exmachina64
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Star Citizen Pre-Alpha: Hangar Module
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So beautiful.
This sounds like a good idea
Now to decide which ship I want...I missed the original LTI deadline because I couldn't decide on a ship and didn't know there was a deadline for LTI
What kind of needs do you have? And how big's your wallet. Remember that you can earn every ship in-game without having too play too many hours.
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Yeah and then what happens I fly my ship at full speed and crash it into the launch pad while people and other ships are there? What if 10 of us do it?
That's not considering how immensely powerful your PC would have to be to process all this. But just from a production stand point, it doesn't make sense, they won't be able to do it. You can't make such a big detailed MMO seamless.
The Idris looks fantastic and it's great to hear that they're doing another starter ship. Needed more entry level ships.
Dollars.
Euros.
Last chance for the Super Hornet is today or tomorrow.
There are the prices for Original Backer Packages.This sounds like a good idea
Now to decide which ship I want...I missed the original LTI deadline because I couldn't decide on a ship and didn't know there was a deadline for LTI
Dollars.
Euros.
Last chance for the Super Hornet is today or tomorrow.
Well, some things will be automated for you. For example, going up into space sees you readying your ship, opening the hangar and taking off in a cutscene like manner. Landing will also be done on autopilot. If that counts as 'seamless' I don't know, but it sure is different from having to 'log out' of your ship, and immediately warp to the ground, etc...
Can original backers get the specter or Advanced hunter packages with LTI? Or is it limited to the list you posted?
I still don't understand the ships that need multiple pilots... What if I decide to pay for a ship with my friend and we split the costs. What will happen the guy who buys this ship itself will get it in his hanger I understand that. But will I be able to access it if he is offline or something?
I believe the prices are the same. Advanced Hunter is $75.
Hornets.
The basic Digital Hornet Package is $110 for OBs.
There will be guild hangars so theoretically you could share the ship as long as it's returned to the hangar. You will both still need a basic game package of course.
Ownership of a ship cannot be split among characters. Other people can jump into your ship as you're flying it and I believe there's going to be some kind of lending feature but there are no details at the moment.
You'll be able to transfer full ownership of a ship to another player but an in-game fee will be required.
Shrike Alvaron
Member
Everyone dies and whoever owns that big ship will be very very mad at you and likely put a bounty on your head if you run away before they can kill you if you somehow survived. Why can't that be seamless? It's certainly not impossible to program if that's your concern. Seriously if you haven't watched the old announcement videos yet, just start here. Yes he does teleport to the hangar but that is presumably just because the Bengal's interior wasn't done then (and probably isn't done now either since it's so massive). It's actually really cool for me to go back to such an old video and see just how improved everything looks now.
And yes, your PC will have to be powerful, that much has been repeatedly said since the game was announced. It's being built not for today's PC but the PCs of 2015 when it actually comes out.
You do realize that this isn't going to be a 'classic' MMO, but a heavily instanced one, right? There will only ever be a limited number of visible (to you) players/ships in one instance. The number will be decided during alpha, but think 64-128 players max. Maybe less, we don't know. Your example is kind of a strange one. There are a lot of action multiplayer games that have players control more than ten vehicles at any given time, so I really don't see the problem. Also keep in mind that this is a space-sim. Space is big, but it's also very empty. Which is why space-sims often have (well, had) spectacular visuals, as you really only have to render objects, not the world itself.
Mustang guys... Mustang!
I'm ecstatic that they are finally releasing ships around the same price range now. before they've tiered every single ship at different ranges, which would make the game pretty boring.
My hope is to actually see hundreds of ships at launch like Pokemon's 150 and 3 starters and have parallel tiered ships with different looks and emphasize. its weird to think there's only a hand full of companies who make spaceships, i would say several dozen would make sense. Have another company make a ship that fills the same exact roles as the aurora but made by another company and look different like Honda's Civic and Toyota's Corolla. I know that might be asking a lot but that's really my hope for SC.
I'm ecstatic that they are finally releasing ships around the same price range now. before they've tiered every single ship at different ranges, which would make the game pretty boring.
