Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

Was Freeman the problem? Or the straw that broke the camel's back? PLUS Digital Marketing Director Bek stops by to talk about the organization of the LA trip and some of the content we can look forward to as we proceed through the next three months towards the global 5 year anniversary! Plus some great inside scoops from the background shenanigans that was the LA trip with Content Creators. Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more

Join DJz, Tr8r, and Ripper as we invade Scopely HQ and sit down with Emperor Eco AS WELL as FOUR of the team members at live ops! Let's revisit some of their favorite events to design and build and see if the players loved them as much as they did! PLUS we talk about the future gameplay of this MMO and what it CAN look like, vs what it looks like today. All this and more on this VERY special INSIDE THE SCOPELY STUDIOS episode of Talking Trek LIVE!

Let's get it on! A new arc. New officers with a potent new ability. Is this too much too fast? What about strike team? How can we get our hands on these officers this month? What is the new ship and loop? Let's break it all down! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info

The title of the show should raise a few eyebrows right? Not much else to say... I'll let the episode do the talking. Find more on our website at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com

Today was chock full of subtle hints as we prepare and educate on VERY SPECIFIC, DEEP mechanical processes about hull breach, artifact procs, armada stars, battle log orders, and suggested mechanical strategies regarding HOW to manipulate your battle log processes to achieve outcomes. This is ABOUT as nerdy as it gets folks. THEN we talk about isolytic cascade. An in depth analysis will show that this new form of buff is much different than previous styles of buff, in that it will continue to grow, scale, and improve over time, instead of turning old, and becoming out of date. Listen to this deep dive on Cascade, and what DJz refers to as, "the future of STFC." Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more

Tonight Talking Trek hosts Spocks Club Creator JuneBree as he celebrates a major milestone in player convenience and planning as Spocks.Club launches a brand new feature! Hear all about how to use it, what it does, and why you should visit them today! PLUS, Bubba Joe teaches us about Hull Breach proccing order in a battle log. Who should be running BLT? And who should be running Gorkon/Lorca? Where does BLT go? Let's find out more as Professor Joe teaches HB in armadas tonight! Visit and support JuneBree and his team here!!! Email your contest Entries for Tr8r and Truckin's Top Tunes to [email protected] https://spocks.club/ LLAP you crazy kittens! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com

PLUS Realta Racing... solid idea? needs tweaks? Probably right on both counts, but some others weren't amused. Plus.... a musical tour during the second segment that you absolutely MUST listen to... Tr8r LOVED IT! Visit www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info

Tonight's show will drop some potentially interesting information regarding a new punch up crew for solo armadas, that surprises DJz as much as it does Karkun and many others in the community. Bubba claims "I called it" and EveryWhereItMatters claims victory. PLUS pitfalls within the new FC content, and a smidge on a variety of other arc related topics including news updates on FT and 7of9's Heroic SMS this weekend! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more

Tonight featured players on both sides of the aisle discussing the heroic SMS for 7 of 9 that offers players a COMPLETE and FULL epic unlock, but for a VERY heavy material spend. Does it make sense? What is the backbone justification? What is the math valuation? Let's take a look at history and see what "price tag" Scopely set for this month's Epic feature. Visit online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more!

Lots to digest in this episode as we just begin to scratch the surface on the content that dropped in this monthly arc. Believe it or not, there was a ton of content that needs analysis and a lot of mechanics and tools that need to be closely examined, including costs, acquisition, and viability as we close out the Voyager Seasonal Arc. Visit www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more!

Eco joins the discussion this morning as we break down some of the new things coming this month, where they can be found, and what bugs are already present and what is being done about them. Plus information on the new forbidden technology, officer sourcing, and rare formation armadas. All this and more! Enjoy the listen!

