BioWare just posted a new blog updating the players on how the Master’s Datacron will work in Game Update 5.6. Starting with ’A Traitor Among the Chiss’ (Game Update 5.6) on November 28th, there will be a new item introduced to the Cartel Market called the Master’s Datacron. This item will allow you to take any non-maximum level (70) character on your account and immediately move them up to maximum level. One unique thing about this boost is that it doesn’t progress your character’s story at all, meaning this is a great way to play through the classic Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ storylines without worrying about your character level! The Master’s Datacron also comes with the Eternal Commander Equipment bundle. Once you have boosted to max level and chosen your character’s Discipline (more on this below), you can use the equipment bundle to have a full set of level 70 gear…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday November 21 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for November 21– November 28 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 CREATURE COMPANION: AKK DOG 1575 Information from TOR FASHION SENYA TIRALL’S LIGHTSABER 3750 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links DARTH MALGUS’S ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION IMPERATOR’S COMMAND HOVERCHAIR Information from TOR FASHION OVERCHARGED WEAPON TUNING Information from TOR FASHION REVAN HOLOSTATUE Information from TOR FASHION VOLATILE CONQUEROR’S LIGHTSABER Information from TOR FASHION VINDICATED WARRIOR BUNDLE Information from TOR FASHION VETERAN SOLDIER BUNDLE Information from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links DREAD WARLORD PACK 150 Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: DREAD WARLORD PACKS 3510 Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful…
SWTOR Yavin Warzone Delayed to Patch 5.6.1
The Yavin Warzone is delayed until gamme update 5.6.1. Here is the update: Hey folks, Quick update on Game Update 5.6. As we are getting closer to the launch of Update, we feel we need just a little bit more time to really bring the new Yavin Warzone up to quality. We are going to pull it out of Game Update 5.6 (launching 11/28), instead it will now launch as a part of 5.6.1 only two weeks later on 12/12. We apologize for the delay in the Warzone, we know that there is a lot of excitement for it and we are eager to get it to you as quick as we can. This date change does not impact any other elements of the Game Update. As a reminder, here are some of the bigger things coming in two weeks with 5.6 (this is not a comprehensive list): New Flashpoint…
Star Wars: The Last Jedi “Awake”
Luke Skywalker boards the Millennium Falcone, alone. His old friends, and even his old life are gone. It’s a new time, a new season, and possibly time for a new Jedi. Can you imagine what it must be like for him to enter his own ship once again? After all that time, what must it be like to be inside the Millennium Falcon again? That idea is explored in this trailer for the new film. Darkness rises… and light to meet it. See the trailer here if you haven’t already. It also brings up an interesting question about the actor who plays Luke Skywalker though. What was it like for Mark Hammil to walk back into that ship after all these years? It must have really brought back some of the same memories his character would have had. “I’m telling you, I didn’t expect to have the reaction I had,”…
How Powerful Was Revan Really?
Revan has long been one of my favorite characters from Star Wars. This powerful, complex character just has so much backstory, so much growth, and had such a huge impact in so many important aspects of Star Wars, I find it hard not to like him. But even if you’re not a fangirl like me, you probably still find it hard not to respect Revan when you learn all about him. It’s not just that he has an interesting story, or that he had the unique history of playing both sides – as a Jedi and as Sith – but also because he was so incredibly powerful. “Revan had many Masters, Zhar, Dorak, Master Kae before Kae left for the Wars. Toward the end of his training, he sought out many to learn techniques. It is said that he returned to his first Master at the end of his training,…
Is the Battlefront 2 Campaign the Best Star Wars Story in Gaming?
