IMPORTANT 3.24 Changes - Alpha 3.24 is REALLY shaping up | Star Citizen News

[@pheebs8451]

They should make a Mule tractor variant. Anything up to 32 scu boxes. So basically, a forklift.

[@rhynoemff]

I managed to get to the Kiosk and it opens up the old inventory window. Much better than all the extra windows that added. Also the hauling mission payouts are much more worth doing. The entry level mission went from 4k to 17k if i remember correctly. I've seen a screenshot of the senior missions and they look to pay out more than 100k.

[@alexlw216]

Do you remember the patch number you tested? The one ending in 1908 I think was the last I played but I don't remember the cargo missions being better payouts?

[@Alcowin123]

The game couldn't even function beyond a few minutes.

[@alexlw216]

@@TylerSL92 It has been going well this week, excluding the most recent patch. I'm in Wave 1 and it was rough last week but it's been very playable this week. Typical early PTU issues but things have been improved drastically, he's not really wrong if you're looking at it understanding it's in current spot

[@lordanubis5965]

Seems that most of the spectrum feedback on this patch completely disagrees with you. The old inventory UI is horrible. Worst rollback in history of CIG

[@ichitensho7075]

im glad they upped the pay a bit , it was barely covering the gas/risk of death XD

[@TheVexinator]

yeah, with the possible exception of military variants, I think all ships should be rentable in-game once they are purchasable in-game.

[@snaggletoof1927]

Very glad to hear CIG are finally adding more ships available for renting. Thanks for the update, Mac!

[@Tainted-Soul]

the renting is also a good way to test the ship out to see if it fits what you want it for. I would like to say a part ex with in game purchases

[@messybestie-d7i]

The multitool definitely shouldn't be able to move 16 SCU crates at all unless its being used in tandem with another tractor beam. Maybe cap it out at 8 SCU. Two people using multitools together can move a 16 SCU box sluggishly. Add a 3rd multitool and it moves more freely. 4 multitools should be able to move a 32 SCU crate sluggishly. Adding a 5th allows them to move it more freely and so on. Its a multitool. It shouldnt really be able do any of its functions so well that you dont bother with a dedicated tool whose primary purpose is that function. Theres a reason people arent running around with the dedicated tractor beam. The cost to buy one coupled with the fact that it takes up a primary weapon slot means its simply not worth it most of the time.

[@Zethez]

Thanks for keeping us up to date.

[@CelticHen]

2 of my biggest issues are the payouts for jobs and ship debris but im happy to hear about these amazing improvements

[@Alcowin123]

In my opinion CIG is trying to balance realism versus fun. Box size versus mass is an example. If you make it about mass, just get rid of the handheld. Cause it's not fun to run into 1 scu of something the handheld can't lift. People will just carry the Dedicated tractor around then when they plan on moving things.

[@SolomonTheVengeful]

Thank god the cargo hauling contract payouts are going up. The older payouts were probably only good enough for the cost of running the ship and a good meal. Looking forward to trying out the cargo hauling now.

[@lordanubis5965]

They went back to old UI for item banks, and it is horrible. Worst decision ever.

[@SuperMacBrother]

I’ve heard. I have no idea why they thought that was a good idea to revert it back to the old ways. They will change it back again. ESP when CR finds out haha.

[@lordanubis5965]

@@SuperMacBrother it was quoted as "feedback" but considering it was changed before wave 2. Sadly that feedback can only have come from Wave 1 and Avacados. The current feedback thread for the current build seems to suggest the "feedback" received leading to the reversion may have been a vocal minority. Not many supporters of the current UI.

[@AankerStoneshield]

Good that they listened to the community on the kiosks. I hope they use the UI there to make a new solution somehow, like an equipment manager on that screen, with a paper doll an WPN1/2 slots, the UI feel was good (the transparent windows of the old inventory management are not the best) but obviously the functionality poor

[@Sarioah]

Honestly it kinda feels like a lot of the design work is already staring them in the face; use something similar to the narrow inventory / equip screen from the new loot menu, slot it up above the “main” / local inventory screen. Or turn it on its side and have those slots on the left, “local” inventory on the right. Implementation is going to be much more involved than that OFC but they *have* to settle on something that’s single screen. The UI before you opened the old drawer was still nice to use so it’d be great to see it re-integrated somehow

[@the_steamtrain1642]

@@Sarioah yeah, I did hear the main reason the drawer was a thing was because the itembanks share a lot of backend code with the freight elevator, so it's mainly a backend thing

[@AankerStoneshield]

