tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:24:49 +0000star wars the old republicswtormmorpgE3cinematic trailerdevtrackerlevelingracespeciesstar warsThe latest in SWTOR news!http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Rob)Blogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-6163526061882645415Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:27:00 +00002011-06-26T14:27:03.742-07:00http://www.vidxden.com/d5sohnvtqqsk/top_gear.17x01.hdtv_xvid-fov.avi.html<br /> <br /> <IFRAME SRC="http://www.vidxden.com/embed-d5sohnvtqqsk.html" FRAMEBORDER=0 MARGINWIDTH=0 MARGINHEIGHT=0 SCROLLING=NO WIDTH=6http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-gear-s17e01-divx-stream-hq.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-8194224942587246926Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:16:00 +00002010-06-14T20:16:04.578-07:00Check out the latest cinematic trailer for SWTOR entitled "Hope". It features an amazing fight scene on the beautiful planet of Alderaan.<br /> <br /> <center><br /> <object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y77BsaCoOMk6w&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y77BsaCoOMk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object></center>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-cinematic-trailer-2-hope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-7198480579880691885Tue, 18 May 2010 07:37:00 +00002010-05-18T00:41:46.984-07:00devtrackerlevelingstar wars the old republicswtorThe big <em>Star Wars</em>: The Old Republic buzz last week was Advanced Classes, Skill Sets, and a Developer Blog from Daniel Erickson, but we did get a real interesting opinion about skill-based leveling systems from <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2938608#post2938608">BioWare's Damion Schubert</a> that we all should pay attention to:<br /><br /><blockquote>Not to go into the details of what advancement systems we will have or not have inside the game but... this doesn't always work out this rosily, without great designer care. I worked on Meridian 59, which was a wholly skill-based game, and learned a lot about the strengths and pitfalls of systems like it. One of my great pet peeves of pure skill-based systems is that they claim that they are more realistic, but they in fact can create extremely unrealistic situations inside the world.<br /><br />In the original Everquest, it was not uncommon to see a player throwing himself off a cliff over and over again to improve his safe falling skill, or to see a person macroing some random text gibberish in order to improve his languages. In Meridian 59, players used to park themselves in front of low level monsters and leave the keyboard - they were unlikely to die, and could accumulate defense points in a slow, steady and totally risk-free manor. In Oblivion, the best way to build an assassin character is to hop through fields picking flowers. Jumping improves your Acrobatics (I believe), and the player needs enough flowers to grind up his Poisoning skill.<br /><br />Sure, each of these could be destupidified with enough designer/programmer time and focus, but then you're coding, QAing and exploit-proofing a different advancement mechanism for every skill in the game. And you'll probably still end up with some silliness somewhere.<br /><br />I know some people are offended by the idea of do stuff->gain experience->gain level->somehow get better at something completely unrelated. - I know I was too, young in my career when I designed M59. But one of the most important thing for advancement systems is that you get the behavior you incentivize. In a classic XP/Level based system, you are incentivizing your XP-granting behaviors (which in SWTOR is tilted strongly towards questing). In skill-based systems, it is trivially easy to accidentally incentivize really stupid and boring behaviors.</blockquote><br /><a name='more'></a>In other news, <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2929629#edit2929629">BioWare writer Randy Begel posted a poll</a> to see what the motivations are behind people's Star Wars: The Old Republic class choices:<br /><br /><blockquote>There are a lot of class polls on the forums. Most touch on what people's favorite (or least favorite) classes are, but I'd like to take the question a step further and ask why. For instance, is it a desire to stand defiantly against tyranny (story) that draws you to being a Jedi Knight, is it the appeal of flashy lightsaber combat and force acrobatics (gameplay), or perhaps just the aesthetics of being the space knight in shining armor (appearance/vanity)?<br /><br />Obviously, the number of motivations aside from these basic three are legion, but I think these cover the most likely reasons certain classes appeal to certain people (and I can't have more that 25 options in my already convoluted poll, so blame it on technical limitations if you must!)<br /><br />So let's hear it, which class will you play and why?</blockquote>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/dev-highlights-for-week-of-may-10th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-135150887138933519Sun, 16 May 2010 19:26:00 +00002010-05-16T12:35:02.590-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/232lvp.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>Star Wars: The Old Republic's eight character classes will each split into two specialised Advanced Classes, giving the player a total of 16 choices of career in BioWare's MMO. <p> The first Advanced Classes to be revealed are those for the Sith Warrior. Choosing Juggernaut will shape this warrior into a tough, damage-soaking tank class, while the Marauder is all about channelling rage and maximising damage output. </p><a name='more'></a><p> Looking at the first exclusive screens of the two, it looks like the Juggernaut will feature the heavy body-modifications of Darth Vader, while the Marauder will be able ape Darth Maul's twin-lightsaber fighting style. