StarWarsMMO Dev Tracker

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-16 13:25

General Discussion -> Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2010

Just added:

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Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

Check out Star Wars: The Old Republic on X-Play as Adam Sessler covers GDC2010, Wednesday, March 17th @ 6:30 PM ET

And been here since about... hmmm, Feb '08, Oekss. Haven't been over to the Salty Maid in ages, how's life with TSP?

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.

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-13 15:13

News and Announcements -> Blood of the Empire Webcomic

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Originally Posted by Chronium

So does that mean it's actually going to be 18/19 pages instead of 3 that the Threat of Peace did?

It will be keeping it's bi-weekly schedule but we have increased the amount of pages from three (3) to seven (7) each issue. We also have a few new faces working on it: Written by Alexander Freed (our very own Senior Writer here on TOR), illustrated by Dave Ross, inked by Mark McKenna, colored by Michael Atiyeh, and lettered by Michael Heisler

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Originally Posted by Obi-wanJacobi

Same for me, I'm not a Sith fan (I actually support the Jedi in battles), I just want to know what happens/learn more about the series of events, structure etc. Basically the Sith at this point has the most secrets, so it is logical to assume that more about them will be revealed, therefore I am more interested in them at the moment. The Republic on the other hand... there Isn't much to find out.... but if there was, I'd be interested.

That is one of the reasons we created Blood of the Empire. There isn't a lot known about the Sith Empire due to them because they haven't been a part of the galaxy's history records since the Great Hyperspace War. This series will give the readers more insight into their culture and why the Sith are who they are today.

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Originally Posted by Moza

I'm one of the people who really enjoyed Threat of Peace, and I'm sure this will be great too (if not even better).

I have a feeling that Blood of the Empire will also take place over three acts, leading up to a published TPB - and then perhaps a new webcomic series to complete the trilogy (perhaps called "Blade of the Republic" or something??).

Interesting idea...

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-13 15:01

News and Announcements -> Breaking out on Belsavis!

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Originally Posted by Adis

First, the prison was not constructed 300 years ago. It is ancient.

That is correct; we haven't stated when exactly the prison was created... only that it was constructed by the Rakatan Empire (or Infinite Empire) which means it would be a good guesstimate to think it was crafted between 31,000 BTC and 21,000 BTC.

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Originally Posted by Caon

Yay! Thank you person who decides what to release! I got my wish of a new planet this week

We do our best to stick with a semi-transparent schedule but most of that also depends on the development team. We do our best to ensure that anything we put on the site is information that won't have to change too much (if at all) before we launch the game. We don't want to put up something on the site that we "think" will be in the game only to be removed or re-prioritized till later because it gives the community the wrong expectations. So, before we think about releasing anything, we check with the rest of the team to ensure they are confident on the state of it and then do our best to capture their work in an interesting way, get it all approved, translated (remember, we do our best to release everything simultaneously to our entire community in English, French, and German), and then out to the community.

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Originally Posted by Puppies

bloody hell that's wicked!

have to laugh at Sean saying there wouldn't be much in the way of info for a while and still the good stuff keeps coming - cheer Sean and the team!

This all depends on what you consider "new info". A lot of people love the planet updates, Timelines, Developer Dispatches, etc. Others want more details on game mechanics (understandably); they want to hear more about character creation and development and a variety of other unanswered questions. And the answers will be coming but like I said above, we will only be releasing it when the entire team is confident on the information we are releasing. And when we do, we'll make sure everyone knows about it; social network updates, newsletters, etc.

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Originally Posted by ProfessorWalsh

You know BioWare it'd be nice if you would include at least one Republic stronghold in this game that doesn't get overrun by the Sith. What the heck is with that?

One of the things you have to keep in mind is the state of the galaxy. If you've been following the archives of Master Gnost-Dural, the Threat of Peace, or the Sacking of Coruscant, you'll know that the Galactic Republic was in a bad spot. The Republic was essentially strong-armed into the Treaty of Coruscant. This wasn't a war the Republic even saw coming and something the Sith Empire has been staging for a long time. When your enemy has had the time to study your defenses, to tamper with your politics, and attack en masse when you didn't even know you were going to be in a war... it quickly puts you on the defense.

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-12 09:25

General Discussion -> Friday 3-12-2010 Update

In case you missed it:

Breaking out on Belsavis!

