The video highlights a testing session of server meshing in Star Citizen, showcasing a smooth 100-player experience with improved server and client performance, despite some lingering desynchronization issues. The host explores various locations, engages with players, and expresses excitement about the potential transition to even larger player servers in the future.
The video showcases a testing session of server meshing in Star Citizen, with a focus on a tech preview that allows for a 100-player server experience. The host begins by discussing their excitement for the testing phase, highlighting their observations of Microtech, where they notice a good server FPS of around 30 and a client FPS exceeding 80. Although some desynchronization issues persist, they remark that the experience has improved significantly compared to previous tests, with NPCs behaving more naturally.
As the host explores the environment, they gather supplies and board a train filled with players, noting the smoothness of the ride and the improved server performance. They engage with other players, and while some minor desync issues remain, the overall experience is much more stable. After a successful train ride, they head to their personal hangar, which has been inaccessible due to bugs in the Persistent Universe (PU), and decide to take out an A90 jump ship for further exploration.
The host expresses a desire to find a larger gathering of players and heads to the Commons area, where they encounter a mix of NPCs and players. They mention that the server can accommodate 100 players and anticipate a transition to a 600-player server in the near future. The chat reveals that the current server is running smoothly, which contributes to a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
Next, the host takes to the skies, performing quantum jumps to different locations and marveling at the beauty of the game. They emphasize the freedom and visual splendor that Star Citizen offers, despite its ongoing bugs and issues. The smoothness of the server enhances their enjoyment of the flight mechanics, allowing them to appreciate the game’s design and aesthetics.
Towards the end of the video, the host mentions an upcoming transition to a 1,000-player server, indicating that the current 100-player experience has been successful. They anticipate a brief downtime for the update, expressing optimism about the potential for an even larger and smoother gameplay experience. The video concludes with the host preparing for the next phase of testing, eager to see how the server meshing technology evolves.