Interview with Star Trek Online's Design Director 35
eldavojohn writes "In a brief QJ article about STO, the Glen Dahlgren (Design Director of Star Trek Online) mentions a few details about STO:
What makes this interesting is that there have been a lot of indicators that STO will be aiming to achieve 'high-end content' and not just combat content. It's becoming obvious that MMO's new to the scene need to offer consumers more than just combat content. Will STO be able to coax both the Sims Online and World of Warcraft crowds?"Dahlgren insists that it's still too early to reveal the game's specifics and in-depth details, but tells that players will be able to choose whether to group in space or join a crewed ship. Gamers will also be able to fly more powerful ships and vessels and the captain will have some incredible abilities that players will surely look forward to. He also reveals that they are currently working on ensuring that new players will get the help they need when faced with unfamiliar terrain. There won't be auto-leveling of characters but they will provide tools to make off-line time valuable to the online experience.
Klingon Faction (Score:5, Funny)
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Ensign down! (Score:3, Funny)
I always thought Star Trek would make a great MMO - why? When the ensign dies, he can respawn and nobody will question it, because nobody cares about poor little ensign Ricky.
... KHAAAAAAAN!
Oh the HORROR!!! (Score:3, Funny)
You have contracted Wesley Crusher.
You: Ah crap, evasive action!!!
[Computer]
Wesley has screwed up your ship. Please wait one episode for the problem to rectify itself.
You: Well, needed a bathroom break anyway.