@@Sarioah that would also be good. Anything to streamline the access inventory->equipped and ready for action process is an improvement I think the depth of SC inventory management should come from the choices one makes, in terms of what to bring along and what not, and how to prepare one’s ship for eventualities and contingencies. The equipping process itself should be smooth, translating decisions to gameplay as fast as possible

[@Desenrad]

Only CIG could take the incredible potential of a junkyard in Pyro and dilute it with gameplay mechanics that feel more like magic than immersive experiences. Instead of genuine, hands-on repair gameplay, we get terminals that magically spawn components, and dust that somehow fixes our ships. Despite claiming there's 'more scrap in the scrapyard,' it's just static assets with no real interaction. Where’s the ability to salvage parts from derelict ships or stock up on components to repair our own ships? Imagine the depth of gameplay if we could actually perform the repairs ourselves, create tools, and offer our services through a request system-true repairman gameplay with real consequences and rewards. It’s mind-blowing that CIG is rolling back on so many exciting possibilities the community has been dreaming about. Why focus so heavily on ship sales instead of building the groundbreaking game you’ve promised? The potential for a truly immersive universe is there, but it feels like it’s being overshadowed by a flood of new ships that bring little to no new gameplay. Gamers just want a game to play, not just to collect 3D rendered models. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to create something truly legendary.

[@cybronmv6265]

Agree. I genuinely can’t understand how hard it is to focus on gameplay instead of selling ships.

[@hirofortis]

well, the tractor beam changes make sense. really want to get my hands on this update. :)

[@Macskinny76]

They did the change to the inventory so it wouldn't be all in one spot. Better for balancing I'm guessing.

[@brimstone5931]

I could've played at wave 1 and I am so tempted to play after watching this but to be frank I just know there will be a few more patches to come even after it goes to the PU. A nice little update Mac, thanks for sharing

[@XMathiasxX]

Love the videos Mac, keep up the good work

[@everettumphrey]

Thanks Ryan have a great weekend

[@shaddouida3447]

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[@Citizen-Nurseman]

What they've done is good for now what u want to do next is to have MASS determine exactly what u can move So 32SCU of hydrogen might be doable with a small MT, but 32SCU or Iron is impossible for the small MT

[@RudiLV]

I spawned my ship tried to land to land in space station. I had hanger open but it was reasigned. Second atemt to have hanger asigned to land ship despaned. If i had it loaded with cargo i would have lost it.

[@mr.u3078]

PU is like buying a happy meal, but you only get the box with nothing in it

[@redbarchetta8782]

I honestly forgot 3.24 was suppose to be in August. Guess it might make October.

[@sebc8938]

It was supposed to be 3.23.2. All the content of 3.24 was supposed to be in 3.23. So it is already at least 3 month late.

[@Suranfox]

How to hauling missions for the Hull-C work? How do I request the cargo from mission and from personal inventory to be loaded?

[@larryrankine8088]

Ryan, do you have any insight into when the next wipe might occur?

[@skepticalpianist3266]

its really shaping up its coming out this week next week the week after look how good they are doing theres no lag its expected to come out this quarter next quarter next year up down left right a b

[@honoryhonra]

So they haven't fixed the Hull C cargo gameplay yet in a cargo patch

[@MarkWolford-on6us]

Thanks Mac. Open PTU here I come.

[@archaic78]

Okay, so is the Hull C actually able to load cargo now?

fuunny they listend to the inventory feedback but deaf and silent on MM lol unreal

[@RocketLR]

Whats the point of grinding missions? What can i do with credits at this state?

[@Sholto_]

Hoping they restrict the tractor beams distance - it's arcade hilarity distance right now.

[@SuperMacBrother]

Just played recently on the ptu and the range of the multi tool tractor beam is now 20m which feels much more realistic 👍

[@christopherwells4253]

WOOT! mad it to wave 2! I'm not really important LOL😅

[@Patchaism]

no fix on roc mining cargo trade ... sad/not surprised

[@xugans99]

I like the idea of the changes to the multitool tractor beam and agree with you that it should be based on weight. The multitool should not be the go to beam to move big heavy objects, though I guess the weight will have to be an interesting thing to look into as I am sure the multitool in SQ42 will be used to move objects around to solve puzzles and progress through areas

[@Alcowin123]

I disagree with this entirely. It's no fun and is frustrating to have to play "what's in the box?" To know what tool you will need. Everyone who knows they will deal with cargo will just carry the big tractor. I think it should just be by size and the 32s can only be lifted by ship tractors. The big tractor does 8s and 16s... and 4 is max for the handheld.

