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Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tbone on January 12, 2010, 01:46:50 pm

Thanks to Tecknik for pointing this out.

Star Trek Online is opening their beta to everyone via Fileplanet. Fileplanet says it is first come first serve, though, so act now if you're interested. Since SWTOR is Spring 2011, can't hurt to check it out.

http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/star-trek-online/

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Fuse on January 12, 2010, 02:07:39 pm

As mentioned int eh other thread, I'm "Fuse_" on the boards. Not sure what I can get when I get in game later tonight...

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Anamodiel on January 12, 2010, 02:22:59 pm

http://installers.crypticstudios.com/torrents/Star%20Trek%20ST.0.20100108a.0.torrent

Torrent for those who don't want to wait in Fileplanet lines.

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Eroz on January 12, 2010, 02:59:35 pm

http://www.omgponies.info/massivelyCodes/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.getCode&codeInfoKey=34
Not FilePlanet!

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Subb on January 12, 2010, 04:10:40 pm

Downloading from Ana's link now...

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tecknik on January 12, 2010, 05:40:34 pm

Downloading the torrent now.

EDIT: When downloading the torrent, make sure your download/upload settings are optimized for your connection.  I was getting like 80 kb/s down, and 43 kb/s up.  I ran BitTorrent's speed guide, and used the settings they gave me.  Now I'm getting 300-400 kb/s down, and 38 kb/s up.

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tbone on January 12, 2010, 10:07:03 pm

I got up to 1.5MB/s on the torrent.

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Zortarg on January 13, 2010, 10:06:42 am

damn it.. keys are already out. anybody in the beta yet? some first impressions?

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Anamodiel on January 13, 2010, 11:42:39 am

I've tried downloading twice from Fileplanet, and it says that my file is corrupted. And even after doing the Speed Guide thing for the torrent, I can't seem to get above 80 kb/s.

I'm re-downloading from Fileplanet through their download manager... hopefully that will help. I'll be playing by tonight if it kills me.

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tecknik on January 13, 2010, 12:01:02 pm

My computer restarted last night for updates, so my download got cut off.  I resumed it this morning and it was at 63% or so.  Hopefully it'll be done when I get home.  

I was trying to RDP in to check the status and possibly run the install, but for some reason I can't connect.  Router is running, and connection is good.  Must have set something wrong on my home computer.

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Anamodiel on January 13, 2010, 12:15:50 pm

http://www.bigdownload.com/games/star-trek-online/pc/star-trek-online-open-beta-client/

Another download link. I'm getting 700kb/s. I should be done in three hours. Thank God.

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Fuse on January 13, 2010, 01:05:34 pm

My torrent cancled with a corrupt file error at like %26. Restarted this morning and get about 150kb/s

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Ash on January 13, 2010, 01:15:24 pm

Quote from: "Tecknik"

My computer restarted last night for updates, so my download got cut off.  I resumed it this morning and it was at 63% or so.  Hopefully it'll be done when I get home.  

I was trying to RDP in to check the status and possibly run the install, but for some reason I can't connect.  Router is running, and connection is good.  Must have set something wrong on my home computer.

Have you told your router to forward RDP connections to your computer's IP address?  Port 3389 (RDP) is the specific port that needs to be forwarded to your computer.  Depending on the age of your router you'll either have to set up a custom Rule or choose from one of the existing port forwarding rules.

BTW I finished downloading it overnight, all I need now is one of those Damn keys.

Title: Re: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tecknik on January 13, 2010, 01:57:48 pm

Quote from: "Yotogi"

Quote from: "Tecknik"

My computer restarted last night for updates, so my download got cut off.  I resumed it this morning and it was at 63% or so.  Hopefully it'll be done when I get home.  

I was trying to RDP in to check the status and possibly run the install, but for some reason I can't connect.  Router is running, and connection is good.  Must have set something wrong on my home computer.

Have you told your router to forward RDP connections to your computer's IP address?  Port 3389 (RDP) is the specific port that needs to be forwarded to your computer.  Depending on the age of your router you'll either have to set up a custom Rule or choose from one of the existing port forwarding rules.

BTW I finished downloading it overnight, all I need now is one of those Damn keys.

Yep, done all that.  It's got to be something with my desktop, because I connect to my laptop all the time without problems.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Broin on January 13, 2010, 02:00:23 pm

I didn't get a key :2'(

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tbone on January 13, 2010, 02:50:22 pm

Sorry guys. I sent out a text alert as well bc I knew it was limited. Those texts can be handy. Maybe they'll have another wave. I played through the tutorial missions last night.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tecknik on January 13, 2010, 05:26:47 pm

I'm in.

