Swtor

[Corran]

Toht... what do you mean "If i played hello kitty".... done you mean "When i play" ......... we all know it a game you love

 

[Ctuchik]

PVE servers are like WAR, pvp well it's like Camlann on cammy I suppose

No, pvp servers are not FFA, they are like WoW's pvp server.

 

[old.Tohtori]

Toht... what do you mean "If i played hello kitty".... done you mean "When i play" ......... we all know it a game you love

The hidden cthulhu meanings and world domination subtexts make it the most BA game in the universe

 

[Cyradix]

meanwhile at the deathstar...

 

[svartalf]

A Few Questions About Crew Skills
Can you have as many different crew skills as you want?
Or do the different crew members have to specialise at things?
So do you need a few characters to cover all of the crafting skills?
Do crew members get points in skills, or do you get them?

 

[Aada]

Wife just let me order a new m11x for Christmas, chuffed to bits

 

[Corran]

A Few Questions About Crew Skills
Can you have as many different crew skills as you want?
Or do the different crew members have to specialise at things?
So do you need a few characters to cover all of the crafting skills?
Do crew members get points in skills, or do you get them?

You get 3 crew skills. . . you get the points and all the crew members can contribute towards it. You get all 3 skills at same time. You can pick any skill mix you want BUT there a restriction in that you can have just 1 crafting skill.

eg: you can have
1 craft skill, 1 gathering skill, 1 mission skill
1 craft skill, 2gathering skill,
1 craft skill, 2 mission skill
2 gathering skill, 1 mission skill
3 gathering skill

etc

Of course if you want to be self reliant you make sure you take the right gathering skill to go with your craft skill etc

 

[Ctuchik]

Oooooooor, you could get 3 gathering skills, sell everything on the AH for silly cash and then laugh as you buy the finished product and still earn a bigger profit then if you would have crafted and sold yourself.

 

[cHodAX]

Oooooooor, you could get 3 gathering skills, sell everything on the AH for silly cash and then laugh as you buy the finished product and still earn a bigger profit then if you would have crafted and sold yourself.

I heard that wasn't possible, 3 gathering skills that is. Was I informed wrongly?

 

[Cyradix]

Early Game Access* for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is only a few days away! Starting December 13, 2011, The Old Republic will begin emailing invitations to start your Early Game Access. Invitations will be sent throughout the Early Game Access period offering rolling access to the game in the order in which you redeemed your Pre-Order Code, so be sure to check your email inbox!
To ensure that players can get into the game as quickly as possible when their Early Game Access begins, we are now allowing everyone who has redeemed a Pre-Order Code at our Code Redemption Center to pre-load the game to their computer.
In order to download the game client before Early Game Access begins, you need have already logged into your account and redeemed your Pre-Order Code. Once you have done this, you can download the game client by clicking on “My Account” in the upper-right of the window and then click “Pre-Order.” On your Pre-Order page, click the large button that says “Download Game Client” to begin download of the game!
If you participated in our recent Beta Testing Weekend between November 25th and 28th and still have the game client installed, you will be able to patch this client instead of re-installing by simply launching your client, logging in and allowing the download to complete. If you did not participate in the November 25th – 28th Beta Weekend, first uninstall the Game Testing Client and then re-install to ensure your game client will function correctly during Early Game Access.
Learn more about how to get ready for Early Game Access!
If you haven’t pre-ordered Star Wars: The Old Republic yet, you still have time. Visit our Pre-Order Page, secure your copy of the game and redeem your Pre-Order Code at the Code Redemption Center to pre-load the client and qualify for Early Game Access.
If you have any issues installing or patching the game client for The Old Republic, check visit the Customer Service Support section for information and assistance.
*Customers who redeem their Pre-Order Code at the Code Redemption Center prior to launch will be able to pre-load the Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Client before the official Game launch. Pre-loading the Game does not grant you access to the Game. Pre-Ordering the Game only allows you access to the Early Game Access period and your Color Crystal. Early Game Access may be up to 7 days. The length of your Early Game Access depends on the date and order in which you redeemed your Pre-Order Code. In order to continue playing the Game after the Early Game Access period, you must redeem your official Game Product Registration Code at the Code Redemption Center.

 

[Corran]

I heard that wasn't possible, 3 gathering skills that is. Was I informed wrongly?

only restriction I know off is 1 crafting skill. And i tried to read as much as i could about it.

