Here are the patch notes for Game Update 5.5 Highlights Double Rewards is back! Receive double experience, Command experience, and more from October 10th – October 17th. Cartel Market The Cartel Market has had its User Interface improved. In addition to a new look, there is also expanded functionality including filters and search. General In preparation for United Forces, the server select interface has been updated to only show five servers at a time. If a player needs to access a server which is not displayed, the scroll wheel will move through the list. Servers are displayed by last used, number of characters, and server name. In preparation for United Forces, the maximum Stronghold cap has been increased to 10. The Stronghold completion bonus for Conquests is now totaled from all active Strongholds. The bonus cap remains 150%. A change has been made to the introduction cinematics for all Strongholds to…
Star Wars to Eve Online- Sandbox MMORPG Discussion
CaptainShack from TheXPGamers has a video from mid-2016 that you might have missed if you’re not a regular follower. As a forewarning, it does have strong language, like most of his videos, but you might find the topic of discussion interesting. What IS a proper sandbox MMO in the first place? How do you define it? CaptainShack is going to tell us how he defines it and then why he thinks many Star Wars games up to this point are not hitting the mark. So how does Star Wars measure up with Eve Online when it comes to the topic of sandbox MMO play? I have played MMOs since Ultima Online (mentioned in the video) and I played WoW from beta and did enjoy it. I understand the reasoning behind other MMORPGs basing their games on WoW. I mean, why fix what isn’t broken? That said, there has been a great need…
Were Ancient Sith More Powerful?
If you missed it earlier this year, The Stupendous Wave has another great video in his Star Wars Explained series on YouTube that talks about the Sith empire. Who is more powerful – ancient Sith or modern? How do they measure up throughout the Star Wars timeline? Is it something you’ve never thought about? Well, now’s the time to put some thoughts into motion and this video is going to help you out with that. Are you a new canon Star Wars fan who only knows Darth Vader as the strongest Sith? Are you an old school fan with a rich knowledge of Sith history? Either way, you’re going to love this video and how he breaks it all down for you. The Dark Lords of the ancient Sith empire are constantly hailed as far more powerful than the following generations of Sith even all the way up to Darth Bane’s rule…
SWTOR: “The Hot Prospect” is no longer a Hot Prospect…
Due to an Outrage through the SWTOR community, BioWare is renaming “The Hot Prospect” server to “Satele Shan”. So I guess we can start calling her the “Hot Prospect” Hey folks, We have made the decision to rename The Hot Prospect server to Satele Shan. Since we announced the new server names, we have received some concerns from people regarding the name The Hot Prospect. Specifically, that phrase could be taken in slang terms to be derogatory towards certain individuals. We take this very seriously as we would never want to create a situation where someone is made uncomfortable by something such as a server name. We will be updating all of our communications (such as the FAQ and blog) to reflect the new name in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding. -eric
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 10/4/2017
Here are the Game Update notes for 10/4/2017! CHIMAERA ARRIVES The Artist of War returns and introduces the first 7-Star Capital Ship to the Galaxy of Heroes. In our first ever Legendary Ship Event, band together with the heroes of Rebels(TM) and other pilots from the Rebellion to meet this Imperial challenge in Lothal space and earn blueprints of the Chimaera! Can you emerge victorious once more against Grand Admiral Thrawn? Recommended Level: 60+ Required Ships: Ghost, Phantom II, Rebel Ships. Required Capital Ship: Home One. Launch the GHOST, PHANTOM II, and REBEL ships and battle the legendary flagship of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the CHIMAERA! Succeed and earn Blueprints for the Chimaera! For more information on this new Empire Capital Ships kit, please see our Strategy Guide post <<HERE>> FLEET MASTERY EVENT Power up your existing 6- star Capital Ships to 7- star in these 3 different events! Home One Fleet…
VICTORY | A Star Wars Short Film
If you’re a regular reader here, you already know how I feel about Star Wars fan films. I believe the Star Wars fanbase has some of the best, most creative, most talented fans around and they really showcase this with the many wonderful films they produce. Now we have one more to add to the list. Here’s a war movie with a Star Wars theme that is well worth your time to watch. It’s under 20 minutes so it’s great for watching during a work break, or to wind down at the end of the day. It’s very well done and I think you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. After their base is attacked, a small group of Rebel soldiers takes cover in a nearby forest. There, they must try and survive as they come under attack from nearby sniper fire. It has beautiful cinematography, great editing, color…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday October 3
