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Dynaverse.net => Hawkeye's Roost => Topic started by: stoneyface on December 23, 2009, 08:32:58 pm
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if you are thinking of pre-ordering star trek online, there are a few things to consider. most people know that pre-ordering games = free bonus stuff. the complication is that there are several retailers giving out bonuses for pre-ordering this game. the bad news about that is every place offers a different bonus item. not only that but if you get the collectors edition, you get even more free stuff. confusing i know. how are people supposed to know where to pre-order from?
here is a list of retailers and their bonuses offered:
(taken from http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/no-win-scenario-star-trek-online-pre-order-bonuses/)
* GameStop: Exclusive ship: The classic USS Enterprise ed. (with blue phasers)
* Best Buy: Pet Tribble or Targ (based on faction)
* Amazon: "Liberated Borg" Bridge Officer with "unique nanotechnology augmentations"
* Wal-mart: Bonus Skill Points (bestows additional skill points)
* Target: TR-116 ground weapon (micro-transporter beams projectiles to target, no line of sight required)
* Steam: Chromodynamic Armor, improves critical hits and damage of energy weapons
* Direct2Drive: Multi-Spatial Personal Shield (regenerates itself and player health)
not only is direct2drive offering the standard star trek online but is offering a "ditigal deluxe addition" with even more stuff!
#Open Beta Access This is only available when you preorder. Open Beta starts on January 12th 2010
#Early Start Program This is only available when you preorder.
#Personal Shield Multi-Spatial Personal Shield. This advanced personal shield system is based on Borg technology, which constantly regenerates itself and the health of its wearer. Exlusively on Direct2Drive!
#Original Star Trek Uniform Set Three uniforms from the original series (blue, red, yellow).
#Exclusive "KHAAAN!" Emote An unforgettable moment from the second Star Trek Film. This exclusive emote allows players to relive Kirk’s unforgettable moment of fury, with the timeless cry… “KHAAAN!”
#Exclusive Klingon Blood Wine Toast Emote Raise a glass like a Klingon! Greet other players with an exclusive Klingon gesture –the blood wine toast.
#Unique Registry Prefix Give your ship the coveted NX prefix, seen only on a handful of elite Starfleet vessels like the Defiant, 22nd century Enterprise, and Prometheus.
#Unique Ship Item Automated Defense Battery. This Tactical Module grants any ship a passive 360 arc attack power with a short range.
#Joined Trill Race The ability to play as a “Joined Trill” – a symbiote that grants you several lifetimes of experience
i still haven't decided whether i am going to pre-order this game or not. but this list definitely gives us something to think about.
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Interesting, I had already ordered from Game stop, but since I'm a multiboxing whore, I might grab another one from D2D.
Stephen
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yeah i am going to go thru d2d as the bonus from them sounds the best.
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The beta is what really sticks out, although who knows, I should get the beta anyways do to Champions online.
The rest is up in the air. How much use will a personal shield be ? etc. etc. Without knowing the full mechanics, it's hard to number crunch at this time.
Still, I'm leaning to grabbing a second one all the same.
Stephen
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apparently the shield is only available thru this bonus and will not be available any other way. that may change of course.