Joe and STO
@joeandsto.bsky.social
AKA "CardGameNut"; writer of #StarTrekOnline fan blog "Joe and STO." Opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect any others' values and goals.
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Joe and STO
@joeandsto.bsky.social
· Oct 1
All T6s that should be eligible now should be.
All T6s that correctly *shouldn't* be eligible (10 total):
* Heritage Bundle (Premonition, Achilles, Typhon)
* 15th Anniversary Classic Film Bundle (Ark Royal, Pioneer II, Kerala, Shangri-La)
* Timeless Legacy Bundle (Okinawa, Warden, Proxima)
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All T6s that correctly *shouldn't* be eligible (10 total):
* Heritage Bundle (Premonition, Achilles, Typhon)
* 15th Anniversary Classic Film Bundle (Ark Royal, Pioneer II, Kerala, Shangri-La)
* Timeless Legacy Bundle (Okinawa, Warden, Proxima)
(2/3)
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December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Unlisted Alternate Take to fix background video issue for those that can't handle the desync issue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3FR...
If I pull the OG down and push the fixed, YT algorithm will screw me over. So just have this unlisted for those that want it.
If I pull the OG down and push the fixed, YT algorithm will screw me over. So just have this unlisted for those that want it.
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Unlisted Alternate Take to fix background video issue for those that can't handle the desync issue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3FR...
If I pull the OG down and push the fixed, YT algorithm will screw me over. So just have this unlisted for those that want it.
If I pull the OG down and push the fixed, YT algorithm will screw me over. So just have this unlisted for those that want it.
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Captain's Log, 4th of December 2025:
The Enterprise has entered orbit around Q's Winter Wonderland.
I have released the crew to some well-deserved R&R. Ensign Ro Laren is enjoying a nice cup of Hot Chocolate while the rest are enjoying a medieval display by the Knights of Q.
The Enterprise has entered orbit around Q's Winter Wonderland.
I have released the crew to some well-deserved R&R. Ensign Ro Laren is enjoying a nice cup of Hot Chocolate while the rest are enjoying a medieval display by the Knights of Q.
December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Captain's Log, 4th of December 2025:
The Enterprise has entered orbit around Q's Winter Wonderland.
I have released the crew to some well-deserved R&R. Ensign Ro Laren is enjoying a nice cup of Hot Chocolate while the rest are enjoying a medieval display by the Knights of Q.
The Enterprise has entered orbit around Q's Winter Wonderland.
I have released the crew to some well-deserved R&R. Ensign Ro Laren is enjoying a nice cup of Hot Chocolate while the rest are enjoying a medieval display by the Knights of Q.
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To anyone in the US who received XL Enterprise-C after ordering the XL Enterprise-D model from the #Fanhome #StarTrek Ships Collection and is unable to return it because of the unopened package requirement, I am wanting to buy an XL Enterprise-C.
If you're looking to sell, DM here or on discord.
If you're looking to sell, DM here or on discord.
December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Captain's Log:
The construction of the Enterprise has finished, she's now enroute to Q's Winter Wonderland.
The construction of the Enterprise has finished, she's now enroute to Q's Winter Wonderland.
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Captain's Log:
The construction of the Enterprise has finished, she's now enroute to Q's Winter Wonderland.
The construction of the Enterprise has finished, she's now enroute to Q's Winter Wonderland.
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Star Trek Online - The Steamrunner Class
YouTube video by Endeavour Gaming
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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DilEx graph for November 2025
November 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
DilEx graph for November 2025
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Fanhome is rereleasing several of the Eaglemoss-era XL #StarTrek models, so let's take a look at one and see how they did!
youtu.be/cOv0AH9oMEM?...
youtu.be/cOv0AH9oMEM?...
XL TOS Enterprise Unboxing and Review | Fanhome Star Trek Starships Collection
YouTube video by Stu1701
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Fanhome is rereleasing several of the Eaglemoss-era XL #StarTrek models, so let's take a look at one and see how they did!
youtu.be/cOv0AH9oMEM?...
youtu.be/cOv0AH9oMEM?...
We're officially over 2 months out on the Dilithium Exchange on PC.
And considering this was for an offer back in September, I'd expect longer now.
My expectation would be ~70 days, be surprised if it's any shorter.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
And considering this was for an offer back in September, I'd expect longer now.
My expectation would be ~70 days, be surprised if it's any shorter.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
Offer listed 25-Sep, 7:52am - Backlog was at 15,487,423
Completed 27-Nov, 5:24pm
Time in backlog queue: 63 days, 9 hours, 32 minutes
Completed 27-Nov, 5:24pm
Time in backlog queue: 63 days, 9 hours, 32 minutes
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We're officially over 2 months out on the Dilithium Exchange on PC.
And considering this was for an offer back in September, I'd expect longer now.
My expectation would be ~70 days, be surprised if it's any shorter.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
And considering this was for an offer back in September, I'd expect longer now.