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for October 3 – October 10 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 UNRELENTING TERROR’S ARMOR SET 2100 Information from TOR FASHION MARSH HUNTER ACKLAY 2100 Information from TOR FASHION DAMAGED WEAPON TUNING 2000 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links OBERLE SIREN Information from TOR FASHION EMOTE: AIR DRUM Pack contents from Dulfy TACTICAL INFANTRY ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION HY-G9 VANITY CHAMBER Information from TOR FASHION GOLD ARMOR PACK Information from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links WHITE AND WHITE DYE MODULE 1000 Information from TOR FASHION WHITE AND BLACK DYE MODULE 1000 Information from TOR FASHION BLACK AND WHITE DYE MODULE 1000 Information from TOR FASHION BLACK AND BLACK…
SWTOR Updated Fall Roadmap
Here is the updated Roadmap for SWTOR this fall: Hi everyone! This edition of my Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Roadmap offers a first look at the upcoming direction for the game, provides a brief review of our last few months, and offers insight into what you can expect for the remainder of this year. I look forward to hearing your feedback and reading your comments about our Roadmap. As the Lead Producer, I feel like it bears repeating our team’s priority is to continue providing great story-driven gameplay along with multiplayer Star Wars™ content. Most importantly, we want to ensure everyone, including those who prefer solo activities, has an enjoyable experience every time you play our game. To help make this happen, we believe it’s the right time for our galaxy to come together. UNITED FORCES CAMPAIGN Starting on October 10th and through a series of updates through November 28th, we’re…
SWTOR United Forces Update and server merges coming this November
Players have asking for it for a while, and finaly it’s happening. A new round of server merges are comming to Star Wars: The old republic. Here is the story: Our primary focus this year for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ has been to build and release multiplayer gameplay experiences that you can play with your friends. We’ve seen thousands of players jump in to join these battles across the galaxy. Your overwhelming response to playing these new experiences has motivated us to continue to pursue more enhancements to making multiplayer the best it can be for you, our players. Today, we’re excited to announce the United Forces update coming November 8, 2017. This new update will add a lot of value to all the gameplay systems that contribute to great multiplayer experiences. The primary benefit of this update is that it will be easier for you to join or reconnect…
SWTOR NYCC 2017 Cantina Tour Code
Someone found out that you can redeem your SWTOR New York Comic Con speeder early with the code NYCANTINA17. The redemption code NYCANTINA16 also seems to work. Open: https://account.swtor.com/user/codes Enter code: NYCANTINA17 (If already logged in) Close game and log in again Check in-game mail for your Korrealis Viceroy mount: You might also want to check SWCELEBRATION17 SWCANTINA17
RTS Veterans Petroglyph Make Return to Star Wars: Empire at War
10 years after its launch, we’re about to see a major update to Star Wars: Empire at War. The indie game developer and publisher, Petroglyph, has announced they are collaborating with Disney to bring an update to the game. Great news for Steam players because you’re going to be able to update and play right there in your Steam account. They restored the multiplayer feature that was lost when the GameSpy service shut down and now it’s going to be on Steam (yay) where so many other games are already available. It will be easier than ever before to play online with your friends. Get Star Wars Empire At War Gold Pack here. Per the press release: Indie game developer and publisher Petroglyph is proud to announce the upcoming release of a major update to Star Wars: Empire at War, 10 years after its initial launch. In collaboration with Disney, the team at Petroglyph has restored…
SWTOR Class Changes: Bodyguard Mercenary and Combat Medic Commando
