As mentioned earlier today, BioWare took down the servers to deploy a patch. As speculated this patched fixed the issue where one of the operations couldn’t be finished. Below are the patchnotes : 2.4.0a Patch Notes Operations Dread Palace The final encounter can now be completed, and all Dread Master now lose the “Unreachable” buff as intended Items and Economy Preview now works as intended for items on the Galactic Trade Network. Removed the erroneous Level 3 Speeder Piloting requirement from the following vehicles: Mark Vaulter Rark Marathon Rark Sprinter Morlinger Raptor Twist, the Republic PvP Warzone Vendor for Smugglers, has restocked Conqueror’s Professional gear. Several items (such as the War Hero Robe) now display properly when the preference for “Item Level of Detail” is set to Low. Missions The Bastion of Fear (Republic)/Descent into the Dark Fortress (Imperial): This mission now updates properly for all members of the Operations…
Scheduled Maintenance: Today October 3rd, 2013
With all the bugs we reported about yesterday, it obvious that BioWare are going to push some patches to fix them. Today BioWare will be taking down the servers to push the first one titled Patch 2.4.0a. This one might be an exploit fix since the patch notes were not released yet. It might also be for the bug where one of the operations cannot be finished. AmberGreen Maintenance: October 3rd, 2013 | 10.02.2013, 02:26 PM On October 3rd, all game servers will be unavailable while we perform maintenance. Patch 2.4.0a will be implemented during this downtime. Details are as follows: Date: Thursday, October 3rd Duration: 2 hours Time: 3AM PDT (10AM UTC) – 5AM PDT (12PM UTC) Thank you for your patience as we maintain service for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Time Zone Start Time Scheduled End Time UTC Offset HST Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:00 AM Thu Oct 03,…
Developer Blog – Welcome to Game Update 2.4: The Dread War
As with all major game patches, A BioWare dev posted a Developer Blog welcoming all players to the new game update. This time Senior Producer Bruce Maclean takes it on, explaining some of the new big additions to the game. Awesome stuff I have to add. Check it out below: Welcome to Game Update 2.4: The Dread War Hi there! We are very excited to release Game Update 2.4: The Dread War today. This is our biggest Game Update since 2.0 and includes a story mission area with new missions on a new moon, two entirely new Operations, all new 4v4 Warzone gameplay and Arenas, class balance changes, three new sets of gear comprising some of the most powerful equipment in the galaxy, and new vehicles and mount rewards! Of course this all comes along with the normal assortment of bug fixes, game tweaks, and continued under the hood optimization tweaks. Located in…
Consolidated Bugs List
With a new major game update, comes lots and lots of new bugs. Here is a list of the stuff that the BioWare developers are aware of. Honestly I expected worse or more bugs with this game update, considering how buggy the PTS was, so I am fairly happy about the patch so far! Post 1 Source CourtneyWoods Unintended Patch Download | 10.02.2013, 09:38 AM Hey everyone, I have an update for you. Unfortunately, if you started downloaded the 12 gig patch on Monday, you will have to finish that download. There were multiple different builds that were incorrectly deployed that afternoon and you will have to download the 12 gig download to get the up to date version of the game. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused to those affected. I know this isn’t the ideal solution but this is the only safe fix to the problem other…
News from BioWare – Mercenary and Shadow Top Three Answers
We’ve been in a bit of a slow phase when it comes to new news from Bioware about SWTOR but now we have some good stories coming from the devs as we rev up for 2.4. These are long, detailed and interesting posts to the official forums from the Bioware staff that help us know a little more about why they are doing some things that they are doing and what we can expect in the future. Here are some threads you need to check out if you have not already. STAR WARS: The Old Republic – Mercenary Top 3 Answers! Here is a snippet of this post: Overall, we feel that Mercenary/Commando DPS is in a fairly good place; however, we also feel that Mercenaries/Commandos could bring more to an operation as far as utility goes and that the classes pulling higher DPS than Mercenaries/Commandos are doing a bit…
The 10 Greatest Star Wars Games of All-Time
