I'm sorry for the long break in between videos. I'm just getting over having covid. My voice came back yesterday so I'm going to start posting again. Thanks for understanding!
You also cannot underestimate the prestige and fear that the F8C brings to a fight, especially for those less combat hardened pilots. On the other hand, costs for fixing up those front winglets, are outrageous (they are always the first bodywork lost), but the F8c is such a looker, that I never regretted paying for.
Got it when it first went open to the "public." And when/if they DO make the chance to get it changed to the military version, you can bet I am going to go through that. Having an "A" version with lifetime insurance? It would be my go-to for most things Star Citizen. Have a ship for every game arc now except salvage, so I am fairly sure I have for the most part, finished my out of game purchases.
It's a shame that a military variant can actually be less of an advantage in certain areas. I expected the Military hornet 2 to be superior in every way, but that is not the case. It has great advantage as far as fire power but is a weaker ship when it comes to health pool...which I guess make sense in balance, but not in logic...why a civilian version of the same ship would be stronger. If a civilian version was to have any advantage, it would be in speed and maneuverability due to being lighter and more fragile.
I'm a proud owner of the f8c, although it is a brick right now I'm still succesfull both pvp and pve with it. Realy hope for thet F8A tooken to unlock the beast
Short answer: It's an awesome looking ship with a lot of firepower. Buy it if you're collecting rarer ships or have money burning a hole in your digital pocket. Also, odds are CIG will end up doing an event with a reward token to upgrade the F8C to an F8A which will take each of the hardpoints up a level. Be sure to save some money for CitCon in a month though.
Isn't this also the ship you can earn by completing the Squadrun 42 game? I would hope to be able to one day CCU up to it or buy in game. For now, industry is my focus but this ship is a beauty and really pulls you into wanting to fly her.
You will be able to unlock it in sq42 yes. I don't think it will be as easy as simply finishing it you'll probably have to finish a challenge or something but that's just a guest on my part since we don't know. CIG only said you can unlock it in SQ42 and that was all.
@@Misteryx5 You need to cycle through the pants / armor inventory on enemies ONLY. I did 4 bunkers found nothing because when you loot the enemies, it only shows what they have on their core, u need to switch it to pants in order to find the ticket. I found 4 in one bunker like this. and now I have like 10
I used my ticket 2 days before the start of IAE 2024 and rented the F8C for 24 hours. Does my account automatically get qualified to purchase the ship on the website when it becomes available?
Well, one can only hope that the F8C will be tuned for Mud Modes. A lot of other ships have been tuned so far and the F8C has been left flying worse than a Vanguard! I have had fun times with mine and hope they do her justice.
Someone blessed me with a ticket tonight. played on a whim, now I'm sucked back in. I want to pull out the joysticks and melt my legionnaire for the to upgrade my zeus mr I liteerally dont remember buying the zeus... it looks kinda sick though so i may not immediately apply the f8c upgrade until after trying out the zeus PLEASE leave opinions and suggestions.
I'm still on the fence about it. I've got it just sitting in my cart. I'm thinking of melting a few things for it, including a Valiant and Firebird. Global chat seems to trash it though. I just like the fact that it's a heavy fighter, its fairly exclusive, and it looks pretty damn cool. Overall, it seems like the military version is what most people are holding out for.
that's the thing. They'll never end up selling the military variant and the only way to get it would be just like how we got the F7A, through some kind of in game event that would allow you to upgrade the civilian model to the military version.
@@lawofthewestgaming You're right. Personally, I don't exactly mind it. I completed Xenothreat and look forward to another event. I personally just don't like the F7A so that upgrade token is useless. An upgrade path to an F8A would be very welcome. Either way, thanks for the video!
So far I've been unsuccessful in finding my golden ticket but I'm going to keep searching until I find it. I fly a Gladius and would like to fly something that hits harder.
@@spiritofsound8469 Over the last few days I've done more than 30 bunker missions, searched every body and every box. Are tickets like on a countertop or some other odd place?