3 mission skills could be interesting. Rare receipes and the rare components for the top level gear. Crafting is somewhat easier then old Daoc crafting from what i saw so reckon I have a ton of alts to do some collecting etc for it. Especially at higher levels when things can take hours to complete

 

[Cyradix]

the 7 days part is a bit odd though...

 

[svartalf]

Thanks for the crafting info Corran & co.

 

[Cyradix]

bit more on crafting : http://www.starwarsmmolevelingguide.com/crafting-guide/

 

[Corran]

aye - that 7 days seems to be more like a fuck up in regards to the old 22nd release day in europe. But then as said before. Nothing a games company does surprises me now days.

 

[Cyradix]

7 days thingy seems to be real : http://twitter.com/Rockjaw


@RockjawStephen Reid
Early Game Access *starts* on December 13th. Emails will be sent on the day you get access.

 

[Corran]

Hmmm re: Early Access.Wonder if they starting it on the 13th instead of the 15th now to get everyone at least 5 days (or at least 3 days instead of just 1)

This is the following from the email sent to me:

Early Game Access* will begin on December 13th at 7:00AM EST, 2011 and ends on December 19th, 2011 at 10:01PM EST. During this time, we will be emailing invitations to join Early Game Access based on the order in which you redeemed your Pre-Order Code. Pre-load the game client now, so you're ready to play when your Early Game Access invitation arrives. Note that download time can vary and may take awhile.

edit: seems cyradix beat me as i typed

 

[svartalf]

7 days thingy seems to be real : http://twitter.com/Rockjaw


@RockjawStephen Reid
Early Game Access *starts* on December 13th. Emails will be sent on the day you get access.

Here is the FAQ he wants us to read:

If I am a member of a guild through the Pre-Launch Guild Program and have fulfilled all the requirements for import into the Game, will my guild be imported in time for Early Game Access?

All pre-launch guilds that are successfully imported to the Game will be notified of which server they have been placed on prior to Early Game Access. Once Early Game Access begins, the first character you create on the assigned server will be automatically invited to join your guild. You can choose to accept or decline the invite. If declined, you will be invited again each time you create a character on that server, unless you select the option to ignore future invites. Visit the Guilds FAQ for more details.


Will I see my digital items such as my Pre-Order Color Stone or the digital items associated with my Digital Deluxe Edition or Collector’s Edition during Early Game Access?

Everyone who has pre-ordered Star Wars: The Old Republic and redeemed their Pre-Order Code on our Code Redemption Center will be able to access and use their Pre-Order Color Stone during Early Game Access. To get your Color Stone, visit a mailbox in-game and pick up your in-game mail. Digital items associated with the Digital Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition will be available once you have redeemed your official Game Product Registration Code, and will be sent to you via in-game mail.

Starting at Early Game Access, digital items associated with the Digital Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition will be available once you have redeemed your official Game Product Registration Code, and will be sent to you via in-game mail.

If I pre-order Star Wars: The Old Republic but don’t purchase or obtain the full version of the Game, may I continue to play past the Early Game Access period?

The Game officially launches on December 20th, 2011 at 12:01AM EST (Pacific: December 19th, 9:01PM PST; European: December 20th, 05:01AM GMT, 06:01AM CET). There will be no ‘grace period’ post launch in which those who are in Early Game Access will be able to continue to play the Game without completing the following required steps for launch:

• 1. Fill out your contact information
• 2. Set up minimum 3 - maximum 5 security questions to protect your SWTOR account
• 3. Redeem a Product Registration Code (This is different from your Pre-Order Code. Your Product Registration Code is the code tied to the official Game.)
• 4. Sign up for a recurring subscription or enter a Pre-Paid Game Time Code

You will have the option of completing these steps during the Early Game Access period so that you are ready to play upon the Game’s official launch.


Can I download the Game Client in my own language?

The Game launcher supports English, French and German. You can change the language displayed by clicking the small icon on the lower-left of the launcher, and then selecting the language from a drop-down menu. This will change the language both in the launcher and in the Game.


How long does it take to download the Game Client?

Your download time will vary according to the speed of your internet service provider. Download speeds are not constant and vary by location. The size of the final Game Client is approximately 27GB when fully installed. You should ensure you have adequate free space on your hard disk before completing your download.


Where can I download the Game Client from?

The Game Client can be downloaded from your Pre-Order Page on StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com. To access this page, login to your SWTOR account, click “My Account” in the upper-right corner of the window and click “Pre-Order” from the right-hand menu. From there, click the “Download Game Client” button to download the Game Client to your computer.


