Star Citizen Live

Star Citizen Live Q&A: Alpha 3.23 and Beyond

Welcome to another exciting episode of Star Citizen Live: Alpha 323 and Beyond! Hosted by Jared Huckabee, this edition offers fascinating glimpses into the game design process, upcoming updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at Squadron 42 and the Star Citizen's development. Three key members of the leadership team discuss various aspects such as the introduction of new fauna and technology updates which are shaping the persistent universe in Alpha 323. Sit back and immerse yourself into an intriguing conversation detailing the current state of Star Citizen. The speakers cover significant updates like quantum changes, planned future developments, and the concept of 'Death of a Spaceman'. Discover the rationale behind game progression, economy rebalancing, money and gameplay enhancements in version 3.23, and much more. The discussion serves as an enlightening reflection of how the alpha environment is handled and why feedback is crucial in game development. With a deep dive into issues like foundational technology implementation and interaction lag resolution, the team behind Star Citizen elaborates on the importance of balancing gameplay with technology upgrades for an immersive gaming experience. The episode also provides a sneak peek into the future with the development team discussing upgrades including persistent personal hangar bays, improvements to cargo elevators, and much more. This conversation covers the future of Arena Commander and how it serves as a testing ground for new features, offering insights into the decision-making process behind going live with a feature. Ending on a high note, the viewers are taken on a rapid-fire Q&A where the team dissects intricate mechanics of the game. From exploring the dynamics of bad guys to discussing the opportunities and challenges for solo players, this episode packs a punch for all Star Citizen fans. Get ready to delve into enlightening revelations and the future of Star Citizen as envisioned by its creators.

Star Citizen Live Q&A: UI Features 3.23

Join us for an action-packed episode of Star Citizen Live, offering an in-depth look into the creation process of this massive open-world game. In this episode, we focus on the UI Feature team, the creative force behind the design of map systems, star maps, and user interface. Journey with system designer Gabriel Hector, technical director David Bone Gill, and UI developers Zane and Emily, as we discuss the development process and dive into the nitty-gritty details of UI design.Starting with a chat on the challenges of UI development and thoughts on future enhancements, we transition into a discussion on maintaining a balance between an aesthetic appeal and readability in simulation environments. We acknowledge and iterate on the feedback from our gaming community on the MobiGlass features, and the ongoing efforts to improve the visual experience. We also debate the challenge of visibility for the UI elements in-world objects against diverse lighting conditions.Revolutionizing UI design with our pioneering tool, Building Blocks, we illuminate the advantages of dynamic and data-driven UI design. We particularly delve into our commitments to accessibility, working on solutions to accommodate color-blind players and those with vision impairment with adaptable font sizes and visibly distinct texts.Explore the episode where we enlighten our audience about the relationship between speed optimization and a vibrant gaming interface. We uncover why we've chosen to build the UI as a separate component within the game universe, how it contributes to a tangible gaming experience, and the exciting plans to introduce the MobiGlass apps.Finally, the episode ends with a captivating discussion about future enhancements aimed at a more user-friendly cockpit view UI/UX. We additionally entertain exciting conversations about the possibility of facial recognition and gesture controls. Enjoy this lively and informative episode and step into the future of game development with us.