If you had to pick your top 10 greatest Star Wars games of all time, what would make your list? There are many similar lists out there. I think I’ve even done one myself in the past. But I still enjoy seeing what games make others’ lists of top Star Wars games. Sp this is why I am happy to bring you this story from Dorkly where they place SWTOR at the number three position. And this is what they had to say about it: Star Wars Galaxies was the first real attempt at a Star Wars MMO – and it was…problematic. Buggy, complicated, not-that-fun (depending on who you asked), etc. It was supposed to be the chosen one – the one who would bring balance to the world of MMOs, then (and now) dominated by World of Warcraft. Sadly, it was not, and had its legs sliced off and…
Patch Notes – 2.4.0 – The Dread War
ch notes SWTOR Servers are back up after to days maintenance and game update 2.4.0 – The Dread War is ready for download. That patch is about 1 GB and downloads easy. Check out the full patch notes below: Highlights New Story Mission Area: Oricon! Located in an uncharted system well off the Hydian Way, Oricon is a remote moon that is immeasurably strong with the dark side – a perfect home for the feared Dread Masters! Begin the Oricon journey by talking to O6-D5 on the Republic Fleet or D5-F3 on the Imperial Fleet. Details under General Warzone Arenas! 4v4 Warzone Arenas are now active for Unranked, Ranked Solo, and Ranked Team play! Details under PvP New Level 55 Daily Missions! Explore the ship-strewn, mysterious landscape of Oricon as you battle the deadly Dread Guard and their minions. The Dread Masters are bent on destroying both the Empire and Republic and they’re…
The SWTOR Movement- What It Is All About?
I love to see gamers getting involved and invested into their communities and sometimes this means standing up and speaking out when you’re not happy with the way things are going. Game developers today know that the consumer rules all and they need to listen to the voice of the community to keep the cash flowing. So most game developers are very good about listening to what their audience has to say. In the end, everyone wins. But what if the demands of the gamers go too far? And who gets to determine what is “too far”? There are some members of the SWTOR community who have a bone or two to pick with Bioware and I have to admit, they have some pretty good points. However, some people think they’re being a tad too demanding and a little bit condescending in how they bring these desires to Bioware’s attention….
Project Revan is Fully Funded
We brought you the story of Project Revan on Kickstarter and we’re very happy to announce they are fully funded! With 64 backers, the fundraiser was a success and the project will now move forward. We couldn’t be happier about this so you can bet we’ll keep you updated as the project progresses. What is Project Revan? Project Revan is the combined efforts of a group of serious and talented adults, creating the (unofficial) Star Wars independent film based off the book, Star Wars – The Old Republic: Revan by Drew Karpyshyn. Learn more and keep up to date on the project: Website! : http://www.projectrevan.com YouTube Channel: We have an official YouTube channel for the project, in which you can subscribe here, and check out the latest teaser trailer and B-roll (Behind the Scenes) footage of our movie! Twitter and Instagram: You can keep up with the project by following us on Twitter by clicking here, and checking us out on Instagram (projectrevan)! Facebook Page: Like our page on…
Scheduled Maintenance: October 1st, 2013 – Patch 2.4
It’s official. BioWare will be taking down the servers on Tuesday to upload Game update 2.4. Personally I’m pretty shocked that a major game update is only scheduled to have 4 hours downtime. What’s also impressive is that these estimates are almost always accurate. There have been a few exceptions, but Bioware has been pretty great with the patching process. No patch notes yet, but remember to check back later. We will post them as soon as they become available. Here is the official post by AmberGreen: AmberGreen Scheduled Maintenance: October 1st, 2013 | 09.28.2013, 10:06 PM On October 1st, all game servers, SWTOR.com and the launcher will be unavailable as we perform scheduled maintenance. Game Update 2.4 will be implemented during this downtime. Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday October 1st, 2013 Time: 3AM PDT (10AM UTC) – 7AM PDT (2PM UTC) Duration: 4 hours During maintenance, all updates and additional information…
How LucasArts Fell Apart – What Killed the Studio?