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 495px; height: 278px;" src="http://images.eurogamer.net/assets/articles//a/1/0/8/8/6/3/4/ss_preview_Juggernaut__6__PREFERRED.jpg.jpg" /><br />Juggernaut Style </div><p> Choosing your Advanced Class is a pure gameplay decision rather than a story decision. Advanced Classes will share the same epic narrative, but have different combat styles and play different roles in a group. </p><p> Each Advanced Class will have its own skills and abilities that define its role on the battlefield, and in some cases grant access to new weapon and armour types. Choosing one means you won't have any access to the skills of the other.<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 523px; height: 294px;" src="http://images.eurogamer.net/assets/articles//a/1/0/8/8/6/3/4/ss_preview_Marauder_Copyshot.jpg.jpg" /><br />Darth Vader Style</div><p> And each Advanced Class will have a further three branches of skills to specialise in (equivalent to World of Warcraft's talent specialisation options on a single class). Unlike the Advanced Classes themselves, you can mix and match these if you like, although they're all trained from the same pool of points. </p><p> The first two skill trees are particular to your Advanced Class, while the the third is a shared set of skills which expand on the core abilities of the main class. </p><p> There's much we still don't know about Advanced Classes: what the other classes will advance into, when you'll make the choice, and whether you'll be able to change your choice at a later date. But it's already clear that the range of options they'll offer the player is impressively large. </p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/star-wars-old-republic-advanced-classes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-5500832259003817849Sun, 02 May 2010 19:41:00 +00002010-05-16T16:26:01.381-07:00The latest video documentary released is a look at how combat is being developed for Star Wars: The Old Republic. Continue reading for the video.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><object height="330" width="580"><param name="movie" value="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/themes/swtor/en/assets/mediaPlayerInterior.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="title=undefined&amp;description=undefined&amp;source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/vc/VD_20100423_VidDoc4_580x326.flv&amp;fullscreen_source=/&amp;comment_url=/media/trailers/video-documentary-4#comments&amp;download_1=header|Windows Media Video (.wmv),thumb|null,filesize|226M,resolution|1280x720,url|http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/vc/TOR_videodocumentary04_wmv.zip&amp;download_2=header|Quicktime (.mov),thumb|null,filesize|348M,resolution|1280x720,url|http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/vc/TOR_videodocumentary04_mov.zip&amp;lang=EN&amp;age_gate=0"><embed src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/themes/swtor/en/assets/mediaPlayerInterior.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="title=undefined&amp;description=undefined&amp;source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/vc/VD_20100423_VidDoc4_580x326.flv&amp;fullscreen_source=/&amp;comment_url=/media/trailers/video-documentary-4#comments&amp;download_1=header|Windows Media Video (.wmv),thumb|null,filesize|226M,resolution|1280x720,url|http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/vc/TOR_videodocumentary04_wmv.zip&amp;download_2=header|Quicktime (.mov),thumb|null,filesize|348M,resolution|1280x720,url|http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/vc/TOR_videodocumentary04_mov.zip&amp;lang=EN&amp;age_gate=0" height="330" width="580"></embed></object></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/video-documentary-4-combat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-7195827312079727767Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:43:00 +00002010-05-16T12:45:35.529-07:00We're thrilled to announce not only the next planet to be featured in Star Wars: The Old Republic but also a planet never-before-seen in the Star Wars mythos: <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/voss">Voss</a>.<br /><br />An alien species resides on the mysterious world of Voss and is said to have an incredible aptitude for the Force. These Voss Mystics -- rumored to be enigmatic healers as well as seers -- struggle to protect their utopian society from annihilation.<br /><br />Discover the secrets of Voss as you are forced time and again to choose between maintaining the appearance of neutrality so important to your leaders or striking against your enemies while you have the chance.<br /><br />Access the HoloNet records to learn more about the darkness at the heart of Voss. Encounter the narrow trails and wide rock shelves in <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/voss#flythrough">this video</a> and visit the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media">media section</a> for never-before-seen screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers depicting the madness and despair creeping through the lands.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 434px; height: 244px;" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/planets/voss/ss885/SS_20100409_Voss02_800x450.jpg" /></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/planet-overview-voss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-7193114498582264217Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:19:00 +00002010-05-16T12:22:03.383-07:00Far 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.