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Originally Posted by AlysonBridge

Since before the Great War, the ancient Rakatan prisons of Belsavis have been maintained by the Republic and used to incarcerate some of the galaxy’s most dangerous Sith lords, Mandalorian warriors, and ferocious aliens. Having recently discovered the location of this Republic super prison, the Empire is determined to see its allies released.

Access the HoloNet to learn more about the ancient prisons of Belsavis, and the horrible secrets contained within its vaults. View the glacial world of Belsavis in this video and visit the media section for never-before-seen screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers depicting the setting – and the struggle – of Belsavis.

Blood of the Empire Webcomic

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Originally Posted by AlysonBridge

BioWare™ and LucasArts have once again teamed up with Dark Horse to create this original comic series published entirely online. Blood of the Empire features a new perspective and strong character-driven story written by BioWare’s Senior Writer Alexander Freed and published by Dark Horse.

Set in the years before the Treaty of Coruscant and the establishment of peace between the great galactic powers, Blood of the Empire sets the stage for The Old Republic with new heroes, new villains and new revelations about the inner workings of the Emperor’s cabal.

Be on the lookout for the release of the first issue of Blood of the Empire coming soon on the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ website. Get a sneak peek at the series!

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-12 09:10

General Discussion -> Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2010

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Originally Posted by Shardie

If it was, it'd be posted in the news and announcements section of the forum. I'm thinking that Sean's posting it now... whatever it is

I'm actually in San Francisco (Redwood City, if you want to get technical) but not for GDC. Just talked to Alyson though, and she's about to post today's updates.

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.

RandyBegel

2010-03-11 18:14

General Discussion -> Any more news to be had about Mandalorian content?

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Originally Posted by ForestRaptor

Haha you bring up a good point!
I don't have armor and I haven't mastered mando'a. Although I know my way around the language a bit ^^

But I do have dog-tags if that counts

I do wish to know more facts from either a gameplay perspective or a story one though...

Tion nu'liser gar jorhaa'ir haar joha, dar'manda? Ni'duraa!

Kidding, of course. I can't really comment on your initial question, but you haven't heard the last of the Mando'ade.

Oya manda!

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-10 12:29

General Discussion -> An interesting tweet from Mr. Dahlberg

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Originally Posted by Darka

When is the first convention of the season?
Thats most likely our first big hit of the year, or anything similar

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.

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-09 10:23

General Discussion -> An interesting tweet from Mr. Dahlberg

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Originally Posted by Avaro

Sadface?

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Originally Posted by BondalSunflier

Aww, a bit of a disappointment there

Well, I could of just not replied and let you all build up your excitement into a frenzy... but that just wouldn't be nice. Don't worry, when we have something big coming up, we'll make sure all of you know about it.

SeanDahlberg

2010-03-09 09:57

General Discussion -> An interesting tweet from Mr. Dahlberg

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Originally Posted by Boza

Apologies if this has been posted already:

Click!

Seems something is afoot, unrelated to GDC in San Francisco.

Tin-foil hats on everyone!

Ahhhh, this is where the culprit came from! Yes, I am at the EA studios this week for something unrelated to GDC. That said, we will have a presence at GDC this week and we plan on doing a wrap-up of it in our next Fan Friday article (this week is not a Fan Friday).

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.

RandyBegel

2010-03-08 14:05

General Discussion -> Problems with Moral Choices I don't wish to see in TOR

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Originally Posted by Classic

The 'point of no return' comment was nice to see, I can think of one example off the top of my head (but there are countless ones to be perfectly honest).

In Dragon Age: Origins, when you go to the mountain hideout place to find Andraste's Ashes. You are given the choice of helping the cultists or simply killing them and their leader; helping them is considered evil, to the point that a couple of your party members will desert you there and then for doing so, but thier leader is actually a pretty tough fight for someone who is un-experienced or on a tough setting. So naturally I wanted to try and 'pay lip-service' to him, ie/ agree to help him but then in the end just stab him in the back becuase he is a complete maniac.

Unfortunenatly thats not possible, and by attempting to do so I pissed off alot of my team majorly, this was on my first playthrough of course and I didnt realize that to actually tell a lie there had ato be a huge (LIE) next to the conversation option. Would be nice to see something less cut and dry for TOR; without over complicating the whole thing of course.

