Frequently Asked Questions (2024)

Frequently Asked Questions (1)

For Frequently asked questions about the Star Citizen Wiki, see Project:FAQ.

What is Star Citizen?

Star Citizen is an MMO space trading and combat simulator set in the mid-to-late 30th century. Star Citizen will feature both detailed space flight aspect as well as a first-person element which will allow players to explore and fight in first-person on planets as well as in space and on space stations.

Star Citizen is set to feature a wide variety of activities such as exploration, trading, mining, as well as smuggling and piracy facilitated by many different ships that can be upgraded and outfitted to suit different playstyles.

What is Squadron 42?

Squadron 42 is an offline singleplayer campaign set in the Star Citizen universe. SQ42 will feature a 70 mission campaign and will tie into Star Citizen should the player wish to do so.

Who is Cloud Imperium Games? Roberts Space Industries?

Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is an American video game company with offices in Los Angeles California, Austin Texas, Manchester United Kingdom and Frankfurt Germany. It was founded by Chris Roberts and Ortwin Freyermuth to develop Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

Roberts Space Industries is a fictional space technology company within the Star Citizen universe, RSI manufactures several different ships, as well as a line of space suits. However RSI also exists as a real-life subsidiary of CIG created for marketing and branding purposes.

When will Star Citizen be finished?

The completion date of Star Citizen is currently unknown; with several major updates and patches planned for future release. The current Production Schedules show the progress on the next major updates to be released, along with expected release dates.

It is recommended that interested players carefully assess announced dates and times; as they often shift and are delayed as a result of development.

What are the latest features currently in the game?

You can find the latest features in the live Alpha Frequently Asked Questions (2)here.

What should I play first?

Arena Commander, a game mode in the Star Citizen Alpha, offers the smoothest gameplay, with single player, co-op or player vs. player combat using a variety of ships. CIG provides an Arena Commander FAQ. The Persistent Universe, located in the Stanton system, has the most features and is closest to the "final" Star Citizen, but has the most bugs, stability issues, and frame rate problems.

How does buying ships work? Do I have to spend a lot of money?

For more information about individual game packages, please see: Guide:Pledging

Currently, the game can be purchased via Frequently Asked Questions (3)packages. A package will contain one or more ships, as well as some in-game currency and insurance for your ships. The most important thing to note is that the cheapest packages ($45 USD) will ONLY include either the multiplayer Star Citizen or the singleplayer Squadron 42. In order to get both, you can choose a package that includes Squadron 42 for an additional $20 (bringing the total price to $65). You may also purchase a Star Citizen package and buy the Squadron 42 add-on at a later date for $45. Ships can also be purchased individually and added to your account where they will be available to use in-game when they are completed and flight-ready, as long as you have a game package.

Can I still use other ships when I have not bought them with real money?

Yes. Ships can be bought, borrowed, rented, or stolen in game.

Select ships are available in game for purchase with aUEC. These ships, once purchased, are available to your account until servers are reset at the next major update.

You can also borrow ships from friends or organization mates, try to steal a ship from a player, or you can rent one using REC.

Rental Equipment Credits or "REC" are currently one way own ships without paying real money for it. This currency can be earned by playing public Arena Commander matches, which can then be spent on the Frequently Asked Questions (4)Electronic Access Store to rent ships or weapons for 7 periods of 24 hours.

More information be found in the Rec FAQ.

Will my PC run Star Citizen? Why am I getting low frame rates?

The official requirements for running Star Citizen, at the time of writing, are given Frequently Asked Questions (5)here. They may change during the development. A community guide can be found Here to figure out if your PC/laptop can run the game.

Currently, Star Citizen's Persistent Universe is performing poorly for everyone due to a combination of factors, namely high memory usage and high quantity of entities being updated. Therefore it is not uncommon to get only 30 - 40 fps on a powerful PC. These issues are planned to be resolved as the game is developed.

Is Star Citizen Pay-to-Win?

Currently people can purchase ships, weapons, and equipment for real money. However the developers have stated that ships and other items will no longer be directly purchasable with real money near or at the game's launch. At this time the developers have stated that it will be possible to buy UEC, the game's primary currency used to purchase most items, with real money in a limited way.

"NO Pay2Win - You should never be able to buy anything with real money that you can't buy in with in game credits."
Chris Roberts

However, at this time, there are items that cannot be purchased without real money.

How can I help bug test the game?

If you own the game you can submit bug reports and other issues to the Frequently Asked Questions (6)Issue Council. The Issue Council is a community-driven tool in which players can report issues they have encountered, attempt to replicate issue reports created by other players and prioritize valid issue reports to help Cloud Imperium Games developers decide which issues to investigate. For more information and best practices see the Issue Council FAQ

I'm having connection issues

See our troubleshooting guide.

