Anybody got an extra ship?

Discussion in 'Star Citizen Main' started by GoPackersFTW, Dec 15, 2013.

Anybody got an extra ship?

Discussion in 'Star Citizen Main' started by GoPackersFTW, Dec 15, 2013.

  1. GoPackersFTW

    GoPackersFTW .

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    I'm not totally sure how this works, but it looks like if you have a ship, you also get the game with it. I was wondering if anybody bought an extra ship or anything they found out they won't be using. Once the game comes out I will probably end up buying it, but if anybody has an extra it would be a nice alternative.
     
  2. Phaedo

    Phaedo The Weeaboo Hunter

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    Actually there are only certain packages that you can buy that give you access to the game, just so you are aware. :)

    Cheapest starts at $40.00 USD
     
  3. IOLAR2011

    IOLAR2011 Shoutbox Operator Extraordinaire

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    40 usd for alpha
    30 usd for final release in 2015

    Both are aurora mr I believe
     
  4. GoPackersFTW

    GoPackersFTW .

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    Ah, so you can just buy the game at release and get a starter ship with it?
     
  5. Junkyarddog

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    Yes you can buy the game on release and play but there is some debate on whether you will start with a ship, or you will have to work your way towards one.
     
  6. Kowlefe

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    To our current knowledge, that is unknown but probably unlikely. All the ships are a pre-order package essentially with added perks like alpha and beta. I don't think the game will start you with a ship if you buy just the game because there is a ton of people who plan to crew larger ships instead of their own.
     
  7. GoPackersFTW

    GoPackersFTW .

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    So you can crew a ship until you have enough money to afford one of your own?
     
  8. Kowlefe

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    Correct. I beleive some people, @Jaamaw included, plan to get a constellation. This ship requires 5 men to crew it, or at least that is what I remember, and player crews are much better than AI crews. You can also talk to @Phaedo about the possibility of gunning his turret on his super hornet if they release it again. There are also others around who Im sure wouldn't mind you tagging along with their ship.

    Some people may give you a ship at release as a loaner if you do not have one just to get you off your feet and you have to give it back when you can afford your own.
     
  9. IOLAR2011

    IOLAR2011 Shoutbox Operator Extraordinaire

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    So far this is the only pricing for a package of the release version of the game (about 2 years away) with a starting ship:
    https://robertsspaceindustries.com/store/315-aurora-mr

    There isn't a price for just the game without a ship yet as far as I know. And yes you should be able to crew, get a loan of, or rent a ship from release instead of paying for a ship outright before starting.
    I do not think there is a way into the alpha and beta without purchasing a ship package announced yet. But neither of those have been released yet so people might be able to purchase an access pass and crew with someone who owns a ship at release.
     
  10. Jaamaw

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    ffy
     
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