Friday, January 22, 2010

Star Trek Online Impressions and Tips for n00bs

The game is a bit lacking in the diplomatic department, however the game takes place during a war with the Klingons. It only makes sense that combat would be the primary means of advancement. The game is combat focused with skills being allocated to combat (for engineering and tactical officers), and healing/combat buffs (for science officers). I'm Lt. Commander 6 and the game has really opened up. I have missions in almost every sector block. However, the game can be a bit daunting to new players.

Tips for new players:

1. Sulu is in the Admiral's Office (but you can hail with him through your communicator after you make initial contact).

2. Never charge into groups of enemies. While it saves time to go in at full impulse and get the fight started it also drains power from your weapons, shields, and aux power. Full impulse until you're about 12-15 km out, restore your energy settings and avoid instant death.

3. The Emergency Power to Shields I ability will save your life. Find a Science Bridge Officer with that ability as soon as possible.

4. Badges of Exploration act as currency for the Requisition Officers. If you need new weapons, shields, consoles, ect. you can earn Badges of Exploration through exploration missions and purchase these items. Exploration missions open up around Lt. 3, talk to Lt. Grall and Sulu.

5. Pick up your drops, too many people leave the drops sitting in space. Since they can't be picked up by anyone else the materials go unused. The drops are little yellow "things". The drop might contain a new phaser array or shields.

As for beta codes I received mine through fileplanet.com, check the STO website for other locations. The open beta runs through 1/28/2010. Head start begins on 1/29/2010 for pre-orders, and the game officially launches 2/2/2010. If you pre-order you will receive a beta key.

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