Lou Takki posted:

You just described what is alpha for any project. Meanwhile backers can play it since years. There is a reason why ten thousands new backers join at every patch. None are masochist but educated individual toward what crowdfunding means (pledge to get a product) and alpha.

At each patch, new bugs are added.. then they are fixed. There is many example of backers playing hours.

iron buns posted:

Theaters of War looking good:

https://v.redd.it/rj4w8cwhfaz41/DASH_720

Quavers posted:

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BareIllinformedItalianbrownbear-mobile.mp4

Pixelate posted:

ToW right now



K-k-k-i-i-i-i-l-l-l-l m-m-m-m-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e

ronmcd posted:

Nooo Hudson!!

Lou Takki posted:

At each patch, new bugs are added.. then they are fixed.

The Titanic posted:

The worst part is that theater of war even exists when, as far as I'm aware, no money has been donated to making that game.

It's almost like CIG is abusing what money it puts into development towards almost anything except making a good game about space ships in space fighting and trading.

Asmodai_00 posted:

I want to enjoy playing this game


You have to realize you're testing an alpha, not playing a game to be enjoyed

Popete posted:

Balancing the open world game around a game mode that doesn't reflect the reality of how people actually play the open world. This will be a very productive use of everyone's time.

Sarsapariller posted:

citation loving needed

Quavers posted:

Invictus Launch Week, also commonly known as Fleet Week, is the period between Emancipation Day and Armistice Day that marks the beginning of the new recruitment year for the UEE Navy.

Zazz Razzamatazz posted:

CIG next week:



Also, I went to their website to see when it was. This is the directions for how to get to the in-game sales floor/convention center:



It's 10 steps just to direct someone how to get there.

You know how in good games, there's a UI or in game direction system that can point you where to go? Hell, way back in Bioshock 1, you could have an arrow that would direct you to the next objective... I've been playing Alien:Isolation again and in the motion tracker there's an indicator that directs you where to go, not just in a "the destination is west of you, as the crow flies" but it'll direct you which way to go each step of the way.

Quavers posted:

Lou Takki posted:

You just described what is alpha for any project. Meanwhile backers can play it since years. There is a reason why ten thousands new backers join at every patch. None are masochist but educated individual toward what crowdfunding means (pledge to get a product) and alpha.

At each patch, new bugs are added.. then they are fixed. There is many example of backers playing hours.

Dooguk posted:

It's nice to know that after 10 years they are still trying to get the networking in an MMO game functional. Other lesser companies would have done it the easier way and had it working much earlier in the games development.

Sarsapariller posted:

citation loving needed

Dogeh posted:

CountDrac posted:

Why do they even waste time adding a mediocre battlefield game option to their space sim? What portion of their backers is even remotely interested in this?

Dooguk posted:

The Battlefield community will flock to this. 64 players on each side is too many anyway. Dice must be making GBS threads themselves and wish they had not hosed up Battlefield 5 with women, prosthetic limbs and cricket bats.

Quavers posted:

Invictus Launch Week 2950 Free-Fly

Invictus Launch Week, also commonly known as Fleet Week, is the period between Emancipation Day and Armistice Day that marks the beginning of the new recruitment year for the UEE Navy.

In addition to high-flying public demonstrations from the naval fleet, the galaxy’s top vehicle manufacturers often utilize the festivities to showcase the ships and armament they supply to the military. This year, official proceedings will be held at Area18, ArcCorp, with spacecraft showcases at the Bevic Convention Center and a special demonstration by the 999th Squadron.

During Invictus Launch Week, everyone has the opportunity to see some of the verse’s biggest, best, and most iconic ships up close. Different manufacturers take over every other day, so keep checking back to be inspired by everything the event has to offer.

Most ships on display are available to test-fly for free, so just select the ship you want, and take to the skies.

Check out the schedule below to plan your test flights. Have fun and fly safe!

The 2950 Invictus Launch Week Schedule

May 22nd – May 23rd: Tumbril/RSI/Origin
- 325a: Origin’s sleek signature fighter, the 325a makes a great companion for finding your mark with style and sophistication.
- Aurora LN: Designed for dangerous combat situations, the Aurora LN comes with bigger shields and larger weapons that pack a punch.
- Constellation Andromeda: A multi-crew freighter with a modular design, the RSI Andromeda is one of the most iconic ships in the ‘verse.
- Constellation Aquila: Explore the stars and distant horizons thanks to an uprated sensor suite and redesigned cockpit that offer maximum visibility.
- Constellation Phoenix: A chariot of the gods, this converted luxury freighter is ideal for VIP transport.
- Mantis: Stop ships dead in their tracks with RSI’s premier quantum enforcer.

