Game Guides Archive
Thread: About Friday Features...
Sifer2
Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:47 pm
#209
As I sat here today thinking about all the things this game could do an needs I started to see your dilemma. So many things too add yet so little time.
- Combat Upgrade
- GCW Revamp
But then I just guessed some other stuff that might be on the table.
- Loot Redesign
- Crafting Revamp
- Making NPC Citiesmore immersive (Adding Starport Hangers, Apartments, etc.)
- Individual profession upgrades (Smuggling missions, Entertainer themeparks)
- Mini-Games like Sabaac
- Improvements to Space an more reasons to go there (Space Stations, Asteroid Mining, etc.)
An it was at this point I realized I already listed like a full years or moreworth of Publishes. An what it made so bad is that no where in there had I even listed the standardNew Content,Bug Fixes,or Expansion 2. An those types of things the Player Base needs an demand as well. So I have sort of come to an understanding of why you guys seem to be taking so long at getting certain stuff in the game. So what is my suggestion for the Friday Feature? Fill us in on some of this stuff so that we can better understand the direction the game is taking. Because from the Players point of view they only know what you tell them an right now they are just waiting an waiting on the Combat Revamp. So post a more regular version of the Team Letters that show how the schedule is going an changing. Maybe try todo that once a month. Because even though the list may constantly be changing. Its better that we have stuff to look forward to. You might be worried about Advertising but in my opinion that's what the Expansion 2 box is for.
Sifer2
Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:51 pm
#210
Oh an by the way about the Astromech Stats. Any chance we could just make that a regular feature on this site? Other games like Everquest or Planetside have information like that given out as stuff you can check whenever you want. I know that lots of players enjoy looking at this stuff as much as you guys do so let us take a peek. 
Lain_Runner
Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:09 pm
#212
***there is an edit here***
forums... bah
Message Edited by Lain_Runner on 03-03-2005 01:11 PM
Fate11357
Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:17 pm
#213
Thunderheart wrote:
Every Friday, we post a feature. The feature is an in depth tip, some screen shots of some up and coming game features, wallpaper and that sort of thing.
As it stands, everyone is eager to see a Friday Feature on Combat Upgrade. We do have some Combat Upgrade Features coming up, but they are not going to happen every Friday.
What I would like to know, is what sort of Friday Features would you be interested in outside of Combat Upgrade materials?
Thanks very much for your feedback.
Note: Please be polite and constructive.
I'll try andhide my distaste for what's happened with loot lately but here goes.
-Astromech stats are ok but hey don't make it a habit LOL. Once every 2-3 months is good. Stack differenttypes in one FF and it'll make up for a "cheesy" FF.
-Player and DEV guide to Aurillian plant care. This by far is the hardest thing I've ever tried doing in game. Much worse than grinding Jedi in the old days. 
-Behind the scenes look (with video!!) of a recently finished publish or upcoming publish (Non-CU). Some background on how bugs and features are worked on would probably go a long way forUS understanding YOUR side of things. Anything from how bugs are given priority or how the forums may or may not influence design goals, to how publishes get from design to actual code.
-A feature on how both the movies and EU inspire(d) certain aspects to the game. Again video would be nice. Lucas does similar video featurettes with the making of EPIII.
-This next one is really more for when the CU gets close, but how about a FF on specific professions and their roles in combat? In crafting? In entertainment?From how the devs perceive them to how you plan on implementing it ingame.
In a nut shell, we want MORE detailed info. I'd much rather read a FF on image design with tons of detail than see a few screenies with very little to no content in them.
JediArashi
Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:28 pm
#214
I would loooove to see some Smuggler Revamp FF's! There is so much possibility for items to discuss. I would even love to see some ideas of an SWG Underworld, so that we Smugglers could figure out where we fit.
Oh, and keep these sorts of "what would you like" threads coming, they mean a lot to us!
SithLord2600
Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:30 pm
#215
What about a new story arc? Its been forever since the Cries of Alderan ended.
And Smuggler Revamp.
jphillips1868
Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:47 pm
#216
Thunderheart wrote:
Every Friday, we post a feature. The feature is an in depth tip, some screen shots of some up and coming game features, wallpaper and that sort of thing.
As it stands, everyone is eager to see a Friday Feature on Combat Upgrade. We do have some Combat Upgrade Features coming up, but they are not going to happen every Friday.
