SWTOR Game producer Keith Kanneg, just inform the community, that BioWare will be releasing the Autumn update of the roadmap before the NYC Cantina in next month: Hey everyone, I have seen quite a few questions about the status of the Roadmap, both in timing and in content. I know this is more of an announcement of an announcement, but the plan is to deliver the updated version before our October 6th SWTOR Cantina in New York. I also realize I’ve been more quiet this past month, but we’ve been hard at work making sure we avoid the issues we had last month with Game Update 5.4. As a result, we pushed back the release date of Game Update 5.5 to October 10, 2017, and as you’ll find out, we have lots of activity happening every couple weeks. In the Roadmap, I will provide you with exactly what we’re doing through…
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SWTOR Class Changes: Rage Juggernaut / Focus Guardian
Below you will find the changes coming to Rage and Focus in Game Update 5.5. Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Juggernaut The damage done by Chilling Scream due to the Piercing Chill utility has been reduced by 60% Rage Force Lash now deals 100% more damage The bonus critical chance given by Brutality to Vicious Throw and Furious Strike has been increased from 5% to 10% Guardian The damage done by Freezing Force due to the Persistent Chill utility has been reduced by 60% Focus Force Lash now deals 100% more damage The bonus critical chance given by Swift Slash to Dispatch and Concentrated Slice has been increased from 5% to 10% DevNotes: Chilling Scream / Freezing Force was doing too much damage with the Piercing Chill / Persistent Chill utility. It was being used as a single-target rotational…
SWTOR Class Changes: Marksmanship Sniper / Sharpshooter Gunslinger
Below you will find the upcoming changes for Marksmanship and Sharpshooter in Game Update 5.5. Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Sniper Marksmanship Honed Shots now grants a 3% bonus to critical hit chance and damage done by Snipe per stack, down from 5% Gunslinger Sharpshooter Honed Shots now grants a 3% bonus to critical hit chance and damage done by Charged Burst per stack, down from 5% DevNotes: Marksmanship / Gunslinger Sharpshooter was slightly overperforming, so we reduced the critical hit chance and damage of Snipe / Charged Burst by a small amount through a passive, which brought the discipline in line with its DPS target.
SWTOR: Class Changes: Vengeance Juggernaut / Vigilance Guardian
Below are the changes that are coming to SWTOR Vengeance and Vigilance in Game Update 5.5: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Juggernaut The damage done by Chilling Scream due to the Piercing Chill utility has been reduced by 60% Vengeance Increased the bleed damage bonus given by Bloodmaster per bleeding effect from 3% to 5%, now stacking up to 15% Increased the melee bonus damage given by Ravager from 3% to 5% Draining Scream now deals 45% more damage Guardian The damage done by Freezing Force due to the Persistent Chill utility has been reduced by 60% Vigilance Increased the burn damage bonus given by Burnmaster per burning effect from 3% to 5%, now stacking up to 15% Increased the melee bonus damage given by Master Focus from 3% to 5% Burning Blade now deals 45% more damage DevNotes:…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 9/20/2017
Here are the Game Update notes for 9/20/2017. BB-8 ROLLS ONTO THE CANTINA! A skittish but loyal astromech, BB-8 shines as a stellar support for any squad. He is especially potent in Resistance and Droid squads. BB-8’s ability Covert Data Transfer introduces a new buff, Secret Intel, that grants bonus Potency and spreads to allies that use a special ability. This new addition to the Holotable may be small, but rounds out Support in a new and exciting way. Particularly with the first special ability (Covert Data Transfer) that does not require a cooldown. For more information on his abilities and kit, please be sure to check out the Character Strategy post <<HERE>>. BB-8 can be obtained through the upcoming Legendary event, Pieces and Plans detailed below! PIECES AND PLANS LEGENDARY EVENT The First Order seeks the final piece of a lost galactic map held by BB-8. Deploy your forces to…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday September 19 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for September 19 – September 26 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links RUTHLESS SCION’S ARMOR SET 2100 Information from TOR FASHION RIOT CONTROL WEAPON TUNING 1800 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links DROID COMPANION: K1-Z3N ADVANCED WHITE HAWKEYE CRYSTAL Information from TOR FASHION ADVANCED WHITE WAR HERO’S CRYSTAL Information from TOR FASHION ADVANCED WHITE INDESTRUCTIBLE CRYSTAL Information from TOR FASHION ADVANCED WHITE EVISCERATING CRYSTAL Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links WARBOUND CRUSADER PACK 300 150 –50% 225 Information from TOR FASHION SUPERCRATE: WARBOUND CRUSADER PACKS 1425 712 –51% 1067 Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: WARBOUND CRUSADER PACKS 7020 3510 –50% 5265 Information from…
