Star Trek Online

[billybob476]

Hm, that actually is somewhat compelling.

[Ryan F]

I reserved a regular copy at Best Buy, and it came with an open beta code as well.  I'm excited!

[Rico]

I just preordered the Collector's edition.  I wanted to make sure I would get into the January beta testing.

[Rico]

Here's some of Zach Quinto's voice work for the game and the EMH program.

Star Trek Online | Zachary Quinto Trailer

[VaeVictis1701]

Star Trek Online release a list of all the different retail special pre-order items for the game.  It looks like I am going to be extremely broke when this game comes out.  This makes about six different copies of the game I am going to have to get.  :-(


http://www.startrekonline.com/node/755
This is main page for this lists.

http://www.startrekonline.com/retail
This is the retail page that lists the items for each retailer.

http://www.startrekonline.com/exclusives
This page lists what the special items are.

http://www.startrekonline.com/preorder-faq
This is the FAQ for the per-order items.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

 Here are my nitpicks:

Graphics aren't as high as I had hoped.  This might be due to the fact that I play Eve or the Devs wanted as many people to be able to play the game.  I'm unsure here, so I might be a little unfair.  

Spaceship combat looks clunky and it just doesn't scream: This is Star Trek.  To me.  Now here, I'm going to really nitpick it as it seems to be STO's focus, but compared to Eve Online's combat system, this one doesn't compare on a graphic or mechanic level.  The ships move very almost twitch like.  Ships shouldn't be able to do that on a dime, especially in the Star Trek universe.  Heck, I'd link clips to all the Star Trek battles in all the series, but ships don't do that.  The actual captains shooting and slashing each other also isn't the greatest look either, but then again, this is an MMO so any combat system is hard to implement with hand-to-hand.  

Here is a video that shows the combat system of Eve:
http://www.youtube.com/ccpgames#p/c/F614A7A6461E61E1/1/08hmqyejCYU

(For actual in-game footage, go to 1:37)

Combat system of Star Trek online:
Star Trek Online - Bridge Trailer

Visually and how ships perform against others is going to decide whether this game makes or breaks.  As I am unaware of the past of this company, I can only hope its a decent system.  

What do I like about STOnline?

The ability to visit planets.  Eve has yet to do this (although it is coming soon), so I'll give STO kudos in letting us do this.  Its pretty cool.  

The beaming down to other planets.

The asteroid belts and other spacial stuff is actually pretty cool.  

Avatars are actually pretty well detailed, which surprised me.  And the buildings are interesting too.

Although, if we are all supposed to be captains, what are the rest of the avatars all about?  (On the bridge)

So all in all, I will probably trial it out and see if I like it.  I am unsure if I will like it because it seems like the game is biting off more than it can chew.  The interviews with their devs haven't made me any more secure either.  

King

P.S. Yes, I am comparing apples to oranges.  but its only fair.  Yes, Eve Online will appeal to some while STO will appeal to others.  But I just don't want to see STO become another warhammer.  Hard to say at this point if it will or not.  

[X]

Just so that you are aware. Cryptic created City of Heroes and city of Villains. For my personal tastes, it has been far better than WOW.

I've also compared the videos you showed where the EVE video seem more like cut scenes, most of the STO stuff looks like in game play. You have to expect that to be different.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Just so that you are aware. Cryptic created City of Heroes and city of Villains. For my personal tastes, it has been far better than WOW.

I've also compared the videos you showed where the EVE video seem more like cut scenes, most of the STO stuff looks like in game play. You have to expect that to be different.

Actually, except for the cinematic touches they added, that is basically how ships move and interact.  But yes, you are right in some respect.  And no, I didn't know they had created City of Heroes, but then again I never played that game.  (Never had the time)

However, I'm still willing to try this game despite my nitpicks.  I myself am looking for a Star Trek game that I can sink my teeth into.  So far, most Star Trek games have been disappointing.  I'm hoping this one will be different.  hard to say at this point and time.

King

P.S. Edited my post above with a more accurate representation.  

[VaeVictis1701]

Although, if we are all supposed to be captains, what are the rest of the avatars all about?  (On the bridge)

The other avatars on the bridge are either your bridge crew, (npc) or other players visiting your ship.  Think of the bridge is almost like an in game house.  They have designed it as a place for you to interact with your friends while out in space.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Although, if we are all supposed to be captains, what are the rest of the avatars all about?  (On the bridge)

The other avatars on the bridge are either your bridge crew, (npc) or other players visiting your ship.  Think of the bridge is almost like an in game house.  They have designed it as a place for you to interact with your friends while out in space.

Ahh, thank you.  That is different then.  But certainly is pretty cool.  Be interesting to see how they make that work...

King

[VaeVictis1701]

Ahh, thank you.  That is different then.  But certainly is pretty cool.  Be interesting to see how they make that work...
King

Glad I could help.  From everything that I have read and seen on the topic they are going to make this game very involved and personalized.  Everything about the ship can be customized.  From the exterior, IE. saucer section, nacelles, and body can all be changed and the interior can also be adjusted.  Placement of counsels, the look and type of counsels can be adjusted.  They have also stated that they are going to add other places that you can visit on the ship, IE Captains Ready Room and 10 Foreword.  But this won't be added till after launch. 

[Blackride]

Game looks interesting but after Star Wars Galaxies I am not getting my hopes up too high yet!

[wraith1701]

Everything about this game screams "WIN" to me. :)

[Rico]

Leonard Nimoy is also doing some voice work for the game.  He is doing some intro stuff and some other in-game sequences.

Star Trek Online | Leonard Nimoy Trailer

[VaeVictis1701]

February can't come fast enough.   :(