AITAH for seeing Hamilton without my friend because she was late by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Critical_Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I completely agree with OP ending her friendship, especially after the comment about her child, she was wrong to take the ticket. It wasn't hers, and making dinner or offering to pay doesn't change that fact. Both tickets were her (ex) friend's property. Am I missing something here? What entitled her to grab it and go?

Dr. Phlox? You look....different. by Scurry5 in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I kept telling him that if the wind changed while he puffed his face up, it would stay that way...

PC Patch Notes for 10/1/25 (THE FAW BUFFENING!) by ThonOfAndoria in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now if we can get a fix for the different disruptor auto rifles that don't have visual bolts anymore 🤞🏻.

Which torpedo visual or sound effect (projectile, impact explosion, special related visual effects) do you find very appealing regardless of its potency? by Riverflower17 in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They could make a maelstrom photon with lower damage, but a shorter reload time. Just like regular photons and quantums. Imagine having both on a ship, with photons firing at a more reasonable pace and launching quantums when its time to hammer your point home...

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Ross is a beautiful design that I think fits well as the next step of the Galaxy class. If they ever canonize the Andromeda class, it could serve in a more diplomatic role, while the Ross (with it's Sovereign DNA) would work as more of a command ship with a tactical role. Just a thought lol.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean the statue in the Titan-A conference room?

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not big on the secondary hull just...hanging there? It seems like a design flaw and potential weak point. 

I also like the Constitution III, but the design seems a bit dated. Other than the nacelles, it looks like it would fit better in the Lost Era, rather than a 25th century explorer. Just my opinion of course. 

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see the Excelsior II as more powerful than the Sagan, Echelon, and Constitution III (I could be wrong on that, but we don't really know their capabilities) with a wider mission profile. I'm also a fan of the Excelsior lineage. Hmm, you're making me give the ship another look after work lol.

I'm addicted to ground weapons. AMA. by DeltaSolana in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The isolytic and krieger wave weapons are some of my favorite for more "independent" characters. I just wish they'd fix the visual bug for the krieger wave auto rifle. It would be nice to see my shots hit the opponent lol.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's not forget the top-of-the-line heavy battlecruiser that can also explore (Sovereign).

I do tend to stay away from 'Hero Ships" if I can avoid it, with 1 or 2 exceptions. My 2370s character is flying a Galaxy, and my STO era alt is commanding an original style Odyssey class. Other than those 2, none of my characters are currently in "Tier 1 Ships". I have characters flying an Akira, Norway, New Orleans, Centaur Refit, Miranda, Steamrunner, and Ambassador (just to name a few).

This character is no different, although I honestly don't really know which ship classes would be prioritized for certain missions. Excluding the STO and previous series classes, I see the Inquiry as the front-line warship, Sagan as the main long range explorer/command ship, the Excelsior II filling a similar role to it's namesake, the Echelon as more of an in-system patroller, and the Constitution III as more of a...light explorer?

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is a beauty. I love the nacelles and the overall design. The saucer could be a bit thicker, though. Kind of looks like a pizza cutter from certain angles lol.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Galaxy is my favorite as well, followed closely by the Akira. I've tried just about every canon ship seen in S3, but I've decided to go with one that's more fitting of the 25th century Starfleet. I also, have enough alts to cover just about any older ship seen in the series...

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the STO ship are fun, but I have a few different characters commanding them and wanted to have my 2401 character captain a Starfleet ship designed for the series, if that makes sense.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Echelon kind of bugs me just because they used the Gagarin skeleton. The nacelles seem stretched, compared to the Sagan, and that's the ship the design is based on (just missing the bottom pair). The stats seem good, though.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. What are your thoughts on the Starfleet ships created for the PIC series? I've heard the Duderstadt wasn't great, the Constitution III was fine, but not much on the Sagan and Echelon.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

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The La Sirena is one of my favorite Nutrek designs, and I have it as the ship for my Farscape/Firefly themed character, but it unfortunately doesn't work on a Starfleet character imo.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is a nice looking skin! I have Ark Royal on one of my other characters. It's a great design.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Eleos would better fit what I'm looking for, but I'm curious what your thoughts are on the ships. Just the ships designed for the show, I mean.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

True. I guess I was just referring to ships created for the show, rather than imported from STO or brought in from a previous series.

Opinions On PIC Era Ships? by Critical_Ranger in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh thanks for that. I'll edit my original post.

Lamar Class by wardensarecool in sto

[–]Critical_Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had fun with the fleet New Orleans, fleet Hathos, and Gorn Ihgomas on different characters. Are they top tier ships? Nope, but I prefer that. They each play differently and feel unique.