SWTOR Game Update 5.5 planned for October 10
Eric Musco just informed the official Star Wars: The old Republic Community that SWTOR Game Update 5.5 will go live on October 10 with some content shuffled into Game Update 5.6. Any update in the Roadmap? What about 5.5? | 09.13.2017, 05:07 PM Provide you with updates, I can! The roadmap is still in progress. We have been shuffling some things around with respect to 5.5 and 5.6 and we need that to settle before we can let you know exactly what is coming and when. It was our plan to put out Game Update 5.5 in late September but we have made the decision to move it into early October (currently 10/10). We did this to allow us more time to focus in on quality for our Game Updates to avoid some of the issues we had with 5.4. Class balance is still planned for 5.5. I expect I will start putting…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday September 12 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for September 12 – September 19 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links DROID COMPANION: K1-Z3N 2100 ADVANCED WHITE HAWKEYE CRYSTAL 1800 Information from TOR FASHION ADVANCED WHITE WAR HERO’S CRYSTAL 1800 Information from TOR FASHION ADVANCED WHITE INDESTRUCTIBLE CRYSTAL 1800 Information from TOR FASHION ADVANCED WHITE EVISCERATING CRYSTAL 1800 Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links APPEARANCE OPTION: PIGTAILS 50 100 +100% 100 Information from TOR FASHION WOODLAND MEWVORR 120 240 +100% 240 Information from TOR FASHION PRECIOUS CARGO PACK 250 300 +20% 250 Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: PRECIOUS CARGO PACKS 5850 7020 +20% 5850 Information from TOR FASHION
CXP and Daily Areas in SWTOR throughout September
Double CXP will return to SWTOR with patch 5.5 and allowing the daily area CXP to stay until 5.5 as well. Check it out: CXP and Daily Areas throughout September | 09.07.2017, 10:22 PM Hey all, Recently, we have had more maintenances than normal. This was compounded by our update issues last Thursday which led to over 10 hours of maintenance. Thursday’s issue along with the extra downtime have impacted all of our playtime, and they especially are bothersome when you consider how much XP and CXP you lost from the Double XP/CXP event was running along with the over the top CXP for Daily Areas. So, to make sure your characters can take advantage from both, here’s what we going to do: Since the Double XP/CXP event ended on Tuesday, we’ve decided to bring it back earlier than planned. That is, we had scheduled to make it available in December around…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 9/6/2017
Here are yesterdays game updates for Star Wars Galaxy of HeroesNEW UNITS & ENVIRONMENTS Characters Veteran Smuggler Han Solo 2 Star Light Side character with the Scoundrel and Attacker roles. Strong single and AoE attacks with crippling debuffs. Potent synergy with Veteran Smuggler Chewbacca. For more information on this character and their abilities, please review their <<Strategy Guide>> Veteran Smuggler Chewbacca 2 Star Light Side character with the Scoundrel and Attacker roles. Punishing heavy attacks & potent synergy with Veteran Smuggler Han. For more information on this character and their abilities, please review their <<Strategy Guide>> Environments: Eravana A baleen-class bulk freighter that serves our Veteran duo in moving cargo. Legal or not. DAYS LIKE THESE MARQUEE EVENTS The latest cargo these smugglers are carrying is attracting some unwelcome attention. Join forces with Veteran Smuggler Han Solo and Chewbacca to confront criminals attacking the Eravana to steal the cargo in these two, four…
Why the Last Jedi’s Casino Planet is So Important
Thanks to footage and stories becoming available about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we are finally in a position where we know about the casino planet, Canto Bight and the fact is that this high-end destination, featuring classy patrons, is sure to spawn an array of excellently themed casino games! The Star Wars slots games that IGT has produced have been incredibly well known, and there are currently four different versions available: Dark Side Jabba’s Palace Empire Strikes Back Droid Hunt These games can be found at many different online casinos worldwide and the kind of online casino NZ dollars are welcomed at are sure to encourage games themed around an entire planet of casino fun! An Entire Planet Devoted to People Living Outside the Struggle Pablo Hidalgo, the Lucasfilm Story Group Head, gave details about writer/director Rian Johnson’s new stop in the iconic Star Wars universe. He spoke of…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday September 05 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for September 5 – September 12 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links SKILLED HUNTER BUNDLE 2695 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links BRONZE MOUNT PACK Information from TOR FASHION SILVER MOUNT PACK Information from TOR FASHION GOLD MOUNT PACK Information from TOR FASHION BRONZE DECORATION PACK Information from TOR FASHION SILVER DECORATION PACK Information from TOR FASHION GOLD DECORATION PACK Information from TOR FASHION GRAND WEAPONS PACK Information from TOR FASHION GRAND TOYS PACK Information from TOR FASHION GRAND PETS PACK Information from TOR FASHION GRAND EMOTES PACK Information from TOR FASHION GRAND CRYSTAL PACK Information from TOR FASHION GRAND COMPANION PACK Information from TOR FASHION BRONZE ARMOR PACK Information from TOR FASHION…
