Friday, October 28, 2011

itunes logoEpisode 53 - The Stormshade Papers                                                                                                

28 October 2011 | This weeks episode weighs in at over 1 hour! Be warned and plan accordingly. Stormshade returns and he brought answers to your questions. This episode's Blank of the Week is brought to us by our good friends at StarbaseUGC, BroadcastUGC and now BitesizedUGC, catch up on their shows here, or head over to their Livestream. It is a sad week in Trek History, twenty years ago we lost our beloved Gene Roddenberry. We celebrate his memory with a few minutes of Gene in his own words.

In STO News, James and Elijah talk about the most recent updates to Stephen D'angelo's Path to F2P DEV Blog, possible updates to the skill tree, Brandons most recent Massively.com article and congratulate Farktoid and ZeroniusRex on their recent promotions!

Check out the new Priority One Facebook Page and say hello!

We would also like to welcome our newest Syndication Partner, Holosuite Magazine! Holosuite is a great source for news, shows and events in the STO and wider Star Trek world. Go check em out!

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Episode 52 – Forward! O Tribble                                                                                                                                

21 October 2011 | This week the guys cover more Tribble goodness Listener feedback, a new Foundry Mission and much, much more! In this episode's “Blank of the Week,” Elijah tells us about the imminent arrival of the U.S.S. Enterprise in New York! James lets us know about a great geek worthy tour program from Geek Nation Tours.

Brandon delivers a Subspace Chatter segment which introduces the new Priority One sponsored Doff Exchange chat channel. In STO News, James and Elijah talk about the most recent updates to Stephen D'angelo's Path to F2P DEV Blog, they also follow it up with another awesome Foundry mission Review! 

Check out the new Priority One Facebook Page and say hello!

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Episode 51 - So it's ok to read a Dev's Diary?                                                                                                                                                

17 October 2011 | This week the guys cover Mark Raddemaker's Vesta Refit Document, in “Blank of the Week”, an amazing amature rocket launch, feedback from our listeners on our upcoming segment The Captain's Table.

In STO News, James and Elijah talk about the most recent updates to Stephen D'angelo's Path to F2P DEV Blog and Brandon delivers a new edition of Subspace Chatter.

This week, James and Elijah review the Foundry mission “Spawn of Medusa IV,” by @Duke-of-Rock and Alex joins us for a review of “Left 2 Die,” by @Tiuz.

Check out the new Priority One Facebook Page and say hello!

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Episode 50 - The Admiral's Office - {UFP}                                                                                        

07 October 2011 | This week we have some minor audio quality issues due to the fact that Elijah is currently moving and had to record the show from a cardboard box behind Starbucks in order to find useable Wi-Fi. The guys interview Vice Admiral Michael ofThe United Federation of Planets, Star Trek Gaming Fleet.

The “Blank of the Week” covers a super cool HD Video series by @KineticImpulser titled Star Trek: Overture and a request to our listeners for our upcoming segment The Captain's Table.
In STO News, James and Elijah talk about the most recent updates to Stephen D'angelo's Path to F2P DEV Blog and Brandon takes a break from his Massively.com article to transmit a new Subspace Chatter.

This week, James and Elijah review the Foundry mission “One of None,” by @commander_charvanek.

Check out the new Priority One Logo, our 50th episode Commemorative Wallpaper and our new Facebook Page! Many thanks to our Art Director Alex Calderwood for all of this awesome work.
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Episode 49 - The Shipyard ft. Capt. Logan and Thomas the Cat  


                                        

30 September 2011 | This week we bring you the long promised Mark Raddemaker Q&A with Cap'n Logan and Thomas the Cryptic Cat! Since Mark couldn't join us in person, we sent him a list of oft asked questions and asked our faviorite Shipwrights to discuss his answers with us. Check out the complete list of Mark Raddemaker questions here.


The “Blank of the Week” covers an awesome Trek inspired PC Case and an update on the TNG Blu Ray release.


In STO News, James and Elijah talk about the most recent changes to the Veteran Rewards, Stephen D'angelo's Path to F2P DEV Blog and Exocomps, Exocomps, Exocomps!


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

To get the missions you are making using The Foundry featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Episode 48 - Surprise Goodbyes

LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 48 - Surprise Goodbyes 
                                                                                                                                                                     
23 September 2011 | This week is a bittersweet show. We get to spend an entire hour with Dan Stahl himself, but we have to spend some of that time saying goodbye. Dan announced this week that he would be leaving Cryptic at the end of the month. Godspeed Captain, we wish you well!


But before he goes...we have a few questions for him from the Community about STO's past, present and future! In this episode's “Blank of the Week,” the guys talk about a new podcast featuring one of our favorite guests, Simon Ludgate.


In STO News, James and Elijah talk about the most recent changes to Tribble and the addition of the “Red Shirt” Test Server. And of course cover the Special Communique from Dstahl.
Alex Calderwood's Priority One Comics #02 premiers this week on The Quantum Cafe. Check it out!


