The "Origin 300i" thread

[Psychomorph]

Man I want some pictures of that thing.

Edit: Regarding single pilot turrets.

[Jsher10]

Well i just upgraded to the origin and in hoping to use it as a scout/recon/dogfighting ship. Plus it would be good for escorting mining ships

[rotorax]

hello guys, another 300i reporting in!

[AC_Black]

~S~ @forceofwill lmao if I was in a fighter that had a 360 view, I would be affraid of running into something that was infront of me that is now behind me that is behinfd/front wait need to start over. I will not fly a hip that has no forward look Welcome rotorax still saving for the 300i BUT I will get one, even if I was seen walking into someone else's hanger.

[rattpunk]

I'm real happy with the way the 300i is shaping up. You all have seen the first Jump Point right? Interesting design evolution. I think my only issue is the large rear profile.

[Reavern]

It's good to see that players will be getting stylish ships no matter what level they pledged at. During the crowd funding campaign, we only saw a few ships (more towards the end), but they were all mid-level ships. The pledgers for the 300i and Aurora were pledging blind and putting their faith in CI that they'd be getting a wothwhile ship. By the looks of the 300i, their faith hasn't been misplaced. That said, as stylish as the 300i looks, I'm glad I pledged for the Constellation. In comparison, the 300i seems like a toy, like a hotrod or ATV or speed boat that you take out on weekends. What I mean is that I might buy a smaller ship like a 300i (or M50) in-game for cruising around and having fun, but I wouldn't want or need a lifetime insured 300i when I already have my Constellation.

[Nilkimas]

In comparison, the 300i seems like a toy, like a hotrod or ATV or speed boat that you take out on weekends. What I mean is that I might buy a smaller ship like a 300i (or M50) in-game for cruising around and having fun.

Just like the BMW they mentioned in the design documents

[buzby x]

I figure we might probably all have to buy fast little ships to pick up stuff at stations without drawing attention. in eve I always had something fast and non-threatening for bopping around and picking up missiles and ammo

[Ephraim Tannhauser]

I've been toying with the idea of picking up a 300i as a captain's yacht, something small I can zip around in when I don't want to bring my bigger ships. I do wish it was a little smaller, as I sadly missed out on the M50, but I do like the sleek lines. However, I'll wait until concept art is released for the Aurora before I make a decision. WingMan almost drooled on himself when he spoke of the design being well underway, so either that's good marketing or (my personal opinion) it will be a real looker.

[Swolf]

I'll probablly be using it as a mission fighting ship, Fight in style basically. But even tho I will be using lasers and turrents. I like having a missle on back up. If I need to run a blockade or just disable a pursuer. It will come in handy. But not my main method of destruction. I can't wait to see the 300i's design.

[rotorax]

actually it´s really beautiful, design is out quite a while, everything we know is here

 

http://starcitizen.wikia.com/wiki/Origin_300i

[Swolf]

And there shows my newbyness I saw it right after posting that  lol. It is an amazing looking ship and want it even more

[novastorm]

[drogan]

that's not even to the point, you're slipping nova

[novastorm]

that's not even to the point, you're slipping nova

 

More than a month between tannhauser's and swolf's post = necromancer visited thread = /me posts lego necromancer.

 

Try to keep up.

[drogan]

yeah yeah, I started getting it after the third or fourth time I saw the picture and saw the pattern

[Keinen]

*casually revives dead topic*

I'm sure this topic is about to get it's second Lego necromancer from Nova but....I don't care, there's more to discuss xD and this is the main origin 300i thread

Anyway, what are everyone's thoughts on the final design? Personally I love it, and I hope it remains final, but I noticed a few features worth discussing.

The inclusion of living quarters and a docking collar confirms boarding operations for this ship (albeit small ones) but also implies that unlike most dog fighters we'll be able to walk around inside the 300i as it is more than just a cockpit? I'd like to see the possibility of a weapons rack to be kept in the back in case of trouble xD

Equally, the hydrogen ram scoop implies that this, like it has been stated many larger ships can do, can refuel by doing a flyby of a gas giant and sucking in the required gasses (in this case hydrogen).

Any thoughts? Or is this reading too deeply into the cutaway diagram?

http://images.wikia.com/starcitizen/images/c/c1/Origin_300i_schematic.png

[rotorax]

Fellow 300i admirer, I welcome you here, I think that it´s the most beautiful ship so far and I love the fact that it´s slightly bigger than casual dogfighter, so you can walk around, even if I´ll have bigger ships later, this one will stay close to my heart as a personal memento. I studied the cutaway closely many times, but it´s simply not enough, I can´t wait to study it "in person" when the module comes live

[drogan]

I like the latest design but have my doubts about the fully connected wing at the back, it is a great way of placing the weapon but I just feel it's a bit to much, guess I'll get used to it when flying around.

haven't really put much thought into the hydrogen ram scoop but I did find it nice that we can walk around our ship while other small ship pilots can't, as to the weapon rack, I would like something like this:

[Bearcat]

Oh thank Jebus, someone is talking about ships again.

 

That's a big "fighter".  The artists they hired are kind of high profile talent, so when they return a product CIG just smiles and goes along with it.  If the 300i owners are happy with it, that's good enough.  I'm still raising my eyebrow at the fact that a sleek fighter with limited cargo capabilities is longer than a dedicated long range cargo and exploration ship (the Freelancer).  Aesthetically I liked a lot of the concept art versions more.  The smooth cockpit one had an F-35 look about it.

[Keinen]

Thanks for the warm welcome xP

And personally I love the fully connecting wing! It looks like the ship of a bounty hunter that's done well for himself, and it has been stated that origin ships are criticised for sometimes inflating the price to accommodate style and luxury, so it makes sense to me!

Also found a source on the hydrogen ram scoop, from the sounds of it this one is already quite advanced, judging by appearance alone, and should give the ship a lot of range, as it allows it to refuel on the fly, no need for a gas giant!

http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/ships-plan/

[Adam]

I want one of these but the m50 just seems like the better choice, i cant wait to see how fast we can make these ships go.

[Keinen]

Really? I'd rather a hardcore, focused dog fighter to an interceptor/racer. I'm sure the M50 will be gorgeous and fill a role, but I'd rather be in the thick of it than playing hit and run xD

[drogan]

don't discount hit & run tactics and fast but light armed ships, these can be a force to be reckoned with if coordinated correctly

[neurotopia]

if the thrust numbers in that google doc i put in my sig are close to accurate, the m50 will have twice the maneuvering thrust of a hornet.  that kind of agility makes me think of the eagle vs the other high end ships in freelancer.  the superior turn radius gave the eagle a huge advantage in dog fights because you could pull a hard turn, break out of a pursuer's line of sight, and be back on his tail before he was really able to do much about it.  granted, the freelancer ships never saw the benefit of maneuvering thrusters implemented alongside an accurate physics model but i think the advantages for the m50 are still going to be significant.  of course, carrying a smaller arsenal of weapons may reduce that advantage some... 

 

only time will tell!