I remember when I first started, I loved the Avenger Titan because of the “space shuttle” look of it. Remember playing for the first time and taking my Titan everywhere!
I can't get on with the Titan. There's just no space internally for the main engine. the cavity is about the size of a suitcase. It just stands out to me whenever I go in or out the rear ramp.
I feel you man, my pledge was an 100i, upgraded to Tana, later to arrow. Bought a msr, but i just had to get the Titan. Flew alot of ships, the Titan is imho the best all rounder.
This is spot on. A question I often see asked in forums by new players or people looking to buy the game is, "what is the best ship?" The correct answer to that question is, "what do you want to do with it?". In Star Citizen, ships tend to be specialized and the true multiroles are average at what they do. For example, if you want a starter package and you're debating whether to get the cutter or the avenger titan (both are the recommended mid level starters), the cutter has a larger cargo bay that will fit one of a few small ground vehicles and has a lot of hit points, but very weak weapons. On the other hand, the titan can kindof-sortof fit the smallest hoverbike and has average hit points, but a lot of firepower for a ship its size. Also, if you're willing to look past specs and fly something that looks good to you, there are a lot to choose from. The Origin ships are luxurious, all shiny chrome and white paint, while Aegis, Anvil and RSI are more Star Trek Federation (Anvil more military, RSI more civilian and Aegis in between) and Drake ships are best described as Soviet punk - all exposed pipes and wiring, no-nonsense design. Can you spot the Origin, RSI and Drake ships in this video?
I think it's worth mentioning ship renting in-game too. I didn't know about it for my first couple weeks, and never really checked it. I was already browsing the pledge store, when someone mentioned it to me that I can try out a lot of ships in game for not much in-game currency. So far, I still haven't swapped out/upgraded my lovely flying brick Aurora, but I've flown a lot of significantly more expensive starter ships. It's a great system I think
I got the Nomad Packages arround Christmas with the holliday special ( So yeah i play for a month now ) and didn't regret it. I looked at all of the ships and decided for the Nomad because of a few reasons: 1: Its pretty tanky 3x S1 shields. I simply like that because espacially in the beginning if you try out first bountys its pretty usefull to be protected. Ofc doing bountys is not the main purpose of this ship but it can still do stuff. 2: Its future proof with a bed, toilet etc so i can stay somewhere for longer periods of time later aswell. 3: The Hover landing gear felt very beginner friendly to me especially on Tougher terrain. 4: It can be used to go for small cargo runs to make money without having to go FPS or Ship PVE. 5: It can fit a ROC. This was very important to me after reading a bit about how to make money. I don't have to rely on renting a ship and its also very easy to get the roc in and out of the ship and we all know that ROC farming is a pretty decent money maker especially in the beginning. Now a lot of people dont like the look of the Nomad but honestly.. I actually quite like how it looks. But sadly without the special it is very expensive and i dont think i wouldve bought it for the current Package price.
@@Farrister I mean, you did list the arrow for 90 and the cutlass for 110. The Nomad is the same price as the arrow and offers all the utility of a cutlass minus the multicrew. Its truly the GOAT of starters
Agreed on the price. It seems really high TBH, but as you said, its hard to beat the utility. Other things you can add to your list: It has weapon racks right next to the door as you climb on the ladder (a ton of people miss that) for bunkers. You can fit boxes and a vehicle like the STV or Cyclone in the back, perfect for bunkers with turrets. It fits in the hangar of the 890j (perfect for loading bodies... Er... I mean... "Cargo" after slaughtering the NPC raiders during the Boarding Action In Progress mission. You can swap the weapons to ballistics and do some REALLY good damage (I run 2 Mantis and a laser repeater on the nose. Its pretty nasty) since the all laser set up is awful for its capacitor
You know, I like the Mustang Alpha over the Aurora MR now. Because they added the little cargo box in the Mustang; you can now to box missions now. The Mustang seems to be much more fun to fly, and the boxes still rattle around in the Aurora MR's cabin area. In fact, if I was able to get ALL my money back and start over, I would pick the Mustang Alpha and then work to get everything else in-game. It's that good. But then again, the Nomad as pretty awesome too. So might just start with that right away anyway.
I'd choose the same - the Mustang misses out on the bed, but it's a far better fighter, and like you said, the cargo box works now. Well, you have it on the Alpha. My pledge is for the Omega, which doesn't get it, or the nose guns...
Great guide! I 100% agree with the "best ship" question. Can't go wrong with either the Mustang or the Aurora MR, to be honest. Both are very capable starter ships. I'd love to see the CIG stats as to which pack is pledged more often between the two.
When I started out, it was way back in the day, and I fell into a package with a base-line Freelancer. If you've read any of my comments on your mining vehicles, you know that it's still in the lineup of ships that I fly quite a bit, and I'm very happy I had the opportunity to start with it. It really has fit my preferences very well.
Haha, interesting. I went for the Freelancer as well but I had to switch to a Cutlass Black. I think it’s more versatile and overall way cooler. But that’s my preference, haha. Have fun with your Freelancer!
Great choice! Just a little more expensive than others, but for your use case, that makes a lot of sense Billy! I think my Freelancer review back in the day was titled "Best starter ship?" :D
So surprised the 100i/125a didn't get a mention. So useful to have a size 1 ship with a bed and cargo room and internal storage. Size one is important because you can summon them from platinum bay. 135c less of a consideration as the extra 4 cargo really isn't needed. Just my two pennies.
Agreed, that's an excellent point new players should consider. Also, as a Size 1 ship, it will likely fit into hangars of many larger ships which is an additional perk worth mentioning.
Well personally the 100 series arent that great. All of them are more expensive than the Cutter and except for the 100i even more expensive than the Titan. Heck the 135c is more expensive than the 315p that has double its cargo.
It's a good choice, but I think a bit more specialised use case to summon at Platinum Bay. And the Cutter really throws up a challenge from a value perspective. Ultimately I go back to what I said - ship choice in Star Citizen is often a largely personal decision!
Definitely the Cutter. Newer design, works well, al rounder, VTOL,.great loot farmer, bunker runner, box, search and rescue, even medical evacuation Cutlass Black if you have a bit more coin.
I really like the Cutter as a nice, versatile little runabout and when they mentioned they just used the Vulture's engines on it it got me thinking of a possible competitor that could be created quite easily with existing assets. CIG should take the Hull A, remove the spindle and back section, add the MISC Reliant engines to the side, and for the back have a 1 deep, 2 wide, and 2 high cargo area with a ramp that closes off the section where the spindle used to be. It would create a MISC competitor to the Cutter with similar specs.
