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SeanDahlberg | |
2010-03-16 13:25 | |
General Discussion -> Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2010
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DanielErickson | |
2010-03-16 08:57 | |
General Discussion -> GDC: Facial Animation & More Aliens! Session Breakdown. Quote:
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SeanDahlberg | |
2010-03-15 15:19 | |
General Discussion -> Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2010
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SeanDahlberg |
2010-03-15 12:33 |
DanielErickson |
2010-03-14 19:54 |
General Discussion -> Writers: where are the kid and the old guy? Interesting thread. Important to note that the degree is not, in fact, mandatory but then you really need the work experience to even it out. Unless you're just mind bogglingly brilliant in your application module, of course. In fact one of our most accomplished senior writers is degreeless, choosing to go straight to work in the dreaded real world. As far as age, we run the gamut. We've got people right out of school and we have people with decades of experience. I care about two things: Can you write great interactive fiction and would you meld with my team. Having at various times been a producer and lead designer in my previous lives I have to say that finding the unique skills and creativity needed for BioWare writers has been the hardest hiring challenge of my career so the last thing we'd do is turn away some amazing talent because they weren't carrying the right piece of paper. |
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News and Announcements -> Blood of the Empire Webcomic Quote:
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2010-03-13 15:01 | ||||
News and Announcements -> Breaking out on Belsavis! Quote:
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SeanDahlberg | ||
2010-03-12 09:25 | ||
General Discussion -> Friday 3-12-2010 Update
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SeanDahlberg | |
2010-03-12 09:10 | |
General Discussion -> Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2010 Quote:
I just figured that there may be a few questions about GDC and wanted to give everyone a heads up that you won't really see any articles until next week so you're not scouring the internet for them this weekend. |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-03-12 08:59 |
General Discussion -> Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2010
While there were no panels this year specifically related to The Old Republic during Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2010, there are a few panels that consisted of BioWare developers. There was also an off-site event specifically for The Old Republic that various press and fan sites were invited to. None of this information will show up till early next week so keep your eyes peeled for that. We will be updating the list in this post as more articles and threads appear and we plan on having a wrap-up article next Friday.
Check out Star Wars: The Old Republic on X-Play as Adam Sessler covers GDC2010, Wednesday, March 17th @ 6:30 PM ET Last updated: March 16, 2010 - 2:24pm CT |
RandyBegel | |
2010-03-11 18:14 | |
General Discussion -> Any more news to be had about Mandalorian content? Quote:
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SeanDahlberg |
2010-03-10 12:29 |
General Discussion -> An interesting tweet from Mr. Dahlberg
We will have an update about this very soon. While we are doing something during GDC, TOR itself does not have a presence at GDC. But we will be updating our Events schedule soon.
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SeanDahlberg | ||
2010-03-09 10:23 | ||
General Discussion -> An interesting tweet from Mr. Dahlberg Quote:
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SeanDahlberg | |
2010-03-09 09:57 | |
General Discussion -> An interesting tweet from Mr. Dahlberg Quote:
That said, that was tweeted on my personal account and not the official TOR twitter account so don't read too much into it. If it was something big, we'd definitely make mention of it in the latter and not just on my account. |
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2010-03-08 14:05 | |||
General Discussion -> Problems with Moral Choices I don't wish to see in TOR Quote:
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In general I was pleased with the flexibility DA:O gave me in being duplicitous and Andraste's Ashes struck me as one of the places where it seemed to work really well. I hadn't realized the degree to which having a persuasive character affected things until then. I can't count the number of times I had to tell Alistair "Just trust me on this!" or Morrigan "By that logic why don't I just [do X horrible] thing to you and see if you feel the same way." I didn't have Morrigan in my party at the time, so perhaps this is a choice where even a smooth talker would not be able to circumvent the problem. |
RandyBegel | |
2010-03-07 18:06 | |
General Discussion -> Problems with Moral Choices I don't wish to see in TOR Quote:
