The author recounts their experience with Star Citizen’s referral program, expressing frustration with how it led them to spend more money on ship upgrades. They caution others to be cautious and not fall into the same trap, attributing their spending to clever marketing tactics by the game’s developer.
The author begins by recounting their experience with Star Citizen’s referral program, claiming that it is a “gateway to financial ruin.” They initially purchased a starter package in 2013 and later received a voucher as a gift, which they used to buy a ground vehicle. Over time, they upgraded their ships through the referral program, enticed by the free bonus ships and the opportunity to save money. However, they express frustration with receiving ships they have no use for and feeling compelled to upgrade them, leading to spending more money.
Despite having a YouTube channel related to Star Citizen, the author admits to having only 13 referrals and not actively promoting their referral code. They acknowledge the clever marketing strategy of offering free ships as referral bonuses, but also criticize the limitations of not being able to melt or downgrade these ships once upgraded. The author humorously absolves themselves of any responsibility, placing the blame on the marketing tactics of Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), the developer of Star Citizen.
The author concludes by stating that they are content with their current fleet of ships and have no plans to buy more. However, they mention the possibility of purchasing additional ships if certain circumstances arise, such as a price increase or a rework of their existing ships. They caution others not to make the same mistakes they did and to avoid using their referral bonus to acquire more ships.
In summary, the author shares their personal experience with Star Citizen’s referral program, highlighting how it led them to spend more money on ship upgrades. They discuss the allure of free bonus ships and the limitations of the program. While they express contentment with their current fleet, they acknowledge the ongoing temptation to acquire more ships in the future. The author advises caution to others and humorously attributes their spending to the clever marketing tactics employed by CIG.