This GameZone.com story deals with the way ship combat is handled in the upcoming massively multiplayer online game, Star Trek Online. The writer gives solid insight into outfitting and cooperative gameplay elements to maximize damage.

GameZone.com's Matt Eberle writes: "Star Trek Online’s spaceship combat is an odd mix of standard tactics and flexible thought. Many gamers make jokes about 'button mashing' – repeatedly hitting the same buttons to win. In Star Trek you will be mashing the same buttons because starships only have a few weapons. You will, however, be thoroughly engaged. Shield power needs to be re-routed, enemies need to be kept in your weapons’ firing arcs, and some weapons need to be activated at just the right moment to get their best effect. Players need to think ahead and be flexible in order to succeed. Maneuvering your ship can be the most important part of the battle, since everything is in constant motion. Unlike other games where some players will rarely have to move during a fight, everyone must pay attention to what’s going on around them – or pay the price."

Kyrwolf via gamezone.com »