[@xugans99]

@@Alcowin123 fair counter point, but if ship tractor beams can only move the 32s that will cause issues in the hangars moving to/from the freight elevators, or with the cats whose beams can't even see the inside of the cargo hold. So for the multi and dedicated, maybe not by weight but definitely have some sort of size restrictions

[@jedmorris79]

Part of wave 2. Still can't participate in testing. Guess it is slow at adding people.

[@Desrtfox71]

Did you copy your account to PTU?

[@ninxortiz790]

what do they mean by Ship Debris physic?

[@Brian-jy7dd]

Are we there yet? No? Okay, I'll wait.

[@dimitrirouge5568]

so many ??? I saw only one change ...changing nothing in the game. like invent again the wheel for me ... this patch is almost empty and not finished, the visual of the ship on the hangar are horific, passing trough the floor, shaking like hell ... I doesn't want to show that to my friend.

[@steppahouse]

19000s...19000s everywhere...

[@hirofortis]

So what ship is that at 3:56?

[@jamesg6323]

I think the misc reliant

[@MrFoster91]

life is a time sink, and now star citizen is even worse than before. I have a funny feeling the loading grind will get stale real quick and kill trading. all own is a carrack and now that's useless thanks Cig I only have two hours a night to play if that, at least I can spent more time with my kids and not wait in my Hanger for cargo to be loaded, or better yet go play other games so my time isn't wasted.

[@thechroniclesofcriss942]

when you said "16" you meant "24", right?

[@elotrixelotreck]

Like if you think that he should upload Offgrid videos again 👇

[@SuperMacBrother]

I’ll like that comment too. They’re coming back for 3.24. Maybe even while in ptu 👍

[@elotrixelotreck]

@@SuperMacBrother Cool!❤️

[@samuelrazzore4521]

How would one unload a carrack?

[@MrFoster91]

you don't. You can get 1scu boxes and take them trough the garage 450 times lol. I'm in the same boat, I own one ship and that's the carrack. CIG have made the game unplayable for me. only have two hours a night to play if that, and I'm not going to sit and wait for cargo to be loaded automatically I rather just go play something else so my time isn't wasted.

[@Desrtfox71]

Pay to have it done automatically.

[@sango754]

Feeding the algorithms.

[@jimbobhootenanny4440]

Why is the carrack rentable LOL you can rent a paper weight o boy 😅

[@Dr_Chandra]

so many bugs

[@lanceobe6801]

Shaping up? Lol it's a mess

[@arcadealchemist]

THE ELVATOR and DOOR need to just function on a Turn style system and stop making timers for doors instead have BODY location in the elevator as he indecator for the door to close the doors should only close if someone has entered the lift and and pressed a button. the door should open and wait for all occupants o LEAVE the lift or the button to be pressed. remove all buttons from all elevator sides and have 2 buttons only like a hospital or hotel You place one button wait for ONE elevator to open would work for every location bar the hangers hangers needs to become turnstile based entry i don't want elevaors for hangers foreverr i want a shuttle drone that takes you to hanger pod to. things that annoy me the fact they are tweaking the tractor beams and shouldn't optmize each ones function aat 100% battery life 50% battery life and 10% battery life. and make the battery charge the factor on how performance functions but weight should be the limitation factor. (it drives me nuts how simple problems can be and how complex the solution becomes) MUltitool should be "WEIGHT" dependant for charge requirement the charge requirement for a multitool should be like 2 tons in gravity then 16 tons for maxlift and then scale the size for mounted. the gimble on the MPUV Tractor is really bad and not stable the cutlass black one doesn't even work

[@merclord]

I missed the patch yesterday but it makes so much more sense. Having the item bank display ship components, furniture, ship weapons never made any sense in the first place and to be honest I'm still against the whole idea because this game has enough built-in time sinks. We don't need any more added to game. Swapping out gear used to be simple and fast, now it's just an unnecessary pain in the butt. I don't care about immersion when it makes a slow process even slower. I'd rather keep the "magic bag".

[@tynrova9639]

You're definitely not going to like it when you can't armor/weapons while piloting then.

[@merclord]

@@tynrova9639 You're absolutely right. Landing and running to an item bank just to pick up some extra med pens, or drop off some looted gear is a waste of time IMO

[@rixxy9204]

Who cares. Since everything gets wiped I guess I'll wait for 4.0

[@BearanormalPodcast]

@@rixxy9204 bro, you ok? Need a friend?

[@morbidcorpse5954]

Good grief. Is everyone on KZbin British?

[@firstjayjay]

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[@ak4tseven246]

o7

[@eastly2009]

Well this aged poorly

[@Alkyps]

GAME IS ON BRINK OF DEATH

[@Alkyps]

STOP the hype and all this upcoming bullshit, game is shit