Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

[TheVrolok]

if you've donated any money to this thief, chris roberts, you are part of the problem in the video game industry.

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[Fallen Kell]

If you've donated ANY money to this thief, Chris Roberts, you are part of the problem in the video game industry.

Where and when has he been arrested and convicted of stealing? You need to watch it with those kinds of accusations, as people tend to get sued over things like that.

 

[Grooveriding]

When is this game coming out ? I couldn't see myself spending the hundreds of dollars a lot are on these ships for a game that is nowhere near release, but I guess I don't get the hype. I enjoyed the wing commander games when I was young though and hope this game does well.

Just seems crazy the level of expectations for a game that is apparently over three years? from release. It looks really ambitious as well with the ideas of the space combat/fps hybrid thing.

Pretty crazy the amount of money they've pulled in from end-users so far without an actual product.

 

[bbhaag]

When is this game coming out ? I couldn't see myself spending the hundreds of dollars a lot are on these ships for a game that is nowhere near release, but I guess I don't get the hype. I enjoyed the wing commander games when I was young though and hope this game does well.

Just seems crazy the level of expectations for a game that is apparently over three years? from release. It looks really ambitious as well with the ideas of the space combat/fps hybrid thing.

Pretty crazy the amount of money they've pulled in from end-users so far without an actual product.

I kind of agree and see were you're coming from. Some people did get/are getting swept away by the promise of what his game can be. One the other hand though it is those peoples money and they can spend it how they see fit.

So far I've only spent $35 and that was for the original backer pledge were you got the game, early access, and a ship. $35 is nothing I spend that on beer and smokes so if the game never delivers I won't be out to much.

 

[chimaxi83]

If you've donated ANY money to this thief, Chris Roberts, you are part of the problem in the video game industry.

True dedication to Chronic Madbro Syndrome.

If you or someone you know is suffering from CMS, well, just fuel the ROFLcopter with all those salty tears.

 

[ThinClient]

Where and when has he been arrested and convicted of stealing? You need to watch it with those kinds of accusations, as people tend to get sued over things like that.

I'll take my chances against this snake oil salesman.

 

[ThinClient]

Has anyone else even taken this game apart with the SDK to look at it? Does anyone realize how instanced this game is going to be because of the sheer size of these ships with relation to resource size?

Even for extreme enthusiast gaming rigs, this game is going to be limited to 8 or 16 ships per instance because of the massive file size for each ship, to say nothing about the buildings if you're in-atmosphere.

There's a fair bit else going on to check out if you have the SDK.

 

[TheVrolok]

If you've donated ANY money to this thief, Chris Roberts, you are part of the problem in the video game industry.

I'm thoroughly enjoying the couple hundred I made buying/selling packages/ships thus far. I've now got my Super Hornet and 350r which are paid for with some cash to spare. Woe is me for getting taken advantage of by this thief, Chris Roberts.

 

[ThinClient]

I'm thoroughly enjoying the couple hundred I made buying/selling packages/ships thus far. I've now got my Super Hornet and 350r which are paid for with some cash to spare. Woe is me for getting taken advantage of by this thief, Chris Roberts.

Sounds like you're scalping, putting you in the same thieving category. Birds of a feather, I suppose.



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KeithTalent

 

[TheVrolok]

Sounds like you're scalping, putting you in the same thieving category. Birds of a feather, I suppose.

lol. clown. threadcrap elsewhere.

 

[BrightCandle]

My install just keeps getting corrupted. I go to do the update, the patch doesn't apply properly and then I have to download and install the whole darn thing again. Last time I played the arena commander it was pretty bad, the control was terrible. I don't know if they fixed that because my launcher is broken and honestly I don't feel like wasting another 20+GB on downloads just to see if they fixed any of the serious issues yet.

I am waiting on news that they are releasing something worth trying.

 

[nsafreak]

My install just keeps getting corrupted. I go to do the update, the patch doesn't apply properly and then I have to download and install the whole darn thing again. Last time I played the arena commander it was pretty bad, the control was terrible. I don't know if they fixed that because my launcher is broken and honestly I don't feel like wasting another 20+GB on downloads just to see if they fixed any of the serious issues yet.

I am waiting on news that they are releasing something worth trying.

That's odd, have you tried the repair option in the launcher? Can't say I've had any issues like that since I installed the application. They have fixed a fair number of issues. The controls have improved and they've added the ability to customize your controls within the game. They've also enabled CrossFire and SLI within arena commander which should interest you I would figure since you have a pair of 680s.

 

[BrightCandle]

Repair just redownloads everything. Reapplying the same patch doesn't work. I wouldn't mind too much since its in beta but that is the third time its happened, something is very broken with that launcher.

 

[Fallen Kell]

Repair just redownloads everything. Reapplying the same patch doesn't work. I wouldn't mind too much since its in beta but that is the third time its happened, something is very broken with that launcher.

You should probably report it then. I havn't run into that issue myself, but I have only installed it 2 times.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

My install just keeps getting corrupted. I go to do the update, the patch doesn't apply properly and then I have to download and install the whole darn thing again. Last time I played the arena commander it was pretty bad, the control was terrible. I don't know if they fixed that because my launcher is broken and honestly I don't feel like wasting another 20+GB on downloads just to see if they fixed any of the serious issues yet.

I am waiting on news that they are releasing something worth trying.

I had the same problem last month. Only fix I could find was full reinstall.

 

[SLU Aequitas]

If you've donated ANY money to this thief, Chris Roberts, you are part of the problem in the video game industry.

I'm buying another package just because of this endorsement, thanks! Keep thread crapping t.c., it's amusing.

