Id say its a brilliant "starter" ship. You can make good money with it which makes it a great jump off point. Alot of people are buying larger and more expensive ships with LTI, but this kind of affects the progress you can make in the game when released. I dont think there is much to look out for if you have the biggest and baddest ship right at launch. I decided I want to do multicrew right at the start, and I dont want to have to bother with the basic single seater ships. I think the Freelancer is ideal for this, its a good ship to fall back on whenever your bigger ships get blown to pieces. There will be more risk to losing a bigger ship because it doesnt have LTI, but I'll be okay knowing I have a Freelancer to fall back on instead of a damn Aurora. I have the DUR variant simply because its the most versatile.
I agree, the Freelancer really does make a great upgrade from any of the base starters, and offers good multi-roll potential to scale with it as well! And while I think some players will focus on their reputation/missions in game, I completely see the value in earning ships at launch as well!
The freelancer is perfect, OK for everything and with some bad. It makes it into a real feel than other. I choose this ship since 2015. Still won't change
The Max was my first pledge. I love her so much that I got the whole set. The Mis is deadly. When I get hassled by pirates(sometimes I hunt them), they don't stand much of a chance.
Congrats on the Freelancer set! I really like the series and suspect it’ll be even sharper after a polish pass! The MIS in particular is my favorite amongst the line, tons of firepower and missile barrages, along with the Max as a close second!
In for the haul. Bought a Freelancer Max and a Constellation Taurus years ago. Gotta check on them again some time. I always liked the idea of a multi-role freighter with a unique design ever since the Galaxy in the original Privateer game. Especially the Freelancer ticks that box nicely.
Congratulations, those are both excellent ships and awesome multi-roll freighters! The Taurus is one of my favorite in the lineup and both will serve you well in the verse 🙌
You’re welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! And thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, I really appreciate hearing your positivity and support!
Thank you for a great video! Man, 2.2k! I remember when you had 200! Well deserved, and many more to come! I remember the Freelancer commercial was one of the things that brought me to Star Citizen. Their ship trailers/commercials are so well done, it's mind-blowing. I don't think there's one that doesn't make me want to fire the game as soon as I finish watching them. Just like your videos!
Thank you so much, your comments are always so uplifting and supportive, it always brings a smile to my face! And it’s crazy my channel has grown so much already, I’m beyond humbled by the engagement and community that’s developed around it! And the ship commercials really are so good! Each time I make these videos and get a chance to rewatch one, it just adds to my excitement and motivation! Really looking forward to the next one they release!
@@ViciDeum I mean, you deserve the community that you've basically assembled through your videos. you work hard, make high quality content, and attract a good, healthy and positive community! That's a big part of what Star Citizen is about and your enthousiasm is contageous! Have you done a 5 best use for the Reclaimer? That beast would deserve a video I think!
@@MonteKristof Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words ❤️And it’s easy to be enthusiastic, especially with how dynamic and immersive the game has become! And engaging with awesome people in the community like yourself really gives me all the encouragement I need to keep making these videos, so thank you for all the feedback you give, you truly rock! And the Reclaimer is a BEAST, I definitely need to make a video on it! It’ll probably take me a few weeks to put together, but keep an eye out for that video!
My first and my best! : ) Had my DUR all these years to explore all of the star systems. :p Freelancer is an excellent all-rounder / daily driver. Fly a bit of cargo? Sure. Go shoot some bad guys?? Sure. Make-shift platoon carrier? Kinda. But hadn't thought about serving beverages in-flight before. Will have to try it!
It’s such a fantastic platform with so much utility, especially with your DUR variant and it’s exploration prowess! And while the in-flight beverage service doesn’t currently function, I’m sure it’ll end up being a really useful feature going forward!