Below you will find the upcoming changes to Bodyguard and Combat Medic coming in Game Update 5.5: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Mercenary Bodyguard Healing Scan now heals for 6.45% less Progressive Scan now heals for 7% less The heal-over-time provided by Proactive Medicine is now 50% less effective, but its armor-increasing effect remains unchanged The healing bonus given to Emergency Scan and Rapid Scan by Empowered Scans is now 3% The healing bonus given to Kolto Missile, Kolto Pods, and Progressive Scan by Peacekeeper is now 3% The critical healing bonus given by Warden is now 5% Bodyguard (the passive skill) now increases the healing each charge of Kolto shell does by 3% Commando Combat Medic Advanced Medical Probe now heals for 6.45% less Successive Treatment now heals for 7% less The heal-over-time provided by Preventative Medicine is…
SWTOR Class Changes: Medicine Operative / Sawbones Scoundrel
Below you will find the upcoming changes for Medicine and Sawbones coming in Game Update 5.5: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Operative Kolto Infusion no longer applies a heal over time; instead, the initial heal now heals for 44.51% more Curative Agent now changes Kolto Infusion back to its heal over time version, and the rest of Curative Agent’s effects are unchanged Medicine Each tick of Recuperative Nanotech now heals for 12% less The critical chance bonus given to Diagnostic Scan by Prognosis: Critical is now 10% Accomplished Doctor no longer affects Surgical Probe, and the critical healing bonus it grants to Kolto Injection and Kolto Infusion is now 10%, while its other effect remains unchanged Medical Therapy no longer increases the healing done by periodic effects, but its other effects remain unchanged Durable Meds no longer increases the…
Star Wars vs Eve Online
How does Star Wars stack up against Eve Online? Here is a three-part video series that compares the two. It’s actually interesting and can be a lot of fun to think of the different scenarios that could exist, the different ships and how they fare against one another. The first video runs a bit long (about 16 minutes) but it’s worth it and the 2nd and 3rd parts are shorter so go ahead and check it out for yourself. Basically, they set up a story-based scenario where a Star Wars ship is paired with a ship from EVE Online to see which would win and how they would match up. I find this really interesting and fun because I’ve always loved Star Wars and when I first saw EVE Online, I compared it personally to Star Wars. I couldn’t wait to try out the game myself, fly the ships, and…
Star Wars: Episode IX Casting Calls
How would you like to be in a Star Wars movie? It’s a dream come true for many serious fans, or anyone who’s looking to break into the movie industry. A title like that in your filmography will look great, even if you were just an extra. According to MovieCastingCall.org, you might have your shot at it: Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm in association with PLT Productions and Ram Bergman Productions are now set to begin filming “Star Wars: Episode IX” in January, 2018. Casting directors are now setting up auditions for new lead and supporting roles. Filming will be taking place at the Pinewood Studios in London, England and surrounding areas. All talent must have legal eligibility to work in the entertainment industry in London and in the United Kingdom. Details below. J.J. Abrams will also produce along with eight-time Academy Award nominee Kathleen Kennedy and Michelle Rejwan. Film Independent Spirit…
SWTOR Class Changes: Deception Assassin / Infiltration Shadow
Below you will find the planned changes for Deception and Infiltration in Game Update 5.5: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Assassin Deception Reduced the damage done by Ball Lightning by 5.15% Amped Voltage no longer increases the damage of Discharge, but retains the rest of its effects Dominating Slashes no longer increases the damage of Assassinate and the damage bonus it gives to Lacerate and Voltaic Slash has been reduced from 10% to 5% Reduced the critical damage bonus given to Discharge and Ball Lightning by Crackling Blasts from 10% to 5% Reduced the low-health damage bonus given by Sith Executioner from 5% to 3% Shadow Infiltration Reduced the damage done by Psychokinetic Blast by 5.15% Fracturing Force no longer increases the damage of Force Breach, but retains the rest of its effects Prevailing Strikes no longer increases the…
SWTOR Class Changes: Lightning Sorcerer / Telekinetics Sage
