New Players Guide - Star Citizen 2023

Star Citizen can have quite a steep learning curve for new players so I'm hoping that this video will give you the best start in the Verse!
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Thank you to the wonderful Anorii for the awesome backing music - Nebula One!
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00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Channel Credits
01:43 - Account Creation
02:56 - Which starter pack?
04:40 - Getting into the PU
05:52 - First Steps
07:32 - Shopping & Inventory
10:58 - Getting to the spaceport
11:35 - ASOP Terminals
12:13 - Flight Basics
23:00 - Eating & Drinking
24:12 - Setting Spawn
25:13 - Contracts / Missions
32:38 - Bunker Missions / FPS
37:21 - Ship Upgrades
39:17 - Bounty Missions
40:33 - Arena Commander
44:30 - PU Rentals
45:01 - Buying ships in game
46:25 - Final Thoughts

[@wyclefgian1937]

A little recognition for one of the bes, most underrated Star Citizen KZbinrs out there. The amount of content I‘ve consumed from you warrants a little thank you. Go buy yourself half an A1

[@LoudGuns]

Mate thank you so much! Although I may already have slipped and picked up an A1 😂 Myself and MrsGuns will have a stately burrito dinner in your honour! 🌯

[@Dux_Sux]

I wouldn't call someone who can't do even basic editing as underrated

[@MrNickcrush]

@@Dux_Sux show me on the doll where he touched you...

[@stretchypants999]

​@@Dux_Sux Go cry about it

[@Thatguy-fg4fp]

@@Dux_SuxHAHHAHAHAA I just checked your channel to see if you had made any videos and you’re really gonna go talking bad about some one else’s editing?!?? Bud you’ve got a ton to learn yourself. Keep your mouth shut stay humble and work hard. Those three things will take you far. And they’re necessary in a social job like KZbin. So quit being a hater. It’s a negative on your personality as a whole I promise you.

[@Aeternum_Gaming]

this may not be the reaction you were aiming for, but i minimized your video while doing some work. i was just listening to the audio only and fell asleep. you make great unintentional asmr.

[@acllhes]

I went to sleep with it last night *chefs kiss

[@eldersoul9694]

ACTUALLY... this was yet another top video and one of the best, most detailed tuts on SC. Not a newbie myself, but still enjoyed this. If I ever have friends, I'm going to direct them to this. Was cool reading you in ingame chat the other day (incognito McSteele here). Stay awesome mate! 👍

[@lxlKHARMAlxl]

Your guide is SUPERB. Learned a lot from it and I went through the entire tutorial for the game. Excellent video and guide. Also: I loved that you are calmed and composed. Not screaming like a freak.

[@Otto_K]

Good tips, even for intermediate older citizens 👍Its also good to have refresher courses for those who go AFK for months/years at a time.

[@ArtisticTomahawk]

"It has a fantastic supportive community" I started yesterday not knowing ANYTHING... I asked in chat "How do I walk faster?!" Someone: "Hold down backspace" Me: *DEAD LOL

[@LoudGuns]

Ok so “on average it has a fantastic community” 😂 at least nobody told you to hold alt and go to third person!

[@derkobold8214]

Been playing for a week now myself, thanks for the video. Got a hotkey addition: 13:05 - Hangar doors will be requested to open with "Alt+N", same goes for requesting a landing bay. Also holding down N while already being in the hangar will initiate an automated landing process (in case you have a Syulen f.eks. thats might be difficult to land). Also most mission are really bugged out and not as easy as described here: Mercenary missions will have enemys spawning in walls (aside from the AI just standing there mostly, doing nothing) or 300m down in the ground, so you won't be able to complete it. When trying to carry corpses onto the elevator, they will simply fall through the ground. Bounty Hunter missions have AI that will try to crash into your ship for whatever reason and dont even try Cave Rescue Missions, you will never get out of these things alive cuz climbing is apperently impossible on most locations and you'll get caught inside. Its an alpha, I know but for beginners this can be important to know.

