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SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Composing the Sith Inquisitor
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Originally Posted by HallowedMarcus View Post
Jedi Consular and Trooper are missing so far Sean .
Perhaps you missed Damion's blog: Happiness is a Warm Gun.
 02.05.2010 09:14 AM
SeanDahlberg 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...
 02.05.2010 09:08 AM
SeanDahlberg 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…
 02.05.2010 08:59 AM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Threat of Peace, Issue #25
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Originally Posted by McKhan
First!

Treaty of Peace is a great comic and an excellent "world presentation" for the game to come. But we need more stuff Sean!!!!
It's definitely coming, McKhan. You can read more about that in this thread.
 01.29.2010 09:08 AM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Threat of Peace, Issue #25
The twenty-fifth issue of Threat of Peace™ begins in the heat of the fight between the Jedi and the Sith in Dantooine’s crystal caves. Lord Baras confronts Satele Shan with the fact that her Master was responsible for the attacks that threatened the peace process. When Satele hesitates, Lord Baras tries to urge her towards the dark side, even as Master Dar’Nala screams at Satele to strike the Sith Lord down…

Check out the latest issue of Threat of Peace now.
 01.29.2010 09:03 AM
SeanDahlberg General Discussion -> Friday's Update [January 29th, 2010]
Hey everyone,

It’s only a few hours till tomorrow’s update but I wanted to go ahead and post this now. Tomorrow’s update will be Threat of Peace #25. We realize some may be a little dismayed by this, especially after all of the updates we were having towards the end of 2009.

While we have announced our target launch window, we also realize there is a lot of information to release between now and then. We met with the development team soon after returning from the holiday break and discussed some of the information we want to release. In going over that, we decided to wait on a few things to ensure we are giving the community the most accurate information possible. We understand that pretty much everyone would love to have all the information about The Old Republic now but we wouldn't be serving the community properly if we told you all about a particular feature or mechanic only for it to be completely different than the way we explained it when The Old Republic releases.

We definitely have some new reveals and announcements coming up but I wanted to inform everyone that our next couple of updates won't be those. And while I'd like nothing better than to tell you what is on the horizon, I can't for the very same reason as I talked about above. We have a plan on what information we want to release and when we want to release it but we always make sure the rest of the team is confident with the information we are releasing before we put it out there.

We know that some of you come here weekly and some even daily no matter what information we release because you enjoy interacting with the community. But we also know that some come here for new information and we want to make sure you get that when it is made available. Here are our suggestions on making sure you know what's going on with The Old Republic if you don't wish to check the forums.
  • Sign up for The Old Republic newsletter. Starting this month, we plan on sending them out at the end of each month highlighting any updates that have occurred. We will also send out "Community Alerts" for any major announcements that are released usually within a few hours of that announcement being made.
  • Follow us on some of the more popular social networks where we bring that information to you. We have pages on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube.
  • Get our updates in your RSS Reader. We have RSS Feeds for our News Section, Media Section, and our HoloNet updates.
Like I said, we understand that some may be upset with this news and we definitely encourage getting feedback from the community, to include constructive criticism. We just ask that you read over your posts before hitting "submit" to ensure they are not violating any of the rules and guidelines of this community.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.
 01.28.2010 10:13 PM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Designing the Dark Side
Downloadable versions of Developer Dispatch 5 are now available:

http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/...per-dispatch-5
 01.22.2010 05:36 PM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Onslaught of the Sith Empire
A new holorecord in the Jedi Archive tells the story of the Sith Empire’s surprise attack at the start of the Great War over 28 years before the Sacking of Coruscant. Master Gnost-Dural notes the brilliance of the Imperial military’s carefully orchestrated assault which put the Republic at a disadvantage for the duration of the conflict.

BTC 28 – Centuries after being driven into exile, the Sith Empire returned from deep space to launch the most calculated military assault in Republic history. Strategically revealing its attack in a menacing manner, the Sith struck fear into the hearts of the Republic’s defenders even while orchestrating surprise attacks at carefully targeted locations across the galaxy. When the Republic fleet rushed to respond, they discovered the Sith had established puppet governments on several planets in the Outer Rim. Surrounded by enemies and traitors, the Republic fleet was forced to scatter, allowing the Sith Empire to sweep through most of the Outer Rim without further challenge. The Empire’s initial victories put the Republic at a disadvantage for the duration of the Great War.

