Rookie Cargo Hauling Contracts | Star Citizen 4.0 4K Gameplay

[@slipshft1]

I do not mind the cut, but I do appreciate when you include all the the footage even at x12.

[@wohlwollendinteressiert1375]

Personally, I prefer sped up footage to cuts. But I am only a sporadic watcher. Nice video, thanks.

[@capnplaidbeard]

Honestly, as much as the cuts *do* save time, I kind of like the uncut and unbroken style you typically go for. It's too easy to hide things in cuts, and while I don't think that's what you're going for, there's a certain sense of genuine-ness that comes with it all being one clip, sped up or otherwise. It's nice seeing all the bumps, the hiccups, the times when things don't go quite to plan for one reason or another. And, it's satisfying to see Star Citizen behave, those few times when everything runs smoothly.

[@Farrister]

That's helpful feedback, thanks for sharing

[@lodyxla1222]

I like the sped up footage to show all the pathing you take. x4 for the tractor beam looks nice. but cutting some parts is also fine! I love your videos! Just started playing again - salvaging and mining are my thing, I am saving up for a constellation, to do some bounties and hauling:> Just watched all your mining and salvaging videos, it's so relaxing at 24:02 - you can LAlt+H to put your helment in your belt, eat, and LAlt+H to put it on again without dropping it. maybe it can be buggy but worked for me all the time so far

[@Overlegen]

I like the sped up edits better. It gives a better understanding and sense of the game

[@Farrister]

Good to know!

[@angelg888]

Cuts are fine, as well as the sped-up footage. Thanks.

[@roguewolfgirl8919]

I prefer the sped up footage, the cuts and slower speed are perfectly fine either way. I'm new to Star citizen like a couple weeks I would love to see cargo hauling done on each ship especially those you mentioned in your cargo hauling video. And more rookie videos salvaging, mining etc. Everything online is all advanced.

[@Farrister]

Alright!

[@JohnWick-rn6uv]

Great vid! I have the HullA and anvil arrow and I’m interested in doing more hauling work. This series helps thanks!

[@marin3r107]

I enjoy the sped up footage more than the cuts. But either way I do enjoy your videos, which I find are of very high quality overall. Do keep up the great work.

[@AltzillaSC]

I prefer the 12x speed. I've also come to love the zeus CL for the small and medium cargo missions. Quick, easy to load, multiple exits. I had the ES as an "exploration" ship but was using it for cargo mostly, so i decided it was time to switch.

[@johnbattyll6874]

I think the 12x speed up I prefer to the jump cuts. However I would be happy with the raw footage. Gives me something to watch and or occasion listen to when on the night feeds.

[@icmdead1]

Thanks for this video. I own a Zeus CL and stopped using it on cargo runs with 8 SCU boxes due to the cargo config - but seeing how you loaded off grid into the corners i have now completed x2 100 SCU cargo runs that were just 8 SCU boxes, that and I've now mapped my cargo doors to a button and have started using the Zeus's tractor beam which I never did before...

[@aidandc74]

12x was too fast, but both styles you showed in this video work for me. Your videos and voice are very soothing and enjoy having them going in the background as I "work". :) Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@notcookie4411]

I liked the 4x for the finer box moving, and 12x for quantum, but in this case the showcase of cargo it makes sense to cut the quantum out

[@Farrister]

Ooh, nice idea - different speeds!

[@dreadahead88]

speed up for sure =) keep up your good work man !

[@Farrister]

o7

[@KyleBurckhard]

Enjoying your chill videos, also enjoy the chill loops in SC. Since you asked about cuts, I think they are fine to remove things like the hanger queues and other points there game makes you pause. Otherwise, I enjoyed the 4x for loading and unloading and the 12x for QT.

[@aber_rok]

I tend to prefer the 12x speeds, but I wouldn’t mind a gentle cut of the long quantum travel bits between the planets. I enjoy the longer approaches to the different locations and planets, it gives me a bit more context on where you’re going to.

[@christophermartone985]

Agreed. Cuts for longer parts but after you’ve transitioned in to them but speed ups for not as long parts that provide content to what you’re doing. Loving the videos as always!

