personaly i think the titan is the best starter ship. you get 2 s3 wing hard points, and an s4 on the nose. it also has 8 scu of cargo and a hab. sure it costs more then the cutter but i think it offers much more value as an all rounder.
Titan, Nomad, Cutter. Pick any and you're doing good for a starter. Move into a cutlass black or C1 if you're looking for a step up. Then above that grade go Corsair or Taurus. Top all rounders in those 3 tiers.
Worth noting that the Mustang Alpha had the cargo bay added in 3.17.2 so you can use it for deliveries and basic cargo-hauling; the only thing it lacks compared to the other starter ships is a pressurised interior.
@@Duffer529 Yeah, it wasn't accessible for a long time, that change took it from absolutely the worst starter to a decent, cheap option. There's a button at the back of the ship to drop the cargo pod down, and you can open it up and crawl inside.
It sounds like it might be a decent starter ship now then. I wish I realised that, I would have included it then. Oh well, thanks for the information 👍
Honestly, would have sugested an Aurora LN over the C8X as a combat upgrade from the Aurora MR. Only benefit of the C8X worth considering is the (currently broken) jump seats for up to 2 passengers (which is one passenger more than is supported by the Aurora thanks to its bed).
C8X for sure!!! One of the few ships you are able to put inside other ships such as the carrack and galaxy. Great with fuel, and if you are willing to spend $5 more you can get a version of the pieces with a med bed which is perfect for bunkers.
@@Duffer529 I like a lot of ships but I struggle with the fact that I have basically the best ships for every activity I enjoy, in my fleet. Why would I bring a Nomad if I could carry more cargo and drop bombs if needed, with the A1 or A2? They’re too slow, need to go faster? Then I’ll bring a MSR. I would simply never fly it unless there are activities that make it the better option. Small jump points maybe? 🤔
I understand what you are saying and yeah If you had better ships for a specific task that does make sense to use that one. I guess the only reason would be the price restrictions and getting the most value for money on the budget you have, Whether in game or irl. For your situation it's a hard one though. I think the Nomad definitely fills a great role for that price range, Even if not the most efficient at one task required.
Great video! I know that the drake cutter is the best value ship, but personally, I feel that the nomad is a great ship too, due to its interior amenities and looks, as well as its ability to do cargo runs and a tractor beam, which I think for a starter player, helps players to help familiarise themselves to the mechanics of the game. Although I have enough money to buy only the aurora game package though lol.
Thanks!! The Nomad is also the choice I would go for if I didn't consider money as I absolutely love that ship but thought it may have been a bit much for some new player who doesn't even know if they can run the game yet lol. It's the one I started on in the game and definitely helped me out with all the game loops. At least in game it's not too much to buy that's a bonus for how good it is.
The C8 Pisces only has 2 guns. The expedition variant has 4 guns. Even though two of them are not gimballed, you can install gimbals on them so all four becomes gimballed. For combat I'd say the Aurora is probably better than the Pisces. You can install 2 more guns one the Aurora so it also has 4 guns. Less maneuverable (actually higher max roll/pitch/yaw but less actual G's on maneuvers) sure, but 2x size 1 shields vs 1 size 1 shield. Comes down to personal preference I guess.
also love the 300i, however i wish you could walk up ramp like the 100i does. also side note the syulen is extremely maneuverable and gimbles can be added, but they arent needed because the ship has 24 thrusters making it the most maneuverable ship in game....
Hmm yeah it would be a steep ramp but it would feel like more luxury, They could have it come down in an spiral if they wanted too lol. Yeah Syulen is very good, I do occasionally have troubles with it but it's overall very good. Thanks for watching
Yeah I suppose you could upgrade to it with your starter package, annoying that if you wanted to melt your pledge though I think you will lose some money from it. At least, that's what I did when I first started and it really annoyed lol
I started with the Aurora, which was great for the start. I upgradet to the Cutter but was disapointed by the low speed, shields and weapons compared to the Aurora. So I upgradet to the Titan. Meanwhile I bought the Syulen because of the lifetime ensurence. I enjoyed this ship but it is quite useless so I upgradet it to to C1, which is great. For a Starter I would recomend the aurora or the cutter. Both are great to find your way into the game. Later you can upgrade to whatever fits your style.
@throdwobblermangrove6200 C1 is a great ship very useful yes definitely, don't need a big or shiny ship to start in star citizen, could even do a free fly event then decide.
My guy. You need to check your prices. These starter packs dont cost nearly as much as you're quoting. Aurora is $45. C8X/Cutter is $60. 100i is $65. Titan is $75. Nomad is $95. Syulen is 85.
The tax for the ships is 20% for me in the UK. I didn't know that the prices would vary like that and I just clicked on USD on the website and said that. So still valid for UK
Just going back to this but if I really felt like it I could have done every country in the world with their vat amounts but that would take a awfully long time.
personaly i think the titan is the best starter ship. you get 2 s3 wing hard points, and an s4 on the nose. it also has 8 scu of cargo and a hab. sure it costs more then the cutter but i think it offers much more value as an all rounder.
Yes I would definitely recommend this one to any one with that price range or as in game currency as a starter.
Titan, Nomad, Cutter. Pick any and you're doing good for a starter. Move into a cutlass black or C1 if you're looking for a step up. Then above that grade go Corsair or Taurus. Top all rounders in those 3 tiers.
Worth noting that the Mustang Alpha had the cargo bay added in 3.17.2 so you can use it for deliveries and basic cargo-hauling; the only thing it lacks compared to the other starter ships is a pressurised interior.
