The author expresses their excitement and belief that version 3.23 of Star Citizen can meet its goals, highlighting the importance of recent updates and the potential for revolutionary output. They encourage support for the developers and ask viewers to engage with the content by liking, subscribing, and sharing the video.
The author begins by expressing their shock and excitement over the recent updates in Star Citizen, particularly in the areas of EVA (Extra-Vehicular Activity) and interface improvements. They urge viewers to watch the latest episode of Star Citizen Live, as it contains important information about the future of the game. The author acknowledges their usual approach of taking time to analyze and think things through, but in this case, they were so overwhelmed by the content that they immediately started sketching out ideas.
The author then delves into the concept of serialized variables and how they relate to networking in the game. They explain that while the concept may not seem groundbreaking, it is the combination of evolutionary technical steps and an innovative architecture that can result in a revolutionary output. They highlight the importance of segmenting game code from infrastructure code, emphasizing that the term “net code” is not accurate and can lead to confusion.
The author proceeds to discuss the three main sections of development: game code, infrastructure, and network. They explain how the decision to focus on Squadron 42 (the single-player mode) allowed the development team to work on core requirements and infrastructure in the background. By using the same code structure for both Squadron 42 and the Persistent Universe (PU), features can be easily checked into the PU branch once they are tested in the single-player mode. The author acknowledges that there may be challenges and failures along the way but believes that if the work done since 2016 is in place and refined, it is possible for version 3.23 to meet its goals.
In conclusion, the author emphasizes the significance of version 3.23, stating that it is the most important step since the release of the Persistent Universe. They express hope for a successful outcome but also acknowledge the potential for concerns if it falls short. The author encourages support for the developers and asks viewers to consider liking, subscribing, and sharing the video, and even making a donation to help with expenses.