Watch the sixth Timeline holorecord, Onslaught of the Sith Empire, narrated by actor Lance Henriksen.

You can also download a high resolution version of this video.
 01.22.2010 09:46 AM
BrianArndt Character Classes -> Does Bioware have an Empire bias?
We aren't biased at all to either side but we only release content we feel is ready to show. Hope that clears some things up.

and for the record, I plan on playing a Republic Trooper first
01.21.2010 12:27 AM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> In what ways have you experienced the STAR WARS universe?
In what ways have you experienced the STAR WARS universe?
 01.15.2010 08:59 AM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> Which of the revealed planets in STAR WARS: The Old Republic is your favorite?
Which of the revealed planets in STAR WARS: The Old Republic is your favorite?
 01.15.2010 08:54 AM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> Which of the classes are you most excited to play?
Which of the classes are you most excited to play?
 01.15.2010 08:51 AM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> What type of clothing or armor fits your character?
What type of clothing or armor fits your character?
 01.15.2010 08:50 AM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Target Launch Window for The Old Republic
While we have not announced a specific date, we can confirm that we are targeting a spring 2011 release for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. 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.
 01.12.2010 10:06 AM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Top Secret: Dossier on the Imperial Agent!
Senior Writer Alexander Freed divulges some of the secrets of the life of the Imperial Agent!

http://www.swtor.com/news/blog/20100101_001

... and now Sean is going back to bed; Happy New Year (and new Decade) everyone!
 01.01.2010 08:59 AM
BrianArndt News and Announcements -> Designing the Dark Side
Merry Christmas!
 12.25.2009 11:15 AM
SeanDahlberg 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.
 12.25.2009 08:44 AM
SeanDahlberg 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.
12.18.2009 09:02 AM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> The Sands of Tatooine
Far in the Outer Rim, the sands of Tatooine bake beneath the glare of two bright suns. Small pockets of barely civilized communities dot the desolate landscape, surrounded by the endless expanse of barren dunes and rocky canyons that have silently slain so many of those who ventured out into desert. Among the small shantytowns and settlements that persist, travelers may find shelter from the brutal climate, but trust is as rare as water on this lawless world. Visitors and locals alike must constantly watch their backs in 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.
 12.18.2009 08:55 AM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> The Final Two Classes Revealed!
Fans of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will be in for a treat this week! Several magazines in North America and Europe will have articles that not only talk about The Old Republic but also reveal our final two classes: the Jedi Consular and the Sith Inquisitor!

We will be updating the HoloNet with information about both of these in December, but in the meantime, feel free to participate in discussions within the class areas for both the Jedi Consular and Sith Inquisitor.
 11.23.2009 04:41 PM
SeanDahlberg 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/
 11.06.2009 09:13 AM
SeanDahlberg News and Announcements -> Writing the Jedi Knight
Senior Writer Drew Karpyshyn offers his thoughts on writing the Jedi Knight class storyline.

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Let’s start this blog off with an introduction. My name is Drew Karpyshyn. I was the lead writer on the original Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic™ game, as well as the author of several Star Wars™ novels. And I’m here to tell you about the Jedi Knight character class.

Now, anyone who’s familiar with my novels Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, Darth Bane: Rule of Two and the upcoming Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil 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.)
Read the entire blog!
 11.06.2009 08:55 AM
SeanDahlberg Imperial Agent -> The Imperial Agent Revealed!
And the next class reveal is…

For those of you who may have attended or read reviews from the Electronic Arts European Press Tour that happened earlier this week, you already know the answer to this. It’s the Imperial Agent!

