SWTOR Patch 3.1 will be postponed one day and go live on Thursday to avoid an emergency patch. This meens that the Start of Season 4 PvP and Bounty Contract Week will also be postponed until then: Scheduled Maintenance: 12 February 2015 | 02.09.2015, 09:11 PM Hey everyone, We have addressed some issues that we would have otherwise had to have an Emergency Patch for so, in order to avoid that, the release of 3.1 has been moved to Thursday, February 12th from 3AM PST (11:00 GMT) to 7AM PST (15:00 GMT). As such, the start of Season 4 and Bounty Contract Week will also be moved to the 12th. The other events scheduled for 3.1 will occur as planned. Thanks for your understanding! -Tait
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SWTOR patch 3.1 Datamined – Prinawe Mounts comming soon?
swtor_potato have discovered Several Prinawe mounts in SWTOR, while Datamining patch 3.1. It’s not completely certain how they will be added to the game, but dataminers say it might be a reward for future cantina tours. Here are what they found in the latest patch: String Changes GOM Changes File Changes Class, Converation, MTX and Codex changes New MTX Images: New Soundtracks: Many of you probably missed my second lot of MTX images in my previous post, so check it out (includes black-silver crystal picture) The cooldown of shoulder cannon is 1.5 seconds, not 1. The cooldown value was being casted to an integer when it shouldn’t of been. I don’t know how long the Soundtrack video will last, YouTubes content ID system matched one of the tracks against one of the prequel tracks. Things of note: Black silver crystal replaced by Black Purple Striated crystal. Jetpack mount being worked…
SWTOR Scheduled Maintenance for Patch 3.1
BioWare will be taking down the servers on Feb 10 to apply Patch 3.1. The downtime will be from 2 am PST to 7 am PST. Scheduled Maintenance: 10 February 2015 | 02.06.2015, 10:20 AM Hey everyone! We will be taking the servers offline on February 10th in order to apply Game Update 3.1. The website will also be unavailable during this time. Details: DATE: Tuesday February 10th, 2015 TIME: 2:00AM PST (10:00 GMT) – 7:00AM PST (15:00 GMT) VERSION: 3.1 This update includes numerous bug fixes,two new Hard Mode Flashpoints, the return of the Relics of the Gree Event, and the start of Ranked Warzone Arena Season 4! Preliminary Patch Notes can be found here. Final Patch Notes will be posted on February 9th. Thank you for your patience as we maintain Star Wars™: The Old Republic™! Timezone(s) Start Time End Time UTC Offset Australia/Sydney February 10, 2015 09:00…
SWTOR : Double XP Weekend – 2/13 – 2/16
Brace your self! Star Wars the old republic will is having a double XP weekend from Feb 13 10 am PST to Feb 16 11 PM PST: COMING SOON: DOUBLE XP WEEKEND (FEBRUARY 13, 2015 AT 10AM PST / 6PM GMT – FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AT 11PM PST / FEBRUARY 17, 2015 AT 7AM GMT) Celebrate this heart-filled weekend with Double XP! From story missions to PvP Warzones, level at double the speed. Level even faster with XP Boosts, available in the Cartel Market. Level 60 players can also earn double Legacy XP – so jump in now!
