Archive for March, 2012
Force Sensitive vs Force Blind: Why the uncertainty is important
This persuasive essay would do well to add more Mind Trick, Mr FettIn the Star Wars universe, few are as powerful as the Force users. Jedi and Sith possess talents and abilities that make them terrible opponents to face. But they are not the only people that populate the galaxy. Strong and fearsome warriors that [...]
Do We Still Need Mods After Patch 1.2?
We have been asking for a customizable user interface (UI) for a while now, and in 1.2 we will be getting it. The new UI allows everything on your screen to be resized, flipped and moved, but is it enough? The customizable UI allows for a fair deal of customization, but it is still limited. [...]
RHN Biolife Report: Sleen
No other wild animal is as vital to status in Imperial society than the Sleen. Imperial families both Sith and military have used the web-footed Sleen as their hunting animals and domesticated “Imps’ Best Friend” for centuries.”Without one,” one anonymous Imperial Navy Colonel mentioned, “you are worthless slag. Might as well be a slave amongst [...]
Community Q&A: Friday March 30th 2012: Game Update 1.2 Special
In this week’s Community Q&A we’ve searched out questions on Game Update 1.2, which is currently available to test on the Public Test Server, and coming to live servers soon. With so much new content and additions in Game Update 1.2, we found plenty of questions – and got you plenty of answers! However, we’ve [...]
Community Q&A: 3/30/12
As promised, BioWare answered a series of questions from the community at large on 1.2 and made them available for your praise or ridicule. In this week’s Q&A, the team focuses on 1.2 content and the changes players will see as the update makes its way to servers in early April. There is still no [...]
Star Wars: The Old Republic Official Podcast Preview
Today, BioWare released a preview of their upcoming Read More…
Dev Blog: Gabe Amatangelo Talks About PVP in 1.2
Today Gabe Amatangelo talks about the 1.2 changes to PVP in the latest dev blog on SWTOR.com. We believe competitive measure is an important part of a complete PvP experience. As such we are excited to be introducing the first phase of that to Star Wars™: The Old Republic™’s PvP gameplay in Game Update 1.2: [...]
PVP In Game Update 1.2 – Developer Blog
Lead End-Game and PVP Designer Gabe Ametangelo released a new developer blog to give players some insight into the upcoming changes to PvP in patch 1.2. Specific areas of discussion include the exact mechanics of the Ranked Warzones system, Warzone rewards, the AFK kick system, and a brief introduction to the Novare Coast Warzone. Gabe [...]
Star Wars: The Old Republic at PAX East
As convention season approaches, BioWare has begun to release more information on upcoming events. Today, the company unveiled more information on their upcoming PAX East appearance. David Bass It’s time for the beginning of the 2012 convention season, which kicks off with PAX East in Boston next week. Since this is our first major convention [...]
Scheduled Maintenance: April 3, 2012
Next week’s scheduled maintenance is on Tuesday, April 3. Read More…
PTS Testing Event 3/31: Warzones
Originally posted by AmberGreen (Source) On 3/31 from 1PM CDT (11AM PDT/ 2PM EDT/ 7PM GMT/ 8PM CEST/ 12AM AEDT) until 3PM CDT (1PM PDT/ 4PM EDT/ 9PM GMT/ 10PM CEST/ 2AM AEDT), we invite all our PTS testers to queue up for Warzones! Our developers will be observing this event and are looking for [...]
PTS Patch Notes: 1.2 Updates 3/30/12
Patch notes for the fourth phase of additions to the 1.2 update Read More…
J!NX Darth Hater Shirts Now On Sale
J!NX has finally released their line of Curse brand T-shirts, including two Darth Hater shirts.They include a black basic men’s tee and a gray premium tee. Visit the J!NX site to order yours today. Read More…
PTS Update 3/29/2012 Notes
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Game Update 1.2 PTS Patch Notes These notes detail changes made to the PTS server on 3/29/2012. These changes ONLY apply to the PTS server. Classes and Combat General Read More…
1.2 PvP Gear Progression
Patch 1.2 is just around the corner and the PvP’ers out there need to know what they’re getting into. As a heads up, Champion and Centurion gear will no longer be acquirable in game. So if you have any duplicate tokens still in the bank make sure to use them before the patch goes live. Want [...]
