SWTOR Patch Notes 8/16/2011

Yesterday a user over on Reddit posted SWTOR Patch Notes (with possible spoilers) for readers to enjoy.
It’s pretty interesting and something you won’t see unless you’re in the beta (or have a friend inside) but it gives us some good little tidbits about the game.

The post reads as follows:

Watch for in-game Sever Admin messages during the event for further instructions. We’re looking forward to your Space Combat feedback on the Testing Forums!
Notice: This server is now a PvP Server.Weekly Focus This week, we’re looking for specific feedback regarding: Companion roles and UI Space CombatPatch Notes 8/16/2011
General Several server and area stability improvements have been implemented.
Classes and Combat 
Missions and NPCs 
Empire
  • A Dangerous Auction: Upon completing this mission, missions to visit Tatooine and Alderaan are properly granted.
  • Grathan Assault: The respawn time of the Grathan Experimental Warbolt has been adjusted.
  • Honor Regained: The elevator associated with this missions now functions correctly.
  • Legacy: This mission can now be completed.
Republic 
  • Ancient Secrets: Upon completing this mission, missions to visit Taris and Nar Shaddaa are properly granted.
  • Battle for Corellia: The RH-1 Missle Launcher item can now only be used on the Imperial Colossus Droids. Chaos and Harmony: Map notes for this quest now function correctly for Jedi Consulars, and corrected issue that prevented the Senate Tower Meeting Console from spawning.
  • Race the Devil: Upon completing this mission, missions to visit Taris and Nar Shaddaa are properly granted.
  • Suicide Mission: This mission can now be completed.
  • The Forge: Conversations during this missions no longer have blank dialogue options.
PvP 
  • The Promenade on Nar SHaddaa is now flagged as PvP Sanctuary, preventing players from engaging in PvP combat while in the area. If you are already on Nar Shaddaa, you will need to leave the planet and return in order for this to take effect.
  • Players are now informed when they must wait until they are no longer flagged for PvP.
  • Players can now see group members on the WOrld Map and the Mini-map.
Bug Fixes

Author

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    Soeren Kamper is the founder of StarWars: Gamers and a longtime Star Wars writer, community builder, and gaming journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering Star Wars games and fandom. He began writing about Star Wars: The Old Republic in 2008, later co-founding the SWTOR wiki and founding the SWTOR subreddit, and became an early, active figure in the game’s community. His hands-on involvement led to invitations from BioWare Austin and participation in SWTOR events during the game’s launch era. His work is grounded in long-term franchise knowledge, firsthand gaming experience, and deep roots in the Star Wars community.

Soeren Kamper

Soeren Kamper is the founder of StarWars: Gamers and a longtime Star Wars writer, community builder, and gaming journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering Star Wars games and fandom. He began writing about Star Wars: The Old Republic in 2008, later co-founding the SWTOR wiki and founding the SWTOR subreddit, and became an early, active figure in the game’s community. His hands-on involvement led to invitations from BioWare Austin and participation in SWTOR events during the game’s launch era. His work is grounded in long-term franchise knowledge, firsthand gaming experience, and deep roots in the Star Wars community.