[@Granar.]

Great video as always Loud! Appreciate the effort that must have gone into this one. Will be great to have something to point new players at 👍

[@pumpakatten]

As a recent newcomer (2 days ago) to SC I found your video to be extremely helpful. I skipped the tutorial as I generally don’t like doing them, so videos like yours are a godsend. I’m really enjoying the game. I’m a slow gamer, meaning I plod about and take my time. At the moment. I’ve been walking about on New Babbage just exploring and experimenting. I purchased the titan starter pack and am having fun learning how to fly. Thank you for this great video.

[@alexh3464]

You know I appreciate you? Because you don't just say "do this do that" you explain what this and that actually does. It's just me and my autistic way of learning. I need the why as well as the what. Thank you

[@simonwaugh5519]

Knowing the 'why' of what to do creates meaningful, contextual associations that make remembering all the command options easier, more natural and faster, which makes for better immersion and more enjoyment....instead of trying to recall a 'rote' , specifically ordered list.

[@tabletopandroid]

This video is SUPER HELPFUL! Thank you so much for doing it. I started playing the game yesterday and boy was it an adventure trying to navigate stuff.

[@LoudGuns]

Glad it helped mate! Hope you’re enjoying the game 👍

[@Seph_CH]

I wonder why in tutorial videos for "request to take off", almost no one show how to do it via the ship monitors, .I find it more immersive. But this aside, it's a great video!

[@LoudGuns]

26:21 - strongly agree (except for the part about no tutorial videos showing it) 😂

[@artuno1207]

Once again delivering some of the best Star Citizen content on KZbin. Well explained and well informed, with a calm voice to boot. This video could not have been uploaded at a better time for me, as I started introducing someone to the game last night. All that's left is to wait for you to continue the the Fleet Logic series >:P

[@antoniovinciguerra8982]

This is some much needed content that I‘ll refer new players to!

[@odonovan]

On behalf of SC nOoBz everywhere (of which I am NOT one), thanks for looking out for the young and naive. 😉 Is there any chance you can do a video about the new Orison platforms, for the folks who don't use Orison as their base of operations? Fly to them, land and look around, so we all know what's there? Just wondering. Thanks!

[@LoudGuns]

Cheers mate, yeah I’ll go take a look and see if it’s video worthy or if it can be folded into other stuff 👍

[@ThanatosGrimm]

Great vid Loud good to see new player stuff updated shared the hell out of it.

[@Sams911]

I LOVE new content by you man... Not new, but I enjoy your style enough to listen anyway.. Would love to crew for you anytime on one of your larger ships or happy to share my 3 890's and 2 Carracks with your ORG..

[@TimSchraepen]

This was a great instructional while waiting for the game to download. I enjoyed your calm explanation and now feel more confident taking my first steps into the game. Cheers!

[@MrDmadness]

Same here, just installed it

[@UnknownMoses]

A job in a the PU could be being an in-game tour guide of how to do things and what not to do.

[@cptrobby5700]

One of the best!! Can you do a load out video?

[@bikerboys1106]

love this video, im not a veteran nor am I new but this video is just full of information I have never even thought about or knew.

[@RicoZaid_]

Awesome!!!

[@LoudGuns]

Cheers mate!

[@ClericHeretic]

Great walkthrough. Thanks man! 👏👍

[@chrisman9752]

As a brand new player this video has been the best help yet. Thanks so much (:

[@LoudGuns]

Thanks Chris - glad it helped!

[@aggressive_hugs7293]

Just started playing two days ago, this guide was absolutely invaluable. Thank you \[T]/

[@beaniebaby3917]

Very, very well explained and paced. Learnt a lot thank you!

[@CaptainBrash]

Easy sub, i knew some of it but had a bunch in there that people miss out in the beginner guides. Very helpful

[@LoudGuns]

Thanks mate! There’s a new version for 3.23 by the way 👍

[@CaptainBrash]

@@LoudGuns checking it out now. Took advantage of the Aegis Avenger sale

[@CitizenLarente]

Good work. Thanks.