My hope is to actually see hundreds of ships at launch like Pokemon's 150 and 3 starters and have parallel tiered ships with different looks and emphasize. its weird to think there's only a hand full of companies who make spaceships, i would say several dozen would make sense. Have another company make a ship that fills the same exact roles as the aurora but made by another company and look different like Honda's Civic and Toyota's Corolla. I know that might be asking a lot but that's really my hope for SC.
If you guys really want it bad enough at launch and they are a really good friend.
but other than that might as well just buy the ship in game with in game credits and build a fleet that way.
Shrike Alvaron
Member
So guys, just got this email which apparently was sent out to everyone on a waiting list:
All waiting lists are being shut down and a sale will be held on the 25th for all limited ships EXCEPT the Scythe, Idris-M, and Idris-P. However, the Idris-P will have its own limited quantity sale on the 26th which I expect to sell out in seconds, so keep an eye out for that schedule they send out and clear your own schedule if you hope to get one. Otherwise, the 25th will be the last chance to buy limited ships with LTI legitimately. Expect graymarket prices to SOAR afterwards...
All waiting lists are being shut down and a sale will be held on the 25th for all limited ships EXCEPT the Scythe, Idris-M, and Idris-P. However, the Idris-P will have its own limited quantity sale on the 26th which I expect to sell out in seconds, so keep an eye out for that schedule they send out and clear your own schedule if you hope to get one. Otherwise, the 25th will be the last chance to buy limited ships with LTI legitimately. Expect graymarket prices to SOAR afterwards...
Zod the Bear
Member
Wonder how many new Idris-P's'll be released.
I have no more money to throw at internet ships, let alone Idris money.
I have no more money to throw at internet ships, let alone Idris money.
hey guys, do know how a NB like me can do this? since its right before the 27th and buying a package and gifting to a ob/vb wont work since they need 24 hours to melt and rebuy them with LTI. this makes it hard for me to take advantage of the sale.
only way i can think of is prebuy packs that equal the cost, but we wont know the prices until then, so its all a gamble.
only way i can think of is prebuy packs that equal the cost, but we wont know the prices until then, so its all a gamble.
Gherid__lacksGPS
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I don't usually like fps, don't drool over sci fi but don't mind it. Love resource whoring and upgrading my shit in persistent worlds. Need something to muck around in and enjoy when not putting time in lab with a fighting game. I'm old(er) but want something I can enjoy in my free time, put down for a bit then pick back up and not worry about getting raped. Love supporting "indie" devs.
Convince me to pledge 30 towards this game by the time I get back with a wendy's chilli and jr. bacon cheeseburger.
Convince me to pledge 30 towards this game by the time I get back with a wendy's chilli and jr. bacon cheeseburger.
You could be sitting there, exploring uncharted space, looking at the wonders of the universe. Do it.
Read both posts of the OP if your interested, but I'd check back this time next year. CIG isn't really in need of more funding and a lot of the game really isn't nailed down yet, so if you're not clamoring to get in on the ground floor (for which casual play isn't practical) it'd be best to wait it out.
its silly to ask people to convince you to shell out 30 bucks for a game that will come out in 2 years.
all the information and convincing is on the front page.
if your not sure after reading the front page, then just wait for when it comes out.
Gherid__lacksGPS
Banned
I'm such a slut for wendy's.
Well, what can I say, I'm feeling kinda silly. Seriously though, was tongue and cheek, but I am looking into basically Star Citizen, Starforge - which I've pledged to already - or Destiny as my "long term" immerseive experience. I'm to old to jump around and need to dedicate myself to a few games, lol. I was at a tourney for Extra Life the other day and a buddy started talking about Star Citizen and it perked my interest. Reading the OP does similar. Anywho, just trying to get as much feedback without having to read ALL 37 pages.
Thanks for the input peeps, I'll probably jump in on this at some point soon.
Well, what can I say, I'm feeling kinda silly. Seriously though, was tongue and cheek, but I am looking into basically Star Citizen, Starforge - which I've pledged to already - or Destiny as my "long term" immerseive experience. I'm to old to jump around and need to dedicate myself to a few games, lol. I was at a tourney for Extra Life the other day and a buddy started talking about Star Citizen and it perked my interest. Reading the OP does similar. Anywho, just trying to get as much feedback without having to read ALL 37 pages.