<br /><br />Access the HoloNet records to find out more about the desert wasteland of <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/tatooine"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tatooine</span></a>, and the mysteries buried in its scorched sands. Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Media section</span></a> to get the latest screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers depicting this harsh, desert wasteland.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 477px; height: 268px;" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/planets/tatooine/ss02/screen03_800x450_holonet.jpg" /><br /></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/planet-overview-tatootine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-1689619780810256739Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:16:00 +00002010-05-16T12:18:42.548-07:00The history of the Sith Empire is fraught with scheming politics and dark secrets—the lifeblood of the Sith Inquisitor. Treachery hides around every corner in the Empire’s dark corridors, and survival depends on an individual’s natural cunning and the will to manipulate and defeat enemies and allies alike. The Inquisitor experiments with forbidden powers to not only survive in this cutthroat environment, but to excel and seize authority. Access the latest HoloNet entry now to see a full profile of the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/sith-inquisitor" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Sith Inquisitor</strong></span></span></a>, including footage displaying the destructive powers of the dark side!<br /><br />Also, be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Media section</strong></span></span></a> to get downloadable screenshots, concepts, and wallpapers!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 518px; height: 291px;" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/classes/sith-inquisitor/images/ss4_800x450.jpg" /></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/revealead-sith-inquistor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-3591834390516675485Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +00002010-05-16T12:15:40.747-07:00Channeling the power of the Force for strength and wisdom, the Consulars of the Jedi Order cut to the truth of any complicated situation as cleanly as their double-bladed Lightsabers cut down an army of Imperial foes. Whether unlocking long forgotten mysteries of the Jedi, raising armies to fight for the Republic, or engaging in mortal combat with Dark Lords of the Sith, the Jedi Consulars’ deep attunement to the Force gives them all the power they need to rise to any battle with poise and balance.<br />Access the HoloNet to read archived reports on the mystical <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/jedi-consular" target="_blank">Jedi Consular</a> and to see footage of the Consular in action!<br />Also, be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media" target="_blank">media section</a> for new downloadable screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/classes/jedi-consular/images/ss2_800x450.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 473px; height: 266px;" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/classes/jedi-consular/images/ss2_800x450.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/revealed-jedi-consular.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-4040817748470450610Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:06:00 +00002010-05-16T12:08:00.772-07:00<p>Ever wonder what happened on Alderaan before the Death Star reduced it to an asteroid field? Now you can see it for yourself! We are excited to announce Alderaan – a planet famed for its natural beauty – as the next playable planet in The Old Republic™! For thousands of years this planet has been a shining example of peace and diplomacy, but now a bloody civil war threatens the legacy, and the very future of Alderaan.</p> <p>Access the HoloNet records to research the history of <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/alderaan">Alderaan</a>, and find out about the civil war consuming the planet!</p> Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media">Media section</a> for never-before-seen screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers of this beautiful planet of snow-capped mountains and lush green forests!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/planets/alderaan/screen04_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 424px; height: 238px;" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/planets/alderaan/screen04_800x450_holonet.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/planet-overview-alderaan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-1048699211634222152Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:03:00 +00002010-05-16T12:05:03.439-07:00<p><strong>BioWare has revealed the next class for forthcoming MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic - the Imperial Agent.</strong></p><p>The Imperial Agent is the sixth <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes">class</a> announced for the game, and the third for the Empire, joining Bounty Hunters and Sith Warriors. The other three classes currently known are the Troopers, Smugglers, and Jedi Knights, which will be fighting on the Republic side.</p><p>We're told that the Imperial Agent will let players explore "the underbelly of the Empire" and will be using high-tech gear to help them with their infiltration and assassination. Let the speculation begin.</p><p>This leaves two unannounced classes, and we have a suspicion there'll be news on them before too long. For now, though, check out the first screenshots of the Imperial Agent below.