Since a game is finite we have to narrow down what would normally be a near infinite number of approaches to any given situation to only a few. Within these limits it's our job to pick a range of options that gives the player enough diversity to role-play and we have to communicate as clearly as possible what those options are so the player isn't unpleasantly surprised because a choice isn't quite what they thought it would be. In that sense we have to assume that when the player selects an option they are doing so "in earnest," playing at face value, because it's impossible for a designer to know the player's intention for selecting any given option. The tricky part is trying to then add additional layers of intent onto the same choice. For example, if I accost the player with a group of thugs working for a local crimeboss, and those thugs indicate that the player can avoid an unpleasant demise if the player agrees to poison a close associate. A player might agree to the task only as lip service to get out of a fight, without ever intending to follow through on it. It's up to me to either make it 100% clear that by choosing that option you fully intend to poison your friend, or I need to account for your deception and present other options later. Because choices can be ambiguous it's best to try and assign points on the alignment scale based on action rather than intent. In the above example, the player shouldn't get darkside points until they reach the point of no return, in this case going through with the poisoning. This obviously, doesn't address everyone's concerns, but I hope it'll reassure everyone that we're doing our best to avoid hanging you out to dry with a bad decision. |
ErickAdams |
2010-03-05 14:01 |
Website Feedback and Support -> RSS Feed Thanks for taking the time to let us know about this, and sorry for the delay in getting this information to you. We just got an update about this issue. It looks like we have a fix for it that we are in the process of testing internally. As soon as it's verified working correctly we will be pushing it live. Thanks again for letting us know, and thanks for your patience while we get that taken care of! Cheers, ~Erick |
SeanDahlberg | |
2010-03-05 09:00 | |
News and Announcements -> Finding Balance in the Force Writer Joanna Berry brings to light some thoughts behind crafting the Jedi Consular! Quote:
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SeanDahlberg | |
2010-02-26 10:18 | |
News and Announcements -> Threat of Peace, Issue #27 Quote:
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SeanDahlberg |
2010-02-26 09:07 |
News and Announcements -> Returning to Taris Once home to a sprawling planet-wide city, Taris was razed long ago by the Sith Lord Darth Malak while seeking to eliminate the Jedi Knight Bastila Shan. Now, a post-apocalyptic Taris is being realized in Star Wars: The Old Republic. After 300 years, Republic and Jedi leaders are moving forward with the efforts at colonization. Watch insights from James Ohlen, Drew Karpyshyn, Scott Carpenter, and Mark How about the new environments and adventures awaiting players in our latest Developer Dispatch: Returning to Taris! |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-02-26 09:07 |
News and Announcements -> Threat of Peace, Issue #27 The twenty-seventh issue of Threat of Peace concludes the volume with a surprising turn of events as Jedi Knight Satele Shan, Fortris Gall, and Special Forces Lieutenant Tavus report their battle with the Sith to Master Orgus Din. The story comes full circle when Braden the Bounty Hunter finally completes the contract which got him tied up in this mess in the first place. Check out the final issue of Threat of Peace now. |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-02-25 16:14 |
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009] We are aware that certain users are having issues submitting completed scans, and are actively pursuing a resolution. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. In the meantime, we hope the steps below will present a suitable, temporary workaround for this issue.
For those of you concerned about being selected, we would like to point out again that testing is going to be an ongoing process, with various chances to be selected. Since we are not accepting testers on a first-come, first-serve basis this temporary inconvenience shouldnt affect anyone's chances of being selected. We appreciate your understanding and are working towards a swift resolution to this issue. |
ErickAdams |
2010-02-25 12:03 |
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009] Here is an update on the scanning issue. If you were having issues submitting a completed scan, try this workaround: Log out of your account, and go to www.swtor.com/tester. Once you are there, log back in, and manually point your browser to www.swtor.com/tester/signup. Accept the terms and conditions, and verify your account information. Then hit Continue. Start the scan, and you should be able to submit it as normal, once it completes. We are still in the process of getting a proper resolution for this issue, but hope that in the meantime this workaround will alleviate most issues that people are having. Thanks again for your patience. |
ErickAdams |
2010-02-25 10:18 |
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009] Hey Everyone, It looks like a large number of users are having issues submitting completed scan results. This is something that we are actively investigating, and we hope to have it resolved soon. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. Thanks for your reports, and thanks for your patience while we get this resolved. |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-02-19 08:42 |
Surveys and Polls -> On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you about STAR WARS: The Old Republic? On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you about STAR WARS: The Old Republic? |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-02-19 08:36 |
Surveys and Polls -> What gaming events are you planning to attend this year? What gaming events are you planning to attend this year? |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-02-12 09:01 |
News and Announcements -> Taris: Legacy of Sith Destruction Once home to a thriving civilization, Taris was razed by the Sith Lord Darth Malak 300 years ago during the Jedi Civil War. As a symbol of hope, redemption, and defiance, the Republic has begun an unlikely effort to re-colonize Taris. To do so, they will have to deal with the toxic soil, dangerous pirates, and ferocious rakghouls the only survivors of the Sith bombardment. Determined to overcome the challenges, Republic and Jedi leaders are moving forward with the effort. However, Imperial intelligence has other plans
