First, thanks for watching! Second, this is not a tutorial or a how to play or even something I would recommend you try. This is a fun game to me, however Playing Star Citizen alone can lead to many painful mistakes...learn from my dumbass. Talk to people in chat or friends that have the game and watch some of the newer beginners guides. Third if you do decide to play, use a Referral code to get the extra starter cash. Mine is STAR-NLFV-ZCGM, but if your best friend is teaching you to play use theirs...
you could have grabbed the cargo in the wreck by pressing the yellow button in the cargo holder with your inner thought menu. Also you can go to any medical lab in a space station and set that as your new respawn point so you don't have to respawn at area 18 everytime you die. to avoid ejecting out of seat or to get up off any chair or whatever just press Y and avoid using inner thought menu altogether. never turn off your ship power when you leave your ship on pad or planet. Keeping the power on keeps your shields on and it also makes it harder for your ship to get blown away. just some tips. enjoyed the vid.
Hi Bob ... WTG got a good laugh thanks. even after a year of playing I still feel like a noob... After I 1st got the game I spent 3 days watching new player guilds!
Hey Bob! Just seen the ejection tragedy, I feel for you man, must've sucked. Just a tip: if you want to get out of any seat or bed: just.press.Y. Works like a charm. 😉
on moving ship: it can happen during strong weather this can be countered by turning OFF the engines with 'i' key before exiting. the ship wont be moved by weather if parked with engines off
I watched an hour long video of a guy playing a game I already know how to play and making all the mistakes possible, and enjoyed every minute. Great content, and love the long form story telling, even if the YT algorithms do not.
@@tommyspringer6119 ive put in about 30 hours lately, sooo many fuck ups. one thing i've learned tho, people destroy me in ships, but once i find em on foot its my time to shine lol.
This is exactly the kind of video i was looking for: good length, a lot of content and it gives a idea of the state of the game to people who never even played it. Good work, keep it up!
@@SurvivalBobGaming finally an honest review on this game and how player may feel the mmod in-game . even the game is on alpha , there's a long way to go but i'm very worried on some mecanics/balance in-game , more i see vids on star citizen more i get less hyped .
General tip for spawning closer to your mission areas - most major ports and cities will have a medical facility in them. If you can find the medical bay/wing, you can set your regeneration in those places, which will change your spawn point in the event you meet your untimely end. If you're the lucky owner of either a Carrack and/or an 890 Jump, you may also set your regeneration point inside those ship's medical bays, which act as a mobile spawn point. 5:40 - There're buttons (yellow light) that'll release the package from its containment. Unfortunately, we just have to know these things sometimes. 7:30 - Your upgrades to your ships (ie. gun changes or shield upgrades) persists through the claim (for now). Your cargo and things on your body however is indeed gone. 8:30 - Bummer. Seems like the missile from the AI damaged your power plant. You can turn off your shields and weapons to try and divert more power back to engines and get away if that happens. (Keyboard shortcut O and P) 9:45 - While trading is very simple/easy and an effective way to make money, trading profit margins have also been significantly nerfed from the early 3.x days. You'll need a large cargo hauling ship to make these runs worthwhile over missions (and you're still risking millions in capital to any unfortunate incidents). Most trading runs will net about 13-20% profit margins depending on the commodity you're hauling. 11:35 - There's actually a neat lootbox at the left corner of that trading hub you were visiting (red rectangular box) - that lootbox in particular would have had some decent free armor which you can now sell for some extra cash (or use) in 3.17. 20:08 - Weather now affects your movement, so if you're running into high winds, your character would brace against it and try to move towards that direction, but with a lot of difficulty (hence the slower movement). Additionally, there is now a default keybind to wipe your helmet visor (Ctrl-X on keyboard I think). Furthermore, yes the high winds can indeed blow away your ship if the engines are unpowered. General tip - With the reputation system implemented, you'll actually find that there're very high paying missions that are unlocked after you do enough of the lower ones. Even basic box deliveries can pay up to 45k per run at the upper tiers. 27:08 - We've all been there. Good thing the auto-exploding restricted area mechanic is (mostly) gone. 29:02 - Yooooo That's Jumptown. Or at least another version of it. That place is a hotzone when the event is online. Players kill on sight there, so be careful. 30:20 - Security Scans. Hold still if you don't want crimestat until the scan is complete. 30:46 - You can actually wait out the timer on the fine, and it goes away. Can save you some money. 32:50 - Bounty hunting missions are fantastic ways to make money in game right now. No capital risk. Pays very decently for higher end hunts. If you go through the Eckhart mission chain, you'll even have a chance at bringing down an Idris. 34:40 - You can always check your mission history tab in your Contract Manager to double check if the mission was completed or failed. 34:50 - You're not wrong. Mining is where a lot of money is made, BUT only if you're consistently getting full loads of Quantanium (which is volatile and will explode if you don't make it back to the station in time). There is also a major waiting time as you process the Quantanium in the refineries, and your earnings will likely not show up until a day or two later. If you're okay with waiting, then mining is probably the single most profitable activity in the game as of 3.16 and 3.17. Hand mining on the other hand is a bit slower, but also makes decent money. Alternatively, ROC mining gives the same drops, but has much bigger rewards. The ROC mining vehicle is actually really cheap to buy in-game as well (in Lorville). 41:40 - You can always use the mobiglass galaxy map (F2 default) to Set Destination. This would remove all other Quantum jump markers from your HUD, making it much easier to spot your intended location. 43:10 - She needed either a medical gun or a multi-tool with the medical attachment to revive you. I think there's a way to also right click with the medpen to jab someone else(?), but I've never done that before, so someone else will need to verify that. 45:45 - That's a Carrack 47:40 - Clovus Darneely. Shady-ish character - will probably get you into some trouble if you're not careful in those missions. 49:40 - Those were Nine Tails criminal org NPCs, so you're free to kill them and not get crimestat. Other than that, this was a fantastic video - after awhile of being in the 'verse, we tend to forget that the New Player experience in Star Citizen is definitely rough. Hopefully these tips help!
Thank you for going over this, just started playing and a little lost so watching this vid and reading your comments really help a lot, I’m loving it so far even though I’m stuck solo since I don’t like talking much or know anyone personally that plays this game lol
@@GoodOlMericanGamershout out into space Aaron those people are playing the same game as you Who knows you might even meet someone who stays local 😂👍 Seriously though Do try and talk to people You will have way more fun:) Peace and Mtfbwy
I just started this a week ago and I’m glad to see someone else struggled with literally everything I struggled with haha finally getting the hang of it! You’ve got great story telling skills btw
This is by far one of the most accurate depictions of what the first few steps in SC are like. It really shows that having a good guide to help you along is incredibly helpful. For example ROC Mining for now requires you to fly low and fast above the ground and scan a lot and then land to do it efficiently like that you can make 100k very fast. Going only with a pistol into a bunker mission is a bit of a tricky one many people can do it. I myself always just died. Trading is more of a later game money maker. And Bounty hunting you kind of found the progression system in the end there do a bunch of LRTs until you get higher rank certificication and get to the higher level bounties. Those are really lucrative(45.000aUEC). The Gladius is great for Bounty hunting. In general the game has an incredibly steep learning curve
Yeah, that's one of those things they'll eventually have to improve the UI/Inner Thought system, so hovering off an unusable object with attached functionality on another object (door panel, button, etc) will be "highlighted". Not a high priority for them now given most of the valuable feedback they get to action (bug reports, that is) comes from very experienced players, at this point.
@@Erik3E Non-skilled based, rote, menial tasks shouldn't be more tedious than moving boxes from one spot to another already is. Just make it simple, please. Thanks.
This is the kind of content I really enjoy. Not a pro making it look super easy someone who’s really feeling their way through it showing me exactly how much I can prepare to lose.
Gotta make sure you shut down engines when you land on planets (keybind i). The way thrusters work in atmo in this game is that they will hold your ship in a hover. This means that if you leave your ship engines on, and the wind is strong enough to lift any part of the ship up, even for just a second, your underside thrusters will kick in, keeping your ship in the air, and allowing the wind to blow it away more easily.
When you land on a windy planet, press "i" to kill only your engines and the wind shouldn't carry it away, but your shields will still be up so it will still have a little protection while you are inside buying and selling stuff.
