Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

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November 14, 2025 The Conversation and the Collapse
Talking Trek takes a serious tone tonight as a message is sent to the Fleet Command heads...

00:00 – Opening Greetings & Server Roll Call
Warm welcomes, hype train sparks up, and the usual massive STFC server roll call kicks off the show.
04:10 – Christmas Angel Fund Update
DJz and Griffin outline the 2025 charity drive progress, floors funded, and this year’s expanded mission.
07:10 – Sound Alerts Chaos & Light Banter
The crew laughs through mistimed audio cues, PG-13 moments, and a chaotic early-show energy spike.
10:45 – Compensation Chest Message Breakdown
The pair read and analyze the Ops 51+ compensation chest distributed earlier in the day.
14:30 – “Conversation & Collapse” Title Explained
DJz introduces the show’s theme: the contrast between his positive talk with Conor and today’s game issues.
18:15 – Outpost Bug Returns & Player Impact
Discussion of the previously-reported frozen outpost bug and how it resurged dramatically during an event.
22:20 – Engineering Silence & Ticket Ignored
DJz details how dozens of reports went unanswered between Tuesday and Thursday morning.
26:00 – Community Mood: Fatigue & Frustration
A deep dive into player sentiment, burnout, and how long-term trust has eroded.
29:45 – Lack of Accountability & Cultural Issues
They address STFC’s longstanding reluctance to acknowledge mistakes or apologize directly.
33:00 – The Human Side of Scopely Staff
DJz emphasizes the hardworking individuals inside the company and rejects “evil corporate empire” caricatures.
36:40 – A VIP Letter: “I Sense the End Has Come”
They read a powerful message from a veteran player expressing sadness, hopelessness, and fading joy.
40:30 – Base Raiding, Broken Mechanics & Mid-Ops Pain
A review of broken core systems like raiding, outposts, veil waves, and how mid-level players are most hurt.
43:20 – Battle Logs & Why They Matter to Everyone
Griffin breaks down why missing battle-log data harms both gameplay learning and purchase confidence.
46:50 – The Veil System: Long-Standing G7 Issues
Discussion of wave crashes, directive loss, and stability problems that have persisted for weeks.
49:55 – Direction to Move Forward: The Bug Priority List
DJz describes opening a new Discord bug-report channel and setting community-driven priorities.
53:40 – Connor’s Promise of Transparency & Meetings
The team outlines Connor’s offer for DJz to be included in bug-fix progress meetings.
57:30 – Chat Reactions: Hope, Skepticism & “Too Little Too Late”
The community weighs in with mixed feelings on whether change is still possible.
01:01:45 – DJz’s Five Priorities for the Next 7 Days
A proposed “must-fix” list: raiding, battle logs, veil waves, cube screen lag, and outpost freeze issues.
01:08:30 – Why Fixing Bugs Must Come Before New Features
The hosts argue that new officers and meta systems are meaningless if the foundation is broken.
01:15:55 (1:15:55) – Closing Reflections: Fighting for the Community
A somber but resolute ending: “We love you guys. We’re fighting for you every day. Let’s keep pushing for better — together.”
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1h 25min
November 09, 2025 Talking Trek Goes Back to Basics: Combat Mechanics, Triangle and Proc Order Explained
Get your thinking caps on! This one is a doosey! But the latest Outpost feature has players puzzled on what procs where and why some ships die earlier than others. The good ole fashioned TRIANGLE is making it's way back to relevance with the new Outpost feature. Why? Let's dive in.

00:00 — Show intro, greetings to chat, and server roll call
03:30 — Opening banter: Fortnite wins, 15 battle pass giveaways
06:45 — Christmas Angel Fund update and Johnny Five’s $100 donation
09:30 — How to donate anonymously and track contributions via Discord
11:00 — Marketing sponsorship announcement with Scopely and Marvel Strike Force
14:20 — Explanation of how gameplay translates into donations for the Angel Fund
17:15 — Breakdown of donation tiers and cash equivalents through game progression
19:00 — Real-time community fundraising totals: $992 in 24 hours
20:30 — Transparency commitment and DJz’ personal $50 contribution
22:00 — Discussion: future QR codes and linking donation pages on Discord
23:30 — Transition: shifting from charity updates to “Back to Basics” STFC content
25:00 — Introduction to combat mechanics topic — who fires first in different battle types
27:15 — PvE combat order explained and the importance of early procs (Khan, Borg Hugh)
30:00 — Station combat order and modifiers (Freeman, Ram, Nog, delay shots)
33:00 — PvP combat logic — attacker priority and why pressing “Attack” last matters
36:30 — Armada battle order — who fires first, starter vs. starred ships
42:00 — Strategic implications of “stars” and combat round sequencing
46:00 — Deeper mechanics: modifiers, procs, and how round logic determines damage
50:00 — QuirkyZombie’s combat calculator and mechanics resource shout-out
55:00 — Crew nostalgia discussion — Chang, Gorkon, Yuki, Khan, and legacy value
01:10:00 — Combat math breakdown: mitigation, morale, burning, and hull breach order
01:25:00 — Outpost battles and how combat order impacts PvP and fleet placement
01:40:00 — Testing methodology: verifying order through logs and observable behavior
01:55:00 — Live audience Q&A: “What happens in base raids and armadas?”