Thank you for this review. I bought the original Freelancer (and an Aurora LX) in the earliest days of SC but I only really started playing this week. So I am trying to figure out whether to keep or upgrade them. Your video cinched it, I am keeping it. I don't even see it worth it to upgrade it to a Max. The only minor negatives I found so far are: (1) The cost of the weapon upgrades are a bit brutal for a beginner (even if they are not a big deal for an experienced player after a refresh). (2) The extremely tight fit of the ROC, (3) The window visibility, although using 3rd person view helps. The Aurora though, I am still leaning towards an upgrade. I just don't know to what, probably a single seater, nimble, small, a ramp to the cargo area, enough range for local missions, and maybe (not sure if needed) a bed to save and exit if I have to stop playing in a rush. Will probably experiment during the upcoming invictus event.
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed this video, and welcome back to the game! And congratulations on those pickups as well! If you were looking to upgrade the Aurora, I think a Cutter, C8X or Titan would make great choices!
@@ViciDeum I settled on a C8R Pisces for my Aurora LTI upgrade. And long term I will likely always buy a Mustang Alpha with aUEC for most of the early bounties, it is cheap as dirt and capable (Gladius might replace it if there is enough time between wipes and I get good enough at bounties to justify it). I drove a Cutlass Black and I definitely love it but that is way down in the future. Having fun.
…wait my beds are escape pods? Genius MISC. Love this ship, not cos anything magical or best of this or not but because: it is good enough. This is exact kind of ship in reality that would do well for that reason alone. She can tangled with any ship same size or smaller, cargo, fit friends and provides more than basic amenities. Love it and it’s all I’d ever want for personal ship if I were a space mans. And the cockpit view? Meh, could be better but it is what it is and hardly has impact my actual combat moments, if anything coming off a stalker(yes bought by mistake, well upgraded to really) its almost better for combat cos way tougher and WAY more stable firing forward. Oh and body design? I mean…Serenity wasn’t exactly “pretty” either ;)
Exactly, I think your comment sums up the Freelancer perfectly! It’s a no-frills ship that offers a ton of utility and fantastic performance for the platform without any unnecessary frills. And for me the Serenity design callings only add to the nostalgia and enjoyment !
I use a Freelancer a lot. Wouldn't choose to do bounty missions in it (lack of manoeuvrability), but, suppose it can be done. That cargo hold can take two ROCs - it is a tight fit, but they go. It is also big enough to take two good, or three moderate Prospector hauls (after refining), so a good cargo hauler for miners.
Was just watching your Cutlass Black video. I was wondering about the Freelancer, and then BAM! Very lucky timing. Unfortunately, I'm just not a fan of the look.
Happy to oblige, and thank you for watching my other video! Both ships are such fantastic options but the Freelancer’s stylings can be quite divisive; I find most people either love it or hate it!
So the question I have is… which variant. What sort of things do we imagine doing once those jump points are accessible. Personally I think Max or MIs. So room or armor? Only time will tell, maybe just get both 😂
I do really love the Max but I think the MIS is probably my favorite variant of them all! Something about hurling near infinite missiles really does it for me haha. But we’ll definitely have to see how they develop jump points in game! I suspect it’ll be access to different solar systems, or convenient access to other known solar systems, including back doors around UEE check points!
Thank you, I’m really glad you enjoyed this! And a medical freelancer would be an excellent, welcome addition; the rear cargo hold could easily carry a couple beds!
For $10 over the Cutty, the Freelancer has a lot more cargo space and durability, and a toilet! I do prefer Drake's ship designs over MISC, so I don't have any MISC ships, but for practicality and small Jump Point transit, the Freelancer makes a strong case for anyone who prefers the MISC design aesthetic.
The styling can be really divisive, but the toilet and kitchenette add a ton of utility over the Cutlass Black, along with more room for friends and 4 escape pods! Personally, I really like the Freelancer but I’m less enthusiastic about the rest of MISCs line haha.
@@ViciDeum Apart from the usual 'mail-slot' cockpit view, I actually do like MISC interiors for their industrial look, but it's their exterior designs that just don't resonate with me, with the Razor being the exception.
And only 300k in game over cutty, took me few weeks of casually doing box missions to earn freelancer, so both very responsible just get in game as long as starting with something semi useful like Titan or pisces.