Disney has laid off the staff of LucasArts and cancelled all current projects which leaves fans wondering what caused the fall of this popular studio and what could have been if they had stayed in business. The studio was once revered for its production and distribution of Star Wars video games but it is no more. Promised games were cancelled, staff was laid off or moved to other departments and Electronic Arts will be in charge of Star Wars when it comes to games. But all of this news left many fans stunned and wondering what happened? Kotaku tackled this topic recently and brought some additional info on the subject. Kotaku tells us: Over the last five months, I’ve talked to a dozen people connected to LucasArts, including ex-employees at the company’s highest levels, in an attempt to figure out just how the studio collapsed. Some spoke off the record;…
Star Wars 1313: Boba Fett Concept Art and Story Details
We’re mourned the death of Star Wars 1313 and the shutdown of LucasArts before here and recently, there has been some info about what would have been and could have been that interests us. For one, Boba Fett would have been the star! We were shown a placeholder character at E3 and the Star Wars Celebration, but they planned to use the infamous bounty hunter in 1313, with him running a mission through the seedy underbelly of Coruscant. This added a whole level to it for fans. But unfortunately… it would not be. However, a source of IGNs recently showed them a 15-minute demo of Star Wars 1313 that would have been at this year’s E3 and they released some interest info and screencaps from this new information. Explains IGN: Star Wars 1313 would have begun with a prologue on Tattooine. Various bounty hunters seen in the game would have…
A Warning from the Dread Masters
The Dread Masters posted a warning to all players on the official forums yesterday. Personally Love it! Whoever decided to ramp up the amount of RP juiced prepatch content is brilliant! And props to the “Dread Masters” for even replying to the whiny, troll posts! Styrak may have fallen, but your victory is an empty one. We are the Dread Masters. We are your nightmares incarnate. No longer contained by the Empire or the Republic, we will terrorize the galaxy as we please. It is futile to resist. You have a choice – become one of us or be swept aside. But the magnitude of our power is more than most can bear. You must tell us why you are worthy of us. Choose your words wisely. We will be watching. One of the posts that really court my eye was this one: War and death will claim you even in…
New Owner of TORParse Revealed
Some of you may know theITfactor from Redditif you follow the SWTOR subreddit regularly. Well, we have some exciting news about TORParse and its new owners. The news comes after this post on Reddit: Hello fellow SWTOR players and TORParse users! It’s been a chaotic last two months, but I’m pleased to announce that TORParse is finally fully transitioned to its new ownership. My name’s Hayward and the other co-owner is BigBlockhead, both of us from the Jedi Covenant server and the guild Tranquility. We can’t wait to get going with the updates we have in store for TORParse, and just as James was we are always open to ideas and suggestions for making it even better. AMA! Their intro post here explains a little more of their background in the gaming community: Sam was previously a statistics admin for TORParse, working closely with James over the last few months…
AMD and Raptr Bring Us a Cool PC Gamer App
AMD and Raptr Have Created An Application To Optimize Your Games Based On Community Data. SWTOR is supported. You can check it out for yourself here. This is a pretty cool tool for PC gamers. You can quickly and easily have all the best quality and performance settings for your computer/system and based on the game you’re playing so you always get the most from your game. The app uses data from the AMD community to help you get the ultimate performance. Here is technology at its best, giving you the best PC gaming experience possible. Keep your games optimized Auto-optimization provides the best quality and performance settings for your rig based on data collected from the AMD community. View supported games » Real rewards just for playing games Earn real rewards just for using the Gaming Evolved app while you play. The more you play, the more rewards you’ll…
Patch Notes – Launcher Update – 9/26/2013
BioWare just made a small update to the launcher that seemed to be giving players a har time. Below are the patch notes: Launcher Update Patch Notes Updates to Streaming Mode Implemented a fix to prevent unnecessarily lengthy file reorganization and download times for players using the launcher in Streaming Mode. Please Note: Those currently affected by this problem will need to completely finish updating and can find more information in this forum thread.
The Old Republic Insider – September 2013
The producers of Star Wars: The old Republic posted a new Insider Video, that gives an inside look at new PvP Warzone Arenas, exciting Dread Master missions, and new Cartel Market goods coming to SWTOR next month! I have a feeling the video was made a while ago and just released now, but it is still worth spending 3 minutes on. Check it out below:
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Art & Pictures
We love Star Wars art! Actually, we love all things Star Wars around here but when we stumble across something cool like this Star Wars: The Force Unleashed art and pictures, we have to share it with you. You will find this from Creative Uncut and if you love video game concept art, this is one site you’re going to want to bookmark. You can also visit them on Facebook to keep up with the latest new galleries. Raxus Prime Ruins Raxus Prime Jedi Temple Secret Apprentice Starkiller (Galen Marek) There are also images from: Raxus Prime Jedi Temple Council Rahm Kota Battle Shaak Ti Battle Shaak Ti Battle Concept Force Lightning Environment Concept Environment Flora Concept and so much more! Head on over and take a look and let us know which ones are your favorites. And if you are a fan of concept art, let us know some…
Lucasfilm Will Start Using Video Game Engine for Post Production Video
Video game engines have come a long way over the years. They’ve come so far that movie producers are wanting to use them to completely replace post production techniques. If you’ve see any popular video game trailer, you can see why this technology could be used in movies. Many video games today have such high quality that you can see the pores in a character’s skin.