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Originally Posted by cdstephens

I thought that when you finally retrieved the ashes, there was a dialogue choice where you can change your mind.

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Originally Posted by Drakos

There is, but once you get there, if you have Morrigan, Wynne, Leiliana, or Alastair in your party, no matter which decision you make, someone gets upset, to the point where two of them will permanently leave your party if present. Of course, like he said, this only happens once you do the actual action, but there's a lack of finesse to how you deal with situations at times.

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

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Originally Posted by Horeon

My idea is something in the lines of most religions - it is your intentions that matter, not the action or the result; this of course to a certain degree.

I agree wholeheartedly with intentions being the measure of moral alignment under normal circumstances, but incorporating it into a video game complicates matters greatly.

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!

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"For me, the challenge – and the fun – of writing the Jedi Consular is keeping a sense of balance between intelligence and arrogance, between what’s right and what could win the war against the Empire. A Jedi Consular must sometimes accept the grayer path, the less perfect choice. He or she must make the decisions the Republic can’t, in order to save it."

Read More...

SeanDahlberg

2010-02-26 10:18

News and Announcements -> Threat of Peace, Issue #27

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Originally Posted by HallowedMarcus

Sincerly I hope this was the end of Avt 3 and not ther end of the webcomic.

This is the final issue for Threat of Peace. That said, we do have an announcement coming in two week's related to The Old Republic webcomic.

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.

Make sure you are logged out and go to the testing portal at www.swtor.com/tester.
Log back into your account, and manually type www.swtor.com/tester/signup in your browsers address window, then proceed to that page.
Accept the terms and conditions, and verify your account information is correct.
Hit “Continue”
Start the scan, and once it has completed, you should be able to hit the “Submit” button.

Please contact us with details of your browser and operating system if you continue having issues, and we will be happy to continue troubleshooting. If you contact us, please include detailed information about any error messages you may receive.

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 shouldn’t 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

2010-02-12 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

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Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

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™. We’ve got a lot of exciting updates and reveals planned throughout 2010, including the first-ever hands-on testing for the game. It’s not too late to sign up to be a game tester, so go to www.swtor.com/tester and sign up today. We can’t 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.

Nothing has changed since we last posted about this (first post in this thread) last month. 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™.

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!

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Originally Posted by RebeccaHarwick

How to explain the Sith Inquisitor?

I could tell you that the Sith Inquisitor is the Emperor Palpatine to the Sith Warrior’s Darth Vader, but that sells it short. The archetype is just inspiration. It’s not the destination, or the road we take to get there, but the guide. The Sith Inquisitor is Raistlin. The Sith Inquisitor is Lucifer. The Sith Inquisitor is Julius Caesar. The Sith Inquisitor is what you make him.

Read…

SeanDahlberg

2010-01-12 10:06

News and Announcements -> Target Launch Window for The Old Republic

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.

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Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

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 Tatooine’s 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.

SeanDahlberg

2009-12-18 08:55

News and Announcements -> The Sands of Tatooine

DanielErickson

2009-12-10 17:25

STAR WARS Discussion -> How Do YOU Feel About the Reveal of Darth Revan's True Intentions?

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Originally Posted by HallowedMarcus

Daniel Erickson is wrong. Yes, I dare to say he is wrong. Because word of “god” canon is above him. There was NO SITH EMPEROR by the time of the Great Hyperspace War.

This is correct, though the objection is unneeded, as the sentence has been misinterpreted. Apologies for it not being more clear: ""The Emperor of the Old Sith from the Great Hyperspace War, that the Jedi thought they had killed off."

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?

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Originally Posted by DanielErickson

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.

Revan and Malak went into deep space and met the Sith Emperor. They were turned and sent back to prepare the way for the return of the true Sith.
Being Sith and away from the Emperor’s direct influence neither Revan nor Malak followed orders exactly as they were supposed to. Then, of course, Malak betrayed Revan.
The Jedi took in Revan and returned him to the light, though as it was not a natural turn for him when he went dark, there was much they couldn’t undo and they decided to remove his memories and hopefully his taint with it. Yes, Revan’s return to the light (and his gender as male) are canon.
Later Revan returned to deep space to confront what he knew was out there but how much he actually remembered and how clearly he remembered it is still a mystery, as are the events that followed. What we do know is that it took hundreds of years for the Sith to re-emerge as originally planned.

