Jedi Archive

Official Announcement

here



New Game Enhancement official F.A.Q #1

here



New Game Enhancement official F.A.Q #2

here



Gamespot Article:

here



More information on F13

here

(more about the new combat interface)



More information on the IGN boards

here

(read further down to verify that jedi is now a starter profession)



Brawler Correspondant's post on Test Center forums

here



Vandessa's post (Unlocked Jedi will get special stuff)

here



More about Jedi (We are now Elders, with special abilities)

here





Vandessa

"Also, aparently unlocked jedi will recieve special gifts and talents (blue glowie ability as an example) that new jedi will not see."



LgEnder

"For those Jedi whining about being able to start as Force Sensitive, all of the cl80 Jedi at the time will be setup as Elder Jedi, with Special robes (Dark or Light, FRS robes), Blue Glowie ability, an Elder title, and a special crystal that gives you a slight edge over the newly starting Jedi."





From the official F.A.Q's:



Jedi = Luke Skywalker

Jedi are Force Sensitive beings that can use their Force powers to over-come and control their enemies and can master the art of fighting with a lightsaber. Force Sensitive individuals feel a connection to the energy that surrounds all living things and binds the galaxy together.



General Skills:

• Lightsaber Combat

• Force Powers

• Meditation



Special:

• Block Blaster Bolts – Block Blaster bolts using a Force powered lightsaber.

• Force Lightning – Call down the Force power of lightning to weaken your opponent's strength during battle.





Can anyone become a Jedi?

Yes, anyone can follow the path of the Jedi but like all professions mastery will require time and experience. The new Jedi profession will be equal in combat effectiveness with the other professions. It will still however deliver on the promise of the Star Wars Jedi mystique and will allow players to “live” as Jedi in the world of Star Wars Galaxies.





New Veteran Player Loyalty Rewards

We are offering current active characters several loyalty bonus items in recognition of their status in the game community as valued veterans.



• Elder Buff – Increases to combat abilities, this buff can be shared with new players.

• Elder Title – In recognition of your status in the game as a valued veteran player.

• Profession Re-Allocation Option – All characters active prior to the introduction of the new game enhancements will receive a total of 9 re-allocation options or charges attached to their character to allow the player to test out each of the new professions once before choosing the final path.

• Jedi Bonus Items – Power-enhanced Jedi Robe and Lightsaber color crystal and the opportunity to play as transcended blue glowing Jedi character.

• 10 Additional Combat Levels – New combat levels to explore from level 80 – 90.





No More Item Decay

Item decay has been completely removed from the game.



Will there still be PvP combat?

Absolutely as it's one of our players' favorite features – and one of the most fun!



What's happening to my Jedi character?

Jedi will be able to choose any of the nine iconic new professions, including the Jedi profession. Regardless of a veteran Jedi's (existing active Jedi characters prior to the introduction of the game enhancements) re-spec choice the character will gain items and abilities that will represent the original accomplishments achieved by that character. These include specifically, the ability to take on the transparent Blue form of an ascended Jedi, a special Robe that is endowed with protective properties, and an exclusive new lightsaber with a unique color that deals more damage. All of these new items are being given to existing Jedi characters in recognition for their past achievements.



Will crystals and pearls still be used in lightsabers?

Yes, you will still be able to use crystals and pearls to upgrade lightsabers.



Will I still have to go to the Force Sensitive Village to be Force Sensitive?

No. Being a Jedi character will no longer require you to complete the Force Sensitive Village series of quests. There will be quests and adventures created specifically for the Jedi path that you will need to pursue in order to progress on the Jedi path.



Do you still plan to have a Force Ranking System?

Not at this time.



What is the future of entertainers?

Entertainers are included as one of the nine iconic professions. However, we have rolled musician, dancer, and image designer all into this one new Entertainer template. A master entertainer will have the skills of all three.



Will Bounty Hunter missions and other missions still be located on my datapad?

Yes, you will still see mission terminal quests on your datapad. However, there will no longer be Bounty Hunter missions that target other players, they are only NPC based going forward, and these will appear in your Quest Journal.



Is lightsaber crafting changing?

Yes, The crystal components of lightsaber crafting have been removed.



Have the stats on crystals/pearls changed

Yes, they have been adapted to function with the new combat system.



Is crystal/pearl tuning changing?

No, however the stats on the crystals have changed.



Will Jedi receive an extra character slot?

Yes



Will Jedi stil lose XP if slain by a bounty hunter?

No



For those who have gone through and gotten partway through the Force Sensitive Village (FSV), how will their re-spec points be allocated?

The FS village has been removed and Jedi have been included as an iconic profession, so progress in the FS village will not have an impact on the re-spec.



As Jedi seem to have more points vested than other players, will those players who were high level Jedi get more re-spec points?

Re-spec is based on combat level (or Skill Point usage in the case of Entertainers and Traders), but we do have some other great incentives for veteran Jedi in recognition of their efforts.

Message Edited by MsNiL on 11-04-2005 05:28 AM

Message Edited by KristofKeeney on 11-02-2005 01:54 PM

Ok, I took a break from SWG to play WoW...and it's a great game. I have often thought, why couldn't SWG be more like this....

Well, if this is where the game is going, I'll renew my subscription and enjoy WoW while the bugs are worked out. I'm excited about the potential changes, even with Jedi as a starter prof. Yah, kinda want some kind of recognition I grounded out my Jedi before the CU and what not, but if it makes the game more fun, I'm all for it.

personally, im excited.

I just hope all of us who put in the time and effort to become a Jedi will be rightfully compensated for that time and effort.

yawn

It sounds like they are dumbing the game down even farther. They can change the name to Kotor online. Pffft

HA like what a fat $400 **edit**ing cheque?

LOL...It explains why bugs and issues have not been addressed or responded to....

SOB...