@@Farrister Yes, when it came to me my first thought was of the existence of the Reliant series, but going over the ship prices and their capabilities I think a Cutter competitor would still work. The Reliant Kore is $20 more expensive and has much more firepower than a Hull A or Cutter, so at worst I think it's like an Origin 100i vs 300i situation. The uniqueness of the Reliant also sets it apart from a basic ship like the Cutter; someone interested in the Reliant probably won't be interested in a basic design using the Hull A fuselage. The in-game promotion of it could literally be from the perspective of using off the shelf parts to create a small, inexpensive runabout, with the MISC CEO saying the Cutter is an excellent idea and by scaling up the production of the Hull A fuselage to make two ships with it they could compete with the Cutter on price and buyers will know that with many interchangeable parts between the MISC ships it will be less expensive to repair and maintain.
one of the best starter ships in my mind is the Reliant kore, it can do most jobs box missions to bunkers and hand mining. and has enough fire power to make a gladius pilot blush. very solid pick durable enough to do even harder combat missions if you are decent pilot. onse did one of the hard beacons with it that sends hammerheads and connies againts you
I love the Reliant series, they have such a wonderful personality. But don't exist as part of one of the core pledge packages, so are for upgrade only. I thought if I tried to cover every upgrade possibility, video would be too long :P
My list: - Uncertain player starter ship: Wait until a free-fly event and use whatever they offer. - Poor man starter ship: Cutter, but eventually upgrade it to a Cutlass Black. DO NOT buy anything cheaper, they will frustrate you. - Rich man starter ship: Cutlass Black. Keep it forever. - Pleasant starter ship you keep forever: Pisces C8R (Red/Medical). - Earn aEUC fast after a wipe starter ship: Prospector. IDEAL alternative: - If there is a cheap ship with LTI (life-time-insurance) buy it, then a few days later trade it in for your desired ship (no money lost and the LTI carries to the new ship). These are usually only availailable during special events. But if you tested the game during a free fly event... there might be one of these available. There are many reasons for those, and many ships you will do well to buy with aUEC. But the above list is the quick and easy.
Another thing to consider for your starter ship is how you're going to use it after you've upgraded to something else. Most of the offerings on this list are going to gather dust in your hangar. The Arrow is an exception. It's a fantastic fighter that stays competitive whenever you want to come back to it. The Nomad is not on this list, but often appears in starter packs. It has a unique exterior cargo bay that can move small ground vehicles and a respectable amount of cargo for a ship of its size. The Cutty Black is extremely versatile. If you upgrade to something specialized, you can always come back to the Cutty when you need to do something your new ship can't do.
I have to disagree about the Arrow. Single seat fighters make very limited starter ships and a ship like the arrow will only become less useful as time wears on and the game gets bigger and more complex. Something like the Titan will remain useful. It has an instant claim time, an interior, and a bed and is good for almost any starter mission. The Arrow will be good at short range dogfighting other light fighters. That's about it.
@@CapnSnackbeard I have to admit, light fighters aren't really my thing. I'm mostly parroting what I've seen on the RSI forums and here on RUclips. Nomad was my daily driver for a long time and I think it's a great ship, though it's a pretty big investment for someone just trying out the game.
I also have to disagree, the Arrow is great at combat, but that's not for everybody, and even so, the style of the Arrow may not be for everybody. There are plenty of non-combat players around! But I do agree with the substantive point: do your research, find what works for you. There isn't one single "right" ship
New players shouldn't worry too much about picking the perfect starter. Just get the Mustang or Aurora and decide later if you want to upgrade. Plus sometimes the best upgrade is to buy a second starter package and gift it to a friend.
No, it’s better to find new friends in the verse. I tried to make my real life friends play the game but it just didn’t work. You might be more lucky l, though
@@haroldmolina21 this game needs a special breed of people, haha. But usually it’s really easy to find someone to game with. Ask in the global chat and 1 minute later you are in a party
I like this video Farrister. I will recommend it to anyone just starting out as a sort of guide to starter ship choices. Take care my friend, fly safe, and I'll see you in the verse.
Bought the cutter when it was on a $45 sale on its release and it included a life time insurance with it. Now i can pass this ship onto my children when it gets released
The Pisces is a pretty solid little ship and currently has a Warbond deal. Personally, I have the C8R "Rescue" variant, but I love that it has enough MFDs for all of the information you need; in fact, it has one more MFD than there are options to put on one...
Yeah, I never really understood the hype around the Cutter. The Cutlass Black is by far my favorite ship. Interestingly I don’t like the Corsair either. The Cutlass Black is just the sweetspot for me.
@@AW-po7jr Well thats easy to answer. The Cutter (or Cutlet) is basicly the little sister of the Cutty. It incorporates everything thats great about all the other starters into one tiny rather cheap package. You get a full size cargobay that can hold a vehicle for less than the prize of a titan. You get full size living quaters with bed toilet and shower. None of the starters around its pricepoint have that. Mustang Alpha and Pisces have nothing, Aurora and Titan have a bed, 300 series and Nomad get a bed and toilet, Cutty Black only has beds. You also get a lockable cockpit door so you can transport folks without the risk of getting shot, a gunrack for 2 sidearms 1 rifle and 1 railgun/missile launcher, internally accessable components. The Cutlet is basicly this "Van Life" kind of ship. Pack enough supplies and you can stay in bumfuck nowhere as long as you like. You could travel the universe without ever visiting a landingzone provided you find some kind of tanker that can refuel you and traveling folks that will sell you food and water. Wanna get some fresh air? Land whereever you like, grab the bike you stored in the cargobay and head out. Your tiny house will be waiting for you when you come back. Some folks wanna bother you? The size 2 guns and decent armor will provide enough cover for you to spool your quantum drive and get out. Its basicly a mobile base for the lone wanderer traveling the wastelands of space.
@@EdwardDragon96 thanks for your insight! I still prefer the Cutlass Black but that’s my preference, you might choose differently. I also think the Cutter might be the most versatile starter ship but depends on what you want. I don’t want to explore the universe in the most basic vehicle even though it’s possible.
Even though I moved up in the backer's sub game "Don't tell the spouse" I think everyone should own a starter ship, or at least a ship with instant claim. If these 2 ship types align.... Not sure.... Depends in if you buy it with real money and sink deeper, or buy in game whilst earning down.
Spot on. My advice is to get the Aurora and play around with it as it is a solid starter. You can always upgrade it later if you find the game fun enough to spend the extra and if not, you've only spent the minimum amount.
I got the basic Aurora first as it was the cheapest! Took repeatable waste disposal missions loading up what little room there was by hand then dumping the waste in space. Before I knew it I had enough for an Anvil C8X which sped things up tenfold. Finally got the Cutty Black within 2-3 days and the rest is history.
imho....Avenger Titan! It's worth every penny. It will cost a bit more but you can hold it for a good bit of time and be satisfied long term as it will do almost everything. A great jack of all trades.
After a couple weeks playing in the verse and listen to old players, I think if any new player want to upgrade their startership to something that is more than 100$, they should do it very carefuly and slowly with warbonds version and ONLY use something that has LTI, DO NOT apply those upgrade packages, if there is even a tiny bit of doubt *** in case of some type of LTI ships can not be melted or convert into store credits or re-sell/gift to someone else *** Use ingame money to buy another starter ship, or RENT a ship! Nothing worng to rent something to test it out for a couple thousand credit, if use real money there is the risk of some ships end up gathering dust and bitterness 😁
I would suggest the Titan or the Cutter. They are more expensive, but the pricetag is still normal for a new game, so nothing that would break the bank hopefully. If I would buy the game as a gift for someone, I'd go with the cutlass black. That makes for a good gift. This in combination with your beginners guide plus the various ship reviews are great for beginners.