My expectation would be ~70 days, be surprised if it's any shorter.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
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Arc recently implemented VAT collection on the Arc Storefront on purchases including Zen. As this new policy was not properly applied, we have removed the VAT collection and players have been compensated.
Details > www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
Details > www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
VAT Update - November 24, 2025
Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go in this expanding vast universe.
www.playstartrekonline.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Arc recently implemented VAT collection on the Arc Storefront on purchases including Zen. As this new policy was not properly applied, we have removed the VAT collection and players have been compensated.
Details > www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
Details > www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
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check out my let's play of @drehmal.net (my favourite game. it's made in minecraft and it's awesome) with @irlbirdreal.bsky.social ! we have many episodes so far youtu.be/feoW96LfG0A
[Minecraft] Drehmal: APOTHEΩSIS S4E13 - "Earn Your Glory"
YouTube video by Bird
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 AM
check out my let's play of @drehmal.net (my favourite game. it's made in minecraft and it's awesome) with @irlbirdreal.bsky.social ! we have many episodes so far youtu.be/feoW96LfG0A
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I've been playing a lot of World of Warships lately and their Winter event is starting up. If you've been wanting to play the game, or have been away from it for at least six month, consider using my Recruiting Station link so we both can get some bonuses in the game 🙂
warships.us/stu1701
warships.us/stu1701
Join our ranks at the Recruiting Station!
Log in to World of Warships, and let’s conquer the seas and those who dare sail them! Grab your gifts using the link—then battle on!
warships.us
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I've been playing a lot of World of Warships lately and their Winter event is starting up. If you've been wanting to play the game, or have been away from it for at least six month, consider using my Recruiting Station link so we both can get some bonuses in the game 🙂
warships.us/stu1701
warships.us/stu1701
Roughly 2 hours after #StarTrekOnline PC's Dilithium Bonus/Vanity Shields/Dilithium Ships Sale ended, here's where the market stands.
The backlog is now 15,067,082 desired Zen (~$150,670.82).
The bonus/sale started at 14,992,533 desired Zen (~$149,925.33).
The backlog is now 15,067,082 desired Zen (~$150,670.82).
The bonus/sale started at 14,992,533 desired Zen (~$149,925.33).
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Roughly 2 hours after #StarTrekOnline PC's Dilithium Bonus/Vanity Shields/Dilithium Ships Sale ended, here's where the market stands.
The backlog is now 15,067,082 desired Zen (~$150,670.82).
The bonus/sale started at 14,992,533 desired Zen (~$149,925.33).
The backlog is now 15,067,082 desired Zen (~$150,670.82).
The bonus/sale started at 14,992,533 desired Zen (~$149,925.33).
#StarTrekOnline #PlayStation players, you may want to bet on needing a conversion rate of 500:1 fairly soon for your Dilithium-to-Zen math.
The Bonus Dilithium/Vanity Shields/Dilithium Ships Sale all wrapped up yesterday.
#DilExWatch
The Bonus Dilithium/Vanity Shields/Dilithium Ships Sale all wrapped up yesterday.
#DilExWatch
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#StarTrekOnline #PlayStation players, you may want to bet on needing a conversion rate of 500:1 fairly soon for your Dilithium-to-Zen math.
The Bonus Dilithium/Vanity Shields/Dilithium Ships Sale all wrapped up yesterday.
#DilExWatch
The Bonus Dilithium/Vanity Shields/Dilithium Ships Sale all wrapped up yesterday.
#DilExWatch
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I spent some time making a new animation in Blender! I wanted to make better explosions... Maybe one day I'll get around to learning about lighting.
Enjoy!
credits:
Enterprise - Dennis Bailey
K'Tinga - David Metlesits
Oberth - Chris Kuhn
Music - Pixabay
Torpedo - Me! (hooray, I helped...)
Enjoy!
credits:
Enterprise - Dennis Bailey
K'Tinga - David Metlesits
Oberth - Chris Kuhn
Music - Pixabay
Torpedo - Me! (hooray, I helped...)
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I spent some time making a new animation in Blender! I wanted to make better explosions... Maybe one day I'll get around to learning about lighting.
Enjoy!
credits:
Enterprise - Dennis Bailey
K'Tinga - David Metlesits
Oberth - Chris Kuhn
Music - Pixabay
Torpedo - Me! (hooray, I helped...)
Enjoy!
credits:
Enterprise - Dennis Bailey
K'Tinga - David Metlesits
Oberth - Chris Kuhn
Music - Pixabay
Torpedo - Me! (hooray, I helped...)
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The Legendary Bundle Ships return to your screens tomorrow! Join me, BeckyMidnyte, and GalacticGaming when we show off our Ship Builds for the Legendary Nebula, the Legendary Negh'Var and the Legendary Dhelan!