May 24th – May 25th: Anvil Aerospace
- Arrow: Featuring an ultra-aerodynamic frame and slight profile, it’s the most agile ship in its class.
- C8X Pisces: This mini-explorer is ideal for scouting and reconnaissance.
- Carrack: A self-sufficient explorer built to endure extreme conditions in both space and atmosphere.
- Gladiator: A rugged two-person dive bomber.
- Hawk: The ideal ship for independent bounty hunters and local security.
- Hornet F7C: Tough and dependable, the F7C is a textbook multi-purpose medium fighter.
- Hurricane: A heavy fighter with an almost excessive loadout. Includes a turret that punches through shields and defenses.
- Terrapin: Heavily armored ship with a sophisticated scanner. Ideal for recon and exploration.
- Valkyrie: A heavily armed dual-purpose gunship/dropship.

May 26th – May 27th: Aegis Dynamics
- Avenger Stalker: A modified version of the Avenger catering to bounty hunters. Equipped with prison cells.
- Avenger Titan Renegade: Special-edition Avenger Titan with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
- Avenger Warlock: A variant of the Avenger armed with an EMP generator to disable enemy vehicles.
- Eclipse: A sleek stealth bomber armed with heavy torpedoes.
- Gladius Valiant: Special-edition of the Gladius with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
- Hammerhead: A multi-crew corvette bristling with manned turrets to counter fast fighters.
- Retaliator Bomber: A long-range, anti-capital bomber. Covered in manned turrets and capable of launching size 9 torpedoes.
- Sabre: Favoring agility over durability, this ship is light, sleek, and deadly.
- Sabre Comet: Special-edition of the Sabre with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
- Vanguard Harbinger: A powerful bomber that can operate out of the roughest forward operating bases.
- Vanguard Hoplite: A long-range squad dropship with manned turret.
- Vanguard Sentinel: Designed to fight smart instead of taking enemies head-on.
- Vanguard Warden: A long-range heavy fighter with manned turret.

May 28th – May 29th: ARGO/MISC/CNOU
- ARGO MPUV 1P: A small and unarmed utility runabout for transporting personnel.
- Freelancer MIS: The MIS is a limited-edition militarized variant of the classic Freelancer.
- Mustang Delta: The Mustang Delta is armed with heavier weapons and missiles to give new citizens a little more firepower.
- Razor EX: Stealth-edition of the Razor outfitted with signature-reducing materials and low-draw components.
- Reliant Tana: An easy to maintain, versatile, lightweight fighter.
- Starfarer Gemini: The Gemini version sacrifices fuel capacity for armor and a missile launcher.

May 30th – June 1st: Drake Interplanetary
- Buccaneer: A light fighter that sacrifices durability (and ejection seat) for raw firepower.
- Caterpillar: A heavy multi-crew commercial freighter. Lightly armed with superior cargo capacity.
- Cutlass Black: Back in black. Drake’s pirate-favorite is a highly versatile ship with combat and cargo prowess.
- Cutlass Red: An emergency response and support ship with a medical bay, long-range radar capabilities, and a suite of defensive options.
- Dragonfly Black: A two-seater grav-lev bike that easily traverses rough terrain or open space.
- Herald: No secret is safe. Drake’s Herald captures and stores information before leaving at blistering speed.[/url]

Bubbacub posted:

So are citizens suspicious that Rexzilla dropped the game like a hot brick, or are they too blinded by the glory of Chris' masterwork

Quavers posted:

Invictus Launch Week 2950 Free-Fly

Invictus Launch Week, also commonly known as Fleet Week, is the period between Emancipation Day and Armistice Day that marks the beginning of the new recruitment year for the UEE Navy.

In addition to high-flying public demonstrations from the naval fleet, the galaxy’s top vehicle manufacturers often utilize the festivities to showcase the ships and armament they supply to the military. This year, official proceedings will be held at Area18, ArcCorp, with spacecraft showcases at the Bevic Convention Center and a special demonstration by the 999th Squadron.

During Invictus Launch Week, everyone has the opportunity to see some of the verse’s biggest, best, and most iconic ships up close. Different manufacturers take over every other day, so keep checking back to be inspired by everything the event has to offer.

Most ships on display are available to test-fly for free, so just select the ship you want, and take to the skies.

Check out the schedule below to plan your test flights. Have fun and fly safe!