Tecknik, of ths U.S.S. Angel. :D

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Subb on January 13, 2010, 05:33:14 pm

Quote from: "Broin"

I didn't get a key :2'(

Ditto :( :( :'(

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Broin on January 14, 2010, 01:55:53 pm

Anyones with an extra key throw it my way

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Anamodiel on January 14, 2010, 03:44:54 pm

Broin has use of my account this weekend. If you see Anamodiel doing shenanigans, it's Broin.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Fuse on January 14, 2010, 05:04:43 pm

My Character@Handel name is:
Fuse@Fuse_ on the USS Ordinatio

Add me. =)

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tecknik on January 14, 2010, 09:06:19 pm

I'm not impressed with this game.

At all.

I find it actually rather annoying.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Fuse on January 15, 2010, 01:11:58 am

Same here....

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Ash on January 15, 2010, 12:47:02 pm

Quote from: "Tecknik"

I'm not impressed with this game.

At all.

I find it actually rather annoying.

Please explain

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Zortarg on January 15, 2010, 01:09:41 pm

anybody who is willing to share their beta key/account? or already given up?

realy would like to have a look (making big doggy eyes).

pm or mail me ...

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Fuse on January 15, 2010, 02:38:37 pm

Zor, PM sent...

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Fuse on January 15, 2010, 02:41:56 pm

Quote

Prior to release, we're offering special lifetime and 12-month subscription deals! These payment options include a reduced monthly rate, extra character slots and a new playable race: The Borg. Offer expires February 1st, 2010!

Lifetime subscription: $240
-Lifetime Access to Star Trek Online
-Playable Borg
-2 Additional Character Slots

One Year: $120
-Annual reccurring subscription locked in at the discount price
-2 Additional Character Slots

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Heironymus on January 15, 2010, 05:00:02 pm

im playing a little.. my name is Roryn Heiron of the USS Furious Angel..

im Roryn@Heironymus

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Ragnarok on January 15, 2010, 06:21:01 pm

mmorpg.com is giving away 5,000 beta keys.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Subb on January 15, 2010, 06:40:46 pm

Quote from: "Ragnarok"

mmorpg.com is giving away 5,000 beta keys.

Done, thanks! Downloading client again now....

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Zortarg on January 15, 2010, 07:57:34 pm

thx to fuse for letting me use his account. just got hold of my own key from mmorpg.com.

i played throuhg the tutorial missions till i have to get to sol system and meet an admiral.
well so far its all on a very simple basis. i hope it will get more exiting. but when i think obout the first quests or tutorials in other games then it was not too bad.

btw: Zortarg of the USS Hyperion

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tecknik on January 15, 2010, 08:21:47 pm

I have obtained another beta key.  Got it from MMORPG.com.

Direct link is: http://www.mmorpg.com/giveaways.cfm/offer/135/Star-Trek-Online-Open-Beta-Key-Giveaway.html

You need to make an account.  It's free.  As of this posting, they have 4,359 left.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Broin on January 15, 2010, 08:40:05 pm

Got a KEY!!!

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: ArchNemesis on January 15, 2010, 11:50:05 pm

So does anyone have any thoughts or comments about the game?

Reasons why they like / dislike?

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Tbone on January 15, 2010, 11:59:21 pm

I've been too busy moving to play. I'll have to put some time into it tomorrow.

From doing the tutorial missions and then going down to my first planet, it does remind me a bit of Champions Online. One weird thing right as I beamed down to the planet is that all the sudden they stuck me with an NPC partner. He wasn't in the tutorial at all, but I found myself trying to figure out how to maneuver him to where I wanted him to go.

I've read SWTOR is going to be doing this companion bullshit as well. I thought the point of an online game was to group up with OTHER PLAYERS, not control a bunch of stupid AI teammates by yourself...

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Adad on January 16, 2010, 01:11:30 am

I was emailed a key today and dont think I care enough to even try it so someone tell me if they need it. Broin, I'm lookin your way ;)

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Subb on January 16, 2010, 04:30:49 am

Quote from: "Tbone"

I've read SWTOR is going to be doing this companion bullshit as well. I thought the point of an online game was to group up with OTHER PLAYERS, not control a bunch of stupid AI teammates by yourself...

I think SWTOR's idea is to have AI teammates if you want to go solo. I think they're optional.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Adad on January 16, 2010, 09:13:40 am

Subb is correct. They wanted the game to be soloable if the player chooses to be, aka has no friends.

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Phienyx on January 16, 2010, 07:59:36 pm

Xannder Phienyx - U.S.S. Valkyrie

Title: STO Free Open Beta - First Come, First Serve
Post by: Bellthazor on January 16, 2010, 10:02:13 pm

got a key...

Bellthazor - U.S.S Excercio
:)