In this video, the speaker shares their first impression of the flight model changes in Star Citizen’s 3.10 update, specifically focusing on their experience with the Xi Scout Sniper ship. They discuss the ship’s agility, weak shields, and long-range accuracy, as well as the effectiveness of fixed weapons and tactics like using cover and resetting the fight.
The speaker starts by discussing the changes in the flight model in Star Citizen’s 3.10 update. They emphasize that it’s important to consider the new flight physics, targeting systems, gunner mechanics, and ship differences when assessing the flight experience. They mention testing the flight model with the Scout Sniper ship and highlighting their first match using it.
They compare the Scout Sniper to their preferred ship, the Sabre, noting that the Scout flies similarly to the older patches and has good agility for evasive maneuvers. However, it has weak shields and can’t handle much damage, so it requires a hit-and-run strategy. They mention that they were able to accurately hit targets from over 4000 meters away with the Scout, which they hadn’t been able to do since earlier versions of the game.
The speaker discusses the effectiveness of fixed weapons in the new flight model. They note that there seems to be some auto aim assist, although not as aggressive as with gimbaled weapons. They also mention that leading moving targets is still important and that the new HUD elements provide better indication of target movement and direction. They mention using asteroids as cover and resetting the fight as a tactic, though they acknowledge that this may not work against real players.
In closing, the speaker expresses that they had fun playing in the Vandal Swarm mode, despite it not being a good indicator of actual combat and skill. They encourage viewers to share their thoughts in the comments and highlight the importance of muscle memory and invested time in improving gameplay. They end by thanking the audience for their time and encouraging them to subscribe for future updates.
During the video, the speaker showcases highlights from their first complete match in patch 3.10, showcasing their targeting, evasion, and combat skills in the Scout Sniper ship.