I wish there was a no-ship starter pack option. I think upgrading from nothing is more fun. You start off as just some nobody in your home town, you can do some quests to earn money, ride along other people to other planets when you get a higher paying quest outside your home planet. Maybe a starter pack with a planetary vehicle, so that you can get around the home planet faster.
I like the idea, although the reality of that in-game at the moment could make for a very frustrating experience - not necessarily new player friendly!
Can't believe you skipped over the Nomad, quite possibly the best bang for your buck as a starter. It runs the ROC, does drug...er... "hauling" really well in the right circumstances, has great firepower if you choose an appropriate loadout, along with a wonderful interior. Despite effectively being a pickup truck, it flys like a dream as well. I am hard pressed to ever see another "starter" as the same value, and after the Cutter changes back in 3.16, I cannot suggest that paper thin ship. All for the same price as an Arrow, with 90% more versatility.
The description of the Cutter in this video might be misleading to new backers, as it implies that it has superior firepower and flight performance to the Aurora… it doesn’t. It’s also implied that the Cutter and Avenger are equivalent in that regard when they’re totally not.
Depends what you call superior firepower. The Cutter can fit Size 2s, the Aurora cant. And sooner or later in the games developement those 4 Size 1s on the Aurora might not be enough to punch a hole into another ship but the Cutters 2 Size 2s might just be enough. And comparing the Cutter and the Titan isnt that bad honestly. The Titan is for someone who wants to do combat, while the Cutter is the ship for the person who wants to travel and live in the Verse.
@@EdwardDragon96 Future hypothetical gameplay changes that may be years down the line don't excuse giving misleading information to new players trying to purchase a starter ship here and now. The Aurora's 4 size 1 guns have more DPS than the Cutters pair of size 2s. Also, he didn't compare the Avenger and the Cutter in terms of amenities, the phrasing of the video made it sound like they had comparable weaponry and flight performance. The Avenger is inarguably superior in those regards.
Imo the mustang alpha is the best starter ship it's cheap, the cargo container is more stable than the arouras stacking off boxes, its a good combat ship and it can hold its own in pvp with some practice + it flies really well. Down sides No missiles No space for ground vehicle
my own 2cents: the Mustang i think edges out the Aurora a bit i think, with the now functional "cargo bay", and the fact that it comes stcok with 2 Size 2 guns, and can mount 2 more size 1, means that for learning "the basics of combat", the Mustang is gonna provide a bit easier learning curve over the Aurora, even if it doesnt have missile launch capability
You forgot to mention that the Anvil C8X Pisces now has a starter pack - with the limited edition Red Festival edition on discount for US$51 this week. The Cutter has some small 'teething' issues (slow atmospheric speed) which will be fixed in 3.18, but the Anvil C8X is a fast little ship for deliveries, bunkers and daily driving, and seats three. I started a year ago with the Titan starter, but have switched to a C8X, though I also own a C8 that came with my Carrack, and a C8R, which I use more far often than my Cutter!
I love my Cutter just a fun ship and I have lots of ships but if I just want to goof off and have fun I go to my Cutter every time. Good vid Farrister o7 😎👍
Those considering a purchase should understand the $45 options do NOT include Squadron 42; such packages start at $20 more. (Adding it on later to any package is $45 so bundling it in is a significant savings) I got my pledge package 10 years ago for $40 and it included Squadron 42 back then. Also, right now a C8X Pisces starter option is on sale for $51 which may be a good deal for some. Four years ago I added an Aurora ES for $20 (looking for that utter bare bones starting vibe) and an Avenger Titan for $50. Were I just starting out today there is no question I would get a $65 "full" MR package and do EVERYTHING else in game only.
As always, great video. Many may not like the look (I love it), but the Drake cutter is the best starter ship followed by the avenger. They are both great. The RSI Aurora is also fantastic. I've owned the Alpha and even with the added cargo it isn't as hearty as the Aurora, but to each his/her own
They are both fantastic - hence my "popular choices". But they are also more expensive than the Aurora or Mustang (quite significantly so) - so for people looking for the best bang for their buck, and happy to spend the time in game to unlock, the cheaper packages may offer better value.
Just started playing again and I have the 100i as starter ship. Tempted to upgrade that to a titan, cutlas or prospector when 3.18 hits. Prospector would make the most sense because I enjoyed quantanium mining in the halo.
The Aurora MR *was* my recommended cheapest pack for ages. But Now that the Mustang Alpha has its cargo bay working, and the Auroras *don't," The Mustang Alpha is significantly better than the Aurora series. The only reason to have an Aurora at the moment is Nostalgia. Of course, now we have the Cutter, which I feel is the single best starter in the game for everything except Combat. The Avenger Titan is still the best there, but for anything else, I think the Cutter has taken the crown.
@@ascelot apparently it’s 10 times smaller, as they have „accidently“ added a zero to the fuel capacity of the Cutter. I think it was on purpose to get better sales
i wanted to pledge the aurora for something bigger. What can you guys suggest. i am looking now at Avenger Titan and Origin 300i they are the same price and have everything.
Could I start the game by buying an Eclipse or Argo SRV and then starting with those ships? Or will i be very gimped. I already own a Khartu Al, but I bought it in 2016, and haven't touched the game since. I want to exchange it for an eclipse or SRV but dont know if that is a poor idea.
You absolutely could. I think the jury is out on the SRV until it comes to live. The Eclipse can be a good money maker though, especially on the high end anti-ship contracts.
@@Farrister 😭I just found out that despite owning a Khartu Al which was like what. 170 USD? I need a "Starter pack" in order to access the game. A friend told me that I was probably only able to play in 2016 due to a free week or something...
I 'm worried about current PTU and the silence of the developers about how insurance will work. If you always lose components, paints and weapons, choosing a starter ship might require deeper considerations as many weapons as components are completely outdated in the current state of the game and we will be stuck with those.
I think there's an element of silence for good reason - lots of potential backers may be very uneasy with the possibility of permanently losing a ship they paid money for! I guess we'll need to wait for more information...
Hey, could you make quick videos every time there is like a sale on anything star citizen related bacuse that would be great for those new player who wait for sales
The best times to buy are Invictus Launch Week (annually in May around the 20th), and the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (late November, around the 20th). These events give you the opportunity to also upgrade your starter to ships that are not normally available throughout the year.
@Farrister i always love to watch your videos because you explain everything, and the footage is amazing, but i feel bad not having the game or th3 money to buy it.
