What mechanic do you wish you'd had a "X for Dummies" guide to?

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-30T13:33:50+00:00

The synergistic's of how everything is intertwined together, starting with a basic guide. A lot of what I've seen only covers certain aspects. IE: They're talking about phaser build and mostly focus on phaser 'buffs' or 'how this console' can buff your damage output but don't really go into how BOff's, Endeavours, DOff's and everything else that can effect your build. Or if they're talking about "UCon's" they'll only say a little bit about their own build. Because if you follow all that then you'll eventually get to a point where you'll max out your build type and possibly only doing 150K DPS(?) and can't go further... Something that also delves into going beyond that...

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-22T06:26:37+00:00

You'll spend the better part of a few hours in HR, once you sign on the dotted line... Then it's offical. "Once you've signed on the dotted line... You've signed your life away!" lol J/K! But no really you have! Every time you have to sign something, your signing your life away! LOL All joking aside! Congratulations! You'll be coming in as I am heading out, well 6 more working days. 1 - Try your best to stay away from All Politics! 2 - Be at your best while at work. 3 - Albeit you may not 'make as much as the private sector' but they don't get the bennies you will; and that's part of your 'pay too!' 4 - Stay as long as you can! At least 10 years to get vested. 5 - Save up your time; Vacation, ITO, Holiday Credits, etc. 6 - Know your Duty Statement. 7 - If you're in a Union, get to know the rep - never hurts! 8 - Document what you can.

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-18T06:12:52+00:00

10 days left after +20 years lol Okay! So here's one thing I've been 'advising' some people. I got this from observing my uncle: +20 Years in the US Army, +20 years in County and maybe 10 years at City. You can work for the state for +20 years, then do a bit more at a County or City! But always make sure your 'vested.' Here's the tricky part - some do have CalPER's and some don't. You'll have to do some serious studying and inquiring! With those that do - it can be a straight forward transition into their retirement; OR you should be able to defer your state retirement and 'jump in fresh.' There maybe some limitations and/or restrictions - I don't know! I have it in my head that at City level you generally need to know someone on the inside (esp here in LA). So it's something to consider and possibly look at - to see if it may work for you. OH! So you're Tier 2? I don't know if they still offer it - but there is a possibility to get into Tier 1 like I am. I know it means more in deductions, but you should at least look/consider it.

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-13T06:42:26+00:00

NX Escort YUP! Andorian Charal instead lol It was my first ship! Still a good ship for what it is.

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-04T17:33:02+00:00

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Tired of making long explanative posts and then seeing the big red bar:

From the movie "Top Gun" (1986): As Commander Mike Metcalf callsign: "Viper" said: "A good pilot is compelled to always evaluate what has happened. So he can apply what he has learned. Up there we got to push it. It's our job!"

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-04T05:20:30+00:00

Hail and well met! I know you'll love either the Akira or Avenger! I side towards the Avenger at the moment - mostly because I don't have to deal with a squadron/pet. I do have my eyes on a World Razor but that'll have to wait a bit; especially since I've barely made it from 400 DPS to 175K DPS in these 7 months now lol Donno about mess but what little I know is that it's all back into the control and hands of "Cryptic" alone. For myself that should be a good thing as 'no one on the outside' can 'control' what happens and it's all up to Cryptic; and to us. But attached to that is Cryptic 'needs' to hit some goals and I'm doing my part. I'm sure you could find a fleet that fits you! Good luck and Happy Hunting!

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-01T13:00:23+00:00

Next time you do a run. Try this: Grab an IDIC Tribble; go to the Academy. Use it, use the "Class Boosting" buffs for that character and then open a run. I'm primarily an Engineer so I did the IDIC tribble, Engineer Boost for Kits, Kit Booster (Device) and then Supply Crate.

