Posts Tagged ‘legacy’
Return of the Gree: Coming in Game Update 1.7
BioWare released an information page with details about what we’ll be seeing in Game Update 1.7, which is being called Return of the Gree. Yep, the Gree are back, and with them, the ice-covered planet of Ilum is making a return in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Ilum will be returning as a contested area [...]
GDC Online 2012: Damion Schubert on MMO Features vs. Story
During Massively’s coverage of this year’s Game Developer’s Conference in Austin, Texas, the staff published some interesting thoughts on a panel held by Damion Schubert, one of the original developers of Star Wars: The Old Republic. During the panel, Schubert discusses some of the difficulties in meshing together the elements of an MMO with pure [...]
Laura Shot Third: What’s in a Legacy Name?
So, last week we got an interesting little note in SWTOR’s Patch Notes: “Legacy names are no longer unique. New Legacies that are created are now able to use a name that is already in use on the server. All players will be able to rename their Legacies once, at no cost, in a future [...]
1.3.7 Patch Change to Legacy Names … WTF???
1.3.7 Patch Notes:LegacyLegacy names are no longer unique. New Legacies that are created are now able to use a name that is already in use on the server. All players will be able to rename their Legacies once, at no cost, in a future update. As a player that worked real hard to get the [...]
BioWare Exploring Rewards for Higher Legacy Levels
In recent patches, we’ve seen some much-needed changes to SWTOR’s Legacy perks, but one thing we haven’t seen is any new rewards or perks for players who have reached the higher Legacy levels. Quite a few players are above Legacy level 25 now, with many sitting at level 50. Yet, there aren’t any special rewards [...]
Wishful Thinking: Player-Created Legacy Perks
SWTOR’s Legacy system is unique in the fact that it can be used to easily add quality-of-life features to the game in the form of Legacy perks. Most of the perks so far haven’t been game content, but rather– cool bonuses that make life easier. And speaking of content, since we’re kind of in a [...]
Game Update 1.3 Legacy Perks
Currently on the PTS, Game Update 1.3′s new Legacy perks are available for player testing. Here is a preview of them, along with screenshots of tooltips, information about the different ranks, costs, and cooldowns for each of the abilities. There are four new types of perks: advancement, companion, travel, and convenience. Like other Legacy perks, [...]
Legacy Perks. Get ready to get ripped off in patch 1.3
Bioware have just released a promo video for patch 1.3. The video tells us nothing really new but does provide some extra details about the new features. The video has received many dislikes and as I go over the details, you mind understand why. The changes are: Legacy perks Group Finder Character transfer Scaling social [...]
What Could Be: Four Mini Games for SWTOR
No MMO is complete without mini games. SWTOR is no different. Many people were excited about BioWare’s April’s fool joke of playing virtual janitor. During the Guild Convention, they did confirm that mini games would be coming, but they have yet to announce any. While we wait, in no particular order, are 4 mini game ideas: Swoop [...]
SWTOR from Pre-Launch to 1.2
After only 4 months SWTOR has seen a staggering array of changes, both good and bad. And while some events have sent fan boys raging, others have brought frustrated players back into the fold smiling. So it’s time to take a look at those changes and how they have affected the game. We’ll discuss everything, [...]
Roleplaying your Legacy Family
The legacy system has many fantastic features in store for the game, from new emotes to strange race/class combinations, but the idea that all of your characters must be related has caused a stir amongst the roleplaying community. Sure, the dev blog video has revealed that you have the option to list your character as [...]
Celebrate Game Update 1.2: Legacy – Free Game Time!
Game Update 1.2: Legacy is finally here, bringing a wide range of new game features and playable content to Star Wars™: The Old Republic™! With Legacy, you can now create your very own Legacy family tree, sharing the skills mastered by one character with everyone in your family tree. You will also be able to [...]
Video: Operation – Explosive Conflict
On the recently-discovered planet of Denova, a brutal conflict between an invading Imperial battalion and Republic-hired mercenaries has come to an abrupt end. The mercenary leader, himself a legendary warlord, has turned his back on his Republic contractors, convinced the local Imperial battalion to join his cause, and declared himself ruler! Now heroes from both [...]
Official Patch Notes – Game Update 1.2 – Legacy 4/12/2012
The galaxy is in turmoil. War rages across countless worlds as Republic and Imperial forces struggle for control of critical resources. Amidst the chaos, threats emerge from all sides. The planet Denova, known for its extensive deposits of baradium ore, has been seized by a band of mercenaries and veteran Imperial defectors with mysterious motives. [...]