I will say for bigger ships learn what LTI insurance is, yea it doesn’t matter now, but doesn’t mean it won’t later, and rather just have LTI (life time insurance) tokens upfront, my starter package ship is the only one with a insurance plan, but all my ships after are LTI so I don’t have to worry about it down the road. Also Cutter is the best starter in my opinion, that or Cutlass Black if you have the extra funds. Well rounded ship. I own a Carrack, Polaris (not in game yet) but it’s a capital ship, a hammerhead, Redeemer, Reclaimer, Mercury Star runner, Mole, Prospector, vulture, cutty red, cutty black, C2 cargo runner, eclipse, gladius, avenger titan, cutter, and you want to know the irony? I own some big ships but I find myself flying the cutter or Cutty black the most. Cutter is a great bang for your buck. Will also say this channel helped me pick what I wanted, I wanted to be well rounded. Able to make money with friends or solo but being able to fight if needed. Like he says, DONT GO BUY EVERYTHING LIKE I DID, I knew I loved this game, but you may not, you don’t have to own what I do.
Yeah, agreed, I mostly fly the Cutlass Black or the Cutter. I would add you could go for one larger „money maker“ to make money way more efficiently when game releases. I am pretty sure that It won’t be that easy to grind for ships in the final game as it is now. I am planning to buy a Orion (building a CCU chain to it) Or a Reclaimer or Mole would be good choices.
I don't disagree, but truth is we don't fully know what LTI will mean in the finished game yet. It'll be interesting to see if it is the holy grail that people think it is
You didn't mention the 'upgrade' path (a video on the use of 'upgrading' to buy your way through owning a fleet of certain ship types might be a useful video) but where (considering wipes) you might get a better ship attributed to your Starter Pledge might be a thing. Secondly, (regardless of wipes) buying ships IN GAME using aUEC, is also a thing.
@@Farrister Long time since I first saw your Vanguard Warden review and suscribed. Nowadays proud owner of a Taurus, thanks to you. Keep doing the good work,
There is only one reasonable answer to which starter ship. None. The only reasonable thing to do at all in all cases with Star Citizen is to not at any point spend money on it while it is in development. Zero, nada, the total sum of dubkis. the glacial progression even after over ten years is testament to the fact the management has no capability to produce a viable game let alone the fictitious delusion of anything epic or ground breaking. Spend you money on actual games that are released and available. Don't throw your money behind a fancy marketing add that delivers nothing but a jpeg and no progression.
I disagree, I already had more fun with that Alpha than with most other games that are out of development. Isn’t it the reason to spend time playing, to have fun? So it was worth it to spend some money because there already is a game worth playing (for me, maybe not for you, though)
"Spend you money on games that are released and avilable." Except those are more expensive and run worse than this Alpha. Cough BF2042 cough. Not to mention a game being released doesnt really mean anything these days. All those games that where released only to be shut down less than a year later with none of the prommised roadmap content ever being added.
Depends on your perspective I suppose. I'm definitely getting my moneys worth, enjoying playing the game every week. Yes it's not finished, but it's far enough along for me to be able to enjoy it :)
i liked the aurora mr, it's good enough for fighting, but not anything else you still can't attach cargo to it on the hold at the bottom side, boxes make the entry area glitchy and you can get kicked out through the roof and the bed is pretty much useless and just fills the space because it was free for something i now have a cutter and there no other reason but it looks funny and i liked the argo cargo but wanted a quantum drive in it, so that's the next best thing, but i wouldn't call it useful for anything much at all
worth mentioning that some ships come with a bed on board...so u can quit the game and start on your ship again at any time (the aurora has a bed, the mustang does not)
Greeting citizen I'll start with the thank you. After the heavy investment for a computer that can actually run star citizen, I will be strapping into a Cutlass black with pride shining in my eyes. The extra few dollars for the best all around ship for solo and group fits my style and seems an excellent value and balance to support this marvelous ludicrous space game. a second. Thank you!🪐
I remember when I first started, I loved the Avenger Titan because of the “space shuttle” look of it. Remember playing for the first time and taking my Titan everywhere!
I can't get on with the Titan. There's just no space internally for the main engine. the cavity is about the size of a suitcase.
It just stands out to me whenever I go in or out the rear ramp.
@@TheBaldrickk ''There's just no space internally for the main engine. the cavity is about the size of a suitcase.'' eh?
@@davedanter Just look next time you go down the ramp at the engine - it's pretty much just a box above the hatch, and nothing else.
Totally!
I feel you man, my pledge was an 100i, upgraded to Tana, later to arrow. Bought a msr, but i just had to get the Titan. Flew alot of ships, the Titan is imho the best all rounder.
This is spot on. A question I often see asked in forums by new players or people looking to buy the game is, "what is the best ship?" The correct answer to that question is, "what do you want to do with it?". In Star Citizen, ships tend to be specialized and the true multiroles are average at what they do. For example, if you want a starter package and you're debating whether to get the cutter or the avenger titan (both are the recommended mid level starters), the cutter has a larger cargo bay that will fit one of a few small ground vehicles and has a lot of hit points, but very weak weapons. On the other hand, the titan can kindof-sortof fit the smallest hoverbike and has average hit points, but a lot of firepower for a ship its size. Also, if you're willing to look past specs and fly something that looks good to you, there are a lot to choose from. The Origin ships are luxurious, all shiny chrome and white paint, while Aegis, Anvil and RSI are more Star Trek Federation (Anvil more military, RSI more civilian and Aegis in between) and Drake ships are best described as Soviet punk - all exposed pipes and wiring, no-nonsense design. Can you spot the Origin, RSI and Drake ships in this video?
Absolutely - so much of it comes down to finding out more, and linking that to your own personal preferences!
I think it's worth mentioning ship renting in-game too. I didn't know about it for my first couple weeks, and never really checked it. I was already browsing the pledge store, when someone mentioned it to me that I can try out a lot of ships in game for not much in-game currency. So far, I still haven't swapped out/upgraded my lovely flying brick Aurora, but I've flown a lot of significantly more expensive starter ships. It's a great system I think
A good point!
I got the Nomad Packages arround Christmas with the holliday special ( So yeah i play for a month now ) and didn't regret it. I looked at all of the ships and decided for the Nomad because of a few reasons:
1: Its pretty tanky 3x S1 shields. I simply like that because espacially in the beginning if you try out first bountys its pretty usefull to be protected. Ofc doing bountys is not the main purpose of this ship but it can still do stuff.
2: Its future proof with a bed, toilet etc so i can stay somewhere for longer periods of time later aswell.
3: The Hover landing gear felt very beginner friendly to me especially on Tougher terrain.
4: It can be used to go for small cargo runs to make money without having to go FPS or Ship PVE.
5: It can fit a ROC. This was very important to me after reading a bit about how to make money. I don't have to rely on renting a ship and its also very easy to get the roc in and out of the ship and we all know that ROC farming is a pretty decent money maker especially in the beginning.
Now a lot of people dont like the look of the Nomad but honestly.. I actually quite like how it looks.
But sadly without the special it is very expensive and i dont think i wouldve bought it for the current Package price.
