Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

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 ww...

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...

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 th...

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. TalkingTrekST...

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...

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  

Yet again, the studio is in pieces, and the cast come together to have a great round table convo on the game and the Assimilation Pt 2 Arc

Today take a first look at the arc, it's missions and events, and we break into the math of the Vidar Talios refinery and IF it's actually any good. Then we'll look at how it's performing against the new hostiles and break down some strategies for certain ops levels. President Eco stopped by and took a little friendly roasting on the progress and cleanliness of this months arc so far, and we talk...

Let's take a look at everything the arc brings, and what segment of players MAY enjoy this feature, and who may look at it with disgust. Plus new abilities, officers, and game changingPVP mechanics are introduced. Let's dive in. 

DJz was away, so the cast put together a little something special for ya'll. 

Welllllll it was completely unplanned when we set our date for the state of the game, but obviously incursions took front and center stage as we talked about that disaster yesterday. BUT we did quickly transition to the January arc and did highlight a few of the positives for players in the 'target landing zone,' but we were able to actually open up and have a convo about the theory or mindset of...

Tonight was a very heated hot and cold debate over the first month of 2023. From Fleet Commanders to Borg Spheres and the Meta to Hugh and Ghalenar, we broke down the ENTIRE arc inside this show. Final grades come Wednesday? Where do you fall? Smash or pass on Assimilation Pt 1?  Visit our website for more information/links at www. UltimatDJzPlayz.com  

Our headline feature today was made possible by math and testing from Julesvern regarding Epic Borg Hugh. While this auction is running it's your last opportunity at BULK shards of this officer, so why should you care? He's much more valuable than what may originally appear. A new khan? A new hull breach pairing? Lots of uses of this officer as we dive into what he does, and how he does it! Visit...

Live from Scopely's game design department, Mister Tiger returns to the stage of Talking Trek yet again to discuss his latest creation and some of the intent behind building this arc as compared to his last project, which was the Bajoran Faction. There are some VERY perception changing bits of info in here as related to officer sourcing, charged nanoprobes, exo comps and warp locks. This is a must...

An extremely long segment on Borg crewing and alternative options dominate the first segment, forcing the show into OT but TONS of great information about HOW the BSA (Borg Solo Armadas) work and how they were written to leave you breadcrumb ideas about what is ideal to make them fall. Unless you're a G5 player, then.... ya know... show up and that's about it.  Plus we discuss the massive disappoi...

Today was a VERY mechanical show in which we went through the loop step by step, and described what EACH currency does, how it is obtained, and in what order you should look at this new feature. this is PRECISELY a mechanical "How It all Works." You can't miss this show and get exclusive new information from Scopely HQ on exactly how this loop works!  Visit www. UltimatDJzPlayz.com to link to our...

President Eco stopped by with an in depth explanation of Fleet Commanders, and first reactions to the other pieces of this arc including Borg officers, sourcing, and Borg Solo Armadas. Early feedback is discussed and POSSIBLE teasers to February also contained. This is a great listen and will provide warnings, and insight to the new features released this month.  Visit www. UltimatDJzPlayz.com for...

so the first hour of this is mostly DJz being old and struggling to make google drive work. Sorry it's a painful listen, but the little bits about the battle log parser and what it can do and what it shows you is awesome. Then the second segment STARTED okay, but DJ got in his headspace... This was not his finest work, but here it is anyway. Plz hold the tomatoes for the end.  Visit us online at w...

Today Talking Trek is in for a special treat today when Shawna Benson stops by the show to talk about the first season that just wrapped up on Nickelodeon and Paramount+. We examine the show from top to bottom, and the first episode through the last regarding the story, character development and the ideas and themes that are present all throughout the season. This interview was so fun and natural...

Tonight was like watching a train derail 3495 times in a row as that's about how many topics were discussed. But it was a fun show with a variety of things discussed and talked about, NOT just about the arc, but some good teaching bits in there as well. Then we finally get around to doing some grading, and OH OH Battleship is BACK! Listen for details on how to win!  Visit our website at www. Talki...

Tonight had some good base defense teaching as we update the bold defense, post battle engine update and incorporating some strike team officers into the fray. Then Bubba Joe gets his Christmas gift from DJz, the community gets their final gift from BekLikesPlants, and somehow the talk about the arc, events, loot and the calendar turns into everything that is continually wrong with the advanced st...

Assaults are back.... but, there are a few changes this time, including a self-help version of mechanics to assist players who MAY experience technical difficulties during this run of assaults. Plus we talk about how ALB's actually work. How can you MAKE sure your alliance gets paid, even with a 0 score? BekLikesPlants gives the community 3 final holiday gifts, and lastly we discuss the event stor...

Tonight's show was one full of topics ranging from the WIDE variety of issues stemming from Assaults from design issues, to technical failures and why DJz deems this the official worst feature of the year. However, there is some information on crewing, strategic placement of the ASB for defensive posture, and PvP ramifications that are also discussed. Then we get to hear a Christmas gift from CM B...

Tonight we broadcast live from the highway as DJz is traveling, but still comes to hang out and discuss the weeks happenings. New SLB brackets surprised and shocked the community but are they as bad as the initial reaction? Well maybe, but what has no "maybe" to it was how the SMS was designed and implemented. Then we break into some of the do's and don'ts of this event store and what people are l...