EP 207 - The Starlancer TAC is Amazing & Reputation is Changing BIG TIME! (Ft. Farrister)
Star Citizen has been making good progress over the last few months in adding content and maintaining some level of elevated game stability, but it seems to have come at a price. Today I’m joined by Certified Gumbo to look at the current state of Star Citizen, if it really is the best it’s been, and what players seem to be sacrificing for this new development structure…and why.Today’s Guests:Farrister:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FarristerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/farristerTwitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarristerToC:00:00 Introductions03:30 The Starlancer TAC is Here!32:20 Why The Anvil Asgard?42:00 Reputation in Star Citizen56:00 Are They Dampening Consequence?Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequenceVideo 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
5 Maj 1h 24min
EP 206 - Star Citizen May Be The Best It’s Ever Been - Is It Worth This? (Ft. CertifiedGumbo)
Star Citizen has been making good progress over the last few months in adding content and maintaining some level of elevated game stability, but it seems to have come at a price. Today I’m joined by Certified Gumbo to look at the current state of Star Citizen, if it really is the best it’s been, and what players seem to be sacrificing for this new development structure…and why.Today’s Guests:CertifiedGumbo:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CertifiedGumboTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/certifiedgumboToC:00:00 Introductions06:00 Why Are People Interested in Star Citizen?17:40 How The Game Has Evolved So Far31:00 Is This The Best The Game Has Ever Been?44:50 Is That Enough?01:00:30 Have Features Completely Stopped?01:22:50 Squadron 42: Is It The Problem?Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website Youtube My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord
28 Apr 1h 38min
EP 205 | - The New Starlancer TAC Might Be Just The Ship Star Citizen Needs (Ft. DedLeader)
Which part of this podcast episode did you enjoy the most? Let us know in the comments!A new major ship is releasing next month, the MISC Starlancer TAC. It’s unique size, features, and amenities make it an unexpected heavyweight in the small group quest runner, but it could also be a strong contender for solo or duo pilots. Today I’m joined by DedLeader to look at the new Invictus Week addition, as well as the overall direction of Star Citizen. Is it catering to group players, solo players, PvP, or PvE players. It’s a wide-ranging discussion, so get ready to leave some tasty comments!Today’s Guests:DedLeader:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DedLeaderToC:00:00 Introductions08:00 The Starlancer TAC18:45 A Solo-Able Quest-Runner?39:50 4.1.1 Combat Missions & Scrips01:06:20 Who is This Game Catering To?01:21:10 Downsides of The Starlancer TACAudio 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
21 Apr 1h 26min
EP 204 | - Why Server Meshing is Working But Star Citizen Still Isn’t & What’s Next? (Ft. Grolo)
The year is 2025 and Star Citizen finally has server meshing, but there is still plenty left to do before the game feels good. From cleaning up gameplay to figuring out dynamic server meshing, CIG has their work cut out for them. But why is this not happening faster? When will the game reach a high quality standard? And where do we go from here?Today’s Guests:GroloYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@grolo-afToC:00:00 Introductions02:45 Star Citizen in 202511:30 Static Server Meshing Now28:45 Current Stability37:15 Dynamic Server Meshing in the Future50:30 Persistence and the Game Database56:00 Performance Regression?01:01:20 Is This a Special MMO in the Making?Video 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
14 Apr 1h 13min
EP 203 | - Physical CitCon Cancelled & Mining Is Getting Good Again (Ft. RedMonsterSC)
With recent news of CitizenCon in 2025 getting cancelled for a digital event instead, I decided to hijack the first part of this talk with RedMonster to discuss the breaking news. Ultimately, today’s show is about looking at mining in Star Citizen now, where it has come from, where it’s going, and what current changes it is currently undergoing.Today’s Guests:RedMonsterSCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/redmonsterscTwitter: https://x.com/redmonsterscToC:00:00 Introductions & General Discussion12:30 CitizenCon Goes Digital Again!34:00 Mining In The Past40:30 The Complexities of Mining46:00 Mining Changes in 4.101:16:00 What Comes Next?Video 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
7 Apr 1h 24min
EP 202 | - Should All Players Have Access To All Gameplay & Rewards? (Ft. voiDude)
The development of Star Citizen continues on at full tilt in a way we haven’t seen before. As content continues into the game, the overall design of Star Citizen 1.0 still remains blurry as we go through the changes of 2025. One thing is clear, though, gameplay is becoming more varies for the players, and you’ll have to start picking the experience you want. I’m joined by VoiDude today to talk Star Citizen Alpha 4.1 and how it defines PvE and PvP, solo and multi-player gameplay, and more.Today’s Guests:voiDudeYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/voidyvidsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voidude ToC:00:00 Introductions3:50 Sandbox vs Them Park / PvP vs PvE | Game Design20:00 Has The Gameplay Truly Expanded in 4.1?39:30 Item Recovery56:30 Contested Zones vs The Hathor Locations01:05:00 Instanced Locations vs Emergent Gameplay01:13:50 Solo vs Multiplayer GameplayAudio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequenceVideo 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
31 Mars 1h 27min
EP 201 | BONUS | - The Upcoming Star Citizen Ships They Won’t Tell You About (Ft. tristPWN)
Today we are joined by tristPWN to discuss upcoming Star Citizen ships that have no real evidence of existence besides the 2024 CitizenCon teaser video. We’ll be using visual aids to show you what tristPWN has figured out on his own, and discussing possible usecases for the vehicles still missing. Enjoy this bonus episode in the spirit of shyp HYPE!Today’s Guests:tristPWNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPs39Q6bS7vVgGmAfS3G3XQToC:00:00 Introductions10:30 Upcoming Known Ships19:10 New CNOU Ship32:00 New ATLAS (Medical/Base Building)43:30 The Not Guardian49:30 The Drake ShipVideo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
28 Mars 1h 4min
EP 200 - Why Item Recovery is Such a Flashpoint (Ft. TheAstroPub & XeroState)
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 Mars 1h 45min