Tonight servers across the galaxy lick wounds from their incursions beatings, but let's not pretend it falls on one player EVERY single time... PLUS Bubba and DJz take a loooooong dance to illustrate a very short point. THIS mechanic will be necessary in the upcoming Rare Formation Armada content. BUT. Who PERFORMS that mechanic better for you? That will depend on your progression. Find out why AND FINALLY hear DJz slaughter Bubba Joe in a round of Fantasy Fleet Command. All this and more! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more

Lots to uncover in this extended show! First we break into Forbidden Technology. Hit or Miss? Is it worth investing in? Is it worth playing in? Then we look at Q's Trials, the Voyager SuperScout systems and IFFFF triple max pulling everything is STILL necessary... Lastly week two of the Summer Hunt... And final ratings of the entire month of July. All this and more! Enjoy the show! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more

Today was our first studio show back from vacation and of course, it ran a little long. But some GREAT conversation on the Summer Hunt event series, the interim Battlepass as compared to the Officer Flash Pass, and some on the surface discussion on Forbidden Technology as we prepare to rate this arc in the coming days. The conversation was amazing as always, so enjoy the show! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info!

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING; Ain't gonna lie. Haven't listened to this. So whatever happens happens! The Cat is Away, so the Gang will Play!

And what results is a casual conversation among friends. With a healthy balance of laughter, sadness and pain, healing, and positivity as Talking Trek pulls back the curtain on the mystery surrounding the last few months. The result? Tears, laughter, and some positivity to look forward to a new day. Thank you for being my community. And thank you for your support, patience, and understanding in difficult times. I love you all.

PLUS what constitutes Free 2 Play? a myriad of definitions are throne at the stage and we have a spirited conversation on what that means. ALSO, what has the UI team done that's new, exciting, valueable, and 4 years overdue? Let's praise a job well done when it comes to MATH! All this and more! Visit our website at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info!

Tonight was all straight to the point. No stupid news, no commercial breaks, just live commentary DIRECTLY from Scopely HQ on what's happening and how you can adapt to the technological problems associated with the new arc and it's feature. Hear from Eco via text announcement and the workarounds already presented by the Talking Trek Community. More information to come as it's available! Visit our website at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more.

This feature brings with it some interesting new features, loops, and confusion. Listen as Emperor Eco answers some questions,and Bubba and DJz break down the value of new officers this month!

Tonight we get insight from the creator of the Voyager loop, Game Design's Mister Tiger to talk about what went right and what went wrong with the Voyager mechanics and how Game Design is looking to interpret the results and make possible changes. Then we break down the interview and hear from the players on what's needed to make the Voyager loop satisfying and sustainable. Listen now for this wonderful GD insight! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more

Tonight was our first show back in a week and we had a lot to discuss including how the Voyager Refinery changes MAY have changed the loop for some, but how Game Design MAYYYY have intended another piece of this loop will remain the same for now. Why? PLUS Janeway continues to prove her worth at various spots throughout the galaxy, but is the price of admission too high? Or is the "open door policy" to Janeway acquisition welcome? Let's discuss Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more!

Tonight we begin by discussing Janeway and how she's working now that she's out into the game. Is this an officer you want? And why? Plus a deep dive into the Voyager mechanic and pitfalls that we've found along the way. Did Scopely intentionally put these pitfalls into the loop? Is there a choice to be had? What should players be doing here at the early stages with regards to the voyager loop? All this and more on today's show! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info!

Today was a longer show, only because of the intense amount of content that was introduced this month as a part of Voyager Part 2. We dive into the complicated multi step mechanic that is Voyager, Hirogen, and Species 8472, and what the actual outcome is. What is Isolytic Damage and is it relevant in the game today? What about tomorrow? Is Voyager something worth investing in? What is the F2p sourcing? Finally, as Captain Janeway approaches her auction this weekend, all eyes are on her Officer Ability and we speculate what she will actually do against these new hostiles. All this and more today! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info and links

President Eco stops by this morning to answer questions about one of the biggest battle impact items in ages; Isolytic Damage. What is it? How does it work? What does Voyager have to do with any of it? Let's explore the beginning of the next month of events from STFC in today's Talking in Carz with DJz!

Tonight we talk about the successes and failures of the most recent run of Incursions. Were there improvements? What went wrong? And have the rewards structures been modified to stack for the winners? Then we step into the Talking Trek Laboratory to meet with JulesVern and BlueMandalorian to discuss new mechanics for scrapping in G4 thanks to new Artifacts, Fleet Commanders, and Tiered Primes. Is there a new 'standard?' Let's look at the math! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for links to our socials!