I think the Nomad would be much higher on my list if it wasn't so expensive
@@Farrister I mean, you did list the arrow for 90 and the cutlass for 110.
The Nomad is the same price as the arrow and offers all the utility of a cutlass minus the multicrew.
Its truly the GOAT of starters
Agreed on the price. It seems really high TBH, but as you said, its hard to beat the utility.
Other things you can add to your list:
It has weapon racks right next to the door as you climb on the ladder (a ton of people miss that) for bunkers.
You can fit boxes and a vehicle like the STV or Cyclone in the back, perfect for bunkers with turrets.
It fits in the hangar of the 890j (perfect for loading bodies... Er... I mean... "Cargo" after slaughtering the NPC raiders during the Boarding Action In Progress mission.
You can swap the weapons to ballistics and do some REALLY good damage (I run 2 Mantis and a laser repeater on the nose. Its pretty nasty) since the all laser set up is awful for its capacitor
It's on sale again at 71.25USD. I'm thinking about getting it.
You know, I like the Mustang Alpha over the Aurora MR now. Because they added the little cargo box in the Mustang; you can now to box missions now. The Mustang seems to be much more fun to fly, and the boxes still rattle around in the Aurora MR's cabin area.
In fact, if I was able to get ALL my money back and start over, I would pick the Mustang Alpha and then work to get everything else in-game. It's that good.
But then again, the Nomad as pretty awesome too. So might just start with that right away anyway.
I'd choose the same - the Mustang misses out on the bed, but it's a far better fighter, and like you said, the cargo box works now.
Well, you have it on the Alpha.
My pledge is for the Omega, which doesn't get it, or the nose guns...
Nomad is nice, very very nice. Big thing is you are looking at a $45 increase from the most basic ships
Ah yeah, that's true. So I'd buy the Nomad in-game too. Too late now though.
It's definitely a more challenging choice with the upgrade
Great guide! I 100% agree with the "best ship" question. Can't go wrong with either the Mustang or the Aurora MR, to be honest. Both are very capable starter ships. I'd love to see the CIG stats as to which pack is pledged more often between the two.
That would be interesting to see!
When I started out, it was way back in the day, and I fell into a package with a base-line Freelancer. If you've read any of my comments on your mining vehicles, you know that it's still in the lineup of ships that I fly quite a bit, and I'm very happy I had the opportunity to start with it. It really has fit my preferences very well.
Great choice, I also started with the Freelancer package long ago. I kept it - the value of SC + Squadron (and the the ship itself) was a great deal.
@@JL-rj9fl Yep! It may not be as popular or highly spoken of, but honestly I'll take my Airstream Schoolbus over a Cutlass any day.
Haha, interesting. I went for the Freelancer as well but I had to switch to a Cutlass Black. I think it’s more versatile and overall way cooler. But that’s my preference, haha. Have fun with your Freelancer!
@@billyhyde1415 I'll raise my glass to that. People don't know what they're missing. :)
Great choice! Just a little more expensive than others, but for your use case, that makes a lot of sense Billy! I think my Freelancer review back in the day was titled "Best starter ship?" :D
So surprised the 100i/125a didn't get a mention. So useful to have a size 1 ship with a bed and cargo room and internal storage. Size one is important because you can summon them from platinum bay. 135c less of a consideration as the extra 4 cargo really isn't needed.
Just my two pennies.
Agreed, that's an excellent point new players should consider. Also, as a Size 1 ship, it will likely fit into hangars of many larger ships which is an additional perk worth mentioning.
Well personally the 100 series arent that great.
All of them are more expensive than the Cutter and except for the 100i even more expensive than the Titan. Heck the 135c is more expensive than the 315p that has double its cargo.
It's a good choice, but I think a bit more specialised use case to summon at Platinum Bay. And the Cutter really throws up a challenge from a value perspective. Ultimately I go back to what I said - ship choice in Star Citizen is often a largely personal decision!
Definitely the Cutter. Newer design, works well, al rounder, VTOL,.great loot farmer, bunker runner, box, search and rescue, even medical evacuation
Cutlass Black if you have a bit more coin.
I agree 100% love my Cutter.
Yeah the Cutter is a great little starter.
Cutter is fantastic, albeit more expensive than the Aurora/Mustang!
I really like the Cutter as a nice, versatile little runabout and when they mentioned they just used the Vulture's engines on it it got me thinking of a possible competitor that could be created quite easily with existing assets. CIG should take the Hull A, remove the spindle and back section, add the MISC Reliant engines to the side, and for the back have a 1 deep, 2 wide, and 2 high cargo area with a ramp that closes off the section where the spindle used to be. It would create a MISC competitor to the Cutter with similar specs.
Oh interesting! Although I suppose the Reliant series are sort-of competitors
@@Farrister Yes, when it came to me my first thought was of the existence of the Reliant series, but going over the ship prices and their capabilities I think a Cutter competitor would still work. The Reliant Kore is $20 more expensive and has much more firepower than a Hull A or Cutter, so at worst I think it's like an Origin 100i vs 300i situation. The uniqueness of the Reliant also sets it apart from a basic ship like the Cutter; someone interested in the Reliant probably won't be interested in a basic design using the Hull A fuselage. The in-game promotion of it could literally be from the perspective of using off the shelf parts to create a small, inexpensive runabout, with the MISC CEO saying the Cutter is an excellent idea and by scaling up the production of the Hull A fuselage to make two ships with it they could compete with the Cutter on price and buyers will know that with many interchangeable parts between the MISC ships it will be less expensive to repair and maintain.
one of the best starter ships in my mind is the Reliant kore, it can do most jobs box missions to bunkers and hand mining. and has enough fire power to make a gladius pilot blush.
very solid pick durable enough to do even harder combat missions if you are decent pilot. onse did one of the hard beacons with it that sends hammerheads and connies againts you
I love the Reliant series, they have such a wonderful personality. But don't exist as part of one of the core pledge packages, so are for upgrade only. I thought if I tried to cover every upgrade possibility, video would be too long :P
@@Farrister yeah thats true and its such a shame they dont have pack of their own
My list:
- Uncertain player starter ship: Wait until a free-fly event and use whatever they offer.
- Poor man starter ship: Cutter, but eventually upgrade it to a Cutlass Black. DO NOT buy anything cheaper, they will frustrate you.
- Rich man starter ship: Cutlass Black. Keep it forever.
- Pleasant starter ship you keep forever: Pisces C8R (Red/Medical).
- Earn aEUC fast after a wipe starter ship: Prospector.
IDEAL alternative:
- If there is a cheap ship with LTI (life-time-insurance) buy it, then a few days later trade it in for your desired ship (no money lost and the LTI carries to the new ship). These are usually only availailable during special events. But if you tested the game during a free fly event... there might be one of these available.
There are many reasons for those, and many ships you will do well to buy with aUEC. But the above list is the quick and easy.
Another thing to consider for your starter ship is how you're going to use it after you've upgraded to something else. Most of the offerings on this list are going to gather dust in your hangar.