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

To get the missions you are making using The Foundry featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.

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Episode 47 - Beam us Directly to Sick Bay!


Episode 47 - Beam us Directly to Sick Bay!                                                                                                    

16 September 2011 | This week we had intended to bring you a scintillating interview with Dan Stahl. We won't be able to do so as Dan came down with a debilitating case of Tarkalean flu. We will be rescheduling with Dan shortly, so keep an eye on www.thequantumcafe.com for updates! We wish Dan a speedy recovery. LLAP.

The guys share this week's “Blank of the Week” which is an article from, The Daily What, that delivers some great news about the next Star Trek Movie!

We launch our new segment this week, “Subspace Chatter,” featuring our own Brandon! He will be filling us in on the week's happenings and hot topics from the STO Forums.

In STO News, James and Elijah talk about the most recent Ask CrypticStormShade's meet n' greet with his community counterparts at Perfect World and some awesome TwitPics from Capn' Logan.

Alex Calderwood reviews the Foundry Mission, “The Worst of All Worlds,” by Captain Revo, and of course James and Elijah cover your feedback!

Also, please stay tuned after the show for an encore presentation of The Gates of Sto'Vo'Kor Episode 3.

If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

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Friday, September 9, 2011

Priority One Podcast - Episode 46 - Priority One turns One ft. Simon Ludgate

LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 46 - Priority One turns One ft. Simon Ludgate                                                                                                                                              

09 September 2011 | We put together a whopper of a show for our 1 year anniversary! They guys kick off the beginning of our second year with guest hosts, birthday love and an in depth exploration of Free to Play mechanics with Gamasutra Columnist, Simon Ludgate. The guys share this week's “Blank of the Week” which is an article from, www.slashfilm.com that takes a deeper look at a possible new Star Trek Series!


This week in Trek History is possibly the biggest of them all, Star Trek's 45th Anniversary! In STO News, the hosts talk Free to Play details and Thomas and Logans new Ship designs coming to a C-Store near you. 


Some old friends stop by to extend their birthday greetings and Alex delivers a spectacular Priority One Wallpaper as our Birthday Present to you! Plus Priority One Comics #01 is Live!


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

To get the missions you are making using The Foundry (Beta) featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.



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Friday, September 2, 2011

Priority One Podcast - Episode 45 - "They Said What?!?"


LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 45 - “They Said What?!?”                                                                                        
 02 September 2011 | Elijah and James cover some of the most exciting news STO has received in some time. To begin with there are new Ships on the way, and a huge thank you to Altexist, for breaking the news that Star Trek Online will be going Free to Play by the end of the year. The guys discuss the pros and cons of free to play, based on the Gamasutra article by Simon Ludgate. And as if that wasn't enough, the Borg Deep Space Encounters have arrived and Priority One is prepping for our First Birthday!

In this weeks Game Ideas, James and Elijah discuss a submission from Divvur of The Quantum Cafe Forums about ideas for Crafting system updates.

Elijah took the time to play through and review Havraha's iconic Foundry mission, “To Helena and Back.” This week, not only were numerous Caitians spared due to your feedback, the feedback was good!

If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

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We have a call out to all Priority One fans for your ideas based on a monthly theme! Visit this thread to submit your ideas on any idea or feature you would like to see implemented in game.


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Friday, August 26, 2011

Episode 44 - Fleets and Facts ft. Admiral Nick

LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 44 - Fleets and Facts ft. Admiral Nick    
                                                                                                                                        
26 August 2011 | Our Hosts interview Nick, the Fleet Admiral of Stonewall Fleet. The guys share this week's two “Blank of the Week” which is an article from, www.bleedingcool.com that explores how the new JJ Star Trek Game is going to be considered Canon...Sacre Bleu! This week in Trek History and DJ Drew delivers more juicy rumors and gossip about new Micro Factions!


In STO News, the guys go over this months Engineering Report by DStahl, the Endless Summer Sale at the CStore and a review of DStahl's recent forum posts...he said free to play?


In this weeks Game Ideas, James and Elijah get into a new Fleet Base concept from Alecto.


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

To get the missions you are making using The Foundry (Beta) featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.



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Friday, August 19, 2011

Priority One Podcast - Episode 43 The Shipyard ft. Adam Ihle

LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 43 - The Shipyard ft. Adam Ihle                                                                                                                                                        

19 August 2011 | Elijah and James spend some quality time in this weeks Shipyard segment with designer, sculptor, artist and now Trek Legend, Adam Ihle! The guys share this week's two “Blank of the Week” mentions. First, we have an extremely handy and well done Trek Reference site for the Engineer in all of us,www.startrekblueprints.com. Second, Check out www.okudagrams.com. This is a technical site containing the collective works of Star Trek's chief Production Designer Michael Okuda. Also, the guys turn our attention to a glorious new ship design from Vektor, The U.S.S. Grandeur. Big birthdays on This week in Trek History and DJ Drew delivers more juicy rumors and gossip about new tutorials and rare quality frequency modulators!


