Star Citizen Jail: A Deep Dive into the In-Game Prison System
Source: hasgaha.com
"Lock 'em up, throw away the key." This old saying kind of describes the Star Citizen jail system. But, is it worth the lockup time in this online space simulator? Let's investigate!
The Hype & History
Star Citizen, a game many gamers are anticipating, is all about spaceships and adventures, of course! The online game features a pretty deep prison system to throw people into for certain wrongdoings or whatever crime they do.
- Is the game system effective?
- Does it work for what the game devs think of?
- Who needs this online feature?
- What's the catch?
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Source: nocookie.net
Getting Arrested – A First-Timer's Guide
Typical Offenses:
- Illegal trade: (maybe stealing spaceship parts, rare planets matter.)
- Criminal gangs: (working with others in crime is usually no good)
- Murder: (violence has always been, uhm..violent! in this digital space)
- Vandalism: (destroy other stuff with no good reason.)
How it Happens:
- A law enforcement agent arrests you. (like a normal arresting person).
- They bring you to a station for process.
- They make sure if you have to spend the time.
The Prisoner Experience:
- Can be irritating sometimes, not pleasant experience (sounds really tiring! lol)
- Is the feeling real and realistic?
Exploring The Facility: The Digital "House"
Now, let's go see the prisons themselves. The buildings are unique and sometimes weird, like old castles or renovated military bases.
Different Types of Prison Environments:
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(Hmm…I am not sure about rehabilitation part…I will need more information.)
Jail Facilities:
- A living cell (sounds boring! lol), to spend your time in
- Public hangouts inside (like you do inside a normal area like a square or what…)
- Mess halls (what? eating and getting food inside, lol…)
Source: gamersofflimits.com
Punishments & Rehab
What is the purpose of having jail cells inside this digital space?! I bet one of them is to keep people from committing crime.
Consequences:
- No flying for some time; it feels very silly but it seems necessary!
- Fines for whatever your action is (for violating the rules).
- Jail time. (Duh! A necessity I believe…)
Rehab (and Its Absence!):
- Possible training courses!
- Education for criminals is important, don't you agree?
- Help for fixing their problem
I can't decide if it is truly a rehabilitation or another punishment in disguise!
Player Perspectives: Is it Worth the Punishment?
Positive Comments:
"The prisons add a nice dimension." (one player's comment)
"Helps in deterring crime."
Negative Comments:
"Jail time feels unnecessary!"
"Is it fair and practical? (a player's opinion, wondering)."
Source: redd.it
Comparison to Other Games
(Is the prison feature actually a big difference from other spaceships game? Should other games do the same too? Is it realistic?)
Game Devs' Statements
Source: robertsspaceindustries.com
(Devs really try to improve. What's the current status?)
- "The ultimate goal is deter crime; maybe this does that?"
Concerns:
Is there a reason that there aren't enough information on this matter? It sounds like it is worth digging in and trying. But I need to dig in further for an effective conclusion and not make false assumptions.
Conclusion: Is Star Citizen Jail Effective?
The system's complexity and player's reviews show how challenging implementing this part is in the Star Citizen game. So, is it worth the space (I am sure a spaceship space, of course!) dedicated to it?
This feature (like a prison) in Star Citizen is just one little bit of a large, huge feature that includes so much stuff. The developers need to listen to player suggestions; maybe these are crucial features too! And, they should make sure all of these prisons fit with the gameplay experience (some players don't like this!). And maybe I also don't need so many prisons…
So, we see this prison system as another interesting detail that might add in different elements to this vast, unique world!
(Overall, the whole system seems complex but exciting, don't you think?)
This long, complex system helps with maintaining balance and safety, not like what it normally does (some say the whole prison thing doesn't look practical for many players).
