Star Citizen

[Pete Dero]

For some reason there was some controversy about this so the page is removed for the moment.




https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/the-legatus-pack/

[Jarhead0331]

^People will buy that.

I got into an argument with someone on the official Star Citizen Facebook page who had spent over $300,000 on Star Citizen. I started the argument by commenting that I'm about as pro-capitalist as anyone on the planet, but seeing someone spend that kind of money on not only a digital product, but on digital products that haven't even been made yet, many of which are only in concept, was a tough pill to swallow given the level of suffering on some parts of the world. The argument got worse when it was disclosed that the particular individual was the recipient of a large Worker's Compensation settlement for an injury he sustained on the job. This pissed me off, because now he is spending tax payer dollars that were meant to compensate for an injury on virtual products in a video game.

The point is, big spenders came out of the woodwork to defend this spending behavior. So, they are out there...

I'd also like to take this opportunity to note that development is really in a good place. 3.1 is the best build yet and some great things are expected in 3.2 which will go live before the end of June. So far, RSI is sticking to the quarterly update schedule, as promised.

[Gusington]

300k 😳

[Jarhead0331]

300k 😳

It was closer to $400K if I recall...I think my overall point in commenting was initially, if you want to spend that kind of money and you have it, more power to you, but I wouldn't brag about it, or publicize it. Its embarrassing.

[Pete Dero]

300k 😳

Can't you buy a ticket to go in to real space for that amount of money ?

[Dammit Carl!]

Man, that is some serious level of crazy.  Granted, I've dropped some dimes on quite a few gaming-related things (skins, premium tanks, etc.) but several thou?

Are people getting these things because they genuinely like the game or is it some sort of "bragging rights," approach?

[Gusington]

Closer to 400k??? DAYUM

[Jarhead0331]

Are people getting these things because they genuinely like the game or is it some sort of "bragging rights," approach?

I think its the dream of what the game can actually be that motivates...and yes, being such a big spender in a game that has so many hardcore followers and having that kind of notoriety probably motivates, as well.   

[Yskonyn]

Well ... I can see someone spending 300 (non-k for Christ's sake) on the dream of what a game can become, but 3000, 30000 or even 300000 is just mind boggling insanity!

[Ian C]

It was closer to $400K if I recall...

Nearly one-half million dollars.

Someone with that amount of disposable income (if it is income) and a bit of thinking could actually become an investor and get all that and more for free.



Could someone give me his number. I have a ton of digital product not yet made he can buy.

It's the best space game ever made (not made yet).

[Gusington]

Clearly that amount does not buy brains. Maybe brains start at 425.

[mirth]

Maybe brains start at 425.

too rich for my blood. I'll have to continue doing without.

[Pete Dero]

And now he still needs money for a high-end PC to play it on ...

[Dammit Carl!]

And now he still needs money for a high-end PC to play it on ...

Calling it now: dude puts out a kickstarter for this purpose.

[fabius]

Thanks for posting the $400k anecdote Jarhead. That's a real insight into humanity and today's world.

I also find that $27,000 for

Almost every ship is in this package..

; almost every ship, surreal.