@Omora Not necessarily. When you're out of the ship, the engines keep the ship up, but not hold it in place. So the wind will still blow it away. And then it stays in the air with the thrusters. Making it impossible to board.
Tip, if you're ever doing combat missions, always take the call to arms mission. You'll get a payout for everyone you kill that has a bounty on top of the mission you take.
Just finished. Loved the entire thing. Kept me entertained while driving. And as someone who’s never played this. I was able to see and imagine what was happening with how well you described your experience as I was driving. Thank you!
The reason the Gladius has crappy range is because it comes with military quantum drive, which just guzzles gas. That's why most people trade stock size 1 drives for an Atlas, slightly slower but enough fuel economy that you never need to refuel except at your destination.
Just finished the entire video. Seriously, best SC video on RUclips! I now feel like I know exactly what it's like for someone with limited time to play Star Citizen.
Agreed..this is first "gameplay" playing video that gives me hope. The feeling is we've been scammed, but this shows a LOT of playability and is honestly inspiring!! Thanks!!post more!
Watched the entire thing. Well done. Thank you for the time and effort to make this video. I love that you don't sugar coat it. I was looking for a good example of starting out in Star C to show my friend, and this was great. I think this game offers so much, but there is a lot of patience required. If you're used to just getting a new game and trying it out,,, this is not that. This is more like a simulation. There's some funny things you did where I thought, man, I didn't even do that! Overall, though, I really thought you displayed an accurate perspective, and I appreciate that. Star C is a different animal fo sho. Thanks again for the great vid!
45:10 if your rental expires while you're out using the ship, it won't disappear on you. You can keep it out for hours and hours past the rental, it just won't let you claim it from a terminal next time. However, there's also a bug that lets you basically use it forever. You just have to store/retrieve it at the same station every time (i.e. don't claim it through insurance at a different location) so it's not quite the same as owning it, obviously. But I've had the same rented Prospector stored at CRUL1 for about 2 months now, just used it a few days ago. I'm not sure if it works with all rentals... I tried it with a Connie Andromeda at Orison and it didn't work. But so far it has worked with the Prospector, Cutlass, 300i, and Titan.
For new players the "Illegal Monitor" missions are the easiest 20k for 5 minutes of play time. You can find a lot of those missions around Hurston. Pretty much any ship can do those missions. You can avoid/ignore the fighters (if you go fast enough they wont even spawn). Just find the 3 red satellites and blow them up and jump away.
6:33 The titan comes with stock gimble funtion. Means this ship will Auto target your opponent if you First: make sure that your weapons system in the Lower Right HUD corner is on AUTO insteed of LOCK or TARG, use Keybing G to cycle between the 3 Modes. Sencond: look in the direction of your opponent and hit Keybind T to be able to aim for him. Bonus: Default you'll get the LEAD PIP, that shows you where you need to put your nose to hit the Target. Most ppl. recommend the Second Option LAG PIP instead that shows you wehere your shots will land if you fire them. So you can aim for ciritcal comp. like thrusters. To change that hit ESC > Options > Scroll down in "Game Settings" little more than half way > search for "Vehicles - Targeting - PIP Reticle" and switch from LEAD to LAG. I hope yout next Bountie mission will run much Smoother. Talking about smoother with CTRL+C you can enter and exit decoupled mode so you can shot all around you without changing your direction of flight if you wish :3
@@SurvivalBobGaming Here is another great tip. Hold Y to get out of your seat instead of trying the inner thought method. Never have to worry about accidental ejects again. Great vid and glad you are enjoying yourself.
That's a great hour summarising your first week back in SC. I personally love the early grind where making your first hundred K, then first million is oh so slow and hard but is such an achievement. I really enjoyed it, nice to see a Carrack rightly getting admired on the pad at PO.
Great Video, watched the whole thing. I downloaded this game when it was new and you could only see your ship and walk around the station. You almost convinced to try again, almost:)
I love this video, great job! Unfortunately, it also acts as a prime example of why games need tutorials. Everything started when you tried to travel somewhere and, having failed, ended up needing to change into a new set of cloths. You spent ages trying to then figure it out. That’s not your fault. I’ve seen several people say that this is just realistic because life doesn’t hold your hand but it’s not. In real life you would just put your suit on. The first time you ever put on clothes you had to be taught how to do it by your parents. You couldn’t put your clothes on precisely because this game isn’t a reflection of real life but instead of acknowledging that fact with a tutorial, you were told nothing and are expected to try to just “figure it out.” That’s not realistic, that’s lazy.
Never mind, I will let it go and just say it was a fun video and please hold Y to exit ships without ejecting. NICE keyboard layout of all the key bindings that would help and was even in this video. F11 for full chat or F12 for side chat on/off to ask for help/info.
I played a bit way back when, when there WAS a tutorial 'mission'. If you couldn't figure something out, you couldn't finish the tutorial. As I understand it now, they don't make tutorials because things change so much. Probably they will make one again once everything settles down a bit. But I agree, they could make very simple tutorials attached to specific tasks, such as a button in the inventory screen of your stuff that lists how to do things, such as equip gear, etc.
You can get a free actual person guide online from the website or watch some videos on RUclips. Sure the game itself doesn’t have a tutorial unfortunately but there are ways around that.
@@Skall-ex Elite is one of the oldest gaming franchises in the world (first game published in 1984) and the "Dangerous" comes from a combat rank you can earn in-game
Youre on to something with this style of video bro. Even though ofcause it takes ****x more effort and time. I diffenatly shows! Amazing video king. Keep it up.
Thank you for showing us the grind and gameplay. Too often I see end game talk, advanced strategies, and bloopers. None of those help get a true feel of the game, especially for new folk. My son just got it since it was free this week and started playing it. Yes, I had to buy him 32gb of ram. :) I would so love to play this, but my computer is an dinosaur.
Thanks for the detailed look. I apparently lack the imagination to understand where all the development time and money went. Some time ago I was willing to try but an individual was being flakey with the code and saved me the money. Silver lining. I will happily use your code, if it gets to a point where I know that I could enjoy playing it.
I really really wish you do more star citizen videos I really really liked watching this one its very entertaining and engaging especially because am interested in playing and uts helps me know what to do as a new player because this game can be very complicated
Such a great "first time player" video. Engaging commentary, love hearing your random out-loud thoughts in game every now and then (face to ass man I laughed so hard :D ), great footage captured to show the gameplay from an honest perspective. One thing I never considered (having been playing the game for a long time now) CIG are going to have to be very generous on the number of times you can die before your character actually starts taking "permanent damage" (see Death of a Spaceman if you want more info on that aspect) because.. wow.. you sure die a lot haha. Brilliant that you keep on going though. Props to you and hope to see more videos of your journey. And I know you said you are a solo player, but .. SC is a lot more fun with friends :) Have fun, fly dangerous o7
Thanks for the kind words...I knew this would be a painful start but felt it needed to be done. It's how I learn, and can make for some good content along the way. However! I have been playing with friends the last few days and they are showing me the ropes.
I can see that Dead of Spaceman thing backfiring a little, because you can die from bugs even running in a expo wood slope or you get launch into the air or trip on a banana and face first into the ground "Fly dangerous" could be something that an Elite player woud say
@@luichinplaystation610 Yes, I agree - it is far too easy to die for no good reason right now which means that any negative effects for dying might feel unfair. However, do remember that Star Citizen is still only in public Alpha as a product, so there is still a long way to go until it feels balanced and is (relatively) bug free. And yes, "fly dangerous" does sound like an Elite saying, however I said it as a joke, because almost everyone else says "fly safe". ;)
Yeah I have seen many content creator's first time playing videos. But they always have veteran friends or viewers who help them around, give them the needed tips and instantly tell them if they mess up. It's really interesting to see someone really trying to grasp it all without the help of someone. Even I personally just asked a lot in global chat. And at some point like on day 2, some bored veteran tester hang around with me, toured me around, and added me. Then I played with him/her for a couple of weeks, while that player was teaching me how to do stuff. On a complete tangent, this seems really common in SC. There's often not that much new stuff to do in every patch, and for many old testers/backers the greatest joy is to see someone new being all excited and giddy about all the insanely cool shit you take for granted after years of involvement.
Hey Bob, I really enjoyed this! As someone who bought more than he's willing to admit i'm embarrassingly unable to play the game still... So videos like this get me my vicarious star citizen fix... More please! So much more new stuff to try out! i really look forward to it. You're good enough to do a zero-to-hero series for sure!