In STO News, Brandon drops in to recap his experiences at Dine with the Devs - Las Vegas. Brandon also got the opportunity to spend some quality time with a Star Trek Icon, check out the previous link to see who! James takes a look at the Perfect World Transition and this months “Ask Cryptic.”


In this weeks Game Ideas, James and Elijah get excited about a new tactical concept from DKeith357 and an equipment set STF reward, as envisioned by BrokenMirror.


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.


To get the missions you are making using The Foundry (Beta) featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.


We have a call out to all Priority One fans for your ideas based on a monthly theme! Visit this thread to submit your ideas on any idea or feature you would like to see implemented in game.

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Friday, August 12, 2011

Priority One Podcast - Episode 42 - Viva Las Trek


LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 42 - Viva Las Trek                                                                                               

12 August 2011 | Elijah and James report on up-to-the-minute news releases straight from Cryptic Studios! In this episode’s Blank of The Week, the guys cover the release of IDW’s on going Star Trek comic book series. DJ Drew delivers more juicy rumors and gossip about Ship captures and new consoles.
In STO News, Elijah and James envy those folks joining Brandon for Dine with the Devs - Las Vegas. James reviews Gozer’s latest modifications to STFs. Elijah shadows Wishstone on the forums and reports on the latestrelease notes, as well the official announcement that the Perfect World acquisition of Cryptic Studios is officially complete. Finally, a few Caitian Kittens were saved thanks to Listener Feedback!


Be sure to stay tuned after Priority One for our Encore Broadcast of The Gates of Sto' Vo' Kor Episode 2!


Adam Ihle, Creator of the Enterprise F, will be joining Priority One on August 19th for our third installment of "The Shipyard." We have many questions for him about his work on the Enterprise and other ship designs. If you have questions for Adam, please post them here and on The STO Forums.


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

To get the missions you are making using The Foundry (Beta) featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.

We have a call out to all Priority One fans for your ideas based on a monthly theme! Visit this thread to submit your ideas on any idea or feature you would like to see implemented in game.


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Friday, August 5, 2011

Episode 41 - The Shipyard ft. Thomas the Cat

LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 41 - The Shipyard ft. Thomas the Cat                                                                                                                                    

05 August 2011 | Elijah and James spend some quality time in this weeks Shipyard segment with beloved Community Member and Developer, Thomas the Cryptic Cat! The guys share this week's “Blank of the Week” which is an article written by Prof. Anthony Rotolo, entitled, “Is the Borg the Ultimate Social Network?” Elijah tells us about his experience at the debut of William Shatner's “The Captains,” and we check out This week in Trek. DJ Drew delivers more juicy rumors and gossip about new shuttle only missions and the Perfect World acquisition of Cryptic Studios.


In STO News, Brandon Drops in to let us know about Dine with the Devs - Las Vegas. James takes a look at the STO Events Calendar and finds The Borg, among other things.  


Adam Ihle, Creator of the Enterprise F, will be joining Priority One on August 19th for our third installment of "The Shipyard." We have many questions for him about his work on the Enterprise and other ship designs. If you have questions for Adam, please post them here and on The STO Forums. 


To get the missions you are making using The Foundry featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.


We have a call out to all Priority One fans for your ideas based on a monthly theme! Visit this thread to submit your ideas on any idea or feature you would like to see implemented in game.


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Friday, July 29, 2011

Priority One Podcast - Episode 40 - The Admiral's Office

LOGO_ship_smallEpisode 40 - The Admiral's Office                                                                                          




29 July 2011 | Our hosts, Elijah and James take the opportunity to interview one of our community's beloved leaders, Fleet Admiral Flessas of The Royal Black Watch. The guys share this week's “Blank of the Week” which is a fan made video by Eurrsk, which explores the reaction on the homefront to the Federation multi-front war. You can find it here at www.thequantumcafe.com. Also William Shatner will debut his documentary The Captains. We also check out This week in Trek and DJ Drew's answering machine? STO News covers the most recent Dev Diary Entry with updated Enterprise F Pics! And, Dine with the Devs notes from Brandon's Column over at MassivelyCaptain's Log.


If you are a Fleet Admiral and are interested in joining one of our future shows to be interviewed about your fleet, please send us an email at priorityone@thequantumcafe.com with your contact and fleet information.

To get the missions you are making using The Foundry (Beta) featured on the show, send in the name of your mission, a brief description, and your @handle to priorityone@thequantumcafe.com. Elijah and James will personally test out your mission and give you feedback over the air.



We have a call out to all Priority One fans for your ideas based on a monthly theme! Visit this thread to submit your ideas on the exciting addition of Starfleet/Klingon Academy and the upcoming new Tutorial experience. 


Plus we are always looking for your input for The Shipyard. Find the thread here. Upcoming guests include Thomas the Cryptic Cat and a special Q&A with Mark Rademaker! Please head over to the Community Submissions section of The Quantum Cafe Fourms to post your questions for our guests.


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