The issue with the cargo hold though is cramming in vehicles. it's not easy. A ROC can maybe be brutally crammed in, but your chances of getting it out are so-so. Meanwhile, the Cutlass can easily handle two.
Hello, Im recently started playing Starcitizen, bought the Aurora 10 years ago. WHen I saw the freelancer my mind went directly to firefly.... Going to try to buy this in game! Nice video!!! Is your community in Discord mostly? thank you
If they make that rear turret a remote turret then its perfect (flaws and all). But that rear turret has to be remote so u can get vehicles into the ship, as it is now they have disabled collisions to make the cargo work. It would look slightly better with a smaller turret rear too so a remote turret makes sense,
Reworking that rear turret into a remote would make a lot of sense, especially with all the bridge stations to use for it! I suspect it’ll get a rework to address this, along with improving the firing arcs!
The rear turret is also poorly positioned. It can shoot behind the ship like nobodys business, but it can't shoot forward much over the canopy. When the pilot is firing on something, it's usually hidden from the rear gunner. That, and the narrow cargo space that interferes with loading vehicles, are some of the disadvantages of this one. Big gimbaled guns and dual shield generators are great, but I'm really torn and thinking of melting mine down and getting a Cutlass Black.
It can be a bit sluggish but make sure to toggle power with F6 to thrusters and max velocity to boost out anytime you’re leaving 👍 Cuts down the time a lot!
Great question! I find the Max is noticeably more sluggish out of the variants but nothing too detrimental where it should be dismissed. And the rest of the variants tend to fly very similarly, albeit with slight (hardly noticeable) differences!
I don’t mind it as much as most, especially compared to cockpit struts! But I agree that it could definitely benefit from a refresh, it’s a rather old ship and hasn’t quite kept up with the newer designs!
@@ViciDeum also it’s too narrow for the features in it compared to gold standard ships (no one could actually use the living space for instance). Also just based on Misc’s own ships that have come after the cockpit compared to the Prospector or even the Hulls isn’t up to standard. Honestly that Cutty/Freelancer group needs a refresh and more models. Daily drivers realistically are made up of two ships. Anyway I’d love to see the Freelancer get a another rework as well as the Connie if just for the cockpit visibility.
Needs to get rid of that silly spoiler on it's back as it serves no useful purpose. Otherwise, a good ship for doing odd jobs around the verse and can transport friends and some of the smaller vehicles around too.
I read somewhere that the two seats behind the pilot and co-pilot seats are meant to be able to operate those turrets, though that feature isn't implemented yet. Maybe if all MISC ships get a Gold standard overhaul in 2025 (hoping) it might get implemented.
really needs a rework removing 2 beds 2 seats would make room for things like gun racks and suit lockers that we are lacking at the moment other than that I love my mis
The Freelancer MIS is hands down my favorite variant, and I like the suggestion of removing the extra 2 cockpit seats and adding in extra racks/lockers; I think it would maximize the space while still allowing enough multi-crew options aboard!
The turret is also currently unable to shoot forward as it's behind that hump on the back of this... and making the standard model a meter or so wider so you can fit in a ROC or other vehicles more easily wouldn't go amiss. That, plus some gun racks and this would be the undisputed king, now it's win some lose some.
@@extectic you are so right about that I forgot about that detail because I almost always fly solo if they found a way to place it on top of that hump it would be perfect
@@gamerdad9870 Yep. I melted mine (I pledged it in real world dollars, wanted a good ship even right after they do a database wipe etc) just yesterday and put the money into a Cutlass Black for now. The main reason for that was that the Cutty fits more vehicles and stuff in the back and feels just that smidge more verstaile right now. It's also a slightly better dogfighter. But as soon as the 3.17.2 patch is live, I'm grinding up in-game currency and getting another Freelancer.
