Chris Roberts Space Garage Simulator: Star Citizen

[Aenneas]

ED may not have jump point discovery and the like but at least I don't have to worry about filling up the wagon before going on a trip

As others have said, ED will have fuel. And as i understand, it will be key component in exploring around galaxy.

[Cyko]

Well then F*CK. Guess I'm not down with either game then. I don't need too much realism in my video games, I just want them to be... You know... Games.

[bobvodka]

ED is pitched more as a Sim than a simple game and while it's been a while since I've played a flight sim you had to care about fuel in them too.

So, yeah, you are after an arcade flying shooter thing it probably isn't your type of game.

[Cyko]

ED is pitched more as a Sim than a simple game and while it's been a while since I've played a flight sim you had to care about fuel in them too.

So, yeah, you are after an arcade flying shooter thing it probably isn't your type of game.

I don't know how ED has been pitched but it doesn't play like a Sim. It's pretty fun so far and I haven't had to worry about fuel at all. Ammo yes (only when using missles or kinetics) but even then it's not bad.

[Cyko]

Man the hype on this thing has died like a SOB. Are you all too busy playing to post your impressions or has it been dropped like a hot rock?

[Nunz]

I've been watching videos of Elite: Dangerous and it looks ****ing sick..

[aviphysics]

Man the hype on this thing has died like a SOB. Are you all too busy playing to post your impressions or has it been dropped like a hot rock?

People mostly only post about games on these forums to b#$% about games or to defend games people are b#$% about. I normally consider it a good sign when a thread goes quiet after a content release.

Personally, I have been waiting for another patch. There are some issues with the joystick control configuration that bug me.

[SirBaron]

I've been watching videos of Elite: Dangerous and it looks ****ing sick..

It certainly is sick, can't wait till it gets fleshed out.

[Cyko]

I've been watching videos of Elite: Dangerous and it looks ****ing sick..

It certainly is. Needs a hotas setup though, even a cheap one. Just doesn't feel right without it.

[Nunz]

It certainly is. Needs a hotas setup though, even a cheap one. Just doesn't feel right without it.

I have an X52 set just sitting. I used to use it a lot for LOMAC.

I also have my TrackIR 5 ready to go, I use that when I pull some laps around in pCARS.

[Cyko]

You're good to go homey. That setup will work great.

[aviphysics]

It certainly is. Needs a hotas setup though, even a cheap one. Just doesn't feel right without it.

HOTAS is cool and all, but I really want to get rudder pedals some day. Rotating the stick is just way too imprecise.

[SirBaron]

Mouse and keyboard is where it's at.

Tempted to get oculus Dev kit just for this.

[aviphysics]

Mouse and keyboard is where it's at.

Only for people that don't like fun

Tempted to get oculus Dev kit just for this.

Tempted to get an oculus Dev kit *Full Stop*. Probably make the order as soon as I start this new job.

[aviphysics]

Arena commander has gotten patched with a bunch of fixes. Look like one of them allows some sort of remapping of controls.

http://www.incgamers.com/2014/06/star-citizen-arena-commander-patched-to-v12-3-more-players-added-to-mp-testing

[Dungeoncrawler]

they reach a 48mil milestone and release artwork.

Star Citizen Reaches a Mind Boggling 48 Million in Crowd Funding, New Artwork Unveils the Gladius.

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/07/14/star-citizen-reaches-a-mind-boggling-48-million-in-crowd-funding-new-artwork-unveils-the-gladius/

[Sundance Kid V2]

holy moly!!! that is crazy... lets hope they deliver!

[Nunz]

What a waste.

[logical]

Chris Roberts Space Garage Simulator

Lol. Hit a milestone and releases art work and sells another ship so people can spend more money.

How many of you suckers on here bought it. I know a few of you got it.

[bill dennison]

48 million is not that much really when it comes to making these games

watch dogs cost what to make ?

Watch Dogs' Shipped Over 8 Million Units

The sales boost for the first-quarter of the 2014-15 fiscal-year is remarkable, clocking in at €360 million, up 374 percent compared with the €76 million recorded for first-quarter fiscal-year 2013-14

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain...first-quarter/

costs
looks like 68 million for watch dogs

Star Wars: The Old Republic = $200 million

Defiance = $70 million

http://kotaku.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-a-big-video-game-1501413649

[Cyko]

It is a lot when you cut out publishers / etc., which makes up the bulk of a games budget. Its been said that the amount they have is equal to a $100+ million dollar game if it were funded / developed the "normal" way.

I laughed my ass of when I saw they hit 48m and released artwork. Maybe they finally realized "hey, we should probably concentrate on finishing what we've already promised instead of promising even more sh*t which won't get released until long after most of our backers are dead"

[Redeemed]

$48 million... what are they going to do- just pack up and go home? They've the funding, they are working on this game. Probably not afraid to re-do certain things they aren't pleased with, and move a bit slower on the development front with the intention of a more polished final product.

That is all my opinion, and if true it doesn't bother me. I've only pledged $30, so not much of a loss if it turns out to be a well polished turd. However, if it turns out to be a fantastic game then it was one heck of a good deal @ $30.

[bill dennison]

It is a lot when you cut out publishers / etc., which makes up the bulk of a games budget. Its been said that the amount they have is equal to a $100+ million dollar game if it were funded / developed the "normal" way.

