I don't think it's the most grindy thing in the world. The F2P model is mostly pretty fair, though absurdly-priced bundles have become normalized over the last few years.
But it's not overly difficult to play, even if you choose not spend a dime. And the story is fun.
See, I meant what I said last week about being bad at listening to podcasts!
That's an interesting question. Kirk seemed pretty determined to let Khan and his people have a real chance on Ceti Alpha V, so it makes sense that he'd allow them some tools, and even weapons.
But this episode also makes a bit of a big deal out of Khan's reaction to Starfleet technology that's much more advanced that what he's used to. Some kind of throwback/antique weapon would make sense.
I thought this was a decent one. They continue to walk the line of adding depth to Khan without necessarily casting him in a positive light.
I'm a little surprised they dropped the Sulu/Tuvok framing device, but I didn't really miss it.
RIP Joaquin, I guess the guy in TWOK is your kid.
You're not alone - we're looking into it!
the fanatasy/hallucination wss made by Batel
Yeah, I think you're right - that's the only anwer that makes any kind of sense. I was just thrown by the fact that Real Batel showed absolutely no awareness of, or interest in, what had happened when Pike snapped out of it. At least, that's what I remember - I haven't gone back to double-check.
How are things looking in TO? Do we have a bona fide quarterback controversy brewing?
I'm glad we're finally dispensing with, "this was always the plan."
It does beg the question of what about the project "requires further development" - it seemed like a pretty comprehensive plan when I looked at it.
He's reportedly on the one-game injured list, so I guess it couldn't been worse.
The Alto project is on the "secondary" list of projects that are likely next.
She sort of sidestepped the question in the interview...my answer would be "no, but who cares if the story's any good?"
Interestingly, I see someone at Memory Alpha has been incorporating stuff from the first two episodes into related pages...we'll see if that sticks.