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Star Citizen Pre-Alpha: Hangar Module
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I'm an original backer and despite how much I've been following this game, it's hard to say. It seems great conceptually but it is tough for me to visualize the things we haven't seen yet, like traveling between star systems and how big the actual play space is for each one. What really happens in ships or on the surface of planets? We don't really know. Thankfully this is the most transparent development of a game with this scope I've ever seen, so you're well off if you want to wait it out and see how the game looks during the persistent online beta test. There's still a long way to go before the game launches, and it's not like you're going to miss out on anything if you just wait until it's released.
Yeah, that would be my comment as well. There'll be A LOT of worlds / locations for you to visit - CR mentioned that they currently have 465 (or close to that) "landing spots" in the pipeline - just don't expect each of them to be a mmorpg-type of environment.
Everything else though ... yep, that's Star Citizen alright.
legacyzero
Banned
Crap.... If it's one thing I loved about the first Mass Effect, is that you could just land on a random planet (if it was available to do so) and just run/drive on it's surface. Granted, there wasn't a whole to do, but I love it.
I like the first person mode though! Will there be first person combat on foot?? Or just space battles?
Yeah I know what you mean I liked that too in Mass Effect.
20M$ stretch goal: "First person combat on select lawless planets. Dont just battle on space stations and platforms take the fight to the ground!"
This should be pretty close to what you could do in ME.
kutthoat5150
Member
There's actually around 450 landing zones as Roberts said the 100 or so systems will have multiple planets and those planets have multiple landing zones, so I doubt they will all be unique places considering the amount of content they already need to create for them
Not all planets will have cities or even small settlements. The majority of planets you can visit probably won't be highly developed.
On planets/sectors not governed by the UEE or alien governments you will be able to use your weapons in space and on the ground.
CitizenVectron
Member
The most common FPS combat will be on ship boarding actions. However, there will be FPS combat on a few handful of lawless planets. I wouldn't expect anything like Planetside 2, however. More like a standard FPS map, I think.
legacyzero
Banned
This is sounding good. I'm just apprehensive to contribute, until I know what I'm contributing to. The website doesn't give me the full width of what they're trying to do, or I'm not understanding it right.
Yeah the website needs a bit more work in my opinion too.
Check the OP (and be sure to check post #3 as I hit the char limit and split it up). If you're still not sure but are interested, keep checking back. More and more of the game will be built and playable over the next year. Only thing to be wary of is getting an slot in the testing, but they'll be expanding the availability of slots as they're capable of doing so
It'll likely be the Constellation and Freelancer variants that they hinted at in the Hornet FAQ!!!
Those ships aren't bad neither in my opinion. Actually they all look awesome. Let's buy them all!
Yeah, the website isn't doing a great job of telling a new potential customer exactly what the game is in a brief and clear way. It's more designed for existing customers to keep them abreast of news, events and discussions.
It's also fun to check out the list of stretch goals here. To be clear, they're not really stretch goals, but more announcements of features. The community is raising like one-two million a month right now so they will all easily be met.
Also I just increased my pledge from 40 to 45 dollars - I just really wanted that cool looking Legionairre. I guess the commercial worked on me
It's also fun to check out the list of stretch goals here. To be clear, they're not really stretch goals, but more announcements of features. The community is raising like one-two million a month right now so they will all easily be met.
Also I just increased my pledge from 40 to 45 dollars - I just really wanted that cool looking Legionairre. I guess the commercial worked on me
I think this is a decent summary: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/about-the-game
But I guess I have an easier time picturing the game, being familiar with other space sims.
That summary does a good job of explaining the in-fiction ship manufacturers, ship engineering, and the different packages you can buy. It doesn't explain that the planetside/walking around part of the game, drop-in co-op, dark souls-style PVP with PVP slider, the economy, boarding actions, space stations, capital ship mechanics and permadeath.
The game is a vast complicated design concept that hasn't really been done before so it really requires explanation. I see a lot of posts here and on other forums asking "what is this game?". CIG should address that confusion to attract more new customers.
And with all the money they have it shouldn't be a problem xD
In my experience the majority of the people asking that question are peeps that don't even bother to watch the 10min video in the 'about the game' section of the website. Which by the way mentions co-op in Squadron 42 and touches upon many other features.
After today no hornet for me
Laptop needs new keyboard, just ordered that and it will cost me 75.00 EUR
Plug in a USB keyboard.. 10$
Isn't that handy at school xD (Its my school laptop and only used for school)
I have a gaming pc at home for Star Citizen.
I think the biggest reason for the lack of information on the website is not that they are to cheap or lazy to explain it but that most of the game does not exist yet. Most features are as of yet probably some notes on a whiteboard in one of their offices (or even just some vague thought in the head of the designers and The Robert) and in daily flux.
