Star Citizen: Does Your Starship Survive the Wipe?
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A Deep Dive into Player Assets in Star Citizen
"A ship without a past is like a movie without a plot." – (Your name, or a made-up writer for personal touch)
Hey there, space enthusiasts! Ever dreamed of owning a spaceship in Star Citizen, cruising through the cosmos, maybe battling aliens or pirates, then all is lost after a wipe? You're not alone. This article, exploring Star Citizen, will cover the question: do you keep your ships after a server wipe?
Understanding the Concept of a "Wipe"
A server wipe in Star Citizen is like a big reset button for a massive online universe. Everything is fresh; like starting a new game, everyone gets a clean slate, and often means, the data on player assets and stuff they created (including ships) are reset. Important points are:
- Servers have many reasons to "wipe" data
- It clears existing content from the database and sets everything to a pre-set condition
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Ship Retention: The Crucial Question
So, the big question is this: does Star Citizen erase your lovingly created space yachts after a server wipe? Honestly, it depends. The important thing is figuring out how the reset system in this online universe operates, because that determines ship retention
A Quick Glimpse of Ship Retention:
A simple answer isn't there.
- Ships acquired before a wipe typically don't disappear (most players feel safer if their ships aren't touched after hard wipes)
Data Structures and Persistence
This system of player ships, accounts and items are basically stored on large databases. After a server wipe, if something wasn't copied or moved (to an extra-safe backup), it could vanish forever, which is like losing all your trophies after an all-nighter gaming session, and feeling hopeless when you start again from scratch.
Players do have chances to be cautious about saving their ship-data safely before the wipe
What Happens During and After a Wipe?
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Several aspects need examining, to get a clear understanding:
What's Kept/Deleted
Some important assets are generally backed-up and protected when a wipe is announced
(1) Backups & Saves
Servers may have safeguards in place, preventing the erasure of valuable players' assets, which keeps their progress from disappearing
(2) Persistent Inventory (in general)
Most stuff on accounts tend to survive wipe events
(3) Player Characters (Profiles):
Accounts do survive; it's important to remember and ensure login information and any sensitive credentials related to their profiles remain safe!
The "But What About My Ships?!" Moment:
Here's a breakdown:
- Often players' purchased ships are kept
Examples:
(Examples should be of purchased ships):
- Players who bought ship from in-game shop normally won't lose them
- Free, non-purchased ships do get removed though.
Other Factors That Might Impact Ships During Wipes
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(Players may see many factors, from the store or some announcements!)
Time Before & After Wipes
Many sources do say that some servers take proactive steps, protecting assets when wiped
Types of Wipes
There's often a range of possible scenarios in relation to this:
- There could be different reasons why a server or content (or ships and players' assets) is getting wiped
Analyzing Player Perspectives
Hearing players, you often see this is a major point of discussion, players discussing various experiences! There are positive points too.
Examples of positive responses
- Star Citizen players generally believe a wipes provide opportunities
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What Other Players Say:
One player mentioned: "Losing your progress makes wipes pretty upsetting, I gotta prepare, maybe!" While some comment "No matter, as long as the ships stay…"
Summary and Conclusion
The short story is complex. Ship survival depends greatly on purchase history or other similar variables. In reality, the wipe will depend largely on:
- The policies and procedures the developer sets for managing wipes
- The precise circumstances of any particular wipe
There's always potential confusion, as different things may or may not happen each time. Ultimately, keeping backups (data copies) to minimize risks related to wipe scenarios could be quite a relief (even though they might not feel so necessary, right?!)
Keep these things in mind if you want your space yacht to be a spaceship that will always be around! Hopefully, you found this helpful and insightful, especially if you are interested in space simulation.
(Note to Readers: This is a fictionalized, made-up scenario for example.)