SWTOR Coruscant Kingpin Bounty Contract Guide
If you want to do the SWTOR Coruscant Kingpin Bounty Contract as quickly and efficiently as possible, you might need a little help. Here’s a pretty simple walkthrough First, this one happens in the Justicar Territory, Coruscant. First, talk to Tam Daral at Senate Plaza, Coruscant Spaceport. Then release Bounty Seeker Probes in Justicar Territory. You will find them and scan, and then at the end you will have to lure out and fight Samovan Bann. You will either kill him or capture him. Remember that for your first time through you will receive points towards Crime Lord Legacy Achievements. Depending on how you do it you will receive points into one of these three: Wanted: Dead or Alive Bring ‘em All In Take ‘em All Down When you find him he will land and kill some Justicars on the platform. He has two main attacks that you need to…
Seven Songs Inspired By Star Wars You Should Check Out
Star Wars has had a massive impact on pop culture around the world, inspiring fans to create their own works of art, fan films, fan fiction, and crafts. But it is in music that we can also see the influence that George Lucas and Star Wars has had over the years. Take a look at these 8 tunes inspired by the Star Wars saga: Weird Al Yankovic: The Saga Begins Amusing to many, iconic to geeks, and known to many as a Star Wars nerd at heart, The Saga Begins is not Weird Al’s first tribute to the films. He’s done a few songs, but what makes this one stand out is it came out just before The Phantom Menace – which proved one thing: just like most of us hardcore fans, Al was scouring the web for spoilers about the prequels. He did it so well; he used the…
Patch Notes – Launcher Update – 9/24/2013
BioWare pushed a small patch for the launcher today. Below are the patch notes: Launcher Update Patch Notes Updates to Streaming Mode Selecting German in the launcher no longer causes all three languages to download. If you are currently using Streaming mode and playing in German, you can remove the following files from the “Assets” directory in your SWTOR install directory: swtorfr-fr.tor and swtoren-us.tor. Selecting French in the launcher no longer causes English and French to download. If you are currently using Streaming mode and playing in French, you can remove the following files from the “Assets” directory in your SWTOR install directory: swtoren-us*.tor. The in-game progress bar will now complete to 100% as intended and no longer requires a restart before players can travel off Origin Worlds. Account names beginning with a dash (“-“) can now launch the game as intended. BitRaider (Streaming) components no longer fail to stop…
SWTOR Tatooine Kingpin Bounty Contract Guide
The SWTOR Tatooine Kingpin Bounty Contract is one of many daily bounty missions you can undertake. Working these bounties gives you achievements, which can ultimately net you some Cartel Coins. This bounty takes place on Tatooine in Jundland. Much like the other bounty missions you will be talking to a contact, releasing bounty probes to find your target and ultimately capturing or killing them. The target for this mission is Kreegan Ramar. To start out you will want to find Meerko. Depending on what side you play for will depend on where you can find them: Republic players can find Meerko in Anchorhead Market at Anchorhead Empire players can find Meerko in an area west of the cantina at Mos Ila Once you’ve found your contact you will need to speak to them to receive the next part. You will receive a mail from your Tatooine Bounty Target. Now it’s…
Angry Birds Star Wars II Released
There was a great deal of buzz yesterday and today about the iOS 7 launch but one piece of news that got lost in the hustle and bustle was the news that some pretty cool games were also released, including Angry Birds Star Wars II. You can buy Angry Birds Star Wars game keys here The long-awaited sequel to the original Angry Birds Star Wars brings some cool new features. It’s inspired by Star Wars Episodes 1-3 and produced by Rovio. One thing they give us in this version that we never could do before is the ability to play the “bad guys” if you choose. You can “Join the Pork Side” if you choose and in addition, there are many more great Star Wars characters added to the game. We can now choose from more than 30 Star Wars characters, including Anakin, Yoda, Mace Windu and even Jango Fett. You…