Access the HoloNet to read about the history of Taris and the re-colonization of this ruined world swarming with rakghouls. Also, see the scarred surface of Taris in this video and visit the media section for exclusive screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers! |
SeanDahlberg | |
2010-02-09 11:41 | |
News and Announcements -> Target Launch Window for The Old Republic Quote:
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SeanDahlberg | |
2010-02-05 09:14 | |
News and Announcements -> Composing the Sith Inquisitor Quote:
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SeanDahlberg |
2010-02-05 09:08 |
News and Announcements -> Composing the Sith Inquisitor We will have more info on other classes coming soon. In fact, I believe we've had a blog on most every class except the Jedi Consular so far. Something to note, there is no "biased" towards the Sith Inquisitor or the Sith Empire. We put out assets when they are ready to be released and some things are ready before others. We have blogs written for various things and, as with any asset in the game, it goes through an approval process to make sure its ready. Ironically, it wasn't that many months ago where the talk was that the development team was biased towards the Jedi and the Galactic Republic... |
SeanDahlberg | |
2010-02-05 08:59 | |
News and Announcements -> Composing the Sith Inquisitor
Writer Rebecca Harwick takes us down the path to the dark side as she composes the Sith Inquisitor! Quote:
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SeanDahlberg |
2010-01-15 08:59 |
Surveys and Polls -> In what ways have you experienced the STAR WARS universe? In what ways have you experienced the STAR WARS universe? |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-01-15 08:54 |
Surveys and Polls -> Which of the revealed planets in STAR WARS: The Old Republic is your favorite? Which of the revealed planets in STAR WARS: The Old Republic is your favorite? |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-01-15 08:51 |
Surveys and Polls -> Which of the classes are you most excited to play? Which of the classes are you most excited to play? |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-01-15 08:50 |
Surveys and Polls -> What type of clothing or armor fits your character? What type of clothing or armor fits your character? |
SeanDahlberg |
2010-01-12 10:06 |
News and Announcements -> Target Launch Window for The Old Republic While we have not announced a specific date, we can confirm that we are targeting a spring 2011 release for Star Wars: The Old Republic. Weve got a lot of exciting updates and reveals planned throughout 2010, including the first-ever hands-on testing for the game. Its not too late to sign up to be a game tester, so go to www.swtor.com/tester and sign up today. We cant wait to share more about the game with you as we progress through the year, so make sure you stay tuned to the official website for details. |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-12-25 08:44 |
News and Announcements -> Designing the Dark Side Inspired by notorious characters such as Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, the Sith Inquisitor and Sith Warrior take different approaches to their rise to power. The Sith Warrior achieves victory through pure aggression and might while the Sith Inquisitor excels by cunning ambition and Force manipulation. From storyline, to art style, to combat tactics, each design decision was made to support the dark side themes of power, domination, and destruction. Watch Developer Dispatch: Designing the Dark Side, and learn how Star Wars: The Old Republic developers created this dominating force. |
SeanDahlberg | |
2009-12-18 09:02 | |
News and Announcements -> The Sands of Tatooine
Just a reminder, you can view the video of the planet by clicking on the button at the top right of the page that looks like a mountain. Quote:
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SeanDahlberg |
2009-12-18 08:55 |
News and Announcements -> The Sands of Tatooine Far in the Outer Rim, the sands of Tatooine bake beneath the glare of two bright suns. Small pockets of barely civilized communities dot the desolate landscape, surrounded by the endless expanse of barren dunes and rocky canyons that have silently slain so many of those who ventured out into desert. Among the small shantytowns and settlements that persist, travelers may find shelter from the brutal climate, but trust is as rare as water on this lawless world. Visitors and locals alike must constantly watch their backs in Tatooines townships. Access the HoloNet records to find out more about the desert wasteland of Tatooine, and the mysteries buried in its scorched sands. Be sure to check out the Media section to get the latest screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers depicting this harsh, desert wasteland. |
DanielErickson | |
2009-12-10 17:25 | |
STAR WARS Discussion -> How Do YOU Feel About the Reveal of Darth Revan's True Intentions? Quote:
He is the Emperor of the Sith. The Sith are a group that the Jedi thought they had killed off in the Great Hyperspace War. He was not Emperor of the Sith during the Hyperspace War, which is why the Republic have no previous knowledge of his existence. Hope that helps, Daniel |
SeanDahlberg | |
2009-12-10 16:57 | |
STAR WARS Discussion -> How Do YOU Feel About the Reveal of Darth Revan's True Intentions? Quote:
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DanielErickson |
2009-12-10 16:34 |
STAR WARS Discussion -> How Do YOU Feel About the Reveal of Darth Revan's True Intentions? Wow. Great thread. It's fantastic to see all the excitement around the KOTOR lore. There is much that we obviously aren’t revealing but I did want to clear up any misconceptions about what I was talking about in the interview.