The 2950 Invictus Launch Week Schedule

May 22nd – May 23rd: Tumbril/RSI/Origin
- 325a: Origin’s sleek signature fighter, the 325a makes a great companion for finding your mark with style and sophistication.
- Aurora LN: Designed for dangerous combat situations, the Aurora LN comes with bigger shields and larger weapons that pack a punch.
- Constellation Andromeda: A multi-crew freighter with a modular design, the RSI Andromeda is one of the most iconic ships in the ‘verse.
- Constellation Aquila: Explore the stars and distant horizons thanks to an uprated sensor suite and redesigned cockpit that offer maximum visibility.
- Constellation Phoenix: A chariot of the gods, this converted luxury freighter is ideal for VIP transport.
- Mantis: Stop ships dead in their tracks with RSI’s premier quantum enforcer.

May 24th – May 25th: Anvil Aerospace
- Arrow: Featuring an ultra-aerodynamic frame and slight profile, it’s the most agile ship in its class.
- C8X Pisces: This mini-explorer is ideal for scouting and reconnaissance.
- Carrack: A self-sufficient explorer built to endure extreme conditions in both space and atmosphere.
- Gladiator: A rugged two-person dive bomber.
- Hawk: The ideal ship for independent bounty hunters and local security.
- Hornet F7C: Tough and dependable, the F7C is a textbook multi-purpose medium fighter.
- Hurricane: A heavy fighter with an almost excessive loadout. Includes a turret that punches through shields and defenses.
- Terrapin: Heavily armored ship with a sophisticated scanner. Ideal for recon and exploration.
- Valkyrie: A heavily armed dual-purpose gunship/dropship.

May 26th – May 27th: Aegis Dynamics
- Avenger Stalker: A modified version of the Avenger catering to bounty hunters. Equipped with prison cells.
- Avenger Titan Renegade: Special-edition Avenger Titan with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
- Avenger Warlock: A variant of the Avenger armed with an EMP generator to disable enemy vehicles.
- Eclipse: A sleek stealth bomber armed with heavy torpedoes.
- Gladius Valiant: Special-edition of the Gladius with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
- Hammerhead: A multi-crew corvette bristling with manned turrets to counter fast fighters.
- Retaliator Bomber: A long-range, anti-capital bomber. Covered in manned turrets and capable of launching size 9 torpedoes.
- Sabre: Favoring agility over durability, this ship is light, sleek, and deadly.
- Sabre Comet: Special-edition of the Sabre with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
- Vanguard Harbinger: A powerful bomber that can operate out of the roughest forward operating bases.
- Vanguard Hoplite: A long-range squad dropship with manned turret.
- Vanguard Sentinel: Designed to fight smart instead of taking enemies head-on.
- Vanguard Warden: A long-range heavy fighter with manned turret.

May 28th – May 29th: ARGO/MISC/CNOU
- ARGO MPUV 1P: A small and unarmed utility runabout for transporting personnel.
- Freelancer MIS: The MIS is a limited-edition militarized variant of the classic Freelancer.
- Mustang Delta: The Mustang Delta is armed with heavier weapons and missiles to give new citizens a little more firepower.
- Razor EX: Stealth-edition of the Razor outfitted with signature-reducing materials and low-draw components.
- Reliant Tana: An easy to maintain, versatile, lightweight fighter.
- Starfarer Gemini: The Gemini version sacrifices fuel capacity for armor and a missile launcher.

May 30th – June 1st: Drake Interplanetary
- Buccaneer: A light fighter that sacrifices durability (and ejection seat) for raw firepower.
- Caterpillar: A heavy multi-crew commercial freighter. Lightly armed with superior cargo capacity.
- Cutlass Black: Back in black. Drake’s pirate-favorite is a highly versatile ship with combat and cargo prowess.
- Cutlass Red: An emergency response and support ship with a medical bay, long-range radar capabilities, and a suite of defensive options.
- Dragonfly Black: A two-seater grav-lev bike that easily traverses rough terrain or open space.
- Herald: No secret is safe. Drake’s Herald captures and stores information before leaving at blistering speed.[/url]

Quavers posted:

My outsider perspective on star citizen (If you hate me then please explain to me why I'm wrong)

I have put no money into this game and if it ever releases then that's great as all the hard work is evident, but looking at the roadmap and gameplay and all these things this game isn't where it should be.