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a class="thickbox" title="General Screenshot" href="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12964orig.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="General Screenshot" src="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12964thumb.jpg" alt="General Screenshot" /></a> <a class="thickbox" title="General Screenshot" href="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12965orig.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="General Screenshot" src="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12965thumb.jpg" alt="General Screenshot" /></a> <a class="thickbox" title="General Screenshot" href="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12966orig.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="General Screenshot" src="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12966thumb.jpg" alt="General Screenshot" /></a> <a class="thickbox" title="General Screenshot" href="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12967orig.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="General Screenshot" src="http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/12967thumb.jpg" alt="General Screenshot" /></a></p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/revealed-imperial-agent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-4990713291457752819Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:59:00 +00002010-05-16T12:02:26.090-07:00Senior Writer, Drew Karpyshyn, fills us in on writing the Jedi knight class storyline and background.<br /><br /><blockquote><p>Let’s start this blog off with an introduction. My name is Drew Karpyshyn. I was the lead writer on the original <i>Star Wars</i>™: Knights of the Old Republic™ game, as well as the author of several <i>Star Wars</i>™ novels. And I’m here to tell you about the Jedi Knight character class.</p> <p>Now, anyone who’s familiar with my novels <i>Darth Bane: Path of Destruction</i>, <i>Darth Bane: Rule of Two</i> and the upcoming <i>Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil</i> might be surprised to hear I’m working on the Jedi Knight class. But I was excited to step away from the dark side so I could embrace the challenge of writing the “good guy”. (Or “girl,” of course.)</p><a name='more'></a><p>And let’s be honest: the Jedi Knight is *the* iconic character in this universe. Nothing says <i>Star Wars</i> like a brown-robed figure brandishing a shimmering energy blade of righteous destruction. The Jedi Knight is the classic take-charge, smite-evil, save-the-girl action hero. We’re all familiar with Luke Skywalker, of course. But he wasn’t the only lightsaber wielding champion of virtue to flip, spin and somersault his way across the big screen. Young Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu both proved you can kick ass and take names while still valiantly battling to uphold the ideals of the Jedi Code.</p> <object height="300" width="535"><param name="movie" value="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/themes/swtor/en/assets/mediaPlayerInterior.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="title=undefined&amp;description=undefined&amp;source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight02_580x325.jpg&amp;fullscreen_source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight02_full.jpg&amp;comment_url=/media/screens/jedi-knight-2#comments&amp;download_1=header|Jedi Knight,thumb|null,filesize|1.04MB,resolution|1600x900,url|/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight02_full.jpg&amp;lang=EN&amp;age_gate=0"><embed src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/themes/swtor/en/assets/mediaPlayerInterior.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="title=undefined&amp;description=undefined&amp;source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight02_580x325.jpg&amp;fullscreen_source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight02_full.jpg&amp;comment_url=/media/screens/jedi-knight-2#comments&amp;download_1=header|Jedi Knight,thumb|null,filesize|1.04MB,resolution|1600x900,url|/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight02_full.jpg&amp;lang=EN&amp;age_gate=0" height="300" width="535"></embed></object> <p>Ah, the Jedi Code. That’s where things get interesting, isn’t it? Because the Jedi are more than just unstoppable Force warriors. They’re symbols; they embody an ideal. The Code dictates that a Jedi’s actions must be driven by logic and reason. <i>There is no emotion, there is peace</i>. </p> <p>Nice theory. In practice, however, it’s never that simple. Jedi Knights strive for mental, physical and spiritual perfection, but they’re still human. (Well, not just human, but you know what I mean.) They’re not infallible, and meting out justice in a dangerous galaxy sometimes means getting your hands dirty.</p> <p>You see, combat is never a problem for the Jedi Knight. Acrobatic lightsaber moves, unleashing devastating Force attacks and back-round kicking opponents in the face are second nature. But what happens when a sworn enemy surrenders and begs you for mercy? You *know* letting him live is going to come back and bite you. Unfortunately, slicing an unarmed opponent in half sort of violates everything the Jedi stand for. So, do you let him live? Or do you bend the rules – just this once – for the greater good?</p> <p>Suppose you don’t kill him. What if he offers you power in exchange for letting him go free? You can use that power for good. Make the galaxy a better place. The Jedi Council might disapprove, but they’re not out here on the front lines fighting for their lives day in and day out, are they?