Yeah, we had a discussion about this before because the info in my op is necessarily vague. In the normal dev cycle they wouldn't be putting out much information until about a year from now. As they build out more and release more milestones we'll see where the game goes, and there's no need to buy in now for those that aren't sure they want to support the game with the current information.
Shrike Alvaron
Member
Man I keep melting ships and buying different ones as I can't decide what I want my lineup to be. I went from just a Constellation at first, then added the Aurora LX, then a 350r, then melted the LX for an LN, then added an Avenger, then melted the 350r and Avenger for a Super Hornet, then asked to be put on the waiting list for the M50, now melted the Aurora LN for a 315p...
I think I'm good now though. The LN and Super Hornet coexisting was kind of unneeded as it gave me two small combat ships. The 315p gives me a small single person ship that's good for cargo and exploration, keeping all of my three current ships with their own role (Constellation's is "do whatever the hell needs done better than my smaller ships can handle on their own" be it cargo, exploration, or combat). If I get that M50 it'd have its own role as my pure racing ship, and personally I think it'll do better than the 350r in that role. The 350r is just a variant of a versatile hull at the end of the day while the M50 was purpose built for racing.
Man, I'm so psyched for this game.
I think I'm good now though. The LN and Super Hornet coexisting was kind of unneeded as it gave me two small combat ships. The 315p gives me a small single person ship that's good for cargo and exploration, keeping all of my three current ships with their own role (Constellation's is "do whatever the hell needs done better than my smaller ships can handle on their own" be it cargo, exploration, or combat). If I get that M50 it'd have its own role as my pure racing ship, and personally I think it'll do better than the 350r in that role. The 350r is just a variant of a versatile hull at the end of the day while the M50 was purpose built for racing.
Man, I'm so psyched for this game.
I feel your pain I have 4 ships at the moment and want to consolidate, but without more detail about the Avenger I can't decide between keeping it or my 325. I have a LX I will melt as well, but that $25 isn't going to do much good without the 325 or Avenger getting melted as well.
I have 4 ships at the moment and want to consolidate, but without more detail about the Avenger I can't decide between keeping it or my 325. I have a LX I will melt as well, but that $25 isn't going to do much good without the 325 or Avenger getting melted as well.The_Hitcher89
Member
You know what would be fucking awesome? Cryptic treausre maps and directions taking you all over the galaxy, rewarding you with unique customisation options or credits. Obviosuly everyone would end up with them as there'd be FAQs online, but I'd love to do it on my own
Spring-Loaded
Member
Allow player created treasure hunts and the fun never ends.
I understand that you were too young when this dude was breaking the boundaries and our minds over 20 years ago.
All i have too say is: lets make sure he is properly funded.
Dictator93
Member
Chairman letter on the way?!
The_Hitcher89
Member
Did the newest patch disable AA?
He already is though.
I think he's getting tired from having to come up with new stretch goals each other day.
Has there even been AA in the first place?
The_Hitcher89
Member
I enabled it by swapping out one of the game configurations with a modded one which Zabo gave me
Looks like it, yeah. If 7zip isn't working for you, try with Windows Commander. You should use it anyway, as it is the superior file browser.
Mister_Bubbles
Member
Hari Seldon
Member
Holy shit, I haven't been following this game since backing the original kickstarter, that is insane that they are almost at 25 million. Literally insane.
br0ken_shad0w
Member
What space games did you try that you didn't like? Nobody really knows what Star Citizen is going to be like because it's two years off and Chris Roberts seems to be trying to appeal for every different kind of space fan.
I will say though, the first game that nails down exploring and immersion of Space Engine, it will be the game to end all games. Sadly, the only thing close was Infinity, but that's vaporware.
Is it just me or are the stretch goals more "Features we've already planned and are working on, we just haven't unveiled them yet"? So stretch goals more become "landmarks at which we'll unveil new gameplay features"
not that I'm complaining, just feels like it
not that I'm complaining, just feels like it
Is it just me or are the stretch goals more "Features we've already planned and are working on, we just haven't unveiled them yet"? So stretch goals more become "landmarks at which we'll unveil new gameplay features"
not that I'm complaining, just feels like it
They are juggling the free money and the feature creep.
Is it just me or are the stretch goals more "Features we've already planned and are working on, we just haven't unveiled them yet"? So stretch goals more become "landmarks at which we'll unveil new gameplay features"
not that I'm complaining, just feels like it
All of the stretch goals have pretty much just been a carrot on a stick since it became pretty clear that they would be getting all the money they would need to build out the game. Now the money is just being funneled into long term content support.
The only issue I see with this is that people will probably get angry/not understand that all the "stretch goal" content won't be available on "launch day" in 2015.
People will get angry regardless. I can't recall a single MMO game shipping without balance problems / missing features / things that didn't work. Star Citizen won't be the exception, for all the alpha/beta testing and modular design. Nature of the beast. The sooner people make peace with this, the better.