There hasn’t been a great Star Wars game with a quality story since The Old Republic. Those of you who have been here with us since the beginning know that it’s been nearly 6 years now. Needless to say, we’re overdue a new game with a great story. Will Star Wars Battlefront be that game? Some have hoped for it but the first game didn’t measure up. So did DICE listen to the fans for the sequel? Some say yes. Time will tell for sure. Early access was given to a handful of gaming reviewers and from that, we ask the question: Is the story any good? Gamerevolution seems to think it was. From their preview of the game: “My time with the Star Wars Battlefront 2 campaign has shown there’s hope that Star Wars storytelling in video games isn’t dead.” Okay, I’m intrigued. Tell me more… He says this…
Star Wars Battlefront II Multiplayer Review
When it comes to Star Wars Battlefront 2’s multiplayer mode, the fans had a lot of feedback to deliver to DICE. It would seem the developer may have taken some of this into consideration when it comes to making With a lot of early previews out, we got to see what some game reviewers think of the game before it was available to everyone on November 17th. We already know there is a big controversy around loot boxes, and the amount of time or money it will take to unlock everything. But what about the gameplay itself? What about the multiplayer modes and features? What about the modes and maps? Is there still a playable, enjoyable game in there, despite the complaints? This reviewer from Twinfinite seems to think so. They say, “We recently got some extensive hands-on time with the multiplayer, and what we found was a robust offering with…
The Microtransactions in Star Wars Battlefront 2 have been temporarily disabled
EA is temporarily pulling the microtransactions from Star Wars Battlefront II. This is probably due to the outcry in the community, and the little calculation we posted the other day. This is a pretty daring move just hourse before the official relase of Star Wars: Battlefront 2. Below is the full statement from Oskar Gabrielson, GM, DICE Thank you to everyone in our community for being the passionate fans that you are. Our goal has always been to create the best possible game for all of you – devoted Star Wars fans and game players alike. We’ve also had an ongoing commitment to constantly listen, tune and evolve the experience as it grows. You’ve seen this with both the major adjustments, and polish, we have made over the past several weeks. But as we approach the worldwide launch, it’s clear that many of you feel there are still challenges in the design. We’ve heard…
SWTOR: Warzone Date Change and 5.6 Details
Eric Musco updated the SWTOR community on what to expect with Game Update 5.6 that is out soon. Hey folks, Quick update on Game Update 5.6. As we are getting closer to the launch of Update, we feel we need just a little bit more time to really bring the new Yavin Warzone up to quality. We are going to pull it out of Game Update 5.6 (launching 11/28), instead it will now launch as a part of 5.6.1 only two weeks later on 12/12. We apologize for the delay in the Warzone, we know that there is a lot of excitement for it and we are eager to get it to you as quick as we can. This date change does not impact any other elements of the Game Update. As a reminder, here are some of the bigger things coming in two weeks with 5.6 (this is not…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Thursday November 16 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for November 16 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] Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links RENAME: CHARACTER NAME 300 1000 +233% 1000 Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links RENAME: FLAGSHIP NAME 450 1500 +233% 1500 RENAME: GUILD NAME 900 3000 +233% 3000 RENAME: LEGACY NAME 300 1000 +233% 1000
Damion Schubert Former SWTOR Dev on Loot Boxes
With all the controversy about EA’s business model for Star Wars: Battlefront 2, former SWTOR developer Damion Schubert offer some insights on the hated lootboxes. The whole conversion can be found on twitter and in our copy pate below: Damion Schubert was the Senior Designer/Lead Designer/Director of Microtransactions Design at SWTOR (May 2006 – October 2014). He was responsible for initial conception and design of key new F2P, monetization features, including random pack design, dye mods, minipets, player vehicles and animal mounts, and player housing (according to his Linkedin profile) Let’s talk lootboxes, and how annoying it is to watch AAA publishers fuck them up from the perspective of someone who has to design to them. (1) I’ve been working in Free-to-Play games for 4 years, and loot boxes are pretty crucial to that business model working. But it *is* possible to do them ethically, and they are super easy to fuck up….
Star Wars: Rise to Power: You can now sign up for the Closed Pre-Alpha
Star Wars: Rise to Power, an upcoming mobile strategy game currently in Closed Pre-Alpha testing, gives players the chance to engage in diplomacy (or deception) and ultimately become the leader of the Empire or New Republic. Coming off a fresh reset of the game, which sets all players back to level zero, it’s a great time to take your first steps toward your destiny. While no worldwide release date has been announced, Android users on Google Play can sign up for the Closed Pre-Alpha, play now, and provide valuable feedback in the development of the game. Visit the registration page today to sign up! Move over, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Admiral Ackbar. Soon we’ll find out who really has the greatest strategic mind in the galaxy. Lucasfilm and EA announced today Star Wars: Rise to Power, an upcoming mobile strategy game set in the Star Wars universe. While specific details and a release date are yet to be…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Community Manager Apologizes for Angering Players