</p> <p>Maybe that’s what the Jedi need. Someone with a bit more of an edge. Someone willing to push the limits. Someone willing to cross the lines and battle the Sith on their own terms.</p> <p>Only once you start down that path, it’s sometimes hard to turn back. Maybe the true heroes are the ones who resist the easy way out. Maybe the Code is what gives the Jedi their enduring strength. Maybe honoring its tenets under all circumstances is the only way to achieve ultimate victory over the dark side.</p> <object height="300" width="535"><param name="movie" value="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/themes/swtor/en/assets/mediaPlayerInterior.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="title=undefined&amp;description=undefined&amp;source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight01_580x325.jpg&amp;fullscreen_source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight01_full.jpg&amp;comment_url=/media/screens/jedi-knight-2#comments&amp;download_1=header|Jedi Knight,thumb|null,filesize|1.04MB,resolution|1600x900,url|/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight01_full.jpg&amp;lang=EN&amp;age_gate=0"><embed src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/themes/swtor/en/assets/mediaPlayerInterior.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="title=undefined&amp;description=undefined&amp;source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight01_580x325.jpg&amp;fullscreen_source=http://cdn-www.swtor.com//sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight01_full.jpg&amp;comment_url=/media/screens/jedi-knight-2#comments&amp;download_1=header|Jedi Knight,thumb|null,filesize|1.04MB,resolution|1600x900,url|/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20091030_JediKnight01_full.jpg&amp;lang=EN&amp;age_gate=0" height="300" width="535"></embed></object> <p>But the path of uncompromising virtue is a hard road. Take the whole “Jedi must avoid emotional attachments” thing. Love, romance – the Council has decreed these feelings must be denied. Yet after the heat of battle, is it so wrong to seek comfort in the arms of another? Is it better to live a life of solitude and loneliness, or to admit your true feelings and keep your secret affair hidden from those who would pass unfair judgment?</p> <p>These are the kinds of questions you will face when you play the Jedi Knight. The galaxy needs a savior. The light side needs a champion. What kind will you be? Are you a paragon of virtue; the shining example the Council holds up to show the rest of the galaxy? Or are you a renegade, defying both Code and the Council as you purge Sith from the galaxy?</p> <p>Whichever path you choose, just be sure to keep your lightsaber handy. I have a feeling you’re going to need it.</p> <p>Drew Karpyshyn<br />Senior Writer</p></blockquote>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/writing-jedi-knight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-6891831968352338530Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:55:00 +00002010-05-16T11:58:09.462-07:00The latest class, the Jedi Knight, was just revealed on the official SWTor.com site.<br /><blockquote><p>For thousands of years the Knights of the Jedi Order have been the guardians of peace and justice in The Old Republic. Through disciplined training and meditation, the Jedi Knights achieve perfect union of body and mind, allowing them to meet any situation with focused, fearless attention. Strengthened by the Force, they are able to turn this training into brilliant displays of lightsaber combat inspiring allies and disheartening those who would see the Republic fall.</p> <p>Access the latest <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet">HoloNet</a> entry now to see a full profile of these heroic <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/jedi-knight">Jedi Knights</a>, including videos showing them in action! Also, be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media">Media</a> section to get downloadable screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers!</p></blockquote><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/classes/jedi-knight/ss1_800x450.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 293px;" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/classes/jedi-knight/ss1_800x450.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/revealed-jedi-knight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-3517613758496850272Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:43:00 +00002010-05-16T11:43:34.646-07:00<p>It was announced that applications for Game Testing (Beta) are taking place for Star Wars: The Old Republic today.</p> <p>Check out the post <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20090929_001" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>To jump straight to the signup page, click <a href="http://www.swtor.com/tester" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>The site has been struggling as it has been down for a while today. Bioware also saying that they had been humbled by the interesting they have gotten for Game Testing.</p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/beta-test-signups-have-begun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-6401014176671122071Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:39:00 +00002010-05-16T11:42:16.218-07:00<p>This week’s fan friday has brought us details about the next planet revealed in SWTOR. That planet is Coruscant.