Thanks for the input peeps, I'll probably jump in on this at some point soon.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
This game is so incredibly ambitious, that I cannot help but be overcome with incredible expectations and a pending sense of dread that the game will never live up to those promises.
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Still can't wait to see what comes of this.
With titles like this and X:Rebirth, I am wondering if we are finally seeing a comeback for Space Combat sims.
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Still can't wait to see what comes of this.
With titles like this and X:Rebirth, I am wondering if we are finally seeing a comeback for Space Combat sims.
you have to BELIEVE
i dont trust that list. it says the 325a is 65 and the 315p is 60, but they are 70 and 65 respectively on my side. also since the prices are different depending on the VB and OB its hard to know what packs i should by for fear that i bought too much or too little
Why would bigger be better for exploring? I would think you'd want something small and nimble, fuel efficient and capable of collecting and storing hydrogen for fuel. Bigger ships could just be more unweildy, bigger targets, and a bigger hassle to work on.
Space: The final frontier
These are the voyages of the Starship, Daedardus
Its 5 year mission
To explore strange new worlds
To seek out new life and new civilizations
To boldly go where no man has gone before
I actually want something that could fit really big engines and a decent fusion power plant, coupled with a good jump drive.
Something in between an Idris and a Freelancer (like the Caterpillar perhaps?) may be great, sure, but most Federation ships wouldn't really be appropriate, certainly not enterprise or galaxy class ships at least. Big ships means more crew and resources and UEC and more effort to do anything, so not really appropriate for pure exploration.
Iced_Eagle
Member
The constellation can definitely be outfitted for exploration.
Equip it with sensors fit for exploration so you can find jump points and other goodies, etc.
Load up the cargo bay with extra fuel and ammo in case you run into pirates or other nasty surprises out in space.
Between the Connie and the snub fighter you have a pretty good defense against most ships who would try to pirate you out in deep space.
I have the connie and it seems like it's going to be an incredibly versatile ship.
Mister_Bubbles
Member
Massive heat signature though, so it'll likely be announcing your presence to everyone nearby - could be a target for some unsavoury types / lead other people to something you want to salvage or explore by yourself. I hope we hear some more about the scanning mechanics soon...
Oh well, maybe not that big, but something with a 70m length sounds good enough to me. A crew of four and a small probe you can fly around would be nice.
Double post, but after today I think it'd be really cool to have Star Citizen have random price errors for ships/part.
Can you imagine everyone rushing for a cheap Constellation, blowing each other to pieces along the way because stocks are limited only to find out the UEE is on their heels when they got it and flew away with it?
Can you imagine everyone rushing for a cheap Constellation, blowing each other to pieces along the way because stocks are limited only to find out the UEE is on their heels when they got it and flew away with it?
Never going to happen though
Dictator93
Member
Even if mantle performs really well... I would be a much greater fan of immersion adding stuff then a smaller CPU overhead. For that reason I will probably go Nvidia for its downsampling, PhysX suport (star citizen for example), and because Maxwell will probably be ridiculously powerful.
one of them
Neo Member
Yes.
If by the time I'm looking for a new GPU while Mantle is up and running and there's a card equivalent to that new AMD card in terms of price and performance then I almost certainly will be switching away from Nvidia.
I'm not sure if Mantle will last though. It seems to me like the best alternative to DirectX is something that isn't restricted to a certain brand of card.
If by the time I'm looking for a new GPU while Mantle is up and running and there's a card equivalent to that new AMD card in terms of price and performance then I almost certainly will be switching away from Nvidia.
I'm not sure if Mantle will last though. It seems to me like the best alternative to DirectX is something that isn't restricted to a certain brand of card.
To be honest, I'm surprised that they're working at this low of a level in the engine. Previous requests for OpenGL support to support Mac/Linux were basically directed towards Crytek and I'd expect Mantle support to require a similar effort.
In any case, I'm not convinced Mantle isn't another GLIDE or that the things Mantle does well can't be done with OpenGL extensions. We'll see how it turns out, but I'm not optimistic it's the revolution in performance that it's being sold as.