As a Elite Dangerous console player with a blade sticking out of my back, I've been seriously considering giving Star Citizen a try. Have had a good time watching content like this.
i admire your fortitude. Most people would have given up by then, but you kept going. SC is not the type of game that is easy to get into. The bugs are common, and they happen often. Performance issues, among other things. The game can be incredibly fun when things are working. A lot of the issues you were having were just from inexperience. You can mitigate your issues as long as you take the precautions before hand. I'm sure a lot of folks in the chat probably have explained some of the issues you've had. I think this was a great video. Keep up the good work
Actually the most honest review of Star Citizen. Others tend to be way too fancying it or then making it seem super duper bad. This is the first review that was honest, simple and truthful. And this made me settle on purhcasing the game for sure.
It’s gotten better since this video. Need to do an update. Still had issues. Just different ones. Hope you enjoy it! Also, don’t be like me. Ask for help in global chat. They are pretty helpful. Just don’t push backspace if they tell you too.
This just popped up on my feed after watching you play SE for 100 days ... You got a sub from me , I probably have combined 8000 hours in SE and SC (7500 in SE) and are my two fave games ... please visit SC again though soon as its night and day bug wise compared to what you came across on this patch ... plus .. salvaging !
The whole "your ship can blow the hell away" mechanic really surprised me when it was first added. The Cutlass being VTOL depends on RCS thrusters and tilting for forward movement, but when you're landing you have to level out, and when it's windy, the RCS thrusters are NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO STOP YOU FROM BLOWING AWAY!
For future reference. When you keep your ships engines on, the ship is trying to stabilize itself against the ground even when landed. Because of this, things like the wind can send the ship flying because it gets into an equal liberum of G force and engine thrust than the wind is adding a new external force. Its good practice to turn off your engines (not the ship, just the engines) every time you land. It will stop your ship from flying away. You definitely kept me entertained through the video. The waiting is definitely VERY annoying early on, but after a while I think you start to appreciate just how giant the scale is of this game and seems to "embrace the suck" so to speak.
@@wiredvibe1678 its no bug its like not setting parking break on your car on a slope. just hit i key(turn of engines) after landing and your ship will not float away bcs its weight presses it against the ground.... easy isnt it? like setting your parking break in your car ;)
You need to power down when you land... If it's windy like @21:00 it will blow you ship away as you found out. If you power down it won't do that. As for the getting out of any seat start using keybind Y
I like your vlogs. You get to the point when you speak and the stuff you say is witty and humorous. I like the style of the vlog also. Good job brother.
Great first week dude! Honestly looked a lot like my own first steps in the verse. I love how the game doesn't hold your hands and leaves you to discover and learn your way through it. I'm almost a year into it now and pretty well educated in a few different game loops at this point. I would be more than willing to tag along with you as fps backup or a wing man doing bounties or show you some mining tips just to help maybe avoid some of the frustrating moments. Star citizen has enough of those! Lol Invitation is always open and is extended to anyone that reads this and would like help in any field. I honestly have a good time acting as a guidance counselor for completely new players. If I can send you on your way with some direction and life goals I'm happy. Star citizen has one of if not the best community in gaming and I want to do my part to keep this reputation alive and thriving. Fly safe CMDR Bob o7
I watched every second. Right after I bought this game, I almost refunded it because I had no idea there was that much to do in game with missions, exploration and all. Quite honestly there is even more that I didn't know about until seeing this video! I'm about to dive back in and give a few of these missions a try! Great video man, really appreciate it!
Got this in my recommended and watched the entire thing. Glad to see some folks having some adventures and even when some things don't go their way, are still in good spirits about it.
This is so cool. i was really hoping star citizen would be like this.... Minus the bugs but that really cant be helped. i havent heard anything about this for soooooooo long im so glad its gotten this far and it looks fun. especially with friends
Honestly, for playing this game your experience, especially in the biginning will be far better if you join an org. Orgs tend to know most the workaround for any bugs and can help you learn a lot of the easy mistakes to make in the game. Orgs also make for more entertainment long term as having community run events and the social aspect really helps keep people interested. I'm definitely biased but I'd personally reccommend Odyssey Interstellar. We are a lawful neutral org that primarily focuses on commerce but we have something for everybody. I genuinely love these people and I am happy to consider them great friends.
6:35 gotta fly in decoupled mode. You won't take G-Forces to the face everytime you turn around and instead of playing joust, the enemy will chase you in turn giving you the time to aim and fire.
This was one of the best videos I have watxhed. I like your way of doing stuff and also they way you talk us through the entire video. I had a blast watching this. O7 Bob
I really enjoyed this video! I have been having my doubts about trying Star Citizen given all I had seen and read to this point. And after your video, that hasn't changed. . . . lol but you had me for 52 minutes and 31 seconds! And who knows, may be in a few years I'll roll the dice. I'm sure the game will still be in development/support.....
Watching you play this game makes me appreciate soooo many things about No Man's Sky. That said, I can definitely appreciate a few things about what this game is going for, including realism, challenge, and depth.
Finding a knowledgeable guide is a darn good way to avoid some of the early pitfalls, such as jumping to a friend and going through the planet. Was glad to see Gayle join in and help out. I will also say global chat can also be helpful, as most people are willing to help a new guy out. Had a couple instances of teaming with people to show them the ropes in there early days mining. Best of luck in the verse Bob.
I agree the fudge bombs did really convey the struggle. This is the first video I've seen that still makes me want to play this game after I finish it. It's hard to tell what's really criticism around this game and what's angry players. I did enjoy a true starting look at it though
Laughed out loud for real.. I remember those days of learning and dying. I played for a solid month solo when I started and it is so hard learning and making money when everything is trying to kill you. Great video and gl in the verse. P.s. playing with others is the best way to survive and make money.
I watched till the end and enjoyed the offering, coming back to it 2-3 times till the end. A friend send me your link as I am an Eve player. Yours being the third video to see what Star Citizen was all about, the first two left me uninterested while yours intrigued me. I loved the head on crash with Gail. I had a nice chuckle. nice job.
Gail seems like the most goated teammate of all time. Sounds like she’s the friendly neighborhood checkout lady/crackshot gunner who probably knitted a sweater when she was done with the mission.
I believe this may be the best video I've ever watched on RUclips. Amazing stuff from start to finish. I felt your pain - Star Citizen seems frustratingly beautiful!
FYI you can just press "Y" to exit your pilot seat without risking clicking the eject button. This is the keybind to exit every seat in the game, as well, so its useful to know.
Finished the whole video. Thank you for making such an in-depth video for us noobs to watch. Can’t wait to crash a bunch of ships learning how to fly! Lol thanks for the great content
Watched the whole thing. Always interesting to see the game, that I watched grow from hangar module to its current size, from a newcomer’s view. Some things were hard to watch, but I do realize that most of sc is not obvious at all. You jumping through stanton instead of setting your spawn at Everest Harbor. Same when you went ROC mining: you only see those diamonds within a very short radius, so don’t fly to high, and not too fast, or you just won’t see any. I think, we should send this one to CIG, so they know when they they should force some hints on the screen, if the player is new to the game.
Now this was fun. Your experience is mine only you do things bigger. After last night I find myself broke with a fine of 5k and no way to pay it. If I don't die by my own noobness I get taken out by some crazy glitch. I almost finally completed a paying mission but while I was waiting for the elevator to arrive at the final destination I was sucked in outer space. I fought For 20min to get back to my landing pad , got in my small 100i and had to lay down and log off after losing my stupid package. I came back to see my ship getting impounded and a 5k fine. I no longer have 5k. Crap!! You made me laugh about it tho. Thank you for that. Subbed/liked etc.
Like you, I am addicted to the grind. When it becomes too easy, I get bored. I'm really glad you didn't get too frustrated and quit. I have seen too many people do that and I always feel bad for them at the end. SC can be really frustrating, but it is the kind of game you love to hate! It's really hard to stay mad at it. I have been addicted since 2013.
This is a well made example of the early game experience in Star Citizen, bugs and all. I understand that this is still an alpha but, as a backer from October 2012, I really want to see the aggravating mission-breaking bugs addressed more than anything else - and that includes S42, new star systems, new gameplay loops, and even my favorite ship. When the current Live patch is comfortable to play this game will have so much more of a community from returning players and the brand new ones that are recommended to this game from friends and videos like these.