What is the Public Test Universe?

The Public Test Universe (PTU) is an environment which is nearly identical to the current "live" version of the game. It exists to allow public testing of new and unstable patches, bug fixes, and content additions that are not yet ready to be released. More information can be found in the PTU FAQ on the CIG Knowledge Base.

Frequently Asked Questions (2024)

FAQs

Why is it important to constantly ask questions? ›

We ask questions in order to learn more information about something, and we answer questions to provide more information. Asking and answering questions is not only a part of how we learn, but it is also a part of our social skills; we ask and answer questions to be polite and build and maintain relationships.

What are the 5 hardest interview questions? ›

The most difficult interview questions (and answers)
  • What is your greatest weakness?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • What's something that you didn't like about your last job?
  • Why do you want this job?
  • How do you deal with conflict with a co-worker?
  • Here's an answer for you.

What are BQ questions? ›

A big, or essential, question (BQ) is open-ended, taps into the heart of the discipline, provides an opportunity for integration and connection to personal/social/professional issues, and addresses the question of “what can I do with this learning?”

How do you ask questions to get answers? ›

How to ask the right questions
  1. Think about what you want to know. Think about what you hope to learn. ...
  2. Develop an open-ended question. ...
  3. Find the right person. ...
  4. Allow the person to answer. ...
  5. Ask follow-up questions. ...
  6. Thank the person. ...
  7. Ask to get an answer. ...
  8. Be understanding.
Apr 20, 2021

What is it called when you constantly question everything? ›

inquisitive. adjective. asking a lot of questions about things, especially things that people do not want to talk about.

Why is it important to not stop questioning? ›

Never stop questioning and learning Albert Einstein said “the important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing”. We never stop learning, we always have the capacity to learn newer and better ways of doing things, responding to things, and of existing with others in the world.

What are the top 3 interview mistakes? ›

Top 5 job interview mistakes
  • Being unprepared.
  • Dressing inappropriately.
  • Talking too much or not enough.
  • Criticising previous employers or colleagues.
  • Failing to ask questions.

What is the STAR method in interviews? ›

The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing.

What is an EQ question? ›

Emotional intelligence (EQ) interview questions are used to test and measure candidate's ability to identify and manage their own emotions and the emotions of other people.

What are the four 4 types of questions? ›

In English, there are four types of questions: general or yes/no questions, special questions using wh-words, choice questions, and disjunctive or tag/tail questions.

What are the universal questions? ›

Universal Question:

A universal question asks for change or is a question that people don't really have a sure answer for. Universal questions are deeper or more difficult questions about life. Examples: How might kids like Julian become some mean? How does someone convince others to be kind?

Where can I ask questions and get answers for free? ›

Answers
  • Answers.com. User-powered question and answer platform. ...
  • Ask a Librarian. Online reference desk service from the Library of Congress. ...
  • Brainly. Post questions to a community of millions of students and teachers. ...
  • Chegg Study. ...
  • Dummies. ...
  • eHow. ...
  • PolitiFact. ...
  • Quora.

How do you ask intelligent questions? ›

How to ask smart questions
  1. Think about what you already know. Reviewing your existing knowledge on a subject can help you pinpoint any gaps. ...
  2. Confirm what you want to learn. ...
  3. Create a draft of your questions. ...
  4. Refine your questions. ...
  5. Ensure simplicity. ...
  6. Ask your questions confidently and politely.
Oct 18, 2021

What App Can I ask questions and get answers to? ›

ASKfm is the #1 Q&A social network that helps you to learn more about your friends, classmates, and people around. Follow your friends and discover their secrets anonymously. Just ask them! ANONYMITY: discover the secrets of your friends, classmates, and people nearby.

What is repetitive questioning? ›

Repetitive questioning (repeated questions) can be tiresome and frustrating to families. Even the most well-intentioned caregiver may feel overwhelmed at times. Worse, people with Alzheimer's Disease may become upset or angry when told that they are repeating themselves.

Why do some people question everything? ›

They are driven by doubt, curiosity and wonderment. It is our questions that fuel and drive our thinking. Many problems arise from making assumptions. If you assume, you think you know when you probably don't.

What is it called when someone avoids answering a question? ›

Question dodging is a rhetorical technique involving the intentional avoidance of answering a question.

What did Albert Einstein say about questions? ›

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day."

