BorticusCryptic dropped this little tidbit a few minutes ago. Great news – the crafting of Omega upgrades will remain as a feature in a new ‘Special Projects’ research school.  Players who’ve ‘stocked up’ on traces can continue crafting the special zero-dill cost upgrades as long as they have materials handy.  I sense a decent after market on the source materials in the future. This also … Continue reading Omega Particle Research Projects to remain after 5th Anniversary Ends

Apology accepted Captain Needa SalamiInferno. The new executive producer Stephen Ricossa responded to the overwhelming dissatisfaction over the dilithium nerf with the following post moments: First of all, I would like to apologize on behalf of the Star Trek Online team for the incorrect information posted in the Dilithium Weekend blog and the confusion that followed. Even though the in-game calendar text for the event … Continue reading Apology accepted Captain Needa. Dilithium Weekend is now a Dilithium Week.

UPDATE: Omega crafting is being extended indefinitely. Meanwhile – after lying incorrectly posting information as to rewards, and then redacting the comments… (As I did just there) The additional nerf  accidental change to multiple omega projects seems to be ‘another’ unintended error. BorticusCryptic posts details on the revised Omega mini-game rewards: Hey guys. We’d like to put an end to speculation over this, and instead … Continue reading UPDATE: BorticusCryptic – We’ve boosted rewards on the minigame *smile*

New STO Overlord SalamiInferno has decreed the weekend be extended to a week long event, due to the poor communication.  We thank him.  Still sucks losing the bonus dilithium on marks though. Another fine moment in Star Trek Online quality control, or an intentional bait & switch move?  After allowing marks and contraband* to earn the 50% bonus conversion value, Cryptic has removed those bonuses … Continue reading UPDATED: Cheap Move Cryptic – Bait & Switch on the Dilithium Weekend, Cryptic Frost Confused

*spoilers ahead* The Dust to Dust Maze The maze obstacle map is simple enough that either the left or right-hand rule (follow one wall only to exit the map) will guide you through soon enough.  There is no time limit of completing the maze.  If you wish to have the Kobali bridge officer, and don’t find her by going left, simply turn around at the … Continue reading Dust to Dust Maze Map

THIS is the kind of communication we need more of, and it’s really welcome. I hope you are all enjoying STOs 5th anniversary. Our first 5 year mission is completed, and we look forward to the next 5 years. I wanted to give you a heads up on some known issues that we are working on. Some of these were mentioned in other threads, but … Continue reading Captain Gecko FYI on upcoming Bug Fixes

A Dedicated Executive Producer – YAY! Earlier this afternoon we got word of a leadership change at Star Trek Online, with Stephen Ricossa taking over as Executive Producer for the departing Stephen D’Angelo who’s returning to focus his talents as Chief Technology Officer. Star Trek Online has been privileged to have a great history of Executive Producers through its lifetime. Stephen D’Angelo has most recently … Continue reading Big Chair Changes; Ricossa in as EP, plus hints of new sector maps in Season 10.

@Borticuscryptic clarified the issue this morning: Omega Upgrades are currently applying the correct amount of Research (or chance for rarity-up), and it is twice the amount applied by an Experimental Kit. The results you are seeing in the UI appear to be inconsistent because… ** pulls back the curtain ** … Research % is calculated as a ratio, based on the amount of Tech Points being … Continue reading Apparantly Omega Tech upgrades do work; it’s a UI issue which will be corrected.

Listening to this weeks PriorityOne podcast with Guest CaptainGecko, and he’s covered a number of topics. Things that stand out: Goal to to treat XP and dilithium as a true time currency Cool-downs coming to all patrols (Argala mentioned) Argala is getting decreased XP rewards Dilithium should be earn-able at a rate of 480 per 15 minutes of game time Season ten is due in … Continue reading Priority One #207 Take Aways: Season 10 hints, Argala XP decrease and CD incoming to patrols

Two quick updates: Don’t Retire your Extra Bridge Officers quite yet.  Gecko confirmed in a tweet this evening that not all is functioning yet (like  those rare skills), but they’re coming soon.  Personally I’m loving the new system, but can’t help but wonder where the in-game communication was.  So many complaints in the channels, no amount of siding with Cryptic seems to soothe pissed off … Continue reading #STO-5-ANN Update – Hang on to your BOFFS, and Omega Particle Tech not working as Intended.