Posts Tagged ‘pts’
Dev Tracker – PvP on the PTS!!!
Attention galaxy wide faction fighters! The Devs are calling you out. Hit the PTS and test the PvP Class balance at level 55. Test times FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY at 7-10 CST. Originally posted by Eric Musco(Source) Hey everyone! With PTS up and running for a few days, we hope that all of you have [...]
Jeff Hickman Addresses Same-Gender Content
Yesterday, Jeff Hickman tackled a few hard-hitting subjects in SWTOR’s second official State of the Game blog. He addressed the lack of different types of endgame activities and mentioned that BioWare will focus on endgame more in 2013, introducing new Flashpoints, Operations, difficulty modes, PvP areas, and improved endgame itemization. We’ll also, of course, be [...]
HK-51 Classified Intel Developer Blog
As Game Update 1.5 nears, BioWare is beginning to release more information on what we’ll be seeing exactly in the update. One of the most anticipated pieces of new content is the new droid companion coming in Game Update 5.1, HK-51. Last Friday, BioWare staff members published a developer blog with some background information on [...]
Cartel Market Item and Price Preview
Star Wars: The Old Republic is going free to play this fall with an optional subscription model, and BioWare’s version of the cash shop– the Cartel Market– is currently available for player testing on the PTS. Just in case you haven’t had a chance to check out the different items on the Market, we’ve got [...]
New Preferred Player Status and F2P Changes
Yesterday we received a couple dev tracker posts stating important changes to some of the free-to-play player limitations coming in this fall’s subscription model shift. The first of these is the addition of a third type of subscription group that players can belong to and receive different bonuses in– the preferred status player group. Preferred [...]
Cartel Market Dev Tracker Posts and Updates
Since this week’s preview launch of SWTOR’s Cartel Market on the PTS, there have been a number of questions and concerns raised by the community. Luckily, BioWare’s team took some time to address many of those concerns. For your convenience, here is a collection of those posts. The first was in regards to some Cartel [...]
Cartel Market Now Previewing on PTS
Star Wars: The Old Republic’s big free-to-play model switch is just around the corner, and starting yesterday, players can now preview all the goodies the Cartel Market has to offer on the Public Test Server, as well as provide valuable feedback for the BioWare team. All PTS testers will be granted a temporary sum of [...]
Game Update 1.5 Released on PTS
After yesterday’s announcement of SWTOR taking home four Game Developers Choice awards, BioWare showed off another surprise and released Game Update 1.5 on the Public Test Server for our previewing pleasure. Here’s a bit about what’s included in Game Update 1.5: Game Update 1.5 is now live on our Public Test Server! For those of [...]
BioWare Plans on Using PTS for Testing Terror from Beyond
After the GamesCom announcement regarding Terror from Beyond, the new Operation coming to SWTOR in September, players began wondering whether or not they’d be able to get a chance to test the new Operation on the Public Test Server (PTS). BioWare, in the past, has released some fairly bug-ridden content updates, and no fan of [...]
Community News: More on Ranked Warzones
Yesterday, BioWare posted a community blog article detailing some of the behind-the-scenes plans and goals for Team Ranked Warzones, which will hopefully reach live servers when Game Update 1.3 hits. You can check out the article here. Here’s one of the most important bits of the article: Before Season One begins with official rankings, we [...]
The Argument for Free-2-Play
As more and more MMOs’ release, it is evident that World of Warcraft’s success has been an anomaly. Remember when SWTOR was strutted as the next “WoW killer?” But ultimately a large exodus occurred, and layoffs followed. Many have since begun questioning the success of any subscription based MMO to follow. If Bioware is struggling [...]
New 1.3 Details: Information on Ranked Warzones
At the London MCM Expo held on May 26th, there was a SWTOR panel with Emmanuel Lusinchi that focused on some highlights of Game Update 1.3. Some interesting points were revealed. The entire panel can be seen on Gamespot’s Twitch TV. A very awesome transcribe of the panel can also be found over at Dulfy’s [...]
PTS Server Update Notes for 1.2
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Game Update 1.2 PTS Patch Notes These notes detail changes made to the PTS server on 4/4/2012. These changes apply ONLY to the PTS server. Flashpoints and Operations Flashpoints Lost Island Corrected an issue that caused Hybrid Rakghoul Brutes and Gunners to respawn during this Flashpoint. The False Emperor Removed [...]
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…
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. [...]
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 Update – Game Update 1.2
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Game Update 1.2 PTS Patch Notes These notes detail changes made to the PTS server on 3/27/2012. These changes ONLY apply to the PTS server. Classes and Combat General Corrected an issue that prevented healing ability tooltips from taking skill tree investments into account. Flashpoints and Operations Flashpoints Lost Island [...]
PTS Screens: Legacy Race Choices
A screenshot of the new race selections from the new Legacy Updates coming up in 1.2. Read More…
Game Update 1.2: Features You can Enjoy at Any Level
Testing for Game Update 1.2 is now underway. Unless you have been testing prior game updates on the Public Test Server (PTS), chances are you don’t have have a high level character on the PTS. The good news is this update contains many features that benefit players of any level. Starting out at just level [...]
PTS Patch Notes Update for 1.2
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Game Update 1.2 PTS Patch Notes These notes detail changes made to the PTS server on 3/22/2012. These changes ONLY apply to the PTS server. Classes and Combat General Using a stun-breaking ability no longer keeps a player that was knocked down from standing up. Repeatedly pressing the hotkey for [...]
EPIC PTS Patch Notes for 1.2
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Game Update 1.2 PTS Patch Notes The patch notes published for the Public Test Server are not final and are subject to change. Currently, only English notes are available, but French and German versions will be published when they are available. Highlights (New Features) Players can now unlock a wide [...]
Guild Summit: Day Two, Part Two Summary
The Guild Summit is officially over. The second half of day two was dedicated to play testing Game Update 1.2, and a feedback session. There really wasn’t much time to get a feel for everything coming in 1.2, but when asked how they generally felt about 1.2, everyone in the room exclaimed – ‘Excited!” All-in-all [...]
Vendor Sold Color Crystals on PTS
On the PTS a new vendor has appeared that sells new colored crystals for millions of credits. SWTOR community member Eortotai has summed up all the crystals and their costs for us on the SWTOR forums. Check out what we should expect to see. About the vendor: This vendor showed up in the updated patch [...]
PTS Patch Notes: 1.1.5 Updated Notes
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – 1.1.5 Patch Notes Because development is ongoing during testing, it should be noted that all changes and updates listed in the patch notes should be considered incomplete and are subject to change or removal before release to the live servers. The Public Test Server patch notes will be provided [...]
Public Test Server Patch Notes 1.1.2
DISCLAIMER: These patch notes are on the Public Test Server and are not final and are subject to change at any time. Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – 1.1.2 Patch Notes Classes and Combat General Improved response time for ability activation requests in low-framerate situations. Implemented further improvements to ability responsiveness and client-side anticipation of [...]
SWTOR: Public Test Server: 1.1.1 Patch Notes
Star Wars: The Old Republic – 1.1.1 Patch Notes Note: The Public Test Server patch notes will be provided in English. The final release notes will be provided in English, French, and German when the content is moved to live servers. Classes and Combat General Fixed a bug that could cause the Global Cooldown to [...]
SWTOR Public Test Server: Patch Notes 1.0.2
DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, these are the patch notes for the public test server and it is not gaurantee that these changes make it to the final patch. General Guilds that are currently leaderless will have an Officer chosen and promoted to Guild Leader. Classes and Combat Sith Inquisitor General The Darth title is now [...]
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