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AlyssaGobelle | |
2009-12-08 12:41 | |
Sith Inquisitor -> Whats your Sith Inquisitor's theme song? Quote:
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AlyssaGobelle |
2009-12-07 16:34 |
Sith Inquisitor -> Whats your Sith Inquisitor's theme song?
I've always been a fan of anything Switchblade Symphony for my evil avatar needs.
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AlexanderFreed |
2009-12-07 13:21 |
Imperial Agent -> Your imperial agent will be based off...
You may be joking, but the old Aeon Flux cartoon actually is on my personal list of inspirations for the Imperial Agent (along with many of the other movies / games / etc. mentioned in this thread, of course). Not everything fits, but an amoral, charismatic operative wielding bizarre sci-fi tech? Sure, why not? |
SeanDahlberg | |
2009-11-06 09:13 | |
Imperial Agent -> The Imperial Agent Revealed! Quote:
http://www.incgamers.com/News/19490/...imperial-agent ... as well as our very own Darth Hater: http://darthhater.com/2009/11/06/imp...n-perss-event/ |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-11-06 08:54 |
Imperial Agent -> The Imperial Agent Revealed!
And the next class reveal is… For those of you who may have attended or read reviews from the Electronic Arts European Press Tour that happened earlier this week, you already know the answer to this. It’s the Imperial Agent! The Imperial Agent is heavily inspired by several classic Star Wars characters such as Zam Wessel and Grand Moff Tarkin. Imperial Agents work behind the scenes to get the work of the Empire done. Specializing in high-tech gear, the Imperial Agent always has the right tools at the right time. They use abilities of subversion and subterfuge to infiltrate and assassinate enemies of the Sith Empire with deadly efficiency. Players who choose to be Imperial Agents in The Old Republic (TOR) will see the underbelly of the Empire in a whole new light. Stay tuned for the Imperial Agent’s HoloNet update next week. In the meanwhile, join the speculation on the Imperial Agent’s class forums! UPDATE: IncGamer has some screenshots up, too: http://www.incgamers.com/News/19490/...imperial-agent ... as well as our very own Darth Hater: http://darthhater.com/2009/11/06/imp...n-perss-event/ |
AmyCrider |
2009-10-22 16:18 |
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009] Posted in the stickied Known Issues thread as well... Hi all, We've recently encountered an error with the Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Testing sign up page and users of the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer on Windows 64-bit platforms. When using Internet Explorer 64-bit, the system scanning program will either fail, or it will appear to have completed properly and submit your data, but it will actually fail to scan your system or submit your specifications to BioWare. For this reason, we are encouraging users to either use the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer when signing up for the STAR WARS: The Old Republic testing process, or to switch to another supported browser. If you're on a Windows 64-bit system, you can identify the version of Internet Explorer you are using by bringing up the Task Manager and selecting the Processes tab. Then find iexplore.exe. If you are using the 32-bit version, it will say iexplore.exe *32. If you are using the 64-bit version, it will say iexplore.exe. To switch to the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer, simply choose the program listed as Internet Explorer (not Internet Explorer 64-bit) program from your Start Menu. We are in the process of getting more information about this issue in order to find a resolution. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
AmyCrider | |
2009-10-22 09:31 | |
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009] Quote:
Hi Maxjam, Macs are not supported at this time since the game is only available for PC. For your other issue - does your city happen to have a hyphen in the name? If so, try it without the hyphen and let me know if it doesn't work. (This issue should be fixed in an upcoming build) |
AmyCrider |
2009-10-20 11:11 |
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009] Hi guys, we are trying to get more information on issue where Operating Systems are not showing on the system scan results. If this is affecting you can you post (or Private Message me) your machine data? Thanks! Amy |
RobChestney |
2009-10-16 08:32 |
General Discussion -> Question To Bioware - 30 ATC Or Not? There has been some confusion about this due to a press release which mis-stated the dates. The time in which the game begins is less than 10 years after the Treaty of Coruscant. In general, we've tried to keep this a little vague, because the Old Republic doesn't take place in a single moment of history but over a period of a few years. Suffice to say, the Treaty's been in place long enough for it to start fraying at the edges. |
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2009-10-01 20:05 | ||
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2009-10-01 17:59 | |
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2009-10-01 17:31 | ||
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2009-10-01 17:13 | |
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2009-10-01 17:10 | |
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SeanDahlberg |
2009-10-01 16:41 |
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009] The team is still working on various solutions for the looping issue that some users are experiencing. Your patience is appreciated while we are working on this. And remember, the order in which an individual signs up has no bearing on who gets chosen for testing. ialsoagree has a great thread of known solutions, too. Check it out, he may have addressed something we have not here: http://swtor.com/community/http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=75371 |
