The video criticizes Star Citizen’s latest Race for Stanton event for its low player count, limited and repetitive missions, and frustrating design choices that hinder enjoyable gameplay. It also reviews the 4.2.1 patch’s nerf to the F7A Hornet, highlighting reduced maneuverability and combat effectiveness, along with stability issues, leading the creator to recommend avoiding the ship until improvements are made.
In this video, the creator expresses frustration with the latest Star Citizen event, describing it as one of the worst yet. They start by explaining that the event is plagued with issues, such as a very low player count on the server and a scarcity of missions. The available missions mostly involve hauling small cargo, which players find unappealing. The event restricts mission availability to only a few every eight minutes, making it inaccessible and unenjoyable for many. The creator criticizes Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) for not thinking through the event design and making it frustrating for players who enjoy this kind of gameplay.
Despite the event’s potential to be fun and relaxing, the current implementation has led to widespread dissatisfaction. The creator enjoys the core gameplay loop of fighting smaller ships, collecting cargo, and delivering it, but the mission scarcity prevents them from engaging in this content. They also point out that similar problems occurred in previous events, such as limited mission availability, which CIG has yet to properly address. Due to these issues, the creator has decided not to participate in the event until fixes are implemented.
Shifting focus, the video then reviews the recent 4.2.1 patch and its impact on the F7A Hornet, a military ship in the game. The patch has nerfed the ship’s maneuverability by about 15-20%, making it noticeably slower and less agile, especially in PvP situations. While the ship remains powerful and viable in PvE combat, it struggles against other fighters like the Gladius in PvP. The creator also notes that the ship’s cannon count is lower than expected for their build, which further diminishes its combat effectiveness.
The creator tests the F7A in various scenarios, including atmospheric flight and combat zones, and finds it significantly less competitive compared to before. They experience difficulty targeting enemies and evading attacks, which negatively impacts their enjoyment of the game. Additionally, the new patch seems to have introduced stability issues, causing frequent crashes every 15 minutes or so. This further compounds the frustration with the current state of the game and the event.
In conclusion, the video highlights the disappointing state of the new event and the nerfed F7A Hornet, urging CIG to reconsider their design and implementation choices. The creator encourages viewers to share their experiences and suggests sticking with other ships like the Comet for PvP until the F7A is improved. Despite the setbacks, they remain hopeful for future updates that will restore the game to a better state and provide a more enjoyable experience for all players.