The video explains that crafting in Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 requires players to mine and refine high-quality ores themselves, as materials cannot be purchased, with the quality of these materials directly affecting the performance of crafted items like the P4 weapon. It highlights the importance of scouting for quality ores, using a fabricator to craft items, and demonstrates the combat advantages gained from crafting with superior materials.
The video provides a detailed guide on how crafting works in Star Citizen Alpha 4.7, which is currently available in PTU wave 1 and wave 3. The creator begins by clarifying a common misconception: players cannot simply buy crafting materials at stations. Instead, players must gather raw materials themselves through mining, emphasizing the importance of obtaining high-quality ores with a quality grade of 500 or higher to be useful for crafting.
To craft an item like the P4 weapon, players need specific materials such as iron, aluminum, and heesite. The video explains the challenge of finding dedicated ore deposits, noting that heesite was found mixed with other materials on the planet Selin and possibly in dedicated rocks on MicroTech. The quality of the ore is indicated by an orange reticle next to the ore’s name, and only ores with a quality above 500 are viable for crafting. The creator advises spending time mining and scouting for the best materials to improve the final product’s stats.
After mining, players must refine their ores at a refinery, although this process reduces the total amount of material obtained. The video highlights the importance of checking final yield numbers after refining. Players then need to purchase a fabricator, which costs 96,000 UEC, to craft items. The fabricator is used at a designated location, where players select the item to craft and the specific ores they want to use, with the game displaying how different material qualities affect the crafted item’s attributes.
The crafting process directly influences the performance of the crafted items. For example, using higher quality iron results in better weapon stats such as increased rounds per minute, impact force, and recoil handling. While the numerical improvements may seem small, they can provide a noticeable advantage in combat scenarios. The creator demonstrates this by taking the crafted P4 weapon into combat on Hurston to test its effectiveness.
In conclusion, the video emphasizes the current crafting system’s reliance on player effort in mining and refining high-quality materials, rather than purchasing resources. The creator expresses hope for future updates that might allow buying base materials for crafting, which could offer a more accessible solo gameplay loop. The video ends with combat footage showcasing the practical benefits of crafting and a call for viewers to engage with the channel through likes and subscriptions.