[@helioform]

I appreciate seeing the complete process, so I'd rather you keep it all sped up to x12. Thank you for content, pleasure to watch!

[@krushvor2774]

A combo of cuts and speed up would be nice. Like cut the fly from a to b and the speed up the start and landing. I love hauling but so far i stick with the rookie direct planetary missions. 7 - 9 SCU for 50k is for me more profitable then one 80 - 120 scu for also 50k. Plus you can chain like six of the small missions together. I general, i really like the way to do your videos. So calm, so informative it's a real pleasure. Keep up that great work!

[@vagabondprime1691]

Thanks for this! Hauling has been wonderful when it works, unfortunately, I've had too many incidents of hangar doors not opening and had to abandon a lot of missions. Hopefully, 4.01 will fix this! I appreciate the tips, it helps a ton!

[@Farrister]

I've had a lot trying to close on me...

[@pascalsparla2324]

Jups..hopped in today but 5 out of 5 missions had no boxes in the warehouse or elevators on a planet did not work.

[@vital-wyn1310]

I think combing some cuts and some sped up footage(x4) is pretty good. Enjoyed the video! Would you consider some time soon running a few of these with the FL Max? Not so much a versus video just an opportunity to see both ships in action.

[@Farrister]

Thanks - might be a reason to dig out the big orange!

[@JayNut_001]

I like the sped up parts better than cuts, even sped up it can show how long some things really take in the verse ^^ And it´s nice they reset the rep for cargo hauling, gives me more time to test out my different cargo ships in my fleet again ^^

[@Farrister]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@kungfuhiker8793]

Love running extra small missions in my Intrepid - she is fast and loading is quick. Plus the MT ones usually deliver to the areas where Merc Contracts happen too, so great for stacking them. The Intrepid is great for Merc and Small Cargo running. Can't wait for package deliveries to come back to add it to the rotation.

[@EinfachArni]

My tip would be: run multiple Spacestation-Spaceport direct route extra small contracts at once (normaly i can accept 6 at once at seraphim). Yes it takes some time to load/unload 40-50 1 SCU crates - but works nice with an ATLS. On the way back - take the single Medium one back to the station. if no errors, crashes, ... happening - +350k each 30 minutes. 🙂

[@cod3xtreme]

I prefer the Baijini -> ArcCorp loop. I do this with a C1. I find it really convenient for theses contract because of the "hallway" configuration. For player with only a starter, it can be rented at ArcCorp (and Crusader) for 60K UEC. As the tractor beam is a S2, the 1 SCU boxes litterally sticks to the beam and so can be very fast loading/unloading. Especially with the hallway configuration of the C1 cargo grid; where you can just push the crates to the far end of the hallway without really thinking about organisation. I get the 6 tiny 50K contract, plus the 43K small contract. I prefer accepting mission from outside of Baijini. I found that when I get them directly from my Baijini hangar, they often are bugged and the crates just don't appears within my storage. I can reach 350K for 30mn, but the reality is closest to 600K an hour if you take into account all little delays wich can occurs during the loop. Like drinking/eating/bugs/hangar queues..

[@kjmagnon]

Love the space Tetris!

[@Farrister]

Me too!

[@muttdogsd2721]

The cuts I think are fine. They are well done.

[@Farrister]

Thanks :)

[@SOGBulldog]

Great video, I'm a little disappointed in the Zeus series rear cargo doors. I believe that they should be just a little wider. It would make loading just a little easier.

[@Farrister]

That's definitely true, especially when filling the ship completely.

[@warufuz4ke]

more of this please! would like to see the pay out on the large scale contracts

[@Farrister]

Sure - maybe I'll map my journey through each tier?

[@warufuz4ke]

sounds good to me

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

Funnily enough, in the Zeus CL you can "open/close all doors" from the co-pilot seat. In the C1 last I checked, you could not. So you'd have to stand up and either sit down in the pilot seat, or move and extend the ramp manually. Also notice that the label on the dash button is "open exterior" instead of all doors. It opens all doors including the ones in front of the components.

[@ServioCartaxo]

I like to see the speed ups travel from one point to another.

