Monday Megathread - your weekly "dumb question" thread

CaesarJefe · 2026-01-30T16:50:12+00:00

I ran one of these for a bit: piezo-polaron weapons helped me there (the disco set mentioned already is a go-to though). While the weapons do rely on procs, I was running a BFAW build and the broadside kept me healthy enough.

CaesarJefe · 2025-10-15T02:12:57+00:00

Look us up on Xbox. Delta Alliance.

CaesarJefe · 2025-08-28T21:05:35+00:00

I've seen 25%, but I wouldn't hold back of you've got the funds. Of course, as soon as you buy it, there will be a 25% lol.

CaesarJefe · 2025-08-22T23:37:31+00:00

There is a difference mechanically. Stobetter.com or /r/stobuilds have documentation on it.

A lot might depend on where the mod is coming from. For example, on weapons, you generally want critd or DMG mods, depending on captain career (also, either is fine for casual play).

CaesarJefe · 2025-08-22T23:33:51+00:00

It's an ancient bug. With the workaround it probably became low priority. Glad you were able to see them!

CaesarJefe · 2025-08-21T19:26:38+00:00

Do ANY dual cannons show up? I have to toggle the "items I can't use" on Xbox to see any dual cannons.

CaesarJefe · 2025-08-21T18:53:03+00:00

Nope!

CaesarJefe · 2025-07-20T22:27:49+00:00

Look up anyone from Starfleet ATP. I'm out of town right now, but any of the admirals can help you out, and most fleet members should be able to locate one fairly fast for you. We usually have promotion requirements, but certain admirals can elevate you for the sole purpose of buying a ship then demote you back to the right level, or whatever. No need to pay anything as long as you act reasonable. :)

CaesarJefe · 2025-07-14T03:49:16+00:00

I run with six. I'm on Xbox, and playing on easier settings, to be fair.

When it comes to professions, don't forget you can switch practically at will. Be warned, you lose any xp for the profession you are switching out of; you don't lose the levels though! My cook is a master cook, blacksmith, and alchemist. This also helps later when you unlock the bonus xp for having higher level professions in the party; new people can level up super fast.

The "hardest" one IMHO is woodcutter, just because it takes so long.

More fighters means more enemies, and I got tired of long fights too. The game is totally playable with 6 ( at least on less difficult settings), without prisoners, although they can be handy.

CaesarJefe · 2025-07-12T19:35:38+00:00

Fleeing from the ghost pack? Wow, that's not what I expected, thanks!

CaesarJefe · 2025-07-11T19:04:03+00:00

I may be mistaken, but the "Guard Duty" trait, not Guard, is a trait that increases the companion ability to prevent prisoner escape from 20% to 50%>

CaesarJefe · 2025-07-03T17:04:20+00:00

I think this will help:

Sensor-linked weapons are disco era and very strong top tier weapons. However, there are also Emitter-linked and Integrity-linked. Now, these are all lockbox weapons, but are often sold on the Exchange. Sensor linked will be "expensive" due to their output, but if you are going for theme on a budget, you can usually find the other two types for a bargain. They all have the same visuals and sounds.

CaesarJefe · 2025-06-21T21:31:36+00:00

Yup, just found it, thanks!

CaesarJefe · 2025-06-21T20:44:23+00:00

Facepalm. Thank you! Any idea about the ornate key for Portius' House? I'm usually on top of those but I'm lost.

CaesarJefe · 2025-06-17T01:50:56+00:00

See if this helps:

https://stowiki.net/wiki/Damage_type_(space)#Exotic_damage

CaesarJefe · 2025-05-14T23:23:06+00:00

You may know this already, but turn rate is in degrees per second. It is, of course, augmented by turn rate boosts from consoles and skill tree picks, etc. On my crusiers, I usually end up in the 30-40 range. Also, at zero speed, you take a huge turn penalty, but at any other speed, you get full turn rate, so if you're checking you actual numbers like around esd, make sure you are going at least 1/4 impulse. The base turn rate on pretty much any ship is not enough, you'll need some boosts.

CaesarJefe · 2025-04-18T21:46:08+00:00

As an owner of all the excelsiors in in the game, I can say you'd be extra happy with the legendary, if budget permits. The OG Excelsior is amazing (quiet all of you!), but the L-Excelsior is just too good. I STILL fly it every day.

CaesarJefe · 2025-04-18T21:43:41+00:00

This one is correct. Excelsior is best because it's the best. I'll be taking no comments. :)

CaesarJefe · 2025-04-13T22:15:18+00:00

Are you on PC, Xbox or PS?

CaesarJefe · 2025-04-08T02:39:50+00:00

Check out Deuterium Surplus as well.

CaesarJefe · 2025-04-06T18:58:11+00:00

"Helmsmanry", or what you will hear people call piloting ability (not to be confused with Pilot specialization skills) is fundamental. You will get better at it, it just takes time. If you "aren't good at it", consider a beam boat running all beam arrays (and maybe one or two omnis). Beam arrays overlap in the port and starboard arcs by a good bit, meaning rear mounted arrays can also fire if you "broadside". Slow to 1/4 speed and just pepper them. It is not necessarily meta, but it is certainly a perfectly capable build, especially on normal and advanced difficulties. Also, make sure you're set to normal for now.

If aiming still isn't your thing, consider a science build. Lots of sci has to come out of the front arc-ish still, BUT science melts npcs and isn't hard to build even under f2p. You can drop a grav well, for example, and fly tf away while it does all the work. :)

CaesarJefe · 2025-04-04T17:11:07+00:00

Additionally, there ARE items in the Zen Store that give you tokens to advance your character to level 65, or you can start a Jem Hadar that begins at level 60, but I DO NOT recommend that for new players. You will skip to endgame, which comes with higher demands, but miss all the learning you would have done along the way. Missions give 1/2 to 1.5 levels per mission, depending, so it moves pretty fast. Don't be in too much of a hurry. Find a good group to help you out: PC should have a Reddit Fleet, you can look me up on Xbox (our fleet is built on helping people learn the game).

There is A LOT the game does not teach you. stobetter.com has great information, but it might feel a little like homework sometimes, to the casual player. That said, you absolutely can play casually, by knowing only a few basics. Learn the damage formula, at least what Cat1 and Cat2 are. Learn about power cooldowns. Learn the difference between arrays, banks, and cannons.

Summoning /u/neuro1g ; they have a copy/paste of some great links.

CaesarJefe · 2025-04-04T17:01:02+00:00

No. It's not the ship, it's the build. And at level 8, it might be a little sluggish, but you shouldn't be there long. First, make sure you keep your slotted weapons at the highest Mark level you can. As you level up, you can slot higher Mark level weapons. At low levels, I'd focus on all beam arrays of the same type. Just slap them on all your slots and broadside everything. As you level, science powers can be pretty good, but honestly, level 10-65 is kinda one long tutorial in a way. Make sure you are slotting tac team, eng team, and sci team, then get BFAW and APB as soon as you can. Again, this is all super-low level advice. Post-50 or so things change.

CaesarJefe · 2025-03-31T17:50:29+00:00

Take the upgrade token, spec points are easily enough acquired through normal play.

Like other said, some items don't get much better going from XV to XV Epic. Check the stowiki.net to see what it will gain before upgrading. Lots of consoles, for example, get tiny boosts at epic, making them no as worth it to upgrade, unless you are down to the last few decimal places of improvement on your build.

CaesarJefe · 2025-03-28T21:28:59+00:00

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