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Thread: official Lucas Arts press release on the expansion pack

Excess3
Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:15 am
#1

You all know about it, but here is the official Lucas Arts press release. Its not news worthy enought to linky.
http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swgalaxies_ep3/

I think its funny that we hear all this from sources outside the developers. You would think they would have put up the news first or at least at the same time. Myabe they don't care about us paying players 'cause they already got us (don't mind that last remark, I am feeling unusually bitter about all of this)



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nerfherder321
Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:25 am
#2






Excess3 wrote:
You all know about it, but here is the official Lucas Arts press release. Its not news worthy enought to linky.
http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swgalaxies_ep3/

I think its funny that we hear all this from sources outside the developers. You would think they would have put up the news first or at least at the same time. Myabe they don't care about us paying players 'cause they already got us (don't mind that last remark, I am feeling unusually bitter about all of this)






they probably feel that they dont need to (that people wuold look at IGN or others to do their work, its not their job to tell everyone anyway... thats why Game websites and news were invented...created... whatver







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garvin
Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:28 am
#3


I actually have a theory (my own personal opinion with no verification) that maybe last weeks FF was suppose to be a big announcement about theExpansion and the combination of the Expansion with the CU. I have a feeling that everything in the IGN article and the LA press release was suppose to be covered in that FF, including the screen shots, but something happened last minute (I'd guess an approval issue) that pulled the plug/delayed the intended FF's (I think there were multiple meant to come out) and instead give us that "other" FF that has been "burned from my memory"that pretty much bombed...


If I had to make a prediction (and again, don't read to much into this as I have NO confirmation or extra info), I'd say this Friday we'll see a FF that is based on the Expansion info + CU update. And whatever we do see, it's likely that was the one meant for last week.


It would make sense that this is the case as it's likely both IGN and LucasArts both had their announcements pre-scheduled, so whether or not SWG's announcement got delayed for whatever reason, those other sites would still post their pre-approved announcements.


I believe this way because of SWG's past track record. In the past when they've been "scooped", the have tended to come out with some type of statement or announcement within 24 hours. Besides TH's quick and dirty announcement, they have been fairly quiet, which gives me the impression they are taking more time to make a much bigger announcement, and what better stage then the weekly FF where it's traditional to show screenshots and such.


Again...just my crazy theory...

Message Edited by garvin on 03-10-2005 10:55 AM



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JohboBocal
Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:53 am
#4










Again...just my crazy theory...






Wouldn't be the first time your crazy theory came true.

Message Edited by JohboBocal on 03-10-2005 11:42 AM




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RagNoRock5x
Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:55 am
#5

clicky for u



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Axzl
Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:30 pm
#6

Garvin....just using my brain now.....why would they put a Friday Feature on the new CU/Expansion thingy when I've got the Screenies and more info than what TH will give us on these other websites...

I'm sorry but a Friday Feature on this will probably piss more folks off that think SOE should have said something about it before everyone did...when they could be bringing out some more info on weps, armor, AT-ATs, newer faction perks, etc...(I was going to insert a mad/witty/sarcastic comment here but I think I'm already on the verge of being banned 'cause I said "piss")

Ragin Wookies, New Planet, New Starfighter, Space Mining...sounds like a $10 download to me...but then again the only thing I WANT is the CURB (don't care if the devs get pissed...ain't like we haven't been for a long time)...sorry for the RANT...just extremly mad that I can't log in right now cause they broke something else...of course all I got to do when I log in is......well when i think of something I'll let you know...

TH? WHERE'S OUR Smuggler and Commando URBs? (insert length of wait timer here)


This just in from Austin, Texas:::::::::::::::
Due to the recent FUEL costs rising in the US, SOE has announced that they will be cutting back on the alloted fuel in ALL Commando Flamethrowers...reducing the Damage and Capping it to 200 per shot, speed will be increased for reloading times with a min of 10.2, flamesingle and flamecone will now shoot in short bursts instead of a single stream of flame thus increasing our MISS rates...further details will be announced next week after we push the change thru live servers!


Sorry for the rant guys....just extremely peeved!
-M



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Karlee Smith -Noob with a Gun! - Starsider
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JohboBocal
Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:42 pm
#7






Axzl wrote:

Sorry for the rant guys....just extremely peeved!
-M





I feel your pain, a well as most I believe. Although you may not like it, or maybe because you don't like it, we will most likely get a FF on this stuff. Sorry, but it would seem like it. But hopefully we will get partially some of what you want; CURB info - "weapons, armor, AT-ATs, newer faction perks, etc...".