[@LoudGuns]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@mayflynut]

Thank you! Excellent content, especially the AC overview. Much appreciated! aka Trout Bum

[@LoudGuns]

A timely time out- but yeah AC nowadays is actually really really good, I’m going to get a few mates to play at the next free fly and I think I’m just going to warm them up to the game in general with pirate swarm.

[@CameronMiller]

thank you x57 for each of the useful tips I got out of this!! o7

[@JamesFlynn]

Thanks for making these video guides mate!

[@LoudGuns]

Glad they help people out!

[@alexjohnson2088]

5 days until my new pc arrives and can actually play. Thanks for the tips Loudgun I can't wait to put them to use

[@mweb586]

I still watch all of these even though a play a night or two a week. o7 to my friend across the pond

[@Collibri]

thx u so much :) for this video as new player yhis was really a great help for me ,,..

[@ADF_Cable]

Mate thankyou! So much gold info! Subbed and liked, will digest your channel, cheers

[@fallencomradesgaming6386]

Just bought myself an Avenger Titan by watching Pilot’s video. Sadly he dropped off the face of the earth and you’re filling the void. Thanks for the very informative video and thank you again for not concentrating on the negative side of SC.

[@nickstinger4709]

I bought the game and then watched this video. I didn't know my account name would be appearing in game. This account name is used to login to other websites, so sharing it publically is a security concern. I'm nearly 100% likely to refund my game and request account deletion now. Thanks to them for not making this clear at all.

[@LoudGuns]

Your RSI handle will be what you’re called in game - it wouldn’t reveal your email address etc which is used to login. But if you’ve set your handle as something you’d prefer it not to be then yeah - refund, delete the account then just start again 👍

[@MrDmadness]

Just got the game, have not yet played. This info will help lots thx.

[@tjknell]

thanks i learned alot!

[@jesseroberts3922]

Thanks for the video I’m not fresh start new but I’ve only being playing for a few month’s (constantly). So thanks for the reminders I have the titan for dogfights and I finally bought the freelance max, prospector, and vulture. Can’t wait to get in to them. Do you have any plans to make a Salvage Guide?

[@timteeling7348]

Great content I wish this video was out when I started the game. The learning curve is a good one but even with this games bugs it has great potential. 😃

[@mike_d_melb_music_fan5229]

Thanks for some very detailed and helpful information. The existing documentation is very frustrating, for example I can't find anything on the keybind diagram about HOLDING DOWN keys for certain functions like holding V for ping.

[@inviktus1983]

It takes me longer than 30 seconds to make a cup of tea

[@jamesjackson4135]

Currently a console player. I'm working on talking my wife into letting me build a pc just to try this game. Big hill to climb but i think ill be crashing mustangs into space stations in my near future.

[@simonwaugh5519]

A gaming spec PC makes for a high performance general purpose PC, so I suggest you tell her its MOT just for gaming, but other stuff too. Though be aware, in my case, I've hardly played at all for two years in part because my wife prefers it if I use my PC for whatever she wants doing... and she's a busy, ambitious and creative woman, so there's always something!😁

[@kevspick]

Extremely useful video and mentions small details others forget, like what the different shapes signify in Quantum mode, so thanks for that. I would say that the 2 starter missions you choose I've been unable to complete due to bugs (ship not accepting cargo and NPCs wall and floor clipping in bunkers) and I've ended up just scavenging loot and selling. Very frustrating but hopefully get patched soon. Great video though

[@holyhelga]

package missions are nice if you dont like shooting so much its great the game has missions other then shooting missions

[@fodder8062]

ya forgot to mention some of tha bugs( i panicked the first time my screens were all dark and thought it was my gpu XD). though, it was still helpful and entertaining.

[@RichardMar]

You can add it afterwards via Support ticket

[@jordi5316]

i think i have like 10 hours in the game rn. And i just now did my first ever mission.

