{"id":528,"date":"2017-04-15T16:05:47","date_gmt":"2017-04-15T22:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scprivateer.gtgrgq9c-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=528"},"modified":"2019-05-03T15:27:50","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T21:27:50","slug":"getting-started-star-citizen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starcitizenprivateer.com\/getting-started-star-citizen\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started in Star Citizen – A Guide for New Players"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting Started in Star Citizen<\/h2>\n

When you first start exploring the Star Citizen website, it can be a little intimidating and more than a little confusing. \u00a0This guide for new players will show you how to create an account (no purchase is necessary) and will discuss which game package will benefit you most, early in your Star Citizen life.<\/p>\n

Account Creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First, if you do not already have a Star Citizen account, begin by creating one here<\/a>. \u00a0This will create an account using my referral code, which will get you 5,000 credits to assist with your initial in-game expenses. \u00a0Referral codes cannot be applied after an account is created, so if you wish to use someone else’s code you have to do it prior to creating your account.<\/p>\n

After you have confirmed your e-mail address, you can now log-on and select a pledge package. \u00a0For those of you that are only interested in the single-player game, you can\u00a0purchase Squadron 42 here<\/a>. \u00a0If you are interested in the MMO Star Citizen or wish to purchase both Star Citizen and the single-player campaign Squadron 42, you must determine which starter package to choose from. \u00a0My personal recommendation is to purchase both games as adding Squadron 42 to a Star Citizen package only costs $15. Purchasing Star Citizen also gets you access to the first person shooter module Star Marine.<\/p>\n

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Game Package Selection for New Players<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Become a Citizen today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is where things can get frustrating for new players. \u00a0Always keep this in mind: you only NEED the base game package. \u00a0You will never need to purchase anything beyond the Star Citizen starter package and perhaps the Squadron 42 add-on. \u00a0Don’t let the crazy prices of some of the pledges scare you! \u00a0All ships will eventually be purchasable in-game as development progresses.<\/p>\n

This page<\/a> will take you to the game packages page. \u00a0The packages that I would recommend are the Aurora MR Star Citizen Starter + Squadron 42 package\u00a0or the Mustang Alpha Star Citizen Starter + Squadron 42 package. \u00a0If you wish to purchase a package with a more expensive ship, I would suggest waiting until you have experienced more of the game. \u00a0You can always upgrade your base ship to something more expensive at a later time. \u00a0Choose whichever ship you like as you can melt the package for store credit and purchase the other ship every 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Check out our reviews of the Mustang Alpha<\/a> and Aurora MR<\/a>. \u00a0The Aurora is slightly more durable and worth $25 toward a cross chassis upgrade to a more expensive ship and the Mustang is more maneuverable and worth $30 toward a cross chassis upgrade.<\/p>\n

Other Game Package Options<\/h3>\n

Aegis Avenger Titan<\/h4>\n
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The Avenger series of ships.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Avenger Titan<\/a> is one of the best starter ships you can choose. Its ability to carry cargo, switch out its cargo hold for stasis pods (for bounty hunting) or an EMP generator make it extremely versatile. The fact that it is relatively maneuverable and has decent armament for a ship its size, make it much better in a fight than either the Aurora or Mustang.<\/p>\n

The best way to purchase it is to get the Mustang Alpha starter package and upgrade to the Avenger Titan for $20. If you’ve never played Star Citizen before, I’d suggest getting the Mustang Alpha first and playing for a while to get the feel for the game. The Avenger was my gateway drug to Star Citizen and it still holds a special place in my heart!<\/p>\n

Origin 300 Series<\/h4>\n