I don't develop games but when indie devs can create games alone and make intuitive and amazing ideas work and release I fully admire that, but why is one of the highest funded games ever only getting an AI cover system 4 years after its planned release. I'm not going into kris Roberts as his personal things are his and are separate from the game. But why did he post on the star citizens website a giant rant about a much smaller 'rival' of his? Kris I'm sure is lovely and I'm sure he works very hard and all the people working on star citizen. But from an outsider looking in, I just don't understand this. Right now I have put no money in but it feels like this sets a bad precedent for games.

If you like star citizen then I'm happy for you, but this game has had a ballooning development. If you say that I don't understand game development then that is fine. But I'm pretty sure in a SPACE SIM the AI should have been able to pilot ships in an atmosphere or avoid attacks effectively earlier than April four years after the initially planned release date. All I mean to say is, this game right now doesn't look like its had 9 years of work done on it and 200 million dollars put into it.


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Quavers posted:

[i]My outsider perspective on star citizen (If you hate me then please explain to me why I'm wrong)
85 comments

The Titanic posted:

Oh no.

This guy forgot the primary cornerstones of a foundation when raising an argument!!! He didn't even mention how much money he sunk into the game's development.

I'm sure by now he has been labeled as literally Derek smart.

Seedge posted:

I would like to read these comments.

Chocobo posted:

Star Citizen's development is like cramming a square peg into a round hole, destroying both in the process.
Hope this helps.

quote:

Why do you guys give trolls like this the time of day. Go away.

quote:

Chris calls them 'badges' in this video to obtain the right to own and operate these ships in the PU. At CitizenCon 2015 I asked Erin a similar question he called them licenses not badges.

I also asked Erin if we got paid while we were in the UEE Navy. He said we did. I asked if we could take that pay with us into the PU. He said yes, but also there would be things that you can only collect in Squadron 42 because you are in the military. You would have a footlocker of sorts. This also transfers with you if you choose to take your Squadron 42 character into the PU.

While in Squadron 42 you will have a military log, there will be hard choices to make in Squadron 42. Each choice is entered into your service log, you cannot go back and make a different choice, if you wish to do that you must make a new Squadron 42 character and start all over again. This is why Squadron 42 can't be multi-player, the choices have to be yours alone. Squadron 42 is not like your typical AAA game, you are not paying for the right to play the game, you are paying for the right to create unique character with it's own personal history. It was not specifically stated but presumably you can choose to have more than one character, but you have to pay for each one. You can replay the combat sections of Squadron 42 missions any time you like. The combat mission sections can be replayed in Arena Commander after you have completed those missions, only then can you do them multi-player because it doesn't affect your service log. NPC's in the PU can refer to your service log, it forms part of your reputation.. the ex-military war hero. Some NPC's may not like the actions you took or the choices you made in Squadron 42.

During the CitizenCon presentation where Lorville was introduced and the Kraken was shown at TEASA spaceport Chris talked about the Chairman's Club lounges.. he also said that they were planning clubs for ex-military only in the PU. He likened them to the real World USO clubs for US military. The Chairmans Club Handbook talks about services for Chairmans Club members only such as Sharrington Cross (think Harrods or Fortnum and Mason's online), Epulae Dining - exclusive tickets and seats to major events, and a luxury holiday travel service called Visangio.

In order to own and operate these Squadron 42 ships in the PU by default you must be a citizen who is ex-military - "Service Guarantees Citizenship". Only citizens can vote, as ex-military you can be called back to service at any time - Chapters 2 and 3 for example and this is why you are allowed frontline fighting ships, so that you can remain 'current'.

If you enter the PU with a character who has not started Squadron 42 you will enter as a civilian. You can only join the military by starting Squadron 42 - you signed up. In the PU as a civilian you can buy citizenship - it won't be cheap, you can earn citizenship by having a good rep with the state and doing work for the state such as for the Advocacy. You can only be ex-military by starting Squadron 42. The idea that non-ex-military Chairmans Club members can own and operate ships normally restricted to ex-military begs two questions - either some special dispensation and/or the granting of citizenship to concierge members even if they haven't started Squadron 42. These questions have never been answered to my knowledge.

Quavers posted:

"Finally! Proof CIG Is Lying To Us ALL!! Star Citizen NEWS 18/05/2020"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bab2c5VkFoU


Over 1 hour long video

Quavers posted:

A dev spawned an Idris on a live server



Maybe it's the angle but doesn't it look small?

Quavers posted:

A dev spawned an Idris on a live server



Maybe it's the angle but doesn't it look small?

Fargin Icehole posted:

Why am I getting Homer car vibes from this exchange?

I thought the Idris was a capital ship?