The user and their friend Dren play Star Citizen, tackling mercenary missions suitable for newcomers in small groups, despite encountering bugs and glitches with gear purchasing, looting, and the inventory system. They find the FPS combat rewarding and consider these missions a good starting point for new players, although technical issues occasionally hinder the gameplay experience.
In the preceding text, the user and their friend Dren are playing Star Citizen, attempting various missions and activities suitable for newcomers in small groups. They start by discussing their recent holiday experiences and their anticipation for the influx of new players to Star Citizen. They aim to create content that helps newcomers get acclimated to the game, including YouTube videos with evergreen value and episodes focused on the newcomer experience.
The user and Dren decide to undertake mercenary missions, starting with a basic loadout of weapons and armor. They encounter some technical issues with purchasing gear and spawning items in the game, highlighting some of the game’s early access quirks. Despite these hiccups, they manage to get equipped and head out to complete their mission.
During their mission, they engage in FPS combat within a bunker, looting gear from defeated enemies to use and sell later. They discuss the strategy of taking weapons and armor from enemies, emphasizing the importance of looting in early gameplay for new players. The user and Dren also touch upon the topic of carrying backpacks and storage boxes to collect loot, but they encounter problems with backpack functionality.
As the mission progresses, the user and Dren face waves of enemies, and the user gets knocked down. Dren attempts to revive the user with a med pen but encounters difficulties due to glitches in the game. They discuss the challenges and frustrations of the current looting and inventory system, as well as the constant threat of enemy respawns during their mission.
Despite the in-game challenges and bugs, the user and Dren find the FPS combat engaging and exciting, though they acknowledge it would be more enjoyable if the game systems worked more smoothly. The user’s character eventually gets glitched and cannot respawn correctly, leading to the session ending. They reflect on the fun they had and the potential earnings from the loot they collected, concluding that the mercenary missions are a good option for new players looking for action. The user also mentions upcoming events and content for their community before signing off.