

And how do we no the Kobayashi Maru scenario is no longer in use? I guess many people now from this page...

07-29-2008, 06:07 AM	#1
NCC-1701-A Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Kobayashi Maru Am i the only one who things the opening game tutorial should be based on the infamous Kobayashi Maru ? That would be a really fun way to learn about star ship control , weapon systems, maintenance etc I for one would love it. __________________ To boldly self destruct, where no star ship captain has self destructed before :P

07-29-2008, 06:13 AM	#4
Cyjack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: temporal anomaly	It would only be authentic if you could cheat at it. __________________ ............ Cyjack's STO Logo & Wallpaper Lab (Second Klingon Wallpaper added!) Gamer's Bill of Rights ----<V>----

07-29-2008, 06:14 AM	#6
NCC-1701-A Member Join Date: Jul 2008	I see your point..but Well they could always treat it like one final exam and before your ship goes up in flame, the test ends and and you gradurate from starfleet etc. I just think it's a really fun way to add an iconic element of Star Trek to the game __________________ To boldly self destruct, where no star ship captain has self destructed before :P

07-29-2008, 06:22 AM	#9
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07-29-2008, 06:10 AM	#2
Mattastic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	I believe this once discussed during the Perpetual Era. Certainly it's an iconic part of Trek lore, but it does have one drawback: that you invariably have to loose, which isn't a very encouraging start. Especially for people who haven't seen Star Trek II and don't know how the test works, or its purpose.

07-29-2008, 06:12 AM	#3
Mirrel Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NE England	Reprogramme it like Kirk did to beat it

07-29-2008, 06:13 AM	#5
Falin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tholia / TDY: Illinois	well if we're post TNG, the Maru senerio was no longer the standard to test captains with, so no it won';t work. but it'd be a nice holodeck simulation to play with

07-29-2008, 06:16 AM	#7
LunaticFringer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois	Don't know that I'd want the no-win scenario as part of the tutorial. It'd be ok to mention it during the tutorial though. Then present it as an Academy challenge during normal play or as a Historic holodeck encounter as well. Now what has me very curious is would they go with the Star Trek 2 version or present it in a more up to date TNG version? Certainly the ability to play out some of the same scenarios with different variables like the ships, crew, and equipment could make even the Kobayashi Maru an endless amount of fun!