Star Citizen 4.0 is inevitable. With server meshing presumably working in the PTU, CIG seems ready to push the big update out live before Christmas. But what does it actually mean that server meshing is “working”? Can we expect a stable launch? And how will Star Citizen overcome the problems we can already see forming during this iteration of server meshing? Today I’m joined by network engineer and Youtuber Grolo to discuss.

Today’s Guests:

Grolo

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@grolo-af

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

05:40 How is Server Meshing Going in 4.0?

16:00 Server Meshing in Star Citizen & Other Games

27:00 How Are Things Going?

42:00 Is SC Taking Too Long?

51:00 Communication From CIG

56:00 The Future of Server Meshing

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One of the major shifts in Star Citizen’s development over th elast year has been the focus on base building and crafting. A potential “endgame” option for many, and a catalyst for a lot of player gameplay, this is an important part of the game, and just last week CIG delivered a HUGE update on details surrounding the gameplay involved. I’m joined by Youtuber and miner, RedMonsterSC, to discuss.

Today’s Guests:

RedMonsterSC

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/redmonstersc

Twitter: https://x.com/redmonstersc

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

01:50 Resource Extraction & Material Quality

16:00 Offline & Cross-Shard Raiding in Star Citizen

32:00 Base Upkeep and Maintenance

38:30 Crafting & Blueprints

51:45 Player Trading & Shops

01:04:25 CIG Needs A Balance Team

01:08:20 When Did Crafting Get So Important?

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A new medium sized combat ship has been released, and it seems primed for running missions in a small group. But where does it fit in? Who is the Anvil paladin for? In other news, master modes are no more. The flight model is making a shift away from master modes but maintaining some of the hallmark features of the flight model system, today I discuss the complications and ramifications with Farrister.

Today’s Guests:

Farrister

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Farrister

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/farrister

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarrister

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

02:00 The New Anvil Paladin

20:00 Preferred Concept Ship?

35:00 The Paladin Compared To Others

43:45 Master Modes Are Gone…or not?

56:00 But What About Engineering?

59:00 Does The New System Sound Good?

01:15:10 Getting More Mainstream?

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The RSI Polaris is now in Star Citizen, and it has immediately made clear just how much larger ships and the gameplay included with them will change the game. Today I’m joined by return guest, Croncy, to talk about the changing nature of Star Citizen, from solo to group play, from A to B to A through Z, from time to kill, to time to board. This is all about the capital ship change and how players might cope with it.

Today’s Guests:

Croncy

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/croncy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Croncy

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Croncy1 

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

02:20 What Are Capital Ships & What’s The Point?

25:00 Does Master Modes Make More Sense?

36:00 Solo vs Group Gameplay

42:30 How To Kill a Capital Ship

53:40 Cap Ship Expectations

01:08:40 Current Feelings about Star Citizen

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The biggest news of the past week is that Star Citizen 4.0 is now in PTU

Today’s Guests:

Tree0311

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tree0311 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tree0311 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tree0311_SC 

ToC:

00:00 Introduction

02:40 The Crusader Intrepid

17:30 Are There Too Many Ships?

49:00 Is 4.0 An Actual Win?

01:08:10 4.0 Is Going To PTU!

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One of the most beloved MMOs of all time, it unfortunately died out due to decisions outside of its initial design. Star Citizen seemingly has taken a lot of what made that game great and has plans for it to exist in Star Citizen 1.0. Today I’m joined by Morphologis to discuss what made Star Wars Galaxies so great and beloved, and how players may get a second coming of the legend in Star Citizen.

Star Citizen’s reputation among the general public precedes itself. Many don’t know what’s actually going on with a game that many consider to be a scam. But many not constantly involved find themselves curious, intrigued, and even excited. Today I’m joined by Youtuber Luke Stephens to discuss the outside view of the game, how CIG could affect that view, and what’s currently going on with the game.

Today’s Guests:

TheAstroHistorian

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheAstroPub

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAstroPub, https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroHistorian

Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheAstroPub

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Star Citizen’s reputation among the general public precedes itself. Many don’t know what’s actually going on with a game that many consider to be a scam. But many not constantly involved find themselves curious, intrigued, and even excited. Today I’m joined by Youtuber Luke Stephens to discuss the outside view of the game, how CIG could affect that view, and what’s currently going on with the game.

Today’s Guests:

Luke Stephens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe4_UPAmhz2sqorGbF8oZHA

Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@lukestephenslive

Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/lukestephenstv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukestephenstv

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From the road to Star Citizen 1.0 to the release window of Squadron 42, a lot was shared at CitizenCon over the weekend. I’m joined by Casablack Gaming to try and make sense of it all in just 1 and a half hours.

Today’s Guest:

CasaBlack Gaming

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/casablack

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackShrubberie

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No matter how much of the features and mechanics in CitizenCon 2024 are delivered, the messaging and direction this event sets for Star Citizen will have ramifications for everybody. The panels shown are much more about the direction of the game than just what is being worked on. To dig deeper into what it all means, I’m joined by Sulyce for 1 last talk before the event kicks off. Hope you enjoy, see you on the other side!

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