stArs Oratoria

In the ninth episode, we discuss the new Aurora reveal, more concept art, playable aliens, the naming system, and more. In addition, we proudly feature our fourth guest from the community, Pix.

Relevant Links:

Naming System Original Poll

Naming System Update

Wingman's Hangar 16 (Viewpoint Clarification)

"Does having playable aliens ruin their mystique?"

Motion Capture Info

RSI Space Suit (And Suit System)

Stanton System

Stanton System Planetary Concept Art

Aurora Brochure

"Hand on a HOTAS"

In the eighth episode, we throw everything we know out the window and proudly feature our first guest from the development team, Wingman.

Eric "Wingman" Peterson is the President of Production and Development at Cloud Imperium Games and the host of the weekly dev show, Wingman's Hangar. This episode is effectively our first "Special Edition," and clocks in at just under an hour of pure development insight and Star Citizen Q&As.

Relevant Links

Meet Eric Peterson!

Wingman's Hangar

In the seventh episode, we touch on the new website interface preview and the exciting Spider concept art. This episode is a bit shorter than usual due to time constraints.

Relevant Links

Website UI Demo

Spider Concept Art

Ships Development Document

Ship Size Comparison thread

Cathcart System

In the sixth episode, we discuss mining, characters and accounts, and touch on the subject of permadeath one last time (for now) following the 'Death of A Spaceman' reveal. As well, we proudly feature our third guest from the community (along with some of his favorite ideas from official forum members), Drako.

Relevant Links:

Ships Development Document

Odin System

Death of A Spaceman

"Space Mining Is the Deadliest Catch" [user: dunadin777]

"Commander of the UEE Navy" [user: Isomorphic]

In the fifth episode, we discuss permadeath and game ratings. In addition, we proudly feature our second guest from the community, Grue.

Relevant Links:

Ships Development Document

Krell System

DayZ

Chris Roberts' Interview w/ Coalition of Christian Gamers

"slaughter em all, but don't you dare curse or show me your naked butt (re:Censorship)"

Links from Grue:

The Dogs in the Stars game manual

The Dogs in the Stars discussion thread

The Brown Coats Squadron Homepage

FreeSpace Flightnight official thread

Request for an official RSI Community Events sub-forum - Thread and poll

Economy discussion - Player Shops

Player-to-player ship rental discussion

In the fourth episode, we discuss the 300i design, alternatives to the cargo/P52 docking scenario of the Constellation, and peripherals (including HOTAS setups, cockpits, and the Oculus Rift).

In addition, we touch upon the subscription controversy that was all the rage over the last month and most importantly, episode four features the first guest from the community, Efeman.

Relevant Links:

300i Concept Art (in Jump Point)

Constellation Cargo Loading / P52 Docking

Ships Development Document

Hawk's Tablet Peripheral Thread

Saitek X52 Flight Control System

Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog

Saitek Flight Combat Rudder Pedals

Obutto Cockpits

Oculus Rift

Leap Motion

Chris Roberts' Official Response to Subscriber Controversy

In the third episode - and our last before the holidays - we discuss Star Citizen sound direction, including music, voice acting and sound effects.

Notable links:

Freelancer Design Voting Page

Constellation Paintovers

mmorpg.com Interview

Ships Development Document

Constellation Schematics/Info

Fun Music/Sound Reference Links:

Aerith's Theme

Ave Maria

Terraria Soundtrack

Baba Yetu (Civilization IV theme)

Hero Within (Settlers 7 theme)

Rome: Total War theme

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Main Menu theme

Mario Coin Collection

Metal Gear Solid Codec Sound

Hawken video

Space Lion – Random Yoko Kanno Cowboy Bebop Selection

Nocturne in C Sharp Minor – Chopin

Prelude to War (most appropriate Battlestar Galactica selection)

First Star Citizen track released

In the second episode, we discuss RPG mechanics and 1st-person gameplay, as well as the latest news from Cloud Imperium Games Corporation.

Notable links:

Meet the Xi'an (Xi'an language tidbits)

Insurance FAQ

Star Citizen Ships Development Document

J-327 Ship (from the Star Wars prequels)

In the inaugural episode, we are introduced to Star Citizen and the stArs Oratoria podcast.