[@Farrister]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@CitizenGVN]

The best thing to do is what you Farrister enjoy producing, because one thing I know with absolute certainty is you'll never please everybody! So do what you feel works

[@snaggletoof1927]

After hearing how lucrative these cargo hauling contracts can be, I'm very tempted to give them a try. Even with all the problems this patch is currently facing.

[@Farrister]

Worth a go, Snaggletoof!

[@mauricefalcone7107]

Great Video keep it up : )

[@loganderrick7449]

Definitely prefer sped up to cut.

[@Volf1916]

I am happy with the C1. Grid size is fine for contracts through experience small and extra small for contracts 40k-120k chaining and running four at a time. Next step up is the Taurus for me. Zeus, the flavor of it does not make up for the bad grid setup and organizing that bay.

[@Farrister]

I mostly moved on from the C1 because the Zeus just carries so much more. I still love the C1 though!

[@nonew-man]

Hey! Farrester! Happy New Year! Wy don't you try a cut, with a 3s-ish long footage showing how you got there -> quantum travel at certain angel each trip = I think that would be less jarring.

[@nonew-man]

After watching almost the entirety of the video, I think you managed well changing the methods on how you skip the parts. Like sometimes doing x4, or sometimes only the begin, etc. That makes it more entertaining as you don't know how you will handel the next transition.

[@furyiv]

You can vault over that railing in the back of the zeus cargo hold btw

[@Frostie3672]

Depending on where you're hauling in stanton you can stack 7 rookie hauling missions that all pick up & drop off at the same place giving you 337k auec in one trip.

[@Farrister]

Absolutely - think I'll do that for my next outing!

[@jonascrawley]

I prefer a cut as opposed to sped up footage. Mainly because I work as a video editor and there is always a reason for a cut vs sped up. If you’re trying to show the amount of time it takes to do this gameplay loop then sped up. Or put a time code burn in on the video and use that to show total time. Either way, you create nice and relaxing videos while teaching us something new. Keep it up! o7

[@Farrister]

Thank you, that's helpful feedback from a proper video editor!

[@raidellcorps]

The cargo handling at x4 felt nice.

[@Farrister]

OK!

[@MarkoRonkainen]

I got myself a Hull A as the first ship I bought in game with aUEC to do some hauling. You can do about six extra small direct planetary hauls in one run, each 50. As long as everything works, you can easily get about 600k/hour. But, this is Star Citizen and of course most of the times things don't work... Cargo is not in the storage, sending cargo to destination storage doesn't complete the contract, sometimes even the whole ship goes missing. Last time my cargo spindle stopped working and I couldn't stick containers to most of it. Servers crashed about six times during 2-3 hours. But still, i managed to net around 300k. A couple of days before I got over 800k in little more than an hour. Hauling is definitely my thing in the verse.

[@johnnymclemore8255]

I do not mind the cut at all and appreciate the sped up footage whichever is easiest for you works for me. Is there a way to better control the onboard tractor beam? I have a Taurus and its a nightmare as I get into this back and forth or up and down oscillations. I feel like there is a .5 to 1 sec delay from my movement to the actual movement.

[@Farrister]

I'm not sure, I just use the mouse but should try out setting it up with gamepad, I think!

[@johnnymclemore8255]

@@Farrister Yeah that is an option, I should check settings and see if there is a sensitivity option. Also not sure why but cargo hauling is such a peaceful, low stress game loop that really enjoy. Another loop you can try is EH to Hurston. They are 61K each and there are 5-6 of them at a time, small cargo less than 10 SCU each contract. Also what are your opinions of using the SL Max as a hauler?

[@jacobdoolan4978]

I like the sped up footage more personally :) (at 5:20)

[@arcanos9706]

I know it can carry less i do enjoy hauling in my C1. I’ve just been having an issue where i can’t enter my tractor beam turret lately which is driving me nuts. But ngl i LOVE chaining big hauls from one station to another in the starlancer max. Only issue is no tractor beam on ship. Maybe when i get a C2 that’ll be easier. Kinda digging the hauler gameplay for how chill it is with less risk.

