SaltEMike discussed the October Monthly Report for Star Citizen, highlighting advancements in AI, character art, ship art, economy, and gameplay features. The report showcased improvements in combat functionality for NPCs, pricing adjustments for vehicles and armor, progress in mission features like data heists and blockade runners, and ongoing bug fixing and optimization efforts.
The October Monthly Report for Star Citizen was discussed in a video by SaltEMike. The report covered various aspects of the game’s development. One highlight was the focus on AI features, which included improvements in combat functionality for NPC characters. Bug fixing and optimizations for the AI system were also worked on. The team also made progress in refining the boid system and addressing issues related to spawning and unspawning of NPCs.
The character art team began working on a racing flight suit and new creature models. The ship art team finalized the A1 and C1 versions of certain ships, such as the Anvil SC. They also made changes to the Aegis Reclaimer to support structural salvage, including alterations to the claw and interior salvage stations.
The economy team continued balancing the profitability of commodities in different regions, such as Pyro and Stanton. They also worked on pricing adjustments for vehicles and armor, using an algorithmic approach based on live game data. The team provided support for various events, including CitizenCon and the F8C hunt, as well as gameplay features like the vehicle tractor beam and salvage contracts.
In terms of gameplay features, the team intensified their work on the data heist mission and made progress on the Blockade Runner mission. They also focused on improving the balance of cargo manifests, salvage, bounty, and assassination missions to avoid breaking the game’s economy. The introduction of dialogue sound effects to provide feedback on cooling states was also mentioned. Additionally, work continued on the engineering gameplay, including UI improvements, and the vehicle features team focused on bug fixing.
Overall, the October Monthly Report revealed progress in various aspects of the game’s development, including AI, character art, ship art, economy, gameplay features, and more. Some highlights included improvements in combat functionality for NPCs, adjustments to prices for vehicles and armor, and advancements in mission features like the data heist and blockade runner. The team also addressed bug fixing and optimization in AI systems, as well as making progress in refining the boid system and addressing spawning issues for NPCs.