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Star Citizen at gamescom 2015 - presentation livestream 8pm CEST Friday Aug 7
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Zalusithix
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Eh, it's fun getting a bit excited about stuff expected in the near term. Obviously going to far is never a good thing, but a bit of hype never killed anybody.
That said, a list due out in two months is both too small of a thing, and too far away for me to really look forward to in anticipation.
That wasn't a fully functional localized physics grid, just something they threw together for the demo. They only just recently completed the General Instance Manager and the localized physics grid that everyone will be using, which is what we'll be seeing in the livestream.
A few other new things that are supposed to be coming:
- Completed Cutlass rework
- Completed Flyable Constellation rework
- Flyable Retaliator
- EVAing from one ship to another
- Multicrew ship fighting
- Maybe(?) an FPS demo and Planetside demo
Oh sure, I'm not arguing against looking forward to things. But I see all sorts of people getting too worked up over every little thing and get stuck in the peaks and troughs of the hype cycle.
Just go to the wreckage of the FFXV thread to see that in action.
Zalusithix
Member
A fair amount of the presentations have effectively been hack jobs to show their intent. The planetary landing for instance. I'm always a bit weary of getting too excited about what they show. I don't fully trust it until I see it running on my own computer. It's great to see them regardless of their real world viability, but expectations must be tempered by the reality that everything is subject to change.
That said, I'm really looking forward to them getting the multi-crew stuff working and the Constellation rework. Every time I start up the game I'm greeted by my Phoenix and I'm reminded of the fact that it's my least complete hanger ready ship. Still pretty though.
Yeah, getting too caught up in hype isn't a good thing. Or rather, echo chambers in general aren't a good thing. Sooner or later reality will set in, and the effects can be rather... harsh.
Yup, pure hype threads tend to get closed for that reason now. Positive emotions are great, but it becomes a problem when people start dogpiling valid criticism with reaction GIFs and dismissive one-liners, shutting down potentially valuable discussion.
(hence my relatively neutral OP)
Tried to say that the story didn't sound very good in an MGSV thread. Replied to with "What-the-fuck-is-wrong-with-you.gif",
Zalusithix
Member
That's fine, it's not a game for everyone. I personally have fun with Arena Commander, but I can understand why some people wouldn't. For the most part, our hype comes from the stated intentions of CIG and Chris Roberts, and we look forward to the potential of the game itself. The Livestream itself later today will be showing off something that a lot of people were looking forward to a lot, specifically Multi-crew ships. Many of the backers are most excited to be able to fly a spaceship with friends through a hand-crafted universe.
If that's something that appeals to you, I would take a look at the livestream later today. If after that you still find it boring, well, there are plenty of other games out there. I would still recommend to you to check it out once it releases in a year or 2.
The standalone Squadron 42 is a modern Wing Commander, which is exciting for fans of the series.
Great graphics, scaling up well for high end PC users (and planning ahead for future PCs with higher resolution textures than people can currently use).
Cool flight model and damage physics (video).
The Star Citizen MMO has a huge scope of potential activities. Try reading through the list of stretch goals, which were all reached and locked down $20 million ago.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/funding-goals
CyberPunked
Member
Between the end of last year and now, my hype for the game has calmed down quiet a bit. Which is a good thing, considering the game almost single handedly got me to buy a HOTAS and trackir, which I',m now using for Elite. Not to mention the pledges themselves.
Here's hoping we'll get a good impression of when we can expect a PU alpha. The idea of flying around, exploring the SC universe seemlessly on foot and in the cockpit of a Constellation is as fascinating, as it was before. ^^
Here's hoping we'll get a good impression of when we can expect a PU alpha. The idea of flying around, exploring the SC universe seemlessly on foot and in the cockpit of a Constellation is as fascinating, as it was before. ^^
Xplatformer
Member
The ship sale is up. Added to OP - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14881-Gamescom-Flash-Sale
Reddit liveblog:
https://www.reddit.com/live/vd83glm3502s/
Reddit liveblog:
https://www.reddit.com/live/vd83glm3502s/
Hey now. I think those types of questions are awfully silly, but lets not be insulting here.
Carrack would be the main exploration one.
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Just noticed on that liveblog that there's a fansite pre-show starting 1 hour before and running for one hour afterward. Added to OP.
http://www.twitch.tv/innlive
Zalusithix
Member
The sale certainly went up earlier than I was expecting it to. Not that I mind.
Also note that there are cheaper ships for exploration. The Carrack is the most expensive one. So you don't need to buy any of them in this sale unless you want the biggest.
Also note that there are cheaper ships for exploration. The Carrack is the most expensive one. So you don't need to buy any of them in this sale unless you want the biggest.
Xplatformer
Member
Hot damn! There is going to be a Youtube stream as well. My work blocks Twitch TV.
I'd also bet $$$ the youtube stream will be better.
I'd also bet $$$ the youtube stream will be better.
Xplatformer
Member
Human Resources
Member
Is this stream of a dude talking to clones of himself?
Dictator93
Member
twitch.tv/starcitizen is live with a countdown timer till the presentation starts!
Xplatformer
Member
Youtube stream is running the AMAZING music from Star Citizen right now and showing art from the game.
HYPED!!
I can't wait to trade in my 315P for my MAX.
Or Retaliator.
Because I used the Retaliator for size instead of the Idris :lol
Well my specially modified M50 is a multi-crew vehicle!
Zalusithix
Member
Wish I had sound right about now... Is it the new launcher music?
Zalusithix
Member
Somebody is screwing with the twitch stream and rewinding at times.
Xplatformer
Member
Love watching Chris use a 360 controller.
Dictator93
Member
Blocked in Germany... using the inferior twitch one.
God damn shame... everything is always blocked in Germany.
mercenar1e
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The live stream coverage is absolutely insane.. They are treating this like an apple release lol
freshVeggie
Member
Dang. Youtube stream is regionlocked here in Germany and twitch has worse quality :/
Anyone know a workaround?
Anyone know a workaround?
Dictator93
Member
42. Trolllllsssss
Teknopathetic
Member
Excited to see how late this will be.
freshVeggie
Member
Did use Hola but then I read they do some shady stuff without asking users :/
Zenmate is incredible though. Worked prefect. Thank you!
freshVeggie
Member
On YT it stopped at 16 seconds, haha.
Both are showing the same stream though, right?
Both are showing the same stream though, right?