Star Citizen players have expressed concerns about the direction of ship combat in the game, with some feeling that it is slowing down and lowering the skill ceiling. Developers have acknowledged these concerns and plan to address them in early 2023, emphasizing the importance of community testing and feedback.
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Avenger1, an experienced Star Citizen player, made a video critiquing the Master Modes in the game. He believes that the current direction of the modes is slowing down and dumbing down combat, lowering the skill ceiling. He is concerned that it may become pay-to-win, as loadouts and ship hulls become more important than skill. He suggests that fighters should be more powerful and have higher skill ceilings, with faster speeds and better power management systems.
In response to Avenger1’s video, Yogi clat, a principal vehicle programmer, acknowledged that while he doesn’t agree with all the points, some will be addressed in early 2023. He emphasized the importance of community testing and feedback to find the right balance. Another discussion on the forums questioned why NPCs and players have different health and abilities. Z PR, a ground combat systems designer, explained that NPCs without armor go down quickly, while players typically wear armor. They also mentioned the use of damage modifiers to create varied and engaging combat experiences.
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