11 am PT tomorrow at twitch.tv/decagameslive
#STO #StarTrekOnline
11 am PT tomorrow at twitch.tv/decagameslive
#STO #StarTrekOnline
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Legendary Bundle Ships return to your screens tomorrow! Join me, BeckyMidnyte, and GalacticGaming when we show off our Ship Builds for the Legendary Nebula, the Legendary Negh'Var and the Legendary Dhelan!
11 am PT tomorrow at twitch.tv/decagameslive
#STO #StarTrekOnline
11 am PT tomorrow at twitch.tv/decagameslive
#STO #StarTrekOnline
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Now Live: The Lockbox Vanity Shield Showcase on the Legendary Dhelan!
youtu.be/PuS38aJgv2o
#STO #StarTrekOnline
youtu.be/PuS38aJgv2o
#STO #StarTrekOnline
Star Trek Online - The Legendary Dhelan Lockbox Vanity Shield Showcase
YouTube video by Endeavour Gaming
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Now Live: The Lockbox Vanity Shield Showcase on the Legendary Dhelan!
youtu.be/PuS38aJgv2o
#STO #StarTrekOnline
youtu.be/PuS38aJgv2o
#STO #StarTrekOnline
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It is goign to happen very soon, I apologize for the delay!
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It is goign to happen very soon, I apologize for the delay!
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November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Got a lot going on, so going to be quick.
PC: A net loss of ~1,000 backlogged Zen since yesterday's update to 14,968,764.
PS5: Rate is down to 470:1, but ~8,000 Zen until the rate's up to 475:1.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
PC: A net loss of ~1,000 backlogged Zen since yesterday's update to 14,968,764.
PS5: Rate is down to 470:1, but ~8,000 Zen until the rate's up to 475:1.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Got a lot going on, so going to be quick.
PC: A net loss of ~1,000 backlogged Zen since yesterday's update to 14,968,764.
PS5: Rate is down to 470:1, but ~8,000 Zen until the rate's up to 475:1.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
PC: A net loss of ~1,000 backlogged Zen since yesterday's update to 14,968,764.
PS5: Rate is down to 470:1, but ~8,000 Zen until the rate's up to 475:1.
#StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch
A bit after 11:00 AM Eastern, here's how both the PC and PlayStation #StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch are doing.
PC: Down ~23,000 desired Zen to 14,969,851 desired Zen.
PS5: Rate is down to 473:1, but still up from 463:1 the day before Dil sales/bonus started.
PC: Down ~23,000 desired Zen to 14,969,851 desired Zen.
PS5: Rate is down to 473:1, but still up from 463:1 the day before Dil sales/bonus started.
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A bit after 11:00 AM Eastern, here's how both the PC and PlayStation #StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch are doing.
PC: Down ~23,000 desired Zen to 14,969,851 desired Zen.
PS5: Rate is down to 473:1, but still up from 463:1 the day before Dil sales/bonus started.
PC: Down ~23,000 desired Zen to 14,969,851 desired Zen.
PS5: Rate is down to 473:1, but still up from 463:1 the day before Dil sales/bonus started.
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We have begun to document the prices of Zen (Star Trek Online's premium currency) across the world, starting with the US dollar and Pound sterling!
If anyone has any information about the pricing in other regions, we'd love to know!
If anyone has any information about the pricing in other regions, we'd love to know!
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We have begun to document the prices of Zen (Star Trek Online's premium currency) across the world, starting with the US dollar and Pound sterling!
If anyone has any information about the pricing in other regions, we'd love to know!
If anyone has any information about the pricing in other regions, we'd love to know!
Now that PlayStation's had some Bonus Dilithium/Vanity Shields/Dil Ships discount going on, and PC just started, here's where the #StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch sits for both platforms.
Pics taken ~11:15 AM Eastern.
Info in post below.
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Pics taken ~11:15 AM Eastern.
Info in post below.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Now that PlayStation's had some Bonus Dilithium/Vanity Shields/Dil Ships discount going on, and PC just started, here's where the #StarTrekOnline #DilExWatch sits for both platforms.
Pics taken ~11:15 AM Eastern.
Info in post below.
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Pics taken ~11:15 AM Eastern.
Info in post below.
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For a *very* brief explanation of my #StarTrekOnline writing absence and what I'm looking at...
(Slight TL;DR: I'm not going anywhere as far as STO is concerned, but content is on hold.)
joeandsto.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/w...
(Slight TL;DR: I'm not going anywhere as far as STO is concerned, but content is on hold.)
joeandsto.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/w...
Where has Joe Gone? Has He STO’d Away?
If you want to know where I’ve been and what my plans are going forward, please give this a read, especially if you’re one of the few who gave to my 15th Anniversary Bundle review Ko-Fi…
joeandsto.wordpress.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
For a *very* brief explanation of my #StarTrekOnline writing absence and what I'm looking at...
(Slight TL;DR: I'm not going anywhere as far as STO is concerned, but content is on hold.)
joeandsto.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/w...
(Slight TL;DR: I'm not going anywhere as far as STO is concerned, but content is on hold.)
joeandsto.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/w...