Glad im not the only one feeling that way. As a new player struggling to make any money, nothing is more frustrating than spending an hour retrieving packages, making it to the delivery site(almost running out of quantum fuel) only for the game to crash as im about to deliver the packages then rebooting the game only to find out that all that progress was lost 😞
Started playing a couple days ago, met some awesome people and one of them gifted me a million aUEC! Best game I've ever played, so ambitious! Every time I think I know most things about the game I'll get a jaw dropping moment! Truly Badass
This was hilarious m8. From the accidental ejections to being scared of red ai markers, this video really captured the experience of a new player. I remember when I myself made these mistakes and seeing a new player enjoy or fight through these experiences was very entertaining. Thanks for the vid Bob!
@@SurvivalBobGaming that fear when another blip on the radar shows up can be a fun element. Just minding your own, doing some work for a few bucks to buy the things... then some rando shows up in the distance. Are they gonna kill me!?!?! Probably. Lol At least there is no griefermobile OP flying motorcyle with guided rockets like GTA.
Watched your video, with a small jump closer to the end, and was surprised to see it actually playable. I never looked into SC before and have been wanting something new to play for a while. I am waiting on Blood Bowl 3 and The Gunk on steam. I have the download going now and it will be interesting to see how it goes. Sorry, I messed up though, I didn't add your referral code. I tried to see if I could add it afterwards but no dice. This looks like old school bunny bashing the likes of which I have not had since Ultima Online :)
This game is far more enjoyable when you remember that it's still an alpha. If you ever have questions, the player base is generally overly helpful. Just ask in game and someone will likely answer your questions.
@@dusty052187 I am a programmer myself, so am well aware of bugs :) Actually I am having a lot of fun. I died a few times, usually because I didn't get something. For example, I thought I was heading into the sun and couldn't see where I was going and crashed and burned. As it turned out I had my flashlight on and it was reflecting off the HUD. I'm now an ex-con after being incarcerated for trespassing. I've been fined for landing without proper permissions. I was down to 1000 credits, then started making money doing deliveries, which became profitable once I figured my way around a bug. Now I've rented a ROC and trying to mine a bit, but the first time I was attacked and needed to fend off a hostile, then I found a good load only to be unable to mine, I think I may have been in an armistis zone but not sure I didn't have a gun on. I think I will be happy if I can get back to my starting currency :)
@@slipperson5608 Hi, Roc mining is quite buggy atm, once you have the money it'll be far more profitable to rent a Prospector and mine quantainium in the Iron Halo. Also, to avoid pirates it's a good idea to farm quite far away from outposts, it'll make it quite harder for them scanning the area to look for preys.
@@davidhonnay1540 Thank you for the tip. I finally mined a bit and paid for the rental, plus now have about 50k. I am thrilled. When I started I got the Nomad starter because it mentioned mining and defense. Happily I discovered it can carry a ROC (although at the time I didn't know what a ROC was). I may back up and try hand mining before moving onto ship mining. I can now afford a mining suit. I don't want to spend too much time earning money in case they do a reset with 3.17 which seems to be coming soon.
Bruh the engine was off. I started leaving them on afterwards. I’ve had comments that say both ways… all I know is my experience and engine on never blew away for me, but off did.
This game is like sea of thieves! Super frustrating when you first start out, but when you play it more and get better, it’s absolutely hilarious and beautiful😭
@@CramcrumBrewbringer I never said it was as good as Sea of Thieves.. this game is far buggier and toxic than sea of thieves, just that it's similar in the fact that it's frustrating and overwhelming to get in to, but when you play it alot it becomes more fun and interesting. Sea of Thieves is one of the most enjoyable games I have ever played with a super friendly community. Even when you get attacked and sunk by "toxics" it's genuinely funny to watch people play music and snipe you from the water as their ship sails into the horizon.
First, thanks for watching! Second, this is not a tutorial or a how to play or even something I would recommend you try. This is a fun game to me, however Playing Star Citizen alone can lead to many painful mistakes...learn from my dumbass. Talk to people in chat or friends that have the game and watch some of the newer beginners guides. Third if you do decide to play, use a Referral code to get the extra starter cash. Mine is STAR-NLFV-ZCGM, but if your best friend is teaching you to play use theirs...
you could have grabbed the cargo in the wreck by pressing the yellow button in the cargo holder with your inner thought menu. Also you can go to any medical lab in a space station and set that as your new respawn point so you don't have to respawn at area 18 everytime you die. to avoid ejecting out of seat or to get up off any chair or whatever just press Y and avoid using inner thought menu altogether. never turn off your ship power when you leave your ship on pad or planet. Keeping the power on keeps your shields on and it also makes it harder for your ship to get blown away. just some tips. enjoyed the vid.
Hi Bob ... WTG got a good laugh thanks. even after a year of playing I still feel like a noob... After I 1st got the game I spent 3 days watching new player guilds!
Hey Bob! Just seen the ejection tragedy, I feel for you man, must've sucked. Just a tip: if you want to get out of any seat or bed: just.press.Y. Works like a charm. 😉
on moving ship: it can happen during strong weather
this can be countered by turning OFF the engines with 'i' key before exiting. the ship wont be moved by weather if parked with engines off
Microtech weather socks. Got me a few time trying to land.
I watched an hour long video of a guy playing a game I already know how to play and making all the mistakes possible, and enjoyed every minute. Great content, and love the long form story telling, even if the YT algorithms do not.
Well at least he didn't start on Orison. Ask me how I know....
Yeah I just started SC this week. This literally feels like my play through so far....now I don't feel so stupid
I always have preferred Lorville. I know, everyone hates it but I love it. And I don't get lost. ;)
@@tommyspringer6119 ive put in about 30 hours lately, sooo many fuck ups. one thing i've learned tho, people destroy me in ships, but once i find em on foot its my time to shine lol.
@@the.wayne.bthat just comes with time.
This is exactly the kind of video i was looking for: good length, a lot of content and it gives a idea of the state of the game to people who never even played it. Good work, keep it up!
Thanks!
@@SurvivalBobGaming finally an honest review on this game and how player may feel the mmod in-game .
even the game is on alpha , there's a long way to go but i'm very worried on some mecanics/balance in-game , more i see vids on star citizen more i get less hyped .
It's not even a game yet loool still the best game play I've ever had.
Seriously, one of the most entertainig vids I've seen in a long time. You really know how to have fun with a game.
Thanks a lot! It helps if I know my pain will be entertaining to others...😂
I agree with all 👌
@@SurvivalBobGaming It was, it really was.
Great editing. ^^
you have a weird definition of fun.this look more torture than fun
Wow... I mean....ugh.. idk
General tip for spawning closer to your mission areas - most major ports and cities will have a medical facility in them. If you can find the medical bay/wing, you can set your regeneration in those places, which will change your spawn point in the event you meet your untimely end. If you're the lucky owner of either a Carrack and/or an 890 Jump, you may also set your regeneration point inside those ship's medical bays, which act as a mobile spawn point.
5:40 - There're buttons (yellow light) that'll release the package from its containment. Unfortunately, we just have to know these things sometimes.
7:30 - Your upgrades to your ships (ie. gun changes or shield upgrades) persists through the claim (for now). Your cargo and things on your body however is indeed gone.
8:30 - Bummer. Seems like the missile from the AI damaged your power plant. You can turn off your shields and weapons to try and divert more power back to engines and get away if that happens. (Keyboard shortcut O and P)
9:45 - While trading is very simple/easy and an effective way to make money, trading profit margins have also been significantly nerfed from the early 3.x days. You'll need a large cargo hauling ship to make these runs worthwhile over missions (and you're still risking millions in capital to any unfortunate incidents). Most trading runs will net about 13-20% profit margins depending on the commodity you're hauling.
11:35 - There's actually a neat lootbox at the left corner of that trading hub you were visiting (red rectangular box) - that lootbox in particular would have had some decent free armor which you can now sell for some extra cash (or use) in 3.17.
20:08 - Weather now affects your movement, so if you're running into high winds, your character would brace against it and try to move towards that direction, but with a lot of difficulty (hence the slower movement). Additionally, there is now a default keybind to wipe your helmet visor (Ctrl-X on keyboard I think). Furthermore, yes the high winds can indeed blow away your ship if the engines are unpowered.