02:10:00 — Teaching Trek segment setup: plans for a multi-part “Back to Basics” series
02:25:00 — Closing remarks, community appreciation, and Patreon shout-out
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2h 32min
November 07, 2025 Inside the Mid Ops Experience with WarDaddy Logan from STFC Live Ops
Tonight WARDADDY joins us to explain Scopely's newest mid ops initative for g4 players and down. What is happening for the new player experience and why is it different than g5-g7?

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00:00:00 – Opening greetings, roll call, and overview of tonight’s topics
00:06:48 – Christmas Angel Fund update and community donations
00:12:33 – Audible sponsor plug and quick banter
00:17:58 – Guest introduction – WarDaddy (Logan) from Scopely Live Ops
00:24:11 – Breaking down the new Mid-Ops team structure
00:31:42 – Designing the Causality Arc (Voyager / Relativity)
00:39:25 – Reading the “Not Quite Right” event text live
00:46:57 – Rewards philosophy – officers, ship parts and syndicate XP
00:54:22 – Community reaction and chat commentary
01:01:50 – Future of the Mid-Ops initiative confirmed
01:09:44 – Leak Segment #1 – Cosmic Recruit Heroic events teased
01:17:36 – Economy and progression tools explained
01:26:10 – Community Q&A on armadas and officer sourcing
01:35:27 – Culture shift inside Scopely – the “legion” story
01:44:52 – Balancing fun and progress at every Ops level
01:54:18 – Leak Segment #2 – Ticketed event system and faction flexibility
02:04:09 – Panel reaction and post-interview discussion
02:14:42 – Patch notes and December event calendar review
02:22:55 – Charity push and community thank-yous live on air
02:29:40 – Final wrap-up, Audible reminder and “For the Children” sign-off

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2h 31min
November 04, 2025 Talking in Carz with DJz: Outposts and November Arcfail
00:00 – Intro & Banter
DJz and Griffin open with a lighthearted “yo” exchange before diving into the day’s topic: the November Arc Launch.
02:30 – Outpost Overview & Patch Notes
DJz confirms the new Outpost Exchange Material Refinery and material generators—now offering three upgrade brackets instead of two.
05:00 – Material Generators & Scaling
Discussion of G5–G7 sourcing, how early-tier players benefit immediately, and why high-tier (G7) players face longer roads.
06:45 – Outpost Fleet Slots Correction
DJz admits his earlier info was off: the fourth ship slot won’t arrive this month, only two at level 1 and a third unlocked at level 40.
08:30 – Upgrade Value & Player Expectations
They predict most players will reach levels 15–20 early, with strong emphasis on the building’s buffs and resource bonuses.
09:50 – How Retaliation Targets Work
Explaining the new “retaliation target” type—distinct from hostiles or armadas. Only generic officers (e.g., Khan, Nero, Gorkon) will work.
11:00 – Crewing Strategies & Classic Combos
Old-school crews like Kirk/Spock/Yuki resurface. Voyager crews, strike teams, and others won’t trigger their abilities here.
12:45 – Outpost Mechanics Explained
Players use two ships to seize an outpost, then defend it from 72 retaliation waves (five minutes apart) over about five hours.
16:00 – Passive vs. Active Gameplay
The defense runs automatically—no need to trigger waves manually. Buffs can be activated mid-battle for stat boosts or mining bonuses.
19:00 – Buff Currency & Strategy
Rewards go directly to inventory, not cargo. Players can bank currency for future runs to maximize buffs on the next outpost.