SeanDahlberg | |
2009-10-01 08:47 | |
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2009-10-01 08:31 | |
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SeanDahlberg | ||
2009-10-01 08:01 | ||
Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009]
If you haven't noticed it, we announced that we are currently accepting sign-ups for our Game Testing program. If you haven't had a chance yet, please view our Game Tester Frequently Asked Questions. We recognize and have heard from some of you that there are some difficulties in registering with us, and want you to know that we are working to provide you with ongoing solutions. We will be updating this post regularly with new information.
If you are having a problem that isn't listed above or none of the above fixes the issue you are having, please reply here. Also, please be as detailed as possible in your post, specifying what browser and operating system you are using (to include what version). UPDATE: The team is still working on various solutions for the looping issue that some users are experiencing. Your patience is appreciated while we are working on this. And remember, the order in which an individual signs up has no bearing on who gets chosen for testing. ialsoagree has a great thread of known solutions, too. Check it out, he may have addressed something we have not here: http://swtor.com/community/http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=75371 |
SeanDahlberg | |
2009-09-30 13:03 | |
General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion
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2009-09-30 12:03 | |
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ErickAdams | |
2009-09-30 11:16 | |
General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion Quote:
Try making certain that ALL fields are filled in on the info page - not just the ones marked required. In many instances that seems to be a viable workaround. Also - there is a thread containing many solutions for other issues here. |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-09-30 11:14 |
News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic! [Updated] Please ensure you are viewing the Game Testing - Issues Signing Up thread; we answer many of these questions and issues there. |
ErickAdams | |
2009-09-30 11:07 | |
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2009-09-30 11:04 | |
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ErickAdams | |
2009-09-30 10:57 | |
General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion Quote:
Sorry about the spam. That's something we are in the process of looking into and working on. Thanks for reporting it to us, and thanks for your patience while we smooth it out. |
ErickAdams | |
2009-09-30 10:55 | |
General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion Quote:
Just in case anyone hasn't seen, there is also a thread running with several common workarounds here. |
SeanDahlberg | |
2009-09-30 10:48 | |
General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion Quote:
While we are still experiencing a high degree of traffic, we have brought the service back up and are accepting new accounts and Game Tester applications. We will be continually monitoring the service and do our best to manage the continued volumes of interest. We have also brought up the community section of The Old Republic but please understand that we will take the forums down as necessary to alleviate some of the traffic. We recognize and have heard from some of you who that there are some difficulties in registering with us, and want you to know that we are working to provide you with ongoing solutions. For those of you experiencing issues in signing up, see this thread for more information. Thank you again for your continued interest! |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-09-30 10:28 |
News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic! [Updated] Thank you for your overwhelming support and interest in our Game Testing program. It’s been a humbling 24 hours. We knew that interest would be high but yesterday the community proved just how highly anticipated Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is. We experienced an overwhelming amount of traffic which resulted in having to bring the website down so the team could address the performance and capacity issues. While we are still experiencing a high degree of traffic, we have brought the service back up and are accepting new accounts and Game Tester applications. We will be continually monitoring the service and do our best to manage the continued volumes of interest. We have also brought up the community section of The Old Republic but please understand that we will take the forums down as necessary to alleviate some of the traffic. We recognize and have heard from some of you who that there are some difficulties in registering with us, and want you to know that we are working to provide you with ongoing solutions. For those of you experiencing issues in signing up, see this thread for more information. Thank you again for your continued interest! |
AmyCrider | |
2009-09-29 09:48 | |
News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic! Quote:
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SeanDahlberg | |
2009-09-29 09:30 | |
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AmyCrider | |
2009-09-29 09:21 | |
News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic! Quote:
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AmyCrider | |
2009-09-29 09:18 | |