Also, instances will be at 32, which coincidentally is the same as Elite Dangerous, except Star Citizen at least has demonstrated it can handle some MP (in pre alpha no less), whereas ED still has issues even with just a few ppl

 

[BoberFett]

This plonker ThinClient seems to have quite a vested interest in seeing this fail. For something he hates, he spends an awful lot of time thinking about it. I wonder who's paying him to troll?




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KeithTalent

 

[ThinClient]

This plonker ThinClient seems to have quite a vested interest in seeing this fail. For something he hates, he spends an awful lot of time thinking about it. I wonder who's paying him to troll?

Yeah, how dare I share pertinent information about how bloated this game is, having ripped it open using the SDK to find hard evidence that this game will not and cannot be as big as the author claims it to be.

How dare I look out for my fellow gamers so that they aren't taken by a snake oil salesman.

Do yourself a favor and take the time you spend throwing personal insults at someone who said something mean about a game you like and spend that time more appropriately doing your own homework. Crack this baby open with the SDK yourself and look.

Even the most basic ships have ABSURD resource requirements. I'm sure you'll appreciate that your computer is spending resources to render the toilets in each of your opponent's ships while you're in a dog fight.

 

[ThinClient]

I'm buying another package just because of this endorsement, thanks! Keep thread crapping t.c., it's amusing.

Also, instances will be at 32, which coincidentally is the same as Elite Dangerous, except Star Citizen at least has demonstrated it can handle some MP (in pre alpha no less), whereas ED still has issues even with just a few ppl

You won't see 32 people in the same instance in Star Citizen, I guarantee it.

Open the game with the SDK and look for yourself.

Not happening. Not even close. I'd guess maybe half that.

Besides, Elite Dangerous has a HELL of a lot more to show for the game than Star Citizen does. It doesn't have THREE HUNDRED PEOPLE working on it, has a MUCH smaller budget, MUCH bigger universe to play in, actually HAS a game to play at this point instead of some dumb dog fighting module and a retarded race track, ED actually understands the concept of an uncluttered and functional HUD, and they're STILL farther ahead than Star Citizen.

 

[QuantumPion]

Are you complaining that star citizen sucks? Or just that it is overhyped? The former makes no sense as it is still early in development. The latter I somewhat understand, there are a lot of S.C. fanboys already which is silly.

By the same token, E.D. sucks in that there isn't a whole lot to do in the game except grind money and the netcode totally blows, despite being almost in its final release state. E.D. now is better than S.C. now, but I think in the long run S.C. has far more potential.

 

[BoberFett]

Yeah, how dare I share pertinent information about how bloated this game is, having ripped it open using the SDK to find hard evidence that this game will not and cannot be as big as the author claims it to be.

How dare I look out for my fellow gamers so that they aren't taken by a snake oil salesman.

Do yourself a favor and take the time you spend throwing personal insults at someone who said something mean about a game you like and spend that time more appropriately doing your own homework. Crack this baby open with the SDK yourself and look.

Even the most basic ships have ABSURD resource requirements. I'm sure you'll appreciate that your computer is spending resources to render the toilets in each of your opponent's ships while you're in a dog fight.

You've gone to plaid.

This isn't a "game I like", in fact I have no opinion on this game. I haven't paid a dime for it, and wouldn't until it's actually released as a full game.

You on the other hand are raving like a lunatic, making accusations about people being thieves and claiming you understand the entire render pipeline because you looked at the SDK.

LOL

 

[futurefields]

Are you complaining that star citizen sucks? Or just that it is overhyped?

It's pretty clear if you read his posts what he is complaining about. It seems valid.

 

[ThinClient]

You've gone to plaid.

This isn't a "game I like", in fact I have no opinion on this game. I haven't paid a dime for it, and wouldn't until it's actually released as a full game.

You on the other hand are raving like a lunatic, making accusations about people being thieves and claiming you understand the entire render pipeline because you looked at the SDK.

LOL

I've gone plaid? You're the one making accusations about me being paid to demote this game.

Take a look using the SDK yourself. Seriously, do it.

 

[SithSolo1]

For those of you who want to spend more money get ready for Friday.

Hey guys! I promised to keep the forums informed when we lock down plans for a concept ship sale. So, here goes: the Origin 890 Jump luxury spacecraft will be available starting on Friday. This will be a wave 3 concept sale, including the in-game items and LTI. The ship will run $600, and a limited number will be made available. The first allotment of 890 ships will go on sale during the CitizenCon livestream on Friday, followed by three additional allotments to cover backers in other time zones (specific times to be announced later in the week.) Tune in later in the week to hear more about the 890 Jump itself; we'll have stats, holoviewer, concept art and more ready for Friday... it's a big, sexy ship that would make a great organization headquarters.

890 Jump sales are limited for the same game-balancing reason as the Idris; it's a big part of our universe, but it shouldn't be everywhere at launch. As with any ship, it'll be available in-game for anyone who is interested but doesn't want to pledge for it during the sale. There will be a good deal more 890 Jumps than there are Idrii, though. Each release adds 890 to the total, for a grand total of around 3,500 ships. Any that don't sell immediately will be available for the rest of the week.

/Ben Lesnick

 

[Markbnj]

The ship will run $600, and a limited number will be made available. The first allotment of 890 ships will go on sale during the CitizenCon livestream on Friday, followed by three additional allotments to cover backers in other time zones (specific times to be announced later in the week.)

This absolutely boggles my mind. Don't they have enough money to finish the game at this point? How can someone justify $600 for a piece of add-on content? What kind of value could the game possibly deliver in return? Amazing.