The Arrow is an exception. It's a fantastic fighter that stays competitive whenever you want to come back to it.
The Nomad is not on this list, but often appears in starter packs. It has a unique exterior cargo bay that can move small ground vehicles and a respectable amount of cargo for a ship of its size.
The Cutty Black is extremely versatile. If you upgrade to something specialized, you can always come back to the Cutty when you need to do something your new ship can't do.
I have to disagree about the Arrow. Single seat fighters make very limited starter ships and a ship like the arrow will only become less useful as time wears on and the game gets bigger and more complex. Something like the Titan will remain useful. It has an instant claim time, an interior, and a bed and is good for almost any starter mission. The Arrow will be good at short range dogfighting other light fighters. That's about it.
@@CapnSnackbeard I have to admit, light fighters aren't really my thing. I'm mostly parroting what I've seen on the RSI forums and here on RUclips. Nomad was my daily driver for a long time and I think it's a great ship, though it's a pretty big investment for someone just trying out the game.
I also have to disagree, the Arrow is great at combat, but that's not for everybody, and even so, the style of the Arrow may not be for everybody. There are plenty of non-combat players around! But I do agree with the substantive point: do your research, find what works for you. There isn't one single "right" ship
New players shouldn't worry too much about picking the perfect starter. Just get the Mustang or Aurora and decide later if you want to upgrade. Plus sometimes the best upgrade is to buy a second starter package and gift it to a friend.
No, it’s better to find new friends in the verse. I tried to make my real life friends play the game but it just didn’t work. You might be more lucky l, though
Good choices for the cheapest prices!
@@AW-po7jr true bought my brother the game and ended up refunding it cuz he didn't really like the game
@@haroldmolina21 this game needs a special breed of people, haha. But usually it’s really easy to find someone to game with. Ask in the global chat and 1 minute later you are in a party
The working cargo box was huge for the Mustang. The only thing the Aurora has over the Mustang is a bed.
And missiles, no?
@@Farrister yes, but two missiles in general aren't that helpful. Let's say, mustang pays it off with it's bit higher DPS
I like this video Farrister. I will recommend it to anyone just starting out as a sort of guide to starter ship choices. Take care my friend, fly safe, and I'll see you in the verse.
Thanks Koron!
Bought the cutter when it was on a $45 sale on its release and it included a life time insurance with it. Now i can pass this ship onto my children when it gets released
The Pisces is a pretty solid little ship and currently has a Warbond deal. Personally, I have the C8R "Rescue" variant, but I love that it has enough MFDs for all of the information you need; in fact, it has one more MFD than there are options to put on one...
I got the cutter, i fell for the hype, was so disappointed with it that I upgraded to the cutlass black. Now I'm loving the game.
Yeah, I never really understood the hype around the Cutter. The Cutlass Black is by far my favorite ship. Interestingly I don’t like the Corsair either. The Cutlass Black is just the sweetspot for me.
@@AW-po7jr
Well thats easy to answer.
The Cutter (or Cutlet) is basicly the little sister of the Cutty. It incorporates everything thats great about all the other starters into one tiny rather cheap package.
You get a full size cargobay that can hold a vehicle for less than the prize of a titan.
You get full size living quaters with bed toilet and shower. None of the starters around its pricepoint have that. Mustang Alpha and Pisces have nothing, Aurora and Titan have a bed, 300 series and Nomad get a bed and toilet, Cutty Black only has beds.
You also get a lockable cockpit door so you can transport folks without the risk of getting shot, a gunrack for 2 sidearms 1 rifle and 1 railgun/missile launcher, internally accessable components.
The Cutlet is basicly this "Van Life" kind of ship. Pack enough supplies and you can stay in bumfuck nowhere as long as you like. You could travel the universe without ever visiting a landingzone provided you find some kind of tanker that can refuel you and traveling folks that will sell you food and water.
Wanna get some fresh air? Land whereever you like, grab the bike you stored in the cargobay and head out. Your tiny house will be waiting for you when you come back.
Some folks wanna bother you? The size 2 guns and decent armor will provide enough cover for you to spool your quantum drive and get out.
Its basicly a mobile base for the lone wanderer traveling the wastelands of space.
@@EdwardDragon96 thanks for your insight! I still prefer the Cutlass Black but that’s my preference, you might choose differently. I also think the Cutter might be the most versatile starter ship but depends on what you want. I don’t want to explore the universe in the most basic vehicle even though it’s possible.
Cutlass Black is definitely an upgrade! But for twice the price...
Even though I moved up in the backer's sub game "Don't tell the spouse" I think everyone should own a starter ship, or at least a ship with instant claim. If these 2 ship types align.... Not sure....
Depends in if you buy it with real money and sink deeper, or buy in game whilst earning down.
For the most part, they tend to!
Spot on. My advice is to get the Aurora and play around with it as it is a solid starter. You can always upgrade it later if you find the game fun enough to spend the extra and if not, you've only spent the minimum amount.
I agree, for many people that would be a solid choice!
I got the basic Aurora first as it was the cheapest! Took repeatable waste disposal missions loading up what little room there was by hand then dumping the waste in space. Before I knew it I had enough for an Anvil C8X which sped things up tenfold. Finally got the Cutty Black within 2-3 days and the rest is history.
Exactly!
I was gifted the cutter to get me going in SC, and I absolutely love it.
A great gift!
@@Farrister Indeed! He wanted to get me into Star Citizen, and he very much succeeded. I am grateful. I think I will always be fond of it.
imho....Avenger Titan! It's worth every penny. It will cost a bit more but you can hold it for a good bit of time and be satisfied long term as it will do almost everything. A great jack of all trades.
I know what you mean! But that Cutter though...
@@Farrister It's Drake though.. yuck :P :P
After a couple weeks playing in the verse and listen to old players, I think if any new player want to upgrade their startership to something that is more than 100$, they should do it very carefuly and slowly with warbonds version and ONLY use something that has LTI, DO NOT apply those upgrade packages, if there is even a tiny bit of doubt *** in case of some type of LTI ships can not be melted or convert into store credits or re-sell/gift to someone else *** Use ingame money to buy another starter ship, or RENT a ship! Nothing worng to rent something to test it out for a couple thousand credit, if use real money there is the risk of some ships end up gathering dust and bitterness 😁
I partly agree, although I'm not sure whether LTI will be the holy grail that people seem to think
The fact that you can fit a mule in a Cutter makes it better than the avenger
Possibly! The Avenger feels like a more slick combat platform, so it's a trade-off either way
I would suggest the Titan or the Cutter. They are more expensive, but the pricetag is still normal for a new game, so nothing that would break the bank hopefully. If I would buy the game as a gift for someone, I'd go with the cutlass black. That makes for a good gift.
This in combination with your beginners guide plus the various ship reviews are great for beginners.
Thanks Nils, and I agree - albeit the cheapest packages are more in line with what you might expect to pay for a video game!