22:00 – Outpost Buff Types & Factions
Each target faction (Cardassian, Borg, Node) offers unique buff categories—PvE, utility, and PvP respectively.
25:00 – Leaving or Losing Outposts
Leaving ends your buffs immediately. Arena transfers or incursions also break outpost control; the veil and territories are safe.
29:00 – Start Timer Change & QA Notes
Community discovers a 3-minute start timer instead of 1; DJz says it adds strategy but invites more PvP risk.
Griffin reports a live bug: Away Teams are currently broken.
30:30 – Officer Discussion: Nog
Nog’s debut ties to his father Rom’s legacy. DJz praises the lore while admitting limited gameplay utility unless base-raiding improves.
33:40 – Officer Discussion: The Hierarch
Introduces “Carol Freeman 2.0?”—potentially a PvP counter, though effectiveness depends on high tiers. Artwork and narrative praised.
38:30 – New Max Ship XP Button (QoL Update)
They test the new instant-max feature: convenient for scrapping but risky for free-to-play players due to auto-Latinum use.
44:50 – Who Benefits Most from Max-All
Ideal for heavy spenders; free players must be cautious. Some want sliders added for smaller upgrades during events.
45:50 – Weekly Mission Rollouts & Bug Fixes
Missions release weekly this arc; Scopely claims to fix veil recall daily bug and arena entry issue.
47:30 – Mid-Ops Experience Announcement
Wardaddy returns to discuss a new mid-ops battle pass later this week, expanding mid-tier gameplay.
49:00 – Chaos Tech Review
They dissect “Particle Synthesis” (loot and mining boosts) and “Biomimetic Gel” (PvP buffs). DJz clarifies the math—impressive numbers but balanced impact.
53:40 – New Primes for Outposts
Three new primes enhance solo outpost assault, output, and retaliation rewards—though DJz warns their longevity is uncertain.
55:40 – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
DJz and Griffin summarize the arc, thank listeners, and tease in-game lab testing later that night.
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57min
November 03, 2025 Arc Preview - Outposts and ALL the Mechanics with Exclusive Playtest Footage
Editors Note: This is a highly visual show, especially the final hour, BUT we do try to narrate everything as much as possible.

00:00:00 Show open, hot-tub stream gag, DJz + Griffin settle in
00:02:00 Griffin unmutes; tech/setup jokes and greetings
00:05:30 Weekend/Halloween warm-ups; chat check-ins
00:06:20 Halloween recap: Oliver’s costume (as his own cat “Velcro”)
00:08:00 Neighborhood candy haul & “dad tax” bit
00:10:30 Trick-or-treat trends (K-Pop demon hunters, wigs & scars)
00:13:00 Weekend logistics, football night, heading home
00:16:30 Pivot: tonight’s plan—video watch-along and arc preview setup
00:18:30 “Highly visual show” heads-up for podcast listeners
00:20:00 Introducing “Hammy’s Blink Counter” bit before the video
00:22:00 Load up Hammy’s Solo Outposts/November arc video
00:24:00 Video narration: Solo Outposts feature explained (Ops 51+)
00:26:00 Pause/play banter; “still blinkless” running joke
00:28:30 Griffin compares cadence to invasion-style live features
00:30:00 DS9: Retribution confirmed as November theme (from video)
00:33:00 Systems placement outside G5; where Outposts spawn
00:36:45 “Blink-O-Vision” + begin deeper breakdown of Outposts
00:44:00 Transition from video back to live analysis
01:22:00 Gameplay pivot: economy/state of play, preparing for November
01:30:00 Outpost loop implications for different level bands
01:38:00 Community Q&A: rewards, time windows, travel/logistics
01:46:00 Back-and-forth on tuning and what would make Outposts land well
02:03:00 Light interlude; humor + stream housekeeping
02:12:00 Return to gameplay: what success looks like for the feature
02:54:00 Closing thanks, site plugs, and sign-off
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3h 14min
October 31, 2025 Villains Part 2 Arc Wrap Up; Players Sound Off
00:00:00 Opening banter & show setup