The Imperial Agent is heavily inspired by several classic Star Wars characters such as Zam Wessel and Grand Moff Tarkin. Imperial Agents work behind the scenes to get the work of the Empire done. Specializing in high-tech gear, the Imperial Agent always has the right tools at the right time. They use abilities of subversion and subterfuge to infiltrate and assassinate enemies of the Sith Empire with deadly efficiency. Players who choose to be Imperial Agents in The Old Republic (TOR) will see the underbelly of the Empire in a whole new light.

Stay tuned for the Imperial Agent’s HoloNet update next week. In the meanwhile, join the speculation on the Imperial Agent’s class forums!


UPDATE: IncGamer has some screenshots up, too:

http://www.incgamers.com/News/19490/...imperial-agent

... as well as our very own Darth Hater:

http://darthhater.com/2009/11/06/imp...n-perss-event/
 11.06.2009 08:54 AM
ErickAdams Jedi Knight -> Jedi Knight Discussion and GameSpot Q&A
Be sure to check out the GameSpot Q&A with Senior Content Producer Dallas Dickenson, and Senior Game Designer William Wallace.

They talk extensively about what is was like working on the Jedi Knight, and some of what we have to look forward to!

Enjoy!

~Erick
10.30.2009 12:49 PM
ErickAdams Jedi Knight -> Jedi Knight Discussion and GameSpot Q&A
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.

Access the latest HoloNet entry now to see a full profile of these heroic Jedi Knights, including videos showing them in action! Also, be sure to visit the Media section to get downloadable screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers!
 10.30.2009 11:25 AM
SeanDahlberg General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion
I would like to reiterate the following from the original post for those of you experiencing issues.
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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.
09.30.2009 01:03 PM
SeanDahlberg General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion
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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.
 09.30.2009 12:03 PM
SeanDahlberg General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion
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Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg
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.
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!
 09.30.2009 10:48 AM
SeanDahlberg General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion
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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.
 09.29.2009 09:30 AM
SeanDahlberg General Discussion -> Game Testing - Questions and Discussion
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Originally Posted by GamewizX View Post
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).
 09.29.2009 09:12 AM
SeanDahlberg 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!
 09.29.2009 08:59 AM
AmyCrider 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.
 08.19.2009 02:06 PM
SeanDahlberg 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!
 08.14.2009 11:41 AM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> How many MMOs have you played before?
How many massively multiplayer online games have you played before?
 07.24.2009 03:05 PM
ErickAdams 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
07.18.2009 12:01 PM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> Why will you play STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™?
Why will you play Star Wars™: The Old Republic™?
 06.26.2009 09:31 AM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> How did you first learn about STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™?
How did you first learn about Star Wars™: The Old Republic™?
 06.26.2009 09:29 AM
SeanDahlberg 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!

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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!
06.19.2009 06:23 PM
SeanDahlberg 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.
 05.31.2009 03:22 PM
JesseSky STAR WARS Discussion -> Ewoks Vs Jawas who wins?
You can't stop a sandcrawler with a bunch of sticks and rocks.
 05.21.2009 09:50 AM
SeanDahlberg Trooper -> Trooper Revealed!
Trooper Class Revealed!
We are excited to reveal the next playable character class in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – the Trooper!

The Trooper is an elite combat specialist in the Republic military armed with heavy blaster rifles and nearly impenetrable armor designed by the military’s top engineers. Trained to beat almost any odds, the Trooper battles deep behind enemy lines to carry out precise, hard hitting strikes against the enemy, with a barrage of blaster-fire and a few carefully aimed firebombs. Even Sith Lords are wise to think twice before engaging in combat with the Trooper—this is what it means to be one of the Republic’s finest.

Learn more about the Trooper class and check out the latest Trooper inspired wallpapers!

In conjunction with this announcement, GameSpot conducted an interview with Principal Lead Writer Daniel Erickson and Lead Combat Designer Damion Schubert.
 05.08.2009 10:22 AM
SeanDahlberg General Discussion -> Welcome to the STAR WARS: The Old Republic Community!
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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.

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Originally Posted by AuronStarglider View Post
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.

