The SWG Legends December 2024 Update: Everything You Need to Know

The SWG Legends December 2024 Update: Everything You Need to Know

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen star wars galaxies, swg

When it comes to Star Wars Galaxies (SWG) Legends, the updates never disappoint. The December 2024 patch is here, bringing a mix of festive fun, quality-of-life improvements, and a dash of Star Wars nostalgia. Whether you’re decking the halls of your virtual home or blasting your way through the galaxy, there’s something for everyone in this patch. Let’s dive into the highlights!

Life Day 2024: The Holidays, But Make It Galactic

The galaxy’s favorite holiday, Life Day, is back! Saun Dann is hosting the festivities once again, and there’s plenty to keep you busy:

  • New Ornaments: Grab this year’s exclusive decoration or snag last year’s if you missed it.
  • Life Day Robe Quest: Even if you’ve completed Chiryme’s quest in the past, you can do it again this year.
  • Wroshyr Tree Token: If last year’s /claim window slipped past you, worry not—you’ve got another shot.
  • Vendor Rewards:
    • A new “Ugly Sweater” wearable for all species (courtesy of JaysterJJJ).
    • A Kashyyyk-themed lightsaber that’s sure to make your Jedi holiday-ready.
    • A bobble-head figurine perfect for your desk or starship dashboard.

New Furniture and Civic Structures: Decorating in Style

For the decorators among us, the update includes fresh options:

  • Gardens and Streetlamps: Structures Traders can craft these, giving mayors and militia more tools to beautify cities.

Client Engine Updates: Smoother Than a Polished Droid

This patch focuses on making the gameplay experience as seamless as possible:

  • Graphics: Volumetric shadows are scaling properly for all creatures again.
  • User Interface Fixes:
    • The Hardware Accelerated Skinning checkbox now remembers your preference.
    • Planetary Map waypoints work correctly.
    • Quest kill/collect counters show up reliably after a hard logout.

Art and Animation: Because Details Matter

The SWG team has fine-tuned everything from idle animations to signage:

  • NPC Animations: Kashyyyk’s Myyydril Cavern inhabitants now have proper idle movements.
  • Astromechs: Your trusty droids will extend their third wheel when speeding along.
  • Building and Furniture Fixes:
    • Player diners now have seamless doors.
    • Bespin Ottomans and signs have had their models corrected.
    • Imperial GCW Capes now flow better when running.

Senate Resolutions: Beast Master and Space Updates

Changes in gameplay mechanics ensure smoother play and fewer frustrations:

  • Beast Mastery: The Kashyyykian Beast Muzzle’s cooldown has been reduced from 300 seconds to just 15.
  • Space Gameplay:
    • Safety Deposit Boxes are now accessible in space—for a fee, of course.
    • Waypoints from Convoy, Beacon, or Kessel Duty Missions will now auto-delete when you hyperspace.

PvP Enhancements: Fairer Fights

Battlefield and factional fixes aim to balance the galaxy’s constant conflicts:

  • Battlefields: Multifaction fields now distribute tokens correctly.
  • Restuss Adjustments:
    • Factional base guards have been removed.
    • Costs for Rebel and Imperial planning tables are now equal.

Player Housing: Your Home, but Better

House-related tweaks improve usability and aesthetics:

  • Ejection Points: Rodian Huts now eject players properly for smoother navigation.
  • House Pets: Pets no longer spawn in strange places or give misleading messages about their location.

Professions: Trader, Entertainer, and More

Professions saw some helpful changes:

  • Entertainers: The /pauseBand command works properly now, and holograms auto-store when moving between waypoints.
  • Traders: Vendor maintenance emails now go to the right character, and crafting buffs apply reliably.

Space Updates: Pilots Rejoice!

Pilots get some exciting new quality-of-life updates:

  • Ships can now be sorted in the Starship Terminal.
  • Heavy Starter Ships have adjusted chassis mods, and the Vaksai’s top speed modifier has been slightly reduced.
  • Deep Space PvP zones now reward tokens only to ships within a 5km radius of the center.

Quests and Strings: Polishing the Experience

Fixes for grammatical errors and quest mechanics ensure a smoother narrative flow:

  • Grammatical errors have been corrected across many strings.
  • The range for interacting with the Imperial Themepark X-Wings in Agrilat Swamp has been increased.

Conclusion: A Patch Worth Logging In For

The December 2024 update for SWG Legends combines festive cheer with meaningful improvements, enhancing gameplay for both casual and dedicated players. From Life Day celebrations to smoother space adventures, it’s clear the devs are committed to keeping this galaxy far, far away alive and thriving.

So, fire up your swoop bike, grab your Life Day sweater, and explore everything this patch has to offer. Whether you’re a crafter, pilot, or holiday enthusiast, there’s no better time to jump into the action. May the Force (and good patch notes) be with you!

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