I just graduated...

[Anika818 0]

it was fun and unexpexted...getting my pip and now I am an ensign!!!  Yea for me!   :D  

 

But now that I have graduated and am looking at the ships and the summary of the ships.....How do I choose.  They all seem like great choices.  Another question is if you start with one posting can you ever switch if there is an opening?  And lastly, when you start how does a new recruit fit into the storyline.

 

If anyone has any suggestions on choosing or a little ridbit for the different ship please share...

 

Thank you all,

Anika

[R'Tor Bat'ok 0]

Dropping in on the ships that you are interested on joining would be a good idea, so you can get a feel for how the different ships function. Also you would want to find a ship that can fit in with your real life schedule.  If there is a specific posting you want then it would be a good idea to find out what ships have openings in that area before applying for a ship.

[Atragon9 0]

it was fun and unexpexted...getting my pip and now I am an ensign!!!  Yea for me!   :D  

 

But now that I have graduated and am looking at the ships and the summary of the ships.....How do I choose.  They all seem like great choices.  Another question is if you start with one posting can you ever switch if there is an opening?  And lastly, when you start how does a new recruit fit into the storyline.

 

If anyone has any suggestions on choosing or a little ridbit for the different ship please share...

 

Thank you all,

Anika

Yes, Bat'ok has the right idea.  You might want to see what sims fit into your Real Life schedule best and drop in and watch a night or two.  Talk to the CO and XO about the plots and the "style" of the ship/station.  You will get a notice from Personnel letting you know what posts are available on what sims.  As far as transferring between depts, that's up to each sim's Command staff and definitely a question worth asking if, let's say, you want an Eng post, but they only had Sci openeings when you join.  Most, if not all, Captains will let you transfer between departments if that's what would make you happy.

 

Good luck and WELCOME!

[HyperDrive 0]

When I got my letter from Personnel, I checked out what time the sims meet. (This is also on the Schedule page.) Once I figured out what times I could meet, I sat in on the sims, and watched. I watched intently - I knew what was going on in every department the entire game. And, I must say, I'm glad I did.

 

I eventually ended up picking Aegis as my first post. Friday night was the best night for me, and Aegis had an opening in Engineering. So, it all worked out for me.

 

You do have to realize, however, that most of the ships in STSF are almost full. I'm on two ships - they both are quickly running out of posts on board. So, depending on your schedule and which ship you decide to join, you may not get the post of your choice. But, as Atragon said, most (of not all) CO's will allow you to switch departments is a position in the department you want opens. But, make sure your CO knows you want to switch departments when an opening occurs. Otherwise, the CO may make the opening public, and you could lose the position before you even knew it was open.

 

I'm sure that you will have fun on any ship that you join. They each have their own unique factor to them.

 

There are other factors that may help you decide which ship to join. Which Star Trek series do you like best? Take the answer to that question, and place yourself in it. Would you like it? If so, then ask around to see which ship is most like your favorite series. (I did the complete opposite, actually. I joined Aegis, the only Station in STSF. I have seen only one episode of DS9. :) )

 

But, in the end, it's all for fun. So, whichever ship you join, have fun with it. :D

 

~HD

[STSF StarDust 0]

Once you know what times fit with your schedule, the best advice I have is to watch the sims that fit. If you have a few problems, then talk to members of the crew, especially the CO/XO, and dept head of the dept you want.

I never planned on science, but it was the only opening on the Arcadia when I started. So I took it, and although I was only there for a month or two, it has provided a few interesting twists for my character over the years. I am not the science or engineering type, but both times I created Ziggy he played one or the other.  

 

I don't advise jumping on more than one ship to start. Give yourself time to create and play one character, at least long enough that you feel comforatable and realize the time committment involved in an advanced sim before jumping in to another.

[LoAmi 0]

Welcome to the ranks of the graduated!

 

Everything that people said above is true.  Find a place that fits into your real life schedule, that has openings where you're interested, and where you think you'll fit in to the crew.

 

Good luck!

[ens_keraz 0]

*mumbles about the hood needing more science officers*

[Grom 0]

Congrats on your well deserved promotion! :)  Wherever you decided to go, I'm sure they'll be glad to have you.

 

Of course, picking a simulation with a GromVik character is highly encouraged and recommended!  ::D:  

[STSF StarDust 0]

Congrats on your well deserved promotion! :)  Wherever you decided to go, I'm sure they'll be glad to have you.

 

Of course, picking a simulation with a GromVik character is highly encouraged and recommended!  ::):  

Grommie... that is shameless recruiting.  :D

 

Tsk Tsk...