[@obaniehia]

was using the star lancer to do these, granted all i was doing was the Orison to seraphim back to orison rotation in contracts. best loop i got was 10 missions delivered at once.

[@richardweyland2467]

Speed it up. The dialogue is great for explaining the operations. Your input is great for a new hand in the game.

[@marcausn]

I'd prefer the spedup footage for leaving and arriving, just cut out the boring quantum drive :) btw. if you are interested, Zeus in it's original (greek) language is spoken like "choice", but with a kind of "ts" or "tz" in front... so it would sound a bit like "tzoice".

[@gapa1982]

No prob either way on cut vs fast speed. Whatever you prefer 😊

[@momoxh]

i dont actually care about whether it's x4, 12x, etc, but i do appreciate that you include all the footage with almost zero cut, well, maybe cut the qt, but do show the destination

[@Farrister]

OK!

[@banmactyre1972]

You can do 6-8 extra small cargo runs at once with the cl all going from and to the same place. 300-400k. The loading of all 1scu boxes can get a bit tedious though.

[@Squigbillies]

I hope you see this!! Can you make a video that’s just your ambient background music? Idk where you get it but it’s so relaxing and I would listen to it whenever waiting for your next video to release!!

[@Farrister]

All my tracks are listed in the video description, and they are almost all from the KZbin audio library!

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Organising Boxes is the fundament of all Logistics.

[@curleex3838]

Hey! This ISNT just moving some boxes, this is my job and how i earn my living 😜, i use the zeus too, its good for the small 1scu or the 4scu boxes and looks good both inside and out…! I definitely want the Hercules c2 or even the ironclad if that becomes available, that would be fun to load 😰 ✌🏻

[@AccidentalFriendlyFire]

As far as sped up versus cuts go, I don't myself actually watch, I just listen (it's why I have mentioned how c relaxing your voice is). I listen to pretty much all my KZbin videos while working and not watching my phone. So it doesn't make much difference to me personally.

[@AccidentalFriendlyFire]

As for the realism of banging crates around, I assure you, it varies and done people really don't care about what they're delivering or the vehicle they're hauling in. I do this IRL and look forward to it in the Verse, and I've seen things...

[@Melonskull]

I enjoy hauling contracts a lot. The loading and unloading of crates.. Its when the elevator doesn't work that makes me hate hauling :(

[@Farrister]

Thankfully didn't have that issue in this session!

[@AgainScratch]

clearly the cuts, the one peace footage in 2:00h videos please so its like a very distinquish good nite video series :) thx for ur content btw storyteller voice u got rr

[@Leptospirosi]

Hauling can be relaxing or irritating: when it works it gives me the sense of accomplishment for the rep and the cash, but last night all Elevators at different Rayari research centres on the Moons of Microtech were broken and I couldn't deliver anything. I had to Alt4 all the times to not damage my Reputation and I was earning nothing for the effort.

[@Spacepollo7548]

Is stair in the yes and the cl don't make sense to me hah the cl has that porch like stairs while the end is just like 2 steps into the cargo bay I think it should of been switched where the es has the porch like stairs to the cockpit and the cl should of had the 2 steps leading into the cargobsy

[@fleetwoodcad1]

4x speed works nicely!

[@Farrister]

Alright!

[@brunoracine4160]

I really like your videos Farrister. I like the new editing and I would keep it that way

[@prahxersphere7238]

I think a cut, that would tie the start of a quantum jump and the end together, so that it is like a millisecond jump, would do quite well. The speed up footage is quite good as well. I m not a fan of "utility"-cuts, that are just at the first possible "boring" situation to the last "boring" situation. Tied-in-cuts or speed up footage do more storytelling for me. But obviously, do what is best for you and the majority of viewers! The overall quality of the videos is great anyways, independent of the style of the cut or spedup.

[@Eucep]

Been doing several of these with my Zeus, my only gripe is the common gripe, that most of the locations you do this at are all identical.

[@Farrister]

Yeah, a little repetitive

[@PsyEm-p1j]

Rookie Hauler in a Zeus CL…yeah right cos that’s what everyone is rolling around in. Would like to see a content creator start like many of us in a Cutter or Mustang for a change 😅 (no hate Farrister btw, like your content, just fed up of the awesome ship perspective for cargo hauling content currently).