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SeanDahlberg | |
2009-09-29 09:12 | |
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SeanDahlberg |
2009-09-29 08:59 |
General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion
If you haven't noticed it, we announced that we are currently accepting sign-ups for our Game Testing program. If you haven't had a chance yet, please view our Game Tester Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any general questions about the program or just wish to discuss it, this is the proper thread to use. If you are having issues in signing up for the game testing program, use this thread. UPDATE: Thank you for your overwhelming support and interest in our Game Testing program. It’s been a humbling 24 hours. We knew that interest would be high but yesterday the community proved just how highly anticipated Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is. We experienced an overwhelming amount of traffic which resulted in having to bring the website down so the team could address the performance and capacity issues. While we are still experiencing a high degree of traffic, we have brought the service back up and are accepting new accounts and Game Tester applications. We will be continually monitoring the service and do our best to manage the continued volumes of interest. We have also brought up the community section of The Old Republic but please understand that we will take the forums down as necessary to alleviate some of the traffic. We recognize and have heard from some of you that there are some difficulties in registering with us, and want you to know that we are working to provide you with ongoing solutions. For those of you experiencing issues in signing up, see this thread for more information. Thank you again for your continued interest! |
AmyCrider |
2009-09-28 12:29 |
News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic! We are excited to announce that we are now collecting information for those interested in applying for the opportunity to test Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Our goal is to get feedback to help us make the best game that we can. We will be selecting testers from the Star Wars: The Old Republic community based on various requirements such as systems specifications, age, and region. Because the testing program requires feedback from within the community, you must have an active Star Wars: The Old Republic (“TOR”) community account to participate (no banned accounts). The testing is limited to members who are 18 years of age or older and requires the acceptance of the Game Testing Agreement included in the TOR community sign-up process. Users that meet the requirements of the test and are selected for inclusion in the test program will be contacted via email (so make sure your email address is up to date!). Game testing for Star Wars: The Old Republic will be rolled out in several phases over an extended period of time. These test phases will begin with smaller, tightly focused test groups, and later tests will expand. Want to get your name on the list of potential testers? First, make sure you are a registered member of the Star Wars: The Old Republic community. Be sure to check the box to indicate you are interested in becoming a tester. If you’re already a member, go to the Game Testing Portal to begin the sign up process. Please keep in mind that there are no guarantees that you will be selected once you have completed the sign up process. For more information about testing Star Wars: The Old Republic, take time to read the Game Testing FAQ We look forward to your help in making Star Wars: The Old Republic a success! |
RandyBegel | |
2009-09-27 11:15 | |
Character Classes -> An idea for class choice Quote:
I believe the opening questionnaire is a staple of Bethesda games. I don’t know if they started that in Daggerfall or Arena, but I thought it was a nice idea. I’m more the “hands-on customization” type, so I never took the recommendations, but I was always curious to see what it would decide. Heck, it’s why I sat through the G.O.A.T. three times in Fallout 3. I hated that Imp. He may have been immune to iron, but he was never immune to my Knuckle Sammich! Ever drain all your stat points out of Luck? It can be pretty amusing. After completing that starting dungeon I made camp just outside. My rest was interrupted by a wandering monster and I woke to the dulcet tones of a blood curdling otherworldly wail. I had just enough time to mouse over “You see an Ancient Lich” before it blasted my level two character into some sort of viscous soup. |
AmyCrider |
2009-08-19 14:06 |
Sith Warrior -> Sith Warrior Class Attention Members of the Empire! The latest class in Star Wars: The Old Republic has been announced - the Sith Warrior! Stay tuned this week for the Developer Walkthrough with a sneak peek at the Sith Warrior in action, and later the final Sith Warrior website unveiling next Friday August, 28th. Learn more about the Sith Warrior by checking out the GameSpot Sith Warrior Q&A with Creative Director James Ohlen and Associate Lead Designer Emmanuel Lusinchi. |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-08-14 11:41 |
Surveys and Polls -> What will you do? The situation on board the Black Talon has become critical. Citing self-preservation as his motive, the veteran captain has disobeyed a direct order to engage a Republic ship an act of insubordination dangerously close to treason. The clock is ticking down to an imminent attack by a Jedi boarding party. You are onboard as a representative of the Emperor. He will be very displeased if the Black Talon fails its mission and falls to the Republic. The time has come to prove yourself to your master. What will you do?
