Star Trek Online - Fleet Proposal

[Acidrain]

In coordination between Lotus Fleet and Risen Phoenix Fleet and after receiving private support from other Fleets regarding this matter. Lotus Fleet and Risen Phoenix present this proposal in the hope that other Fleets will choose to endorse this means of communication and distribution of information to Cryptic and from Cryptic to their member base. As a result and some quick math:

If we can get at minimum 100 Fleets/STO Related Websites to endorse this and in game a max number of 250 Fleet/STO Related Websites members are present then the potential player base that will be reached is 25,000 STO players that not only take part in discussion on their own Fleets main form of communication but play regularly with the same individuals and as a result can collaborate quickly on all aspects of the game.

As a result of these numbers I can speak on behalf of Lotus Fleet that we have a very large number of Non-STO playing members that we can also reach equally that have the potential to play STO should they begin to see

It is our feeling that this form of communication will help (not compete with) the many other forms of Player to Developer/Developer to Player communication that is also representative of the players concerns and in game interests.

As such support in this endeavor will be appreciated and until a Fleet/STO Related Websites Council is voted upon (read info below) by the community Lotus Fleet and Risen Phoenix will manage the flow of information temporarily until such time we can be replaced.

Please note that all Fleets are welcome to distribute this proposal to other Fan/Fleet sites in an effort to spread word and support over this endeavor.


Proposal is as follows:

To: All Star Trek Online Fleets/Houses

CC: Other Star Trek Gaming Sites interested in taking part in this endeavor

Subject: Proposal for a United Council of Fleets

What Is the United Council of Fleets?

The United Council of Fleets (referred to hereafter as UCF) is where Star Trek and Star Trek Online Gaming Clans and Websites will join together in cooperation in the world of Star Trek Online, with this in mind the UCF will endeavor to engage and inform the STO player base as well as the non-player base regarding questions and information specific to the development and long term success of Cryptic Studios/Atari’s Star Trek Online.

Note: This is a Proposal to all Fleets within The Star Trek Online Community/Star Trek Gaming and will act as pre-curser to follow on discussions in a effort to form a United Council of Fleets and houses.

Please note that this proposal is NOT intended for role-playing efforts, as a result equal representation will be conducted regardless of in game faction.

Key Points

· Star Trek Clans and Guilds will form an entity made up of many smaller guilds

· Member Guilds/Fleets will need to meet the minimum criteria of the UCF in order to be accepted as a member

· Inter-Fleet/Faction conflicts between Fleets will not be entertained, all Fleets will be represented equally regardless of reputation or existing conflicts with other community guilds.

Goals

As a means to an end the UCF will function only to bring player based feedback about STO and its associated content as well as website features and development to the eyes of Star Trek On lines Developing Team (Cryptic Studio’s). The UCF will work to distribute via the individual Fleets avenues of communication relevant content and feed back in the form of (but not limited to) surveys, questionnaires, open ended forum discussions, recorded meetings and other vital information that is representative of the player bases opinions. To be crystal clear this body is representative of the Fleet and Clans that play STO and all Fleets and clans that meet the requirements listed are free to join.

Requirements

At least three charter guilds to sign up to the Council and assist in the creation of the Council. Followed by this, the Charter guilds will ensure the continued communication and distribution of information to the rest of the UCF as well as work to manage and organize all information coming from Member Fleets/Houses to Cryptic/Atari.

the 3 Charter guilds will be selected by nomination of the existing Star Trek Online Community.

Follow-on member guilds/fleets must meet all of the following criteria for consideration into the UCF.


· Fleet must have some type of communication medium in order to facilitate mass communication needs to the Fleet (I.E: Team speak/ Ventrillo/ Alternative VOIP, Email, Chat room.)

· Fleet must have a Website/Forum that represents its individual organization.

· A minimum of 5 members is required, no Player Character Alts.


How to Register Your Clan or Websites Interest

Please contact me at the following: Acidrain@outpostgamez.com

Charter Member Nominations will be taken from the initial 100 Fleets that respond to this thread in support of this proposal and meet the minimum requirements for membership to the UCF.


Fleets wishing to participate:

The Vulcan Kolinahr Fleet
Lotus Fleet
Risen Phoexin Fleet
3rd Fleet
startrekxtreme
The Shadows
The Exile Alliance
Tenarus TaskForce
Australia New Zealand Allied Command (ANZAC)
United Federation of Planets [UFP]
The 12th Fleet

 

[Akiraprise]

Sounds...complicated?

 

[Timelord79 (he/him)]

Yeah, well, my inititial thoughts were: When did this stop being a game?!

 

[Akiraprise]

No kidding. I just want to go blow stuff up, do a little exploration, BS with the fleet members online when I am, maybe do a few missions with them. You know fun stuff.

 

[Kaziarl]

That was a lot of very professional sounding words, which i've never been good at interpret. So anyone want to paraphrase? Sounds almost like he's talking about one of those webring type things.

 

[Scout101]

What's the point, again?