General tip - With the reputation system implemented, you'll actually find that there're very high paying missions that are unlocked after you do enough of the lower ones. Even basic box deliveries can pay up to 45k per run at the upper tiers.
27:08 - We've all been there. Good thing the auto-exploding restricted area mechanic is (mostly) gone.
29:02 - Yooooo That's Jumptown. Or at least another version of it. That place is a hotzone when the event is online. Players kill on sight there, so be careful.
30:20 - Security Scans. Hold still if you don't want crimestat until the scan is complete.
30:46 - You can actually wait out the timer on the fine, and it goes away. Can save you some money.
32:50 - Bounty hunting missions are fantastic ways to make money in game right now. No capital risk. Pays very decently for higher end hunts. If you go through the Eckhart mission chain, you'll even have a chance at bringing down an Idris.
34:40 - You can always check your mission history tab in your Contract Manager to double check if the mission was completed or failed.
34:50 - You're not wrong. Mining is where a lot of money is made, BUT only if you're consistently getting full loads of Quantanium (which is volatile and will explode if you don't make it back to the station in time). There is also a major waiting time as you process the Quantanium in the refineries, and your earnings will likely not show up until a day or two later. If you're okay with waiting, then mining is probably the single most profitable activity in the game as of 3.16 and 3.17.
Hand mining on the other hand is a bit slower, but also makes decent money. Alternatively, ROC mining gives the same drops, but has much bigger rewards. The ROC mining vehicle is actually really cheap to buy in-game as well (in Lorville).
41:40 - You can always use the mobiglass galaxy map (F2 default) to Set Destination. This would remove all other Quantum jump markers from your HUD, making it much easier to spot your intended location.
43:10 - She needed either a medical gun or a multi-tool with the medical attachment to revive you. I think there's a way to also right click with the medpen to jab someone else(?), but I've never done that before, so someone else will need to verify that.
45:45 - That's a Carrack
47:40 - Clovus Darneely. Shady-ish character - will probably get you into some trouble if you're not careful in those missions.
49:40 - Those were Nine Tails criminal org NPCs, so you're free to kill them and not get crimestat.
Other than that, this was a fantastic video - after awhile of being in the 'verse, we tend to forget that the New Player experience in Star Citizen is definitely rough. Hopefully these tips help!
Thanks so much!
Brilliant break down of what happened with tips. Cheers for this.
Thank you for going over this, just started playing and a little lost so watching this vid and reading your comments really help a lot, I’m loving it so far even though I’m stuck solo since I don’t like talking much or know anyone personally that plays this game lol
@@GoodOlMericanGamershout out into space Aaron those people are playing the same game as you
Who knows you might even meet someone who stays local 😂👍
Seriously though
Do try and talk to people
You will have way more fun:)
Peace and
Mtfbwy
I just started this a week ago and I’m glad to see someone else struggled with literally everything I struggled with haha finally getting the hang of it! You’ve got great story telling skills btw
Thanks! Glad you’re getting the hang of it!
i just watched a tutorial and was good to go
This is by far one of the most accurate depictions of what the first few steps in SC are like. It really shows that having a good guide to help you along is incredibly helpful. For example ROC Mining for now requires you to fly low and fast above the ground and scan a lot and then land to do it efficiently like that you can make 100k very fast. Going only with a pistol into a bunker mission is a bit of a tricky one many people can do it. I myself always just died. Trading is more of a later game money maker. And Bounty hunting you kind of found the progression system in the end there do a bunch of LRTs until you get higher rank certificication and get to the higher level bounties. Those are really lucrative(45.000aUEC). The Gladius is great for Bounty hunting.
In general the game has an incredibly steep learning curve
At 5:50, the packages in the racks have to be extracted by pressing the yellow buttons to extend the trays. THEN you pick them up.
Yeah, that's one of those things they'll eventually have to improve the UI/Inner Thought system, so hovering off an unusable object with attached functionality on another object (door panel, button, etc) will be "highlighted". Not a high priority for them now given most of the valuable feedback they get to action (bug reports, that is) comes from very experienced players, at this point.
@@RosscoAW nah, ppl just need to learn by trial and error. Dont make this a hand holding game. Skill needs tob e refined
so intuitive lmaooo
@@Erik3E yeah picking up a box requires skill.. sigh. They should just make it easier..
@@Erik3E Non-skilled based, rote, menial tasks shouldn't be more tedious than moving boxes from one spot to another already is. Just make it simple, please. Thanks.
This is the kind of content I really enjoy. Not a pro making it look super easy someone who’s really feeling their way through it showing me exactly how much I can prepare to lose.
I’d like to add the Fudges we’re KILLING ME 😂😂😂
Gotta make sure you shut down engines when you land on planets (keybind i). The way thrusters work in atmo in this game is that they will hold your ship in a hover.
This means that if you leave your ship engines on, and the wind is strong enough to lift any part of the ship up, even for just a second, your underside thrusters will kick in, keeping your ship in the air, and allowing the wind to blow it away more easily.
When you land on a windy planet, press "i" to kill only your engines and the wind shouldn't carry it away, but your shields will still be up so it will still have a little protection while you are inside buying and selling stuff.
Depends on the ship and winds. My cutty black still gets blown away across the pads in highwinds and engine off lol
I'm commenting instead of liking your comment bc I can't bring myself to change it from 69 to 70. So here's a like
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@Omora Not necessarily. When you're out of the ship, the engines keep the ship up, but not hold it in place. So the wind will still blow it away. And then it stays in the air with the thrusters. Making it impossible to board.
How is a massively heavy ship getting blown and not him, waking around? Lol
@@Dilandau88 less surface area for the winds? I've gotten blown around before.
Tip, if you're ever doing combat missions, always take the call to arms mission. You'll get a payout for everyone you kill that has a bounty on top of the mission you take.
After a few minutes I knew this game wasn’t for me but the video was so hilarious I had to watch all of it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good cause you'd just get someone killed.
Just finished. Loved the entire thing. Kept me entertained while driving. And as someone who’s never played this. I was able to see and imagine what was happening with how well you described your experience as I was driving. Thank you!
Thanks! glad you liked it!
Love the video! Great content! And Gayle was awsome! So sweet and helpful
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The reason the Gladius has crappy range is because it comes with military quantum drive, which just guzzles gas. That's why most people trade stock size 1 drives for an Atlas, slightly slower but enough fuel economy that you never need to refuel except at your destination.
The Atlas can be bought at HUR L5 btw, worth the trip IMO
I like to run the XL1
@@S386LWBNM Yeah, but you are not putting one into a Gladius. That's a Size 2.
@@TucoBenedicto what size is the gladius? I haven't flown it.
@@S386LWBNM Its a small light fighter. Among the smallest in the game, in fact.
Which means it fits only Size 1 components (except for weapons).
Just finished the entire video. Seriously, best SC video on RUclips! I now feel like I know exactly what it's like for someone with limited time to play Star Citizen.
Thanks for watching man. I'm guessing I'm not gonna see you in game any time soon. lol
that funny when for you a guy that play an average of 4-5 hours a day is limited time lol.
Agreed..this is first "gameplay" playing video that gives me hope. The feeling is we've been scammed, but this shows a LOT of playability and is honestly inspiring!! Thanks!!post more!
"You don't win, you just do a little better every time."~Star Citizen
Meh.. SC borrowed *that* concept from 'The Long Dark'.
Watched the entire thing. Well done. Thank you for the time and effort to make this video. I love that you don't sugar coat it. I was looking for a good example of starting out in Star C to show my friend, and this was great. I think this game offers so much, but there is a lot of patience required. If you're used to just getting a new game and trying it out,,, this is not that. This is more like a simulation. There's some funny things you did where I thought, man, I didn't even do that! Overall, though, I really thought you displayed an accurate perspective, and I appreciate that. Star C is a different animal fo sho. Thanks again for the great vid!
Thank you! I hope your friend gives it a try!
45:10 if your rental expires while you're out using the ship, it won't disappear on you. You can keep it out for hours and hours past the rental, it just won't let you claim it from a terminal next time.
However, there's also a bug that lets you basically use it forever. You just have to store/retrieve it at the same station every time (i.e. don't claim it through insurance at a different location) so it's not quite the same as owning it, obviously.