What is pre-load and when will I be able to pre-load the Game?

Pre-load is the act of installing and downloading the Game Client before the Game’s official launch. Pre-loading the Game does not grant you access to the Game.

Customers who redeem their Pre-Order Code or Product Registration Code for Star Wars: The Old Republic prior to launch will be able to pre-load the Game Client before launch. To access the game at launch, you must redeem your Product Registration Code at the Code Redemption Center.

You must have the Game Client installed on your computer in order to play. If you want to have the Game downloaded in time for Early Game Access, be sure to redeem your Pre-Order Code now so that you can start pre-loading the Game right away! Learn more about ways to prepare for Early Game Access here.



What if I pre-order the day before the Game’s launch?

The length of your Early Game Access time will depend on when you redeem your Pre-Order Code and how quickly you are able to download and install the Game before the official launch of the Game. Your download time will vary according to the speed of your internet service provider. Download speeds are not constant and vary by location. The size of the final Game Client is approximately 27GB when fully installed. You should ensure you have adequate free space on your hard disk before completing your download.

Finally, Early Game Access will end shortly before Star Wars: The Old Republic officially launches on December 20th, 2011 at 12:01AM EST (Pacific: December 19th, 9:01PM PST; European: December 20th, 05:01AM GMT, 06:01AM CET). We will be bringing down all servers for a short period of time before the launch of the Game. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launch.


Do I have to uninstall my testing client?

We encourage anyone who has taken part in our Game Testing Program prior to the November 25th Beta Weekend to uninstall their previous client before installing the final Game Client. You can uninstall your Game Testing Client by following these steps:

• 1. Click on the Start bar and open up your “Control Panel”.
• 2. Under “Programs” select “Uninstall a Program” (Windows 7) or “Add or Remove Programs” (Windows XP).
• 3. Select “Star Wars – The Old Republic”.
• 4. Right Click on the title and select “Uninstall” (Windows 7) or “Remove” (Windows XP).
• 5. Follow all the uninstall steps to remove the game from the PC.
• 6. Make sure the following directories no longer exists (or are empty):
  • • C:\Program Files (x86)\EA\BioWare\Star Wars – The Old Republic
  • • C:\Program Files (x86)\BioWare\Star Wars – The Old Republic

Note:If you did not see an entry for Star Wars – The Old Republic in your program list, please try the following…

• 1. Click on the Start bar and open up Computer.
• 2. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\BioWare\ and locate the “Uninstall Star Wars – The Old Republic.exe” file and launch it.
• 3. Follow all the uninstall steps to remove the game from the PC.

How much Early Game Access time do I get?

The order in which you will gain entry into Early Game Access is dependent on how early you burned your Pre-Order Code at our Code Redemption Center. The earlier you burned your Pre-Order Code, the earlier you will be granted entry into Early Game Access.

The length of your Early Game Access time will also depend on how quickly you are able to download and install the Game before the official launch of the Game. Your download time will vary according to the speed of your internet service provider. Download speeds are not constant and vary by location. The size of the final Game Client is approximately 27GB when fully installed. You should ensure that you have adequate free space on your hard disk before completing your download.

Early Game Access will end shortly before Star Wars: The Old Republic officially launches on December 20th, 2011 at 12:01AM EST (Pacific: December 19th, 9:01PM PST; European: December 20th, 05:01AM GMT, 06:01AM CET). We will be bringing down all servers for a short period of time before the launch of the Game. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launch.


When does Early Game Access begin?

Early Game Access will begin on December 13th, 2011 , 7:00AM EST (Pacific: December 13th, 4:00AM PST; European: December 13th, 12:00PM GMT, 1:00PM CET), seven days prior to the official launch of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The length of your Early Game Access period will vary depending on the order in which you redeemed your Pre-Order Code. The speed of your download of the Game may also affect when you start playing.


What is Early Game Access?

Early Game Access for Star Wars: The Old Republic (the “Game”) is an opportunity for those who have pre-ordered the Game and redeemed their Pre-Order Code at our Code Redemption Center to start playing before the Game’s official release.


When does Early Game Access end?

Early Game Access will end shortly before Star Wars: The Old Republic officially launches on December 20th, 2011, at 12:01AM EST (Pacific: December 19th, 9:01PM PST; European: December 20th, 05:01AM GMT, 06:01AM CET). We will be bringing down all servers for a short period of time before the launch of the Game. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launch.