I used my ticket 2 days before the start of IAE 2024 and rented the F8C for two days. Does my account automatically get qualified to purchase the ship on the website when it becomes available?
From what I've seen, you should be able to purchase it. I think I saw something about there being two ways to purchase it now due to it being one of the winners of the ship showdown. It's a great ship, but I wish it had a bit of an interior or at least some way to bed log. Makes it a bit hard to justify over the Vanguard series or the upcoming Mirai Guardian. Though an upgrade to the F8A would certain help...
You may want to double check that you can't purchase the F8C now. It won't show up in CCU's, but if you go directly to its page on the website, I think it shows up once you have the ticket.
I had 2 for longtime long before they started the golden ticket thing now I have 3rd one as someone in my Org gave me golden ticket so bought me another.
I did the event when it came out and I saw a post on Reddit saying it was back up for sale. Sure enough it’s on the website, not the ccu, $300 for it. I’m proud to say that I got one yesterday and am now a proud owner of an f8c and Galaxy
If it does not fly better after tuning, I will be melting. The ship needs to be what it is advertised as "the premier fighter". It is too pricey for how much it sucks currently. But yes, I know tuning still needs to come, but it seriously needs to come soon, because I have not felt like it has been worth it at all for the last 6 months
They are NOT going to do an overdrive event to get a F8A that's pure theory crafting and that ship would be far far too powerful in the PU. I have to say I think you are very wrong to say that.
@abelbeano they do care. CiG isn't selling ships to be greedy sobs, they are selling them to fund the project. You don't have to believe me but it's true. Selling the F8A would do more harm to the project than good, and they are probably aware of that. Not only that but CIG already had plans to sell the F7A a long long time ago. Perhaps not to as many as they did.. but the plan was always there. As was the plan for the F8C. No plan has ever exsisted to sell the F8A. Ever.
@@csdigitaldesign I would not hold your breath the day you open your 3rd eye 👁️ you finally wake up , Cig does not care if they cared we would have other system all ready like pyro
good video, i don't think they will or they should release f8a, the f7a has still its down side, less shields, less range, etc if they release the f8a it will be the best at everything higher firepower than f7a, more range, shield, high maneuvrability to counter scythe, it would kill the meta by electing this ship as a total king
I'm sorry for the long break in between videos. I'm just getting over having covid. My voice came back yesterday so I'm going to start posting again. Thanks for understanding!
Glad you are back! Hope you are feeling much better.
Happy to see you back in action! 🎉
Welcome back! Covid absolutely kicked my ass so I can relate!
Glad you're feeling better.
Vitamin D. Many who get Covid severely have deficiency.
I got one of these when they first came out and I don't regret it at all even after master modes. It's a fantastic PvE fighter.
also for pvp brother one of the best ones
You also cannot underestimate the prestige and fear that the F8C brings to a fight, especially for those less combat hardened pilots. On the other hand, costs for fixing up those front winglets, are outrageous (they are always the first bodywork lost), but the F8c is such a looker, that I never regretted paying for.
Wish I could do an upgrade...having to buy it outright for 300$ is rough
Glad you're feeling better, welcome back.
Welcome back, excellent video! Hope you're feeling better!
Thanks!
Haha, too late for me as a F8C owner but wanted to say that I'm happy to see a new video from you! Hope all is well!
Got it when it first went open to the "public." And when/if they DO make the chance to get it changed to the military version, you can bet I am going to go through that. Having an "A" version with lifetime insurance? It would be my go-to for most things Star Citizen. Have a ship for every game arc now except salvage, so I am fairly sure I have for the most part, finished my out of game purchases.
What are your ships?
It's a shame that a military variant can actually be less of an advantage in certain areas. I expected the Military hornet 2 to be superior in every way, but that is not the case. It has great advantage as far as fire power but is a weaker ship when it comes to health pool...which I guess make sense in balance, but not in logic...why a civilian version of the same ship would be stronger. If a civilian version was to have any advantage, it would be in speed and maneuverability due to being lighter and more fragile.