RHN Biolife Report: The Hulak Wraid
The scents and sounds of the wilds are a mystical thing in the times we live in. One day we may be in the arid Jundland wastes of Tatooine, and the next we may be fighting the snow-capped mountains and bitter cold of Dolomar. With the recent absence of RHS Writer and Creator Billian Tetley, [...]
Force Reflection: Do you know your path?
Some heroes are born, not made. Others have to be formed into the heroes they are meant to become. Read More…
NSP Report: Mister and Miss Nar Shaddaa pageant to be held soon!
A hunter hosting a ‘beauty’ contest? Is this as crazy an idea as you have ever heard or what? No, readers, you heard it right when the first annual “Mister and Miss Nar Shaddaa ” Beauty Pageant was announced over the planet. Hosted by Vaanthe, known for running security at the Yocola Tonka when it [...]
Game Update 1.2 – PVP Gear Preview: Recruit, Battlemaster and War Hero
Recruit Battlemaster War Hero Recruit Battlemaster War Hero Recruit Battlemaster War Hero Recruit Battlemaster War Hero Read More…
PTS Patch Notes: 1.2 Updates 3/29/12
Patch notes for the third phase of additions to the 1.2 update Read More…
DevTracker Highlights For The Week of March 29, 2012
More hints and insight into the changes of game update 1.2 come in this week’s DevTracker highlights. Principle Lead Combat Designer Georg Zoeller highlights additional changes coming to the test server, the downside of random number generation, and explains why Sith Warriors don’t have an assault cannon in their back pocket. Lead Designer Daniel Erickson [...]
New in 1.2: Battlemaster Weapon and Offhand changes
Yesterday, we highlighted the Rakata tier of PvE weapons and offhand items in regards to the changes 1.2 will make to that set. Today, we examine the weapons and offhand items for the Battlemaster tier of PvP gear. BioWare has made it clear they want to differentiate PvP gear from the PvE game, and by [...]
Dev Blog: William Wallace – Your Legacy Begins
Today we get William Wallace, Sr. Game Designer to tell us all about the legacy that is coming with the upcoming patch. Where would you start if you were constructing the Skywalker family tree? Let’s start with Anakin. If you ask me, Anakin is a level 50 Sith Warrior anchoring the top of the family [...]
William Wallace On The Legacy System
As the highly anticipated 1.2 update for Star Wars: The Old Republic nears the live servers, more details regarding its content is being revealed. BioWare’s William Wallace has provided a detailed piece on the Legacy system which delves into the different types of Legacy rewards and how they become unlocked. Courtney WoodsSenior Designer William Wallace [...]
PvP, Nerfed by Omission?
On the 1.2 PTR Champion and Centurion gear is being phased out without any changes to their existing stats while Battlemaster gear is receiving an upgrade. BM is going from being just 8% better than Champion to being 81% better than Champion regarding the Expertise stat. Originally posted by David Hunt (Source) Unlike Champion gear, Battlemaster [...]
Dev Tracker: Stephen Reid on In-Game Events
Originally posted by Stephen Reid (Source) We have a dedicated team within the larger development team that’s working on in-game events. Our definition of ‘events’ are time-limited, game-wide events that hopefully many of you will get to see. The team has been hard at work putting an event together that will… manifest after Game Update [...]
Cosplayer of the week: Foxberry
Photo property of Foxberry StudiosOur very own Foxberry has been selected by AlmostNerdy.com as the Cosplayer of the Week!Cosplay (short for costume play) is a popular event at many conventions. It involves someone dressing in costume to represent an idea or a specific character. An example of this in the Star Wars realm is the [...]
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Droid
Since the introduction of the bumbling duo, C-3PO and R2-D2, the Star Wars universe has shown fans a fantastic world of machines capable of thought, emotions, and unique personalities. The title of this article (a tagline from The Essential Guide to Droids) only gives a small taste of what these automatons are capable of. The [...]
Force Reflection: Does yellow mean a free hit?
We’ve all seen them on many of the planets—enemies whose names show up in yellow rather than in red. Enemies that do not initiate attacks, but will be more than willing to put up a decent fight with you if you do attack them first. While they can certainly be seen as good opportunities to [...]
Four New Achievement Missions in Patch 1.2
Found next to your trusty vendor sales rep on your fleet station is a set of new achievement missions. Unlike other achievements in the game, these babies have unique rewards. For your efforts you'll be able to show off to the galaxy your shinny new speeder, knowing that only people who have completed these missions [...]
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