I've owned a Freelancer, Freelancer MAX, a C1 and now a Zeus. Don't care what the stats say, the Zeus handles better than the 'Lancers, but not quite as good as the C1. The Zeus CL is horrible to load, so i went ES. I like the compactness of the Zeus too. They all have there strengths and weaknesses etc but nobody can tell you what should or shouldn't be your daily driver.
@PelenTan3 күн бұрын
I think that "daily driver" might need some definition polish. Especially considering the direction CIG is going with Star Citizen. "Daily" is really going to be solely dependent on what you feel like doing that day. I think the definition should be more along the line of "what do you grab when you really aren't sure what you want to do and just want to futz around."
@ricky6608Күн бұрын
yeah like for me my daily is the vanguard cause I only do combat
@randymorris5296Күн бұрын
I am absolutely loving my ES for daily use.
@spicybanter38605 сағат бұрын
Daily driver’s most important feature is not being jack of all trades, but rather the time it takes between entering a ship and actually flying, how far it can fly and how many people you can bring with
@ir8dudefpvКүн бұрын
Most people looking at the Zeus CL as a needed cargo Tool will need to find their utility priority and choose the ship that best fits their play. Now there are others. I have LTI Starlifters, so I'm not looking for a cargo ship at all. I desire an easy in/out daily with lots of fuel for bunker busting solo or with a friend or two, decent handling( Fun/Easy to use). I love my Zeus ES for exactly this. More agile that the CL in every way including forward thrust, and has room for a Cyclone and a few 2scu boxes and more. Perfect for my needs. Nope not the best ship on paper or any cargo, but with sticks, and tobii being able to see under my feet is a big deal. Same reason I've been a diehard fan of the Cutlass Black for so long. The Zeus CS has replaced my Cutlass Black. (I still own one, but don't use it). So I say use the melt system and try them all, and find your favorite.
@math11032 күн бұрын
As a mercenary enjoyer, the Zeus MR seems to be the only small to medium size ship with a real armory ! It is the clear winner from the 3 variants for me.
@RicoZaid_Күн бұрын
MR is Very low firepower but EMP interdiction will be nice
@bruwarden34382 күн бұрын
I find the Zeus lacks power generation (there is a placement for batteries for temporary power but its not here yet) when compared to other ships. On top of that , the ES version requires +4 Power (+1 for radar, and +3 for shields) over the MR when focusing on shields. It doesn't sound like much, but when you are already lacking compared to other ship distribution, its noticeable.
@JREN-th8kf2 күн бұрын
If if everyone chose the best of the best, they would prolly not use anything else, I was never a Zeus guy but I find myself going back to it over others 😊
@DragonAlex12 күн бұрын
It comes pre-nerfed with less DPS than the other ships in it's size. And the ES is even more nerfed compared to the CL because we lost 3/4 of our Cargo-Space just for 0.3 more fuel.... that's not a L-Tank. A L tank should be double or tripple of the Ammount and not just 1.5 instead of 1.2
@schlagzahne67417 сағат бұрын
I thought it already draws more energy for said radar
@kronnickusrex78322 күн бұрын
It's great for up to 4scu size boxes and smaller but anything bigger you're reducing the capacity drastically on the CL version. I think it handles fine, probably works fine for my intended partnering with a vulture or mole for operations. My rambler will be my daily point a to b ship.
@matthewbrady52742 күн бұрын
Starlancer Max will be the king of daily drivers, excellent cargo (grid dimensions are also fairly good), mutli crew capable, though not required, good living quarters, rover bay, probably even be able to do hrts and vhrts.
@innominatecitizen2 күн бұрын
I'm excited to fly Starlancer too. I just hope its scope doesn't change like Galaxy by the time it is released.
@vonrosphe30982 күн бұрын
Hrts and vhrts? If you play with friends. But solo? The Starlancer has one 1s3 shield, is big and only 4s4 guns for the pilot. If you play Solo the Taurus is the better option.
@andrewboyer75442 күн бұрын
It's too big to be a daily driver. It's a multicrew ship, full stop. It's as long as a starfarer and half as heavy.