I really don't like the Freelancer!! Even when it was a free loaner I woulda rather flown EVA. Here's my issues with it #1 It's ugly!! #2 the Cutty B is better :p What i do love is Vici videos, that's why I'm here. Its definitely a good step up from a starter tho!!
You’re too kind, thank you! I really appreciate coming into these comments and hearing your positive support, it really means a lot! And you made me audibly laugh with your EVA comment 😂 Just imagining someone getting the keys to a Freelancer and waving them off, only to jump off-platform and EVA to a mission marker hahaha. It’s looks can be divisive, you either love it or hate it!
freelancer slightly worse than cutlass black. if your freelancer is a freelancer MIS. you are sorted as a bounty hunter, its armament tears through most things. only downside really is its agility, which in my opinion puts the cutty black ahead of it, dont really compare their SCU's since if you chose either for cargo hauling you are either RP'ing or are a pacifist.. either way killing ai is easier and way more risk free. you could die, sure. but you'll be cloned. better than dying or slamming into the side of a moon with your entire bank balance in the cargo hold
You make some compelling points for the cutlass over the freelancer, but I don’t agree it’s an outright choice for one over the other. To start, the Freelancer has 4 escape pods which dramatically increase your survivability once ships get more permanent “downed,” rather than destroyed states, and death of a spaceman will be far more consequential with rep and status loss. But I agree with you completely on the prowess of the MIS, it’s my favorite ship in the lineup!
@@ViciDeum i guess we both want moveable engines like they showed in the commercial.you have to love the space truck, i can't sympathize since the very first cutlass i stole made me want to buy it(when i first had an aurora) and the first freelancer i managed to steal, by hovering above the launch pad and projecting myself towards his cargo hold as he closed the ramp.he did not notice me while i fell into his cargo bay when his ramp closed and honestly did not kill him since he was full of cargo. i sat in a copilots chair until he had the wtf why are here moment. we bonded for a moment then he disconnected. naturally i've flown alot of freelancers. the MIS is THE BEST. but its turret placement is more 400i and not hurricane. you could probably have a 100 fights between a 2 man crewed cutlass and freelancer and cutlass will win the majority i speculate
Alas, the turret positioning really leaves a lot to be desired, but I hope they address this in a future polish pass! But the Max really brings the heat with its massive cargo capacity!
This ship is awesome, but the crew of 4 ?!!!! 2 useless seats, 2 useless beds ? This is what is causing its biggest flaw: the lack of room , I really really reaaally hope CIG will remove the 2 useless crew members when they work on its gold standard.
Great connect with Serenity from Firefly.
Amazing review
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed this! And good to see another Firefly fan as well!
My first, and still favorite, ship in the verse! Have been flying it since day one.
It’s such a great ship, I’m sure you’ll keep flying it well into release!
@@ViciDeum i dont see this release happening any time soon
I've recently upgraded my Cutty Black to a Freelancer. A life changer, also because the MISC can pack a serious punch.
Congratulations on the pickup! I really like the Freelancer lineup over the Cutlass series, although it could just be the inclusion of toilets haha
still pretty new,upgraded from the mustang to the lancer and while i havent used it yet,it already feels like a good change
Love my Freelancer. Its the ultimate "starter" multi-role in the game.
Rocking a red and gold paint job that I love.
It really is an ultimate starter ship, that lets you do a little of everything! And the red and gold paint is very nice on this ship 👌
Id say its a brilliant "starter" ship. You can make good money with it which makes it a great jump off point.
Alot of people are buying larger and more expensive ships with LTI, but this kind of affects the progress you can make in the game when released.
I dont think there is much to look out for if you have the biggest and baddest ship right at launch.
I decided I want to do multicrew right at the start, and I dont want to have to bother with the basic single seater ships.
I think the Freelancer is ideal for this, its a good ship to fall back on whenever your bigger ships get blown to pieces. There will be more risk to losing a bigger ship because it doesnt have LTI, but I'll be okay knowing I have a Freelancer to fall back on instead of a damn Aurora.
I have the DUR variant simply because its the most versatile.
