Dev Post BruceMaclean Posted May 7, 2014 Dev Post Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hi again everyone! I’m here to provide an updated look at the upcoming Summer of SWTOR in light of our recent Galactic Strongholds announcements. The biggest changes to our Summer plans outside of Galactic Strongholds are Game Update 2.8. Here’s a look at the next four months including that update (and not including the May 4th, May 11th, and July 15th rewards deadlines already mentioned in Galactic Strongholds letter): Game Update 2.8: on June 10th Nar Shaddaa Casino. For the first time, players are invited to the casinos on Nar Shaddaa to try their luck on the slot machines. Credits can be used to purchase tokens, which in turn can be used on slot machines. Lucky winners will receive certificates that can be traded in for unique rewards that will only be distributed during the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event. This event will run from June 10th to August 19th.Double Fleet Requisition, Warzone Comms, and Credits from PvP matches. For three weeks at a time, events will run that yield increased rewards for participating players. Galactic Starfigher will grant players double the Fleet Requisition and double the credit rewards they would normally get. Warzones will similarly give players double the standard Warzone Comms and double the credit rewards. The increased rewards only apply to the rewards on the scorecard at the end of matches, not the rewards you get from daily/weekly missions. The Starfighter event will run from 2.8 – 2.8.1. The Warzone event will be active from 2.8.1 – 2.8.2.Groupfinder Operations Overhaul. Story Mode Operations will be more accessible to endgame players (levels 50 – 55). The Operations section in the GroupFinder window will list available Operations on a pre-determined schedule, rotating in different Operations every few days. Players who meet the level requirement of the Operation will be Bolstered, removing the requirement for endgame gear. Rewards have also been improved, making this a great opportunity for players to earn Ultimate Commendations and experience new content. These operations will also be for 16-man mode to ensure faster queue times (both 8 and 16 man need 2 tanks and that is typically the gating factor). 16-man is also more forgiving to mistakes and should increase the chances of a successful group.Nightmare Mode Dread Palace. Face the ultimate challenge, the Dread Masters in their palace with new Nightmare Mode mechanics and difficulty.Nightmare Dread Fortress update. The NM Fortress difficulty buff will be removed. All of the new NM Fortress mechanics are still in place but it should now be more accessible to larger groups. Fair warning: the unique title for defeating Nightmare Fortress with the buff present will never again be available to those who don’t unlock it prior to this game update. Two New Starfighter Variants will be available to pilots on both sides of the conflict. The Skirmisher Gunship fills a sniper role and brings dogfighting capabilities to the table, while the Assault Bomber is a heavy fighter that focuses on either mines or drones.The usual host of additional features, including some graphics improvements and class balance changes. Events! We will be running every one* of our major recurring events over the period between 2.8 and 2.9. Events include: Double XP WeekendGree EventBounty Contract Week *Except the Rakghoul Resurgence. Obviously, the Rakghoul plague was completely eliminated the last time, and the galaxy is absolutely safe from another outbreak. Right? Game Update 2.9 is still on for August 19th with our expanded feature set for Galactic Strongholds Subscriber Early Access. The team is making great progress on Strongholds and we are very excited to share this with you. It’s worth noting that Game Update 2.9 will include the next exciting chapter in the Forged Alliances story arc, and we have a lot of folks working on something very big for later this year that I have yet to give details on. May the Force be with you, Bruce Maclean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klintrin Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Double credits and Warzone comms looks awesome...very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjonxb Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 [*]Nar Shaddaa Casino. For the first time, players are invited to the casinos on Nar Shaddaa to try their luck on the slot machines. Credits can be used to purchase tokens, which in turn can be used on slot machines. Lucky winners will receive certificates that can be traded in for unique rewards that will only be distributed during the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event. This event will run from June 10th to August 19th. A 2 month event? Will this be a one time thing or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUXs Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 A 2 month event? Will this be a one time thing or something? Same question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Awesome stuff to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkjunior Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Bolstered SM's? Oh boy. I can only imagine the type of reception this will get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Bolstered SM's? Oh boy. I can only imagine the type of reception this will get. SM's are easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTHC Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Yay, a credit drain and a very compelling reason to continue avoiding using Group Finder to queue for operations (without a fully premade group). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakarosTarsus Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Okay, now they are just Jawa Facing us with the Rakghoul event - it's coming and be ready for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinc Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So much for getting any info on the higher level expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle_BR Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hmm was expecting something different but oh wells! Nothing wowing me in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienEyeTX Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Looks good. Thanks for the update! Looking forward to the casino event and return of the Gree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So much for getting any info on the higher level expansion. I'm shure we will get Info in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle_BR Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm shure we will get Info in August. Expected it before August.. Especially for e3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZETA_SCORPII Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 SM's are easy. Thanks captain obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienEyeTX Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Expected it before August.. Especially for e3. You really think this game will have a presence at E3? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle_BR Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 You really think this game will have a presence at E3? Really? Got to have hope hahaha. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexasaniaalex Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So, as I said, they will not add any. NiM + event? Omg, really? Just be honest, new team do nothing and suck from patch to patch. Even at first year SWTOR team added more new things than BW now. And where is information about another Addon that all expected? I see only new useless things for CM,everytime just tonsof CM and NO CONTENT! BW start do something o you will lose half of your population. I undertstand that many of 'fans' like to write everytime 'oh, its so exciting, oh thank you, oh,oh,oh' and they need only Sims at SW universe. But is it really good position for SWTOR? If you think that way, so...As i said, you will lose players like at summer 2012. But this time you woldnt have chance to change everything, cause SWTOR is already f2p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks captain obvious. Thanks Lt Shiny Sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazerxxx Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 TL:DR: 2.8 NiM Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andryah Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) A 2 month event? Will this be a one time thing or something? I would imagine it will depend on how well it is received. If players slather it with the ever popular internet "stink eye" then maybe they moth ball it after it runs the first time. If on the other hand, players are objective and constructive about the event.. then we likely will see it again. Edited May 7, 2014 by Andryah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znihilist Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 First time you hear this from me: meh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celwinn Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Something coming later this year? Intrigued I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZETA_SCORPII Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Not impressed SWTOR, not impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celwinn Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 A 2 month event? Will this be a one time thing or something? When he said Nar Shaddaa Casino, I immediately thought this was a promo for Strongholds. (It does fit the timeline, with the end ending on August 19th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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