Launch Sequence with Space Tomato

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Launch Sequence with Space Tomato episodes

May 20, 2024 EP 156 - Star Citizen 4.0 Is Almost Here - The Road To 1.0
We’ve waited years for Star Citizen 4.0, and even now the update is not technically in our hands. But there are reasons to believe the next update is the vaunted server meshing update, and we may see it this summer according to a new roadmap update. But what’s included, and why is this the first major version change to Star Citizen since 2017. I’m joine dby Star Citizen streamer Xerostate to discuss the update and its place in the journey to release.

Today’s Guests:
XeroState
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/xerostate
Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/@XeroStateLIVE
Twitter - https://twitter.com/xerostate

ToC:
00:00 Introduction
04:30 4.0 Is Finally Here
13:40 Other MMOs and Star Citizen
32:00 The Pyro System
43:20 Is 4.0 Looking Good Enough So Far?
57:20 Star Citizen Design Changes
01:24:55 What Comes Next?

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1 hr 37 min
May 13, 2024 EP 155 | Is 3.23 The Time To Try Star Citizen Again? & What Comes After? (Ft. TheAstroPub)
With Star Citizen 3.23 finally released to the public, a lot of quality improvements have been made to the game. Between gameplay, UI, backend systems, and general content, it seems there might be enough in-game to convince old players to return, and new players to give it a try. In this episode, Youtube TheAstroPub and I discuss what may bring new players back, and what comes next.
Today’s Guests:
TheAstroPub
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheAstroPub
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAstroPub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheAstroPub
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
4:00 3.23 Is Live, How is It?
10:00 Should Players Jump Back In?
17:00 New Map System
21:00 The Biggest Patch Since 3.0?
41:00 Why Did They Only Wipe Wallets?
45:00 Is It As Good As They Said?
48:00 CIG Marketing This Year
54:00 Are They Walking The Talk?
57:20 Next Star Systems?
01:07:10 The New Gameplay Debate
01:19:10 Bed Logging Losing Its Significance?
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1 hr 26 min
May 09, 2024 EP 154 - BONUS | What Star Citizen Needs For “Release” Part 1
This original recording of episode 154 was video corrupted and lost the last 20 minutes of the recording. For this reason, the audio only will be released as a bonus episode, and a new version of this will be published next week. In this episode, I discuss with Star Citizen streamer Xerostate what various parts of the game may need to be developed or improved on for this game to reach a 1.0 release state.
Today’s Guests:
Execute
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/xerostate
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@XeroStateLIVE
Twitter - https://twitter.com/XeroState

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1 hr 12 min
May 06, 2024 EP 154 | What We Know About The RSI Polaris (Ft. Execute)
The RSI Polaris is one of the most anticipated ships in Star Citizen, and it’s finally headed for the game. For the first time players will see the capital class ship in-game at Invictus Launch Week in May, but how will we experience it, and why are players so excited for it. Today’s episode invites Execute from the Inforunners to discuss the upcoming ship, it’s origins, and what capital ships will mean for the game.
Today’s Guests:
Execute
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/inforunners/videos
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@inforunners
Twitter - https://twitter.com/theinforunners?lang=en

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1 hr 26 min
April 29, 2024 EP 153 | Why Players Switch Genres for Star Citizen (Ft. YoyoMeg)
Everybody has a different story for how they found their main game, no matter what it is. Star Citizen ends up bringing many players from games that may not traditionally lead to a space flight MMO sim, but that’s because they game aims for much more. In today’s episode I’m joined by streamer YoyoMeg to talk about her own journey from FPS console shooters to the PC MMO Star Citizen, a journey I and many others share. Hope you enjoy!
Today’s Guests:
YoyoMeg
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/yoyomeg
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yoyoMeg
Twitter - https://twitter.com/iamyoyomeg

ToC:
00:00 Introductions
04:50 What Games Do You Come From?
11:50 What Was it About Star Citizen?
17:00 How Many Ships Have You Bought?
25:00 Views On The Development & Open Style
36:00 Star Citizen Gameplay
51:35 How is 3.23?
01:00:00 CitizenCon Predictions & Expectations