@matthewbrady52742 күн бұрын
Well I will be driving it daily, that's for certain, and I'll be sure to do many vhrts in it, perhaps solo 😂
@thierrybo63042 күн бұрын
Is is not a solo ship
@NokiaLukeКүн бұрын
In my opinion, C1 is better daily. Daily, not a Cargo. Bcs Zeus has better cargo. C1 has wider ramp, which will not fit Ursa, but will fit Thumbril buggies with ease. They will fit in Zeus, but You need to be extra careful with it.
@Macskinny762 күн бұрын
No one said the ship was for everyone, and it was already known that it couldn't fit the Ursa. And the C1 is smaller and more maneuverable then the Zeus, CIG are making ships with and for purpose, so of course the newer ships are going to have a hit or miss.
@ALEX_JOTA2 күн бұрын
I have a Zeus ES. It's a good looking ship, not gorgeous and a nice small ship to have in the fleet. I would rate it as "ok". The guns are the worst part.
@almightycaboose81922 күн бұрын
I melted mine for a Starlancer max i mean it looks cool flys pretty good just not something I’d keep honestly
@aelreth-2 күн бұрын
Not mentioned, quantum fuel efficiency. If they rebalanced it to drain in accordance with size of ship this would be a better daily driver for a more subtle footprint than a connie. Otherwise they are just as expensive to drive as a connie.
@OnlineObsessionistaКүн бұрын
Cutlass is still the best daily. Zeus kind of cool, new and shiny, but overall, cutlass is better. I wish they update it a bit
@innominatecitizenКүн бұрын
The Cutlass is a classic!
@acme47912 күн бұрын
I'd go for the C1 over the Zeus any day of the week, even considering the former has more of everything but speed and hull points. The Zeus just gives me claustrophobia. It looks great, though.
@faristhehonest2 күн бұрын
I will have my eye on the starlancer max, i don't preorder ships so when it comes in game i will try it then see if it's suitable for becoming my daily driver
@innominatecitizen2 күн бұрын
This is the way!
@LordCritish2 күн бұрын
The Cutlass Black ... don't get me wrong I love the ship but I have locked myself out of the ship at many occasions due to it's side doors and ramp becoming inaccessible when on slightly uneven terrain and one is not able to jump up high enough. Constellation Taurus is great as a combat/cargo combination but the Connie's are in serious need of modernization as they even lack any sort of storage compartment.
@Dytoractor2 күн бұрын
I wonder if CIG will enlarge the cargo door? The design looks like it was made with a bigger door but later wanted to keep people from putting the nersa in. The cl was made to hold cargo and the tiny door won’t allow it. It’s 128 but it’s too hard to make that happen. Now people are upset. Lately people are royally upset with CIG. Not good!
@QuotidianStupidity2 күн бұрын
Why would they change the door, it’s already clear why they made it that size
@briangueringer36732 күн бұрын
Undergunned for the price and cant load Ursa... Thats a no go G.I. JOE... Depending on what some has access to... Black Taurus Those two ships are tough to beat on price to function. If you have access to more, then it doesnt become a blip on the radar.
@Rangar19592 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. 👍 I am not sure about the definition of "daily driver". For me it is one, because I do daily one or two hauling missions to planetary destinations. But in that regard the Prospector or Vulture are also daily drivers for me. If you on the other hand define "daily driver" as "jack of all trades", that you can use for different tasks, then the Zeus CL is not the right choice. I bought this ships as a freighter for smaller loads and I choose it over competition like the Freelancer MAX purely because of it's look. 😉
@innominatecitizen2 күн бұрын
Valid points. Daily driver and multirole shops could be two different things. They could be the same shop for some pilots too. Without trying to offer a valid or standard definition, a daily driver to me is a ship I’m more likely to pick up for a flight when not on a specific mission. I’d love to hear others’s definition of the daily though.