I laughed my ass of when I saw they hit 48m and released artwork. Maybe they finally realized "hey, we should probably concentrate on finishing what we've already promised instead of promising even more sh*t which won't get released until long after most of our backers are dead"

maybe

well I gave them 60 bucks at the start and that's it so far if it comes out this year great but most likely next year the way they are going

but these people spend money like water my sister was a costume cutter fitter in Hollywood for years, worked on ST:TNG, DS9 & Voyager & superman elc.
and it was nothing to spend 200k on 1 costume for something like superman

[Redeemed]

maybe

well I gave them 60 bucks at the start and that's it so far if it comes out this year great but most likely next year the way they are going

but these people spend money like water my sister was a costume cutter fitter in Hollywood for years, worked on ST:TNG, DS9 & Voyager & superman elc.
and it was nothing to spend 200k on 1 costume

If I had the money to spend I'd probably be going with a larger ship. As is, if it starts shaping into an actual game () then I'll likely just start pouring money into my Aurora. Even fully upgraded it'll likely be under powered in all areas compared to some of the other ships, however I like a challenge. I like to start small, humble beginnings, and then work up. I don't even know if this is possible, but if development really starts to pick up in a direction I like then maybe I'll purchase multiple Auroras and upgrade each for specific tasks. One outfitted for more combat-type missions, another strictly to haul cargo, and maybe another more geared for long-distance space exploration. It's been a while since I perused the ships available, so maybe there's one that'd be best as an "all-around" type ship that I could purchase after I've fully upgraded my Aurora.

I'm content to wait for now though. I'll give them another 6 months and see where they're at. I've yet to download the DFM. Last time I played around with the game it was just the hangar. Maybe this week I'll DL it sometime and take my Aurora for a spin.

As you can tell, I don't follow this game uber closely... mostly just skim through the e-mails they send.

[Jimby]

I gave them $40-$50 at the beginning. Haven't given them another dime since.

[felikx]

I got my T16000m working properly with a custom control .xml file - threw up a quick vid of wave 15 (300i, all stock)
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[|MaguS|]

It is a lot when you cut out publishers / etc., which makes up the bulk of a games budget. Its been said that the amount they have is equal to a $100+ million dollar game if it were funded / developed the "normal" way.

I laughed my ass of when I saw they hit 48m and released artwork. Maybe they finally realized "hey, we should probably concentrate on finishing what we've already promised instead of promising even more sh*t which won't get released until long after most of our backers are dead"

There is no "publisher" to cut out anymore really. Most of the big games that cost that much are usually done by in house developers for those publishers or contracted out to 3rd party developers who are fully funded to develop the game by the publisher. Rarely do you get a 3rd party developer making a huge expensive game on their own dime and then shopping it to publishers to get it printed/shipped to shelves anymore due to the cost of development.

That is why many 3rd party developers are turning to Kickstarter, so they can get funding for their game without doing contract work or selling their rights to a publisher just to make the game they want to make but in the end losing control/ownership.

[logical]

Is star citizen even getting a physical release?

[Darkz0r]

W00t, time to play some arena commander. More invites going out!

[Omega53]

I got invited!!!

[aviphysics]

Was at my friend's place last week and got to play a wider variety of ships than just my humble Aurora.

I really like how different the HUD design and voice are for the different manufactures.

So far, compared to Hornet, the 300i seems like it is a superior ship for Arena commander. It is just so much more maneuverable. Hornet feels like it is designed to go up against heavier ships.

BTW, almost every time I see one of the new ships in the store, I am on the edge of just buying it. Makes me feel like a moron, but they are just so shiny. Need to stay strong.

[SirBaron]

Arena has yet to impress me.

I like the HUD in the ships, but the engine is probably the worst engine possible for a open space sim game.

Ofcourse I like to be proven wrong, there's more than enough room in my heart for more than one space sim.

[aviphysics]

Arena has yet to impress me.

I like the HUD in the ships, but the engine is probably the worst engine possible for a open space sim game.

Ofcourse I like to be proven wrong, there's more than enough room in my heart for more than one space sim.

I feel the graphics are mostly fine. I think the way they did ship debri is pretty good. There have been a couple of times I blew up an enemy only to have my ship crippled as I fly through their debri cloud. I think missiles feel reasonably good. You can't carry a lot of them, but they make a good impact when you need em. I hope that missiles in the final game are an expensive resource that you would rather avoid using, but can get you out of a jam when needed.

The size of the Arena feels a little cramped at times. I imagine that is done partly on purpose, to keep players from just running away, and partly an engine limitation.

I am currently withholding any overall judgement until the game is further along. There is enough room in my heart for another game, but not enough in my schedule. I have been tempted to try Elite Dangerous, but have just not had the time. TBH, I have only bothered to play Arena Commander a few times.

[Napoleonic]

posting this here because to be honest I'm starting to think that maybe I backed the wrong game first... maybe I should've backed ED first but the alpha and beta price is just out of my taste.

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[RicH(SAD)]

posting this here because to be honest I'm starting to think that maybe I backed the wrong game first... maybe I should've backed ED first but the alpha and beta price is just out of my taste.

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The sound effects in that game.

[Dungeoncrawler]

I know its just beta, but does the ui look underwhelming for some reason?

[Napoleonic]

on the other hand ED won't have these

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[v3rninater]

Don't give up on SC yet, elite looks good now, but the depth of SC is going to be crazy. Elite is just more polished of a running alpha/beta then SC is atm. Just wait till next year...

[SirBaron]

on the other hand ED won't have these

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Not yet, but it will.

Also it will be very interesting how SC will do interplanetary flight etc, it's going to be pre baked maps, rather than actual procedural stuff.

Which looks prettier in practice but lacking in freedom. Going by what I've seen from having experience with the engine and space aims, and what they've made so far.

Things can change, hopefully they do.

[bill dennison]

not had a chance to play ED enough and SC not at all
but not liking the yaw and roll rate in ED so far, not what i'm used to in a space sim i'm constantly screaming turn damn you
from the videos it looks like SC is better in this department so far