Star Trek Online

pzr vr6 · 12 Jan 2010 at 16:40

do you have to pay to preorder?

CaptainRAVE · 12 Jan 2010 at 16:40

Datamonkey said:
Hope we get an euro server, other wise maintenance is going to be fun as it will be done when it suits the american polayerbase and not europe also

We won't. But it isn't too bad. It will go down betwen 11am and 1pm for us. With champions it went down daily for the first month, but now only goes down one day per month.

Tombstone · 12 Jan 2010 at 16:41

CaptainRAVE said:
About 150-200 for me. Fine for an MMO, rubbish for a FPS

150-200 is ok.

When I used to play Ultima Online on the US east coast servers my ping was 400-450ms. So 200 isnt a problem

(would still prefer a euro server though for cultural reasons

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cHk4 · 12 Jan 2010 at 16:52

pzr vr6 said:
do you have to pay to preorder?

On steam yes, on other sites no

RDM · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:08

CaptainRAVE said:
We won't. But it isn't too bad. It will go down betwen 11am and 1pm for us. With champions it went down daily for the first month, but now only goes down one day per month.

To be fair Champions is about once a week (normally a Tuesday) and their servers can be a bit flaky at times, especially the authentication server and sometimes the global chat server. It isn't too bad, but can be a bit of a pain at times.

Turambar · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:11

My user name is Garec. I'll probably be looking for a fleet since I don't know anyone else who will be playing. Used to run a clan in Conan but that failed miserably so doubt I'll be trying to start my own fleet this time.

gord · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:13

What's the betting I get home and the torrent has sped up and finished!?

Although, even at 100K, its only going to have gotten 3gigs..

another full nighter on the cards.

eekfek · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:16

CaptainRAVE said:
We won't. But it isn't too bad. It will go down betwen 11am and 1pm for us. With champions it went down daily for the first month, but now only goes down one day per month.

no EU servers ? is that for good or just beta ? a ping of 150-200 might be okay for PvE but in large PvP battles it will have an impact.

I didnt play Champions but mates who did said it was really quite poor compared to most MMo's.. think I'll go watch a few more vids, chat to peeps I know who are in the beta then decide if I should give away this beta key to someone who might put it to better use

Pyroblaze · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:17

gord said:
What's the betting I get home and the torrent has sped up and finished!?

Although, even at 100K, its only going to have gotten 3gigs.. another full nighter on the cards.

If you can't wait try this link http://games.on.net/file/31515/Star_Trek_Online_Beta_Client_v20091228

It's a slightly older client but only took me a few hours to get it downloaded and patched up.

spudbynight · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:22

My download of the client just completed!

I have some doubts about this game and the beta will give me an idea of whether to sub or not.

EvilGrin · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:23

CaptainRAVE said:
I believe with Cryptic in California.

Speculation is that it'll be hosted same location as Champions Online, which is apparantly in Boston.

WotDa · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:23

I appear to be @Jazazze should anyone desire to add me.

Tombstone · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:24

EvilGrin said:
Speculation is that it'll be hosted same location as Champions Online, which is apparantly in Boston.

East coast instead of west then

rippling · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:27

my user name is mrcgibb cant wait now

pzr vr6 · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:31

do i have to pay for preorder?

CaptainRAVE · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:33

rippling said:
my user name is mrcgibb cant wait now

Cant seem to add you. Sure that is right?

Frenzy · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:34

har, just finished downloading at work. Going to burn it to dvd then install at home

rippling · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:38

CaptainRAVE said:
Cant seem to add you. Sure that is right?

hmmm try rippling lol

CaptainRAVE · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:41

rippling said:
hmmm try rippling lol

That worked

Pyroblaze · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:42

Server is up i think, at least it's allowing me to make a character.