Star Citizen Ship Downgrades: A Pilot's Perspective
Source: arstechnica.net
"Sometimes, the best journeys involve unexpected detours." – A quote I read somewhere, (maybe on a forum about video games). This is kind of like getting a ship upgrade in Star Citizen and then having to go backward. Sometimes we gotta do things that may not feel right or the greatest. Like this!
The Sweet Ache of Acquisition
Getting a new ship in Star Citizen is like getting a new car. It's exciting, and you picture yourself sailing around the galaxy in a gorgeous beast. A cool futuristic, beautiful vessel! But maybe that first excitement wanes a bit when the upgrade, let's say a really big downgrade happens.
- Ship upgrades can be very costly, so having a good look at the possibilities before we invest is necessary
- Consider the possible reasons why you might want a downgrade to a less powerful ship. Maybe, just maybe you are just trying to move around without making a loud display.
The Harsh Reality: Why Downgrade?
Downgrades, in Star Citizen or real life, can feel pretty painful, eh? Why would anybody, especially hardcore players, even want to go from a powerful and sleek ship, to a more mundane one?
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A loss in some firepower can be expected when we use lower models.
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Changes in your budget or in what you can spend might cause us to switch our purchases.
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Perhaps our tactical requirements don't align anymore.
Comparing Apples and Oranges
How do you compare one ship to another when talking about the possibilities of downgrading? What if it's the kind of a downgrades that you did it willingly and didn't feel too bad about it? We need to use something as a basis for comparison:
| Feature | Ship A (Higher Tier) | Ship B (Lower Tier) |
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| Hull | Robust, thick plating | Light protection |
| Weapons | Multiple large cannons | Single small blaster |
| Maneuverability | Nimble, agile | Stable but slower |
| Cost | High (lots of credits!) | Low |
Question 1: Is there ever a strategic advantage to having a weaker ship?
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Beyond the Numbers: Emotional Factors
Downgrading, emotionally speaking, (well, if this can even happen to people at that level), is like giving up on a lifelong dream. A dream where space travels is available to everyone and each ship comes alive as we use it.
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There's pride and reputation that comes along with having a great ship! It makes us feel really good! A loss is sad.
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Downsizing is sad! I know, this seems tough to hear when you hear words like reputation, pride and status.
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Downward steps, even in games can sometimes be emotionally affecting!
Question 2: Can emotional attachments, and pride for something beautiful, influence decision-making when we consider the downgraded path? What can you do about it?
Practical Considerations
Sometimes a ship upgrade can cause more headaches than happiness, which is exactly the opposite from upgrading it to a better, bigger ship, right?
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You may just feel like having a less advanced ship feels like the best choice at the time, you don't want the stress.
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Fuel usage can cause issues, and if that ship you bought burns lots and lots of fuel. (imagine needing many tanker trucks just to go across a few city blocks)! You don't have to use that for all situations!
Question 3: How does practical concern, like budget or fuel efficiency, impact the choice between sticking to a costly model or getting one at a discounted price?
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The Community's Voice: What Others Say
A lot of gamers I talked to online talked about this issue, a couple from different websites shared this stuff and this helped me! What I've read is really valuable, a way to get valuable insight!
Quote from player 1: "I sold my beloved ship after a major cost hit. Feeling awful! It was hard at the beginning!"
Quote from player 2: "Going back to a small-sized one felt weird and unfamiliar at first, but now it's a blast, actually. Like you are actually just in the scene!"
Quote from player 3: "I tried saving for a brand-new ship upgrade and didn't even save, just didn't know where my money went." So true…
My Own Experience
When I got involved with a spaceship that was a lot more cost effective but smaller I wasn't really sad about it! Sometimes people can think about upgrading, when they have really already reached their capacity, at their limitations. Sometimes even taking that step is great and allows a lot of time to come to new conclusions, think about all aspects before acting upon that decision again, to come to terms with this tough decision or difficult moment.
Conclusions
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So there you have it! Ship downgrades in Star Citizen, just like other things in life can seem pretty grim and emotional sometimes. We have to consider our current requirements and budget first, emotional attachments and pride can even get involved.
Further Considerations
- Examine why we think of downgrades.
- Are we considering selling it later for even a smaller price?
- Could these new purchases also help in a more positive way?
Hopefully this gives us insight and perspectives!