I'm a proud owner of the f8c, although it is a brick right now I'm still succesfull both pvp and pve with it. Realy hope for thet F8A tooken to unlock the beast
Short answer: It's an awesome looking ship with a lot of firepower. Buy it if you're collecting rarer ships or have money burning a hole in your digital pocket. Also, odds are CIG will end up doing an event with a reward token to upgrade the F8C to an F8A which will take each of the hardpoints up a level. Be sure to save some money for CitCon in a month though.
Sadly is getting a "tune" for MM on 3.24 but it makes it even more slower to fly.. Not sure why CIG is doing this to the F8C.
I hope your prediction on the upgrade token is correct.
Isn't this also the ship you can earn by completing the Squadrun 42 game? I would hope to be able to one day CCU up to it or buy in game. For now, industry is my focus but this ship is a beauty and really pulls you into wanting to fly her.
You will be able to unlock it in sq42 yes. I don't think it will be as easy as simply finishing it you'll probably have to finish a challenge or something but that's just a guest on my part since we don't know. CIG only said you can unlock it in SQ42 and that was all.
To be honest, as I know, CIG never have told anything about the possibility to earn a F8A for the players.
F8 is amazing although super expensive to repair 😅
Could also be my slopy piloting in bounty missions ending up with loosing a wing.
Can people still find golden tickets out in the wild? Thought those went away
I thought the same, are golden tickets still available to be found?
I have an extra ticket
I thought they were only possible to find during specific events...??
@@Berzk01 would you gift it to me?
@sinas6441 ill be logging in late this morning. Yes I can give one out. I have 2 but I already got my lighting
No excuse Law! ;) Glad to see you are well.
thanks buddy
I've got 2 of them. If they come out with the ability to upgrade it to the A version, I will be all over that.
Wait, you can still find these tickets at the moment?
Yes, found one just an hour ago from clearing a bunker.
Wait. Is it still possible to find these golden tickets, as of August 22 2024?
yeah i would like to know that too, i spend 6h last night jumping outposts and doing bunkers, no luck..
They are back and plentiful
@@Misteryx5 You need to cycle through the pants / armor inventory on enemies ONLY. I did 4 bunkers found nothing because when you loot the enemies, it only shows what they have on their core, u need to switch it to pants in order to find the ticket. I found 4 in one bunker like this. and now I have like 10
@@VllILE deam thx alot for the intel, hope i can find some today :D
@@VllILE did a short run yesterday, one bunker mission, found one golden instantly :D
I used my ticket 2 days before the start of IAE 2024 and rented the F8C for 24 hours. Does my account automatically get qualified to purchase the ship on the website when it becomes available?
Well, one can only hope that the F8C will be tuned for Mud Modes. A lot of other ships have been tuned so far and the F8C has been left flying worse than a Vanguard!
I have had fun times with mine and hope they do her justice.
hard choice: get F8C Lightening, or save and wait for F8A Thunder...
Me: Get F8c, wait for (possible) upgrade event.
If not, melt F8c (maybe some other stuff too) and use the store creds to get the F8A.
Someone blessed me with a ticket tonight. played on a whim, now I'm sucked back in. I want to pull out the joysticks and melt my legionnaire for the to upgrade my zeus mr
I liteerally dont remember buying the zeus... it looks kinda sick though so i may not immediately apply the f8c upgrade until after trying out the zeus
PLEASE leave opinions and suggestions.
I'm still on the fence about it. I've got it just sitting in my cart. I'm thinking of melting a few things for it, including a Valiant and Firebird. Global chat seems to trash it though. I just like the fact that it's a heavy fighter, its fairly exclusive, and it looks pretty damn cool. Overall, it seems like the military version is what most people are holding out for.
that's the thing. They'll never end up selling the military variant and the only way to get it would be just like how we got the F7A, through some kind of in game event that would allow you to upgrade the civilian model to the military version.
@@lawofthewestgaming You're right. Personally, I don't exactly mind it. I completed Xenothreat and look forward to another event. I personally just don't like the F7A so that upgrade token is useless. An upgrade path to an F8A would be very welcome. Either way, thanks for the video!
