Panel 2 of Citcon 2023 focused on the “Fix & Fly” aspect of the game, showcasing the engineer role where players act as Scotty from the Enterprise, repairing and maintaining systems. The gameplay includes ship repair, managing the ship, and using the item view feature to interact with ship components, emphasizing the importance of triaging and preventing catastrophic failures, with an emphasis on the game’s multiplayer aspect.
Panel 2 of Citcon 2023 took place in LA and focused on the topic of “Fix & Fly.” The panel started with a disclaimer that the demo shown may be incomplete and the assets might not be as intended. The Resource Network, which encompasses the pipes and systems in locations and ships, was discussed. The gameplay for the engineer role was explained, where players act as Scotty from the Enterprise, repairing and maintaining systems as they degrade by bypassing and replacing damaged components. Ship repair was shown by stealing healing goop from the ship’s hull and harvesting components from abandoned ships.
The game loop also includes managing the ship, where players can assign crew members for various tasks. The panel introduced the item view feature, a new overlay on the map system. This feature provides detailed information about the ship’s components, including stats, load, and state, allowing players to interact with them directly on the map. The map updates in real time, displaying changes such as power failures or the opening and closing of doors. This feature can be used to track hostile players moving throughout the ship and displays critical information like temperature and atmosphere.
Players can repair damaged components in real time to mitigate and extend the lifespan of the ship. During the demo, a room caught on fire, and players were diverted to deal with the fire and repair the power plant that had been affected. The importance of triaging and preventing catastrophic failures was emphasized. However, it became clear that the game heavily relies on multiplayer, as NPC crews are not as capable or fast as human players.
The summary of the panel concludes by mentioning a cosplay competition that followed. The channel hosting the streaming is experiencing growth, and there is a current giveaway that viewers can participate in. Donating members have added prizes to the giveaway, and the channel encourages viewers to share the content and check out the playlist that breaks down all of Citcon 2023.