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1 hr 8 min
April 22, 2024 EP 152 | Are You Still Hyped For 3.23? (Ft. SaltEMike)
2 months ago Star Citizen youtuber SaltEMike joined me on the show to discuss his feelings for Star Citizen Alpah 3.23. They were hype. Since then some items have been added to the update, and some (big ones) removed. Today we have chance to reconvene and discuss latest feelings about how these features actually ended up feeling in-game, whether the update still feels as exciting, and honest thoughts about persistent hangars and cargo updates being delayed. Enjoy!
Today’s Guests:
SaltEMike
Twitch - Twitch.tv/SaltEMike
YouTube - YouTube.com/c/SaltEMike
Twitter - Twitter.com/SaltEMike

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1 hr 32 min
April 15, 2024 EP 151 | We’ve Finally Played 3.23! (Ft. Beyond The Verse)
Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 is finally in the first wave of public testing. While there is still plenty more to learn about it, we’ve had several hours to test out some of the first features and have quite a bit to say! I’ve invited Beyond The Verse host, Sulyce, on to the show to talk first impressions, when the update may go to live servers, and what could be coming after that!
Today’s Guests:
Beyond The Verse
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BTV_Cast
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/beyondtheversepodcast
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
12:00 How is 3.23 PTU!?!?
16:10 Master Modes. How Is It?25:30 (Engineering) Is Flight Getting Too Complex?
33:26 Precision Targeting Mode
40:25 The New Starmap
48:00 Will We See a 3.24?
55:15 FPS HUD Updates
01:04:50 (Interaction System) Controller Support?
01:09:25 Creature Additions
01:14:45 Local/Interior/Minimap Opinions!
01:19:30 How is the Character Customizer?
01:22:55 Distribution Centers Missing?
01:26:25 Mobiglas Redesign
01:28:12 EVA Tier 2
01:34:15 Feature Delays & Surprise Additions
01:39:23 When is Alpha 3.23 Going Live?

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1 hr 45 min
April 08, 2024 EP 150 | Could Engineering Ruin Star Citizen Solo Play? (Ft. Loud Guns)
Engineering gameplay will add a multitude of resources to ships, vehicles, and buildings that players will need to balance and control for maximum efficiency. This could provide a TON more unique gameplay for players, but it also could make ship ownership more difficult. Today I’m joined by Loud Guns to discuss the complexities and reasons for engineering, and whether it may ruin solo gameplay for Star Citizen players.

Today’s Guests:

Loud Guns
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoudGuns
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/loudguns

ToC:
00:00 Introductions
01:50 How Are You Feeling About Star Citizen?
11:00 What is Multicrew Gameplay?
14:30 The Resource Network
18:30 Multicrew Ship Roles
24:00 Who is the Tuner?
32:10 Who is The Mechanic?
43:45 Who is the Manager?
51:45 Does This Kill Solo Gameplay?
01:08:00 Is This Good or Bad for Capital Ships?
01:15:30 Less Pilots in Star Citizen

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1 hr 24 min
April 01, 2024 EP 149 | Star Citizen’s New Ships Coming in 2024 (Ft. Farrister)
From the Polaris to the Zeus, Star Citizen has a full spread of ships in production to be delivered in 2024. Some are known and some are not, some are combat and some are industrial. I'm joined by YouTuber Farrister today to provide these ships, talk about what we know of each one, and speculate on when they might be released. If you like spaceships, this one is for you.
Today’s Guests:
Farrister
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Farrister
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/farrister
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarrister

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1 hr 36 min
March 25, 2024 EP 148 | Server Meshing is Actually Doing Better Than Expected! What’s Next? (Ft. Hybrid V Audio)
*The Episode being mentioned around 25:00 is 140 not 136.
https://youtu.be/32ugYk7tqgI?si=WLcjTP1aId6Vm-ME

- Over the last few weeks Star Citizen has technically achieved it’s 2017 stated goal of a server meshed environment. While there is plenty more work to be done until it runs as needed for the game at large, early results are impressive. With almost 800 players ina single system, jump points leading players to Pyro, and tip top performance like we haven’t seen before, there’s a lot to talk about. Today I’m joined by Hybrid V Audio to discuss the impressive first tests of server meshing, and what comes next.

Today’s Guests:
Hybrid V Audio
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @HybridVAudio Twitter: twitter.com/Hybrid_V
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1 hr 30 min

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Space Tomato is joined by a new guest every week to discuss Star Citizen development in regard to their expertise or perspective. Hear from industry professionals, game developers, Youtube content…