Jumping in.. is it a good time?

mgilbrtsn

Thinking of jumping into the game, but wanted to know if this is a good time.  Is it flushed out enough?  Is there gonna be a wipe when it does release?  How is the population?

Any answers would be appreciated.

MaxBacon

The game is still heavy developing, is not on beta yet, the game still faces wipes every major update aside of its big need of features to bring in a lot of profession related gameplay and other mechanics that are raw.

That said, 3.6 now releasing making the game closer to more persistence with already talks of minimizing the need for wipes between the major updates. Aside from that, it introduces expanded Ship Buying & Ship Renting mechanics in-game with the earnt currency that is obviously a big step forward on player progression.


But either way, It's always hard to play a developing MMO because all you do lasts tops a few months, it's just for those who don't mind it.

Asm0deus

No not yet. 

Scot

Not launched, need I say more?

sumdumguy1

Until it launches why would jump into a game you haven't invested or don't already own short of helping test? It seems unwise to me, especially with what we've experienced in this industry and the uncertainty of things.  It could be ready in 1 year, 5 or 10, who knows.

Scot

sumdumguy1 said:

Until it launches why would jump into a game you haven't invested or don't already own short of helping test? It seems unwise to me, especially with what we've experienced in this industry and the uncertainty of things.  It could be ready in 1 year, 5 or 10, who knows.

For any game not out yet I do wonder about the people who play before launch. They must be bored by the time it launches, come on they did something three years ago and here they go again? Come in fresh at launch, you will be surprised at everything, who cares if you don't get some pre-order goodies, how much you are going to enjoy the game is the most important thing.

mgilbrtsn

Thanks all.  I think I have my answer... not yet.  sad, because it looks pretty good to me.

NorseGod

No refunds.

Mendel

Sure, you can jump in now.  You will still be pre-launch, if that's important to you, and you might be able to actually beta test something.  Still, jumping in now won't get you a completed game now, and you'll be far, far behind in what really seems to matter in this game -- spending.

Kyleran

Mendel said:

Sure, you can jump in now.  You will still be pre-launch, if that's important to you, and you might be able to actually beta test something.  Still, jumping in now won't get you a completed game now, and you'll be far, far behind in what really seems to matter in this game -- spending.

I'm sure there's still plenty of time (years even) to get caught up on spending.



RI hasn't met a game mechanic they aren't willing to monetize nor found many fans unwilling to pay big for them.

Vrika

Star Citizen has occasional free trial weekends. MMORPG.com usually makes a news when one is coming. If you're interested, wait for a trial weekend and check it out free.

But it's not really ready for more than spending a trial weekend testing out different things yet, it's too unfinished.

Kefo

Baalzharon said:

Its better than EVE Online in its current state. For some reason EVE Online removed walking in stations and captain quarters. Star Citizen is already vastly more advanced because of that, but space gameplay is also a ton more fun and advanced than the pseudo click based with auto AI to do 99% everything for you that game EVE Online is. 

Definitely worth checking out, because there isn't a space MMO nearly as advanced as Star Citizen and Star Citizen isn't even released yet.

However elite dangerous is better in a lot of ways as its actually "complete", but it is a released game. But it isn't really an MMO and you'll very rarely see anyone if at all even in multiplayer.

Not sure if trolling or serious.

Vrika

MisterZebub said:

mgilbrtsn said:

Thinking of jumping into the game, but wanted to know if this is a good time.  Is it flushed out enough?  Is there gonna be a wipe when it does release?  How is the population?

Any answers would be appreciated.

I'd say no. Right now jumping in would be like buying a menu to look at for a restaurant that's yet to be built.

I think it's more like going to a fancy restaurant, where they bring you really good looking food, then tell you that cutlery is still in development and will take a couple of years to finish, but hey you can enjoy looking at the food and imagining how you'll eat it in the future.

FlyByKnight

There is no time constraint on when to jump into a religion. The mystical/mythological entity that drives it, is meant to exist in perpetuity.

Now make that donation brother, and become one of the flock. The bigger the ship, the bigger the blessings in the alphalife. May the enlightened Chris Roberts lens flares shine upon thee.

Kefo

Baalzharon said:

Kefo said:

Baalzharon said:

Its better than EVE Online in its current state. For some reason EVE Online removed walking in stations and captain quarters. Star Citizen is already vastly more advanced because of that, but space gameplay is also a ton more fun and advanced than the pseudo click based with auto AI to do 99% everything for you that game EVE Online is. 

Definitely worth checking out, because there isn't a space MMO nearly as advanced as Star Citizen and Star Citizen isn't even released yet.

However elite dangerous is better in a lot of ways as its actually "complete", but it is a released game. But it isn't really an MMO and you'll very rarely see anyone if at all even in multiplayer.

Not sure if trolling or serious.

Star Citizen is literally a ton better. Its pretty genius what the fans of SC did though.

What happened was a ton of Star Citizen fans created a lot of fake hate for walking in stations/quarters in EVE. In actuality they wanted EVE Online to not have that feature and wanted it removed so Star Citizen would have no serious competitors. CCP took the bait and fell for it.

Never seen such genius marketing strategy with that, when it was a strategy by fans and not the company themselves.

Trolling gotcha

gervaise1

Vrika said:

Star Citizen has occasional free trial weekends. MMORPG.com usually makes a news when one is coming. If you're interested, wait for a trial weekend and check it out free.

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This. Would assume there will be one some weeks after patch 3.6 - so maybe the end of July.

WalkinGlenn

Baalzharon said:

Its better than EVE Online in its current state. For some reason EVE Online removed walking in stations and captain quarters. Star Citizen is already vastly more advanced because of that, but space gameplay is also a ton more fun and advanced than the pseudo click based with auto AI to do 99% everything for you that game EVE Online is. 

Definitely worth checking out, because there isn't a space MMO nearly as advanced as Star Citizen and Star Citizen isn't even released yet.

However elite dangerous is better in a lot of ways as its actually "complete", but it is a released game. But it isn't really an MMO and you'll very rarely see anyone if at all even in multiplayer.

Wut? LOL


What drugs are you smoking?

newbismx

Yes Op.

Buy an Idris. Thank me later.

Kyleran

newbismx said:

Yes Op.

Buy an Idris. Thank me later.

Very likely much, much later, say in 3 or 4 years at present rate.

BobVa

With SC , you need to jump out, not in .. 

Erillion

I recommend to wait until the next free fly weekend.  Try it for free, get an idea if helping to playtest the Alpha version is interesting for you.  I like it a lot, especially experiencing the steady evolution of Star Citizen. Your mileage may vary.  The basic package is in the 50 bucks range, if you decide to jump in. Everything else can be bought in game with in game money. Wipes are still frequent at this stage.

Have fun

Phry

When it comes to jumping in, its like a Swimming pool, its best to wait until there is actually some water there to swim in 

CS1310

Phry said:

When it comes to jumping in, its like a Swimming pool, its best to wait until there is actually some water there to swim in 

I agree. I still bought it though and played it for a few hours then deleted it, lol. There was just so much lag. They apparently fixed that bug, but I'd rather wait too.

Slapshot1188

mgilbrtsn said:

Thinking of jumping into the game, but wanted to know if this is a good time.  Is it flushed out enough?  Is there gonna be a wipe when it does release?  How is the population?

Any answers would be appreciated.

At least you would be getting in early in the development process.