Star Citizen Ships: Your Galactic Hangar Essentials
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Source: nocookie.net
"A ship is like a home on the high seas, my friend," my uncle used to say, and I totally get it! Imagine exploring the vast reaches of the universe in a custom-made ship, and then you need the right spot for when you are ready to make some upgrades. Star Citizen lets you do that, but choosing the perfect ship for your journey can be daunting, especially when docking possibilities are a key. Let's dive in!
Choosing Your Starship: Considerations
So you want to take the leap into Star Citizen. Awesome! What's the first thing to do? Get a ship you want, to take you across the star-strewn skies! A lot goes into this decision – budget, gameplay style, the feel you're looking for! Do you need something huge for crew carrying or just you? Think of your spaceship needs – big cargo holds? Maybe a fast spaceship. That might lead you in specific directions, towards certain models.
Size Matters: Cargo Holds and Space!
- Smaller ships (like the Carrack) can hold more than you need,
- Medium-sized ships (the Mustang Alpha) provide good range,
- Large ships (the Starfarer) come with all sorts of storage and extra places for everything! (crew)
Speed and Handling – Cruising Around in Space!
Consider these points when making your selection:
- How important is speed to you in this experience? (High speed ships take more time to load but move quicker).
- What kinds of missions will you be focusing on?
- Are maneuverability and agility your preferences, or will a more sturdy, spacious ship be necessary for heavier, longer journeys across the void of space.
Source: sckships.com
Budget is a Friend, Too!
- Starter ships like the Hornet are great first choices because you can get into it fast and have time to save to get what you like (which you want eventually anyway)!
Docking Dilemmas (How Can We Dock Our Spacecrafts!)
Now, here's the thing – docking is part of the adventure, even though there are plenty of places that will come and go to meet your space desires.
Types of Docking Points in Star Citizen
Source: artstation.com
The variety is HUGE in Star Citizen:
- Small hangars can host a multitude of craft
- Big docking stations offer all sorts of spaces, making room for every sort of craft!
- Planetside platforms can get you anywhere!
Choosing Ships Suitable for Specific Locations
Different space-ships are ideal for specific docking stations.
- Some ships, because of their size, are better at getting close to a particular docking spot, meaning it can easily park in specific areas that some may find to be limited in space for other kinds of spaceships, and in general have the potential of doing this
- Think about your space travels, think about your ideal experiences, where do you see your favorite location and why are you choosing this particular vessel (that works with that)?
Star Citizen Docking Overview
(A little helpful overview, in order)
| Ship Name | Size | Typical Docking Requirements | Docking Station Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenger | Large | Bigger spaceships, need for long travels, high speeds | Moderate |
| Carrack | Medium | Ideal for getting into many places, has medium sized docking needs | Very frequent |
| Mustang | Small | Easy for moving quickly in the game, docking can be done swiftly | Highest |
Questions, Feedback, and Concerns from Others
"I'm just so scared to miss an upgrade, which will then affect where I dock the craft!"
- Comments and Questions like these are totally understandable and common!
Common Issues Faced While Docking!
Many say they feel like a simple movement to a better location needs some sort of planning and understanding, to help choose your next step when dealing with ships in docking.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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How do you deal with a very large docking station and lots of ships wanting to move at the same time?
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What can one do when encountering space combat situations that might disrupt or ruin your docking attempts?
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How do you improve your choices to suit better for ships that move really fast!
Expert Tips!
A little bit of advice might help:
- Pre-plan your docking strategy (map out everything you'll need!).
- Practice makes perfect, but in reality: it always seems that people need a bit more guidance here! (you can look at forums for support if need be!)
My Personal Experience
This whole experience of Star Citizen ships and docking feels like a puzzle! (and I, a few months into it) – it's very cool (It feels that you just got into something fascinating and exciting in space-faring). To me, finding the perfect craft for each job has always felt important, finding the right dock even more so, I just think we could all feel better understanding the needs better when it comes to these two elements. So cool. So good!
What About the Future?
Future updates to the Star Citizen game should make sure that any updates work very smoothly, docking should continue to make improvements too. For me, more attention on improving docking mechanics, and a very big one: adding a larger level of ship variations, so the right ship ends up docking. Maybe someday, players will even have a larger system for customization. This will just keep the fun alive in the journey.
Overall Recommendation
Star Citizen offers a wonderful galaxy to explore, and for me choosing ships and docking points has always felt like finding that home on the high seas. Make sure your vessel meets all of your needs, have patience, make the process work best for your experiences, take your time! Embrace the fun. Happy flying!