Today was a quicker show cause of how full the day was in meetings and 'stuff' we had to do today, but we did hit it hard and fast. What is DJz crazy brain cooking up now? Gul Dukat sourcing? SAY IT AIN'T SO! But is there a place for it? Also we discuss the upcoming run of incursions, issue final ratings on what SEEMS to be a highly satisfying arc per YOU, community! Where do you fall with your sentiment? Let's find out! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more links!

Voyager Part 1 brought with it some significant new game mechanics and changes to economy, strategy and teamwork. Was it a successful arc? It seems like most players saw some substantial improvement in their game play while others grew more frustrated with what feels like recycled/rehashed content. Where do you fall? What movement did you make this month? Let's look at just a few of these moving parts and see where your account saw action during this first introductory month of Voyager! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com

Today was allllll about the new primes. But instead of reacting emotionally to it today, we decide to step back and look at the math. Are they good? Is this game impacting? Is it a fix to the G5 economy and what else may come as a result? All this and more today on the show! Share with a friend and enjoy the most we've ever discussed a paid product. Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com

Tonight we start on a high note with the EMH's recent weekend auction adding 4 more milestones to the Heroic SMS and offering up BIG TIME shard counts, but for a heavy heavy investment. Is this FINALLY the right model? Plus the new Multi Tier primes have GREAT net effects... but are they worth the money? Let's examine their perception and what they're doing early, vs late. Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for links to our info

This episode was action packed from a discussion around what is new in the Artifact Gallery and what it means for players, PLUS a deep dive into HOW to get the SPECIFIC artifacts you want, as well as how to score in not one, but TWO of the currently running events as a f2p. What is giving the best points? What is giving points that you didn't even KNOW was giving points? Tune in for some easy peasy free rewards! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for links to our social media platforms.

The Voyager arc has arrived and with it a pretty expansive new feature. Some players are liking it, and others are finding it to be a headache not worth the hassle. What are the ACTUAL benefits of these new artifacts and how do they present in the game? How do we earn them? Is this feature TOO drawn out? Listen to an expert analysis on the math, the mechanics, and the meta that is STFC's newest long form feature, Artifacts. Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more information and links!

Let's break down what we see initially and some of the questions we have about these new targets.

Tonight we jump all over the map as if we haven't spoken in weeks about the game. So it all came bubbling out. We began with incursions and the new beta testing that Scopely ran and what we learned. What does it still take to fix? There are ideas around that, plus the event store month, legacy pt 2 comes to a close. How did players react? Did scopely miss an opportunity to do something REALLY minor to win the love and praise from it's community? Find out during this taping of Talking Trek Live! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for links to our media!

Here we go... let's try to get back into the swing of things. a quick recap on where i've been, what i'm doing, how LA was, and the month of April, all rolled into an unprofessional, NON produced 2 hour show.... Come hang for some candid conversation and let's catch up! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more links

Bubba continues his hosting duties for the second of 3 shows while the crew is preparing for their travels to LA this week!

DJz is on a mental health break so Bubba, Tr8r, Eirian, Aaron and the rest of the cast get together for some silliness.

Today we spent WAYYY too much time on the Titan, what it does, how it works, and what it's target audience may be. Is this a ship that Scopely EXPECTED players to buy in droves? Or is this an actual step towards future proofing Fleet Commanders? Let's dive into the numbers. Visit us online at www.TalkingTrekSTFC.com

President Eco stops by to discuss Legacy Pt2 and what it contains and some of the insight into some of the features and buffs that were introduced this month.

Today's show dives deeply into the mechanics of how strike team captains work, and what their tangible benefit is as you tier them up. Why now? Well, the XSLB saw many players spend a great deal only to find no benefit in a tierup of Weyoun. WHY? Plus final ratings and discussion on the March Arc. Were players "satisfied?" Wrap up a great show with a hint towards April and listen to Ripper giggle. Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more links!

