In this video, a team undertakes a challenging large-scale escort mission in Star Citizen, forming a massive fleet to engage intense space combat plagued by severe lag and performance issues. Despite technical struggles and NPC difficulties, they coordinate effectively to complete the mission, highlighting both the game’s potential for epic battles and the need for significant optimization.
In this video, the team undertakes a challenging red level escort mission in Star Citizen, forming a large fleet dubbed the “orc fleet” to tackle the intense combat scenario. The mission involves three squadrons of heavy fighters facing off against overwhelming enemy forces, with heavy casualties expected. The players suspect that the mission was not properly tested by the developers before release, so they take it upon themselves to test both the mission and the server’s capacity during this massive space battle. Despite the excitement, the gameplay is marred by severe lag and low frame rates, turning the experience into what the players humorously call a “slideshow.”
As the battle kicks off, the players struggle with extremely poor performance, sometimes dropping to as low as 1-4 frames per second, making it difficult to see or respond to threats. Despite these technical challenges, the team remains determined, coordinating attacks, calling out enemy positions, and trying to protect their VIP escort ship. The chaos of the fight is likened to an epic space battle, with dozens of ships on screen, but the lag severely hampers smooth gameplay and responsiveness. Players joke about the mission feeling like a test of endurance against the game’s current limitations rather than a polished combat experience.
Throughout the mission, the team faces multiple waves of enemy ships, including numerous Hammerheads and other capital ships. The players note the NPCs’ ability to teleport and cheat, adding to the difficulty. Despite the lag, they manage to take down several enemy capital ships and fend off attacks on their escort. Communication and coordination are key, with players calling out targets, providing cover fire, and managing ship systems as best as possible under the circumstances. The fight is intense and chaotic, showcasing what large-scale PvE combat in Star Citizen could look like if the technical issues were resolved.
After multiple rounds of combat, the team finally completes the mission, celebrating their hard-fought victory despite the technical struggles. They reflect on the huge server and performance improvements needed to make such large-scale battles enjoyable and smooth. The players humorously remark on the enormous repair costs and ammunition expenses that come with such a battle, highlighting the realism and complexity of the game’s economy and combat systems. The mission payout is modest compared to the effort and resources expended, emphasizing the challenge of balancing gameplay rewards.
In conclusion, the video serves as both a thrilling demonstration of Star Citizen’s potential for massive space combat and a candid critique of its current technical limitations. The team’s experience underscores the need for continued optimization and testing to realize the vision of epic, large-scale PvE battles. Despite the lag and performance issues, the players show great enthusiasm and camaraderie, fighting together and enjoying the chaotic beauty of the mission. The video ends on a hopeful note, looking forward to the day when Star Citizen can deliver this kind of combat experience smoothly and reliably.