[@rixxy9204]

Mustang Alpha is a great one.

[@Sheabutter98]

I've died trying to land so many times 🤣🤣🤣

[@Wandderer]

dude, this video helped me so much, i watched it multiple times now and i am still not done... thanks a lot! One major issue i have is finding places to refuel my ship... Is there some way to figure that out?

[@Harshmellow101]

I thought it was a glitch on my pc, but I see it here as well: What is the brief flashing shapes that appear when the ship reticule returns to straight forwards? 18:15 you can see it happen a few times directly around the centre of the reticule after that video marker.

[@bnotapplicable7000]

You'll NEVER metric me! Long live Imperial!

[@RaskaTheFurry]

I tried to do the security mission.... but it was just so hard... And I thought light armor and pistol would be enough for the first one... Will need better gear i suppose

[@LoudGuns]

Haha don’t worry Raska we’ve all been there!

[@infanteer341]

I've heard/read a lot abo8t gear disappearing on patches/wipes. Does this include basic gear like the armor and weapons etc we buy as new players?

[@LoudGuns]

Quick rundown; 1. Stuff bought for cash always stays. 2. If it’s specifically a wipe (not every time) you will lose stuff bought for aUEC or looted (ships & gear). 3. Normally (when it’s not a wipe) you keep your gear - you will lose consumable items like ammo and food but keep armour, guns, ships etc. 4. Due to some database issues you can lose stuff you’re not meant to if it hasn’t registered properly.

[@jpsaayman9220]

Forget to tell ppl you'll need a undearsuite to be able to wear armour. Otherwise good video

[@Tarkovclips-mw7ur]

hi guys, question should i buy star citizen now or wait since a lot of new things are coming out and maybe it will be better to buy later

[@LoudGuns]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpW8oJyan914qpYsi=ukCrR4SGC22fTTY8 This is pretty much my views on it - what I'd really recommend is creating an account and trying the game out for free during the free fly that's coming up later this week. You should be able to play for a week or so and have access to a bunch of ships thanks to the IAE event. That way you can make up your mind by trying it out.

[@phillipcox6804]

What happens if your ship gets damaged, you spawn back at the base and you need to repair the ship, but the game won’t let you into your ship to repair. Anything you can do or just rent another ship until the wipe? (For context this happened to my prospector).

[@LoudGuns]

If you travel to another station (hitch a ride or rent a ship) you’ll be able to claim the ship and you’ll get a brand spanking new one 👍

[@phillipcox6804]

@@LoudGuns will give it a try, Ty.

[@jake010993]

The body's seem to fall through the bunker lift now

[@COddietsch]

Is the game Xbox controller compatable?

[@PIDOFREAK]

You are talking about Space Brake, Decoupling etc.. as a new Player i dont yet understand the concept of space travel in this game, or dont know if its meant to be realistic. You see in real life the orbiting objects (moons, or those space stations) are orbiting with usually a high orbital velocity. So when approaching a space station, are we approaching the orbital speeds of the station and is the brake braking relative to the station then? Or are the orbiting objects just stationary and don't really move in this game. Because speed is always relative to something. And you have to get to that speed and vector somehow to reach those destinations, its why the orbital routes of space craft are usually a bit more complex

[@LoudGuns]

Stuff is for the most part static so you aren’t dealing with anything that complex 👍 Space Brakes just stop you hitting stuff with your face 😂 Decoupling is a little more advanced, essentially when you are in neutral in terms of your inputs when coupled your thrusters will act to bring you to a stop over time. In decoupled this doesn’t happen, allowing you to pull off more advanced manoeuvres.

[@little_lord_tam]

Whats the ship at 1:30? Its one of the common ships one fights in Mining claim missions and its kinda immortal

[@LoudGuns]

It’s a drake cutlass (specifically the red variant). There is a bit of a bug at the moment where cutlasses have fairly excessive hull hp

[@little_lord_tam]

@@LoudGuns Yea that explains A LOT. It takes entire minutes of constant hitting to splash one Anyways thanks for the reply, very much appreciated

[@miinyoo]

Flight model finish. Flight model finish. Say it with me. No point in practicing with ship combat until the Flight model is finished. Well, it's useful to get used to the interface but that's a one and done. Learning a flight model is practice practice practice, in every single ship you want to use because they're all very different. Some are similar but no two are the same.

