The panelists from the AnswerTheCall podcast voiced concerns over the F8C Lightning event, highlighting its lack of organization and potential for damaging Star Citizen’s future economy and gameplay. In discussing CitizenCon predictions, they expressed a level of skepticism, but agreed that certain aspects like the technical panels may significantly impact the game.
The first section of the discussion focuses on Star Citizen’s AnswerTheCall (ATC) podcast, the panel discussed the CitizenCon Predictions. The host expressed disappointment over the F8C Lightning event held by Cloud Imperium Games. They noted that the event was poorly organized, imbalanced, and had broken some implicit promises made to the users. In particular, they highlighted that the event should only reward those who had previously reached “Concierge” status and felt that the mechanic of selling the ship to other players cheapens the accomplishment of those who earned it.
The panelists explored the effects of CitizenCon’s predicted impact on Star Citizen. Some panelists argued that the F8C event unduly frustrated longer standing players who had achieved Concierge status by effectively lowering the acquisition price of the F8C. They suggested that more exclusivity for high ranking players could improve the situation. However, other panelists believed that game creators should focus more on developing the actual gameplay rather than planning events like F8C.
They also debated the future of Star Citizen’s current model, with one panelist suggesting that developers need to consider the potential for future sales and the effect this has on existing players. Several concerns were raised, such as the game’s future economy and how it could affect the value and gameplay experience. Meanwhile, others worried about the potential for exploitation of game bugs or mechanics which reward or entice players to reach concierge status.
The panelists also deliberated over the implications of the F8C event for the gaming community. Pointing to the unfair advantage that streamers have due to their ability to organize groups more easily, they suggested that more players should have opportunities to participate in such events. One panelist also shared his experience of successfully playing solo, illustrating that it is possible to achieve success without being part of an organized group.
Lastly, they discussed CitizenCon predictions and expressed a level of skepticism about the event. Some were skeptical about whether the items mentioned would ever come into fruition. However, they agreed that certain aspects of the event, particularly the technical panels, were likely to have a significant impact on the game.