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Launch Sequence with Space Tomato

Launch Sequence with Space Tomato

By Space Tomato

Space Tomato is joined by a new guest every week to discuss Star Citizen development in regard to their expertise or perspective. Hear from industry professionals, game developers, Youtube content creators, and more as we explore the ins and outs of what makes Star Citizen work, how it got to where it is, and what people love (or hate) about it so much. Learn the latest about the latest features and developments in Star Citizen and other space games once a week every week, full of info, humor, wisdom, and a couple of rants.
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Ep 30 | Star Citizen First Year Impressions (Ft. Citizen Kate & Sxy Biscuit)

Launch Sequence with Space TomatoDec 20, 2021

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01:03:29
EP 153 | Why Players Switch Genres for Star Citizen (Ft. YoyoMeg)
Apr 29, 202401:07:15
EP 152 | Are You Still Hyped For 3.23? (Ft. SaltEMike)
Apr 22, 202401:31:18
EP 151 | We’ve Finally Played 3.23! (Ft. Beyond The Verse)
Apr 15, 202401:44:19
EP 150 | Could Engineering Ruin Star Citizen Solo Play? (Ft. Loud Guns)
Apr 08, 202401:23:32
EP 149 | Star Citizen’s New Ships Coming in 2024 (Ft. Farrister)
Apr 01, 202401:35:10
EP 148 | Server Meshing is Actually Doing Better Than Expected! What’s Next? (Ft. Hybrid V Audio)

EP 148 | Server Meshing is Actually Doing Better Than Expected! What’s Next? (Ft. Hybrid V Audio)

*The Episode being mentioned around 25:00 is 140 not 136.

https://youtu.be/32ugYk7tqgI?si=WLcjTP1aId6Vm-ME


- Over the last few weeks Star Citizen has technically achieved it’s 2017 stated goal of a server meshed environment. While there is plenty more work to be done until it runs as needed for the game at large, early results are impressive. With almost 800 players ina single system, jump points leading players to Pyro, and tip top performance like we haven’t seen before, there’s a lot to talk about. Today I’m joined by Hybrid V Audio to discuss the impressive first tests of server meshing, and what comes next.


Today’s Guests:

Hybrid V Audio

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @HybridVAudio  Twitter: twitter.com/Hybrid_V

Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I


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Mar 25, 202401:29:32
EP 147 | Can Star Citizen Deliver a AAA FPS Experience? (Ft. DTOX)

EP 147 | Can Star Citizen Deliver a AAA FPS Experience? (Ft. DTOX)

From sniper changes to reloading upgrades, scanning abilities to sliding mechanics. Star Citizen FPS gameplay has always been rough, but with Alpha 4.0 on the horizon and Star Citizen 1.0 in the minds of the developers, the game needs to pick it up and improve the experience, fast. Today I’m joined by DTOX to discuss how that is happening, and when. Today’s Guests: DTOX Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DTOX_TV Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dtox Twitter: twitter.com/itsdTox ToC: 00:00 Introductions 02:20 What’s Your FPS Experience? 08:45 Star Citizen 1.0 17:10 How Has The Experience Been So Far? 30:00 The Dynamic Crosshair 36:20 Reloading Updates 41:55 Gun Wear & Tear and Jams 44:55 Sliding Mechanics 47:05 Scope Updates & Sniper Scope Glint 51:30 FPS Radar & Scanning 58:00 New HUD!!! 01:05:15 FPS Gadgets & Accessories 01:09:30 Night Vision 01:17:10 Should The 3rd Person Camera Go? 01:21:30 The True Potential of Star Citizen FPS Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord
Mar 18, 202401:31:13
EP 146 | The Future of Combat in Star Citizen (Ft. Yogi Klatt & Avenger__One) | Launch Sequence Podcast

EP 146 | The Future of Combat in Star Citizen (Ft. Yogi Klatt & Avenger__One) | Launch Sequence Podcast

In this special episode of the Launch Sequence, I am joined by one of the hands behind master modes and Star Citizen’s flight combat model as whole, Yogi Klatt, along with combat Youtube creator Avenger__One. I was approached to facilitate a conversation surrounding master modes, PvP gameplay, and ship combat in Star Citizen as a whole, with one of the people defining it. This was originally a conversation between Yogi & Avenger that I am happy to host. Today’s Guests: Avenger__One Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Avenger__One Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/avenger__one Yogi Klatt Twitter: https://twitter.com/YogiKlatt Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord
Mar 11, 202401:47:52
EP 145 | Server Meshing is Here! ...or Is It? (Ft. Morphologis) | Launch Sequence Podcast

EP 145 | Server Meshing is Here! ...or Is It? (Ft. Morphologis) | Launch Sequence Podcast

Server Meshing, Distribution Centers, Master Modes, Pyro, a lot is changing in Star Citizen very quickly. But is this really the moment, or will it be a slog to go from basic server meshing to the real deal? Is 2024 going to actually be a big year? Today I’m joined by longtime friend and guest on the show, Morphologis, to talk the big topics.