The rest is all speculation and have fun with that. For those of you convinced that somehow we’re going to destroy KOTOR, I ask you to remember that the creative team (including the lead writer and lead designer) that was in charge of KOTOR’s story is on this staff, working on this game. Trust us that our investment in this lore is at least as strong as yours.

In case anyone missed it, I'd like to point out Daniel's post from above:

http://www.swtor.com/community/showt...28#post2133028

DanielErickson

2009-12-10 16:34

STAR WARS Discussion -> How Do YOU Feel About the Reveal of Darth Revan's True Intentions?

Revan and Malak went into deep space and met the Sith Emperor. They were turned and sent back to prepare the way for the return of the true Sith.
Being Sith and away from the Emperor’s direct influence neither Revan nor Malak followed orders exactly as they were supposed to. Then, of course, Malak betrayed Revan.
The Jedi took in Revan and returned him to the light, though as it was not a natural turn for him when he went dark, there was much they couldn’t undo and they decided to remove his memories and hopefully his taint with it. Yes, Revan’s return to the light (and his gender as male) are canon.
Later Revan returned to deep space to confront what he knew was out there but how much he actually remembered and how clearly he remembered it is still a mystery, as are the events that followed. What we do know is that it took hundreds of years for the Sith to re-emerge as originally planned.

AlyssaGobelle

2009-12-08 12:41

Sith Inquisitor -> Whats your Sith Inquisitor's theme song?

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Originally Posted by Emlaeh

We were trying to get away from the whole emo goth vampire thing, but bam! Look what you did there!

Hah, too true! Would you rather I said something like, oh, "Der Kommissar"? (I have a weakness for vintage Falco)

AlexanderFreed

2009-12-07 13:21

Imperial Agent -> Your imperial agent will be based off...

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Originally Posted by Latexslave

AEon Flux.

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!

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Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

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!

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/

SeanDahlberg

2009-11-06 08:54

Imperial Agent -> The Imperial Agent Revealed!

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:

Originally Posted by maxjam

Still can't sign up - been trying every few days since it was announced.

Initially I tried on my mac, then on a windows vista partition. Yesterday I picked up my new Windows 7 machine and still get the same error... When I enter my details it says I must enter a city.

I live in the UK and I am triple checked my details in both my account area and when filling the data in to try and become a tester.

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.

SeanDahlberg

2009-10-01 20:05

Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009]

Quote:

Originally Posted by neuroradoznalost

So could anyone from the tech support please fix this problem. One part of your staff is telling me to sign under a different country and the other is saying not too. Please say something, give us a sign oh mighty ones

It's really offensive and politically incorrect not to be able to use my home country (which I say again is not a third world country) but being able to use all the other countries.

If your country happens to be one of the ones not currently working, we'd ask that you sign up for Game Testing at a later date. We are currently working to address this issue and when we have it fixed, we'll notify everyone. I know some people want to sign up now because they feel it will give them a better chance to get into our Game Testing program. This is not the case; the order in which people sign up has no bearing on how we select applicants.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbatim

One more problem. The scan results showed my Sound Card as "Logitech Mic (QuickCam S5500)" I dont think this is right :P

Any thoughts?

We are working on an update that shows all components. Currently, if you have multiple components of a single type (for example, integrated soundcards as well as one in your PCI slot, or Video Cards in SLI), the display is only show the end-user one of those (randomly). In the database, though, we are capturing all components. I went over to the team and looked at the database to verify this... we even have someone who signed up that has four (4) video cards installed in his or her system. Yes, I know... four! One of the updates being worked on will display all components to you before you submit and not just one.

SeanDahlberg

2009-10-01 17:59

Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbatim

This worked instantly for me.
My problem was that it never stopped scanning.
The solution was installing Service Pack 1 to my Vista 32-bit.

The scan took 2 seconds.

Thanks!

We have not been able to verify this ourselves, but numerous users running Vista have said that installing Service Pack 1 has alleviated their issues with the System Scan utility.

SeanDahlberg

2009-10-01 17:31

Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atavax

im not seeing a system specifications link in my account page... also, when i go to my account page, and i set it to yes, i am interested in testing, then put save, it always resets to no. so doing it 1 step at a time doesnt seem to work. and when i try to do all of them at the same time, after step 2, i always get sent back to step 1. the only thing im leaving blank is the 2nd line of address that isnt a required field...

