Greetings all,

I wanted to give out some information on what's on the way for PvP in the near term.

1) A bug fix for the updated PvP queue system that causes match launch failure.

2) A simplified queue list that focuses the choices to space/ground, game type, and factions.

3) A new PvP Private Battle lobby interface. Private battles will allow for a wide variety of customization for creating the battle scenario you want to play.
Want to play 1 on 1? In.
Want to play 3 on 5? In.
Want to play with teams of mixed tier ships against another? In.
Want to mix Starfleet and Klingon ships on the same side? In.

Basically the only restrictions are the game type being tied to the battlefield map, as those elements are linked together with the way the existing maps are built. Otherwise, you'll have the functionality to either create a straightforward private match or recreate whatever team configurations you want to play with. This will be great for Fleets or Houses to challenge each other using their players from across all rank ranges.

4) Specific tournament queues that open for a fixed window of time (likely something short to start with; a weekend) that will track your individual performance and display the results with rewards given out for top honors.


More is on the way, but the above is in development (or already in testing) and should be out soon.

Thanks as always for your patience,
-snix

That sounds awsome, thanks snix

ETA for #1? I have fleet members starting to walk away in frustration because PvP is epic failing for them right now.

In order;

• Thank you, there are still a few issues (see addendum below).
• Thank you.
• Apprehensive, but thank you.
• Ooooh, its like christmas

few issues with the new qeueing system:

• occasionally it breaks the team into different sides, despite qeueing the team together (as a team).
• occasionally it denies access to a member of the team, and brings in a pug instead (if anyone).

now for a quick question on #4;

1. Is it going to be ladder based or elimination based?
   • will it be fleet based stats or individual based stats
   • Will it take place in rounds (with a set amount of time between them) or as many games as you can cram into during the timeframe (win, then go again immediately afterwards)
2. Will there be any gear that you can only get in the tournaments?
   • Will there be accolades for winning matches in tournaments
   • will the items be purely asthetic, or actually be improvements of stats.

>>>> 2) A simplified queue list that focuses the choices to space/ground, game type, and factions.

Yea! Finally!

This is exciting. Thank you very much for the update!

Suprisingly good news. Thank you for keeping us in the loop. If it all pans out I won't feel like I got dicked for resubbig this month.

As others have asked, any ETA on your first item? I know it will be done when it's done, but if it isn't going to be done soon, would it be possible to at least put the old system back until it's done. A bandaid on the bleeding PvP player base would at least help slow the flow until the stiches can be put in.

1) Yay. Do quickly.
2) Yay. Can't wait, but I will. Eagerly.
3) WOOT!!! I can't wait to do 1v1 dueling. Also to mix levels and create offset team sizes, intentionally!
4) Meh. It'll likely happen on a weekend, I'm too busy. LOL. j/k. Should be fun!

Thanks Snix (and the rest of ya'll C-Dudes/Dudettes!)

THANK you.

Awesome news Snix!!!

I have really been wishing and hoping for "4" since way back in closed beta.
At leat old grudges between ancient fleets will be dragged out into the open, and the Alpha Quadrant will be soaked with their blood!!! >:-)

Let the Alpha Quadrant be set alight with the flames of war!