Cryptic Blown Away by Star Trek Online Beta

[geldonyetich]

* The millions who aren't so deeply into the IP merely wish to get enough of a taste for it by running around firing phasers within some easy-to-follow mission goals of not necessarily spectacular writing in a most-of-the-time working game.

Cryptic is definitely aiming at capturing the attention of the later. First, because it's easier. Second, because aiming to fish in millions is the more financially beneficial choice.

i disagree with your opinion those willing to pay a monthly fee for the game are happy with running around firing phasers and following uninspired and boring "beam down/run around and scan/beam up" missions.

I would too, if that's what I wrote: I was referring more to the audience that they were shooting for, not whether or not this audience would be willing to pay a monthly fee for what's being offered.

No, like any other MORPG that chooses shallow accessibility over depth, that choice may well crucify them in the long run.