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Oh, got it. I didn't realize Console had started the 14th so soon.
That must mean that Kael just used the wrong tags (since it's in the PC news area), rather than a duplicate like I originally thought.

In any case, have fun, Console players! It's a fun set of episodes so far.

I saw this post too, but it looks like a duplicate of one made in January. Is it not?

Indeed. I hope he's doing OK too, sounds like he's going through some stuff.

As far as my posts, I'll still try to do things as timely as possible and perhaps start working on an account on startrek.website. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

It is. I've read about that and wondered if it was happening. There are a few discussions popping up about it too, so hopefully it will be addressed.
(I'm also considering just migrating or creating an account on startrek.website. We'll see.) Thanks for letting me know.

Sorry for the delay in posting my summary; kbin was down. Again.

Would anyone prefer that I summarize the Patch Notes for brevity the way I do other posts? Or are the original Patch Notes brief enough?

For example, a rephrasing of today's:

• Fixed issue preventing certain Warbirds from equipping Borg Kingdom Interceptor Probes.
• Corrected the Fleet Power Network console to only reduce Weapon Firing Cycles cooldowns, not all cooldowns.
• Addressed disrupter ground visuals for various weapons and drones.
• Fixed display issue with Kurleth Phaser Pistol.
• Updated 14th Anniversary bundle description for item claims in the Zen Store.

Kbin was down for a couple days, so I wasn't able to post my summaries. Hopefully a day late isn't too late!
LLAP

There are some definite TNG throw-backs in this bundle. I think it'll end up being a "pass" for me though, at least for now. I am looking forward to the next C-store bundle 35% sale though, given the correction on the tommy-gun.

Just noticed that I duplicated your post about the 14th Anniversay Bundle. Sorry about that.
I'm a mod over at the kbin STO community and thought I'd start helping out by cross-posting some of my summaries to the startrek.website community as well.

Not sure how well this comment or the syncing will work, but just wanted to say hi and LLAP. I'll continue to try these cross-postings from our community to yours, unless you say otherwise.

I mean it’s fine if you enjoy the game, but it really isn’t a good game at all. It’s fun in that it is a way to immerse yourself in Trek content.

This sums it up really well. I also find it to be a fun place to meet up with geographically distant friends who also like Trek. Hanging out in Quark's while chatting over voicechat is pretty great.

Over at Daystrom, this comes up from time to time. I've formed a head-canon for it as well. To quote one of my comments on a thread there regarding the explosions (and the "rocks"):

My understanding is that the "rocks" are a product of the electroplasma system being exposed to air. Whether that is some sort of coolant that is meant to seal the EPS leak in that console or some sort of EPS byproduct reacting in air, I don't remember or have a head-canon for it.

All of that said, if I form this reply into one worthy of Daystrom, then I say it is an intended safety mechanism to protect the crew against catastrophic failure of the EPS conduits.

So, the consoles are exploding from the failure of the EPS conduits and the expansion of the coolant.

Thank you for putting into words what I've been trying to weigh out regarding a Steam Deck.
I think your tech arrangement is similar enough to my own and therefore just what I needed to read in order to convince myself I won't miss not having one.