[@LoudGuns]

I think even with changes there will always be a point to practicing - if nothing else you literally get better at learning.

[@miinyoo]

@@LoudGuns Hah. True. I played SC way back from 2013 to 2015 when they only had Arena Commander combat and racing. Somewhere in there Star Marine was added. Used to duel Baior of Red. Awesome player. Also was top 10 in racing until the flight model changed. Learned the hell out of that flight model, and then it changed. And then it changed again. And again. Not faulting it for changing. Iteration is necessary. Muscle memory is hard to un-learn hence my comment. Now, good lord, there are almost 10 times as many ships as when I last played. Promised myself I wouldn't play again until game was more finished but most especially the flight model.

[@UnknownMoses]

Your voice reminds me of one of the Skyrim voice actors

[@LoudGuns]

Going to choose to take that as a compliment 😂

[@FenrirRJ]

Good evening everyone, I'd like to ask, is it possible to run StarCitizen with an R5600 and an RTX 3060 with 16GB of RAM and an NVMe drive?

[@LoudGuns]

Hi Rodrigo - generally I'd say you would be ok. I'm playing on a 2060ti and that's what has been used to capture all the footage in my vids. The one big QoL improvement I made to my rig though was going up from 16gb to 32gb of RAM - that made a world of difference around big cities. My biggest piece of advice - create an account and then just wait for a free fly event so you can try it out without parting with any cash (there should be one very soon). That way if your system doesn't handle it you aren't out any money.

[@FenrirRJ]

@@LoudGuns Thanks man, i will follow your advice.

[@simonwaugh5519]

@@FenrirRJ For comparison, I'm running a Ryzen3900X, RTX 3060 TI, 32GB RAM.. Doubling your RAM, especially as a 3060 (instead of the Ti) will be a big help. I don't think the drive HAS to be NVMe, just a PCIe/SATA SSD seemed fine to me...but maybe that's just my system (I do run an NVMe though, because why not?).

[@sergeyzipunov5913]

Buy this,buy that,you can get it all free , especially multitool.

[@Xpressd]

more like a cup o' weeeeed 🌲

[@LoudGuns]

How did you know?

[@Xpressd]

@@LoudGuns 😄 Thanks for the videos& cant wait to get in game and try it out Pledged 10 years ago and just built a PC that can handle it

[@theunforgiven9538]

actually, the actulator is set wrong

[@CloakedJ24]

spamming f4 and z and still cant get into 3rd person

[@zefnoly9147]

If all the ships can be bought with ingame money, isnt the better advice not to buy any ships at all besides the starter pack? Like not just say start small, but avoid buying at all unless you absolutely have the money to waste on these psuedo nfts?

[@LoudGuns]

My opinion is adults shouldn’t have to be told how to spend their money so I steer clear of definitively telling anyone what to buy or not buy. There’s a couple of good reasons to buy ships if you can afford them - supporting the game & maybe your life doesn’t allow time for the grind. But I am willing to advise that people don’t drop more than the bare minimum before working out if they like the game.

[@SGUDevs]

star citizen better than starfield?

[@LoudGuns]

I mean, I personally enjoy it more but they are very different games.

[@banydegame6875]

the game has huge potential, but it is massively bugged. out of 3 missions, 2 were bugged. characters hide in textures. My character sometimes respawns without a head :D many bugs that make it impossible to complete simple missions. optimization kneels and whines on a good computer. prepreprepre alpha version. After so many years of work, the game looks like it was just made. which is a pity, because it has huge potential. I uninstalled it and won't be back anytime soon. but someday ....

[@INFJ-ThaneTr]

This game is so bad lol