EP 160 - Is Star Citizen Performance Getting Any Better? (Ft. TenPoundFortyTwo)

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. Today’s Guests: 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? Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

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. Today’s Guests: 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 Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

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 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAstroPub, https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroHistorian Twitter - https://twitter.com/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? Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

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 Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

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. Today’s Guests: University of Stanton Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbMa44VWmxLAL_8ltnhQcA Twitter - https://x.com/UofStanton Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

The long running space exploration game, No Man’s Sky, has released a new update and the hype is high. But does this game really provide what space gamers are looking for? Today I’m joined by Morphologis to discuss the fuel that keeps No Man’s Sky succeeding, what it does differently from other space games, and who might the survival/exploration space game is meant for. Today’s Guests: Morphologis Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/morphologis Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Morphologis Twitter - https://x.com/Morphologis?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

Star Citizen isn’t just about the ships. There will be a few different ways for players to progress through the game and show their accomplishments. Will the reputation system be enough, though? And how will it factor into the rest of the game, gating content and keeping players safe? Today I’m joined by Tom Beckhäuser from Twitch to discuss the primary method of player progression in Star Citizen, your reputation. Today’s Guests: Tom Beckhäuser Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/tombeckhauser Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

Star Citizen is undergoing a lot of change this year. In addition, many areas of the game are as unstable as ever, but the gameplay is coming together in some places, and many players are having more fun than ever. I’m joined by Youtuber Hav0k this week to discuss the current state of the game, where things are headed in the immediate future, and if it’s worth it for you to download the game and try it again, especially with a free fly event currently ongoing. Today’s Guests: Hav0k Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmLyOWVecwYr9FqN1eZrAg Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

Star Citizen cargo missions have been pretty bad for the better part of a decade, now they are finally being brought up to a reasonable standard with new missions and improved functionality. The very first tests have shown us what is possible, and it’s looking good. I’m joined by Jack Axton who got a hands on experience to discuss the details of what makes things so much better for space truckers in Star Citizen. Today’s Guests: Jack Axton Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JackAxton Twitter - https://x.com/jackaxtonsc Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support

Star Citizen 3.24 is in first wave testing, and there’s a lot to explore. From new cargo missions to the removal of the personal and city inventories, this is one of the most consequential features drops we’ve ever seen. While it’s only in Evocati, Darjanator is joining us today with hands on with the new patch to discuss weaknesses and strengths. Today’s Guests: Darjanator Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@darjanator Twitter - https://x.com/darjanator JRDF - https://www.jrdf.sc/  ToC: 00:00 Introduction 09:30 Why is Cargo Changing? 19:50 Will These Changes Ruin The Game? 27:50 How Is Alpha 3.24 Playing? 01:03:20 How Does This Change Casual Gameplay? 01:09:00 The Little Issues 01:13:50 What’s Next? Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence/support