SWTOR: PTS Patch Notes 3.1.1 update 1
Here are the newest update to the public test servers as posted by Tait Watson on the official forums: Game Update 3.1.1 PTS Patch #1 Notes | 02.05.2015, 10:06 AM Hey everyone! We are going to be applying a patch to the PTS today, and will start in-game messaging around 10:45 CST in order to bring down the server at about 11. I will let you know when to expect the server to come back up! Edit: We are moving the maintenance window by 30 minutes, so in-game messaging will start at 11:15 CST and the servers will come down at about 11:30. In the meantime, here are the incoming changes: Classes + Combat Bounty Hunter Powertech Increased the post-depletion cooldown of Shoulder Cannon to 2 minutes (up from 1.5 minutes) and increased the ability activation cooldown of Shoulder Cannon to 1.5 seconds (up from .5 seconds). Pyrotech Automated Defenses has…
SWTOR Story update: The Price of Power
BioWare posted a new role play update ion the official SWTOR Website. Not sure who wrote it yet, but it is definitely worth a read. Check it out below: The Imperial Guard stood at attention as Darth Lachris strode down the hall to the Dark Council Chamber. Red sand clung to her hair and robes, the color an intense contrast to the sterile walls of the Academy. She did not presume to know why her master had summoned her. Assumptions were dangerous, an acolyte’s move that she had long outgrown. The door opened with a hiss. Darth Marr sat alone, still as the statues of dead Sith carved into Korriban’s bedrock. Upon reaching the middle of the room, Darth Lachris kneeled. Sweat ran down her back despite the cool air inside the chamber. “Master,” she whispered. The cords and spikes of the armor encasing Darth Marr’s body gleamed in the chamber’s…
SWTOR Community Cantina Tour Schedule for 2015
Lead Community Coordinator Courtney Woods, was so good to e-mail us BioWares plans for upcoming Community Cantina events this year. The plans are below. The next event will be at PAX East next month in Boston, MA on Saturday, March 7th at the Hyatt Grand Regency. Please let us know if you will be attending any of these events. April Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA July San Diego Comic-Con August Gamescom in Cologne, Germany September PAX Prime in Seattle, WA October New York Comic-Con
Government is ready to set online gambling.You believe!!
Online gambling appears in the cards for the Canadian after the government-run gaming monopoly launched a tender for a technology provider. In January, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commissiion (AGLC) said the concept of a government-run online gambling site was “actively under review” after determining there were “expectations from consumers that be available to Alberta players.” Alberta could soon join most provinces in having government-run online gambling sites.If the plan goes ahead will be able to play the slot games from home.Bill Robinson, the CEO of the Gaming and Liquor Commission , spoke with the Calgary Eyeopener’s David Gray about the plan to bring government-run online gaming to make popular.CEO Bill Robinson said the AGLC was “going out into the market place to see what types of programs exist and would be best for us.” Assuming they see something they like, provincial finance minister Robin Campbell would make the final call. He noted that people in Alberta…
SWTOR: Changes to the Cartel Market — Feb 3 – Feb 10 2015
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for the week of Jan 27 – Feb 3. All items take from reddit. New Items Price FIRST GRAND CRYSTAL PACK 200 Items No Longer Available GRADE 7 STARSHIP OFFENSIVE BUNDLE Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change HUMBLE HERO ARMOR SET 720 1440 200% ARMORED WOODLAND VARACTYL 1200 2400 200% AUTHORIZATION: ARTIFACT EQUIPMENT 960 1200 125% HYPERCRATE: SENESCHAL’S STRONGHOLD PACKS 2700 4538 168% SENESCHAL’S STRONGHOLD PACK 125 300 240% GAMORREAN AXE 60 300 500% DESCENDANT’S HEIRLOOM DUELSABER 500 250 50% DESCENDANT’S HEIRLOOM SABER 500 250 50% SITH RAIDER ARMOR SET 1440 720 50% ASHFALL TAUNTAUN 3000 1500 50% G-X1 ONSLAUGHT 1800 540 30% G-X1 FIREHAULER 1800 540 30%
SWTOR Win Trading in PvP Season 4 and Beyond