Sounds like you're having the same "looping" issues as others. Here is our most recent update on this problem:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

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 17:10

Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaithHarth

completed on both the signup and scan, am I suppose to get some kind of email or something? I haven't got one yet

No, we will only be sending emails out when a user has been accepted for a test.

SeanDahlberg

2009-10-01 08:47

Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luisrah

I have a problem regarding the second step in your list.

Whenever I save the changes after selecting ''Yes, I would like to be considered for testing'', it takes me to the Terms and Agreement page.
And it says ''Your account has been updated'' in the same black box that says ''You must agree to the terms'' when the loop happens.

If I accept the terms, it takes me to the contact info page, and when I finish that, it takes me back to the Terms and Agreement page.
Further, if I go back to the Account, the selected option is ''No, thanks'' and not the ''Yes...'' option. It doesn't save it.

I think it isn't saving any of the changes eventhough I do click save in the account page.

Just wondering, are you using www.swtor.com or swtor.com (without the www)?

SeanDahlberg

2009-10-01 08:31

Website Feedback and Support -> Game Testing - Issues Signing Up [Oct 1, 2009]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamD

Everything seems to work but I'm not sure. After the system scan pulls up all my computer info and I push the submit information button it sends me back to the Testing Terms and Conditions page. Is this supposed to happen?

Edit - I went into my account info and it said my system scan wasn't complete. I clicked the button and submitted it again and it said complete now. Hoping to hear soon that I get to test stuff.

We are investigating this issue. Currently it appears as if you update each piece individually through "My Account", you can bypass this issue.

Go to My Account.
Select "Yes, I would like to be considered for testing." (Radio Button) and a save.
From My Account, go to "System Specifications" and click on the "Update" button.
From My Account, go to Contact Info and click on the "Edit" button.

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.

Will signing up today increase my chances of being selected to test Star Wars: The Old Republic?
No, we will be selecting testers from the Star Wars: The Old Republic community based on various requirements such as systems specifications, age, and region. The order in which you sign up for testing has no bearing on the selection process.

When I fill out the personal data, it sends me back to the Game Tester Terms & Conditions.
Please ensure that all information is filled out in your BASIC account info and that you have selected (radio button) "Yes, I would like to be considered for testing."

The system scan isn't working properly.
Please make sure to have the most recent version of Java installed on your computer (you may have to restart your browser if you install or update Java). Also, ensure that you are accepting the ActiveX request at the top of the page.

I'm using Windows Vista but the System Scan doesn't appear to be working
We have not been able to verify this ourselves, but numerous users running Vista have said that installing Service Pack 1 has alleviated their issues with the System Scan utility.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbatim

This worked instantly for me.
My problem was that it never stopped scanning.
The solution was installing Service Pack 1 to my Vista 32-bit.

The scan took 2 seconds.

I am getting stuck on accepting the Terms of Service.
Clean out your temporary internet files and cookies for swtor.com. To learn more about cookies, visit this website.

I am unable to get past the Account Information Page when signing up for Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Testing. It continues to loop.
We are currently working on a resolution to this issue. You may also wish to fill in the alternate phone number, listed as phone (other), as it has rectified this issue for some users. Also, many community members have been recommending the following:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ialsoagree

You should be able to solve your problem by going to My Account http://www.swtor.com/user/account and at the bottom next to system specifications hit the update button.

We are investigating this issue. Currently it appears as if you update each piece individually through "My Account", you can bypass this issue.

Go to My Account.
Select "Yes, I would like to be considered for testing." (Radio Button) and a save.
From My Account, go to "System Specifications" and click on the "Update" button.
From My Account, go to Contact Info and click on the "Edit" button.

I am not able to submit my system scan information.
Please make sure you are using one of the following supported browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+ and Firefox 3.0+. We also recommend enabling JavaScript, ActiveX, and using the latest browser plug-ins for Adobe Flash Player.

I receive an error message stating that my Phone Number is too long.
You only need to enter your city code and the phone number. The formatting isn't important. If you've used the international country code (i.e. 0049 or +49 for Germany), it may be that the number is too long.

