The video discusses significant nerfs to the Polaris and Idris ships in the Star Citizen 4.1.1 PTU update, highlighting a drastic decrease in the Polaris’s maneuverability and questioning the logic behind the current stats, which make the smaller Polaris nearly as maneuverable as the larger Idris. The host invites viewers to share their thoughts on the balance between ship sizes and performance while expressing concerns about the trend of nerfing newly released ships.
In the video discussing the Star Citizen 4.1.1 PTU update, the host addresses significant nerfs applied to the Polaris and Idris ships. The Polaris, which was recently available for sale, has undergone its first major adjustment, resulting in a notable decrease in its maneuverability. The host expresses concern over the trend of ships being released with superior stats, only to be nerfed later, questioning why ships aren’t introduced with lower capabilities that can be improved over time.
The specifics of the Polaris nerf are outlined, revealing that its pitch and roll capabilities have been reduced from 1525 to 10, 8, and 17, indicating a more than 40% decline in speed and maneuverability. The host believes that the original stats were too high and suggests that a more moderate initial performance would have been more appropriate. The drastic changes have made the Polaris feel significantly slower, nearly matching the performance of the Idris.
Furthermore, the host examines the Idris, which has also received a nerf, with its pitch and roll stats dropping from 12, 10, and 22 to 7, 1, and 2. The host notes that while the nerf is understandable, the disparity in maneuverability between the two ships raises questions. The Polaris, despite being a smaller ship, is now nearly as maneuverable as the much larger Idris, which seems illogical given their size difference.
The host highlights the absurdity of the current stats, noting that the Idris can fit nearly two Polarises inside it, yet both ships have comparable yaw capabilities. The discussion touches on the physics of space travel, emphasizing that larger ships with bigger engines should not have similar maneuverability to smaller ships. The nerfs have made the Idris feel cumbersome, described as a “floating bucket” that is difficult to maneuver.
In conclusion, the host invites viewers to share their thoughts on whether the Polaris should be more maneuverable than the Idris, given its smaller size. The video wraps up with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by liking, subscribing, and sharing their opinions, while humorously acknowledging that the Polaris may not be as enjoyable to use in its current state.