Montoya critiques Cloud Imperium Games’ recent Squadron 42 invite process, highlighting that personal connections rather than community impact seem to determine who receives invites, while longstanding player organization leaders—who have significantly supported the Star Citizen community—are largely overlooked. He urges CIG to recognize and invite these grassroots leaders, emphasizing their vital role and offering to relinquish his own invite to support this cause.
In this video, Montoya discusses the recent Squadron 42 invites that have been sent out by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). He clarifies that he himself did not receive an invite and is not expecting one. Montoya compares the situation to a previous event called the Odin disaster, highlighting that while some people who are deserving and eager to attend have not received invitations, others with relatively small followings have been invited. He suggests that the key factor for receiving an invite seems to be personal connections with CIG developers rather than audience size or influence.
Montoya acknowledges some individuals who have been invited, like DepoTech, who is active on TikTok and well-connected within the community and CIG. He praises DepoTech’s commentary and considers his invitation well deserved. However, Montoya shifts focus to a group that he believes CIG has overlooked in the invitation process: the leaders of longstanding player organizations (orgs) within the Star Citizen community. These org leaders have been integral to the game’s community for over a decade, often predating official organizational structures.
He emphasizes that these org leaders, despite having low profiles and minimal social media presence, play a critical role in supporting the Star Citizen community. They help new and existing players navigate the game, provide emotional support during difficult patches, and essentially act as a free Q&A resource. Montoya lists several org leaders and groups, questioning whether CIG has reached out to any of them for invites, and highlighting their dedication and thousands of hours of community-building work.
Montoya urges CIG to reconsider their invitation strategy and allocate some of the invites to these org leaders, who have contributed significantly more to the community than many popular streamers or social media personalities. He even offers to forgo his own invite in favor of these deserving community members. His plea is for CIG to recognize and reward the commitment of these grassroots leaders who have been the backbone of the Star Citizen community for years.
In conclusion, Montoya encourages viewers to engage with his content by liking, subscribing, and commenting. He uses this opportunity to call attention to the importance of grassroots community leaders in the Star Citizen ecosystem and hopes that CIG will take his message seriously. The video serves both as a critique of the current invite process for Squadron 42 and as an appeal to acknowledge the unsung heroes of the community.