 

[Acidrain]

The point of the UCF is to provide the fleets of players in STO a conduit and voice that is heard loud and clear by Cryptic Studios. The "Advisory Panel" is done by Cryptic's Parent, Atari and is not supported by the STO Community, the UCF is.


Cheers,


Acidrain

 

[Admiral James Kirk]

Translation: It's a player organization that will forward complaints, suggestions and praise to the dev team. Correct?

 

[Acidrain]

Ah, yes and no it wont be along the lines of an fan organization as that is something else along the lines of what Trekbb is. UCF will be basically an central location for all those that help charter and run the organization will bring forth certain constructive ideas to and directly to Cryptic.

 

[Admiral James Kirk]

So it's not an organization but more of a hub?

 

[Acidrain]

Yup, where a lot of ideas that are constructive can come together in one collective and sent onto Cryptic!

 

[Jim Gamma]

And what's wrong with doing that on the STO forums?

 

[Rincewiend]

Yup, where a lot of ideas that are constructive can come together in one collective and sent onto Cryptic!

So basically a player/fleet initiated Advisory Council...

 

[Noname Given]

The point of the UCF is to provide the fleets of players in STO a conduit and voice that is heard loud and clear by Cryptic Studios. The "Advisory Panel" is done by Cryptic's Parent, Atari and is not supported by the STO Community, the UCF is.


Cheers,


Acidrain

Funny - the impression I got was a lot of vocal people on the STO Forums were somehow worried the Advisory Council would somehow have more of a 'voice' or 'say' with Cryptic; but that has been pretty quickly and effectively debunked by Cryptic; aftyer it was learnd:

1) they would have 'more' input - Cryptic is just trying to reach more of the Star Trek fanbase in genereal and trying to get input from players and other fans who don't use the official forums.

2) they'll be renaming it from 'Advisory Council' to something more appropriate to it's 'function'.

3) All communication between the AC and Cryptic will be posted and made public so that the rest of the playerbase that's interested can comment on the dialogue.

So, sorry, but I don't see how you can claim the AC is 'notr supported' but your attempted to get a group of Player Fleets to fulfill the function is. What about the players (and I'm not one of them as I am a member of an STO Fleet) who don't want to join a Fleet?

Sorry, but after reading all that, I would advise my Fleet leadership this is not something we'd want to support. The Cryptic Dev teams for BOTH STO and Champions Online already communicate upfront more with their playerbases is a day then most other MMO company Devs (including Blizzard's) do IN A YEAR. Since they do seem to read a lot of the player feedback from vaious sources and act on it pretty quick (they've done a LOT already in 2 months and the Calander shows what's coming - and from Season 2 on it seems all player feedback driven); I don't see the need for another Player Organization that tries to claim "We speak for the Playerbaser".

My experience so far with STO and CO is that the Playerbase is abl to speak for itself quite well, thanks.

Personally as an STO player, again, I'd have to say, I for one, DO NOT support your attempt at this Fleet bureaucracy, thanks.

 

[Scout101]

just sounds like a lot of noise, e-paperwork, and posturing, but really just a way to collect suggestions and complaints and try to imply they have more weight behind them because they came out of a group setting.

A lot like playing Model United Nations, but without the imaginary power...

 

[Acidrain]

United Council of Fleets announces new website for discussing fleet issues and game play

28 April 2010

The United Council of Fleets (UCF) would like to present our new website, www.trek-online.com, to the Star Trek Online (STO) community. This website will feature discussion about game play concerns and issues that affect fleets in particular. We will then take constructive feedback and viable ideas for improving the game back to Cryptic studios. Our goal is to provide an additional avenue of input for STO fleets and gamers.

The UCF formed from a group of fleet members and gaming podcasters who were interested in providing concrete suggestions to Cryptic about fleet-based issues in game. We will use the website to coordinate collection of data and opinions. This information will be relayed back to Cryptic with the goal of providing meaningful input to them on fleet play.

We encourage more fleets to join in our efforts. The UCF is made up of a dedicated volunteer staff from the Star Trek and STO community who will be helping to work with fleets who join our council. We will be gathering information and feedback on gaming issues from our member fleets and individuals. We will then send that information to Cryptic in an effort to help improve the game for everyone. In order to do this, member fleet representatives at UCF will take information back to their home fleets for discussion, and then share their findings on the UCF site. The UCF will compile the information and data and provide Cryptic with the results. This will allow Cryptic to have a better understanding of issues that affect fleets in particular.

If you are interested in joining as an individual, please register on the forums. Feel free to post in our forums. We welcome comments and opinions from all players, regardless of membership status within a fleet.

Fleet leaders are welcome to submit their fleets for fleet membership. To do this, the fleet leader or representative must register first. Then, click "Join UCF" at the top of the home page. Follow the links listed in order to sign up your fleet.

Thank you for your interest in the UCF. Together, we hope to help Cryptic and make a difference in the game for every player and fleet.

If you have any questions, please contact Nova (UCF profile: lrdnova), Crystal Dayra, or Fyasko.