Bioware talks SWTOR Patch 5.4a problems
BioWare has released a statement addressing the troubles with yesterdays game update. Game Update 5.4a | 08.31.2017, 11:56 PM Hey everyone, I want to start by apologizing for the unexpected and prolonged downtime today. This isn’t something we ever want to happen, but when it does, we take it seriously and do everything we can to resolve the issue or issues. We are adding additional processes to try and prevent this particular situation from happening again. Here’s essentially what took place today and what’s behind the long downtime: What happened? Wasn’t this tested? The issues we encountered were fairly complex, and having more than one just made things complicated. The first problem was the patch for our BitRaider and SSN launchers were inconsistent and ended up causing different issues after we took the servers out of maintenance. As a result, some of you actually received a game patch, while others didn’t get…
SWTOR Game Update 5.4a Patch Notes
Here are the patch notes for today’s maintenance. Servers has been taken down again though, due to the arrival of new bugs. General Players who do not have the “Invitation: Trader’s Quarters” can no longer be summoned into the Trader’s Quarters on Odessen via a Guild Ship. Flashpoints + Operations + Uprisings Flashpoints Players will now be able to get back to the Umbaran Spider Tank if they die to the adds after killing the boss. It is no longer possible to get stuck on the train in Crisis on Umbara due to aggroing the defensive turrets. Defeating Gladiopod Workers and Soldiers in Crisis on Umbara now properly progress the following Achievements: On the Hunt, The Culling, and Umbaran Safari. Missions + NPCs Missions for the Iokath Daily Area have had their Command XP rewards returned to their correct values.
SWTOR Maintenance: Update 5.4a — Thursday August 31
BioWare will be taking the servers offline on Thursday, August 31st in order to apply Game Update 5.4a. Note that they are still actively testing this patch to ensure the fixes are working properly. they will let us know if maintenance timing changes. Details: DATE: 31 August 2017 TIME: 6:00AM – 8:00AM PDT (1300 – 1500 GMT) VERSION: 5.4a Patch Notes will be available here on Thursday.
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday August 29 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for August 29 – September 5 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links KAI ZYKKEN’S UNPARALLELED LOG MOUNT 800 OBSIDIAN MANTORR 2100 PRECIOUS CARGO PACK 200 Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: PRECIOUS CARGO PACKS 4680 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links HAVOC SQUAD ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION SILVER MOUNT PACK Information from TOR FASHION GATEKEEPER’S STRONGHOLD PACK Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: GATEKEEPER’S STRONGHOLD PACKS Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links POCKET SARLACC 2000 Information from TOR FASHION
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday August 22 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for August 22 – August 29 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links HAVOC SQUAD ARMOR SET 2300 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links REVEN REBORN ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION DROID COMPANION: QO-77 Information from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links SILVER MOUNT PACK 825 Information from TOR FASHION GATEKEEPER’S STRONGHOLD PACK 250 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: GATEKEEPER’S STRONGHOLD PACKS 5400 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links GRAND DYE PACK 75 150 +100% 100 Information from TOR FASHION ZAKUUL PERSONAL DROPSHIP 600 1500 +150% 1500 Information from TOR FASHION
SWTOR Game Update 5.4 Patch Notes
Here are the patch notes for Star Wars The Old Republic Game Update 5.4 named “Crisis on Umbara”. The gameupdate is launching tomorrow August 22nd. Check it out below: Highlights New Flashpoint “Crisis on Umbara” – Prepare to lead the ultimate covert assault: battle your way across a moving train, brave the wilds of a dark new world, and more in a high-stakes new Flashpoint! When a deadly traitor is tracked to the shadow-world of Umbara, you’ll need to lead a strike team to confront the betrayer before the galaxy is thrown back into war. Available in [Solo] Story, Repeatable Story, Veteran, and Master Modes. New Stronghold “Umbara Mobile Base” – Once you’ve uncovered the traitor, expand your command with a new Stronghold, the Umbara Mobile Base! For the first time, personalize your very own moving train and enjoy the sights as the shadow world’s eerie landscape passes by. Ranked Season…
SWTOR: Trading Scars – A Short Story on Umbara