00:05:12 Recap of the October arc’s chaotic start
00:11:30 DJz and Bubba Joe debate event design failures
00:17:25 Player frustration over scoring inconsistencies
00:24:40 Community compensation reactions
00:32:05 Deep dive on G7 progression bottlenecks
00:46:10 Discussion on Dauntless and Vengeance ships
00:53:50 G4–G6 player experience comparisons
01:01:40 The “field rations” debate and reward balance
01:19:20 G7 chest values and multiphasic inflation
01:28:05 Cross-server feedback & player expectations
01:44:45 Mid-show pivot: Talking Trek Christmas Angel Fund update
01:52:55 Community generosity and Monroe Carell Hospital support
02:03:40 Return to gameplay: “Surge” event segment review
02:16:50 Audience call-ins and G7 event progression feedback
02:32:00 Ratings and community poll for the October arc
02:49:45 DJz closing rant on feature design and monetization
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2h 56min
October 29, 2025 Talking Trek Gives Back Kicks off with Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital
00:00:00 Opening banter & Halloween jokes
00:04:30 Introduction of Monroe Carell Hospital guests
00:08:45 Christmas Angel Fund recap – year 1 & 2 impact
00:14:20 Graydon joins to discuss gaming therapy
00:19:00 How video games support emotional healing
00:26:00 Behind the scenes of Child Life and patient support
00:32:30 Showcasing equipment funded last year (Xbox, PC, 3D printer)
00:38:00 Announcing the 2025 goal and mobile recording studio project
00:43:30 Emotional moment with IJ’s story and community tributes
00:48:00 Music therapy cart details & equipment discussion
00:54:00 Adaptive gaming for kids with limited mobility
01:00:00 Live donation segment & real-time goal tracker
01:08:00 Family programs and whole-child care philosophy
01:15:00 Community stories & hospital partnership growth
01:23:00 Recap of fundraising tools and anonymous donor options
01:40:00 Switch to Star Trek Fleet Command game updates
01:55:00 Vengeance blueprints and G7 discussion
02:15:00 Community wrap-up & final thank-you messages
02:35:00 Closing remarks and end of show
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2h 46min
October 24, 2025 Syndicate Battlepass Analytics and Alliance Tournament Updates
00:00:00 – Intro & Roll Call DJz welcomes the servers and sets expectations for Alliance Tournament Day Two.
00:05:00 – Sponsor Round-Up Coca-Cola and Ford updates; Budweiser confirmed for the Cook-Off.
00:08:00 – Ghost Energy & Griffin in LA More influencer cross-talk.
00:11:00 – Reacher vs Tom Cruise Chat dives into pop-culture detour.
00:17:00 – Snowpiercer Game Announcement Leads into Twitch promotions.
00:21:00 – Angry Birds 2 Partnership DJz describes upcoming promo streams and community giveaways.
00:25:00 – Return to STFC Alliance Tournament Day Two officially begins; Battle Pass launch.
00:29:00 – Syndicate XP Economy DJz, Tarpy, and Retrieving unpack value, sourcing, and Scopely’s math.
00:44:00 – Old Syndicate Advancement vs New Syndicate Pass Why the change happened and what it fixes.
00:57:00 – Player Perception & Monetization How expectation bias fuels frustration.
01:12:00 – Feedback Loops & PAC Response How creator and player feedback shaped this arc.
01:27:00 – Daily Hostiles & Veil Shards DJz celebrates hitting his G7 daily goal for the first time.
01:33:00 – Alliance Tournament Setup Preview of live coverage and scoring format.
01:50:00 – Alliance Tournament Begins Live updates and bug-fix reports from Day Two
02:00:00 – Reroll & Task Fixes Explanation of G6/G7 task overlap and scoring adjustments
02:15:00 – Choice Tokens & Point Values Optimal use and why G7 tasks remain inefficient
02:20:00 – Material Tasks and Pay-to-Play Balance Planetary Charts, Pioneer’s Crest, and pack requirements
02:30:00 – New Tasks Introduced Building tasks and reroll logic refined.
02:45:00 – Meta Strategy Debate Fleet coordination and cross-server performance.