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SeanDahlberg |
2009-07-24 15:05 |
Surveys and Polls -> How many MMOs have you played before? How many massively multiplayer online games have you played before? |
ErickAdams |
2009-07-18 12:01 |
Roleplay and Play-by-Post -> Roleplaying Welcome Thread! Post Here First! Hey Everyone! I can't speak for the rest of the TOR Community Team, but personally am really glad to see such a large number of Role Play, Story, and Fan Fiction driven people in our community. From my perspective, that goes a long way towards making this place feel like home! I've been an active Role-Player for a number of years and learned many valuable life-lessons from the paper and pencil genre. Most notably: "If you are going to leave d4 scattered on your bedroom floor, don't walk around barefoot!" Currently I'm in an active RP/Raiding guild in a popluar MMO ((Why, yes. I DO believe that my character would tell your character not to stand in the fire.)) and am fortunate that, while we aren't elitists by any stretch of the imagination, most of the people in our story-lines are much better at it than I am. Still learning. Always learning ![]() I haven't really settled on any real persona or back story for when the game releases, but lately have been working on something where I answer people's questions and help them in finding their way around. So if you have questions or issues that need addressing, perhaps we can put a story-line together. *winks almost imperceptibly* ~Erick |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-06-26 09:31 |
Surveys and Polls -> Why will you play STAR WARS: The Old Republic? Why will you play Star Wars™: The Old Republic™? |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-06-26 09:29 |
Surveys and Polls -> How did you first learn about STAR WARS: The Old Republic? How did you first learn about Star Wars™: The Old Republic™? |
DanielErickson | |
2009-06-26 08:08 | |
General Discussion -> Aurebesh on the TOR website. Quote:
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SeanDahlberg | |
2009-06-19 18:23 | |
General Discussion -> The TOR Wishlist Thread
We have closed the previous Official TOR Wishlist Thread due to the sheer amount of posts in it. Please use this thread to continue that discussion. Thanks! Quote:
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AlyssaGobelle | |
2009-06-12 14:38 | |
General Discussion -> Aurebesh on the TOR website. Quote:
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AlyssaGobelle |
2009-06-02 13:24 |
General Discussion -> Aurebesh on the TOR website. Good to see you guys have started scratching at the surface of the HoloNet. There are lot's of little nuggets to find on almost all the pages if you look closely.. ![]() |
AmyCrider |
2009-06-02 13:22 |
SeanDahlberg | |
2009-05-31 15:51 | |
Smuggler -> The Smuggler
I've updated the initial post this the following: Quote:
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SeanDahlberg |
2009-05-31 15:22 |
Smuggler -> The Smuggler The Smuggler class is being revealed in conjunction with E3. More details on this class will be posted to the site as part of the E3 wrap-up. Since I know this is a question that will pop up over and over again and cause a flurry of debates, I'll clear the air now - The Smuggler is part of the Republic. More information as to why this is will be revealed later. |
SeanDahlberg | |||
2009-05-05 19:21 | |||
General Discussion -> Welcome to the STAR WARS: The Old Republic Community! Quote:
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Please view the first post in this thread where I state: Currently, the game is in production and no launch date has been released. |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-05-02 13:38 |
General Discussion -> Welcome to the STAR WARS: The Old Republic Community!