I wish there was a no-ship starter pack option. I think upgrading from nothing is more fun. You start off as just some nobody in your home town, you can do some quests to earn money, ride along other people to other planets when you get a higher paying quest outside your home planet. Maybe a starter pack with a planetary vehicle, so that you can get around the home planet faster.
I like the idea, although the reality of that in-game at the moment could make for a very frustrating experience - not necessarily new player friendly!
Can't believe you skipped over the Nomad, quite possibly the best bang for your buck as a starter. It runs the ROC, does drug...er... "hauling" really well in the right circumstances, has great firepower if you choose an appropriate loadout, along with a wonderful interior. Despite effectively being a pickup truck, it flys like a dream as well. I am hard pressed to ever see another "starter" as the same value, and after the Cutter changes back in 3.16, I cannot suggest that paper thin ship.
All for the same price as an Arrow, with 90% more versatility.
The description of the Cutter in this video might be misleading to new backers, as it implies that it has superior firepower and flight performance to the Aurora… it doesn’t. It’s also implied that the Cutter and Avenger are equivalent in that regard when they’re totally not.
Depends what you call superior firepower.
The Cutter can fit Size 2s, the Aurora cant. And sooner or later in the games developement those 4 Size 1s on the Aurora might not be enough to punch a hole into another ship but the Cutters 2 Size 2s might just be enough.
And comparing the Cutter and the Titan isnt that bad honestly.
The Titan is for someone who wants to do combat, while the Cutter is the ship for the person who wants to travel and live in the Verse.
@@EdwardDragon96
Future hypothetical gameplay changes that may be years down the line don't excuse giving misleading information to new players trying to purchase a starter ship here and now. The Aurora's 4 size 1 guns have more DPS than the Cutters pair of size 2s.
Also, he didn't compare the Avenger and the Cutter in terms of amenities, the phrasing of the video made it sound like they had comparable weaponry and flight performance. The Avenger is inarguably superior in those regards.
Fair enough, sorry that wasn't my intention. More that it is a more versatile platform than the Aurora, owing to the cargo bay at the back.
Imo the mustang alpha is the best starter ship it's cheap,
the cargo container is more stable than the arouras stacking off boxes,
its a good combat ship and it can hold its own in pvp with some practice
+ it flies really well.
Down sides
No missiles
No space for ground vehicle
Fair enough!
my own 2cents: the Mustang i think edges out the Aurora a bit i think, with the now functional "cargo bay", and the fact that it comes stcok with 2 Size 2 guns, and can mount 2 more size 1, means that for learning "the basics of combat", the Mustang is gonna provide a bit easier learning curve over the Aurora, even if it doesnt have missile launch capability
Fair enough! I tried to make the point that so much of this is personal preference!
You forgot to mention that the Anvil C8X Pisces now has a starter pack - with the limited edition Red Festival edition on discount for US$51 this week. The Cutter has some small 'teething' issues (slow atmospheric speed) which will be fixed in 3.18, but the Anvil C8X is a fast little ship for deliveries, bunkers and daily driving, and seats three.
I started a year ago with the Titan starter, but have switched to a C8X, though I also own a C8 that came with my Carrack, and a C8R, which I use more far often than my Cutter!
Yup, the C8X is an option, although the limited edition pricing is temporary!
Best package is ship with SQUADRON 42 COMBO on sale.
Maybe!
I love my Cutter just a fun ship and I have lots of ships but if I just want to goof off and have fun I go to my Cutter every time. Good vid Farrister o7 😎👍
o7 Zman, thanks!
Those considering a purchase should understand the $45 options do NOT include Squadron 42; such packages start at $20 more. (Adding it on later to any package is $45 so bundling it in is a significant savings) I got my pledge package 10 years ago for $40 and it included Squadron 42 back then. Also, right now a C8X Pisces starter option is on sale for $51 which may be a good deal for some. Four years ago I added an Aurora ES for $20 (looking for that utter bare bones starting vibe) and an Avenger Titan for $50. Were I just starting out today there is no question I would get a $65 "full" MR package and do EVERYTHING else in game only.
Good notes!
As always, great video. Many may not like the look (I love it), but the Drake cutter is the best starter ship followed by the avenger. They are both great. The RSI Aurora is also fantastic. I've owned the Alpha and even with the added cargo it isn't as hearty as the Aurora, but to each his/her own
They are both fantastic - hence my "popular choices". But they are also more expensive than the Aurora or Mustang (quite significantly so) - so for people looking for the best bang for their buck, and happy to spend the time in game to unlock, the cheaper packages may offer better value.
Just started playing again and I have the 100i as starter ship.
Tempted to upgrade that to a titan, cutlas or prospector when 3.18 hits.
Prospector would make the most sense because I enjoyed quantanium mining in the halo.
Awesome as always!
Thank you :)
The Aurora MR *was* my recommended cheapest pack for ages. But Now that the Mustang Alpha has its cargo bay working, and the Auroras *don't," The Mustang Alpha is significantly better than the Aurora series. The only reason to have an Aurora at the moment is Nostalgia.
Of course, now we have the Cutter, which I feel is the single best starter in the game for everything except Combat. The Avenger Titan is still the best there, but for anything else, I think the Cutter has taken the crown.
That's fair enough - I tried to say that a lot of this is also personal preference
Great vid bud! :D
Thank you!
The Cutter, and the Connie for me please! ❤
nice to know what fuel tank cutter will eventually have
@@ascelot apparently it’s 10 times smaller, as they have „accidently“ added a zero to the fuel capacity of the Cutter. I think it was on purpose to get better sales
@@AW-po7jr At 600, thats what some ships with only 1 tank get, thats really bad.
@@ascelot yeah, it’s around what other starter ships have. It might end up having 700 Fuel capacity but probably not 1000. just guessing here, though
@@AW-po7jr 1k is double a small tank as it should be but getting tank capacity of other ships is hard to find
Thanks 👍🏻
o7
i wanted to pledge the aurora for something bigger. What can you guys suggest. i am looking now at Avenger Titan and Origin 300i they are the same price and have everything.
Love your videos! How do you achieve such smooth camera orbiting for the clips in this intro?
I use an Xbox 360 controller for most of the smooth pans
Could I start the game by buying an Eclipse or Argo SRV and then starting with those ships? Or will i be very gimped.
I already own a Khartu Al, but I bought it in 2016, and haven't touched the game since. I want to exchange it for an eclipse or SRV but dont know if that is a poor idea.
You absolutely could. I think the jury is out on the SRV until it comes to live. The Eclipse can be a good money maker though, especially on the high end anti-ship contracts.
@@Farrister 😭I just found out that despite owning a Khartu Al which was like what. 170 USD? I need a "Starter pack" in order to access the game. A friend told me that I was probably only able to play in 2016 due to a free week or something...
@@PlayerSlotAvailable ah yes, you need a 'game package'
@@FarristerDo the game packages come on sale too during this rumored sale I have recently heard will take place in the middle of this month?
@@PlayerSlotAvailable I don't know for sure, time will tell!
The Cutter has a shoilet whereas the avenger does not
Is that an important consideration for you? :D
I still believe that the Avenger Titan is the best, maybe not the cheapest though ....STILL have one in the fleet.
