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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 1:05 PM
Hi all,
I was originally a member a few years ago, but more or less stopped gaming when I was the main carer for my dad when he was terminally ill back in 2017/18. I came back to the game every now and then but couldn't summon up much enthusiasm; then lockdown happened, I got furloughed from work, and I realised that the 500 monthly Zen my lifetime subscription netted me meant I had something like 30k to spend, & there was a ship sale on...
So, I'm playing regularly now, and having put some actual effort into the game, I think I'm finally starting to get the hang of decent builds. I think my old characters will be retired or deleted, as I concentrate on the newer, better-planned and realised ones. The Temporal Recruit science captain I'm playing at the moment is probably going to become my new main, despite his horribly unimaginative name.
Anyway, about me. I'm in the UK, in my 50s, working in IT, living in a garrison town in South West England. I'm originally from South/South West Wales, solidly Welsh, and I grew up with ST:TOS, Doctor Who, and Space:1999. My first Captain was Kirk, but my preferred Captain is Picard (the original TNG version) because Sir Patrick can actually act. My academic background is international politics, military history, and strategic studies; a couple of my areas of research were strategic deception and propaganda, and I've read Machiavelli, so of course my favourite character is a plain, simple tailor...
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 1:41 PM
"What good is a rule if you're not willing to die for it...? Or break it."
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 1:44 PM
Hi all,
I was originally a member a few years ago, but more or less stopped gaming when I was the main carer for my dad when he was terminally ill back in 2017/18. I came back to the game every now and then but couldn't summon up much enthusiasm; then lockdown happened, I got furloughed from work, and I realised that the 500 monthly Zen my lifetime subscription netted me meant I had something like 30k to spend, & there was a ship sale on...
So, I'm playing regularly now, and having put some actual effort into the game, I think I'm finally starting to get the hang of decent builds. I think my old characters will be retired or deleted, as I concentrate on the newer, better-planned and realised ones. The Temporal Recruit science captain I'm playing at the moment is probably going to become my new main, despite his horribly unimaginative name.
Anyway, about me. I'm in the UK, in my 50s, working in IT, living in a garrison town in South West England. I'm originally from South/South West Wales, solidly Welsh, and I grew up with ST:TOS, Doctor Who, and Space:1999. My first Captain was Kirk, but my preferred Captain is Picard (the original TNG version) because Sir Patrick can actually act. My academic background is international politics, military history, and strategic studies; a couple of my areas of research were strategic deception and propaganda, and I've read Machiavelli, so of course my favourite character is a plain, simple tailor...
Welcome back to the community!
If you're available, I'd encourage you to check out some of the regular events including the Saturday TFO event. It's a great place to parse your new builds, ask questions of the veterans DPSers, and of course it's always a good time.
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 1:48 PM
When you see that your character is not in one of the fleets anymore, you can just request an invite HERE
Someone of us will look into this then and send you a new invite.
Anyway, welcome back!
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 2:04 PM
Welcome back to UFP, I hope you enjoy.
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 2:59 PM
Welcome back to the UFP!
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 3:16 PM
Look forward to seeing you about welcome back some links to help get you back up to speed here is the Events, Guides Help and Support and Build Discussions
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 3:17 PM
Welcome back, nice to see another from my homeland and an Alphan too
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 3:49 PM
Welcome back!
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Posted Fri 08 Oct, 2021 3:54 PM
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Last edited by Morris; Fri 08 Oct, 2021 3:56 PM.
Welcome back!!! As a couple have already mentioned, our Saturday Special Ops Events are always a good time, and a great way to get acquainted (re-acquainted) with your fellow fleet mates! I hope to see you around!