Below you find the Lightning and Telekinetic changes coming in Game Update 5.5: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Sorcerer Lightning Fixed a bug where Forked Darkness and Forked Lightning’s secondary attacks weren’t doing 25% of the original ability’s damage Reduced Reverberating Force’s critical damage bonus from 10% to 5% Convulsing Currents now gives Shock a 35% damage increase when the enemy is affected by Crushing Darkness, up from 20% Sage Telekinetics Fixed a bug where Mental Momentum and Telekinetic Momentum’s secondary attacks weren’t doing 25% of the original ability’s damage Reduced Reverberation’s critical damage bonus from 10% to 5% Magnifying Vibrations now gives Project a 35% damage increase when the enemy is affected by Mind Crush, up from 20% DevNotes: To bring the Lightning Sorcerer / Telekinetics Sage to their DPS target, we reduced the critical damage bonus given…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday September 26 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for September 26 – October 3 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 OBERLE SIREN 1800 Information from TOR FASHION EMOTE: AIR DRUM 120 Pack contents from Dulfy TACTICAL INFANTRY ARMOR SET 750 Information from TOR FASHION HY-G9 VANITY CHAMBER 300 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links RUTHLESS SCION’S ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION RIOT CONTROL WEAPON TUNING Information from TOR FASHION WARBOUND CRUSADER PACK Information from TOR FASHION SUPERCRATE: WARBOUND CRUSADER PACKS Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: WARBOUND CRUSADER PACKS Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links STRONGHOLD CANTINA DECORATION BUNDLE 1216 912 –25% 1064 Information from TOR FASHION HORIZON GUARD’S ARMOR SET…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Official Overview Preview
EA just posted a new video showing off Star Wars: Battlefront 2. Looks like they answered the vast majority of complaints fans had about the first Battlefront: Classes Better dog-fighting mechanics & emphasis on space battles More Vehicles Revamped Star-Card system More maps & locations Prequel content An actual single-player campaign But if I was a betting man I’d say people will still find something to complain about. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is slated for release on November 17 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 with a $59.99 price tag. Anyone who pre-orders the game will receive access to the game’s beta period three days earlier than everyone else, among other bonuses. Meanwhile, pre-ordering the $79.99 Star Wars Battlefront II: Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition will guarantee a three-day early access to the full game. ( If you pre-order via any of our above affiliate links, you help keep us online. THANK YOU!)
New Star Wars Comic Explores Key Planet in the Last Jedi
The new Star Wars comic Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Storms of Crait #1 is set to explore the key planet in Star Wars: the Last Jedi. This special, one-shot comic will be released right after the film on December 27th. It’s going to explore Crait, a mineral planet that looks like it will be a battleground between the Resistance and the First Order. Honestly, it looks really interesting, especially for comic fans. So, what’s it all about and what does it have to do with the film? It will be written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker (Star Wars: Join The Resistance) with art by Mike Mayhew (Star Wars, The Star Wars). The basic plot of the comic revolves around Luke and Leia during the Galactic Civil War as they head to Crait in search of finding a new base for the Rebel Alliance. The editor of the comic, Jordan D. White, says this about the new…
Star Wars 8 Leaks: Snoke Spoilers
Everyone is excited for Star Wars: Episode 8 and like all of these Star Wars films, things are pretty well under wraps, making it hard for anyone to know what’s happening or what might happen. Disney and Lucasfilm like to keep these really under lock and key. That said, sometimes the rumors turn out to be true and sometimes leaks make it out of production. It’s hard to say whether a reported leak is real, or just a rumor, but since we have time to kill before the film is released, we may as well speculate, right? So the first leak/rumor we have for you is regarding Snoke’s throne. There have been a lot of questions about Snoke – who he is, why he is there, etc. Might we have some answers coming soon? Now Star Wars theorist Mike Zeroh, who claims he has a source, has revealed alleged new information surrounding…
StarWars: Force Arena – 4×4 Blind Card Draw Event
For those who missed the chance to get Padmé Amidala, Captain Typho, Cad Bane, and Auura Sing, we’re bringing them back and some more units in the new 4×4 Blind Draws! The difference now is you will not get a free draw if you draw the 15,000 Credit Square. If you pull 3 identical cards, you will be given another free draw! The 4×4 Blind Draw now contains the following cards: Light Side Card in Draw Quantity Padmé Amidala x1 3 Captain Typho x1 3 Republic Attack Gunship x90 3 Riot Clone Troopers x500 3 Republic Commando x500 3 15,000 Credits 1 Dark Side Card in Draw Quantity Cad Bane x1 3 Aurra Sing x1 3 Droid Gunship x90 3 Umbaran Soldiers x500 3 Magnaguard x500 3 15,000 Credits 1 These cards are available between the following dates: 9/21 06:00~ 9/28 05:59 (UTC+0) 9/20 23:00 ~ 9/27 22:59 (PDT) The…
SWTOR Roadmap – The Autumn Update!
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…
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…