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Star Citizen announces a new ship in a private party at an entry price of 274 dollars
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Mattyp
Gold Member
We get it brah, you invested real life physical cash into this.
GermanZepp
Member
DigitalScrap
Member
It really is amazing that they have been able to create a community that is not only happy, but excited to purchase these ships at these exorbitant prices. People are super excited to pay $725 for one ship. I’m honestly amazed.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17203-Aegis-Nautilus
Look at the comments of people who bought. I don’t judge though - people think I’m crazy for how much I spend on cigars and scotch. Lol To each their own and all that.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17203-Aegis-Nautilus
Look at the comments of people who bought. I don’t judge though - people think I’m crazy for how much I spend on cigars and scotch. Lol To each their own and all that.
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BlackOlivesMatter
Banned
It's called a cult
joe_zazen
Member
Now i want some Chipmunk blend pipe tobbacco. Damn i miss my pipes.
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Unknown Soldier
Member
Star Citizen isn't a game anymore, it's a Scientology-level cult.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
So I was reading the comments and there were some people complaining that in the UK the ship is 810$ because of the value added tax.
I have no words....
michaelius
Banned
I wonder how many people actually wanted Star Citizen to be super open space simulator instead of spiritual successor to Wing Commander.
Halo is Back
Member
They are actually running out of money
that’s why he needs these fat whales to stick around
GermanZepp
Member
desertdroog
Member
Is there a public spreadsheet of all possible ships that can be bought, levels of committal, ranks, etc... From crowdfunding to today, what a sole person who is a superfan has spent on this game?
I'm curious what that total would look like if someone purchased one of everything that is possible for a single player, with no concern for money.
I'm curious what that total would look like if someone purchased one of everything that is possible for a single player, with no concern for money.
DiscoJer
Member
It's a spiritual successor to Privateer, which was a Wing Commander spin-off open space simulator that was incredibly popular, and his later game Freelancer.
How is this different from Cyberpunk or any other highly anticipated game?
KyoZz
Tag, you're it.
newtypepilot
Member
It's mindblowing that nostalgia has blinded so many people into not seeing this as a effing scam.
Riven326
Banned
I was talking to a friend about this game a couple weeks ago and I said this is exactly what they're doing. It's a real asshole business strategy, but it is legit. Like what's her name selling her bath water.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Chris Roberts: We need more money. Anyway we can squeeze another $250 out of these idiots?
Marketing dude: How about selling more ships?
Chris: Ya, we can do that, but I think the cult is wearing thin on them. Any ideas?
Marketing: We can sell smaller ships at a cheaper cost. Maybe $250 each and see if it flies?
Chris: But that would mean the graphic guys spending time making another ship when we need them to finish the art work on galactic toothpicks and sandworm snot
Marketing: I got it. How about we do a dinner gala?
Chris: How much is a catered chicken and potato dinner with Pepsi and a slice of apple pie?
Marketing: About $24 all in.
Chris: Ok, send out applications for a space age dinner parade. Set the price at $274. That way, we still make $250 per head
Marketing dude: How about selling more ships?
Chris: Ya, we can do that, but I think the cult is wearing thin on them. Any ideas?
Marketing: We can sell smaller ships at a cheaper cost. Maybe $250 each and see if it flies?
Chris: But that would mean the graphic guys spending time making another ship when we need them to finish the art work on galactic toothpicks and sandworm snot
Marketing: I got it. How about we do a dinner gala?
Chris: How much is a catered chicken and potato dinner with Pepsi and a slice of apple pie?
Marketing: About $24 all in.
Chris: Ok, send out applications for a space age dinner parade. Set the price at $274. That way, we still make $250 per head
bitbydeath
Member
Not in SC’s current state it isn’t.
Snake29
RSI Employee of the Year
Hahaha....no sorry.
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Paltheos
Member
I often forget this game is a thing. I think I've relegated it in my mind as vaporware. I've got a friend who's pretty deep in but I haven't checked with him in a while to see if he's put more money down.