Eric Musco too on the forum today, enlightening the community what BioWare have in mind to to counter Win Trading in PvP Season 4 and Beyond: Win-Trading In Season 4 and Beyond | 02.03.2015, 08:07 PM Hey folks, Season 4 for PvP is about to start and we wanted everyone to understand the Rules of Engagement and how we plan to keep it fair and fun for everyone who participates in Ranked Warzones: In The Past Throughout the Season we would track data around games being played by each character. At the end of the Season we compare data to look for possible win-traders. Anyone whom we are 100% sure has win-traded received action against their account. The action we took was to completely reset their rating to zero. This would mean they would receive no end of season rewards and would have no credit for taking part in that season. What…
SWTOR: Game Update Page – 3.1 Conflict on Rishi
BioWare published a new article and on the few features we can expect with game update 3.1 – Conflict on Rishi. THis new update will go online Feb 10. We also get to see a bunch of new screenshots on this new game update. Check it out below: Rally three of your most trusted allies and return to the dangerous pirate haven of Rishi to fight through Level 60 Hard Mode versions of the two newest story-driven Flashpoints, Blood Hunt and Battle of Rishi. Plus, compete for glory and new rewards in PvP Season 4 – all in Game Update 3.1: Conflict on Rishi! Haven’t had a chance to explore Rishi yet? Lead the battle against Revan, one of the galaxy’s most powerful characters, in the latest Digital Expansion, Shadow of Revan, and experience five new levels of story-driven Star Wars™ adventure. NOTE: The level cap increase to 60 is…
Game Update 3.1: Conflict On Rishi Patch Notes
BioWare posted the patch notes for Game update 3.1 as they are on the public est servers right now. All content and features listed in the preliminary Patch Notes are not final and are subject to change. With it Tait Watson, posted a lengthy forum post you can read below the patch notes. Game Update 3.1: Conflict On Rishi Game Update 3.1: Conflict On Rishi Highlights Ranked Warzone Arena Season 4 has begun! Get in there and go berserk! Season 3 leaderboards have been archived. New Legacy Unlock – Improved Mounting! You can now summon any vehicle or creature mount while moving! New Hard Mode Flashpoints! Hard Mode Blood Hunt and Battle of Rishi are now available through Group Finder in the Hard Mode Flashpoint category at level 60. The Gray Secant has returned from its travels! Participate in the Relics of the Gree event from February 24th at 12:00 GMT…
Star Wars Battlefront: Stunning Endor Concept Art Revealed
IGN has revealed some new concept art for upcoming game by DICE: Star Wars Battlefront. IGN also goes on to provide the following details on the game: DICE remains close-guarded with gameplay specifics, but speaking with IGN, Star Wars Battlefront Design Director Niklas Fegraeus explained a bit more of what’s to come when the first-person shooter arrives this fall. “The scale of our maps and modes offer a great variety” depending on the location, Fegraeus explained. Hoth, where the Rebel Alliance fought off invading AT-ATs in snowy plains, will differ in size than the dense woodland of Endor. “We have actually made the decision to specifically tailor certain maps to certain game modes,” Fegraeus continued, “and what we get from that is not only incredibly varied scales, but also gameplay that will allow players to live out some of their most memorable Star Wars battle fantasies.”
Marauder/Sentinel Feedback Thread
SWTOR System Designer John Jarynowski is asking the Star Wars The old republic community for feedback on the Sith Marauder and the Jedi Sentinel. Check out the post below: Following the changes to Marauders/Sentinels on PTS, we’re once again reaching out to the community for perspectives, opinions, and progressive ideas. For this thread, we are looking for feedback on Marauders/Sentinels, specifically where it relates to DPS and survivability. Please be as informative as possible with examples from your experiences. The more detailed and focused the feedback, the easier it is for us to understand and evaluate your viewpoints. Let us know what you think! -John Jedi Knight Sentinel Just Pursuit has been redesigned: Leg Slash immobilizes the target for 3 seconds. This immobilizing effect cannot be applied to the same target more than once every 10 seconds. Removed the Stagger Skillful Utility. New Skillful Utility: Reining Reach. Reining Reach increases the…