But I've had the same rented Prospector stored at CRUL1 for about 2 months now, just used it a few days ago. I'm not sure if it works with all rentals... I tried it with a Connie Andromeda at Orison and it didn't work. But so far it has worked with the Prospector, Cutlass, 300i, and Titan.
One of the best videos ive seen of sc recently. Real new player experience, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
For new players the "Illegal Monitor" missions are the easiest 20k for 5 minutes of play time. You can find a lot of those missions around Hurston. Pretty much any ship can do those missions. You can avoid/ignore the fighters (if you go fast enough they wont even spawn). Just find the 3 red satellites and blow them up and jump away.
I just discovered this last night and now have a nice little pad of cash.
That is correct! (Chris Farley voice)
Except when the navy shows up and destroys one before you have found all 3….
@@1stAkasi You can search for all three first as the timer for them to show up doesn't start until you attack one.
@@goby9011 they show up often after I’ve only found one… and not attacked a thing
Oh my gosh, I just spent an hour watching this and didn't even realize it. LOL. Nice video.
Thank you!
Thanks. Definitely enjoyed your video, and had a few good laughs. Don’t stop making these videos.
Looks like a fun game. Let’s see more man. Well done.
Thank you!
More of a spaceship archvis than an actual game at the moment. This statement will remain relevant for at least the next decade.
@@damingy play the game before you make assumptions about it
@@damingy Yawn
The space combat is polished in function and pace but thats to be expected since roberts basically invented the genre. In between combat can be rough.
6:33 The titan comes with stock gimble funtion. Means this ship will Auto target your opponent if you
First: make sure that your weapons system in the Lower Right HUD corner is on AUTO insteed of LOCK or TARG, use Keybing G to cycle between the 3 Modes.
Sencond: look in the direction of your opponent and hit Keybind T to be able to aim for him.
Bonus:
Default you'll get the LEAD PIP, that shows you where you need to put your nose to hit the Target.
Most ppl. recommend the Second Option LAG PIP instead that shows you wehere your shots will land if you fire them. So you can aim for ciritcal comp. like thrusters.
To change that hit ESC > Options > Scroll down in "Game Settings" little more than half way > search for "Vehicles - Targeting - PIP Reticle" and switch from LEAD to LAG.
I hope yout next Bountie mission will run much Smoother.
Talking about smoother with CTRL+C you can enter and exit decoupled mode so you can shot all around you without changing your direction of flight if you wish :3
Great tips! Thank you!
Not all heroes wear capes folks! :)
@@SurvivalBobGaming Here is another great tip. Hold Y to get out of your seat instead of trying the inner thought method. Never have to worry about accidental ejects again. Great vid and glad you are enjoying yourself.
That's a great hour summarising your first week back in SC. I personally love the early grind where making your first hundred K, then first million is oh so slow and hard but is such an achievement. I really enjoyed it, nice to see a Carrack rightly getting admired on the pad at PO.
Great Video, watched the whole thing. I downloaded this game when it was new and you could only see your ship and walk around the station. You almost convinced to try again, almost:)
awesome more!! welcome back to the verse!
This was awesome! You should definitely make more of these. If you need some folks to play with, I know a few.
I love this video, great job! Unfortunately, it also acts as a prime example of why games need tutorials. Everything started when you tried to travel somewhere and, having failed, ended up needing to change into a new set of cloths. You spent ages trying to then figure it out. That’s not your fault. I’ve seen several people say that this is just realistic because life doesn’t hold your hand but it’s not. In real life you would just put your suit on. The first time you ever put on clothes you had to be taught how to do it by your parents. You couldn’t put your clothes on precisely because this game isn’t a reflection of real life but instead of acknowledging that fact with a tutorial, you were told nothing and are expected to try to just “figure it out.”
That’s not realistic, that’s lazy.
Facts
True… 10 year game and they can’t spend a week on a half assed beginner tutorial
Never mind, I will let it go and just say it was a fun video and please hold Y to exit ships without ejecting.
NICE keyboard layout of all the key bindings that would help and was even in this video.
F11 for full chat or F12 for side chat on/off to ask for help/info.
I played a bit way back when, when there WAS a tutorial 'mission'. If you couldn't figure something out, you couldn't finish the tutorial. As I understand it now, they don't make tutorials because things change so much. Probably they will make one again once everything settles down a bit. But I agree, they could make very simple tutorials attached to specific tasks, such as a button in the inventory screen of your stuff that lists how to do things, such as equip gear, etc.
You can get a free actual person guide online from the website or watch some videos on RUclips. Sure the game itself doesn’t have a tutorial unfortunately but there are ways around that.
I never knew such games existed, I watched it all and loved the walk through. Very entertaining man. I wish I could play it
its buggy and not worth it right now at all.
Then you should really try "Elite: Dangerous", which has been doing the same thing longer and better than SC. (With a LOT less bugs!)
@@Garryck-1 1000% agree its gonna be way better
@@Garryck-1 I'm sure it's good but wow that's a terrible name for a space game lol. Sounds like a generic mobile game
@@Skall-ex Elite is one of the oldest gaming franchises in the world (first game published in 1984) and the "Dangerous" comes from a combat rank you can earn in-game
Had to sub. ❤
Thanks!
Youre on to something with this style of video bro. Even though ofcause it takes ****x more effort and time. I diffenatly shows! Amazing video king. Keep it up.
Fantastic! You created a new genre. Something between review / walkthrough / bug finder but with a ton of fun!!! Watched it from start to finish
Thank you for showing us the grind and gameplay. Too often I see end game talk, advanced strategies, and bloopers. None of those help get a true feel of the game, especially for new folk. My son just got it since it was free this week and started playing it. Yes, I had to buy him 32gb of ram. :) I would so love to play this, but my computer is an dinosaur.
Thanks for the detailed look. I apparently lack the imagination to understand
where all the development time and money went. Some time ago I was willing to try
but an individual was being flakey with the code and saved me the money. Silver lining.
I will happily use your code, if it gets to a point where I know that I could enjoy playing it.
Great video!
Thanks!
😂 absolutely enjoyed this...glad you came back to star citizen. o7
Thank you!
I really really wish you do more star citizen videos I really really liked watching this one its very entertaining and engaging especially because am interested in playing and uts helps me know what to do as a new player because this game can be very complicated
Im working on more vids. Hopefully soon.
Such a great "first time player" video. Engaging commentary, love hearing your random out-loud thoughts in game every now and then (face to ass man I laughed so hard :D ), great footage captured to show the gameplay from an honest perspective. One thing I never considered (having been playing the game for a long time now) CIG are going to have to be very generous on the number of times you can die before your character actually starts taking "permanent damage" (see Death of a Spaceman if you want more info on that aspect) because.. wow.. you sure die a lot haha. Brilliant that you keep on going though. Props to you and hope to see more videos of your journey. And I know you said you are a solo player, but .. SC is a lot more fun with friends :) Have fun, fly dangerous o7
Thanks for the kind words...I knew this would be a painful start but felt it needed to be done. It's how I learn, and can make for some good content along the way. However! I have been playing with friends the last few days and they are showing me the ropes.
I can see that Dead of Spaceman thing backfiring a little, because you can die from bugs even running in a expo wood slope or you get launch into the air or trip on a banana and face first into the ground
"Fly dangerous" could be something that an Elite player woud say
@@luichinplaystation610 Yes, I agree - it is far too easy to die for no good reason right now which means that any negative effects for dying might feel unfair. However, do remember that Star Citizen is still only in public Alpha as a product, so there is still a long way to go until it feels balanced and is (relatively) bug free. And yes, "fly dangerous" does sound like an Elite saying, however I said it as a joke, because almost everyone else says "fly safe". ;)
Yeah I have seen many content creator's first time playing videos. But they always have veteran friends or viewers who help them around, give them the needed tips and instantly tell them if they mess up.
It's really interesting to see someone really trying to grasp it all without the help of someone.
Even I personally just asked a lot in global chat. And at some point like on day 2, some bored veteran tester hang around with me, toured me around, and added me. Then I played with him/her for a couple of weeks, while that player was teaching me how to do stuff.
On a complete tangent, this seems really common in SC. There's often not that much new stuff to do in every patch, and for many old testers/backers the greatest joy is to see someone new being all excited and giddy about all the insanely cool shit you take for granted after years of involvement.