If all the PR is true, the company really needs to nail down timed objectives instead of trying to do absolutely everything. I recall something about developing one component of the game externally and finding out it's incompatible with what another team was developing? It all... sounds messy.
If all the PR is true, the company really needs to nail down timed objectives instead of trying to do absolutely everything. I recall something about developing one component of the game externally and finding out it's incompatible with what another team was developing? It all... sounds messy.
manfestival
Member
I got talked into getting the game after much time of not wanting to get it because I tried it during a free flight weekend and it just for like a shell of a game. I am part of a small community that is OBSESSED with this game(I joined them through their other obsession of warhammer 40k). There are quite a few guys that have easily dropped $1000+ in my group and I know one of them wanted to be a part of this dinner but could not make it. These guys are all sold on the promise and the possibility. They believe in the vision SOOOO much. The only fun I currently have is just sneaking onto people's ships and then killing them when we get out of the armistice zone. Then I take their ships and commit crimes in them(kinda like when someone takes your car through a toll booth) and they get dinged for it. Granted, none of this stuff matters since there are constant server wipes. Also the big argument lately is that Squadron 42 is coming(in like 2-3 years maybe? lol) and that they need the assets from that to be created and then they will be ported to the main game. Also this single player game apparently HAS to be finished before the shell starts becoming anything remotely decent... I guess. The shell is still pretty cool and pretty amazing to look at. There isn't much substance that isn't surface level though. There is nothing quite like boarding a friends ship to try to sit down in the passenger seat but have your legs suddenly get broken and you bleed to death to be respawned on the other side of the system.
Figured I would share my thoughts on it all.
Figured I would share my thoughts on it all.
TheWanderingOgre
Member
I swear people complaining about Kickstarter scams left and right is just the way of the universe to make us pay karma points for this fucking thing...
Has per usual, the biggest culprits are celebrated not crucified.
Has per usual, the biggest culprits are celebrated not crucified.
sonomamashine
Member
The biggest scam of all time (game industry edition).
Starfield
Member
Its more like people WANT this to be happening, I mean the game.
nikolino840
Member
You will of course notice that our target Beta date for Squadron 42 has moved back by 12 weeks in today’s Roadmap update, but this is a necessary step as a result of changing the overall development cadence, which we expect will create positive results in the overall delivery and experience of Squadron 42.
Star Citizen devs.
Star Citizen devs.
bhunachicken
Member
With $250 million you could've made Horizon Zero Dawn about 5 times over (H:ZD is alleged to have cost 47 million EUR to make).
KorbinDallas
Member
The 890 Jump ship has a pledge cost of $890 USD.
MightySquirrel
Banned
I really don't understand who spends so much on this or more importantly why? Yes I pledged, but I've never dreamed to see such a mismanaged project.
At this point just forget the game even exist and if it ever gets released than great.
At this point just forget the game even exist and if it ever gets released than great.
ResilientBanana
Member
This game is the equivalent of model trains.
Whitesnake
Banned
Actual scam.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
yeah well said .
now let me use my forza 7 dlc car to drive to my work
BusierDonkey
Member
How much are those? I'm willing to pledge $100 for a new Star Citizen video. I'll pay $200 if there's $10 worth of food involved. I'm not good with money.
Or simply buy the full game for 60 Euro. You don't have to buy expensive ships to play.
Punished Miku
Gold Member
It must be greater immersion for these losers to spend almost $1,000 on a ship. Feels like buying a real ship!
Starfield
Member
I don't think a loser would buy a 1000$ ship, must be a pretty successful loser then
Soleil rouge
Member
RSI has essentially tapped into the mentally ill, e-thot donating, bathwater buying market. Which means that they're also free of criticism whether they even officially finish their game or not. Impressive hustle.
Punished Miku
Gold Member
That's true. It really is a strange phenomenon.