Francois424
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STAR CITIZEN, Chris Roberts' (Wing Commander) New Game [$25 million funded]
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spindoctor
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LTI works for both damage and theft AFAIK. It only covers the hull though... you will lose any upgrades and cargo if you're not insured.
The tiered insurance system you mention works for cargo and ship modifications. The premium increases as the risk increases and after a point you cannot be insured anymore. If you are running lower tier insurance in a higher tier risk zone and you lose your shit, it's gone.
This is my understanding of the LTI situation anyway.
Zod the Bear
Member
They've said it does count with theft--when you've lost yours, you put in a claim for a new one. When it is issued, the stolen ship's unique id will be flagged as illegal (either putting a bounty on it or just meaning it can't be flown in UEE space or something unless the thief can get the id code changed.)
Haven't heard how it will factor in with security-risk systems.
edit: oh, yeah, as spindoctor mentioned--the base hull (and whatever starting modules your pledge came with) will be insured. Anything you add will need to be insured separately.
Ah okay, that makes a ton of sense. Interesting. I hope LTI hull insurance applies to high-risk sectors too, even if I'd lose my cargo/add-ons, I'd hate to lose the entire ship...
Sax Russel
Banned
All the details and animations on these ships are just ridiculous. It's like everything I could have ever dreamt of for a game like this, in terms of visual interaction and immersion with world.
pretty neat, I think I will enjoy the mundane stuff like moving around my cabin while in flight more than anything else in this game.
dancrane212
Member
The new site is really nice, even the 404 page looks cool!
I've got to check in on the site more often, didn't realize I had missed so many updates in the past couple of months.
I've got to check in on the site more often, didn't realize I had missed so many updates in the past couple of months.
Oh, weird, Richard Garriott's on stream at the moment.
http://www.twitch.tv/Roberts_Space_Ind_Ch_1
http://www.twitch.tv/Roberts_Space_Ind_Ch_1
Francois424
Neo Member
The game's creator, Chris Roberts, has a thing about "not sucking" and it's really starting to show. So far I dont regret pledging money to the cause at all.
They should really have someone playing the game on one of their channels.
I suppose its still too early to show that kind of thing properly.
I am pledging very soon. I've been justifying putting it off since this funding began because I could not afford it, but I just can't put it off any longer.
I suppose its still too early to show that kind of thing properly.
I am pledging very soon. I've been justifying putting it off since this funding began because I could not afford it, but I just can't put it off any longer.
Judging from that first reveal video a lot of features will be added, like the 3D viewer for the ships, etc. Looking good.
Have they played this on the stream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-7v4qnHP8 ?
If not, they should.
If not, they should.
They haven't shown pictures yet, right? There's only a question mark on the website...
Channel 1. All the important stuff is being shown there.
I've heard that leaked pictures exist but I haven't found them. The notion of a REALLY FAST Origin ship might be enough for me to pledge sight unseen. Worst case scenario, the ship can be melted down on the website for store credit.
spindoctor
Member
I was amused when Fargo mentioned that publishers still ask him what he's doing these days.
They have to think about the future Star Citizen movie. They'll save a lot on CG by going with the Star Trek style aliens.
Seems a bit cost excessive. I'd rather brand new ships instead of Avenger model 2014 leasing at $15,000 a month.
Zod the Bear
Member
They've touched on it before but never gone into detail. Ships will eventually be phased out of production as newer ships are introduced, making older models possible collectibles. Newer ships may have some design differences like different hardpoint configurations or upgrade numbers, but shouldn't be hugely superior to older versions to make them obsolete.
Zod the Bear
Member
I want the Retaliator so bad, but...funding is an issue.
Damn, new site is slick. Well designed, lots of info that is easy to find now, responsive. Very nice.
Jesus, very jealous. Don't have the bones for those, tossing up an avenger or 300 though.
Edit: After all that praise for the website, is there no comparison tool to compare pledges? I have too many options!
Jesus, very jealous. Don't have the bones for those, tossing up an avenger or 300 though.
Edit: After all that praise for the website, is there no comparison tool to compare pledges? I have too many options!
Zod the Bear
Member
A second version of the corvette is going up for sale..now. Limited numbers, $1250.
edit: all 140 sold out in 10 minutes.
second edit: some of the checkouts didn't go through, so there's a handful still available
edit: all 140 sold out in 10 minutes.
second edit: some of the checkouts didn't go through, so there's a handful still available
Zod the Bear
Member
The only non-jump capable ship right now is the P52 snub fighter that comes with the Constellation.
Zod the Bear
Member
They've said there'll be more. Not sure how many, but that there'd be options for what you can store in the Constellation at least.
Ugh. This game. I keep forcing myself to try to forget about it, it being 2 years away and all, but damn. Too obsessed.
Ugh. This game. I keep forcing myself to try to forget about it, it being 2 years away and all, but damn. Too obsessed.
Yeah, I know that feeling. I want some of the ships, but I'm waiting to see what they look like, I think I have succumbed to the 300i though. I'll still wait a few more days, but I have basically admitted to myself I'll be buying it.
Already got the Constellation and the Aurora (with the LX upgrade) and a bunch of skins. May get a Hornet when it goes on sale, or a 300i... or a Freelancer.. Fuck, I need to just hold off until the game comes out and just work my way towards other ships in-game, but on the other hand I really want to give Chris all my money.
That is odd. You can reclaim your pledge though, maybe you can just swap it over?
So weird. I logged out to check.
The original kickstarter pledge was for digital scout, 30 dollars. (including LTI)
Logged in, I see the digital scout (including LTI and alpha&beta access) priced at 35 dollars.
I log out to compare, and I see that for non-original backers, the alpha/beta access digital scout isn't even available, they can only select the 30 dollar digital scout.
So... Basically "Hey you're an early backer, so you have the option to add alpha&beta access for 5 dollars to your pledge"?
Their other non-original backer packages do contain alpha&beta access though, albeit they're slightly more pricey. (e.g. Digital Colonel for me is 110 (so... the price of the Hornet itself, that's included in Digital Colonel anyway), while logged out it shows up at 125)