Oh, your too nice when you say "sounds like a $10 download", I'd say not more than $5, but oh well.


As stated in other posts, I am a complete moron for still expecting some great changes, but I'm willing to be a moron for a bit longer. I hope (don't know why, but I do) that there will be much more regarding the expansion than has been revealed so far. Atm, it suckss, imo. But I'm willing to wait (but not much longer if they TRUELY intend on releasing this in May???) and hope to see better things revealed.


What more can I say, I mean I agree with you, but I WANT things to come out right, although after over 2 years of wating, I don't know why.




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garvin
Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:42 pm
#8








Axzl wrote:
Garvin....just using my brain now.....why would they put a Friday Feature on the new CU/Expansion thingy when I've got the Screenies and more info than what TH will give us on these other websites...


Because that's exactly what they did regarding JTL before it's release...The first announced it (showing screenshots and such) via a FF if I recall correctly...Then when one of the new species was leaked out, the posted (after the fact) a FF to introduce the new species. Besides, I'm sure they have more screenies and more info to share then what's been said in either of the two articles out there.

I'm sorry but a Friday Feature on this will probably piss more folks off that think SOE should have said something about it before everyone did...when they could be bringing out some more info on weps, armor, AT-ATs, newer faction perks, etc...(I was going to insert a mad/witty/sarcastic comment here but I think I'm already on the verge of being banned 'cause I said "piss")


Whether before or after the fact, people are going to complain...I havea feeling that a FF will receive mixed reviews, but would actually be leaning more towards the positive if it includes info we don't already know, especially about the status of the CU...Personally, I'd rather know more about when testing will start and what will be specific to the CU vs. the Expansion rather then more info on weaps, armor, AT-Ats, newer faction perks, etc...Besides, if it is true that there was a FF ready to go, but had to be delayed, do you really think they'd let that go to waste? Not likely...they'll just use it later...and who knows, it could be this Friday (although there is another FF I'd rather see personally)...

Ragin Wookies, New Planet, New Starfighter, Space Mining...sounds like a $10 download to me...but then again the only thing I WANT is the CURB (don't care if the devs get pissed...ain't like we haven't been for a long time)...sorry for the RANT...just extremly mad that I can't log in right now cause they broke something else...of course all I got to do when I log in is......well when i think of something I'll let you know...


I have a feeling we haven't heard everything yet about this new expansion...Isn't it typical for an expansion to come with some sort of "exclusive"? Neither article mentioned that...Besides the new planet and new Space stuff, most of the rest of it sounded like any other patch, so I have a sneaking feeling that there is more to this expansion then has been revealed...










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Raptor2k1
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:42 pm
#9

My personal theory is that the 'exclusive' aspect will probably be ground vehicles and associated professions... but that's just me. If it's something like real Pod Racing that would be awesome though. (though I'm not expecting that for a while).



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RagNoRock5x
Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:46 pm
#10

I remember something on TC about a pod racing path or something.....

Something about something asploding as a marker..... something....



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Axzl
Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:01 am
#11

Thanks for the response Garvin....I want everything to come out right aswell...I really hope they don't slapdash all of this together just for marketing reasons but something tells me they will....will it be right when it (the CURB) comes out? I want it to....but we have a track record to look at here...

Thanks for responding to my post...I think the .000000000000000000000000000000001% shread of hope is the only thing keeping me here....I love the professions that I have...Smuggler and Commando, but the total worthlessness I feel when I log in hurts...yes...I laid off for a few weeks...but I was more bored of doing nothing at home than I was being bored just staring at the screen blink...

Suprised you didn't say anything about my little blurp (was supposed to be funny) at the bottom of my post about the rising fuel costs and flamethrowers...

Sorry...lemme see if they fixed something where I can log in now...and yes, I still cry when I watch the Commando Video!

-M



Kandee Smith - ENT/Music-Dance - Bria
Karlee Smith -Noob with a Gun! - Starsider
Amber'Elizabeth Johnson - Entertainer - Starsider
Brandee Smith - MDancer/MArtisan/MID/Merc - Flurry
Mandee Smith -Pre-CU Commando/Smuggler/CarbineerFlurry
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Excess3
Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:52 am
#12

good luck paying only 10 dollars. Lucas says preorders start at 24.95



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Raptor2k1
Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:36 pm
#13

Bahaha, Garvin was right.


Interesting that they're adding Kashyyyk though, I thought they said it'd be too hard to add. Nice planet to add nonetheless.



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