If there is one thing BioWare does right it’s the story. No other MMORPG has the same depth as Star Wars: The old republic, and the team seams to be determent to keep this up. So with a new game update, comes a new story to explore. Here is a short story on Umbara: Veesh was scaring the rookie again. Nira watched as the Umbaran commando glanced to make sure the train compartment was sealed, then pulled back the edge of his sleeve to reveal a series of ugly welts snaking across his wrist. “Got this escorting a shipment last month. Banshee swooped in out of nowhere, right as we were crossing the canyon.” He smirked, his voice muffled by the visor of his helmet. “Latched onto my wrist long enough for the poison to seep in. The medics say I’m lucky to keep my arm.” Nira noticed the rookie…
SWTOR: Crisis on Umbara: Gameplay and Rewards
Here is a new gameplay blog post from the SWTOR devs over at BioWare Austin. The ‘Crisis on Umbara’ update coming August 22nd. Check it out: The traitor who attempted to murder the Alliance Commander has been tracked to Umbara, where they’re smuggling Adegan crystals for an unknown plot. Hijack the hover-train carrying the crystal shipment and confront the traitor before they can escape! You can read the short story ‘Trading Scars’ for more adventures on Umbara. Getting into ‘Crisis on Umbara’ Your access to the ‘Crisis on Umbara’ Flashpoint will vary depending on your character level and the difficulty level you wish to play. Here are the requirements to access each mode of the Flashpoint: Story Mode – You must have a level 70 character which has completed the War for Iokath storyline. You can grab the Mission for this Flashpoint from your ship terminal. This is the only version…
Is Star Wars the Only Movie Franchise with a Successful Take on the World of Gaming?
Well, not quite – but it sure feels like it sometimes. Since the 1980s, we have had a long string of video games based on successful movies that have failed miserably in getting even close to their source material. Some of these failed attempts are legendary – think of the thousands of “ET The Extraterrestrial” cartridges buried under garbage in a New Mexico landfill. Sometimes it feels like the only truly successful movie-based games are Canadian online slots like “Jurassic Park”, “Terminator II: Judgement Day”, and their likes that you can try at the All Slots Canada. These, along with some other titles – including “Jurassic World”, recently added to the All Slots game library – are being actively sought out and played even years after release by All Slots players that enjoy not only their theme but also their features. But otherwise, the history of movie-based video games is…
STAR WARS: The Old Republic – Class Changes: Concealment Operative / Scrapper Scoundrel
Eric Musco just updated the community about the upcoming changes for Carnage and Combat coming in Game Update 5.4. Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Operative Concealment Acid Blade’s damage has been reduced by 27.78% Collateral Strike’s damage has been reduced by 27.68% Scoundrel Scrapper Flechette Round’s damage has been reduced by 27.78% Flying Fists’ damage has been reduced by 27.68% DevNotes: The Concealment / Scrapper discipline was dealing more DPS than intended, so we made a couple changes to shrink it down a bit. These changes allow the Concealment Operative / Scrapper Scoundrel to still deal decent burst damage while having their sustained damage output brought in line with the DPS target.
STAR WARS: The Old Republic – Class Changes: Carnage Marauder / Combat Sentinel
Eric Musco just updated the community about the upcoming changes for Concealment and Scrapper coming in Game Update 5.4. Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Marauder Carnage Reduced the critical strike damage bonus granted by Sever from 15% to 10% Reduced the damage bonus to Ataru Form attacks granted by Ataru Mastery from 5% to 3% Sentinel Combat Reduced the critical strike damage bonus granted by Saber Storm from 15% to 10% Reduced the damage bonus to Ataru Form attacks granted by Ataru Mastery from 5% to 3% DevNotes: The Carnage/ Combat discipline was overperforming, so we reduced the effectiveness of two key passives to bring their DPS back in line with the target.
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday August 15 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for August 15 – August 22 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links REVEN REBORN ARMOR SET 2400 Information from TOR FASHION DROID COMPANION: QO-77 2100 Information from TOR FASHION VETERAN SOLDIER BUNDLE 2450 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links JEDI STRATEGIST’S ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION LIGHT-ATTUNED WEAPON TUNING Information from TOR FASHION MINAS IRIS Information from TOR FASHION VIGILANT DEFENDER PACK Information from TOR FASHION SUPERCRATE: VIGILANT DEFENDER PACKS Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: VIGILANT DEFENDER PACKS Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links GRAND DYE PACK 150 75 –50% 100 Information from TOR FASHION ZAKUUL PERSONAL DROPSHIP 1500 600 –60% 1250…