When I have to re-do the Contact Information after being sent back to the Terms & Conditions, the Country is always reset to the United States.
This is a known issue. Please make sure, that you're entering your respective country on every try (Germany, Swiss or Austria), to be selected for the according test phases!

I have not received my validation email yet when attempting to sign up.
The Old Republic community members using either Hotmail or Yahoo email providers may not be receiving transactional emails at this time. This includes validation and password recovery emails. We are looking into the situation and will update you when we can.

I have not received an email after signing up.
An email is not sent out when you have finished signing up. You will see a congratulations message on the Tester Portal, though.

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

I would like to reiterate the following from the original post for those of you experiencing issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

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.

SeanDahlberg

2009-09-30 12:03

General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion

Quote:

Originally Posted by GamewizX

No, Beta's usually start sooner than that. I wouldn't doubt if the first phase (which is a very small group of testers) starts around the beginning of November, or beginning of December at the latest. That phase will probably last about 1-2 months, before they start the 2nd phase, most likely start of the new year.

This is purely my own speculation, of course.

I would like to point out that we are doing Game Testing sign-ups; we have not done any announcements about "beta" testing. As specified in the original article, the 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.

ErickAdams

2009-09-30 11:16

General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion

Quote:

Originally Posted by navacomp

I'm getting taken in circles from the agreement page to the detailed info page and then back again. It's like ground hog day without the laughs

. I'm in th UK duno if that's effecting it, any fellow Brits all signed up for testing?

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.

ErickAdams

2009-09-30 11:07

General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion

Quote:

Originally Posted by underthistear

I posted this in the News forum, but maybe it should be here instead:

I believe that I am signed up properly. The boxed is checked in my account, and it says that I have completed updating my contact information, and complete the scan.

I did not receive any type of confirmation e-mail or message saying that I completed the process. Should I be expecting one or am I all set as long as the previously mentioned conditions are met?

There should have been a pop-up type message after you completed the scan, letting you know that your system had been scanned, and giving you another chance to make any updates to your account. You may want to double check that it's been completed and check this thread if you are still having issues.

ErickAdams

2009-09-30 11:04

General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seon

Actually it was the fact that the server was overwhelmed. Thankfully BW were kind enough to respond fast

This is something that we are monitoring very closely.

ErickAdams

2009-09-30 10:57

General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion

Quote:

Originally Posted by malitiatus

I had some trouble at first, I used FF, but tried IE and it just through back errors. Aside from about 25 emails saying I'd updated my account information, it was fairly smooth though.

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:

Originally Posted by StaticWolf

3 secs my butt, i have to install some add on from who knows what company

Yes, you will need to make sure your Java is up to date, and that you have ActiveX controls enabled.

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:

Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

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!

SeanDahlberg

2009-09-30 10:28

News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic! [Updated]

AmyCrider

2009-09-29 09:48

News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isidoor

I just signed up for testing but I will be buying a new computer in november. Will I be able to rescan my new rig once I have it?

Yes, there is an update/edit info step on the same tester page.

SeanDahlberg

2009-09-29 09:30

General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion

Quote:

Originally Posted by engrey

As for location, as long as you are in the US/NA it should not matter. I am not sure if this is open to EU or not.

The Game Tester Agreement was created for a global community, including EU.

AmyCrider

2009-09-29 09:21

News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by injektilo

Damn it! I'm at work! Will my entry be affected by the specs of the computer I'm currently on?

You should use the computer you would use to test.

AmyCrider

2009-09-29 09:18

News and Announcements -> Sign up to test STAR WARS: The Old Republic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sburnett

after it scans my computer my system scan still says in incomplete am i doing something wrong?

Hmmm...Did you accept the Tester Terms of Service? There should be a message letting you know what you are missing on the Tester Page.

SeanDahlberg

2009-09-29 09:12

General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion

Quote:

Originally Posted by GamewizX

I actually have a legit question... I'm at work, so obviously I don't want you to scan this crap of a computer as it's not what I'd be using. Is your scan a simple dxdiag file that I can submit? Cause I actually have access to that (I prepared myself last night by emailing myself my dxdiag file

). Or is this something I'll have to wait to do until I get home today from work?

No, it is not a dxdiag. I would recommend running the scanned section later tonight when you do get home. You can get to that point and do a save and continue later (if you want to start the process now).

