Star Citizen will feature a vast, open world with extensive exploration and player-driven content.
Star Citizen will feature a vast, open world with extensive exploration and player-driven content.
If I hadn’t supported apple back then, they wouldn’t have been around? And what about Eve Online?
Eve online was created using funds from investors, just like apples are produced. Without the support of those who currently purchase your apples, they wouldn’t exist. The main distinction lies in Star Citizen’s funding model—entirely driven by its own users rather than external investors. It’s similar to paying individuals to plant and tend your own orchard so you can enjoy the harvest. This approach isn’t new and is quite understandable.
I have no problems supporting the creation of something I hope to see in the future.
The issue with being funded by users is that there’s little pressure from companies or boards to push out products. I understand that perspective, as it depends on your choice. You should consider many crowd funding projects—people chose them because they thought investors were available or the product seemed real. Paying for something you haven’t delivered feels unfair. The change in their terms to remove refunds seems like a move to benefit themselves.
I've been a dedicated fan of freelancers for a long time and have been eagerly anticipating a title that truly captures such a universe and style. It seems the industry hasn't shown much interest, or perhaps the surveys weren't conducted effectively enough. However, the significant funding raised through crowdfunding suggests many share similar passions. Regarding refunds, it's considered a questionable practice; imagine if numerous backers withdrew halfway through development. Most didn’t grasp how 3-5 years of work translates into a game with DayZ-style rapid releases. These developers are building from the ground up, and future updates will keep evolving alongside new technology. Star Citizen represents an ambitious vision with a vast, ongoing goal. I anticipate enjoying this game for years to come.
I concur. Yet, beyond the drawbacks, there are benefits as well. Without greedy investors forcing the board of directors to hand over their paychecks promptly, showing no concern for the product's actual condition, things can become significantly more polished. Through crowdfunding, success hinges on the credibility of the developer. Right now, over a million people are entrusting their funds to CIG. You might label them as fools or scams, or you could conduct thorough research and discover that despite missing every deadline they promised, this developer has consistently demonstrated reliability to their supporters. We receive weekly updates on the project's progress via CIG’s YouTube channel. We participate in an alpha test, experiencing all the achievements so far—something unmatched by many officially launched games. Additionally, we actively help shape the game by reporting issues and proposing features that will soon be implemented. Development is visibly underway on Star Citizen, driven by individuals who prioritize the project over personal gain. It’s clear to anyone conducting an impartial review that this is why people invest their money—because they can see exactly where their funds are being spent and play along as it evolves. And we appreciate what we’re witnessing.
The post suggests traveling manually between planets without using the warp drive, though it would be extremely time-consuming. It implies that Star Citizen’s space will become fully open for exploration.
Make sure to check the FPS in the upper right corner. On Rig: i7-6800K with 1080 GTX, 6GB RAM, 64GB storage. You’ll be able to explore anywhere you wish—every planet, every system. Just note those that aren’t gas giants.