Star Citizen (Thinly veiled 'How many Irish backing this?')

R0ot

Other thread was 8 months + old, so for those that have no idea what this is or perhaps a better word is "will be", it's going to be a giant space simulator persistent one server trading/economic game. Think Eve Online from the cockpit view but much more detailed than that description does it justice.

After you watch all the below I'd be interested to know if anyone is considering joining the pledge army or already have!

Promotional Squadron 42 video (basically the single player side)

From that same cinematic with have Chris Roberts (founder/creator) doing a in game fly around with one of the fighters basically showing that it's really not just cinematic.

Main Site - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/
Wiki - http://starcitizen.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

There is a mountain of material on the main site in their comm-link, there are forums which are a little hard to follow and the Chat which actually has some pretty helpful people in there.

- My Part / Opinion -
So I saw this start of June 2013 and was like "meh" but seeing more of it made me turn from meh to fanatical about every update and thread I managed to grab myself a Rear Admiral package with the LTI (Life Time Insurance) which has turned into something very coveted. Even though this isn't available anymore I would recommend if you have 30-40e lying around to drop it into this game if it's your thing as community support is simply mind-boggling. Of course if you have more dosh around then there are more pricier pledges with better benefits but that's up to you.

They've hit the 14 million mark and very soon be at 15 million (320k as of this posting).

I'm joining the game with a load of old Eve Online mates and we'll probably form so sort of squadron but still in discussion.

Other great videos on the topic -

The ship I get with the Rear Admiral Pledge

Kiith

Been following it since it was announced, and if it comes off as good as it sounds, it's pretty much going to be the best thing ever. Amazing in scope, but we'll see how much of it actually becomes a reality. Would definitely love to see some more gameplay, though i know it's still early enough days yet.

One thing i'm not so fond of, but understand, if giving players pretty advanced looking ships for backing the game. Will give people a pretty big advantage when it starts up.

Moon54

I'm a Star Citizen backer too.

It's gonna be a fantastic game going by progress I've witnessed this last 6 months.
It really is aiming to be a truly immersive space sim experience,
and with Chris Roberts & the team I believe they can achieve it.

Btw, there was lots of great reveals in the 24-hour live-steam a few weeks ago.
Did anyone stay up for it?
I did, except for a few hours I crashed out, lol, it was chaotic at times but fun to watch.

The Constellation reveal at the end of the live-stream is a great example of
just how much work has been done already;

Amazing progress.:D

SgtBob

Sounds interesting. Can't afford to back it now. But, might do next month.

Dave_The_Sheep

Yeah, I backed it back when it was announced. If they pull it off, fantastic it will be.

ShadowHearth

They are trying to do EVE online on Steroids in one go. Sorry, but I am a bit skeptical.

It sounds great on paper, but I doubt they will be able to pull it off with no cuts to content or mechanics. EVE online is huge now and it took years and years to get there. Thing is EVE online is not even near what this game promises to deliver.

I am all up for such game, but I will wait and see, before giving my money to them.

Moon54

No, it won't be like Eve Online at all, lol, thank heavens!

Star Citizen will be a twitch-based combat space sim, think Star Wars.
It's basically going to be a 21st century combination of Wing Commander (Single player, missions, linear progression etc)
and Privateer (Open-world, Multiplayer, pirate, trade, scavenge... do whatever you like) game.

Not The Real Scarecrow

This hasn't been on my radar at all but after looking at the vids and reading up on it, it's definitely something I'll be picking up.Think I'll be waiting closer to the beta , to get it.

ShadowHearth

Moon54 wrote: »

No, it won't be like Eve Online at all, lol, thank heavens!

Star Citizen will be a twitch-based combat space sim, think Star Wars.
It's basically going to be a 21st century combination of Wing Commander (Single player, missions, linear progression etc)
and Privateer (Open-world, Multiplayer, pirate, trade, scavenge... do whatever you like) game.

I am not sure how they will make this mmorpg/single player work. Are they talking about sub too?

Not The Real Scarecrow

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I am not sure how they will make this mmorpg/single player work. Are they talking about sub too?

From the wiki, it looks like they're going with a guild wars model, as in pay for the game and no subs. People will also be able to host private servers, so I don't think its going to be like EVE with just one persistent world on one server.At least that's what I've read so far, could be wrong.

ShadowHearth

Meatwad wrote: »

From the wiki, it looks like they're going with a guild wars model, as in pay for the game and no subs. People will also be able to host private servers, so I don't think its going to be like EVE with just one persistent world on one server.At least that's what I've read so far, could be wrong.

So some people say one big world, some say private server based. I am a bit confused.

Most likely it might be something like DayZ so?

R0ot

Meatwad wrote: »

From the wiki, it looks like they're going with a guild wars model, as in pay for the game and no subs. People will also be able to host private servers, so I don't think its going to be like EVE with just one persistent world on one server.At least that's what I've read so far, could be wrong.

