Fleet Night: The Big Dig
Submitted by Peregrin on April 8, 2010 - 6:59am
We had:
CT
Per
Dman/Chargex
Pandaren/BlueInsector
Syl
CT suggested we try a Fleet Action, which in some ways is kind of like a Task Force in CoH, but multiple teams are able to join the same instance. Up to 20 people can be in the same Fleet action.
In this case we went for 'The Big Dig' and without much in the way of spoilers I'll try to comment.
We started with a team of 4 but Syl joined late and couldn't get into the instance... might have been the level of the character though. There was another team in the instance with us, but I don't think either was full, so we were taking on a 20 person instance with only probably 8.
Some things I learned:
- Know your missions objectives. If there's a guide read it, even if it spoils some of the story's surprise.
- You should pay attention to mission objectives instead of just trying to kill every mob that's in front of you. That would work in most CoH instances, but here they just keep spawning... and spawning.... and spawning... and ambushing... and spawning.
- You should stay with the group. Facing the size of the spawns we had while trying to meet back up with your team spells DEATH!... many many times.
- Watch your back. Some STO mobs will intentionally try to engage in melee while some try to flank you and others keep their original position. Several times I thought we were doing ok when I realized there was another group killing us from behind. I don't know if they were another group we (most likely I) aggro'd or if they were an ambush.
- If there's another team in the instance, stick with them! There really is safety in numbers.
In short, we got slaughtered over and over again. After 3 hours some of us had to log so the team quickly fell apart after 11 EST. However, it seems to me that a couple of teams who communicate and know the mission objectives could easily complete this in under 2 hours.
Although there were some frustrating times, I logged off thinking "Man that was fun." Which frankly surprised me. I'm usually a little more goal oriented, so not finishing something like this should irritate me. Instead I left feeling like we need to organize a decent set of teams to tackle this again!
Thanks for the fun evening guys.
April 8, 2010 - 7:52am
#1
Sorry I missed it last night, all. I ended up working way past the start time for Fleet Night. Glad to see you all ran an event though 
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April 8, 2010 - 8:01am
#2
Missed you, Pax.
You and a bunch of other SG members that I know bought the game but I never see in game....
You and a bunch of other SG members that I know bought the game but I never see in game....
April 8, 2010 - 8:12am
#3
i r teh n00b! i still don't know how to find anybody. and i'm still a n00b in character too, i'm not even a commander yet.
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April 8, 2010 - 8:22am
#4
When are you on, Sean? I bought the 2 extra character slots, so I can join you regardless of what level you're at or which side you're playing.
Have you been invited to the Fleet? I usually check the Fleet Roster to see if anyone's on.
Have you been invited to the Fleet? I usually check the Fleet Roster to see if anyone's on.
April 8, 2010 - 8:26am
#5
I tend to be able to get on after 8PM EST. My toon's name is now Bernard D'Oeuf since his head looks like a purple egg. uhm... I'm not in the fleet yet, afaik. I have run a couple of fleet op type things, and it is ridiculously important to stay with the group even if you're not on a team.
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April 8, 2010 - 8:43am
#6
What's your handle?
April 8, 2010 - 11:02am
#7
If you enlarge you can see the scores.
April 8, 2010 - 11:11am
#8
How the ???? did I end up with 3rd place?
With all of the deaths, are you and I really that good at the ground combat, CT?
Man that's a long roster... didn't seem like there were that many other players on. I wonder if that's multiple instances or if there were some players who dropped....
With all of the deaths, are you and I really that good at the ground combat, CT?
Man that's a long roster... didn't seem like there were that many other players on. I wonder if that's multiple instances or if there were some players who dropped....
April 8, 2010 - 11:13am
#9
I wonder if Ranolf will get credit for completing it?
Also, check out the mini-map in CT's screenshot. See all those red dots? Those are groups of enemies spawning....
Also, check out the mini-map in CT's screenshot. See all those red dots? Those are groups of enemies spawning....
April 8, 2010 - 11:18am
#10
A lot of the score is based on kills and damage dealt. So since we were there for almost the entire action we placed higher. Those scores are only for our instance. And there were some times where I saw 12-15 players on the map. But for that last objective it got really tough. Dawn and I were able to duo the Reman captains eventually and that's how we ended up completing the Fleet Action.
April 8, 2010 - 11:34am
#11
I came in 6th!? I was 9 levels below the enemies and spent most of my time on the ground. Guess my seeker drones did most of the work 
On another note, I have done this instance in 1.5 hours with a group of 15-20 people. So it is a long instance...
On another note, I have done this instance in 1.5 hours with a group of 15-20 people. So it is a long instance...
April 8, 2010 - 12:10pm
#12
Man, I wish I could have been there. I was working, but on a good note next week is day shift, sooo I should be there for fleet night.
My main is LC2 with a really cool T2 science vessal. I really like it for combat, it seems to be a good cross for strength and manueverability. I went on a fleet action in Pi Canaris (I think that was the name of the sector), you are right about getting away from the group, I spent a lot of time respawning...... and trying to catch up with the group.
My main is LC2 with a really cool T2 science vessal. I really like it for combat, it seems to be a good cross for strength and manueverability. I went on a fleet action in Pi Canaris (I think that was the name of the sector), you are right about getting away from the group, I spent a lot of time respawning...... and trying to catch up with the group. __________________
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April 8, 2010 - 1:53pm
#13
I came in 6th!? I was 9 levels below the enemies and spent most of my time on the ground. Guess my seeker drones did most of the work
On another note, I have done this instance in 1.5 hours with a group of 15-20 people. So it is a long instance...