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:

Originally Posted by KalSpiro

Yes, absolutely. This is also something they did in what I concider one of the greatest games of all time, Daggerfall.

You answer a series of questions and it tells you which, out of a not insignificant list would be best for you. You then fill out another series of questions to flesh out your background, this gave you some bonuses to skills and gave you certain special starting equipment depending on how you answer.

I always had to make sure my deceased parents left me the family heirloom of an ebon dagger because otherwise it was impossible to kill the imp that blocks your path right off the bat.

I have always been in favor of this sort of thing. It's a great method to set someones play style to the right build. And you can always disregard it if you want.

Ahh, Daggerfall. You have good taste. That game was very near and dear to my heart.

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?

Advise the captain that cooperation is in everyone’s best interests.
Relieve the captain of duty…with your Lightsaber!
Jedi?! Here?! That’s impossible! What have I told you about talking to strange computers?

Come back next week and see if your choice is played out in our complete Developer Walkthrough video!

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

DanielErickson

2009-06-26 08:08

General Discussion -> Aurebesh on the TOR website.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farlark

It was not well done, you are right. I could not find some of the symbols in the key posted but i did find most of them. it is still jibberish. Here is what i translated(probably not correct). "xshqunchqeox" - that is what it said according to my translation.

First of all, some amazing investigation being done on this thread. As for the above, I notice the assumption seems to be that the ancient Sith spoke galactic basic at home, just because they used the same alphabet...

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:

Originally Posted by AmyCrider

This is a wishlist thread to post your game design concepts for Star Wars: The Old Republic. Please do not post if you disagree with an idea, it's more of a brainstorming area for the developers to peruse. All suggestions are welcome!

AlyssaGobelle

2009-06-12 14:38

General Discussion -> Aurebesh on the TOR website.

Quote:

Originally Posted by docforrester

Great job! I think you missed a little something to the right of his feet though, I could only make out a tiny portion of the bottom half: A lot of sr...? It's very faint, any ideas?

Sharp eyes, this one has.

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..

SeanDahlberg

2009-05-31 15:51

Smuggler -> The Smuggler

I've updated the initial post this the following:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg

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

2009-05-31 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:

Originally Posted by AuronStarglider

Can infraction points be tracked on your visitor message page as well, or what? Just out of curiosity.

Yes, you can view your own (not other's) Infractions by going to your profile and clicking on the Infractions tab.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuronStarglider

Also, where and what is the Community Team Procedures section mentioned at the bottom of the ROC?

Whoops! You can always just contact me either via PM or email.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vidgamer

The link to the search took me to a Yahoo search, not the TOR forum search.

Links fixed.[/url]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chargersoccer

how do you actually get started and play online?? cause i can't get started and i really wanna play

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:

Will it contribute to discussions about The Old Republic? - This community has been formed around The Old Republic and most conversations should directly pertain to it.
Has it been posted before? – Simply use the Search feature and you’ll know.
Is this the right forum? – Each forum has a specific topic it is geared towards and usually has a few subforums within it to help categories topics.

You read and agreed to the Rules of Conduct when you created your account. Those are pretty detailed, so here is a basic set of guidelines:

Never insult another community member.
Always discuss the topic and give constructive criticism.
If you feel someone is violates the Rules of Conduct, do not reply to them; simply report (flag) the post.
If someone is being a troll, don’t feed them. Simply do not reply and report (flag) the post.
Do not spam or bump; you only need to post it once and there is no need to “bump” your thread for others to see.
Do not post or promote pornographic, derogatory, vulgar, or offensive content.
Do not post your Display Name in the subject of your post; your Display Name is easily seen by all as the original poster for that topic.
We disallow the discussion of political, religious, sexual topics that are not directly related to The Old Republic that are considered volatile or disruptive.
Be respectful to all community members; while you may not agree with their opinion, you should not be rude to them.

Note that violating these rules and guidelines can result in your suspension or permanent removal from these forums. This list is not exhaustive and we reserve the right to modify or remove any forum content at our discretion.

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:

Originally Posted by TheMortonator

Here is a way it could work: ...

Like it! A couple environmental puzzles keep people on their toes. *scribbles some notes*

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?

holocron runes
dormant artifact
datapads
droid memory cores
scrolls / writings
ancient wall writings
terminal readout
encoding/decrypting device
following an R2 unit
map coordinates
etc...

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.