There will be one official universe, one shard or whatever you want to call it but private servers will be possible.

kowloon

Following this closely.

Andy Gravity

Backed this osme time ago by buying 2 ships, looking forward to it but it does sound like Chris Roberts is promising a lot, I got hints of Molyneux while reading/listening to some of the stuff he's been saying.

I'm cautiously optimistic.

BizzyC

Bought in ages ago on this, cant remember how much exactly, think it was the 2nd tier level, so a slightly better than starter ship.

Should be interesting.

R0ot

Found a playlist for the 24 hour live feed if anyone missed it, while all the videos in it are online already a lot of discussion on various projects, ships and gameplay is in it.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSdUa5pSDZjkjxN4l9ObXRz7Hbe8KBImo

degrassinoel

lol 196 videos! :pac:

Wossack

have been burned by the hype-train so many times, I dont even pre-order any more

hopes its as good as they say though

Moon54

WooHoo, Star Citizen has just passed $15,000,000 !
http://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13159-15-Million

That means it has raised a $1 million in one month, without any kind of promotion, that's pretty cool.

Every backer will also get a free digital 42-page Upgrade Handbook manual
with their game which goes through the process of customizing and overclocking ship systems!

Kiith

That's a pretty crazy amount of money for a community backed game.

Andy Gravity

Hangar App releasing next Thursday 29th.

Moon54

Here's a recent community questions video for Star Citizen.

Full article and other info here;
http://www.gamersnexus.net/features/gg/1152-star-citizen-interview-m3

Also, total money raised is approaching $16,000,000 :0
http://robertsspaceindustries.com/funding-goals

R0ot

Hangar App release as mentioned will be next Thursday! Live stream showing the Hangar today at 2-3 pm CST via the RSI website/twitch/youtube not sure yet.

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13214-Letter-From-The-Chairman-The-Hangar-Module

There was a preview video already from German PC Gamer -

http://www.pcgames.de/Star-Citizen-PC-256428/Videos/Star-Citizen-Chris-Roberts-Gamescom-Praesentation-Hangar-App-Teil-1-1084900/

Krusader

Just backed this yesterday, €32 for alpha and beta access. Looking forward to the Dogfight Module

Moon54

Star Citizen has just reached $16,000,000!
http://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13226-16-Million

Also, Chris & the team are at Gamescon in Cologne, Germany atm.
Here is the Hangar Module reveal live-stream from yesterday;
http://www.twitch.tv/roberts_space_ind_ch_1/c/2809927

Moon54

Star Citizen hangar module is now released
http://robertsspaceindustries.com/hangar-module

Download speeds are a low but steady 1-2 MB/sec atm.
Hangar Module minimum system requirements are;

• Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
• DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM
• Quad core CPU
• 8GB Memory

If you can't log in, just keep trying, it took me a few attempts.
This is pre-pre alpha so lots of derpy things happening that I am sure will be ironed out in time.
Also the Xbox 360 controller works fairly well.

Here's a screen cap from my hangar;

The_Valeyard

downloading like road runner!!!

edit: took the plunge.

The_Valeyard

Seems they have passed another goal over 17 Million.


Got myself a RSI Constellation.

http://starcitizen.wikia.com/wiki/Constellation

Moon54

Wow, $17 million, that means they received $1 million dollars in less than a week!
http://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13241-17-Million

Nice one The Valeyard, that is one cool-looking space ship.
(And it has the P52 Merlin snub fighter!)

GREENGEKO

so i throw my hat here as well...joined this at the start as a original backer ..as of a few min ago we were Funds Raised
17,481,472mil so not to bad there also if u check ur accounts all the new rewards have been added...

(15 Million reward-Digital 42-page Upgrade Handbook ,16 Million reward-Laser Pistol side arm,17 Million reward-Mystery engine modifier )


handle on site -Green-Geko , based in kildare

URL https://robertsspaceindustries.com/citizens/Green-Geko

ships in hanger

RSI Aurora LX - LTI
MISC Starfarer Tanker - LTI
RSI Constellation

how are u all spending ur 12,000uec in Voyager Direct shop then???
also dont forget the poll set by chris!!!!!vote now damn u,poll at bottom

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13241-17-Million

oh ,also member of lamp- nail my colours to the mast....

http://starcitizen.itslick.com/forum/index.php

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/12995/lamp-fleet-loose-association-of-mercenaries-privateers/p1

happy trails in the verse - how u all finding the hanger module then???

The_Valeyard

I bought the Hornet too

Going to use it as my escort for missions with the Constellation.
May invest in a Cutlass or 325A at later date.

My Handle is 'The_Valeyard'

Which should think about forming a guild / team / etc.


You have a Starfarer!!!! Lucky man!!!

I shall invest in an Idris- P at some stage!!!

3wayswitch

Crosáidí wrote: »

Just backed this yesterday, €32 for alpha and beta access. Looking forward to the Dogfight Module

How did you manage that? Cheapest option I can see for Alpha and Beta access is $65.

