In this video, the speaker discusses the issues with Crusader Industries’ Spirit and its two concept ships, the Q and E1. The Spirit, particularly the A1 bomber variant, is criticized for its lack of practicality, viability, and defensive capabilities, while the E1 space liner variant is praised for its balance and gameplay potential.
In this video, the speaker addresses the controversy surrounding the Crusader Industries Spirit and its two other concept ships, the Q and E1. One issue that has arisen is that the ship stats were initially incorrect when the concept sale went live, causing confusion among potential buyers. The Spirit itself is a large ship, comparable in size to the Mole, but it falls short in terms of practicality and viability compared to other ships in its price range. The C1 freighter, in particular, lacks in cargo capacity, component redundancy, and defensive capabilities, making it less attractive than ships like the Freelancer or Cutlass.
The A1 bomber variant of the Spirit also faces criticism for its squishiness, lack of defensive mechanisms, and limited firepower. It lacks the robustness of other gunships, such as the Vanguard Sentinel, and its bombs may not be effective due to their size and the effects of wind dispersion. The speaker suggests that the A1 could benefit from additional survivability features like stealth, e-war capabilities, and extra armor, as well as an extra seat for a third crew member.
In contrast, the speaker expresses positivity towards the E1 space liner variant, stating that it has good art, balance, and gameplay. The E1 is considered a perfect passenger space liner for high-security space travel, offering good speed for escape or extended combat. The speaker speculates on how NPC passenger missions could work in the game, drawing comparisons to Elite Dangerous.
In conclusion, the speaker suggests some balance changes to improve the appeal of the Spirit ships. For the C1, the speaker recommends increasing cargo capacity to offset its shortcomings, proposing a range between the base Freelancer and the Constellation. As for the A1, the speaker suggests incorporating additional survivability features like stealth, e-war capabilities, and extra armor, as well as adding a third seat to maximize crew efficiency. The video ends with a reminder to like, comment, and subscribe, and invites viewers to check out the speaker’s Patreon, Twitch, and Twitter accounts.