Star Trek Online Beta: Set Phasers to Fun - Part 03

It's hard watching Brad play MMOs..

KHANNNNN!!!!

I repeat: endurance run!! 

Wow, I need a computer and some money so I can get this.  Also, I'd like to add my voice to the "Brad, slow down" chorus.

Anyone know at what times the guys are playing?

Okay, this video convinced me to try this 7GB bad boy out. But only for the weekend, I'm not into the mmo thing.

That guy is so easy to beat u noobs.

Im not sure if this works on Windows 7, but you guys can always plug in extra keyborads so that dave and vinny can help too. As long as the keys don't match they can help too. I used to do this to play Typing of the dead with my friends who couldn't type well when they come over.

That battle with the big ship was somewhat painful to watch. Brad is kind of bad at games.

Man, that last fight was awesome!  :)

Would this be great live? 
 

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is making me want to preorder this just to play the beta.......must.....resist.......buying.....impulse.....aaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

I get the feeling I'm going to have to repeat this for the whole serie: 
Guys you do more damage if you AIM by pressing C!
 
And don't forget  to roll if your shield gets low.

LOL Brad made that fight with battleship way harder then it should have being :)  Still, the result that counts!

Endurance run ftw! Right!? ...right?

set phasers to pun

Oh man, I couldn't not sign up for the Beta after watching these. Currently downloading the client.
 
*sigh*, only 7-9 hours left until finished.
 
Edit: The ending was great, especially Vager's comment.

EPIC

I guess the video is popular because it won't download faster than just a few KBPS.

Its very frustrating to watch brad play, sometimes I just want to rip the mouse and keyboard away from brads hands haha 
 
Although I have to say, that battle was totally epic

" Anybody know what the computer's specs were that this game was played on at giant bomb? I got a quad core with a 8800GT (at 1920x1200) and i don't think mine runs quite as smooth. "

I don't know if it has been mentioned, but you can switch between hand-to-hand or your rifle by pressing "Z" or clicking the button on the far left of your action bar.

" @kenya24 said:

" @James0890 said:

"  I'd be so much more excited about this game if it wasn't an MMO, I'd love to play a good single player role playing Star Trek game. "

I agree "

Star Trek KOTOR? I'd play that! "

The main thing that is wrong with this game is I have no idea what in the hell leveling up does, I don't know where to focus my skill points it is really confusing, not as bad as Eve though Jesus that game makes me cringe and its not from a lack of playing games nothing makes any sense!

" @Mjolnir: 
 
There are currently 3477 keys remaining for this giveaway.  There're still plenty of keys floating around if you want in, brethren. "

" @James0890 said:

"  I'd be so much more excited about this game if it wasn't an MMO, I'd love to play a good single player role playing Star Trek game. "

I agree "

After spending some time with this game, it seems pretty alright. My only complaints are the ship controls are really wonky. The ship combat looks awesome but actual firing your weapons and trying to maneuver is really tough. The ground combat is much better if a tad simple. But that's probably because I only have a couple skills so far. On the contrary though, all the menus and stats are extremely complicated and seem very inaccessible. Most of time in Star Trek Online was similar to all my time with Eve Online where I'm just saying "WHAT DOES ANY OF THIS MEAN?!" Obviously, this is something that will get better with time but one of the most important things about MMOs, as World of Warcraft has proven, is accessibility and I feel that STO might alienate some people.
 
Overall, though, I'm liking it. The shooting feels fun, especially for a MMO. And its got a very action-y feel which is especially welcome with MMOs. Cryptic also did a great job of nailing the Star Trek vibe. I doubt I'll be playing after the beta but for a game that I thought looked real bad, it was a pleasant surprise.

Brad isn't good at games. 
 
But I still love him.

I love this series. It's a rollercoaster of emotion - from Brad driving way too fast, to watching comrades die before your glassy fish-like eyes. Such beautiful despair.

FOR THE HORDE!!!!!!
 
Wrong game........

UGGGH i just preordered this on steam.................................. so much for revision. 
 
btw my middle name is definatly gonna be Tunoku

Vager's comment at the end was epic.

So far this game looks pretty damn good. I might have to fork over another $200 for a permanent account.

I thought the game was hard so I hoped to get some tips from here, but I'm sad to say Brad plays even worse than I do. How do they expect someone to be able to fight 20 battleships alone (that happened to me once).

45:15 LECHUCK JOINS SPACE NEON LOBSTERS!!!

" Anybody know what the computer's specs were that this game was played on at giant bomb? I got a quad core with a 8800GT (at 1920x1200) and i don't think mine runs quite as smooth. "

Dudes need to turn up the volume on your recordings, I can barely hear you speak.

Can't wait to see the next one. I keep playing along with the videos, either a few quests ahead or behind.