I agree, the Freelancer really does make a great upgrade from any of the base starters, and offers good multi-roll potential to scale with it as well! And while I think some players will focus on their reputation/missions in game, I completely see the value in earning ships at launch as well!
The freelancer is perfect, OK for everything and with some bad. It makes it into a real feel than other. I choose this ship since 2015. Still won't change
It’s a classic for good reason, and rarely lets down! It’s an excellent all rounder and has a very cool, retro sci-fi design 👌
The Max was my first pledge. I love her so much that I got the whole set. The Mis is deadly. When I get hassled by pirates(sometimes I hunt them), they don't stand much of a chance.
Congrats on the Freelancer set! I really like the series and suspect it’ll be even sharper after a polish pass! The MIS in particular is my favorite amongst the line, tons of firepower and missile barrages, along with the Max as a close second!
In for the haul. Bought a Freelancer Max and a Constellation Taurus years ago. Gotta check on them again some time. I always liked the idea of a multi-role freighter with a unique design ever since the Galaxy in the original Privateer game. Especially the Freelancer ticks that box nicely.
Congratulations, those are both excellent ships and awesome multi-roll freighters! The Taurus is one of my favorite in the lineup and both will serve you well in the verse 🙌
Thanks again for enthusiasm and creative thinking; great polish as well!
You’re welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! And thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, I really appreciate hearing your positivity and support!
Thank you for a great video! Man, 2.2k! I remember when you had 200! Well deserved, and many more to come! I remember the Freelancer commercial was one of the things that brought me to Star Citizen. Their ship trailers/commercials are so well done, it's mind-blowing. I don't think there's one that doesn't make me want to fire the game as soon as I finish watching them. Just like your videos!
Thank you so much, your comments are always so uplifting and supportive, it always brings a smile to my face! And it’s crazy my channel has grown so much already, I’m beyond humbled by the engagement and community that’s developed around it!
And the ship commercials really are so good! Each time I make these videos and get a chance to rewatch one, it just adds to my excitement and motivation! Really looking forward to the next one they release!
@@ViciDeum I mean, you deserve the community that you've basically assembled through your videos. you work hard, make high quality content, and attract a good, healthy and positive community! That's a big part of what Star Citizen is about and your enthousiasm is contageous! Have you done a 5 best use for the Reclaimer? That beast would deserve a video I think!
@@MonteKristof Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words ❤️And it’s easy to be enthusiastic, especially with how dynamic and immersive the game has become!
And engaging with awesome people in the community like yourself really gives me all the encouragement I need to keep making these videos, so thank you for all the feedback you give, you truly rock!
And the Reclaimer is a BEAST, I definitely need to make a video on it! It’ll probably take me a few weeks to put together, but keep an eye out for that video!
My first and my best! : ) Had my DUR all these years to explore all of the star systems. :p
Freelancer is an excellent all-rounder / daily driver. Fly a bit of cargo? Sure. Go shoot some bad guys?? Sure. Make-shift platoon carrier? Kinda.
But hadn't thought about serving beverages in-flight before. Will have to try it!
It’s such a fantastic platform with so much utility, especially with your DUR variant and it’s exploration prowess! And while the in-flight beverage service doesn’t currently function, I’m sure it’ll end up being a really useful feature going forward!
Thank you for this review. I bought the original Freelancer (and an Aurora LX) in the earliest days of SC but I only really started playing this week.
So I am trying to figure out whether to keep or upgrade them. Your video cinched it, I am keeping it. I don't even see it worth it to upgrade it to a Max. The only minor negatives I found so far are: (1) The cost of the weapon upgrades are a bit brutal for a beginner (even if they are not a big deal for an experienced player after a refresh). (2) The extremely tight fit of the ROC, (3) The window visibility, although using 3rd person view helps.
The Aurora though, I am still leaning towards an upgrade. I just don't know to what, probably a single seater, nimble, small, a ramp to the cargo area, enough range for local missions, and maybe (not sure if needed) a bed to save and exit if I have to stop playing in a rush. Will probably experiment during the upcoming invictus event.