There has been a lot of drama in the Star Wars Battlefront 2 community in the past few days. Some of it was regarding a post that EA community manager Mat Everett made on Twitter that ticked a lot of people off. He says the tweet was “taken out of context” but many who had purchased the game believed he was insulting them over their complaints about the game. Like we said, drama! So, what actually went down? Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has been in the headlines a lot lately, and not for very good reasons, honestly. It was recently reported that it could take up to 40 hours to unlock even a single hero in the game without purchasing loot boxes, leaving players to feel like it’s a money sink. Some have criticized EA for what they are calling predatory microtransaction practices. In fact, the debate over this has become so…
Developers Blame EA for Star Wars Battlefront 2 Controversy
Speaking of the big Star Wars Battlefront 2 controversy of the past couple of days, more and more details are emerging and no one seems to want to admit blame for anything that’s happening. Players were enraged days before the official release (Nov 17th) because of the multiplayer monetization methods that are being called aggressive and predatory. First, it had loot boxes, which people weren’t keen on. Then, they tried to modify the loot box system to calm the angered fans, but they may have even made things worse. As review copies made their rounds, details came out about the game that includes Star Wars Battlefront 2’s wildly expensive hero/villain unlocks, requiring countless hours of play in order to amass enough credits to purchase just one character. The restrictions that were uncovered, combined with EAs poor solution to the backlash just made it worse. So, before the game even officially…
It will take 4,528 hours of gameplay (or $2100) to unlock all base-game content in star Wars: Battlefront 2
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has made headlines, not just for its stunning visuals and epic multiplayer battles, but also for the staggering amount of time (or money) required to unlock all of its base-game content. If you’re dedicated enough to play through everything without spending a dime, you’re looking at 4,528 hours of gameplay. Alternatively, if you’d rather speed up the process, it will cost you around $2,100. Less then it will cost you to play on casino-utan-svensk-licens.com. This article breaks down these eye-popping figures and explores how the grind or the price tag shapes the player experience in Battlefront 2. A Breakdown of the 4,528 Hours The enormous 4,528-hour figure isn’t a random guess. It’s based on some basic math and the game’s reward structure. Here’s how it adds up: To unlock all Star Cards and upgrades, you need to either earn them through loot crates or directly upgrade…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Monday November 13 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for November 13– November 20 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 DARTH MALGUS’S ARMOR SET 1650 Information from TOR FASHION IMPERATOR’S COMMAND HOVERCHAIR 2560 Information from TOR FASHION OVERCHARGED WEAPON TUNING 2000 Information from TOR FASHION REVAN HOLOSTATUE 1500 Information from TOR FASHION VOLATILE CONQUEROR’S LIGHTSABER 1250 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links SENSUOUS DRESS Information from TOR FASHION MUSIC THERAPY PROBE Information from TOR FASHION WARBOUND CRUSADER PACK Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: WARBOUND CRUSADER PACKS Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links STRATEGIC COMMAND WALKER 1350 1500 +11% 1500 Information from TOR FASHION SAND PEOPLE PILLAGER ARMOR SET 720 1440 +100% 1440…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 11/8/2017
Here are the Game Updates for 11/8/2017 NEW CHARACTERS This month Kylo Ren is unmasked! This release includes his ship, the TIE silencer, the First Order Special Forces TIE Pilot and his ship, the First Order Special Forces TIE fighter. These units are perfect for crushing the Resistance! Kylo Ren (Unmasked) gives the First Order a survivable Tank whose ability, HALT, can Stun his opponents for 2 turns. SCARRED increases his survivability by reducing how much percent Health damage he takes and let him recover Health and Protection. Finally, his Leader ability, MERCILESS PURSUIT, gives First Order Increased Speed, Critical Damage, and Turn Meter gain on Critical Hits. His ship, the TIE silencer, is a ruthless attacker with the ability to Stun opponents who have 50% Turn Meter, or more. Additionally, this ship will gain stacks of Speed and Offense Up when damaging, or is damaged by, ships who have…
SWTOR: Battlefront II Promotion Special Forces Armor
Celebrating the launch of Star Wars: Battlefront, Bioware is giving all players a gift. Check it out below: Get your own Special Forces Armor The Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ team is excited to celebrate the launch of Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II this month! Now through November 20th, redeem the code ‘SPECIALFORCES’ at www.swtor.com/redeem-code to claim your free Special Forces Armor in Star Wars: The Old Republic and get the look inspired by the elite Inferno Squad forces from Star Wars Battlefront II. The custom-crafted Special Forcers Armor provides protection and mobility for the most elite soldiers in the galaxy. As you enter into battle, a unique observer droid is deployed, completing your heroic look! SPECIALFORCES Visit www.swtor.com/redeem-code and enter the shareable code above. Claim your armor through your in-game mail! Hurry! This code expires Monday, November 20, 2017 at 11:59PM PST / Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7:59AM GMT.