@@stationbobofficial - Yep.. STILL in alpha.. and it's only been years so far! I still maintain we'll have a colony on Mars before SC is released.
I haven't had such a good time with such a long video in a long time. 29:45 made me laugh so hard - thanks for that! Grandiose video, I love it!
You really got the complete starter package! No game can be so frustrating and so addicting as SC. Welcome!
I watched it all! Gonna play this weekend.
Should I wait for the weekend for a game package? Are there going to be special ships or discounts?
@@1davejsutdave1 you should wait for the knock to your head to wear off while you come to your senses
Hey Bob, I really enjoyed this! As someone who bought more than he's willing to admit i'm embarrassingly unable to play the game still... So videos like this get me my vicarious star citizen fix... More please! So much more new stuff to try out! i really look forward to it. You're good enough to do a zero-to-hero series for sure!
As a Elite Dangerous console player with a blade sticking out of my back, I've been seriously considering giving Star Citizen a try. Have had a good time watching content like this.
Because of this an Anaconda will shoot you soon
Ever give it a try?
There should be a free trial week in late May, use his code when signing up
Fleet Week is starting with a free fly on the 20th
i admire your fortitude. Most people would have given up by then, but you kept going. SC is not the type of game that is easy to get into. The bugs are common, and they happen often. Performance issues, among other things. The game can be incredibly fun when things are working.
A lot of the issues you were having were just from inexperience. You can mitigate your issues as long as you take the precautions before hand. I'm sure a lot of folks in the chat probably have explained some of the issues you've had.
I think this was a great video. Keep up the good work
Actually the most honest review of Star Citizen. Others tend to be way too fancying it or then making it seem super duper bad. This is the first review that was honest, simple and truthful. And this made me settle on purhcasing the game for sure.
It’s gotten better since this video. Need to do an update. Still had issues. Just different ones. Hope you enjoy it! Also, don’t be like me. Ask for help in global chat. They are pretty helpful. Just don’t push backspace if they tell you too.
This just popped up on my feed after watching you play SE for 100 days ... You got a sub from me , I probably have combined 8000 hours in SE and SC (7500 in SE) and are my two fave games ... please visit SC again though soon as its night and day bug wise compared to what you came across on this patch ... plus .. salvaging !
Thanks! I’m starting to new SC series in the next week or so. Wind be this edited just a normal play through.
The whole "your ship can blow the hell away" mechanic really surprised me when it was first added. The Cutlass being VTOL depends on RCS thrusters and tilting for forward movement, but when you're landing you have to level out, and when it's windy, the RCS thrusters are NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO STOP YOU FROM BLOWING AWAY!
For future reference. When you keep your ships engines on, the ship is trying to stabilize itself against the ground even when landed. Because of this, things like the wind can send the ship flying because it gets into an equal liberum of G force and engine thrust than the wind is adding a new external force. Its good practice to turn off your engines (not the ship, just the engines) every time you land. It will stop your ship from flying away. You definitely kept me entertained through the video. The waiting is definitely VERY annoying early on, but after a while I think you start to appreciate just how giant the scale is of this game and seems to "embrace the suck" so to speak.
Sounds like a bug not a feature
@@wiredvibe1678 Wouldn't say its a bug, more of an unanticipated result of their physics engine. I'm sure they will fix it eventually
@@tgsphantom if that's not a bug idk what is.
@@wiredvibe1678 its no bug its like not setting parking break on your car on a slope. just hit i key(turn of engines) after landing and your ship will not float away bcs its weight presses it against the ground.... easy isnt it? like setting your parking break in your car ;)
@@Amplexius you probably have a kindergarten level understanding of physics
You need to power down when you land... If it's windy like @21:00 it will blow you ship away as you found out. If you power down it won't do that. As for the getting out of any seat start using keybind Y
I like your vlogs. You get to the point when you speak and the stuff you say is witty and humorous. I like the style of the vlog also. Good job brother.
Thank you!
Your video is so good!
Great first week dude! Honestly looked a lot like my own first steps in the verse. I love how the game doesn't hold your hands and leaves you to discover and learn your way through it.
I'm almost a year into it now and pretty well educated in a few different game loops at this point. I would be more than willing to tag along with you as fps backup or a wing man doing bounties or show you some mining tips just to help maybe avoid some of the frustrating moments. Star citizen has enough of those! Lol
Invitation is always open and is extended to anyone that reads this and would like help in any field. I honestly have a good time acting as a guidance counselor for completely new players.
If I can send you on your way with some direction and life goals I'm happy.
Star citizen has one of if not the best community in gaming and I want to do my part to keep this reputation alive and thriving.
Fly safe
CMDR Bob
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I watched every second. Right after I bought this game, I almost refunded it because I had no idea there was that much to do in game with missions, exploration and all. Quite honestly there is even more that I didn't know about until seeing this video! I'm about to dive back in and give a few of these missions a try! Great video man, really appreciate it!
Thanks!
It took me two hours and joining voice discord on a friendly from global chat to launch my ship from the hangar for the first time
There's way more than what's even in this video
This was awesome, much better than doing the work I’m suppose to be doing.
loved it! watched the whole thing. Thanks for the relatable laughs!
Got this in my recommended and watched the entire thing. Glad to see some folks having some adventures and even when some things don't go their way, are still in good spirits about it.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
This is so cool. i was really hoping star citizen would be like this.... Minus the bugs but that really cant be helped. i havent heard anything about this for soooooooo long im so glad its gotten this far and it looks fun. especially with friends
Honestly, for playing this game your experience, especially in the biginning will be far better if you join an org.
Orgs tend to know most the workaround for any bugs and can help you learn a lot of the easy mistakes to make in the game.
Orgs also make for more entertainment long term as having community run events and the social aspect really helps keep people interested.
I'm definitely biased but I'd personally reccommend Odyssey Interstellar.
We are a lawful neutral org that primarily focuses on commerce but we have something for everybody.
I genuinely love these people and I am happy to consider them great friends.
6:35 gotta fly in decoupled mode. You won't take G-Forces to the face everytime you turn around and instead of playing joust, the enemy will chase you in turn giving you the time to aim and fire.
Alternatively, turn off gsafe and learn how to roll off your gs
This was one of the best videos I have watxhed. I like your way of doing stuff and also they way you talk us through the entire video. I had a blast watching this. O7 Bob
I really enjoyed this video! I have been having my doubts about trying Star Citizen given all I had seen and read to this point. And after your video, that hasn't changed. . . . lol but you had me for 52 minutes and 31 seconds! And who knows, may be in a few years I'll roll the dice. I'm sure the game will still be in development/support.....
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sad to miss the premiere. Happy for the Bob Video. perfection on those edits and commentary game play 😎👌💖💖
Thanks man! sorry you missed it too! We had a lot of fun. I'll be streaming NMS next week.
Watching you play this game makes me appreciate soooo many things about No Man's Sky. That said, I can definitely appreciate a few things about what this game is going for, including realism, challenge, and depth.
Lol
Finding a knowledgeable guide is a darn good way to avoid some of the early pitfalls, such as jumping to a friend and going through the planet. Was glad to see Gayle join in and help out. I will also say global chat can also be helpful, as most people are willing to help a new guy out. Had a couple instances of teaming with people to show them the ropes in there early days mining. Best of luck in the verse Bob.
Thanks!
Yes, I finally got around to watching the whole thing. Thanks for the video, very informative!
Port Oliver...lmao! Great video. This is the new user experience... hopefully they get a tutorial once the game is close to finishing
I agree the fudge bombs did really convey the struggle.
This is the first video I've seen that still makes me want to play this game after I finish it. It's hard to tell what's really criticism around this game and what's angry players. I did enjoy a true starting look at it though
Laughed out loud for real.. I remember those days of learning and dying. I played for a solid month solo when I started and it is so hard learning and making money when everything is trying to kill you. Great video and gl in the verse. P.s. playing with others is the best way to survive and make money.
Love the content man. Subbed!
Thanks!
I watched till the end and enjoyed the offering, coming back to it 2-3 times till the end. A friend send me your link as I am an Eve player. Yours being the third video to see what Star Citizen was all about, the first two left me uninterested while yours intrigued me. I loved the head on crash with Gail. I had a nice chuckle. nice job.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. It’s much better if you play with a group. And safer! Lol
Gail seems like the most goated teammate of all time. Sounds like she’s the friendly neighborhood checkout lady/crackshot gunner who probably knitted a sweater when she was done with the mission.