Actions for The SWTOR Ravager’s Exploit
The verdict is here. BioWare have now finalized the punishment for the Ravagers exploit, here are the details: Hey folks, As I talked about in my previous post we needed to finalize our data and ensure that we were ready to move on appropriate actions for those players who abused the Ravager’s Exploit. Since we have been a bit more open in our process regarding this particular exploit, we thought it would be best to bring it full circle and tell you specifically what we are doing to those players. As of this post, our actions against players has begun. Here are the types of actions we are taking based on the severity of their exploits: Received a warning along with anywhere between 1-7 days of in-game suspension time. Anyone who received an in-game suspension will also lose their forum privileges for the same period of time. For our most egregious…
SWTOR: PTS Patch Notes 3.1.1
BioWare have just posted the latest patch notes for the public test servers. All content and features on the Public Test Server are not final and are subject to change. Last Updated: January 28, 2015 All content and features on the Public Test Server are not final and are subject to change. Classes + Combat Jedi Knight Sentinel Just Pursuit has been redesigned: Leg Slash immobilizes the target for 3 seconds. This immobilizing effect cannot be applied to the same target more than once every 10 seconds. Removed the Stagger Skillful Utility. New Skillful Utility: Reining Reach. Reining Reach increases the range of Leg Slash to 10 meters and reduces its focus cost by 2. Removed the health penalty from Guarded by the Force. Additionally, the base cooldown of Guarded by the Force has been increased by 60 seconds. Sith Warrior Marauder Inescapable has been redesigned: Crippling Slash immobilizes the…
Star Wars: Battlefront To Be A “Very Large Activity” For Electronic Arts this year
During EA’s third quarter earnings call yesterday, CFO Blake Jorgensen answered questions about Star Wars: Battlefront. Once again it was confirmed that the shooter is due to launch before Christmas 2015. More specifically, the game aims to be “aligned with” Star Wars Episode VII — The Force Awakens, which arrives on December 18. It was also mentioned that DICE will share more about the project in the coming months. Battlefront’s launch this year will be a “very large activity” for EA overall, on level with the company’s blockbuster Battlefield series. “We’re extremely excited about that,” Jorgensen said about Battlefront. “We think there’s huge potential for that title. More to come in the next couple of months on that as more about the movie comes out as well as more about our title comes out. You should consider that a very large activity for us [this year] and a very large…
SWTOR: Changes to the Cartel Market — Jan 27 – Feb 3 2015
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for the week of Jan 27 – Feb 3. All items take from reddit. New Items Price GRADE 7 STARSHIP OFFENSIVE BUNDLE 412 Items No Longer Available WHITE AND BLACK DYE MODULE BLACK AND WHITE DYE MODULE Price Change Old Price New Price STALWART PROTECTOR ARMOR SET 720 1440 SPECIES UNLOCK: CATHAR 450 600 SIENAR PR-3 900 1800 SATELE SHAN’S SPARRING LIGHTSABER 250 500 SATELE SHAN’S DUALSABER 250 500 HYPERCRATE: SENESCHAL’S STRONGHOLD PACKS 4538 2700 SENESCHAL’S STRONGHOLD PACK 210 125 GAMORREAN AXE 300 60 HUMBLE HERO ARMOR SET 1440 720 ARMORED WOODLAND VARACTYL 2400 1200 AUTHORIZATION: ARTIFACT EQUIPMENT 1200 960
Swtor Maintenance tomorrow Jan 27
All SWTOR Servers will be coming down tomorrow on Tuesday January 27, from 3 am PST to 5:30 am PST. BioWare will be preforming maintenance, and deploy patch 3.0.02b. This patch should address current Revenge of the Revanites conquest achievements problems. Maintenance: 27 January 2015 | 01.26.2015, 08:09 PM Quote: Originally Posted by Viraxis I have a question about the phrase ” as well as the end of the current Conquest Event. “. What exactly does this mean? Each event lasts a week now and will end on that day. Are we getting a new set of events or is the cycle changing? We are addressing potential issues with the end of the current Conquest Event. Below are the details: DATE: Tuesday, January 27th 2015 TIME: 3AM PST (11AM GMT) – 530AM PST (130PM GMT) VERSION: 3.0.2b This patch will address the “Revenge of the Revanites” achievement, as well as the end of…
