Dev Post EricMusco Posted February 19, 2020 Dev Post Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) Hey everyone, We will be taking the servers offline on February 20, 2020 to deploy Game Update 6.1a. Details: DATE: February 20, 2020 TIME: 6:00AM - 8:00AM PST (1400 - 1600 GMT) VERSION: 6.1a Patch notes will be available on Thursday, here: http://www.swtor.com/patchnotes. Thank you for your patience as we maintain Star Wars™: The Old Republic™! Edited February 19, 2020 by EricMusco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerileth Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Patch notes available prior to 6 am PST Thursday? o.O Yea, I didn't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Post EricMusco Posted February 19, 2020 Author Dev Post Share Posted February 19, 2020 Hey folks, Here are the changes coming tomorrow, they will be fully published on the web tomorrow to coincide with the launch of the patch. The starting area of Korriban no longer has a floating platform.Republic players on the Mission “The Task at Hand” will find it much more clear where they need to find General Daeruun.Players who qualified for the 5-year Distinguished Veteran Reward: Galactic Alliance Statue will find a new make-good decoration in their mailbox.Corrected an issue which caused some items to have an Ossus Reputation requirement to equip.Corrected an issue where Operation broadcast messages would not display in some circumstances.Darth Malgus will no longer show up as “Darth Malgus Unhooded” in the subtitles of the final cinematic of Onslaught. -eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeTacoCat Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that these are the most pressing changes needed in SWTOR at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omeru Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) While you are claiming fixing things when are you actulally fix juggernaut warmonger utility bug instead of lie about it? You posted as you fixed it like 2 months ago while not actually fixing it. Edited February 19, 2020 by omeru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammaclar Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Will there be a fix for the dark side imperial choice for the Mek-Sha Heroic Mission a Matter of Respect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nee-Elder Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that these are the most pressing changes needed in SWTOR at the moment. Typically, the most "pressing" issues require far more time, discussion, & testing. This is just a little mini-patch of probably super "easy" coding that BioWare knew could be hotfixed real fast and with low-risk. I know everyone loves to theorize (and fantasize) about some grand conspiracy, but the harsh reality with any MMO is that Dev Teams are constantly between code rocks (bugs) and content hard-places (blunders) . They have to prioritize and think long-term, neither of which the playerbase is ever completely clued into....much to our collective chagrin. --- Players who qualified for the 5-year Distinguished Veteran Reward: Galactic Alliance Statue will find a new make-good decoration in their mailbox. . That ^ is very much appreciated (as long is it's not just some re-skinned mini-pet lol /tease ) and honestly u guys (and gals? ) need to always remember how the little gestures/details tend to go a longgggg way toward maintaining loyal subscriber morale. Edited February 19, 2020 by Nee-Elder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xina_LA Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Is there any ETA on fixes to some of the worst Alderaan stronghold bugs, such as the usually absent taxi and the starting point terminals that don't work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlBuzzard Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Hey folks, Here are the changes coming tomorrow, they will be fully published on the web tomorrow to coincide with the launch of the patch. The starting area of Korriban no longer has a floating platform.Republic players on the Mission “The Task at Hand” will find it much more clear where they need to find General Daeruun.Players who qualified for the 5-year Distinguished Veteran Reward: Galactic Alliance Statue will find a new make-good decoration in their mailbox.Corrected an issue which caused some items to have an Ossus Reputation requirement to equip.Corrected an issue where Operation broadcast messages would not display in some circumstances.Darth Malgus will no longer show up as “Darth Malgus Unhooded” in the subtitles of the final cinematic of Onslaught. -eric For whatever it's worth: TYVM. Old fashion bug squashing is always a VERY good thing for everyone ! And it IS very much appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuvonDrake Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 From the Ghastly Eyrie I can see to the ends of the world, and from this vantage point I declare with utter certainty that these are the changes needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMasterAlex Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that these are the most pressing changes needed in SWTOR at the moment. Seriously, they left the vents broken for literally months before fixing them, ruining countless ranked matches, and stuff like this gets hotfixed instantly. It's insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJudeAbides Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 So what ninja changes will be coming in this patch? What new brilliant "features" that have only been seen and approved by the most elite players in the game are coming? A 100% increase in all boss damage output in NIM raids? A nerf to Sage/Sorc heals as an added "F U" to people who play those classes? How about a nerf to all DPS classes except Vanguards/Powertechs, who actually get a buff? How about down-scaling all PVPers to level 70 in "old" warzones and arenas (which is all of them)? I'm sure they'd love that. How about giving all Gunships 1 HP and no shields in GSF, while also nerfing their DPS? They're the new glass cannon... without the cannon. I'm sure whatever it is, we will all be awestruck by the sheer brilliance of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimasterjac Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Can