Today’s Guests:

Morphologis

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/morphologis

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/morphologis 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/morphologis


ToC:


00:00 Introductions

06:13 Helldivers 2

12:00 Are You Branching Out?

21:25 Server Meshing is in Testing!

42:00 Crime, PvP, & Reputation

48:10 What Happened to Bounty Hunting & Refining

53:10 Distribution Centers

01:04:50 Master Modes FUN!

01:20:30 Engineering

01:28:50 Thoughts on 3.23


Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence

Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I

Support This Podcast:

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Mar 04, 202401:36:37
EP 144 | Does Master Modes Need More Work? (Ft. Avenger__One & Splen)
Feb 26, 202401:14:00
EP 143 | The Hype For Star Citizen is Real This Time (Ft. SaltEMike)
Feb 19, 202401:44:28
EP 142 | Does Star Citizen Deserve Your Attention in 2024? (Ft. Tree0311)
Feb 12, 202401:41:53
EP 141 | Finally Moving Beyond the Tech Demo (Ft. TheAstroPub) | Launch Sequence Podcast
Feb 05, 202401:09:07
EP 140 | Will Server Meshing Save Star Citizen? (Ft. Mr. Tybio & Kevin Riggle)
Jan 29, 202401:17:16
EP 139 | Will Star Citizen Be A Casual Player Friendly Game? (Ft. R3vak) | Launch Sequence Podcast
Jan 22, 202401:19:16
EP 138 | Star Citizen Could Actually Be Amazing For E-Sports (Ft. CrucianGaming)
Jan 15, 202401:12:29
EP 137 | The Outside Opinion on Star Citizen (Ft. LoneVaultWanderer)

EP 137 | The Outside Opinion on Star Citizen (Ft. LoneVaultWanderer)

Star Citizen is a complicated topic, and a $48,000 puchaseable item is sure to raise a couple eyebrows, as it has recently. The general gaming community, understandably, is a bit skeptical and taken aback by Star Citizen, so today Bethesda-focused Youtuber  @LoneVaultWanderer  was kind enough to join me to discuss the outside perception and misconceptions surrounding the project, as well as the controversy and general negative coverage of the game that leads to its reputation. Today’s Guests: LoneVaultWanderer

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoneVaultWanderer Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lonevaultwanderer

Jan 09, 202401:30:51
EP 136 |Cargo Hauling in Star Citizen Needs To Change in 2024 (Ft. Seggellion)
Jan 08, 202401:05:02
EP 135 |The Best Things Coming to Star Citizen in 2024 (Ft. TheAstroPub)
Jan 01, 202401:37:14
EP 134 | 2023 Was The Year Star Citizen Finally Found It’s Footing (Ft. AbdiYohan)
Dec 27, 202301:02:55
EP 133 | Star Citizen in 2023 | The Highs and The Lows w/Space Tomato
Dec 23, 202301:08:52
EP 132 | Structural Salvage, Fuel Siphoning, & The Complex Future of Salvage in Star Citizen (Ft. Dedleader)
Dec 11, 202301:38:57
EP 131 | Engineering May Be The Biggest Gameplay Change To Star Citizen…Ever (Ft. Morphologis)
Dec 04, 202301:17:36
EP 130 | The New RSI Arrastra & The Future of Mining (Ft. Croncy & RedMonsterSC)
Nov 27, 202352:36
EP 129 | Star Citizen is Becoming More Popular | What Do New Players Think? (Ft. Ginger Prime)
Nov 25, 202301:24:56
EP 128 | New IAE Ships And The First Alien Starter Ship (Ft. Farrister)
Nov 20, 202301:10:48
EP 127 | Pyro Will Be More Than Just A Killing Playground (Ft. VoiDude)
Nov 13, 202301:14:51
EP 126 | What Makes Star Citizen's Server Meshing Different? (Ft. PanicSwitch & Unobtanium)
Nov 06, 202301:31:34
EP 125 | Star Citizen Has Reached New Heights at CitizenCon (Ft. LevelCapGaming)
Oct 30, 202301:36:42
EP 124 | Was This The Best CitizenCon Ever & What Was It Like Being There? (Ft. TheAstropub)
Oct 24, 202327:52
EP 123 | The Anvil F8C, Master Modes, & The Future of Star Citizen Ship Combat (Ft. Avenger__One & Xerostate)

EP 123 | The Anvil F8C, Master Modes, & The Future of Star Citizen Ship Combat (Ft. Avenger__One & Xerostate)

Oct 16, 202301:35:54
EP 122 | What We Know About The 15+ Ships Currently In Development for Star Citizen (Ft. Execute)
Oct 10, 202301:27:59
EP 121 | 3.21 in PTU, Jump Points In-Game, Erkul in Danger, & A Server Meshing Update (Ft. TheSpaceCoder)
Oct 02, 202301:37:23
EP 120 | Is 3.20 Live Any Good? + The Cargo Hauling Career is Defined At Last! (Ft. Farrister)
Sep 25, 202301:43:33
EP 119 | After 18 Months Is Star Citizen Still Just As Interesting To Cover? (Ft. LevelCapGaming)