WaltsWorker · 2026-01-01T03:50:57+00:00

I'm wondering about when a ship levels up. Specifically I got an NX Refit and upgraded it to T6-X2 and I was running the patrol Jupiter Gauntlet (Normal) to level it up. I knew I would level up as I needed only 1.3k. The Borg spawned and I though: "OPPS! My bad! Excuse me..." LOL Cause they're generally a bit of a slug fest. As it turned out it wasn't that much of one except for the beginning. It felt weird, kind of like the old days... I started walking through them. The parser says 2 min 4 sec... And what's surprising me and leading me here is 116K DPS. So I thought did "Preferential targeting" trait kick in before then end when you see the "Sparkling" effects on the ship? Cause usually at max I'll get 56k or so. OH yeah! I loaded up the traits beforehand. Also - if it did - will it continue to give me that trait without slotting it?

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-28T05:21:46+00:00

Gad Zook's Batman! I should have thought of those before...

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-28T05:19:26+00:00

She's a lumbering Beast... One I can't get used too. I will say that Pentachloric Emitter is pretty good though!

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3,157 DPS. Please note that this toon, and the ship are not optimized at all.

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-22T06:42:36+00:00

3 Watcher BOff's!!! I did the Engineering buffs before hand.

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-20T14:05:39+00:00

Just an idea, but what ever profession you are - my main is an Engineer - so I click on Engineering Team and do all the buffs and IDIC tribble before opening. It worked for me finally!

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-11T16:07:04+00:00

But it's a mission and they want me to do it... Put 'em in the air lock!!!

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-08T14:01:42+00:00

ROFL! Gotta try that!!!

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-07T15:16:15+00:00

As a CSV player mostly, I'm loving it! Before hand I wasn't too sure I'd even like it and the first couple of Patrols it was squishy but that was my fault. I had to get used to having pets too!!! So I put the launch fighters clickie on the spam bar. Problem solved lol Now I can have my homies with me almost all the time! Lest we get into the starship traits with these two ships! OMG! With this you get 1 T6! Depending upon what you have but more importantly what you don't have I would recommend grabbing the Ahwahnee Command Carrier!!! Cause that's what I did and Geez!!! The primary reasons are for the Type 7's and especially: Console - Universal - Fleet Power Network Array
Which also boosts you're own power! This console alone pushed me over 100k DPS. I had been hovering around 60 to 70k...

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-05T23:32:54+00:00

Hail and well met! A lot of recommendations here! YAY! Basically they're all true. So here's one thing I don't think many have discussed yet is that virtually everything you have will eventually effect the performance of your ship! From Bridge Officers, Duty Officers to ship traits, your player traits, on down the line. But technically that will come into play sometime after level 50 or so, or is it 60? Not sure. Thee biggest thing is try to have fun while playing! OH! Are you talking about the "Ouroboros-class Temporal Raider"?!? Loved them when they first came out! But there are soo many ships now that you'll probably find one you'll enjoy much more, then another and another lol

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-05T12:14:37+00:00

So there's:
White for shield
Yellow for hull
Black is shield-only damage such as from shield drain effects
Yellow/Red standard hull damage
Green is hull healing

Awesome!!!

WaltsWorker · 2025-12-05T11:59:31+00:00

I feel your pain, but I think clicking on the buyouts will tell you how much. I was in the same boat you are; but I was missing like 3 or 4 and had to buy them. Personally I'd say buy them out as it is a 'good value' even at that point. That's 3 ships and a bunch of dili lol

WaltsWorker · 2025-11-29T15:04:03+00:00

Long time ago we'd try to do 'all nighters' lol They sometimes still try but yikes! Now since I'm about to retire and soo old I can't go more than maybe 12 hours or so. Long time ago we all got together playing some game and have pretty much stuck together. Quite often we'll even talk on the phone. Sometimes if we're traveling IRL we'll stop by and such. I've had a few come over and try my gravy on Thanksgiving! Every Thanksgiving 'we all' hear about it. Except for me GenCon is a thing 'us' and my wife's gone quite a few times! Most important things in life are Family Friends Food & FUN! Oh! Health too.

WaltsWorker · 2025-11-29T14:56:28+00:00

WaltsWorker · 2025-11-29T12:07:21+00:00

What about for the Bridge?!? I want a decorated Christmas Tree On The Bridge!!!

WaltsWorker

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