</p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20090911_002" target="_blank">here</a> to see the annoucement</p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/coruscant" target="_blank">here</a> to see the Holonet page</p> <p>Here are some new images that showcase the planet:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/screens/coruscant-1"><img class="alignnone" title="Coruscant1" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20090911_Coruscant01_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/screens/coruscant-screen02"><img class="alignnone" title="Coruscant2" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20090911_Coruscant02_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/screens/coruscant"><img class="alignnone" title="Cosuscant3" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20090911_Coruscant03_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/screens/coruscant-0"><img class="alignnone" title="Cosuscant4" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ss/SS_20090911_Coruscant04_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/concepts/coruscant"><img class="alignnone" title="Coruscant5" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ca/CA_20090911_Coruscant01_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/concepts/coruscant-2"><img class="alignnone" title="Coruscant6" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ca/CA_20090911_Coruscant02_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/concepts/coruscant-1"><img class="alignnone" title="Cosuscant7" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ca/CA_20090911_Coruscant03_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/media/concepts/coruscant-0"><img class="alignnone" title="Coruscant8" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/ca/CA_20090911_Coruscant04_90x90.jpg" alt="" height="90" width="90" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pJVk5qoXLco&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pJVk5qoXLco&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><br /></p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/planet-overview-coruscant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-8699191614535389269Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:36:00 +00002010-05-16T11:39:00.019-07:00<p>Here is the YouTube video of the Trooper and the reveal of planet Coruscant.<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OtNs4hXRu7I&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OtNs4hXRu7I&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object></div> <p>Things from the Video that are confirmed.</p> <ul><li>Able to visit Coruscant</li><li>Crafting</li><li>Harvesting</li><li>PvP</li><li>Economy</li><li>Auction House</li><li>Ingame trading</li><li>Social Features</li></ul> <p>Here is a direct quote, “Everything you would expect in a Triple A MMO, will be in the game”.</p> <p>From looking at the video also, I would say that there is still alot of work to be done on the game. I didn’t see any form of complex AI in there, as alot of the Mobs we just standing there shooting at each other. But its already been stated that the game will not be out this year but they are hoping to start beta testing soon.</p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/coruscant-footage-from-pax-conhere-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-1297427776296099114Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:23:00 +00002010-05-16T11:25:03.720-07:00<p>The next class that has been announced for Star Wars: The Old Republic is the Sith Warrior. This was the official announcement by AmyCrider:</p> <blockquote><p>Attention Members of the Empire!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about the Sith Warrior by checking out the <a href="http://gamescom.gamespot.com/story/6215526/star-wars-the-old-republic-updated-qanda-the-sith-warrior" target="_blank">GameSpot Sith Warrior Q&amp;A</a> with Creative Director James Ohlen and Associate Lead Designer Emmanuel Lusinchi.</p></blockquote> <p>Check out the GameSpot interview for some further discussion about the class. Good look into what they have planned for the class.</p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/sith-warrior-revealed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-6635405383649868995Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:18:00 +00002010-05-16T11:22:45.713-07:00The latest Fan Friday Feature is an article about creating the smuggler and it's a great read. You can find the article <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swtor.com/news/article/20090807_001">here</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/classes/smuggler/images/ss1_800x450.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 546px; height: 307px;" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/en/classes/smuggler/images/ss1_800x450.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/creating-smuggler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-5739480887081340029Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:14:00 +00002010-05-16T11:16:45.747-07:00<p><strong>Homeworld of the Sith</strong></p> <p>The earliest Sith lived on the red, dusty planet of Korriban, determined to grow strong despite the inhospitable climate. Their success culminated in a bold civilization, made stronger when dark Force-users arrived and interbred after being driven out of the early Jedi Order. This ancient Sith civilization eventually became a superpower and challenged the Republic during the Great Hyperspace war. Their defeat drove a handful of survivors into deep space where they regrouped and rebuilt, determined to return. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/screen01_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Korriban1" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/screen01_131x99_holonet.gif" alt="" height="99" width="131" /></a><a href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/screen02_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Korriban2" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/screen02_131x99_holonet.gif" alt="" height="99" width="131" /></a></p><a name='more'></a><p>Over time, the new Sith Empire lost its way back to Korriban, until a visit a few centuries ago by two Jedi returning from the Mandalorian wars. Turned to the dark side, the two Jedi, Revan and Malak, attempted to reclaim the Sith’s legacy in the known galaxy, but turned on each other and self-destructed.