What I would like to know, is what sort of Friday Features would you be interested in outside of Combat Upgrade materials?
Thanks very much for your feedback.
Note: Please be polite and constructive.
An explanation of the larger bases that were pulled from the GCW patch and why they were pulled. When they are going to be added?
Anexplanation of howmines work in the new system?
If not substantive information on the CURB, then an update on the time line. Has alpha testing even started?
A concept level level discussion of any other major changes you have planned on?
davelope
Thu Mar 03, 2005 3:43 pm
#218
Staying away from the CU...
Is there any Informative Smuggler revamp info?
Exactly when does the next Expansion pack come out?
What will the new expansion include?
What are the next species to be playable in the game and when will it happen?
When will more planets be added to the game?
When will more mounts and vehicles come to the game?
When will we get cybernetic limbs that have skill enhancements?
Will there ever be new eyewear?
When will we be able to gamble in the game against each other with ingame credits, for real?
When will ewoks and jawas be playable or able to be tameable?
Thunderheart
Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:11 pm
#219
Smuggler_Caylin wrote:
Smuggler Revamp material?
I understand that you folks are eager to get this information and I understand how important it is to you. Things are happening on that front and as soon as we can, we will let you know. This is something we can look forward to in the future, it is just the timing that is unclear.
SilentSlayer wrote:
More astromech stats! Breakdowns of professions, kills, GCW, ... etc
Astromech stats is a great idea and I will see what I can put together.
RedDragon133 wrote:
- content, about content, how, what, WHEN
- new dungeons, instances, quests...
We do have some quests coming up and I will be doing a feature on them soon.
Meplorium wrote:
My desk top is getting old and could use a new wallpaper.
We've got some surprises coming up soon for you.
KapowBzapp wrote:
1. Concept art, with a clear caveat that "this might never make it into the game." I'll bet your art department churns out a lot of great material no one outside gets to see.
2. The hard facts crowd will hate this suggestion, but... backstory. Seriously, who are Beldonna's League, and why do they help me against Hidden Daggers? Who and what are Jinda? I've wished I could just talk to NPCs to learn what they're all about, but I wouldn't sniff at a Friday feature.
Concept art is something I can definitely try to get into the queue. Backstory is something that is near and dear to my heart also. It is something we have cooking on the back burner and hope to add to the web site soon.
SithLord2600 wrote:
I would like to see a trailer for the combat upgrade and maybe all big patchs. Anything that isn't plain screenshots and words that put me to sleep. As long as it has explosions I will be happy.
This is also something we are planning on in the not-to-distant future.
teh_n00b123 wrote:
how about future GCW friday features? Such as GCW scores on EVERY server's planet, info on each type of faction NPC, future GCW changes and ideas..ect. I like hearing about the GCW since that what this game is built around...
I am all for this. Currently the system doesnt log the GCW stats, but I am working with the team to get this in place. It is a timing thing with all the work happening on live, but this is something I would like to add to the web site not only asa Friday Feature, but information that is available on (at least) a somewhat regular basis. We will most likely see it as a Friday Feature first though.
Worthless1 wrote:
Some Features I would like to see are:
- How to place these new loots together so a list of what is needed and where tostart them. I missed the info when my daughter was born.
- An updatedthe list of all the publishescombinedwith improvements/fixes in over the 2 years because someupdates are not in the gameanymore.
- A list of slash commands because I always learn some new ones everyother day.
Worthless1 - Congratulations on your daughter
The looting is all over - - many mobs drop different sorts of things.
On the past publishes request, we posted the archives on February 18th.
For the slash commands, you can call them up in your spatial chat window in-game by typing // and return.
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions! (And Ill still be reading the thread )
)
silversaber
Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:18 pm
#220
Thunderheart wrote:
Smuggler_Caylin wrote:
Smuggler Revamp material?
I understand that you folks are eager to get this information and I understand how important it is to you. Things are happening on that front and as soon as we can, we will let you know. This is something we can look forward to in the future, it is just the timing that is unclear.
In otherwords, your telling us not to hold our breath.
Sigh, we aint gettin anything soon then.
garvin
Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:19 pm
#221
A FF I would love to see (especially around May) is somekind of connect up to the release of Star Wars III...I'd love to hear some ideas that SOE might have for future events/changes that might stem from what occurs in the movie (as it will add a bit more Star Wars lore to play with).