The video discusses the shortcomings of the current loot system in Star Citizen, emphasizing its unreliability and low drop rates, which fail to incentivize player engagement in high-risk activities. The host suggests actionable improvements, such as reducing potential loot items, increasing item generation, and incorporating universally useful items, to create a more rewarding and dynamic looting experience.
In the video, the host discusses the current state of the loot system in Star Citizen, highlighting its shortcomings and suggesting potential improvements. The loot system has been in place for about two years, but despite minor adjustments to drop rates and box contents, it remains largely unchanged. The upcoming introduction of contested zones in the Pyro system, where players can engage in combat for loot, raises questions about whether the current loot offerings are sufficient to incentivize participation in such high-risk activities.
The host points out that the existing loot system is unreliable, with players often finding little of value in loot boxes. The technical structure of the system contributes to this issue, as there are too many potential items for each box and not enough items selected, resulting in very low drop chances. While this may reflect real-life scenarios where abandoned locations yield little of worth, it does not translate well into gameplay, where loot should provide meaningful rewards to enhance player engagement and progression.
To improve the loot experience, the host suggests several actionable changes that could be implemented by CAG (Cloud Imperium Games). These include reducing the number of possible items in loot boxes, increasing the number of items generated, or introducing larger loot containers. Such adjustments would enhance drop rates and provide players with more options when looting, making the process more rewarding and engaging.
The host also proposes the inclusion of universally useful items, such as physical currency or credit chips, which could add immediate value to loot finds. While players can sell discovered items for money, having cash on hand is more straightforward and desirable. Additionally, introducing a system where players can trade seemingly worthless items for valuable ones could create a more dynamic loot experience, allowing for greater agency in how players acquire rewards.
Lastly, the video touches on the upcoming crafting and blueprint systems, which promise to significantly alter how looting functions. By incorporating high-tier items or blueprints into loot boxes, the game could create varied value levels for players. This would also allow for trading opportunities, enhancing the MMO aspects of Star Citizen. The host concludes by emphasizing the need for CAG to adapt and improve the loot system to keep pace with the game’s evolving dynamics, inviting viewers to share their thoughts on potential solutions.