On another note, I have done this instance in 1.5 hours with a group of 15-20 people. So it is a long instance...
Yeah. I was impressed with your placing as well.
1.5 hours isn't really long for this type of instance in an MMO though. Anytime we can do a Task Force in that amount of time (CoH) we're pleased (though there are some pretty short ones as well.)
I'm guessing the STF's are even more intense.
April 8, 2010 - 2:51pm
#14
Yeah, I heard the STF are 3 to 6 hours long...but not being a RA I haven't tried any yet...
April 8, 2010 - 4:03pm
#15
I'm not so sure I didn't have a problem on my side. I tried joining the Crystalline Entity, and I wasn't able to do that either. . . I know previously I've been able to join that fleet action
April 9, 2010 - 11:29am
#16
Missed you, Pax.
You and a bunch of other SG members that I know bought the game but I never see in game....
You and a bunch of other SG members that I know bought the game but I never see in game....
I know I am one of those
I did buy the game, and it did arrive, but I was waiting until I actually had time to play before starting; then I had a friend move here from out of state, and now my computer's battery is dead. 
On a brighter note, I should be able to join you fairly soon. I am just not going to promise any particular date, since if I do that, it tends to birth a conspiracy to make it impossible for me to do so.
April 9, 2010 - 12:21pm
#17
I've had the chance to chat a couple times with you on Vent, Lady, but we haven't really gamed much.
I'm looking forward to it.
I'm keeping a spot open for a low level character so that I can continue to help out new players, so just let me know when you do eventually start playing.
April 9, 2010 - 12:44pm
#18
I'm starting to get the hang of making SP. Went from LC6 to LC9 in pretty short order last night, even with wasting like 45 minutes on a CE where everyone in there was a retard.
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April 9, 2010 - 1:00pm
#19
Nice work Sean.
I might have to work overtime to catch up with my alt now.
I might have to work overtime to catch up with my alt now.
April 9, 2010 - 3:55pm
#20
Sean, you are moving right along, I'm still LC3, and I get on maybe every other day for about an hour...
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April 15, 2010 - 7:02am
#21
Not much activity last night.
Dman/Chargex made it to RA5 (level 45), which makes 3 of us now in the fleet, I think.
Dman and I also managed to get to level 8 on the KDF side.
Next week we have plans to support our lowbies, though, so all of you who bought the game but haven't had much time to play should have no trouble finding help next Wednesday! :goojob:
Dman/Chargex made it to RA5 (level 45), which makes 3 of us now in the fleet, I think.
Dman and I also managed to get to level 8 on the KDF side.
Next week we have plans to support our lowbies, though, so all of you who bought the game but haven't had much time to play should have no trouble finding help next Wednesday! :goojob:
April 15, 2010 - 8:59am
#22
I wasn't on last night as I was sick (still am) with a bad cold. Went to bed early. Will try to be on next week with my low-end toon to help the lowbies.
April 15, 2010 - 11:15am
#23
Will try to be there
April 15, 2010 - 11:20am
#24
SWEET!
CT got on Vent last night and suggested the lowbie theme so I know he'll try to be on.
Now if we can just twist Pax's servo so that he'll show...
CT got on Vent last night and suggested the lowbie theme so I know he'll try to be on.
Now if we can just twist Pax's servo so that he'll show...
April 15, 2010 - 11:30am
#25
Oh, and just how low are we talking about, here? You do know I have never even tried to play this before, right?
April 15, 2010 - 12:09pm
#26
Well, I was on a lvl 6 character helping out War Griff on a lvl 14 character and was actually able to contribute, so I would say as long as you've made it out of the Tutorial and are officially a Leutenant you should be fine.
I'll be logging in with, probably, a lvl 7. We should shoot for 10 or under, I would think.
There's not the obvious difference between levels as there is in CoH.
I'll be logging in with, probably, a lvl 7. We should shoot for 10 or under, I would think.
There's not the obvious difference between levels as there is in CoH.
April 15, 2010 - 1:06pm
#27
Yep, a lvl 1 and a lvl 9 are practically the same, except for a few inherent abilities, I've found, whereas in CoH, a lvl 1 would get destroyed in a lvl 9 mission before auto-sk.
April 15, 2010 - 2:07pm
#28
Gear can make a difference. We should see if we can't put some MKII weapons and shields in the fleet bank for Northern Lady and any other LT's that need spec'd up.
April 15, 2010 - 7:08pm
#29
OMG my inventory is full of LV III, and IV stuff. I need to run to the fleet bank and drop some off. I will most likely be working, I need to roll another lowbie to run this stuff with you guys.
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April 16, 2010 - 6:39am
#30
MKIII stuff is basically vendor crap. Not really worth saving unless its uncommon or rare. It can be bought any time from any regular vendor and often comes with the ship you get at that rank.
MK IV stuff is worth sharing though. It's a little harder to get at the first of the rank. Same holds true for all of the even numbered items. (MK II, IV, X, etc.)
MK IV stuff is worth sharing though. It's a little harder to get at the first of the rank. Same holds true for all of the even numbered items. (MK II, IV, X, etc.)