[@Farrister]

Plenty of zero to hero videos out there! And it's OK, no hate taken, a little variety doesn't hurt. I don't think I'd have the patience for the Mustang, but the Cutter, maybe.......

[@PsyEm-p1j]

@ it’s a challenge I’ve set myself to be a little more real and I feel there’s a gap in early game, low value starters that CIG have not fully realised.

[@celrahir]

I prefer your usual editing, without cut. As for the "moving the crate" part, maybe try x2 ? (I do prefer the x1 version of tetris)

[@Farrister]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@gamedevcarto]

30 mins of Farrister goodness, is 30 mins of Farrister goodness. I don't mind the cuts at all.

[@Farrister]

:)

[@LarsHoppa]

Zeus is rookie?

[@tje.o.a5477]

No, he purchased it with real money so he has access to it all the time, as opposed to buying one ingame, which will get wiped if they so choose to do a wipe

[@fodder8062]

I think using both interchangeably will be beneficial XD

[@Farrister]

OK!

[@julian_brain]

Do you know when the Zeus be avaible for ingame purchase? PS: Love your content❤

[@perry1914-e3v]

I prefer no cuts and no speedup since i find you talking relaxing. Aslo i whoud like to see your thoughts ok the starlancer max or argo raft dping this. I am also very ok with 4x.

[@thermothrock]

no cutting out things. Like the full tour with speed up more.

[@dingdong89275]

way better than captain foxy's youtube chanel. subscribing

[@Farrister]

Welcome - nothing wrong with a bit of Foxy!

[@dingdong89275]

@@Farrister you're much more entertaining imo, but fair

[@LivingToDye]

As a new citizen. I was told to get in to 3.24 because 4.0 was "unplayable". Has 4.0.1 made it easier to play? I really want to try going to pyro and checking out all the new stuff there. Also, your videos have been a huge help for me as a new player. Keep em coming!

[@BuzzkillZone]

I'm in 3.24 still, but it looks like they increase the value of hauling contracts. I'm used to seeing 9-14k contracts, not 50k. When the intro contract was 50k I was very surprised.

[@cptgreenwoodusstpau6844]

You like the zues ii cl more than the spirit?

[@AltzillaSC]

Easier to get in and out if you stuff the rear cargohold.

[@EvanRath]

i prefer the spirit even though i love the zeus - in the spirit you can load the sides full then load the center as you back up to the cabin - can fit way more than the 64 listed - i find loadin the zeus becomes very awkward and things dont snap like they should

[@kevinm3751]

I must be high-octane because I find moving boxes in a game to be ignorant!, but not as ignorant as having to be in the co--pilots seat in order to use the tractor. If I wanted to move boxes I would get a job at Amazon! Honestly though it seems to be the one thing in this game that isnt broken so guess I should not be complaining to much. I prefer the video cuts, thanks for asking and I like the speed up play...;)

[@_TrueDesire_]

Hauling cargo is on the known bug list 😅 it’s a waste of time, can’t deliver to outposts more often than not.

[@Farrister]

Each person has their own preferences - that's fine!

[@_TrueDesire_]

​ @Farrister I love cargo, but in 4.0 it's just simply a waste of time. If the missions work 20-33% of the time, we then need to switch server - get locked for 15 minutes - try to connect to a new server - start a new mission and pray it works this time, why should we even bother? Trying for weeks now. I then hired a prospector to find two moons un-minable, logged out to change server but got locked for 15 minutes.. Entered the game and checked out three places but I could only mine ONE single node found, all the other rocks couldn't be shot at or mined with laser. Wasted a good 2 hours going back and forth only to lose money in the end. I'm getting burned out in this pace.. Add all the server errors that appears and might ruin a bunker run, or anything really. I now got 50h "played" and barely scratched 2 million in all these weeks. I could instead work overtime at work and pay IRL money for in game cash it this point 🤣

[@destroyel3617]

I personally appreciate the entire clip even if parts are x12. Also which version should we be using nowadays? There is a Live 3.24.3, 4.0.1 PTU, and 4.0.0 Preview haha which one should I be grinding?

