Launch Sequence with Space Tomato

A lot is riding on Star Citizen’s 4.0 update and server meshing feature, but what if this was never the direction of the game?

Today I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss the state of server meshing testing, the possibilities of 4.0 delivering this year, and most interestingly what Star Citizen may have been if server meshing was never needed.

Let’s talk the potential reality of Star Citizen 4.0, and what the delivery of this update may look like.

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TenPoundFortyTwo

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Space Tomato | How The Star Citizen Updates Work | 3.18, 3.19, 4.0 https://youtu.be/slsX4vMQG3E?si=OnCqzu8D93OoDgZP

00:00 An Important Announcement

03:40 Talking About 3.24.2

10:40 4.0 Delays and Future Updates

17:40 Star Citizen WITHOUT Server Meshing?

43:54 When Could a 4.0 Delay Be Announced?

57:04 How Is Server Meshing Going?

01:11:39 Setting Expectations

01:20:24 Is There Any Other Path Forward? (Short Term)

01:28:24 Possible Pre-Server Meshing Optimizations

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Engineering is the latest long-term promise to start testing in Star Citizen, and in Alpha 4.0, players will be introduced to it through several ships. This feature adds a lot of functions to ships, but it could also add more things to do for players in certain situations. Is this going to ruin solo play, make the game to tedious overall, or give players more power over how they play the game. I discuss with Farrister.

Today’s Guests:

Farrister

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarristerToC:

00:00 Engineering

02:50 Is This Too Much Tedium?

12:35 Damage and Repair

17:13 Armor & Bullet Prenetration

30:00 Reworks and Ship Updates

44:50 Is This Game For “Simple” Playstyles?

53:00 Being an Engineer

01:02:45 Components & Ship Progression

01:09:20 Extras About Engineering

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Master Modes has been in player hands for 6 months now, and while it has yet to be iterated on it has gained a lot of criticism. While many enjoy it, many have also been very vocal about their disappointment. One of those people is fellow Youtuber Avenger__One who joins me this week to talk master modes, the flight models, and combat in Star Citizen. But you may be surprised to learn that master modes is not actually the root of his, or many others’ issues. What do you think?

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Avenger__One

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@avenger__one6689

Twitch:

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ToC:

00:00 6 Directions of Freedom Flight

08:00 The Flight Models

17:00 Combat Balance and Master Modes

36:00 From Master Modes to Master Chief

49:30 How To “Fix” Master Modes

01:24:00 Is Master Modes Even The Problem?

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Star Citizen 4.0 is now (again) the next major update scheduled for Star Citizen. The release of this update would meet an 8-year goal first laid out at CitizenCon 2016, but what will it take to get it into player hands? Today I’m joined by Youtuber Hybrid V Audio to discuss how 3.24 is performing, whether it delayed 4.0, and what the rest of the year looks like. We’ll also, of course, be talking about your landings he’s been watching, and whether the player base has improved their flight over time.

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Hybrid V Audio

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hybrid_V

ToC:

00:00 Is The Game Too Difficult?

21:20 How is 3.24 Doing So Far?

33:00 Did 3.24 Delay 4.0?

45:00 The Rest of The Year

57:10 What Profession Comes Next?

01:05:55 Important Features?

01:10:30 CitizenCon Expectations

01:19:10 Can They Turn the Year Around?

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When is Star Citizen 4.0 coming? What is Star Citizen 1.0? Why is it so hard to get an answer to these questions? After the recent minor delay to the next major update, many players are wondering how they can keep track of the game’s development. Today I’m joined by CasaBlack to discuss the Star Citizen progress tracker, roadmap, and how you can try to keep up with development without falling for the marketing hype.

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CasaBlack

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackShrubberie

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

06:40 Why Are We Talking About Star Citizen 1.0?

13:30 Should You Trust The Progress Tracker?

42:20 The Roadmap, 4.0, and Delays

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The second star system in Star Citizen is a major departure from the lawful corporate hellhole that is Stanton, but is it really different enough to nail that point home? Today I’m joined by TheAstroHistorian to discuss the new star system and the actual details that differentiate it from the Stanton system. From lore to proper gameplay, what’s coming new to Star Citizen 4.0?

Today’s Guests:

TheAstroHistorian

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

ToC:

00:00 3.24 Pain

09:00 Is Pyro All PvP?

16:25 Is It Only a Combat System?

36:50 What Was Pyro Going To Be?

47:30 How About Other Star Systems?

01:08:00 Pyro Changes Coming Back to Stanton

01:13:00 Is Pyro Truly Different?

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After years of development, and high expectations for 2024, some players are feeling a bit frustrated with the current state of the game, but there are many reasons why. From stability to marketing, the changing dynamic of gameplay. Today we look at the biggest complaints surrounding the current state of Star Citizen, and the major reasons for some of the larger changes many have been waiting for. Return guest Farrister joins me to talk about your current problems with the game and where it’s headed, as well as the expectations CIG has set.

Today’s Guests:

Farrister

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarrister

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After years of development, and high expectations for 2024, some players are feeling a bit frustrated with the current state of the game, but there are many reasons why. From stability, to the changing dynamic of gameplay, I’ll be discussing the different opinions and pain points players currently have for the game, while explaining the reasons for some of the larger changes many have been waiting for. Today I’m joined by Youtuber BuzzCutPsycho to discuss why things are the way they are, and where they’re headed for Star Citizen.

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BuzzCutPsycho

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

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Player progression in Star Citizen has always been about ships, but Pyro introduces some changes to progression possibilities. With contested zones in 4.0, the overall Pyro experience, and the possibilities of an actual economy coming up, how can new players and veterans alike find more to strive for? How do components and new ships fit into this equation? Today I’m joined by Durgan, head professor at the University of Stanton, to discuss the whole slew of upcoming changes.

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University of Stanton

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