we please keep the floating platform? It has become a sacred site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaticFringer Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Just so it's here too... will Guild SHs be fixed to appear on the Guild boards? No one has been able to list their Guild SH since the Alderaan patch. I wouldn't think it'd be a hard fix depending on what caused it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nee-Elder Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Seriously, they left the vents broken for literally months before fixing them, ruining countless ranked matches, and stuff like this gets hotfixed instantly. It's insane. No, it's called the spiderweb of CODE. I'm sure you glossed over my post on page 1 , just so you could hurry-up-and-post-some-sarcastic-rage!!!!! (as if that type of petulant attitude ever does anything other than repel most rational humans, much less a skeleton-crew Dev Team hampered by ugh EA budget ) My unsolicited advice to you: Research C++ code and/or take some courses on Coding in general, to gain a higher understanding. Then your actually warranted criticisms should have greater impact on the criticized. --- Can we please keep the floating platform? It has become a sacred site. In SWG , we had similar accidental glitches that became permanant fan-fixtures. (and sometimes even varied per server) ...But since SWTOR isn't a 'sandbox' type game, these fun quirks probably don't work unfortunately. p.s. Great SIG quote! Best scene in Ep. 8 too, imo --- No one has been able to list their Guild SH since the Alderaan patch. I wouldn't think it'd be a hard fix depending on what caused it. QFE and this guy ^ gets it! Edited February 20, 2020 by Nee-Elder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yojadi Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 All these amazing new fixes, how about fixing that 8 year old bug where all of my cloaks get stuck in my body. Or cutscenes bugs like how my provenance is missing the top part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quething Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 and the starting point terminals that don't work? All starting point terminals in all strongholds are bugged, this is not unique to Alderaan. Only the character who unlocked the stronghold to begin with can use them, and the choice made by that character then applies to your whole Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyrahl Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Can we acknowledge the global cooldown issue?Hitting a button and getting a reaction has been a standard for nearly all games.It was smooth and fine pre ability charges, whatever changed with the GCD system still isn't perfect.Whether its ability charges or to do with phase 1 PTS GCD issues, either way, it really needs fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrosw Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 A handful of fixes every week is better than no fixes every week, so I am happy that you continue with fixing the game. And while these fixes are not really what forum lurkers want, they are clearly aimed at majority of (casual/new) players that might have no idea what the hell it is on Korriban, or what to do in a quest, or what just happened in the operation without any warning. Some keep forgetting that the vocal minority that bothers to read or even post on forums is, indeed, a minority of players that play the game. And while I agree that vents killing you in ranked match needs to be fixed yesterday and Warmonger bug on Jugg is annoying (to the point I specced out of it on all my 6 juggs) and let us not start talking about class balance... The majority of players are casuals who probably have no idea what the Ranked PvP is (and don't go there) and is happy when they can clear a story mode ops (and have no intention of ever setting the foot to master mode). They like questing on planets, slowly collecting gear, running some vet FPs or SM opses, do an event and maybe finish a conquest on a char or two. Those guys are the majority, like it or not, and fixing bugs for them should also be prioritized, especially if it is something easy to do. A good first impression is crucial, it is easy to lose a player when he encounters a bug very early in a few days of game. It is not so easy to lose a player when they already invested significantly into game (time, money, friendships). So while I am not really happy with what got fixed, I fully understand why. Also the sooner they fix the bugs that even casual gamers can spot, the more time time they can spend later for fixes that the veteran players ask for. I mean, I do not want to hurry the devs, but please please could we get some preview of planned changes to classes that were hinted with sorcerer/healer changes that did not make it to 6.1? Just to have something to argue about on forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banderal Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 ... Dev Teams are constantly between code rocks (bugs) and content hard-places (blunders) I think "Bugs and Blunders" would be a great name for a role playing system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahwassa Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Can Sorc/Sage healers PLEASE get better tacticals or can you improve the ones we have? And our set bonus needs a buff too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirana Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I think "Bugs and Blunders" would be a great name for a role playing system. Or a guild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaharbagh Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Patch notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteYoda Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I saw that floating platform today for the first time.. I admit i stood there for a minute trying to work out *** it was for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTergon Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Patch notes? servers are down, and the notes still aren't up...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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