EP 119 | After 18 Months Is Star Citizen Still Just As Interesting To Cover? (Ft. LevelCapGaming)

LevelCapGaming came into regular Star Citizen coverage HYPED (my interview from that time is linked below), but it’s been 18 months of thick Star Citizen development cycle fatigue. So how is he faring now after delays, mistakes, and instability, and what’s the outlook for the game's future? This is a good one, folks, There is a lot of discussion from LevelCap’s unique perspective. I hope you enjoy it! Previous Check-Ins: 1-month: https://youtu.be/xSE5kCWhjSk?si=-gETv4DmEeNq1fh_ Today’s Guests: LevelCapGaming: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LevelCapGaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/levelcapgaming

Sep 18, 202301:29:58
EP 118 | 3.20, 3.21, CitizenCon, & Is Starfield Killing Star Citizen? (Ft. SaltEMike)

EP 118 | 3.20, 3.21, CitizenCon, & Is Starfield Killing Star Citizen? (Ft. SaltEMike)

There has been a hefty dose of reading on and in between the lines this past week. With a 3.21 confirmation, 4.0 will not be coming this year, and with 3.20 approaching, new features and quality-of-life fixes are making the patch sound much better than previously thought. This week I’m joined by SaltEMike to discuss all the latest Star Citizen news and what we expect for 3.20, 3.21, and the rest of the year. Also, tune in for a short review on Starfield with no spoilers.  Today’s Guests: SaltEMike: Twitch - Twitch.tv/SaltEMike YouTube - YouTube.com/c/SaltEMike  Twitter - Twitter.com/SaltEMike ToC: 00:00 Introductions 02:50 Thoughts on Starfield 09:30 Star Citizen & Starfield 24:25 Squadron 42 & Starfield 30:50 Star Citizen 3.20 01:00:00 CitizenCon Expectations 01:22:00 Star Citizen 3.21 & The Rest of the Year Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord
Sep 11, 202301:55:48
EP 117 | Does 3.20 & The Hull C Make Cargo Hauling Great Again? (Ft. Jack Axton)
Sep 06, 202301:16:20
EP 116 | Star Citizen 3.20 Is In Public Testing! What Do We Know? (Ft. Croncy)

EP 116 | Star Citizen 3.20 Is In Public Testing! What Do We Know? (Ft. Croncy)

Star Citizen 3.20 is finally in players' hands, and it is sounding better than we thought. Arena Commander updates, Hull C & cargo updates, ground vehicle improvements, and more. Today, I’m joined by Youtuber and esports commentator @Croncy   to look at the latest update coming to Star Citizen, expectations around CitizenCon, and the rest of the year for CitizenCon. 


Today’s Guests:


Croncy

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Croncy

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/croncy

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

06:40 Starfield & The Big Fall Game Rush

22:00 Star Citizen 3.20 Is Here!

24:00 Hull C And Cargo

35:30 Arena Commander 2.0

44:40 The New Port Olisar

50:40 Extra Additions in 3.20

59:15 Economy Changes?

01:02:20 The 3.20 Consensus

01:07:00 3.18/3.19 Post Mortem

01:12:40 The Rest of The Year

01:16:45  Community Morale

01:22:39 CitizenCon Expectations


Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence

Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I

Support This Podcast:

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Aug 29, 202301:33:41
Starfield’s Lore Sets The Stage For Something BIG (Ft. The AstroHistorian)
Aug 21, 202301:31:53
EP 114 | What Is It Like To Work on Star Citizen? (Ft. The Pilot)
Aug 14, 202301:27:24
EP 113 | Star Citizen vs Starfield: Differences in Design & Intent (ft. g0at)
Aug 07, 202301:57:32
EP 112 | When Will Star Citizen See An Actual Dynamic Economy? (ft. TheSpaceCoder)
Jul 31, 202301:45:15
EP 111 | Star Citizen 3.20 Is A Major Update...For Certain Players + CitizenCon News (ft. Croncy)
Jul 25, 202301:42:23
EP 110 | Is Starfield Overhyped? (ft. Morphologis)
Jul 17, 202301:24:45
EP 109 | The New Ships & Features We Could Still See In 2023 (ft. CasaBlack)
Jul 10, 202301:19:16
EP 108 | How Piracy Works In Star Citizen & Why You're Always At Risk (ft. Avenger__One)
Jul 03, 202301:11:32
EP 107 | The Real Reason Star Citizen Will Continue To Thrive (ft.Loud Guns)
Jun 26, 202301:10:11
EP 106 | What Does It Take To Run Star Citizen & When Will It Get Better? (ft.TenPoundFortyTwo)
Jun 19, 202301:27:55
EP 105 | Is Starfield The Sci-Fi RPG We’ve Been Waiting For? (ft.TheAstroHistorian)
Jun 12, 202301:13:34
EP 104 | The Problem With Star Citizen (ft.TheYamiks)
Jun 05, 202301:34:60