In the video, Ray shares his experiences from the first two sessions at CitizenCon, highlighting advancements in procedural generation of biomes and discussing the need for improved organization systems for managing large starship crews. He expresses excitement for future sessions, particularly regarding planetary exploration, while encouraging community interaction and announcing a giveaway related to his content.
In the video, Ray discusses his experiences and reactions from the first two sessions at CitizenCon, which is taking place in Manchester. He expresses gratitude to his subscribers and special members who made his attendance possible. The first session focused on groundbreaking advancements in procedural generation of biomes, showcasing improved density and authenticity of vegetation and geological features. Ray highlights the impressive details provided in these biomes, which he believes would impress professionals in wildlife biology, indicating a commitment to realism in the game’s world-building.
The second session, while also significant, was more of a standard update on features common to many MMOs. Ray notes that it included a list of basic functionalities such as friends lists and organization systems, which, although necessary, did not present any revolutionary changes. He emphasizes that Star Citizen has unique needs due to its focus on large, generational starships, necessitating a more robust organization system that can handle crew management and persistent gameplay across sessions.
Ray plans to create a more in-depth video later in the month to discuss what he believes is still needed for the organization system, particularly regarding crew management on large ships. He appreciates the improvements being made but stresses that the current updates are merely foundational and that more innovative features are essential for the game to meet its ambitious goals. He also mentions a tease for an upcoming feature regarding an organization materials bank, which would allow players to contribute resources for building bases rather than focusing solely on fleets.
As the video progresses, Ray shares his observations from the ongoing cosplay contest at CitizenCon, noting the variety and creativity of the participants. He expresses excitement for the next session, which will delve into planetary exploration beyond the current Pyro system, hoping to see the procedural technology in action. He speculates on which planets may be prioritized for development, mentioning Nix and Odin as potential candidates.
In closing, Ray reflects positively on the event so far, despite the weather forecast predicting rain for the following day. He encourages viewers to subscribe to his channel for more content and mentions a giveaway related to the streams. Ray emphasizes the importance of community interaction, inviting comments on his content, and expresses his eagerness to continue sharing insights from CitizenCon as the event progresses.