Daniel Raymond evaluates the Moth’s cargo capabilities in Star Citizen and concludes that, despite its decent cargo capacity, structural design flaws and lack of cargo-handling features make it a poor choice compared to dedicated cargo ships, reinforcing its primary role as a salvage vessel. He also provides updates on Star Citizen VR gameplay, shares tips for VR stability, and announces upcoming channel events and giveaways.
In this video, Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide examines whether the Moth, primarily a salvage ship in Star Citizen, can also serve effectively as a cargo ship. He acknowledges that some players have suggested the Moth’s dual-purpose potential, similar to how the Asgard was originally designed as a vehicle landing craft but found use as a medium cargo carrier. However, Daniel approaches the question with a rational and methodical evaluation based on his established scoring criteria, rather than mere opinion or justification for purchasing another salvage ship.
Daniel evaluates the Moth’s cargo capabilities by comparing it to four other ships in the middle freight category, which includes the Starancer Max, Raft, Constellation Taurus, and Asgard. He assesses several criteria: cargo capacity, grid efficiency (how well the cargo grid is utilized), vehicle carrying capacity, ability to carry an Atlas cargo loader, ease of manual loading, presence of a shipboard tractor beam, and overall value for money. The Moth offers a decent cargo capacity of 224 SCU and ranks well in grid efficiency but scores lower on vehicle capacity and ease of loading due to structural design issues that complicate cargo handling.
One notable drawback for the Moth is its awkward cargo loading process, hindered by structural barriers and thrusters that interfere with placing cargo containers, forcing loading from underneath the ship. It also lacks a shipboard tractor beam, which other ships like the Raft and Taurus have to aid in cargo handling. Additionally, the Moth’s value score is low relative to its price, making it less cost-effective compared to other ships in the same category. These factors contribute to the Moth ranking fourth out of five in the middle freight category, indicating it is not particularly strong as a cargo ship.
Daniel concludes that while the Moth can technically perform cargo missions, it does not excel enough in this role to justify considering it a true dual-purpose ship. Its primary strength remains in salvage operations, and any cargo capability is more of an ancillary feature rather than a core selling point. He emphasizes that players should not expect the Moth to replace dedicated cargo ships or to stand out in cargo missions compared to other ships designed with cargo in mind.
Towards the end of the video, Daniel provides an update on Star Citizen VR gameplay, explaining recent changes in how VR mode is accessed and configured. He shares personal tips for improving VR stability, particularly for users with an RTX 3080 graphics card, and promotes discounts on Pimax VR headsets using his referral code. Finally, he announces upcoming channel events and giveaways for subscribers and members, encouraging viewer engagement with a secret word challenge related to the Moth’s cargo loading issue.