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed this video, and welcome back to the game! And congratulations on those pickups as well! If you were looking to upgrade the Aurora, I think a Cutter, C8X or Titan would make great choices!
@@ViciDeum I settled on a C8R Pisces for my Aurora LTI upgrade. And long term I will likely always buy a Mustang Alpha with aUEC for most of the early bounties, it is cheap as dirt and capable (Gladius might replace it if there is enough time between wipes and I get good enough at bounties to justify it). I drove a Cutlass Black and I definitely love it but that is way down in the future. Having fun.
…wait my beds are escape pods? Genius MISC.
Love this ship, not cos anything magical or best of this or not but because: it is good enough. This is exact kind of ship in reality that would do well for that reason alone. She can tangled with any ship same size or smaller, cargo, fit friends and provides more than basic amenities. Love it and it’s all I’d ever want for personal ship if I were a space mans. And the cockpit view? Meh, could be better but it is what it is and hardly has impact my actual combat moments, if anything coming off a stalker(yes bought by mistake, well upgraded to really) its almost better for combat cos way tougher and WAY more stable firing forward. Oh and body design? I mean…Serenity wasn’t exactly “pretty” either ;)
Exactly, I think your comment sums up the Freelancer perfectly! It’s a no-frills ship that offers a ton of utility and fantastic performance for the platform without any unnecessary frills. And for me the Serenity design callings only add to the nostalgia and enjoyment !
I use a Freelancer a lot. Wouldn't choose to do bounty missions in it (lack of manoeuvrability), but, suppose it can be done.
That cargo hold can take two ROCs - it is a tight fit, but they go.
It is also big enough to take two good, or three moderate Prospector hauls (after refining), so a good cargo hauler for miners.
It’s such a great multi roll hauler, and just gets the job done! And while it’s not the best fighter it can do the lower BH tiers no problem!
Was just watching your Cutlass Black video. I was wondering about the Freelancer, and then BAM! Very lucky timing. Unfortunately, I'm just not a fan of the look.
Happy to oblige, and thank you for watching my other video! Both ships are such fantastic options but the Freelancer’s stylings can be quite divisive; I find most people either love it or hate it!
So the question I have is… which variant. What sort of things do we imagine doing once those jump points are accessible. Personally I think Max or MIs. So room or armor? Only time will tell, maybe just get both 😂
I do really love the Max but I think the MIS is probably my favorite variant of them all! Something about hurling near infinite missiles really does it for me haha.
But we’ll definitely have to see how they develop jump points in game! I suspect it’ll be access to different solar systems, or convenient access to other known solar systems, including back doors around UEE check points!
Great list. I wonder if CIG will offer a medical freelancer.
Thank you, I’m really glad you enjoyed this! And a medical freelancer would be an excellent, welcome addition; the rear cargo hold could easily carry a couple beds!
For $10 over the Cutty, the Freelancer has a lot more cargo space and durability, and a toilet! I do prefer Drake's ship designs over MISC, so I don't have any MISC ships, but for practicality and small Jump Point transit, the Freelancer makes a strong case for anyone who prefers the MISC design aesthetic.
The styling can be really divisive, but the toilet and kitchenette add a ton of utility over the Cutlass Black, along with more room for friends and 4 escape pods! Personally, I really like the Freelancer but I’m less enthusiastic about the rest of MISCs line haha.
@@ViciDeum Apart from the usual 'mail-slot' cockpit view, I actually do like MISC interiors for their industrial look, but it's their exterior designs that just don't resonate with me, with the Razor being the exception.
And only 300k in game over cutty, took me few weeks of casually doing box missions to earn freelancer, so both very responsible just get in game as long as starting with something semi useful like Titan or pisces.
Going with the Misc theme I'd say buy the reliant tana for like 744k in game I think it's super fun. No cargo though.