SWTOR Server Merges Information
Yesterday the SWTOR servers was merged into 5 new servers. Below information is from reddit: Why are the servers being merged? There are not as many players actively playing as there were years ago. Players have requested server merges for years to help boost queue times for group activities and to make it easier for players to more easily find others to play with. The population of the servers had also become extremely unbalanced – some servers like the Harbinger and the Red Eclipse had extremely high populations, many others had “ok” populations, but there were a few servers including Jung Ma and Prophecy of the Five that had very few players logging in to play on them. Server merges will ensure that new and returning players won’t accidentally wind up on “dead” servers, and should help queue times for those who enjoy group content including flashpoints, operations, PvP and GSF….
Star Wars Force Arena – 2.2 Update Details
It’s time for a large Star Wars™: Force Arena update and this time we are bringing new factions, new cards, new modes and more! This update promises to be a large one, so make sure to check out the details below and learn more about version 2.2! ■New Era, New Units, New Playstyles! A new era of the Star Wars era has being added. We are adding the First Order and the Resistance to the game, bringing the total factions up to 6! Light Side will be divided into Galactic Republic, Rebel Alliance and Resistance. Dark Side will be divided into Separatist, Galactic Empire and the First Order. Check out the all new era bonuses for the First Order and the Resistance! Of course, we couldn’t bring you some new Era’s without populating them with cards! The first of the new leaders and Units are listed below! Resistance- Light Side Rey Unlocked at Tier 2- Carbonite Challenger Rey’s…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Rey’s Hero’s Journey
Yesterday the devs over at Star Wars; Galaxy of Heroes posted a new blogpost regarding the event form “Hero’s Journey”“. Coming soon to Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes, you’ll be able to live Rey’s adventures through the Hero’s Journey special event. Check out the blogpost: Earlier this year, Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes introduced the very first Hero’s Journey event, featuring Luke Skywalker as he first appeared on Tatooine in Star Wars™: A New Hope. Players could experience iconic events from the film and eventually unlock the next evolution of his character, Commander Luke Skywalker. It wasn’t a long time ago that we were introduced to Rey in Star Wars™: The Force Awakens. On the desert planet of Jakku, a series of events set into motion a journey that would change her life forever. Coming soon to Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes, you’ll be able to live Rey’s adventures through the Hero’s Journey…
SWTOR Game Update 5.5.1 Patch Notes
Here are the patch notes for SWTOR Game Update 5.5.1: Game Update 5.5.1 Highlights *United Forces is now live! *With this update we’ve united players on five new servers, expanding your connection to our galactic-sized community. This allows players to discover new Guilds, new friends, and jump into multiplayer content more easily. Login between 11/8 and 11/27 to earn the “Mini Mogul NM-1” mini-pet. This item will be delivered to all eligible players on 11/28. Earn the merciless Darth Hexid Companion by completing three PvE activities in Group Finder or three PvP Warzone matches. Darth Hexid will be delivered to all eligible players on 11/28. General The default character slots per server has changed for all players: Free to play: Now 4 characters per server (up from 2) Preferred: Now 12 characters per server (up from 6) Subscriber: Now 24 characters per server (up from 12) All Legacy Family Trees…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday November 07 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for November 7– November 14 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 Sensuous Dress — 1440 CC — History of item Adept Scout Armor Set — 1440 CC — History of item Troublemaker Armor Set — 1440 CC — History of item Thana Vesh”s Armor Set — 1440 CC — History of item Imperial Huttball Home Uniform — 500 CC — History of item Republic Huttball Home Uniform — 500 CC — History of item Jolee Bindo”s Armor Set — 1440 CC — History of item Recovered Hero”s Armor Set — 1000 CC — History of item Mantellian Peacemaker Aurek — 300 CC — History of item Over Tuned Conqueror”s Lightsaber — 300 CC — History of item Cartel Hedonist Skiff — 1800 CC — History of item Venomcrest Lylek — 120 CC — History of item Gs 1 Sentry Droid — 120 CC — History of…
EA removed RNG progression system for Star Wars Battlefront II, rebalanced loot crates
EA and DICE have announced that they have made changes to crates and progression based on player’s feedback. According to the press release, the beta gave the team a chance to test all of its systems in action and tune things up for better balance. As such, Epic Star Cards, the highest tier of Star Cards available at launch, have been removed from Crates. Here’s what I’ve realized from this entire P2W controversy. Most gamers are people with lots of time and not a lot of money, or at least not a lot of money they’re willing to spend on games. Most of them also want to retain whatever advantages they can, but don’t like it when the tables are turned on them and someone has an advantage over them. How do I know this? Simple. Because people aren’t remotely bothered by the notion that Player X has an advantage…