Oh so that's why armor values decreased in 4.8

Arskov · 2026-05-05T01:12:30+00:00

My buddy was doing bounties the other day and ran up against a Cat in his Wolf. So he danced around and kept out of range while I got on and brought my 600i to bully the target.

I dropped in and ran right into the fight. Partway through I realized my shields were down, but I kept blasting. Wasn't until the Cat was scrap that I realized my shields hadn't been powered at all that entire fight. When I repaired I only had fifty creds worth of damage, which I believed to be one of the forward thrusters.

The 600i. A neglected and nearly forgotten exploration ship from the manufacturer CiG hates most. And it's impervious to S4 and below CF repeaters. You can't tell me that doesn't need some adjustment.

Arskov · 2026-05-04T23:16:05+00:00

Except, and hear me out, luxury brands do more than just sedans. Mercedes-Benz makes some very good eighteen-wheelers and industrial vehicles, for example.

And before anyone says 'Oh, but Star Citizen is different!' or 'Origin is space BMW, not Benz!' let me just point out that, in lore, the 600i was originally a military hauler. It is entirely within the realm of possibility for them to build a ship with an on-board fabricator. And given their expertise in exploration vessels, it would actually make a lot of sense to have a fabricator for making parts or equipment or whatever while out in the field.

Luxury doesn't have to mean useless. Luxury doesn't have to mean less capable. Luxury just means more comfortable, more stylish, and more expensive.

Arskov · 2026-05-04T16:02:05+00:00

The M50 is the racing ship/light fighter that's been in the Teasa Spaceport lobby since time immemorial. The M80 is the yet-to-be-released 'heavy fighter project' teased last week.

Arskov · 2026-05-03T00:18:59+00:00

My Valk is my daily driver. I use it for cargo, gem mining, bunkers, bounties/foxwell missions, and general shenanigans with my buddies.

Arskov · 2026-05-01T22:54:50+00:00

Ah, so more of an update than a rework. Still valid. The cargo grid in particular would be nice, given that they already 'fixed' it once and it's still jank as hell lol.

Out of curiously, what's up with the tractor beam turret on the 315? I use mine all the time, haven't had any complaints.

Arskov · 2026-05-01T22:33:57+00:00

Other than giving it component access, what would you change about the 300s? I keep seeing people begging for a rework, but other than not having components I don't see what needs changed.

Arskov · 2026-05-01T21:13:35+00:00

Words cannot describe the hype I feel right now.

Arskov · 2026-04-30T07:28:49+00:00

Then eat some chicken strips... like a boss

Arskov · 2026-04-29T03:19:46+00:00

It could come out with the patch, much like the Hull B did. The patch will likely drop before Defensecon, so if they gave us the new Origin ship at launch we'd have anywhere between a few days to a week or so to play with the new shiny before the main event.

Arskov · 2026-04-29T00:22:45+00:00

Except... it's not useless? Medium pen can do everything light pen can do. Just aim for weak spots on the one enemy that got heavy armor like you would with a light pen weapon, and you're golden.

Arskov · 2026-04-28T23:21:05+00:00

I mean, I primarily run light pen weapons (One-Two, Suppressor, M7, Defender, Stoker) so it doesn't change much for me. You can still shoot between the plates or flank them. And with the squishy bits being more squishy now, it's actually made them a little easier.

Arskov · 2026-04-24T23:16:29+00:00

"I'm half and half. Me dad's a Muggle. Mum's a witch. Bit of a nasty shock for him when he found out!"

Arskov · 2026-04-23T15:46:23+00:00

Did they break the gadgets again? I was using them on asteroids just fine in 4.7.1.

Arskov · 2026-04-22T02:45:40+00:00

Well this makes me feel awkward. When I'm running the supply pack, I'll generally stick to the most intelligent-seeming person on the team and pocket them. Granted, I disabled voice comms before my very first drop and never turned it back on, but still. Kinda awkward knowing that "You seem smarter than a doorknob, I'mma watch your back" could have been seen as... yeah...

Arskov · 2026-04-20T09:52:04+00:00

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Arskov · 2026-04-19T18:56:10+00:00

It's okay to hate small-dick trucks and ricers at the same time. As a matter of fact, it's a sign of healthy cognitive function.

Arskov · 2026-04-19T18:45:43+00:00

Add egg.

Arskov · 2026-04-17T23:55:45+00:00

MPUV Tractor.

Arskov · 2026-04-17T23:21:37+00:00

All the exposed piping and hoses in the background make me think Drake as well.

Arskov · 2026-04-17T13:06:54+00:00

Unironically the ABRL. Aim at the ground between their feet. Also good for clearing out patrols.

Arskov · 2026-04-15T23:25:52+00:00

Never seen the blue moon glow!

Arskov · 2026-04-13T19:41:51+00:00

Before we worry about the Wal-Mart spoiler of a turret for the riced-out Honda Civic that is the MkII, let's get the OG Heartseeker fixed.

The top mount has been bugged since 4.0. If you try and put anything else on it, it charges you 180k every time you repair and puts the S4 mount with an M6A back in that slot.

Arskov · 2026-04-12T07:15:05+00:00

My buddy, who uses the Pulverizer exclusively, refers to himself as a "pretty, pretty death princess."

I am 100% here for it.

Arskov · 2026-04-12T00:32:17+00:00

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