</p> <p>The true Sith Empire, governed by a thousand-year-old Dark Emperor, wisely waited, and returned to the known galaxy only when completely prepared to defeat the Jedi and the Republic.</p> <p>Retaking the holy planet of Korriban as a top priority, the Sith re-established the glorious Sith Academy and began training a new generation of Sith to inherit their dark legacy and seize their birthright as the true rulers of the galaxy.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/concept02_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Korriban3" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/concept02_131x99_holonet.gif" alt="" height="99" width="131" /></a> <a href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/concept03_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Korriban4" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/korriban/concept03_131x99_holonet.gif" alt="" height="99" width="131" /></a></p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/planet-overview-korriban.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-6044636348990018945Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:12:00 +00002010-05-16T11:13:29.092-07:00<p>Seeing though there are a few new bits of info floating around this week. So I thought I would do a bit of a recap on new info that has come to light.</p> <ul><li>Game is only being released on PC.</li><li>Human’s are not the only playable race.</li><li>You can play as a “Grey Jedi”.</li><li>Several classes will have healing capabilities via skill branches.</li><li>Don’t need a healer for Solo play.</li><li>Healing will be unique in SW:TOR.</li><li>Able to upgrade weapons and armors, makes characters look unique.</li><li>Personal, Class and Galactic story arcs.</li><li>Maybe be possible to skip conversations in game.</li><li>PvP is optional</li><li>Planets will be Very Large</li><li>Planets have zones, not confirmed if the world s divided by loading screens</li><li>Will be able to form Guilds</li><li>Combat has been designed towards PvP</li><li>Combat system is more fast paced then traditional mmo combat.</li><li>Companions will react to your actions in-game.</li><li>The Bounty Hunter will have more then one ability the uses the Jetpack.</li></ul>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-random-information.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-8645625526321606532Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:10:00 +00002010-05-16T11:11:02.834-07:00<p>Here are a few images from gameplay footage that was in the latest Web Documentary. Thanks to <a href="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/" target="_blank">CVG</a> for posting these. Check out a few below.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218897.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Force Choke" src="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218897_thumb300.jpg" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218895.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Sith1" src="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218895_thumb300.jpg" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218845.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="SithBounty" src="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218845_thumb300.jpg" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218862.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Sith2" src="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218862_thumb300.jpg" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218861.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Sith3" src="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218861_thumb300.jpg" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218893.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="BountyHunter" src="http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_218893_thumb300.jpg" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></a></p> You can see the full gallery <a href="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=219790" target="_blank">here</a> at the bottom of the page.http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/gameplay-screenshots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-3384873691873700879Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:05:00 +00002010-05-16T11:07:04.946-07:00<p>Take a look at these Screenshots from the game. They show you what some of the abilities are for the smuggler class. These were posted by <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/member.php?u=131918" target="_blank">Jinx</a> in the post <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=33345" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <ul><li style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><a href="http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7862/36932225.png" target="_blank">Smash (Sith)</a></li><li style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><a href="http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/791/34190978.png" target="_blank">Force Choke (Sith)</a></li><li style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><a href="http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6276/58356921.png" target="_blank">Electro Dart (Smuggler)</a></li></ul> <p>Interesting seeing the descriptions. Seems that each move is a CC move. Electro Dart would be similar to a Rogue’s sap in WoW, Choke and Smash are CC abilities also. Waiting to see what other abilities are also planned. From what has been announced and shown so far, I’m left with alot of questions regarding abilities.