Should i back star citizen

[GeTecknics]

hey everyone i was wondering the forums opinion on star citizen. i was considering backing star citizen because of how much linus and slick seem to enjoy it. and right when i was going to back it i thought i should ask the forum. i know this game is going to be good but i wanted to know if anyone actually thinks its worth backing it so early before release. also does anyone think they will close backing or just keep doing stretch goals. i know this is a stupid question, because why turn down free moeny, but they are about to reach the 21mil goal and if they close it afterwards i might just go ahead and pledge for the $25 dollar tier but if not and i am convinced that i should pledge i will wait another 2 weeks and pledge the $110 tier any thoughts

[tristan1035]

Go for it, it looks really cool. Put in as much money as you can without damaging yourself.

[upliftsleet1974]

I would not I do not see what the big deal about it is!

[Sarcasm]

With those minreqs, I'd start saving up for one beastly rig first.

[Emperor_Piehead]

I would not I do not see what the big deal about it is!

When was the last time a worthwhile space sim came out?

 

Totally back the game I backed in the original group backers and now have a 325a. If you are still a bit cautious about backing the next part in the alpha coming out is the dog fighter module.

 

should mention that if you buy a package and want a different one you can refund a package for store credit and then upgrade.

[Rekhyt]

They will continue announcing new pledge goals. CR said so in the 20 million chairman letter.

 

I backed it personally and the hangar module has me convinced so far. Looks like it'll be a really great game

[CatCloud]

If you like space ships alot then yes go for it.

[GeTecknics]

They will continue announcing new pledge goals. CR said so in the 20 million chairman letter.

 

I backed it personally and the hangar module has me convinced so far. Looks like it'll be a really great game

yea just checked that out and it convinced me. and they are going to continue  stretch goals now my question is what should i pledge. i see the reserve your ship option is that what i need to buy or do i need the reserve your alpha spot options

[JLCitadel]

yea just checked that out and it convinced me. and they are going to continue  stretch goals now my question is what should i pledge. i see the reserve your ship option is that what i need to buy or do i need the reserve your alpha spot options

 

just buy the regular 110 package, not an actual ship, each package comes with a ship. Buying just the ship, is 5$ less, and leaves out alpha beta insurence etc..

[LightDust]

You can pledge a smaller amount and always upgrade it later.

[Silvercall]

Make sure you buy a package that has game access and not just a ship. My advice is to maybe find someone you trustworthy can buy ships with lifetime insurance and have them buy one for you. You then pay them back. I don't think new backers can get ships with LTI.

[Blade of Grass]

inb4 Ixi

 

Yes you should!

[ixi_your_face]

Okay. The smallest pledge to get into the alpha and beta(s) is $40, now that gets you into the hangar module which is out now and the dogfighting, planetside and persistant world betas afterwords. Not to mention the sweet bonuses you can get by backing now, such as $5~ worth of UEE Credits (the in-game currency)

 

With the cheapest pledge ($30 - Digital Scout) you get 1 ship, the aurora, 1000 UEE Credits (around $1) and the game itself. But no beta or alpha access.

 

With the Digital Mercenary, you get the exact same as the cheapest pledge, but with alpha and beta access.

 

If you'd like to participate in the Alpha and Beta(s) i highly recommend getting the $40 pledge, if not, the $30 is fine.  

I personally own the Pathfinder LTI pledge and an aurora and i'm very pleased w/ my purchases so far and i'm eagerly awaiting the future betas! I'm also thinking about spending more on the game, just because it looks awesome!

 

--EDIT-- (forgot to cover the stretch goals)

 

As far as i'm aware they're gonna continue allowing people to pledge, their goal is to become the first fully publicly funded game AAA game.

 

[Emperor_Piehead]

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well said 

 

If I didn't have anything else on the list to buy I would probably go for the hornet.

[Silvercall]

Make sure you get a package with game access and not just a ship. If you want life time insurance, get someone you know and trust who has original or veteran backer status to buy you a ship and "gift" it to you. You then pay them back.

[GeTecknics]

okay so its looks like im either gonna get the colonel or the freelancer package im willing to go ahead and spend more money now and get alpha access and get so cool swag along with it. the question is now which one i like the fighting aspect of the hornet but the freelancer seems just as capable with much more cargo room but if i get the colonel pledge i get dat sexy usb drive

[GeTecknics]

You can pledge a smaller amount and always upgrade it later.

do you mean i can upgrade to the colonel package later and still get all the swag like the maps and posters and such and still secure my alpha/beta access because alpha only has a couple of spots left

[LancerBG]

rule of thumb for me is don't back/pre order anything unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket. You really don't know what you are going to get.

[Dudenstein]

Its worth backing if you're sure you are going to get the game. It has added benefits backing early and it's Star Citizen!

[ixi_your_face]

do you mean i can upgrade to the colonel package later and still get all the swag like the maps and posters and such and still secure my alpha/beta access because alpha only has a couple of spots left

 

You can do that if you wish. However i don't really recommend that you spend -that- much on a pledge unless you've got more than enough sitting around.

[IdeaStormer]

I'm holding out for Star Citizen II, I hear it will be double as good

 

Better yet, Star Battlefield.

[ixi_your_face]

I'm holding out for Star Citizen II, I hear it will be double as good

 

Better yet, Star Battlefield.

 

Gears of halo theft auto 9 : Star battlefield 2

[IdeaStormer]

Gears of halo theft auto 9 : Star battlefield 2

 

Now you're talking!

[GeTecknics]

rule of thumb for me is don't back/pre order anything unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket. You really don't know what you are going to get.

 

You can do that if you wish. However i don't really recommend that you spend -that- much on a pledge unless you've got more than enough sitting around.

right and right. i am going to back star citizen now with a cheaper pledge to secure alpha/beta access then later on upgrade it to the more costly one. after watching many videos i want the either the hornet or the freelancer and will buy it so why not upgrade the package and get teh swag with it later for 20 more dollars. i was worried and still am that i wont play the game when it comes out so im going with the cheap and if i find myself still very interested in it 2 months down the road im going to get the upgrade if not im only out 40 bucks.

[ixi_your_face]

right and right. i am going to back star citizen now with a cheaper pledge to secure alpha/beta access then later on upgrade it to the more costly one. after watching many videos i want the either the hornet or the freelancer and will buy it so why not upgrade the package and get teh swag with it later for 20 more dollars. i was worried and still am that i wont play the game when it comes out so im going with the cheap and if i find myself still very interested in it 2 months down the road im going to get the upgrade if not im only out 40 bucks.

 

Sounds like a solid plan. 

 

My basic idea for playing is that i dont want to get a ship that's -too- powerful and that i wont grow out of. I want to feel my char progress and have to purchase and work for new ships