True statement, Star Citizen technically isn't a game yet. It is however a viable training ground to refine our capabilities in the area of communications, basic skills in dog fighting, FPS, squad tactics, and community building. It is true that sometimes "playing" in the verse makes some of us feel like a hamster in a wheel, but 6-12 months after 3.0 release will we feel any different? I "play" Star Citizen almost everyday, sometimes alone, most times with others in our Test Discord channel. Here is my opinion on the benefits of staying engaged:
- Helping new players in the verse through chat. Keep the noobs engaged and the game will thrive. I've recruited a few Test members this way.
- Practice FPS skills and tactics in Star Marine. Its true that maps and mechanics will change, but I believe that training and learning is a skill onto itself and those that work that part of the brain will benefit when change happens.
- Practice dog fighting skills and tactics in Arena Commander and same as above.
- Be a "cheerleader" when CIG engineers are playing in the verse. I see them playing at least twice weekly and thank them for their hard work and dedication. I hope it gives them fuel to keep pushing when they receive encouragement from community
- Comic relief, I've read some funny shit in game chat including a space couple that discussed crashing their ship into Olisar so they could respawn together in one EZ-Hab.
- Play "Bad Actor" when other orgs are announcing they are holding down SPK. Gather players in the server and raid.
Its true, there isn't a game yet. But there is plenty to do help build the Star Citizen community and work on our skills. If you are taking a break from Star Citizen, I encourage you to come back even once a week before 3.0 is released, and at least reconnect with the community. Cheers!
- Helping new players in the verse through chat. Keep the noobs engaged and the game will thrive. I've recruited a few Test members this way.
- Practice FPS skills and tactics in Star Marine. Its true that maps and mechanics will change, but I believe that training and learning is a skill onto itself and those that work that part of the brain will benefit when change happens.
- Practice dog fighting skills and tactics in Arena Commander and same as above.
- Be a "cheerleader" when CIG engineers are playing in the verse. I see them playing at least twice weekly and thank them for their hard work and dedication. I hope it gives them fuel to keep pushing when they receive encouragement from community
- Comic relief, I've read some funny shit in game chat including a space couple that discussed crashing their ship into Olisar so they could respawn together in one EZ-Hab.
- Play "Bad Actor" when other orgs are announcing they are holding down SPK. Gather players in the server and raid.
Its true, there isn't a game yet. But there is plenty to do help build the Star Citizen community and work on our skills. If you are taking a break from Star Citizen, I encourage you to come back even once a week before 3.0 is released, and at least reconnect with the community. Cheers!