Cutter is very competitive against it too
I 'm worried about current PTU and the silence of the developers about how insurance will work. If you always lose components, paints and weapons, choosing a starter ship might require deeper considerations as many weapons as components are completely outdated in the current state of the game and we will be stuck with those.
I think there's an element of silence for good reason - lots of potential backers may be very uneasy with the possibility of permanently losing a ship they paid money for! I guess we'll need to wait for more information...
Man if only I had a pc
Haha, I pledged for this game years before I even had a PC.
@@AW-po7jr I would too if I had the money
@@thebaetomato it’s probably going to be possible to get a PC at some point. Nowadays even mediocre PC will run the game
So good xD
Hey, could you make quick videos every time there is like a sale on anything star citizen related bacuse that would be great for those new player who wait for sales
The best times to buy are Invictus Launch Week (annually in May around the 20th), and the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (late November, around the 20th). These events give you the opportunity to also upgrade your starter to ships that are not normally available throughout the year.
Sometimes I do!
@Farrister i always love to watch your videos because you explain everything, and the footage is amazing, but i feel bad not having the game or th3 money to buy it.
@@D4NY0NL1N3 plenty of time before "release"!
@Farrister true my friend just keep it up please we will do our part to help you if you ever need anything from us ask the community we are here
now my starter ship is freelancer now.
One of the more expensive choices, but if it works for you, that's valid!
I will say for bigger ships learn what LTI insurance is, yea it doesn’t matter now, but doesn’t mean it won’t later, and rather just have LTI (life time insurance) tokens upfront, my starter package ship is the only one with a insurance plan, but all my ships after are LTI so I don’t have to worry about it down the road. Also Cutter is the best starter in my opinion, that or Cutlass Black if you have the extra funds. Well rounded ship.
I own a Carrack, Polaris (not in game yet) but it’s a capital ship, a hammerhead, Redeemer, Reclaimer, Mercury Star runner, Mole, Prospector, vulture, cutty red, cutty black, C2 cargo runner, eclipse, gladius, avenger titan, cutter, and you want to know the irony? I own some big ships but I find myself flying the cutter or Cutty black the most. Cutter is a great bang for your buck.
Will also say this channel helped me pick what I wanted, I wanted to be well rounded. Able to make money with friends or solo but being able to fight if needed. Like he says, DONT GO BUY EVERYTHING LIKE I DID, I knew I loved this game, but you may not, you don’t have to own what I do.
Yeah, agreed, I mostly fly the Cutlass Black or the Cutter. I would add you could go for one larger „money maker“ to make money way more efficiently when game releases. I am pretty sure that It won’t be that easy to grind for ships in the final game as it is now. I am planning to buy a Orion (building a CCU chain to it)
Or a Reclaimer or Mole would be good choices.
I don't disagree, but truth is we don't fully know what LTI will mean in the finished game yet. It'll be interesting to see if it is the holy grail that people think it is
The cutter for me is probably next at the chopping block since it's loosing it's range. It's a shame, since it's a ship with character.
Ehehehehehehehehehehe. Hello
Bonjour
Not buying shite till they fix the currencies conversion rate... dollars cheaper than euros? WTF CIG?..
I dunno about that, for me I always have to add on 20% for VAT that doesn't exist in the USD prices
You didn't mention the 'upgrade' path (a video on the use of 'upgrading' to buy your way through owning a fleet of certain ship types might be a useful video) but where (considering wipes) you might get a better ship attributed to your Starter Pledge might be a thing. Secondly, (regardless of wipes) buying ships IN GAME using aUEC, is also a thing.
Always reinforce buying with aUEC, where possible! I'm not sure I'd encourage people to buy their way to a fleet of vehicles :P
@@Farrister LoL, Only IF yer wealthy enough, and understand EXACTLY what yer investing in!! Otherwise, be SENSIBLE and buy IN GAME.
Second
I'll second that
No mention of the Freelancer? Blasphemy!!!
Haha, so expensive though!
@@Farrister I paid $110 for it but that was almost 10 years ago. I see they have raised the price since then. Bastages!
1st xD
So it would seem!
@@Farrister Long time since I first saw your Vanguard Warden review and suscribed. Nowadays proud owner of a Taurus, thanks to you. Keep doing the good work,
@@sigunat thanks! I've just finished editing a Vanguard video...
None, cause it's not worth it. For my 10 days of frustration I got the Titan.
Up to you, I suppose!
There is only one reasonable answer to which starter ship.
None.
The only reasonable thing to do at all in all cases with Star Citizen is to not at any point spend money on it while it is in development.
Zero, nada, the total sum of dubkis.
the glacial progression even after over ten years is testament to the fact the management has no capability to produce a viable game let alone the fictitious delusion of anything epic or ground breaking.
Spend you money on actual games that are released and available. Don't throw your money behind a fancy marketing add that delivers nothing but a jpeg and no progression.
Found the over negative hog!!!
I disagree, I already had more fun with that Alpha than with most other games that are out of development. Isn’t it the reason to spend time playing, to have fun?
So it was worth it to spend some money because there already is a game worth playing (for me, maybe not for you, though)
"Spend you money on games that are released and avilable."
Except those are more expensive and run worse than this Alpha. Cough BF2042 cough.
Not to mention a game being released doesnt really mean anything these days. All those games that where released only to be shut down less than a year later with none of the prommised roadmap content ever being added.
Depends on your perspective I suppose. I'm definitely getting my moneys worth, enjoying playing the game every week. Yes it's not finished, but it's far enough along for me to be able to enjoy it :)
Drake and Crusader are my favs. Love the look and play styles of them
i liked the aurora mr, it's good enough for fighting, but not anything else
you still can't attach cargo to it on the hold at the bottom side, boxes make the entry area glitchy and you can get kicked out through the roof and the bed is pretty much useless and just fills the space because it was free for something
i now have a cutter and there no other reason but it looks funny and i liked the argo cargo but wanted a quantum drive in it, so that's the next best thing, but i wouldn't call it useful for anything much at all
I like the Cutter too!
Thanks. I got a Cutter, if I will upgrade I will upgrade to Taurus or Corsair
Hope you enjoy!
o7! Also, are standalone ships wipe - proof or do they disappear after a wipe?
Bought with real cash, they don't wipe. But bought in-game do
worth mentioning that some ships come with a bed on board...so u can quit the game and start on your ship again at any time (the aurora has a bed, the mustang does not)
Good point!
Greeting citizen
I'll start with the thank you.
After the heavy investment for a computer that can actually run star citizen, I will be strapping into a Cutlass black with pride shining in my eyes. The extra few dollars for the best all around ship for solo and group fits my style and seems an excellent value and balance to support this marvelous ludicrous space game. a second. Thank you!🪐
Good choice! The Cutlass Black is my favorite ship! So versatile and so cool (but no toilet, though). 😀
A really good choice, if you're happy to spend the money! Hope you enjoy :)