@@Please_Handle_Randall Yes. Thats exactly what I did.
Great video, thanks!
So lawofthewest do you have a golden ticket I can have?
Can you get it as LTI or not?
So far I've been unsuccessful in finding my golden ticket but I'm going to keep searching until I find it. I fly a Gladius and would like to fly something that hits harder.
Try a bunker mission.
If you're still not having any luck, hit me up, I've got some spare tickets laying around.
@@spiritofsound8469 Over the last few days I've done more than 30 bunker missions, searched every body and every box. Are tickets like on a countertop or some other odd place?
@@Ryecrash617 they are found in boxes.
@@spiritofsound8469 I've apparently just been unlucky. About how often do you find them?
@@spiritofsound8469 I've apparently just been unlucky. About how often do you find them?
Got mine last night I was wondering why it handled like crap lol
I used my ticket 2 days before the start of IAE 2024 and rented the F8C for two days. Does my account automatically get qualified to purchase the ship on the website when it becomes available?
From what I've seen, you should be able to purchase it. I think I saw something about there being two ways to purchase it now due to it being one of the winners of the ship showdown. It's a great ship, but I wish it had a bit of an interior or at least some way to bed log. Makes it a bit hard to justify over the Vanguard series or the upcoming Mirai Guardian. Though an upgrade to the F8A would certain help...
You may want to double check that you can't purchase the F8C now. It won't show up in CCU's, but if you go directly to its page on the website, I think it shows up once you have the ticket.
I had 2 for longtime long before they started the golden ticket thing now I have 3rd one as someone in my Org gave me golden ticket so bought me another.
Only 6 months insurance tho😢
But it's not available to purchase now is it? It's not showing for me atm, but it did earlier as have done the golden ticket thing in the past.
I did the event when it came out and I saw a post on Reddit saying it was back up for sale. Sure enough it’s on the website, not the ccu, $300 for it. I’m proud to say that I got one yesterday and am now a proud owner of an f8c and Galaxy
What if i have the F7A mk2 would it be worth meting it to get the F8C?
No because you can't buyback the F7A2 upgrade token
Are the golden tickets still acquirable on 3.24?
They are. In fact they just made an announcement about that on their website.
How much is it?
I ran around with some friends and got my golden ticket. This is currently my #1 fighter.
so the tickets are still around? where did you find it?
I'd love this ship but noway to get it unless you have golden ticket
And I was always asking myself what it is about this golden ticket they were talking about in the chat. Luckily I'm not into PvE or PvP.
If it does not fly better after tuning, I will be melting. The ship needs to be what it is advertised as "the premier fighter".
It is too pricey for how much it sucks currently. But yes, I know tuning still needs to come, but it seriously needs to come soon, because I have not felt like it has been worth it at all for the last 6 months
o7
Simple answer. Don't it's pretty much just a fighter. Fly Aegis, like Messer intended!
They are NOT going to do an overdrive event to get a F8A that's pure theory crafting and that ship would be far far too powerful in the PU. I have to say I think you are very wrong to say that.
When it. Comes to money do you think they care? They want money
@abelbeano they do care. CiG isn't selling ships to be greedy sobs, they are selling them to fund the project. You don't have to believe me but it's true. Selling the F8A would do more harm to the project than good, and they are probably aware of that.
Not only that but CIG already had plans to sell the F7A a long long time ago. Perhaps not to as many as they did.. but the plan was always there. As was the plan for the F8C. No plan has ever exsisted to sell the F8A. Ever.
@@csdigitaldesign I would not hold your breath the day you open your 3rd eye 👁️ you finally wake up , Cig does not care if they cared we would have other system all ready like pyro
They also said that the f8c was unobtainable years ago. Only way to get it was to complete SQ42 for a chance to unlock it. Yet here we are.
good video, i don't think they will or they should release f8a, the f7a has still its down side, less shields, less range, etc if they release the f8a it will be the best at everything higher firepower than f7a, more range, shield, high maneuvrability to counter scythe, it would kill the meta by electing this ship as a total king