Hmm I didn't realise it had some cargo space
@@Duffer529 Yeah, it wasn't accessible for a long time, that change took it from absolutely the worst starter to a decent, cheap option. There's a button at the back of the ship to drop the cargo pod down, and you can open it up and crawl inside.
It sounds like it might be a decent starter ship now then.
I wish I realised that, I would have included it then. Oh well, thanks for the information 👍
Honestly, would have sugested an Aurora LN over the C8X as a combat upgrade from the Aurora MR. Only benefit of the C8X worth considering is the (currently broken) jump seats for up to 2 passengers (which is one passenger more than is supported by the Aurora thanks to its bed).
C8X for sure!!! One of the few ships you are able to put inside other ships such as the carrack and galaxy. Great with fuel, and if you are willing to spend $5 more you can get a version of the pieces with a med bed which is perfect for bunkers.
Very good choice! I do love the medical variant when using it with the carrack as a 'scouting' ship. Much fun to be had with that.
Really well made video thank you for this, deserves more views!
Hey Duffer you should make another video about the best ships to upgrade to as a beginner next.
Hi, yk that's a good idea I might do actually.
Thanks for the suggestion 👍
I've never flown the Nomad in game but after watching this, I really like that one.
Yeah it's a really fun ship to use, I definitely recommend it.
@@Duffer529 I like a lot of ships but I struggle with the fact that I have basically the best ships for every activity I enjoy, in my fleet. Why would I bring a Nomad if I could carry more cargo and drop bombs if needed, with the A1 or A2? They’re too slow, need to go faster? Then I’ll bring a MSR. I would simply never fly it unless there are activities that make it the better option. Small jump points maybe? 🤔
I understand what you are saying and yeah If you had better ships for a specific task that does make sense to use that one.
I guess the only reason would be the price restrictions and getting the most value for money on the budget you have, Whether in game or irl. For your situation it's a hard one though.
I think the Nomad definitely fills a great role for that price range, Even if not the most efficient at one task required.
Great video! I know that the drake cutter is the best value ship, but personally, I feel that the nomad is a great ship too, due to its interior amenities and looks, as well as its ability to do cargo runs and a tractor beam, which I think for a starter player, helps players to help familiarise themselves to the mechanics of the game.
Although I have enough money to buy only the aurora game package though lol.
Thanks!!
The Nomad is also the choice I would go for if I didn't consider money as I absolutely love that ship but thought it may have been a bit much for some new player who doesn't even know if they can run the game yet lol. It's the one I started on in the game and definitely helped me out with all the game loops.
At least in game it's not too much to buy that's a bonus for how good it is.
The C8 Pisces only has 2 guns. The expedition variant has 4 guns. Even though two of them are not gimballed, you can install gimbals on them so all four becomes gimballed. For combat I'd say the Aurora is probably better than the Pisces. You can install 2 more guns one the Aurora so it also has 4 guns. Less maneuverable (actually higher max roll/pitch/yaw but less actual G's on maneuvers) sure, but 2x size 1 shields vs 1 size 1 shield. Comes down to personal preference I guess.
also love the 300i, however i wish you could walk up ramp like the 100i does. also side note the syulen is extremely maneuverable and gimbles can be added, but they arent needed because the ship has 24 thrusters making it the most maneuverable ship in game....
Hmm yeah it would be a steep ramp but it would feel like more luxury, They could have it come down in an spiral if they wanted too lol.
Yeah Syulen is very good, I do occasionally have troubles with it but it's overall very good.
Thanks for watching
@@Duffer529 it's my only complaint about the ship. It's so much better then the 100i and for the small price I'd easily tell them to upgrade to 300i
Yeah it's not very much more at all really, wish it was a starter package tbh that would be a nice one
@@Duffer529 however that's what i get at is, can upgrade to it with starter
Yeah I suppose you could upgrade to it with your starter package, annoying that if you wanted to melt your pledge though I think you will lose some money from it.
At least, that's what I did when I first started and it really annoyed lol
Which is your favourite Starter ship?
Mine is the Avenger Titan because of how much of a fighter it looks like :) thanks for the video !!
Lovely choice, loved flying that one.
Thanks for watching!
I started with the Aurora, which was great for the start. I upgradet to the Cutter but was disapointed by the low speed, shields and weapons compared to the Aurora. So I upgradet to the Titan.
Meanwhile I bought the Syulen because of the lifetime ensurence. I enjoyed this ship but it is quite useless so I upgradet it to to C1, which is great.
For a Starter I would recomend the aurora or the cutter. Both are great to find your way into the game.
Later you can upgrade to whatever fits your style.
@throdwobblermangrove6200 C1 is a great ship very useful
yes definitely, don't need a big or shiny ship to start in star citizen, could even do a free fly event then decide.
How many can last three years in sc and spend less than $420?
I noticed that you completely ignored the Carrack as a viable starter.
I saw it but a starter ship is something that should be cheap whilst that is not.
Every price you mentioned was with your local tax Included. Not the price of the ship alone.
Yes such is the price of the ship as a 'starter ship' package.
But this is the tax in my country so it is valid for anyone in the United Kingdom
My guy. You need to check your prices. These starter packs dont cost nearly as much as you're quoting. Aurora is $45. C8X/Cutter is $60. 100i is $65. Titan is $75. Nomad is $95. Syulen is 85.
Could be depending on his county. Probably has a lot of taxes
The tax for the ships is 20% for me in the UK.
I didn't know that the prices would vary like that and I just clicked on USD on the website and said that.
So still valid for UK
Just going back to this but if I really felt like it I could have done every country in the world with their vat amounts but that would take a awfully long time.