@Rangar19592 күн бұрын
@@innominatecitizen Well, I don't have a ship for unspecified tasks. I use different ships for every activity. Defending bunkers: Pisces Rescue. Attacking bunkers: MSR with a medic rover inside. Mining and Salvaging with Prospector and Vulture. Hauling small loads: Zeus CL, large loads C2. Bounty missions I do not very often, but I have a F8C for that (which I also bought for the look 🙄). If I want to travel solo, I use a light fighter for short distances and an Ares Ion for long distances. (At least I did that before the newest patch, because the Ares Ion could be equipped with the XL1, the fastest quantum drive in the game (at least before they levelled all quantum drives to garbage in the last patch)).
@Kakeyoro2 күн бұрын
Zeus has a MUCH more comprehensive interior. More internal storage, more entry/exits, actual gravity roof entrance, much better visibility, solid quantum range, abundance of missiles, true VTOL and solid shields. It'll never be the best at everything but you gotta take the time to note the things it does or has better than it's competitors. Now if were comparing ES and or CL to the competiton then we'd talk about things like cargo capacity, more shields, LARGE size 3 radar... etc. Also, even though just 2 guns, size 4 cannons are a great medium in attacking both small and heavy targets (anti-matter). It's honestly a jack of all trades and thats what you want in a daily, tbh. Any competitor that has an advantage in this or that metric is going ro sacrifice in something else.
@j.d.46972 күн бұрын
Dude he just asked ChatGPT to make a summary and the AI did its usual useless generalization.
@Kakeyoro2 күн бұрын
@@j.d.4697 Naaah, I wouldn't say all that. Haha. It was a good review. We just have different takes. I own both Spirits and Zeus'. Both compliment each other but for me, the Zeus comes out on top. But that's the fun of SC, right? All these choices.
@ooSleepyCuilan2 күн бұрын
Zeus isn't fast but it's super smooth.
@johnr35142 күн бұрын
for cargo and if they actually hold their word the zeus will be only 1 of the daily drivers small enough to go through non atc jump points. just sayinig
@wrextheblind37872 күн бұрын
Personally would of thought Zeus would be faster considering is shape and design but then again aerodynamics don’t apply in space I believe
@secretweapon77642 күн бұрын
To the creator of this video: Is this Notebook LM but with only one person? How did you remove the other person? Is there a setting for that? It's very well done.
@Redrabbit_studiosКүн бұрын
I like it but not for me. I need a abit bigger ship.
@innominatecitizenКүн бұрын
Do you have a favourite among the flyable ships?
@danielfidegnon28292 күн бұрын
For me the C1 is better, and i'm verry desapoint about it, its has to be at least equivalent...😮😢
@jacktyler583 күн бұрын
I use my Zeus just because it's new but I've never liked it much. It is just sort of mid.
@ninetalesxyo88422 күн бұрын
I think the Zeus DNA should have neen an AEGIS ship not RSI ITs a complete mess. Double the components - 50% more crew - same space for cargo - compared to the C1 which is the same size. It should have been 50% bigger. But then you would upset RSI constelation owners. So it was really a stuff job. Because the concept was too generous.
@innominatecitizen2 күн бұрын
True! I they only showed me the nose and flight deck I would have said it is a baby-Carrack.
@njasicko2 күн бұрын
URSA only fits in the Freelancer MAX.
@innominatecitizen2 күн бұрын
Correct..I should have been more accurate.
@asiftalpur37582 күн бұрын
make longer videos!
@innominatecitizen2 күн бұрын
Would love to. But my stats show people watch 2 to 3 minutes regardless of video length!
@Christian-op1ss3 күн бұрын
Nice video, but you may want to credit Space Tomato for the discussion
@LordCritish2 күн бұрын
Zeus is not a racing ship and is in many regards better than the Spirit. Case closed!
@THEMALBINO2 күн бұрын
If you have 5+ ships, daily driver is not a thing.
@innominatecitizen2 күн бұрын
Good point!
@alexpetrov88712 күн бұрын
God, Zeus is such a bad joke, especially the name. People got the same flying coffin of Connie, only with 6x less HP and 4x less DPS)))