The author discusses the recent “Siege of Orison” update in Star Citizen, highlighting both the positive aspects and numerous problems it has, including poor server performance, low frame rates, and ineffective NPCs. They believe that despite these issues, with further development and improvements in AI, events like this can become more successful and enjoyable.
The author discusses the recent “Siege of Orison” update in Star Citizen, highlighting both the positive aspects and the numerous problems it has. They acknowledge that they enjoy playing it, but emphasize that there are issues that need to be addressed. The event takes place in the cloud city of Orison and involves players regaining control of platforms that have been taken over by a pirate gang known as Nine Towers. The event can be played solo, in pickup groups, or with organized friends, but the organization and coordination of players is lacking. There is a lack of clarity on what other players are doing, and there is no indication of the number of players involved in the event.
The author points out that the event suffers from poor server performance and low frame rates, which impact the overall experience. They mention that the NPCs in the game are largely ineffective, lacking awareness of their surroundings and posing no challenge to players. Despite these issues, the author finds enjoyment in the event and praises the artistic design of the platform maps. They also recognize the potential of integrating dynamic events like this into the game but stress the need for better execution and improved AI.
The author concludes by acknowledging that Star Citizen is still in alpha and that some bugs and issues should be expected. However, they highlight the importance of exceptional AI and challenge in events like this, particularly as the game competes with other established FPS games. They acknowledge that some players may have high expectations, and while the concept of the event is exciting, the execution needs significant improvement. Overall, they believe that with further development and technological advancements, events like the “Siege of Orison” can become more successful and enjoyable.