When Will 1.2 Release?
We’re speculating that the 1.2 Legacy Patch will most likely release this Tues, 4/10. With all of the recent hype that BioWare has been building for the 1.2 Legacy release, everything will culminate this weekend at Pax East. Originally posted by David Bass (Source) We’ll be bringing Game Update 1.2 with us to the show, [...]
Video: 1.2 PTS Preview of GTN Changes
Want a 1st hand look at the changes to the GTN? It’s actually functional now! Check out the video below! Questions or comments? Leave one below! Twitter: @SkeletonJack_ Twitch TV: /skeleton_jack Read More…
Things You Should Know
Sometimes the Devs say things that are easily missed. Here are a few things you should probably know. Originally posted by Georg Zoeller (Source) You exit combat in PvP 8 seconds after the last hostile action. DOTs do not refresh this status. Ever felt like it was taking an eternity to get out of combat? [...]
Video: 1.2 PTS Preview of PvP Vendors
Want a 1st hand look at the new schematics for PvP gear, the purple/black and orange/black color crystals, or the other changes to the PvP vendors currently on the PTR? Check out the video below! Questions or comments? Leave one below! Twitter: @SkeletonJack_ Twitch TV: /skeleton_jack Read More…
Laura Shot Third: Creating a Legacy
Among the coming update 1.2 changes, one of the additions currently most debated is the Legacy system. Many players are looking forward to the new fluff abilities and cool ways to approach alt leveling. Many others feel that BioWare should prioritize other things before new emotes, sparkly abilities, and character family trees. Both sides of [...]
SWTOR Legacy Companion Unlocks in patch 1.2
Bioware is giving us a real reason to get in the good books with our companions. As of patch 1.2 increasing your companions' affection to 10 000 unlocks a unique enhancement for that specific class of companion. There are a total of five different companion classes and they are healer, melee damage, ranged damage, melee [...]
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 [...]
PTS Screens: Legacy Race Choices
A screenshot of the new race selections from the new Legacy Updates coming up in 1.2. Read More…
Unraveling the Update 1.2 Legacy Perks
To many Star Wars: The Old Republic players, the details on patch 1.2 came as a breath of fresh air in an endgame that seems to already be getting a bit stagnant. In case you didn’t catch the update, here’s a link to BioWare’s video announcement. 1.2 promises a lot of cool additions and features [...]
Game Update 1.2: Legacy – HD Trailer Now Available
Yes, we’ve seen it by now, but for posterity’s sake, I just wanted to post a pristine copy here for all of us to revel in. And if you find yourself pausing it every frame to look for hidden secrets, let me know if you find any! Enjoy. Read More…
Game Update 1.2 "Legacy" Video in HD
Star Wars Game Update 1.2 “Legacy” Video in HDThis Video looks at:WarZone: Novare CoastOperation: Explosive conflictFlashpoint: The Lost IslandExpanded Legacy SystemLegacy Family TreeLegacy Read More…
The Skeletal Community Q&A: Feb 24th 2012
Every week BioWare puts out a Q&A session to answer player questions. But occasionally BioWare will say something that might require you to read between the lines. That’s what I’m here for. This week’s Q&A can be found HERE for all of the questions and answers in their entirety. But if you want to learn about [...]
Yellow Posts: Legacy Names, Voidstar Ties, And David Bass Is Freaking Out
The combat log has been a long requested feature by players and it looks like the day might be finally coming that we see some more information about our combat performance in TOR. TheRealCrucifer started the thread “2/22/2012 -> Can we get an update on where the Combat Log is?” and Georg Zoeller, Principal Lead Combat Designer, [...]
Ask A Jedi: Legacy System, Magenta Crystals, And Operatives
Stand aside Master Gnost-Dural! The Ask A Jedi crew is here to answer all of your burning questions about Star Wars: The Old Republic! Powered by R2-Db’s question and answer feature, we will answer the highest rated questions each and every week. So sit back, relax, and let us drop some knowledge on you, Ask A [...]
Game Update 1.1 – Rise of the Rakghouls
Game Update 1.1 – Rise of the Rakghouls A mysterious outbreak of rakghouls threatens the worlds of the Tion Hegemony, a strategically important sector of the galaxy that has remained neutral to both Republic and Imperial advances. Now Republic and Imperial forces race to the besieged world of Kaon to eliminate the threat, desperate to [...]
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