c/star-trek

I've spent a couple of hours (2.2, to be precise) with the "Outposts Unknown" demo since it was released on Steam, and I thought I'd share my thoughts on what I've played so far.

First off, I'm a longtime fan of citybuilders, and so I came into this with high hopes. From what I've played so far, my hopes are...not as high as they were, but I think there's still promise.

It's also worth noting that despite being marketed as a demo, it feels more like an open beta, with the game begging you to leave them feedback every time you play. I hope that this means there's room for improvement before the game launches.

I was a little surprised that you don't quite get the "SimCity" experience of simply plopping down the buildings you want to build - instead, you get an initial away team on the surface of a planet, and you dispatch them to gather resources, conduct research, and stuff like that. Once you've gathered enough resources, you can build your various buildings and structures.

It plays...fine, though it's a little unintuitive. I had to work out on my own how to gather minerals effectively (and to be honest, I'm not sure I've fully worked it out). The game offers objectives to build certain structures, but the guidance on how to do it is minimal, and I'm actually currently stuck on one of them, because I'm not sure how to accomplish it. A more robust tutorial, or at least some ToolTips, would be welcome.

The game looks and sounds...also fine. The buildings at least resemble the SNW aesthetic, though I think they could do better on that front. Everything looks a little too polished, in my opinion. The graphics seem good, but not great - it almost looks like it could run on an iPad or something. The music sounds appropriately Trekkie, but is also pretty forgettable (so, 90s Trekkie).

The small amount of story that I've covered is bare-bones, but I really haven't progressed very far. I'm in a system with a weird anomaly in it, the planet is radioactive, stuff like that. I'm not sure how deep it's going to go, since this type of game isn't exactly known for storytelling.

Overall, it hasn't grabbed my attention in the way I'd hope it would, but I remain hopeful for its development. I'd like to hear your thoughts, if you've given it a go.

Warp speed, engaged! Star Trek: Warp is a card battler that combines deep gameplay, unique mechanics, and the joy of collecting and customizing powerful decks that feature characters and ships from across the Star Trek universe.

Hi everybody, I was trying to do something different, today I will show you the first episode of Star Trek Mar del Plata, a 5 or 10 episode story set in the year 2390.

The story was uploaded to AO3 and Wattpad as well. AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/86718566/chapters/229523681

EDIT: Is easier to read on AO3, have this in mind before start reading.

Episode 1: Under the Surface.

Captain's Log, Stardate 67448: This is our first mission after spending months conducting reconnaissance operations throughout Federation space since the crew was assigned to this vessel. A crew of 298 individuals aboard a starship capable of bringing up to 400 lifeforms. It is an honor to know that I am the only benzite captain selected to command an Argentum-class starship, the USS Mar del Plata. We now find ourselves fully prepared to begin the terraforming of a Class M planet. The only person I know well is my first officer, Commander Antos, a bajoran with a multicultural outlook and personality—something I feel I can learn a great deal from. Unlike him, I possess a strong sense of patriotism toward my own species. Even so, I have come to appreciate the cultural differences that unite us within the Federation and Starfleet, not as barriers, but as strengths.

On the viewscreen, a frozen planet could be seen, its clouds so thick that it resembled a gray pearl suspended in space. "Helmsman Stross, are we ready?" "We are in position. Engineering team has already deployed the probes. All alignments are complete. We are ready to begin terraforming the planet," said the Klingon pilot, who also handled communications—two roles in one, a small distinction of Argentum-class starships. "Confirmed," said the captain. "Doctor Carmen, are the planetary scans being monitored?" "Yes. The science team and I are overseeing everything from Sickbay." Doctor Carmen replied through the intercom. "Commander Antos, do the honors." "Yes, sir." The bajoran commander began pressing the controls beside his chair. Each one regulated a different variable: temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind patterns, precipitation, cloud cover, atmospheric composition. It was like playing god with the touch of a hand. Slowly, the ice covering the planet's oceans began to melt. The clouds accelerated to extraordinary speeds. Rain appeared across different regions as the seas returned to a state they had not known for centuries. The planet, which had resembled a small gray pearl, was now becoming a dark pearl. Storms gave rise to hurricanes while the starship remained in absolute calm. The entire crew watched attentively. It was like witnessing the formation of Earth compressed into a matter of minutes. The commander worked with the support of the entire science and engineering staff. If anything went wrong, it had to be reported immediately, but he was the one shaping the destiny of a world. With calculated precision, he continued calibrating the planet. The captain watched him, a faint smile forming on his face as he admired just how capable his first officer was. After forty minutes, they decided to allow the remainder of the terraforming process to proceed naturally. For now, the mission was an undeniable success. The skies had cleared, the nearby star cast color across the atmosphere, the oceans reflected its light, and the continents were beginning to thaw. The captain addressed the crew: "What you have witnessed today is a remarkable achievement. This terraforming operation will be taught in Starfleet classrooms. It is an accomplishment worthy of celebration. I believe it deserves a round of applause." Throughout the USS Mar del Plata, the crew rose to their feet and applauded. But Helmsman Stross suddenly stopped and looked down at his console. "Captain, we're receiving an incoming transmission." "From a nearby vessel?" "No... it's coming from the planet itself!" The captain frowned in confusion. Commander Antos glanced toward him, equally puzzled. The capta…

I just find this masterpiece.

Soon I'm gonna upload a fanfic I tried to wrote down, but I have the final thing to add: stardate.

I found a page, but I'm not sure if it is correct: https://www.hillschmidt.de/gbr/sternenzeit.htm

Somebody can give me a hand with this?

I've followed this guy for a while and he does very well thought out videos on why different stories are so profound, and Star Trek comes up regularly. Thought you'd enjoy

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Among the other sessions will be a conversation with actress Jeri Ryan, known for her role in the Star Trek universe, about contemporary female role models in TV and in science fiction in particular, plus a chat between Zucker and Nicholas Meyer, director of several Star Trek films. The festival will also host a special preview screening of an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The fourth season of the series will debut, following the event, on July 23, on Paramount+.

Also on the games front with all the recent news dropping like Shadow Frontier and Outposts Unknown, a short but interesting interview with the person in charge of Paramount's Games Group.

More new gaming coming. For Windows/Mac via Steam.

Something I notice comparing pictures, how the makeup is less notable in newest entries of Star Trek.

I have the feeling Deep Space Nine was the peak of makeup effects, like nowdays is a lost art.

What you think?

Star Trek horror game incoming, I guess. Michelle Forbes returns as Ro Laren, your main character in the game.