The_Valeyard

3wayswitch wrote: »

How did you manage that? Cheapest option I can see for Alpha and Beta access is $65.

Think this is correct. The 'Digital Bounty Hunter' pack gives you access to alpha and Beta, do not think 'Digital Scout' gives you that option.

Moon54

Star Citizen just passed $19,000,000

Here's the latest Wingman's Hangar episode if anyone missed it;

Here's one of the cool vids from user Pearl mentioned in Wingman's Hangar;

You can check out the rest of Pearl's Sandbox Ships here - http://www.youtube.com/user/AnythingFPS

The next $20 million stretch goal will include first person combat on select lawless planets.

R0ot

Raised another 500k in a week, some 179k in a day after a new (previously available) ship was made available on the pledge store again.

Newest Wingman's Hangar -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRSSTwm3nC0

Also an explanation of when the official stretch goals end (spolier :

23million

) - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13266-Letter-From-The-Chairman-19-Million

ykt0di9url7bc3

I'm a backer.

I don't know why, I wasn't a fan of the wing commander games and I wasn't a fan of freelancer. Chris Roberts has passion and a little bit of an ego to match which meh, I don't love or loathe it. In my opinion this game is going to hit big or bomb spectacularly. I wouldn't wish a ****ty game on anyone so I hope he takes my little bit of money and does well with it.

The forums and chat seem to be a nice community, I hope that continues.

The_Valeyard

Well....

did anyone resist the urge, or did you splash out on the pirate Cat ship that was on limited sale?

Moon54

WhooHoo, Star Citizen just reached $20,000,000
Fantastic achievement for all you space sims fans out there.

The_Valeyard wrote: »

did anyone resist the urge, or did you splash out on the pirate Cat ship that was on limited sale?

Yes, I resisted, I was tempted..... but I think it'll be more fun to earn them in-game anyway.
However, I am tempted to upgrade to the business hangar though for €16.
I find the starting hangar is way too dark.

The_Valeyard

Moon54 wrote: »

WhooHoo, Star Citizen just reached $20,000,000
Fantastic achievement for all you space sims fans out there.



Yes, I resisted, I was tempted..... but I think it'll be more fun to earn them in-game anyway.
However, I am tempted to upgrade to the business hangar though for €16.
I find the starting hangar is way too dark.

I got the Deluxe Hanger with my Connie, very happy with that ship

Hanger is nice too

Will be honest though, if the Starfarer comes on sale again or gladiator, I feel my wallet may empty

jonon9

Iv been following this for a while now and I think im gonna buy the Rear Admiral package and start up my own group should be alot of fun.

Moon54

Latest episode of Wingman's Hangar is up, check it out;

The character live-driving tech with webcams looks pretty cool

R0ot

Live Stream next Thursday (night for us around 11pm) for an hour and a half to celebrate the anniversary. 10/10

Possible sales/new ship brochures etc. Almost at the 21 mil mark also!

New Wingman's Hangar from yesterday also -

The_Valeyard

yes, my wallet is going to suffer next weekend

Moon54

Yeah, going to be a lot of fun

Some ship sales would nice.
I'm considering getting the Freelancer atm as it's a exploration/transport type ship.



Also, as an added plus, it would bump me up to Business hangar if I got that.
So a Freelancer sale is what I'm hoping for!

danthefan

How much are people spending on this? Some of the ships are well into the hundreds of dollars. I spend $60 and I think I'm out of my mind.

Dave_The_Sheep

I think I got the option for about €35 back a while ago.

I assume you can buy other types of craft in game, simlar to X3?

Moon54

I'm about the same, I got the starter Aurora, digital map and something else, that was about 8 months ago.

With funding at nearly $21 million now, Star Citizen is pretty well funded, but I'm thinking long-term with this game.
It's just I'm growing tired of the cookie-cutter game-play from new release games these days.

@Dave, yes everything will be available for purchase with earned in-game UEC credits,
so it's not really necessary to get extra ships or items now.
Any extra funding is just going to hopefully help the devs to make it an even better game.

The_Valeyard

Yeah I bought the connie, maybe out of my mind, may melt it down for a starfarer though.......would love an Idris :P

R0ot

I just broke into the High Admiral mark in terms of pledge value.

The_Valeyard

R0ot wrote: »

I just broke into the High Admiral mark in terms of pledge value.

expensive



Roll on Thursday night!!!

If an Idris went for the right price..........

Moon54

....and we just passed $21 million mark
http://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13305-Letter-From-The-Chairman-21-Million

"At the $21 million, you unlock the full salvage mechanic"

"Salvage Mechanic: Salvage isn’t an aside: it’s a career, with its own mechanic, story tie-ins and universe-shaping endgames. Search the galaxy for a host of valuable and interesting secrets using both the flight and FPS components. Discover the secrets of the ancient Hadesians, locate valuable components and cargo… or go down in history the first to make contact an entirely new alien race!"

Cool stuff, this really suits my play-style!