Today on the show President Eco stopped by to deliver good news to players affected by the iOS lockout bug last month, and then compensation was discussed. Beyond that, we talk about the new rare Beverly Crusher card and how she's been corrected, and how she works. Then we'll transition into what her intent is, and HOW to maximize the parts that you can obtain while grinding! Plus Mrs DJz stops by and tries to earn Talking Trek an R rating.... you can't miss this! Visit our website at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info!

Today, what I expected to be a 15-20 minute educational segment on HOW to participate in the new webstore version of the recruiting event turned into a hotly debated subject that surprised EACH side of the arguing cast. Is the event easy? Is it rewarding? Is it WORTH it? PLUS Bubba drags DJz back down into the Tal rabbit hole for another rant on Scopely latest design failure. AND to wrap up, Bubba Joe's Fantasy Fleet Command returns along side the Round 2 Introduction of Talking Trek's Battleship! Visit our website at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for links and more!

Tonight's show had two distinct areas of focus, but both of them asked the same question, "Is xxx Worth It?" The first topic was Admiral Picard, this months epic officer. Use cases were presented and ways to use him INSIDE of existing PVP crews were discussed. Can he make a difference to you? There are a lot of variables, but whatever you decide, do it quickly. He's got one chance left at bulk shards. THEN we turn our attention to some of the new primes in the game. Damage? Repairs? Parts? Which of these are worth their salt and WHY? Let's discuss Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info!

Tonight was a laid back day in which we discussed this new "play at your own pace" weekend schedule and what happened as a result. Good idea, combined with poor implementation, HOWEVER, an idea which has tons of promise and should absolutely return imo! Plus I'M SORRY, but there may be a Picard Season 3 spoiler towards the end of the show. You'll hear it approach, and if you don't want it, you should mute for a few minutes! Thanks everyone for all the love and support! Visit our website at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info!

Tonight we break down the Ex-Borg faction, how to proceed through it and what its actually doing for the game. Are players happy? Is Bubba happy? PLUS changes to Weyoun and Dukat. Are they stronger now? or is EST just as weaksauce as always? And how does Picard fit into Explorer PVP now? All this and more! Sit back and enjoy the ride! Visit our website at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com

This morning we take our first look INSIDE the new Picard arc and see what Scopely has in store. At first glance this arc looks simple, and rewarding, so we break down what is actually here, IF it can be good for the players, and what some of Scopely's thought processes were behind the mechanics of this month, PLUS President Eco stops by for some love and snuggles. Visit our website for more at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com

The last time we talked about grinding faction reputation was nearly 3 years ago. It's due for a revisit. What are the researches, buffs, improvements, and tools that we can use to maximize one of the most mundane chores in the game? We take a look at what bonuses are out there, as well as what crews can make a difference for you as you're chipping away towards that next rep lock. Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info!

Today, CM BekLikesPlants stops by for a few minutes to share some insight into the challenges of the past month, as well as provide some updates on the calendar between the arcs as well as the current status on incursions. Shortly after though, The fur hits the fan as we begin discussing what happened during February and why SOME players found this arc very rewarding. New 'ratings' are given on the arc and a hint for March! All this and more! Come hang out! Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for links to our socials.

Tal has returned to the game after YEARS of being allegedly broken. What does he do compared to his previous impacts and is he worth it? Are there mechanics in the game that allow this 4 year old officer to shine brightly? or is it too little too late. PLUS we talk about the Tally as we wrap up this arc and prepare to issue our final ratings this coming week. Visit us online at www.TalkingTrekSTFC.com for more info

Tonight was the longest show on record, cause APPARENTLY there ended up being a TON to discuss, and polarity was obvious on the panel tonight. Did Scopely try to create content for everyone? If so, did they miss the mark even more than in prior months? Was the engagement 'gap' so wide that players fundamentally viewed this content differently BASED ON OPS? this is a wild ride, and we invite you to enjoy the controversy. Visit us online at www.TalkingTrekSTFC.com for more links to our content.

I've been gone for 10 days and it's been a long 10 days, and i haven't played the game. What have I missed? Ya'll tell me what I missed and we'll talk about why it was good or bad.... Seriously, I have no idea.... So enjoy the show, it contains nothing of value. Just kidding. Enjoy the listen! Visit our website to learn more at www.talkingtrekstfc.com