EP 205 | - The New Starlancer TAC Might Be Just The Ship Star Citizen Needs (Ft. DedLeader)

Today we take a look at the latest hot topic in Star Citizen’s highest echelons of discussion and debate, item recovery. The change coming in 4.1 changes how looting will work, but is it really that big a deal to most players? Today I’m joined by 2 Launch Sequence regulars to celebrate 200 episodes and the release of Alpha 4.1.Today’s Guests:TheAstroHistorianTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheAstroPubYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAstroPub, https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroHistorianhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheCaptainsTablePodcastXeroStateTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/xerostateYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@XeroStateLIVETwitter - https://twitter.com/xerostateVideo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

24 Mar 1h 45min

Better FPS with new CPUs, improved server performance, little feature improvements, ship balances, and new content. The playability of Star Citizen has proven to be moving in a positive direction in Q1 of 2025. Youtuber and SC benchmark TenPoundFortyTwo joins me to discuss this gradual improvement to Star Citizen this year, and how CIG can continue the momentum moving forward.Today’s Guests:TenPoundFortyTwoYoutube: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introductions03:20 Performance Optimization in Gaming06:00 How The Game Engines Work20:00 Star Citizen Minimum & Recommended Specs31:00 Is Star CItizen Performance Really Improving?51:30 Are The Graphics Falling Behind?58:30 Star Citizen 4.1 OutlookVideo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube

17 Mar 1h 13min

After a quiet first couple of months, Star Citizen has opened up March with a number of information drops including an exciting monthly report, Star Citizen 4.1 PTU, and insight into Item Recovery. I’ve invited shadow patch notes legend, The5Star, to discuss what we’re seeing from Star Citizen now and in the near future that bodes well for players, and what more we would like to see.Today’s Guests:The5StarYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@the5starxToC:00:00 Introductions04:30 Is The New Strategy Working?09:30 Star Citizen 4.130:00 Item Recovery in 4.153:20 Narrative & Mission ImprovementsAudio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequenceSupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

10 Mar 1h 9min

Entering into March we are coming up on the release window for the first typical update every year. With a different strategy in 2025, it’ll be interesting ot see how this year differs. But with the first update to the roadmap since 4.0, Star Citizen’s strategy has come more into focus. Today I’m joined by Youtuber MrKraken to discuss this changing strategy, how it’s going so far, and what we might look forward to in the coming months.Today’s Guests:MrKrakenYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mrkrakenTwitter: twitter.com/realmrkrakenToC:00:00 Introductions02:15 What is Supply or Die/Fight For Pyro11:00 How Should Rewards Work? FOMO & Stuff22:55 Are They Really Fixing The Game?29:30 Mission Givers & Better Missions PLZ43:10 Is The Narrative Working?54:00 What’s Coming Next?01:02:10 Is This Overall Strategy Working?Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequenceSupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

3 Mar 1h 14min

With all the promises of a focus on stability and content in Star Citizen this year, everybody has their own opinion on how right or wrong the strategy is. From small bugs, to game breaking systems falling apart, there are plenty of places CIG could focus on stability and performance as well as content. Today I’m joined by PvP addict and pirate Space Cutlet to talk about how both content and stability should be handled in 2025. Solo play, group play, narrative play, or something entirely different?Today’s Guests:Space CutletYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/spacecutletTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spacecutletTwitter: https://twitter.com/space_cutletToC:00:00 Introductions05:00 Piracy & Star Citizen14:00 Content, Stability, & A Reaction to Bad Signs?28:30 Is The Game “Feel” Going The Wrong Direction?42:00 Content Isn’t All Star Citizen Needs51:00 How Exploits Could Impact 202501:00:00 Too Much Solo Player Focus?01:14:50 What Content Do You Want To See This Year?Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:PatreonPaypalKo-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

24 Feb 1h 39min

From master modes to control surfaces, ballistic weapons to engineering, PvP to PvE, there are a lot of ways Star Citizen’s combat scene can vary between encounters, but it’s still missing a lot. Nonetheless, there are many things that EVERY player can learn to survive and thrive in Star Citizen, because no matter what, you’ll always want to be wary of your surroundings. Today I’m joined by combat enthusiast Johnathan Winters to discuss combat right now, combat going forward, and how players can prepare for what Star Citizen has in store.Today’s Guests:Jonathan WintersYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/johnathanwintersVideo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:PatreonPaypalKo-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

17 Feb 1h 2min

Star Citizen is currently having a bit of a moment. It’s not unexpected, 4.0 introduced server meshing, but there is a much larger push that has been growing for some time, to get Star Citizen into a truly playbable state. Between management shakeups, new studio philosophies, and new strategies, maybe that will happen. I’m joined by Bored Gamer today to discuss the possibilities of Star Citizen considering this new approach. What does a focus on content over features mean? Why have so many higher-ups left the company? What does the future look like for Star Citizen?Today’s Guests:BoredGamerWebsite:https://www.boredgamer.co.uk/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7W5LTUy7DJYpx0cpVKJe0gTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/team/boredgamerTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoredGamerUKToC:00:00 Introductions04:00 What’s Going On?23:20 Staff Reshuffling34:10 Financials & Mysteries43:20 What is New Content in 202551:50 New Star Systems? 55:00 Is This Worse Than 3.0?Video Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:PatreonPaypalKo-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website Youtube My Other Youtube  Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

10 Feb 1h 10min

While games are necessarily driven by lore, they can be a strong signaler of what’s on the horizon. Today I’m joined by Star Citizen “Lorestradamus” TheAstroHistorian to discuss what is 4.0’s silver lining. Factions, their reputation, and what it means for the immediate and long-term future of the game. In the meantime we’ll also be discussing the canceled free fly event, a new AI voice generation partnership at CIG, and what factions to keep an eye on in the game this year.   Today’s Guests: TheAstroHistorian Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheAstroPub Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAstroPub, https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroHistorian https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaptainsTablePodcast ToC: 00:00 Introductions 06:15 Why is Lore Starting to Show Up in Star Citizen? 24:40 Is it too early? 39:40 AI Conversations in Star Citizen? 46:00 Who Are The Current Important Factions? 56:00 What’s Next? 01:01:00 Is Reputation Already Changing Things? 01:07:30 What’s Happening with Nyx? 01:17:20 Future Systems & What You Want To See? 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

3 Feb 1h 26min