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Originally Posted by Vidgamer View Post
The link to the search took me to a Yahoo search, not the TOR forum search.
Links fixed.[/url]

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Originally Posted by chargersoccer View Post
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.
 05.05.2009 07:21 PM
AmyCrider Roleplay and Play-by-Post -> General Role Playing Help/Questions/Advice Thread
This thread has been stickied!
 05.04.2009 08:05 AM
SeanDahlberg 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.
 05.02.2009 01:38 PM
SeanDahlberg 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.
 05.02.2009 01:38 PM
SeanDahlberg 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.
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 05.02.2009 01:37 PM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> What is your favorite content on the STAR WARS: The Old Republic website?
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Originally Posted by SeanDahlberg
What is your favorite content on the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ website?

Here are some examples of these content pieces:
I updated the original post to give examples of each option.
 04.17.2009 05:40 PM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> What is your favorite content on the STAR WARS: The Old Republic website?
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Originally Posted by Thogrin
Webdocs likes Making-of Thython !
That is a developer dispatch.
 04.17.2009 04:35 PM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> What is your favorite content on the STAR WARS: The Old Republic website?
What is your favorite content on the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ website?

Here are some examples of these content pieces:
 04.17.2009 04:33 PM
KyleGarner General Discussion -> Quests you want to see in game
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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.
 04.14.2009 07:31 PM
KyleGarner 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?
 04.13.2009 09:47 PM
SeanDahlberg 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.
 03.21.2009 04:28 PM
SeanDahlberg Surveys and Polls -> What aspects of MMOs are you most into?
Discuss what aspects of MMOs you are most into.
 03.15.2009 04:31 PM
KyleGarner General Discussion -> Quests you want to see in game
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Originally Posted by NoirKnight
- ... someone has placed a bounty on you! Under an assumed name you accept the bounty on yourself, and bring "proof" of your kill to the person who posted the bounty trying to figure out why someone wanted you dead.
Quite interesting... Good irony!
 12.02.2008 01:58 PM
KyleGarner General Discussion -> Quests you want to see in game
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Originally Posted by _TiTAN_
This is one thing type of mission I wish would happen.

Lets say it's late, and very few people are on. You take a quest from your contact and it is timed... "Quick! I need you to get to X spot and help the Republic/Sith Soldiers defend thier downed ship! Don't Let me down!" 10 min timer starts ticking away...
Mmm interesting... a quest that hunts you down.
 12.02.2008 01:35 PM
KyleGarner General Discussion -> Quests you want to see in game
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Originally Posted by Jabba
Kill 10 boar- ...I mean Rancors.

...

Of course, for ToR, all quests will be of a heroic standard, so the urgency of these quests would have to be stepped up, so, maybe, 'Deliver Vital War Plans to Colonel Falo without being seen by Sith Spies'.

...
Nice. Like it!
 11.21.2008 10:14 AM
KyleGarner General Discussion -> Quests you want to see in game
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Originally Posted by Gregthegen
"An Ancient Sorrow"

Darth "-----", The republic soldier that you tortured gave us some interesting ideas as to the possible location of Darth Revan, with the sighting of the Ebon Hawk in the Alderaan system, I am sending you to investigate the rumor, eliminate the Ebon Hawk's current owners, and bring it back to me.

Do not fail me as your predecessor "LUKEPAWNSHAXORZ" did, we are still cleaning up his remains from the sides of the starport.
<disclaimer>Cannot gaurantee any content which may or may not make it into the game nor confirm any cannon which may or may not exist.</discaimer>

Hmmmm... this sounds interesting, keep going... perhaps an escape pod or two? Other ideas?
 10.23.2008 12:48 PM
SeanDahlberg For Newcomers -> Social Networks: Facebook, MySpace, etc
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Originally Posted by Jeriicho
Lets get some videos up on YouTube!
Won't be too long...
10.22.2008 04:46 PM
SeanDahlberg For Newcomers -> Social Networks: Facebook, MySpace, etc
For those of you like me who are on social networks probably more than anything else on the web (aside from these forums, of course ), here are definitely some pages you might want to add.

Star Wars: The Old Republic on...
 10.22.2008 11:49 AM
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