After Early Game Access ends, will I get to continue to play my character?

Yes. All characters created during Early Game Access will continue to be available in the live Game. There will be no ‘grace period’ post launch in which those who are in Early Game Access will be able to continue to play the Game at launch without completing the following required steps for launch:

• 1. Fill out your contact information
• 2. Set up minimum 3 - maximum 5 security questions to protect your SWTOR account
• 3. Redeem a Product Registration Code (This is different from your Pre-Order Code. Your Product Registration Code is the code tied to the official Game.)
• 4.Sign up for a recurring subscription or enter a Pre-Paid Game Time Code

You will have the option of completing these steps during the Early Game Access period so that you are ready to play upon the Game’s official launch.

What do I need to do in order to get Early Game Access?

The only way to be granted Early Game Access is to pre-order Star Wars: The Old Republic and redeem your Pre-Order Code at our Code Redemption Center prior to the official release of the Game. Once you have reserved your copy of the Game, redeem the Pre-Order Code you receive.

Learn more about ways to prepare for Early Game Access here www.swtor.com/early-access.


How will I know when I’ve been granted Early Game Access?

Starting December 13, 2011, 7:00AM EST (Pacific: December 13th, 4:00AM PST; European: December 13th, 12:00PM GMT, 1:00PM CET), The Old Republic will begin emailing invitations to start your Early Game Access. Invitations will be sent throughout the Early Game Access period offering rolling access to the Game in the order in which you redeemed your Pre-Order Code, so be sure to check your email inbox!

To see your Early Game Access status, log in to swtor.com and visit My Account Pre-Order.


What do I do if I experience problems downloading the Game Client and cannot gain entry to Early Game Access?

Contact the BioWare Customer Service team with any problems you are experiencing in downloading the Game Client.

Can I give my Pre-Order Code to someone else?

Yes, but only if you have not already registered it to your own Star Wars: The Old Republic account. Once a Pre-Order Code is attached to a Star Wars: The Old Republic account it is locked to that account. Pre-Order Codes that are redeemed on our Code Redemption Center are locked to the account through which the code is redeemed adn cannot be transferred.

 

[Nate]

Everywhere I've read it says up to 5 days so don't think everyone will get 5 days at least. I reckon CE's should get the first 2 days, they spent a lot of money for that.

 

[cHodAX]

Everywhere I've read it says up to 5 days so don't think everyone will get 5 days at least. I reckon CE's should get the first 2 days, they spent a lot of money for that.

That would be penalising people like me who paid 60 quid on day one, why should someone who bought CE 3 months later get more early access than me? I paid my money without playing beta and I deserve as much early access as anyone.

 

[cHodAX]

That would be penalising people like me who paid 60 quid on day one, why should someone who bought CE 3 months later get more early access than me? I paid my money at the very first opportunity and without playing beta so I deserve as much early access as anyone.

 

[Nate]

They paid like £140 didn't they? A lot more then our standard editions anyway.

 

[Corran]

So what if they pay that. They paying extra and getting extra. They get what they paid for. The stuff they get doesnt come free. If they wanted CE and wanted to be sure to get alot of early access then they should have ordered in the first couple months and not wait till near release just incase they didnt like the game.

 

[Cyradix]

If you are wondering about your SWTOR copy :


@RockjawStephen Reid
In Europe, copies of SWTOR will be available at retail starting on December 15, 2011.


@RockjawStephen Reid
Origin will be sending out digital keys from the 16th.

 

[Roo Stercogburn]

Just got an email from Bioware, looks like early start begins on 13th now, not 15th - unless their email droid has fecked up.

"Early Game Access* will begin on December 13th at 7:00AM EST, 2011 and ends on December 19th, 2011 at 10:01PM EST."

 

[Cyradix]

it's correct... the 13th at 13:00 CET (or noon GMT for you )

 

[old.Tohtori]

Have to check my mail at home, pre-order CE here and redeemed code on 6th of september i believe. Should get some game in before santamas

 

[LordjOX]

So what if they pay that. They paying extra and getting extra. They get what they paid for. The stuff they get doesnt come free. If they wanted CE and wanted to be sure to get alot of early access then they should have ordered in the first couple months and not wait till near release just incase they didnt like the game.

Indeed. That is what paying extra means, you get more stuff or other privilegies

 

[rynnor]

Sweeet! Early early start sounds good to me!

 

[Calaen]

Yup, I'm so excited I could die right now !!!!