02:59:00 – Syndicate Prime Unlocked in AT Store DJz shows how to earn Prime particles via Alliance Tournaments
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3h 7min
October 17, 2025 2025 Specialty Ships in Review: Strategies, Crewing, Uses and Rewards
00:00:00 – Intro / Server Roll Call
00:05:30 – Community Appreciation & Chat Welcome
00:09:40 – “Drippy Biddle” Meme Returns
00:13:50 – Spotting Players in the Veil / Pirate Humor
00:18:15 – Early G7 Gameplay Impressions
00:24:05 – Comparing G6 vs. G7 Experience
00:30:40 – Crewing Depth & Player Skill Discussion
00:36:25 – Officer Weaknesses & “Checkup from the Neck Up”
00:43:20 – Rediscovering Classic Crews (Kirk / Spock / Khan)
00:48:55 – Chang & Yuki Nostalgia Segment
00:50:30 – DJz’s Radio Reenactment Begins
00:54:45 – “Caller #10” / Britney Giveaway Segment
00:59:25 – Laughter & Radio Station Memories
01:02:10 – Transition Back to Gameplay
01:07:35 – Specialty Ship Recap Introduction
01:11:20 – Relativity Overview & Event Utility
01:20:55 – Junker Discussion / Early Use Cases
01:29:10 – Reliant Breakdown / Midgame Relevance
01:39:25 – Squall Segment / Crewing and PvE Value
01:51:30 – Dauntless Debate / Worth the Investment?
02:04:45 – Revenant Recap / Balancing New Ship Meta
02:18:00 – State of Specialty Ships in 2025
02:30:15 – Broader Game Balance Discussion
02:42:20 – Audience Q&A and Community Shoutouts
02:50:10 – Off-Topic Fun & Chat Antics
02:58:30 – Final Thoughts on G7 and Crewing Meta
03:05:45 – Closing Remarks / Upcoming Stream Tease
03:10:15 – Outro / “Meow for now… Good night!”
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3h 12min
October 15, 2025 What is Wrong with G7? Players Sound Off
Tonight was supposed to be a fun loving good ole fashioned laid back chill night on Twitch. BUT, as the conversation geared towards G7 and player expectations, we started having a great conversation, and it just HAD to be turned into a show. Shoutout to MOOPSIE for kicking us off tonight on what turned out to be an AMAZING conversation about G7's first week.
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00:00:00 – Opening chatter and unexpected “interloper” joins
00:03:00 – Moopsie returns, teasing a new “Downfall” parody video about G7
00:06:00 – Breaking down launch bugs, errors, and frustrations from players
00:08:45 – Discussion of paywalls and time-gating in the G7 expansion
00:12:00 – DJz and Griffin counter with positive experiences from their alliances
00:15:30 – Arguments over Scopely’s pacing – slow by design or poor delivery?
00:18:00 – Moopsie details his “broken miner” issue in the Veil and Scopely’s silence
00:21:30 – Server-sync bug explanations and talk of compensation for affected players
00:25:00 – DJz acknowledges communication failures but defends overall design intent
00:27:45 – Day-eight perspective – reminding players G7 is still new content
00:31:00 – Conversation shifts philosophical – how much patience should players have?
00:33:30 – “Camping chair” analogy – DJz explains his philosophy on value and spending
00:36:30 – Chat debate on refunds, spending habits, and game enjoyment
00:39:30 – Griffin compares Scopely criticism to consumer protest culture
00:42:00 – Community frustration vs. personal enjoyment – finding the balance
00:45:00 – Transition to listener participation and open-mic discussions
00:47:00 – K9 joins the show (Ops 72) to voice G7 concerns from a whale’s view
00:49:00 – Forced collaboration complaint – Veil and Surge systems under fire
00:53:00 – DJz questions how this differs from earlier generations’ content
00:56:00 – K9 explains the problem of investment scale and reset fatigue
00:59:00 – High-cost progression to 73+ – too steep for meaningful advancement
01:02:30 – Debate on “slow by design” – whether G6 feedback caused the shift
01:06:00 – Player isolation vs. forced teamwork – balancing design philosophies
01:10:00 – Hazards vs. Veil – comparing past solo mechanics to new alliance ones
01:14:00 – Arguments over accessibility and alternate progression paths
01:18:00 – Acknowledging Scopely’s challenge – serving five generations of players
01:22:00 – Finding middle ground – Veil as both opportunity and limitation
01:26:00 – DJz reinforces Talking Trek’s open-platform approach to criticism
01:30:00 – Audience Q&A – who actually enjoys G7 so far?
01:33:00 – Positive reports from chat – players share early success stories
01:37:00 – Discussion about whales, catch-up mechanics, and compressed content
01:41:00 – Frustration over required alliance activity and dependency
01:45:00 – Hazards, surges, and solo play revisited – the ongoing debate
01:49:00 – DJz mediates closing thoughts – fun, freedom, and fair design
01:54:00 – Wrap-up, post-show Discord invite, and lighthearted closing banter
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2h 9min

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