This Week in Star Citizen: April 19, 2021

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Star Citizen fans have an exciting week ahead, with several key events and updates on the horizon. Here's what's coming up:

CitizenCon 2951 Date Announced

The biggest news is the announcement of CitizenCon 2951, the annual Star Citizen celebration. This year's event will be held on October 9th as an all-digital format that fans can watch for free via Twitch. While an in-person gathering isn't possible this year, the developers are planning a full day of panels, events, and announcements for the community to enjoy from home.

Alpha 3.13 Release Imminent

The live release of Alpha 3.13 is approaching, with the Public Test Universe now open to all backers. The developers thanked players for their help testing and reporting bugs, which is crucial for a smooth launch.

This Week's Schedule

  • Tuesday: New lore post - "Mining Rocks", a Shubin employee newsletter about mining modules
  • Wednesday: Roadmap update and roundup
  • Thursday: New Inside Star Citizen episode featuring a Sprint Report
  • Friday: Star Citizen Live episode on Twitch focused on level design, plus Subscriber Vault update and RSI newsletter

The developers expressed excitement about the community's early feedback on CitizenCon plans. With Alpha 3.13 nearing release and major events on the horizon, it's shaping up to be an action-packed period for Star Citizen as development continues to progress.

The Great CitizenCon Mining Caper

As news of CitizenCon 2951 spread across the Stanton system, the members of the 30K.fun Star Citizen Referral Code Club hatched a daring plan. They decided to host their own unofficial pre-CitizenCon event - a massive mining operation to collect rare minerals for a spectacular fireworks display.

Captain Zara, leader of the RSI Referral Code Club, rallied her crew aboard the org's flagship, the "Bug Smasher." As they prepared to depart Port Olisar, a group of eager new recruits approached, asking what code to use to join the adventure.

"Welcome aboard!" Zara grinned. "You've come to the right place. The Star Citizen Referral Code Club is all about having fun together, even when the 'verse throws 30K errors our way."

As the Bug Smasher and its fleet of mining vessels set course for the asteroid belt, the crew excitedly discussed the upcoming Alpha 3.13 release. They swapped stories about their favorite bugs and glitches, laughing at the memory of ships spawning inside each other or players getting launched into space at warp speed.

Upon reaching the asteroid field, the miners got to work, cracking rocks and extracting valuable ores. Suddenly, a group of pirates ambushed the fleet! But the 30K.fun crew was prepared. They quickly formed a defensive perimeter, fending off the attackers with a barrage of laser fire and witty banter about server disconnects.

As the battle raged on, a massive 30K error struck the server. Instead of getting frustrated, the Referral Code Club members cheered, treating it as an impromptu fireworks display. When they logged back in, they found their ships had teleported to the other side of Stanton - along with all the mined resources!

Laughing at the absurdity of it all, Captain Zara declared the mission a success. "That's the 30K.fun way," she proclaimed. "No matter what bugs we encounter, we always find a way to have a blast!"

As they returned to Port Olisar, the crew eagerly discussed their plans for the official CitizenCon stream, ready for whatever adventures - and amusing glitches - the future might hold.

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