At a backers-only event at PAX last week, Roberts Space Industries Chris Roberts showed off the game’s dogfighting module, to the glee of the crowd in attendance. And now, thanks to the magic of the internet you get to watch Star citizen’s dogfighting in action. Be warned: It’s very, very buggy.
When it works, it’s rather pretty, but with the game still very much in alpha there’s a lot going wrong. you’ll see interface glitches, AI going bad, targeting issue and rather broken physics all of which culminates in the rather awkward ending of this video. You’d imagine with hat $42 million in the bank they’d have better Q&A.
The Dogfighting Module will feature five game modes, such as Battle Royale and Capture the Shore and should be available to backers at the end f this month. It was meant to be available in December, but has been delayed..for pretty obvious reasons. some backers, are, rightfully, starting to become a little upset.
"As I write this, the Star Citizen team is all around me hard at work on the dogfighting module," Roberts wrote in February about PAX "… The team is scurrying to take care of thousands upon thousands of necessary details: variable damage states, HUD detailing, weapons cameras, engine sounds and countless other things that go into creating an immersive space combat experience. At this point, we can now regularly dogfight here in the office."
If you have half an hour to spare, you can watch the entire panel here.
Last Updated: April 14, 2014
Unavengedavo
April 14, 2014 at 15:06
I am going to get PETA to petition against calling it “Dogfighting” as this promotes animal abuse!!!!!
(Hey, we have had everything from sexism to LGBT discrimination today so why not this?)
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UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
April 14, 2014 at 15:09
Could we still keep cat-fighting plz?
Unavengedavo
April 14, 2014 at 15:13
That is for PETA to decide!
(actually I am just hoping for more ads like these https://www.google.co.za/search?q=PETA+ads&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=kN5LU6_eD-yg7Ab83YGIAw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=643 )
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 14, 2014 at 15:14
Is there mud-slinging involved?
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
April 14, 2014 at 15:15
Mainly KY and a medium sized blow-up pool. Also bikinis…
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 14, 2014 at 15:15
O_O
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
April 14, 2014 at 15:17
YOU’RE MY BOY BLUE!
Also if you don’t get this joke go watch Old School RIGHT NOW!
Jonah Cash
April 14, 2014 at 16:58
If they don’t get it then it is probably too late for them anyway!! Think he went out with a smile did Blue!! I know I was smiling all through that part of the movie!!
Rince Striving Abomination
April 14, 2014 at 15:27
Just make sure you leave out images of Darryn! You have been warned!
Unavengedavo
April 14, 2014 at 15:28
That is still a work in progress, all shall be revealed
Rince Striving Abomination
April 14, 2014 at 15:31
Is this likely to break the internet?
Unavengedavo
April 14, 2014 at 15:33
Hopefully
Jedi JJ
April 14, 2014 at 15:44
F*&( PETA
A 2 EL POLLO DIABLO?
April 14, 2014 at 20:41
I’ll just leave this here…
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 14, 2014 at 15:11
Must admit, I lol’d when he flew out the hanger & immediately crashed his ship.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
April 14, 2014 at 15:11
lol’d right along with you.
Very excited for the game, but also very much aware of how much work still needs to be done!
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 14, 2014 at 15:14
Indeed, but it’s starting to take shape – which is good to see. And for the record, I’m not one of the upset backers.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
April 14, 2014 at 15:16
I backed it like last week… So I am not agitated or anything. Just financially finally could burn R700… xD Good to be part of the backers though! I feel ready!
Jedi JJ
April 14, 2014 at 15:45
I cried realising I have to use my phone to be able to watch the video at work
Rince Striving Abomination
April 14, 2014 at 15:58
At least you realised this time! 🙂
Jedi JJ
April 14, 2014 at 16:02
Thank you Master Rince. You have shown me the light.
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 14, 2014 at 16:11
What is he a master of, exactly?
Rince Striving Abomination
April 14, 2014 at 16:20
Everything!
BacchusZA
April 14, 2014 at 15:30
You know that new meme on 9GAG, the one of the picture of the fat-bastard cat with the really covetous “I wants it, give me my preciousssssss” expression?
With the caption “Heavy Breathing”?
Yeah, that’s me right now when it comes to both Star Citizen & Elite: Dangerous…….
Admiral Chief in Space
April 14, 2014 at 20:08
That cat is Llew’s favourite meme!
Jedi JJ
April 14, 2014 at 15:44
Thank you. Yes.
Devourer of Small Bunnies
April 14, 2014 at 16:21
My eyes jsut had sex with the screen. i hope my boss didnt see. Too excited for this.
Jedi JJ
April 14, 2014 at 16:22
I’m trying to figure out what that would look like.
(please don’t tell me)
Devourer of Small Bunnies
April 14, 2014 at 16:38
Theres loads of… squishing.. if you know what I mean
Tim Young
April 15, 2014 at 07:44
Pretty sure the physics was one if the things that worked flawlessly, and I didn’t see any problems with the HUD at all.
I’m an old backer, and my excitement was only strengthened by the reveal.
Kromas
April 15, 2014 at 08:30
And the way it looks now I am willing to back even more money. This is not a game anymore. It is a love letter from Chris Roberts to Wing Commander fans.
BacchusZA
April 15, 2014 at 09:11
I keep having to tell myself to not spend more money on this. I’m already up to going on R2k, & every time I look at the Connie or the Idris, I start to drool & my credit card starts to cringe…… :/
Warren Lombard
April 15, 2014 at 13:00
I see a divorce in my future with this game….
Johan du Preez
April 15, 2014 at 13:27
OMG NO I cannot spend more money on you!!!!! I just got 10 nerdgasms