The issue with the cargo hold though is cramming in vehicles. it's not easy. A ROC can maybe be brutally crammed in, but your chances of getting it out are so-so. Meanwhile, the Cutlass can easily handle two.
great job
Thank you for the kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed this video!
Hello, Im recently started playing Starcitizen, bought the Aurora 10 years ago. WHen I saw the freelancer my mind went directly to firefly.... Going to try to buy this in game! Nice video!!! Is your community in Discord mostly? thank you
It definitely takes huge inspiration from Firefly (and the ship Serenity)! And thank you for the kind words! And yes, we are mostly on Discord!
Welcome to the verse and thank you for the kind words! And yes, my community is mostly on discord!
If they make that rear turret a remote turret then its perfect (flaws and all). But that rear turret has to be remote so u can get vehicles into the ship, as it is now they have disabled collisions to make the cargo work.
It would look slightly better with a smaller turret rear too so a remote turret makes sense,
Reworking that rear turret into a remote would make a lot of sense, especially with all the bridge stations to use for it! I suspect it’ll get a rework to address this, along with improving the firing arcs!
@@ViciDeum Im actually looking foward to this ship, dont have one now but used to. The gold standard version will be sweet.
The rear turret is also poorly positioned. It can shoot behind the ship like nobodys business, but it can't shoot forward much over the canopy. When the pilot is firing on something, it's usually hidden from the rear gunner. That, and the narrow cargo space that interferes with loading vehicles, are some of the disadvantages of this one. Big gimbaled guns and dual shield generators are great, but I'm really torn and thinking of melting mine down and getting a Cutlass Black.
Mine has trouble exiting atmospheres but it's not upgraded. I'm hoping it feels less like a million pounds and more like a few hundred thousand
It can be a bit sluggish but make sure to toggle power with F6 to thrusters and max velocity to boost out anytime you’re leaving 👍 Cuts down the time a lot!
How do the varients all compare when it comes to handling, I can't find anything on how the max handles compared to a standard or mis
Great question! I find the Max is noticeably more sluggish out of the variants but nothing too detrimental where it should be dismissed. And the rest of the variants tend to fly very similarly, albeit with slight (hardly noticeable) differences!
If the cockpit wasn’t so awful I’d get one. It needs a rework tbh. I love the ship beside that tho.
I don’t mind it as much as most, especially compared to cockpit struts! But I agree that it could definitely benefit from a refresh, it’s a rather old ship and hasn’t quite kept up with the newer designs!
@@ViciDeum also it’s too narrow for the features in it compared to gold standard ships (no one could actually use the living space for instance). Also just based on Misc’s own ships that have come after the cockpit compared to the Prospector or even the Hulls isn’t up to standard. Honestly that Cutty/Freelancer group needs a refresh and more models. Daily drivers realistically are made up of two ships. Anyway I’d love to see the Freelancer get a another rework as well as the Connie if just for the cockpit visibility.
@@ViciDeum lore wise, isn’t that kind of the point of it tho?
Whenever I have passengers in one of the 4 seats, I lose functionality. Is this a feature or a bug?
Needs to get rid of that silly spoiler on it's back as it serves no useful purpose. Otherwise, a good ship for doing odd jobs around the verse and can transport friends and some of the smaller vehicles around too.
I actually think I like it but I honestly didn’t notice until you mentioned it haha. But it really is a great all around ship!
That trailer where its port and starboard guns shot targets in opposite directions. Is that possible in game?
Unfortunately not, although that would be a really cool feature for them to add at some point!
I read somewhere that the two seats behind the pilot and co-pilot seats are meant to be able to operate those turrets, though that feature isn't implemented yet. Maybe if all MISC ships get a Gold standard overhaul in 2025 (hoping) it might get implemented.
Bro, you didn't include any shots from the pilot seat!! Or did I just miss it?
Apologies for missing them!
really needs a rework removing 2 beds 2 seats would make room for things like gun racks and suit lockers that we are lacking at the moment other than that I love my mis
The Freelancer MIS is hands down my favorite variant, and I like the suggestion of removing the extra 2 cockpit seats and adding in extra racks/lockers; I think it would maximize the space while still allowing enough multi-crew options aboard!