</p> <ul><li>Are these the only abilities we get?</li><li>Do we start with these abilities straight away?</li><li>Are there more that haven’t been shown yet?</li><li>Do abilities get unlocked as you progress higher through the levels?</li></ul> <p>The list goes on.</p> <p>Wonder if they will follow the WoW style of leveling where you get upgrades to that skill every few levels and once in a while get a new ability. Could even be possible that we get every skill when we start, but as you level you get points to place into any ability and make it more powerfull. Guess we’ll just have to wait until things become a bit more clearer regarding how abilities will be gained or even if there are any more.</p>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/sith-and-smuggler-abilities-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-1135197896813030545Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:57:00 +00002010-05-16T11:01:55.341-07:00Today game developer DamianSchubert gave us some new details about what type of advancement system we will see in TOR.<br /><br /> <blockquote>The design team believes that one of the hallmarks of both great Bioware products and of the strongest MMOs is a solid character progression system. By this, we think characters should get stronger, they should gain more flexibility (i.e. more abilities or other choices to make in combat), and they should be presented with different avenues for character development within their class.<br /><br /> There are multiple ways to build an advancement system in an MMO. We did indeed choose to go with a level-based system for SW:TOR. It seemed to be the best system to align with our other goals for the game, including the story progression elements. Our version of advancement gives greater returns for questing and story than simply killing critters.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /> Regarding the grind: level systems aren’t inherently bad, and in fact are a lot of fun in a lot of games, both MMOs and not. A leveling system (and indeed, any advancement system) becomes a grind when it is poorly tuned – when it’s too slowly paced, when its uneven (i.e. ‘hell levels’), when the rewards are poorly paced (i.e. no rewards between levels 35-39 but several at level 40), or when the advancement system acts as a barrier between you and what you really want to do. When this happens, people stop just enjoying the game and start looking for ways to maximize their advancement efficiency. This is when people start talking about there being a ‘grind’. Put another way, the ‘grind’ is a symptom of a bigger problem, that being the act of progressing your character isn’t inherently fun on its own.<br /><br /> Again, this is no way limited to level-based systems – I’ve certainly played MMOs without levels where players ‘grinded’ up their skills, their abilities, or their faction reputations, among other things. Still, we’re pretty sure we have a handle on how to keep the advancement path smooth but interesting, and advancement rate is one of the things that we’ve been asking our players about in all of our internal playtesting.</blockquote>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/star-wars-old-republic-leveling-system.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5949054753132934810.post-695685947928858502Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:55:00 +00002010-05-16T10:56:13.460-07:00<p>Here is an interview with Derron Ross, the animation supervisor for Bioware. He discusses some of the behind the scene’s details on the creation of the Cinematic footage from E3 and also about Bioware’s animation department. 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A small group of survivors fled to another star system, put their dark past behind them, and founded the Jedi Order. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/tython" target="_blank">Read more….</a></p> <p>Here are some images from the Holonet:</p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/tython/screen04_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Tython1" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/tython/screen04_131x99_holonet.gif" alt="" height="99" width="131" /></a> <a href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/tython/concept03_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Tython2" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/tython/concept03_131x99_holonet.gif" alt="" height="99" width="131" /></a> <a href="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/tython/concept02_800x450_holonet.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="Tython3" src="http://cdn-www.swtor.com/sites/all/files/planets/tython/concept02_131x99_holonet.gif" alt="" height="99" width="131" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Making of Tython</span></span><br /><object data="http://media.ign.com/ev/embed.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="270" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://media.ign.com/ev/embed.swf"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"><param name="flashvars" value="vgroup=starwars_makingoftython_020209&amp;object=816935"></object></div><div style="width: 480px;"><a href="http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/816935/bioware-mmo-project/videos/starwars_makingoftython_020209.html"><br /></a></div>http://starwarstorblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/planet-overview-tython.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob)0