[@roelofversluis6680]

I just realised the Origin i120 i have only has 2 SCU of cargo space. Gonna be a while before i can do cargo hauls.

[@DontAskWhy868]

has the payment been raised too, that you know of? :)

[@fire010g]

For those who try to do hauling contracts in 4.0, if you encounter hauling contract can't complete for no reason, just don't submit or abandon contract, becuse if you failed too many times your reps will get wipe completely.

[@asg4780]

How if you show takeoff, but as soon as you start QT you skip? i do like the skip as i agree the sped up footage is jarring sometimes

[@CelestineMarvelous]

I'd prefer the speed up footage.

[@UwUz.]

❤

[@DigitalNeb]

I think I prefer the cuts, but I'm newer to the channel. Maybe that's why.

[@Farrister]

It's good to get lots of views

[@DanielBlack888]

Cuts if all goes as planned, x12 if the bugs get ya 😅

[@Rythblaqk]

whenever I do these missions all the cargo goes into my personal inventory and ends up being stolen goods.

[@jeremyjames4964]

Have you done any contracts and not been paid? I have,,,, so many.

[@Farrister]

Oh really?! No, thankfully I haven't had that yet

[@CeesaX]

I prefer cuts, but only as long as they aren't used too frequently.

[@mefjuldz]

The best rookie route for you guys. Bajini >>> Riker A18, 6 extra small contracts there is max 6 at single moment. Each pays 50k , 300k in about 40min 1h tops . You are welcome

[@Neo.621]

Is there a way to change the tractor beam controls? Mine is different

[@scottknowles9656]

I don't understand why your contracts are so high paying? I'm on junior and rookie rank with plenty of them and my max is like 30k

[@Kyle-ig4fp]

I'm the same level as you and mine range from 30-50-60k. On micro Tech but don't think that matters. Extra small missions were paying 50k from day one.

[@Farrister]

Is it because I'm taking the medium hauler ones? I think box size as well as rank and distance dictates pay out

[@Sweber1983]

I prefer the sped up segments to cuts…. Since you asked.

[@IIKraftI]

I prefer cuts over sped up

[@Farrister]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheBetterManInBlack]

The Zeus irritates me no end. 12+ years of Star Citizen selling "medium" freighters with cargo ranges in the 40-66 SCU range, and now, here comes the Zeus, with double that. And, of course, "medium" cargo runs really favor that extra 50-60 SCU of capacity. Sad that you need a $175 ship to make "medium" cargo runs in a single trip.

[@Farrister]

It's a fair criticism

[@lathomere512]

Still continue to enjoy your content, Farrister. Personally, I prefer the cuts, as the 12x actually makes me a bit queasy, but either does work.

[@Farrister]

Good to know, thanks for sharing

[@Eletrikelly]

I’m more jealous you’ve found a stable server

[@HENRYdath]

Tried the first hauling mission but had no destination no way point. Quit in space. Dont start at new babbage i started there i was stranded there. I could not leave. The hanger door opened but it had another barrier over the exit. The only way i could leave was to ask another player to give me a lift to tressler. Thats where i took the first hauling mission and failed quit in space. Way too buggy and unplayable.

[@Sentrix141]

Prefer the 12x but happy either way

[@Farrister]

OK!

[@timd7709]

yeah the cuts are jarring... prefer the speed up... i'm here to see the entirety of the gameplay, to learn and see how others do things, and that is only through seeing the entirety of the gameplay.. but also to just relax with the full gameplay session... (could do a separate channel with entire unspeeded up sessions? )

[@alexrenxa7700]

Not really a fan of the hardcuts, i like watching the whole thing even at x12 speeds, feels more like watching the full experience

[@Farrister]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ermanaktan]

That lag during tractor beam activation is because of the arm movement animation and camera trying to position itself. They were a bit hasty to do it I think. From the outside arm moves smoothly... And Zeus can carry 166scu of cargo, utilising the kitchen, bedroom entryway, stairs, airlock chamber, cockpit and the pilot's lap 😁 but its a bit uncomfortable flying with a box on your lap!