Cryptic Studios has published an FAQ which answers many common inquiries about their vision for Star Trek Online

When does the game take place?
Approximately 30 years after the events in Star Trek Nemesis. The game starts in 2409. Technology has advanced and the galaxy is a much more volatile place.

What races will we be able to play?
The plan is Human, Vulcan, Andorian, Klingon, Orion, Gorn, and several others. You will also be able to create your own race with its own custom look and attributes.

Will everyone be the Captain of their own ship?
Yes, but you will have to earn the responsibility and skill to command larger and more powerful vessels. Remember, in Star Trek as well as naval tradition, whoever commands the ship is the "Captain," even if it is not your current rank.

Read more here.

Will you need to have to have an internet connection to play Star Trek Online?
Yes.

Heh!

Anyhow, sounds good so far. Looks like they've got the idea of teaming covered.

Sweet, they will have transwarp conduit technology. Thank you Captain Janeway.

This game is going to be the shizzle.

Lame, still looks like its going to be a Ding/Gratz/loot game. I was really hoping they would do something more in keeping with Star trek. Like player crews and the like.

Looks like its going to be slightly less mediocre than perpetuals idea.

Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Lame, still looks like its going to be a Ding/Gratz/loot game. I was really hoping they would do something more in keeping with Star trek. Like player crews and the like.

 

Looks like its going to be slightly less mediocre than perpetuals idea.

I'm a gamer before I am a Star Trek fan, and I think that having player crews may be a novel idea but would be boring as all hell. Having ship interiors and NPC crew walking around to liven things up would be enough for me in terms of immersion.

I just hope like hell that Ship-to-Ship combat is remotely similar to how combat in Starfleet Command (1 or 2, not 3) played out; emulated functions found in Starfleet Battles. 

If this plays anything like that piece of shit StarTrek:Legacy game it will be a complete flop.  Legacy is by far the greatest piece of StarTrek crap I've ever came across.  Bethseda made a VERY smart decision by ditching them; frick'n muppets who don't understand what gamers want.  Take Note of this Cryptic!

Also, I like the idea that players are able to create unique races for them to play.  That is one hell of a novel idea in the world of Star Trek!!

Originally posted by VirgoThree

I'm a gamer before I am a Star Trek fan, and I think that having player crews may be a novel idea but would be boring as all hell. Having ship interiors and NPC crew walking around to liven things up would be enough for me in terms of immersion.

Damn, I'm a Trek fan before game - which means I'm gonna be playing it as I'm playing SWG...

Anyway, it's gonna be RL-tearing - perhaps KotORonline might compete with it....

Originally posted by VirgoThree

Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Lame, still looks like its going to be a Ding/Gratz/loot game. I was really hoping they would do something more in keeping with Star trek. Like player crews and the like.

 

Looks like its going to be slightly less mediocre than perpetuals idea.

 

I'm a gamer before I am a Star Trek fan, and I think that having player crews may be a novel idea but would be boring as all hell. Having ship interiors and NPC crew walking around to liven things up would be enough for me in terms of immersion.

I agree. Having am NPC crew would work better than people manning bridge stations while in combat. In theory having players run those stations sounds like a great idea but in practice I think it would be difficult to pull off. Actually I think there could be a middle ground in between. I think it could be possible to have maybe two or three other players with you on the bridge and have the rest as NPC. Your two or three friends could pick the station they want to play and have NPC's fill in the rest. But having 5 or 6 or more people coordinate together on a bridge may prove to be cumbersome.

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Originally posted by keltic1701

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Originally posted by VirgoThree

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Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Lame, still looks like its going to be a Ding/Gratz/loot game. I was really hoping they would do something more in keeping with Star trek. Like player crews and the like.
 
Looks like its going to be slightly less mediocre than perpetuals idea.

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I'm a gamer before I am a Star Trek fan, and I think that having player crews may be a novel idea but would be boring as all hell. Having ship interiors and NPC crew walking around to liven things up would be enough for me in terms of immersion.

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I agree. Having am NPC crew would work better than people manning bridge stations while in combat. In theory having players run those stations sounds like a great idea but in practice I think it would be difficult to pull off. Actually I think there could be a middle ground in between. I think it could be possible to have maybe two or three other players with you on the bridge and have the rest as NPC. Your two or three friends could pick the station they want to play and have NPC's fill in the rest. But having 5 or 6 or more people coordinate together on a bridge may prove to be cumbersome.

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I'd like to see your ship interior looked at as a form of housing. Anyone on your team can come in, and you can get different things to decorate it. Would be handy for housing all of the loot you've plundered 'exploring' other planets.

I wouldn't consider myself a Star Trek fan but I enjoyed watching all of the Series.

There's so much more they can do with the Star Trek License but clearly they want to go the easy way and just make everyone a "captain" and just give loads of assignments(quests).

So far the game is really looking like its just gonna be another MMO in the Market.

it looks to me like its going to be an EVE clone where you get to wander round on the occasional planet i was hoping it wouldn't be like that it makes me sad

also be sure to check out the un-official FAQ which is much larger than the official and full of information that has been confirmed :)

sto-zone.com/unofficialFAQ.html

Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Lame, still looks like its going to be a Ding/Gratz/loot game. I was really hoping they would do something more in keeping with Star trek. Like player crews and the like.

 

Looks like its going to be slightly less mediocre than perpetuals idea.

and Jack said the game will not be a Level based system  also player crews are not out of the question for a future expansion :) as they do need to take time to make sure it is fun for everyone and not just the person flying and the person shooting heh

its a trap!

Originally posted by mindspat

f this plays anything like that piece of shit StarTrek:Legacy game it will be a complete flop.  Legacy is by far the greatest piece of StarTrek crap I've ever came across. 

You obviously didn't play DS9: Dominion Wars... corrupt save games, broken multi-player at launch (requiring a then-massive patch to fix).  :)

Personally I loved Star Trek Bridge Commander.  I remember playing that game for hours apon hours and days apon days when it came out.  Joining a fleet and having "wars".  Ahhh that was fun.