Fansite Articles and Announcements Fansite articles and announcements should be posted in the Community Creations forum. If you run a fansite, you can also place a post about it in the Fansite List thread. Will it contribute to the discussion? Posts should actually add something of value to the discussion. If they do not, they may be removed. This will especially occur when this is used to "necro" or "bump" a thread. Public Discussion about Moderation Any threads or posts discussing moderation or actions taken against an account from the TOR Community Team will be removed from the forums. These discussions should be held with the moderation team and the individual poster. Any escalated disputes with moderation should be sent to bwacommunitysupport@bioware.com. |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-05-02 13:38 |
General Discussion -> Welcome to the STAR WARS: The Old Republic Community! From time to time, the Community Team must give a member an Infraction. This is a system that is designed to inform a member what they have done to violate the Rules of Conduct and assist them in not doing so again. Users will be notified of Infractions via the Private Messaging system. For the first offense, a warning is usually given. While a warning does not add any Infraction Points, the warning itself will remain on your account until it expires. Members are rarely suspended for the first few offenses unless it was something overly derogatory or offensive. That said, the more Infraction Points a member accumulates, the more severe the consequences. Having too many Infraction Points can lead to an account being fully moderated (meaning members of the Community Team must approve each of their posts), suspended for a period of time, or even permanently banned. Most Infractions only accrue one (1) Infraction Point on their account that exists for thirty (30) days. If you receive more than one Infraction for that particular reason, they will be additive. For example, if you get an Infraction for "Spam" twice within a 30 day span, it will add 30 days to whatever was left from the original Infraction. That said, more severe Infractions add more points to your account and they take longer to expire. If you accrue too many points, you are placed into various levels of suspension. For example, if you accrue 5 or more points within a timeframe, you will be given a 24-hour cool off period. The more points you accrue after that, the longer the timeout and, ultimately, that account will be permanently banned if the user continues to violate the rules and guidelines of this community. If you wonder how many Infractions you have, you can view them on your account (click on your name at the top of the page) and look for the Infractions tab (you'll see About Me, Statistics, Friends, Infractions, Contact Info). If you don't see an Infractions tab, that means you don't have any! Ultimately, the system is in place to make members aware of conduct not appropriate for this community and our goal is to make a place where community members can discuss the various aspects of The Old Republic civilly without being insulted. |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-05-02 13:37 |
General Discussion -> Welcome to the STAR WARS: The Old Republic Community! Welcome to the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Community section on the official website. The Old Republic, also referred to as TOR, is a story-driven massively-multiplayer online game from BioWare and LucasArts. Currently, the game is in production and no launch date has been released. To learn more about the game, visit the Game Info and Frequently Asked Questions sections. Here in the Community Section, you can talk to other players. We look forward to your participation and want you to enjoy your time here whether you choose to simply follow discussions or actively post. To keep the Community section fun for everyone we strive to maintain mature, constructive conversations and you to help us do the same. When you are ready to contribute in the Community section, there are three things to consider before posting:
And if you’re unsure of anything, simply post here or send a private message to one of the members of the Community Team. |
KyleGarner | |
2009-04-14 19:31 | |
General Discussion -> Quests you want to see in game Quote:
Keep rolling with those. |
KyleGarner |
2009-04-13 21:47 |
General Discussion -> Quests you want to see in game Here's a mind bender... In addition to the deeper quests, ones which don't rely heavily on NPC dialog can easily fit into the world(s). A quest with one dialog completion line works too. What are some thoughts on quests which don't rely on any dialog?
Any fresh ideas? |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-03-21 16:28 |
For Newcomers -> How do I play the game? I see this question a lot so figured I'd post this here: Star Wars: The Old Republic is currently still in production and we have not announced our release date yet. To keep informed as to the status, be sure to join our newsletter. We also encourage you to visit the official website to view regularly scheduled content updates or subscribe to our Latest News RSS Feed. We also post updates on some of the social network sites; you can find pages for the The Old Republic on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. |
SeanDahlberg |
2009-03-15 16:31 |
Surveys and Polls -> What aspects of MMOs are you most into? Discuss what aspects of MMOs you are most into. |




