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In this video I’m going to talk about the new cargo mechanics introduced with the Hull-C and their impact on gameplay. Enjoy!
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In this video, the speaker discusses the new cargo mechanics implemented in Star Citizen with the introduction of the Hull C ship. The Hull series of ships are designed for hauling large quantities of cargo, and the cargo spindle of these ships can be expanded or retracted to adjust their size. The problem was that only the smallest variant of the series, the Hull A, could land with the cargo spindle extended, while the others couldn’t. As a result, a new system was developed to facilitate loading cargo onto the Hull C.
The new loading process involves docking the Hull C and heading to the admin office to set up trades, which assigns the purchased cargo to the player. However, the cargo doesn’t get loaded onto the ship at this stage. The player then has to undock and call the cargo services of the station, which assigns a cargo loading area. The player then has to fly to this area with the extended cargo spindle and wait for containers to transfer onto the ship within a timer countdown.
The speaker finds this new system to be tedious and unnecessary. They argue that since the extended hulls can fit onto docking collars, the existing mechanics of cargo loading could have been utilized instead. They believe that this new feature was a waste of developer time and will be a time-waster for players as well. Additionally, there are some issues with the process, such as disruptions in the loading area blocking cargo loading and the loss of cargo if the player leaves the station.
The speaker suggests salvaging the concept of cargo decks by adding dedicated docking collars directly to the cargo deck, increasing docking capacity, and allowing for direct access to future cargo deck features. They also propose the ability to offload and store cargo on cargo decks, providing more functionality to these areas. However, they conclude that the current implementation of the new cargo mechanics is premature and there is room for improvement.
In conclusion, the speaker believes that the new cargo mechanics introduced with the Hull C in Star Citizen are tedious and unnecessary. They argue that the existing mechanics of cargo loading could have been used instead of developing a separate system. They suggest ways to salvage the concept of cargo decks by adding more functionality and features.