What did Einstein say was the happiest thought of his life? ›

Path to general relativity

In 1907, Einstein had the "happiest thought of my life" when he was sitting in a chair at the patent office in Bern: If a person falls freely he will not feel his own weight.

Who said questions are more important than answers? ›

According to the ideas of Socrates as passed down to us by Plato, it is only through continual questioning and refinement of our ideas and thoughts in discussion with others that we discover the true nature of what we truly value and hold dear.

What are the 3 C's of interview? ›

These three C's that we will examine are: Credibility; Competence; and Confidence. They are inextricably connected. I'm an introvert by personality type, but can interview with the best of them because of the successful implementation of these three C's.

What can ruin an interview? ›

10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Any Interview
  • Arriving Late. ...
  • Jumping Into The Discussion Of Pay And Benefits. ...
  • Answering Your Phone. ...
  • Talking Badly About Your Previous Or Current Employer. ...
  • Being Brief, Hiding From Questions, Or Talking Too Much. ...
  • Not Asking Questions. ...
  • Dressing Inappropriately. ...
  • Being Unprepared.

How can I fail an interview quickly? ›

Interview Mistakes to Avoid During the Interview
  1. You're Late to Arrive. ...
  2. You Pretend You Know an Answer That You Don't. ...
  3. Too Much Name Dropping. ...
  4. You're Too Rehearsed. ...
  5. You Have No Questions Prepared, Especially at the End of the Interview. ...
  6. You Use Too Much Jargon. ...
  7. You Let a Small Mistake Derail You.

What should you not tell an interviewer? ›

You'll make sure that your awesome abilities and accomplishments—not a totally avoidable faux pas—will be what your interviewer remembers.
  • “So, Tell Me What You Do Around Here” ...
  • “Ugh, My Last Company…” ...
  • “I Didn't Get Along With My Boss” ...
  • 4. “ ...
  • “I'll Do Whatever” ...
  • “I Know I Don't Have Much Experience, But...”

How do you politely pass an interview? ›

Thank you for taking the time to review my application and reach out. I'm afraid I must politely decline this interview for now. Since applying to [company name], I've received and accepted an offer at another company. But if you need recommendations, I have a colleague who would be great for the position.

What is the Carl technique? ›

Context: Briefly describe the context of you experience. Action: Explain what actions you took. Results: Explain what happened as a result of your actions. Learning: Identify what you have learned.

How to introduce yourself in an interview? ›

Speak slowly and clearly when introducing yourself in the interview. Begin by giving your brief background details such as your name, where you live, and your education. You can also add your family details and their occupation. And then keep on sharing your work experience, if any, and your interests and hobbies.

What are the 5 pillars of emotional intelligence? ›

  • Self-awareness. Self-awareness is about recognising and understanding your emotions – what you're feeling and why – as well as appreciating how they affect those around you. ...
  • Self-regulation. ...
  • Motivation. ...
  • Empathy. ...
  • Social skills.
Apr 28, 2021

What is EQ in dating? ›

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the secret of lasting intimate relationships, largely because it makes us extremely aware of the changes—large and small—that are constantly occurring in ourselves and others. By building your EQ, you'll have the sensitivity that each of us is always seeking in a significant other.

What is EQ and PQ? ›

Shirzad came up with a concept that he calls PQ. The same way how someone has an IQ and EQ (Emotional Intelligence = the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups), people also have a PQ (Positive Intelligence).

What are the 5 questioning techniques? ›

5 essential questioning techniques for legal professionals
  • #1 Open-ended versus closed-ended questioning.
  • #2 Funnel questioning.
  • #3 Asking probing questions.
  • #4 Asking leading questions.
  • #5 Asking rhetorical questions.
Aug 12, 2016

What are 3 questioning techniques? ›

The 8 essential questioning techniques you need to know
  • Closed questions (aka the 'Polar' question) ...
  • Open questions. ...
  • Probing questions. ...
  • Leading questions. ...
  • Loaded questions. ...
  • Funnel questions. ...
  • Recall and process questions. ...
  • Rhetorical questions.
Oct 23, 2018

What are the 7 types of questions? ›

Types of questions
  • Closed questions. ...
  • Open questions. ...
  • Funnel questions. ...
  • Leading questions. ...
  • Recall and process questions. ...
  • Rhetorical questions. ...
  • Divergent questions. ...
  • Probing questions.
Jan 22, 2021

What are the big 3 questions? ›

The Three Big Questions strategy challenges readers to annotate in the margins by marking passages that answer the questions: "What surprised me?", "What did the author think I already knew?", and "What challenged, changed, or confirmed what I already knew?".

What are the 5 main questions? ›

They include Who, What, When Where, and Why. The 5 Ws are often mentioned in journalism (cf. news style), research, and police investigations.