She is a grandma, but don’t let her sweet voice fool you! 😂
Gamer grandmas are legendary.
Gail... The legend!
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@@SurvivalBobGaming XD
this was a fun video to watch thanks for the vid bob
Glad you enjoyed it
I believe this may be the best video I've ever watched on RUclips. Amazing stuff from start to finish. I felt your pain - Star Citizen seems frustratingly beautiful!
Wow! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Genuine lol’s watching this video dude! Loved it!
Thank you!
FYI you can just press "Y" to exit your pilot seat without risking clicking the eject button. This is the keybind to exit every seat in the game, as well, so its useful to know.
I've always wondered how this game faired. Thanks for the rundown!
Glad to help!
It not actualy done yet tho. But i guess the floating heads and angel arm pose's gave it up :P
Finished the whole video. Thank you for making such an in-depth video for us noobs to watch. Can’t wait to crash a bunch of ships learning how to fly! Lol thanks for the great content
Watched the whole thing.
Always interesting to see the game, that I watched grow from hangar module to its current size, from a newcomer’s view.
Some things were hard to watch, but I do realize that most of sc is not obvious at all.
You jumping through stanton instead of setting your spawn at Everest Harbor.
Same when you went ROC mining: you only see those diamonds within a very short radius, so don’t fly to high, and not too fast, or you just won’t see any.
I think, we should send this one to CIG, so they know when they they should force some hints on the screen, if the player is new to the game.
loved the vid! I kept laughing whenever the "favorite hospital" returned lol
I loved it... it made me laugh loud.
Awesome!
27:20 is everything I wanted it to be lol
You better fudging finish the video! Or at least leave it running in the background. 😆
Huh....?!
11:36 for me XD
"He's trying to stick his head up his own ass" had me in tears xD
100% please keep these star citizen videos coming. Hilarious
Great vid! Watched it all. Subscribed and I hit that bell!
Legend!
Now this was fun. Your experience is mine only you do things bigger. After last night I find myself broke with a fine of 5k and no way to pay it. If I don't die by my own noobness I get taken out by some crazy glitch. I almost finally completed a paying mission but while I was waiting for the elevator to arrive at the final destination I was sucked in outer space. I fought For 20min to get back to my landing pad , got in my small 100i and had to lay down and log off after losing my stupid package. I came back to see my ship getting impounded and a 5k fine. I no longer have 5k. Crap!! You made me laugh about it tho. Thank you for that. Subbed/liked etc.
Glad I could help! 😂 good luck out there!
Like you, I am addicted to the grind. When it becomes too easy, I get bored. I'm really glad you didn't get too frustrated and quit. I have seen too many people do that and I always feel bad for them at the end. SC can be really frustrating, but it is the kind of game you love to hate! It's really hard to stay mad at it. I have been addicted since 2013.
Don’t feel bad for them, this game is a waste
This is a well made example of the early game experience in Star Citizen, bugs and all.
I understand that this is still an alpha but, as a backer from October 2012, I really want to see the aggravating mission-breaking bugs addressed more than anything else - and that includes S42, new star systems, new gameplay loops, and even my favorite ship. When the current Live patch is comfortable to play this game will have so much more of a community from returning players and the brand new ones that are recommended to this game from friends and videos like these.
Glad im not the only one feeling that way. As a new player struggling to make any money, nothing is more frustrating than spending an hour retrieving packages, making it to the delivery site(almost running out of quantum fuel) only for the game to crash as im about to deliver the packages then rebooting the game only to find out that all that progress was lost 😞
Started playing a couple days ago, met some awesome people and one of them gifted me a million aUEC! Best game I've ever played, so ambitious! Every time I think I know most things about the game I'll get a jaw dropping moment! Truly Badass
This is almost exactly how my first several days of S.C. went down. Great video and narration. Thanks.
This was hilarious m8. From the accidental ejections to being scared of red ai markers, this video really captured the experience of a new player. I remember when I myself made these mistakes and seeing a new player enjoy or fight through these experiences was very entertaining. Thanks for the vid Bob!
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Its like GTA in space. Wow. Theres some good potential there. Its visually pretty nice.
The game is beautiful. That’s one of the major draws for me.
@@SurvivalBobGaming that fear when another blip on the radar shows up can be a fun element. Just minding your own, doing some work for a few bucks to buy the things... then some rando shows up in the distance. Are they gonna kill me!?!?!
Probably. Lol
At least there is no griefermobile OP flying motorcyle with guided rockets like GTA.
@@gwoody4003 true! 😂
Watched your video, with a small jump closer to the end, and was surprised to see it actually playable. I never looked into SC before and have been wanting something new to play for a while. I am waiting on Blood Bowl 3 and The Gunk on steam. I have the download going now and it will be interesting to see how it goes. Sorry, I messed up though, I didn't add your referral code. I tried to see if I could add it afterwards but no dice.
This looks like old school bunny bashing the likes of which I have not had since Ultima Online :)
Thanks for watching! My advice would be to ask more questions than I did. This game punishes ignorance. Good luck. Hope you enjoy it!
This game is far more enjoyable when you remember that it's still an alpha. If you ever have questions, the player base is generally overly helpful. Just ask in game and someone will likely answer your questions.
@@dusty052187 I am a programmer myself, so am well aware of bugs :) Actually I am having a lot of fun. I died a few times, usually because I didn't get something. For example, I thought I was heading into the sun and couldn't see where I was going and crashed and burned. As it turned out I had my flashlight on and it was reflecting off the HUD. I'm now an ex-con after being incarcerated for trespassing. I've been fined for landing without proper permissions. I was down to 1000 credits, then started making money doing deliveries, which became profitable once I figured my way around a bug. Now I've rented a ROC and trying to mine a bit, but the first time I was attacked and needed to fend off a hostile, then I found a good load only to be unable to mine, I think I may have been in an armistis zone but not sure I didn't have a gun on. I think I will be happy if I can get back to my starting currency :)
@@slipperson5608 Hi, Roc mining is quite buggy atm, once you have the money it'll be far more profitable to rent a Prospector and mine quantainium in the Iron Halo. Also, to avoid pirates it's a good idea to farm quite far away from outposts, it'll make it quite harder for them scanning the area to look for preys.
@@davidhonnay1540 Thank you for the tip. I finally mined a bit and paid for the rental, plus now have about 50k. I am thrilled. When I started I got the Nomad starter because it mentioned mining and defense. Happily I discovered it can carry a ROC (although at the time I didn't know what a ROC was). I may back up and try hand mining before moving onto ship mining. I can now afford a mining suit. I don't want to spend too much time earning money in case they do a reset with 3.17 which seems to be coming soon.
Imagine all the time that would have been saved if you’d moved your spawn from Area 18 to one of the space stations haha. Loved this video.
Really enjoyed this. If ya ever wanna bop around the 'verse I'm down. I've been a backer since 2016, but following the project since 2015.
That was a Rufffffff week!! love thecontent.. Have fun BOB!!!
21:01 You can prevent your ship from blowing away like that if you turn off the engine before leaving your ship on a windy planet/moon ^^
Bruh the engine was off. I started leaving them on afterwards. I’ve had comments that say both ways… all I know is my experience and engine on never blew away for me, but off did.
@@SurvivalBobGaming I've had that happen in the titan. Only it still blew away even with the engine on cuz it's so small lmao
This game is like sea of thieves! Super frustrating when you first start out, but when you play it more and get better, it’s absolutely hilarious and beautiful😭
Don't you dare compare this shit tier game to sea of thieves.
@@CramcrumBrewbringer I never said it was as good as Sea of Thieves.. this game is far buggier and toxic than sea of thieves, just that it's similar in the fact that it's frustrating and overwhelming to get in to, but when you play it alot it becomes more fun and interesting. Sea of Thieves is one of the most enjoyable games I have ever played with a super friendly community. Even when you get attacked and sunk by "toxics" it's genuinely funny to watch people play music and snipe you from the water as their ship sails into the horizon.
@@CramcrumBrewbringersea of thieves is mid mr Star Wars man child
@@Duomonnnnn How dare you say something so unintelligent to a Jedi Knight.