Ylliarus Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) I am confused, because in the Roadmap as well as in the patchnotes for patch 5.5 it says the the event is supposed to last from October 10th to October 17th, but... lookie lookie what I have found ingame when hovering over the EXP or CXP bar: From one of my toons on the Shadowlands: https://imgur.com/a/hTwkw From one my toons on my main server the Red Eclipse: https://imgur.com/a/nRgfm If you divide 744 hours by 24 hours that comes out on roughly 31 days, which would signify the event will end by the information provided on this timer on November 17th. This made me think and I already see what the problem is, there is to be another Double event when the United Forces server merges occur. That will happen on October 8th, so the entire week after that we will get the Double event which should end the 17th of November. But... the game probably didn't recognise that it's supposed to be two seperate events and made it all one long event, namely starting from 10th of October and ending 17th of November. All fine and good but here is my passionate plea to Bioware right now: don't change this, please, keep it as it is. You know how amazing it will be to have a Double EXP, CXP and Warzone event going on for an entire month? Rename this bug into the United Forces Preperation Double EXP, CXP and Warzone Event and pretend it was intended to last this long from the start! We players will appreciate it a thousandfold and it will be so cool to have this event last this long! Edited October 16, 2017 by Ylliarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessara Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 They have previously had the in game timer value exceed what they've posted and the double xp has turned off on the posted date, not the in game timer. Sorry. I'd like for it to continue as well but I'm pretty sure it'll automagically shut off on Tuesday, Oct. 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylliarus Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 They have previously had the in game timer value exceed what they've posted and the double xp has turned off on the posted date, not the in game timer. Sorry. I'd like for it to continue as well but I'm pretty sure it'll automagically shut off on Tuesday, Oct. 17th. Really? I hadn't noticed this bug in a previous event but I definitely believe you if it was the case. Damn, and here I was hoping so fiery that there was a bug that would make the event last until November the 17th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessara Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Really? I hadn't noticed this bug in a previous event but I definitely believe you if it was the case. Damn, and here I was hoping so fiery that there was a bug that would make the event last until November the 17th As I recall, specifically it was the DvL event where this occurred. I remember thinking, awesome the double xp is going to last for like a couple weeks after the event ends ... and it didn't. I was sad. If I'm wrong about this event and it continues past tomorrow I'll be quite happy about it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobDaCool Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) I wish it lasted a month as I've only been able to play about 3 hours over the past week. Ah well, it's not BioWare's fault I have to leave my house for my job. Edited October 16, 2017 by TheRobDaCool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylliarus Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 As I recall, specifically it was the DvL event where this occurred. I remember thinking, awesome the double xp is going to last for like a couple weeks after the event ends ... and it didn't. I was sad. If I'm wrong about this event and it continues past tomorrow I'll be quite happy about it though! Maybe if we show we'd really love it for this event to continue past tomorrow Bioware will listen to us and turn it into the United Forces Preparation Event? I'm hopeful and keeping my fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Spc Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I wish it lasted a month as I've only been able to play about 3 hours over the past week. Ah well, it's not BioWare's fault I have to leave my house for my job. Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylliarus Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Same. From what I hear from both this thread and Reddit it indeed seems to be a bug that keeps recurring during Double EXP/CXP and Warzone events (albeit I haven't encountered it during them before myself). Still, maybe Bioware would be kind enough to actually make the ingame timer be the true one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshvara Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I hope it's up for a month! Devs shed some light on this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylliarus Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) I hope it's up for a month! Devs shed some light on this thing. It's 07:41 AM in Austin now so shht, the Devs are still sleeping! When they do wake up it would be nice to have some clarity, aye I hope so much someone was meant to put in 17th of October in as the end date of the event but accidentally did November the 17th and that they won't be able to change it haha Edited October 16, 2017 by Ylliarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khartu Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I, too, think a month would have been the better choice. And, really, hate to say it but CXP rate at double feels about right for a casual altoholic player. It's going to be a drag when it reverts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMulls Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 It would be awesome for it to last a whole month. Although, from my perspective, I get a little annoyed that they do double CXP and double XP at the same time. Creates a situation where you have to choose which to do. Level alts to 70 (and miss the double CXP on your current 70s) or grind CXP on your current 70s (and miss out on double XP for the lower alts). At least with the event lasting a month, we would have time to level alts and grind CXP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylliarus Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 I, too, think a month would have been the better choice. And, really, hate to say it but CXP rate at double feels about right for a casual altoholic player. It's going to be a drag when it reverts. Yeah especially with the Dailies having been reverted to their way too low but normal values it will be such a huge drag to do it and grind alts to 300. I wished the event was longer because I could really use a bit longer to push a few more toons to level 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Post EricMusco Posted October 16, 2017 Dev Post Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hey there, In checking with the team, it should end on 10/17 as noted on the in-game events page. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUXs Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hey there, In checking with the team, it should end on 10/17 as noted on the in-game events page. Thanks! You should convince them to extend it until you update existing content with better CXP rates. That is the plan right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etain_Skirata Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I too, would love for it to last for the whole month. Then I could have time to actually level up some of my toons that need EXP, then I could work on gaining rank with CXP. I've barely gotten a chance to play because of college work. One whole week is never long enough. I think every event that doesn't regularly occur, should last for a month to give people time to actually accomplish things, but that's just my 2 credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekkakuski Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Nice, I had problems with game at Tuesday after patch so i played 6h double cxp before I go to plane an come to Rodos. I go back home at Wednesday so I misse whole 2xCxp-week... Edited October 16, 2017 by Rekkakuski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floplag Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 As a returning player thats going down this road, i heartily agree, extend it. Its a simple quick easy fix to a known problem that needs to be addressed. I will be far more encouraged to actually make that effort as it stands, whereas leaving the grind in place will only encourage me to skip it on the lats entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarova Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hey there, In checking with the team, it should end on 10/17 as noted on the in-game events page. Thanks! Booo! I jest of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieAlteHexe Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hey there, In checking with the team, it should end on 10/17 as noted on the in-game events page. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBatemanJ Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Add me to the list of ppl who hope it doesn't end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshvara Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hey there, In checking with the team, it should end on 10/17 as noted on the in-game events page. Thanks! Noooooooooooooooo!!! *With echoing voice noise* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebdar Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hey there, In checking with the team, it should end on 10/17 as noted on the in-game events page. Thanks! First thing Eric, don't worry the Event is working as intended. The Road Map info "was meant to be fairly general":D Second thing i want to THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SWTOR REBEL DEV TEAM. GO DEV REBELS. E(A)mpire must(will) FALL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riftgrinder Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) To echo what the others have said: I would love for it to remain in place. Gives me a reason (and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one) to revisit one of the best parts of the game once more: class stories. And once the server merges happen I don't see how I would be able create new characters (for quite a while), considering I have almost 30 in total, with a character limit of 18 per server. E: From what I gather, you have no plans to increase the character cap for those who will go over it? At least not at the moment? That means we have three choices this November: 1) we start deleting (beloved) characters, 2) we wait for a solution (that might never come) or 3) we just suck it up, knowing we will never be able to create a new character until we can afford to buy enough Character Slot tokens. Edited October 16, 2017 by Riftgrinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heal-To-Full Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Yeah, extending it at this point would be great. CXP rewards are still broken, and mostly downward. Until you get new values in, a flat 2x for everything is a good fix that will keep players interested. This way we both want to play now because of the 2xp and have something to look forward to with the new rates. Otherwise, once it's over, time to take it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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