Posted earlier today in response to a question in the forums about PVP DMG modifiers: This one, I can comment on. We’re working on changes right now that will remove these [Mod]s from future crafted items. After examining their effectiveness, their intended audience, and their intended use-cases, we decided that rolling these in as random equipment suffixes is not a great idea. And that, if … Continue reading Borticus confirms: PVP [Mods] on Player Crafted Items going Bye-Bye Soon™

Updated:  The idea caught some attention. *finger crossed* @LootCritter This was a great write up that I've passed around for review. Thanks! — Salami_Inferno (STO) (@Salami_Inferno) May 28, 2015 Amidst the hubbub over the pearls and how you earn free ships during special events, an interesting discussion started to emerge around lockbox ships.  Currently lockbox ships are ‘bind to character’ upon opening, unlike Zen store ships which become account … Continue reading An Interesting Conversation – Lockbox Ships: Would you pay to unlock it on all your alts?

I stumbled on these guys a few times in the past, and have enjoyed the banter and discussion about the changes within Star Trek Online.  Brought together by Oden Knight, and featuring a cast of characters (see below the Youtube Link) they offer some valuable insights into the game we all love. What stands out in this episode is a great discussion on the validity of lockbox ships, … Continue reading The SHOW – Another great podcast about Star Trek Online.

Research & Development Weekend May 21 – May 25 Lohlunat Summer Festival June 4 – July 9 Bonus Marks Weekend June 18 – June 22 Bonus Experience Weekend July 2 – July 6 Continue reading Calendar Updates: Lohlunat Summer Festival June 4th – July 9th

Today was a good day, for a number of reasons. The current R&D promotion is one I’ve come to ‘greedily enjoy’ like a Ferengi counting latinum.  First – you get much needed resources from the boxes themselves.  Whether you like to craft (I do), or you simply break them apart for resell, the R&D packages on a normal day are a great deal.  Secondly theres a … Continue reading Not a fan of lockboxes, but man do I love R&D Promotions.

Busy week for me, personally and at work, AND I downloaded Galactic Civilizations 3.  If you like turn based 4x strategy, this is the new gold standard. Holodeck Updates this week are sparse, in part do to the holdback on the release of ‘House Pegh’ from the 21st to the 28th of May.  The holdback is a great sign that the team is willing to take … Continue reading News Round-Up – Holodeck Updates, a new mission delayed, and a rumour quashed.

Let me reminisce for a moment. When you look at combat movies from the second world war, one stands out for me personally and that’s “Destination Tokyo” starring Cary Grant.  So what the heck does that have to do with the Romulan Pilot ship?  Let me explain. I don’t remember what first drew me to it.  It’s black & white. It stars people I sort of … Continue reading PILOT SHIPS – FIRST IMPRESSIONS, PART III: Jaeih Class PILOT WARBIRD

First off, nice going with the last minute mea culpae (reprinted below).  The account wide unlocks are a great way to handle most of the fireworks.  For anyone who was saving for another alt, they’re taken care of.  Even players who were not finished can still get their goals. You have to agree that the backlash was certainly something that could have been avoided. Putting out … Continue reading Psssst. Salami. Over here.

UPDATED: apparently this is only ONE list of three.  And he has access to a large format printer, and is willing to use it. Posted minutes ago: Server Latency Hit List! This is the list your systems team is attacking to resolve latency issues. @trekonlinegamepic.twitter.com/O4zO07Xja6 An 11×17 page, single spaced list. Sweet Jumping Issue-tracking!  Not end-of-the-world long, but I’d love to get a weekly update Mr. … Continue reading UPDATED: Salami Inferno posts Latency Issues List 

I never felt sorry for Captain Smirk at times like these. He was largely ineffectual as a community mod and had become the whipping boy for player frustrations. Laughing Trendy on the other hand deserves a big warm hug after having to put up with another set of poorly planned changes to the game. My idea is this: Star Trek Online has always been evolving.  Its part … Continue reading Small Victories, Major Disappointments – This week in Holodeck Updates.