SWTOR: Pax South Cantina Tour Flash Drive Files
Here are the Pax South Cantina Tour files provided by Baa’nariim of Harbinger. Below is a run through of what attendance learned at the conference. New costume designer coming with patch 3.2 and a video will be added soon. The decision for action taken against ravagers exploiters finalized this morning. There will be a post from musco about it (no specific timeframe on when this will take action or the post will happen) There is no plan to change the new slot machine’s drop rate from its current form. They are sort of “afraid” of releasing future slot machines (future slot machines for other cartel reputations) due to the backlash and the controversy created by the community. Two more game expansions before end of the year. New Togruta race, new stronghold New planet Ziost in April They read Bruce Macleans developer letter which is slated for release on the website…
SWTOR Patch Notes – 3.0.2a – 1/21/15
Here are the patch notes from today’s maintenance. General Item rarity outlines no longer disappear when an item placed in a Cargo Hold. Cartel Market The Contraband Slot Machine’s Jawa Junk drop rate has been reduced and Faction-specific Walker mounts have been added to the potential rewards. Flashpoints + Operations It is no longer possible to become unable to progress due to a stuck party member if someone is defeated during the Jos and Valk Beroya encounter in Blood Hunt. The Underlurker in Temple of Sacrifice will no long rush extremely quickly back to his target after using his Leap ability. Malaphar the Savage has a new “Frustrated Roar” ability, and now deals damage to all players participating in his Temple of Sacrifice encounter if he reaches 80% health and is unable to reach a target.
SWTOR: Changes Coming in Todays (1/21) Maintenance
Eric Musco updated the community on what to expect with todays patch. The complete patch notes are not yet available, but below update gives a good indication on the amount of fixes coming to the game. Check it out: EricMusco Changes Coming in Tomorrow’s (1/21) Maintenance | 01.20.2015, 04:28 PM Hey folks, First, as Tait alluded to we will be having a maintenance tomorrow, on Wednesday the 21st. We didn’t have our regular Tuesday maintenance due to the federal holiday here in the states. I wanted to let you know a few of the things coming in tomorrow’s patch: Item rarity borders will now show properly No more getting stuck in Blood Hunt if someone dies to Jos or Valk Beroya The Underlurker will no longer rush extremely quickly back to his target after leaping There have been adjustments made to the Contraband Slot Machine (more on this in a…
SWTOR: Changes to the Cartel Market — January 20 – 27 2015
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for the week of Jan 20-27. New Discounts Data Entry – 300 CC (50% OFF) Species Unlock: Cathar – 450 CC (25% OFF) Sienar PR-3 – 900 CC (50% OFF) Satele Shan’s Sparring Lightsaber – 250 CC (50% OFF) Satele Shan’s Sparring Dualsaber – 250 CC (50% OFF) Rancor Holo-Replica – 30 CC (75% OFF) Stalwart Protector Armor Set – 720 CC (50% OFF)
SWTOR: New Maintenance: Update 3.0.2a on Jan 21
BioWare will be taking down the SWTOR servers tomorrow on Jan 21 for patch 3.0.2a maintenance. Check out the details below: Maintenance: 21 January 2015 | 01.20.2015, 08:50 PM Hey everyone! We will be taking the servers offline in order to apply Patch 3.0.2a. Details: DATE: Wednesday, January 21st 2-15 TIME: 5AM PST (11AM GMT) – 7AM PST (1PM GMT) VERSION: 3.0.2a Eric will be making a follow-up post today that gives more detail regarding the patch. Thank you for your patience as we maintain Star Wars™: The Old Republic™! Timezone(s) Start Time End Time UTC Offset Australia/Sydney January 21, 0002 11:04 pm January 22, 0002 01:04 am +10:04 Australia/Adelaide January 21, 0002 10:14 pm January 22, 0002 12:14 am +09:14 Australia/Brisbane January 21, 0002 11:12 pm January 22, 0002 01:12 am +10:12 Tokyo January 21, 0002 10:18 pm January 22, 0002 12:18 am +09:18 Australia/Perth, Hong Kong January 21,…