 

Besides, everyone knows that the Arcadia is the best darn ship in the fleet!!!

[Grom 0]

Besides, everyone knows that the Arcadia is the best darn ship in the fleet!!!

That's right folks...Arcadia is in need of a quality Tactical Officer!

 

 

:laugh:

 

::ducks::

[STSF StarDust 0]

Quality???? Quality?????

 

I'll show you quality!! ::aims phaser banks and torpedos on Grom, takes into account ducking::: Fire at (not will) GROM!!   :D  

 

Now, back on topic, see how much fun us advanced players have???

[Tovan 0]

congrads, i am sorry i was not there to congraduate you, i had a unexpected enemies to deal with :D , so, good job, hope you found out what the subspace disruptions were about :)

[Garnoopy 0]

Of course, picking a simulation with a GromVik character is highly encouraged and recommended!  ::D:  

Of course, if do the math you are much more likely to end up on a ship with a Garnoopy over a Grommie.

 

And don't worry Ziggy, you're a fine tactical officer. Though, I think you should apply for CENG of the Aegis, I hear that their Chief is in need of some good tactical skills.

[STSF StarDust 0]

And don't worry Ziggy, you're a fine tactical officer. Though, I think you should apply for CENG of the Aegis, I hear that their Chief is in need of some good tactical skills.

 

ROFL!!! So he;s just jealous, eh?

 

Awww, thanks Garn.

 

Its a scheduling thing really. At least for the next year, I am only available on the first half of the week. :D

[STSF_BluRox 0]

Congrats on your well deserved promotion! :)  Wherever you decided to go, I'm sure they'll be glad to have you.

 

Of course, picking a simulation with a GromVik character is highly encouraged and recommended!  ::):  

Grommie... that is shameless recruiting.  :D

 

Tsk Tsk...

 

Besides, everyone knows that the Arcadia is the best darn ship in the fleet!!!

No No No......Let me show you how to correctly do shameless recruiting.

 

Anika.....here, going to make it really easy.

 

On application, fill in all blanks with either

 

RES Talon or USS Republic

 

Got it now Grom?

[Tovan 0]

Congrats on your well deserved promotion! :)  Wherever you decided to go, I'm sure they'll be glad to have you.

 

Of course, picking a simulation with a GromVik character is highly encouraged and recommended!  ::):  

Grommie... that is shameless recruiting.  :D

 

Tsk Tsk...

 

Besides, everyone knows that the Arcadia is the best darn ship in the fleet!!!

No No No......Let me show you how to correctly do shameless recruiting.

 

Anika.....here, going to make it really easy.

 

On application, fill in all blanks with either

 

RES Talon or USS Republic

 

Got it now Grom?

do you have no shame??lol... :)

[STSF StarDust 0]

Look Anika..... the fight has begun over who gets you!!!

[Anika818 0]

:: :D eyes wide with shock from all the offers and advise,  :) looks from capt to capt, GM to GM, crewmen to crewmen---- :shy: then looks down at class schedule::

 

HHhhmmm......no conflicts in my schedule.  ::looks back up and around her::  I should go "backpacking" to celebrate my graduation!

:) ::wonders how many people go "backpacking" thru space and how many ships would give her a lift.... :wink: ::  :) So,....how do you pack for time travel? :)

[Atragon9 0]

So,....how do you pack for time travel? :D

Don't forget your towel and your Hitchhiker's Guide!

 

(and avoid any Vogon poetry readings)

[LoAmi 0]

The two bumper stickers on Arcadia:

 

We stop for hitchhikers.

We brake for Moose.

 

(We do have an open science post if you're interested.  :D  )

[STSF StarDust 0]

Vogon poetry reading.. and hitchikers guides...

 

I wanna be 21 again!

[Grom 0]

RES Talon

Who wants to be on a sim where everyone talks funny anyway?

 

I'm just trying to make it easier for the new Ensign to make the correct choice.  Confusing her with inferior simulations does not help in that process.  :D

 

::runs away::

[STSF StarDust 0]

But Grommie,

Suggesting she be on a sim with you IS suggesting an inferior sim. Now the Arcadia on the other hand... :D

 

::still has the phasers in line with Grom:::

[Garnoopy 0]

But Grommie,

Suggesting she be on a sim with you IS suggesting an inferior sim. Now the Arcadia on the other hand... :D

Now the Arcadia on the other hand... has a Garnoopy! What more does one need?

[STSF StarDust 0]

A Ziggy!!

 

And Arcadia has the one and only :D