The turret is also currently unable to shoot forward as it's behind that hump on the back of this... and making the standard model a meter or so wider so you can fit in a ROC or other vehicles more easily wouldn't go amiss. That, plus some gun racks and this would be the undisputed king, now it's win some lose some.
@@extectic you are so right about that I forgot about that detail because I almost always fly solo if they found a way to place it on top of that hump it would be perfect
@@gamerdad9870 Yep. I melted mine (I pledged it in real world dollars, wanted a good ship even right after they do a database wipe etc) just yesterday and put the money into a Cutlass Black for now. The main reason for that was that the Cutty fits more vehicles and stuff in the back and feels just that smidge more verstaile right now. It's also a slightly better dogfighter. But as soon as the 3.17.2 patch is live, I'm grinding up in-game currency and getting another Freelancer.
I really don't like the Freelancer!! Even when it was a free loaner I woulda rather flown EVA. Here's my issues with it #1 It's ugly!! #2 the Cutty B is better :p What i do love is Vici videos, that's why I'm here. Its definitely a good step up from a starter tho!!
You’re too kind, thank you! I really appreciate coming into these comments and hearing your positive support, it really means a lot!
And you made me audibly laugh with your EVA comment 😂 Just imagining someone getting the keys to a Freelancer and waving them off, only to jump off-platform and EVA to a mission marker hahaha. It’s looks can be divisive, you either love it or hate it!
freelancer slightly worse than cutlass black. if your freelancer is a freelancer MIS. you are sorted as a bounty hunter, its armament tears through most things. only downside really is its agility, which in my opinion puts the cutty black ahead of it, dont really compare their SCU's since if you chose either for cargo hauling you are either RP'ing or are a pacifist.. either way killing ai is easier and way more risk free. you could die, sure. but you'll be cloned. better than dying or slamming into the side of a moon with your entire bank balance in the cargo hold
You make some compelling points for the cutlass over the freelancer, but I don’t agree it’s an outright choice for one over the other. To start, the Freelancer has 4 escape pods which dramatically increase your survivability once ships get more permanent “downed,” rather than destroyed states, and death of a spaceman will be far more consequential with rep and status loss. But I agree with you completely on the prowess of the MIS, it’s my favorite ship in the lineup!
@@ViciDeum i guess we both want moveable engines like they showed in the commercial.you have to love the space truck, i can't sympathize since the very first cutlass i stole made me want to buy it(when i first had an aurora) and the first freelancer i managed to steal, by hovering above the launch pad and projecting myself towards his cargo hold as he closed the ramp.he did not notice me while i fell into his cargo bay when his ramp closed and honestly did not kill him since he was full of cargo. i sat in a copilots chair until he had the wtf why are here moment. we bonded for a moment then he disconnected. naturally i've flown alot of freelancers. the MIS is THE BEST. but its turret placement is more 400i and not hurricane. you could probably have a 100 fights between a 2 man crewed cutlass and freelancer and cutlass will win the majority i speculate
Ugly clunky xnd turret has horrible location.. but i have considered the max
Alas, the turret positioning really leaves a lot to be desired, but I hope they address this in a future polish pass! But the Max really brings the heat with its massive cargo capacity!
This ship is awesome, but the crew of 4 ?!!!! 2 useless seats, 2 useless beds ? This is what is causing its biggest flaw: the lack of room , I really really reaaally hope CIG will remove the 2 useless crew members when they work on its gold standard.
Yea it's definitely suffering a lot from its concept design, and will be better after a rework!
@@ViciDeum The question being : "WHEN?!"
rather have a hull a
Fair enough, it can definitely haul more!
@@ViciDeum I just pledged a Hull A, right now it's a subscriber special with 12 month insurance.
@@timsgta Congradulations on the pickup, the Hull A is a great starter hauler that’ll get you well under way as a space trucker!
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