What are the 4 ultimate questions? ›

Terms in this set (4)

Where do we come from? What's right and wrong, and who determines it? What is the meaning and purpose of life? What happens to us after we die?

What are the 10 hardest interview questions? ›

10 of The Hardest Interview Questions & How to Answer Them
  • 1) What do you consider to be your weaknesses? ...
  • 2) What are your strengths? ...
  • 3) Could you tell me a little about yourself? ...
  • 4) What can you tell me about this company? ...
  • 5) What is it that sets you apart from other candidates? ...
  • 6) Why did you leave your previous job?

What are 3 good interview questions? ›

50+ most common job interview questions
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Walk me through your resume.
  • How did you hear about this position?
  • Why do you want to work at this company?
  • Why do you want this job?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • What can you bring to the company?
  • What are your greatest strengths?
Jan 4, 2023

What are 5 unique questions you can ask at the end of an interview? ›

20 smart questions to ask at the end of your next job interview
  • What do you personally like most about working for this organisation? ...
  • How would you describe your organisation's culture? ...
  • Can you tell me about the kind of supervision you provide? ...
  • What have past employees done to succeed in this position?

What is the best interview question ever? ›

10 of the Best Interview Questions Ever
  • “On a scale of 1 to 10, how weird are you?” ...
  • “What book do you think everyone on the team should read?” ...
  • “What's your superpower or what's your spirit animal?” ...
  • “How lucky do you consider yourself?” ...
  • “What do you know is true that no one else agrees upon?”
Apr 11, 2014

What were the 6 Interviewing tips? ›

6 skills to rock your next interview
  • #1 Plan your first impression.
  • #2 Sell your strengths.
  • #3 Prepare speaking points—not a script.
  • #4 Show enthusiasm for the role.
  • #5 Tell a good (short) story.
  • #6 End on a positive note.
Feb 6, 2023

What are 4 tips for interviewing? ›

Interview tips
  • Review common interview questions. ...
  • Make a list of questions that you would like to ask during the interview. ...
  • Be prepared. ...
  • On the day of the interview, remember to:
  • Display confidence during the interview, but let the interviewer start the dialogue. ...
  • End the interview with a good impression.

What are 5 keys to interviewing? ›

  • 5 KEYS TO INTERVIEWS.
  • Non Leading / Fair / Neutral.
  • Provide opportunity to tell their story & what they remember.
  • Solidify all details.
  • Explore corroborating evidence.
  • Be open & accommodating.

What are 5 interviewing tips? ›

Tips for a Successful Interview
  • Be on time. ...
  • Know the interviewer's name, its spelling, and pronunciation. ...
  • Have some questions of your own prepared in advance. ...
  • Bring several copies of your resume. ...
  • Have a reliable pen and a small note pad with you. ...
  • Greet the interviewer with a handshake and a smile.

What questions impress an interviewer? ›

Asking these questions shows that you're interested in your interviewer as a person—and that's a great way to build rapport with a future colleague.
  • How long have you been with the company?
  • Has your role changed since you've been here?
  • What did you do before this?
  • Why did you come to this company?
Feb 2, 2023

What are smart questions to ask in an interview? ›

7 smart questions to ask in a job interview
  • What does “success” mean in this role? ...
  • Am I a good fit for the company? ...
  • What challenges did my predecessor face? ...
  • What was the last person in this role missing? ...
  • Do you have any doubts about my profile? ...
  • Where will this role go in the future? ...
  • What is the company culture like?

What are the 10 most common interview questions and answers? ›

Top 10 Interview Questions and Best Answers
  • Tell Me About Yourself. ...
  • Why Are You the Best Person for the Job? ...
  • Why Do You Want This Job? ...
  • How Has Your Experience Prepared You for This Role? ...
  • Why Are You Leaving (or Have Left) Your Job? ...
  • What Is Your Greatest Strength? ...
  • What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
Dec 10, 2022

How do I ace a last minute interview? ›

Last-minute Interview Tips to Win the Job
  1. Dress the part. ...
  2. Know the language. ...
  3. Prepare your stories. ...
  4. Research the interviewers. ...
  5. Know the company. ...
  6. Do industry research. ...
  7. Find employees or past employees on LinkedIn and ask them for interviewing advice. ...
  8. Let your personality out.

How do I crack an interview like a pro? ›

Cracking an Interview

Listen and think for some time before giving an answer. It gives the impression of a person who takes time to analyze the information. Be prepared to answer some intensive behavioral questions. These questions will test a candidate's ability of handling responsibility and resources.

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