EP 186 - Star Citizen’s Server Meshing is Working! What Next? (Ft. Grolo)

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

15 Elo 20241h 45min

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

5 Elo 20241h 24min

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

29 Heinä 20241h 35min

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

26 Heinä 20241h 15min

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

15 Heinä 20241h 17min

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

8 Heinä 20241h 27min

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

1 Heinä 20241h 28min

Let’s take a look at the current roadmap, the expectation CIG has set for 2024, and the surprise update shake up with Alpha 3.24. Things are happening, but it can be confusing to drill down to WHY they are happening. This week I’m joined by fellow roadmap enthusiast CasaBlack Gaming as we discuss the possibility of further delays, the outlook at 4.0 and 1.0, and what Star Citizen looks like in the near term future. Today’s Guests: CasaBLACK Gaming Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@CasaBLACK Twitter - https://x.com/BlackShrubberie Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/casablackgaming ToC: 00:00 Introductions 07:30 Why Are We Getting A 3.24? 20:10 Is The Patch Further Delayed? 26:00 Is The Star Citizen Roadmap Useful? 26:40 Why Are They Talking About 1.0? 41:20 How Will Funding Work After 1.0? 46:20 Are They Meeting Their 2024 Goals? 57:20 When Will We See 4.0? 59:10 2024 Feature Wishlist 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

24 Kesä 20241h 8min