Jedi Archive
Thread: The FAQ Regarding Jedi From the posts I have read MANY of you need to read this...
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."
Anyone can be a jedi. Not just those that are already jedi... ANYONE. The new jedi will be EQUAL in combat effectiveness... So everyone with hopes of being "Uber L337" Blue Glowie, think again.
"What if I have a fully developed character?
All current players will be given the chance to sample all the new professions before choosing one. Each veteran player (existing characters active in-game prior to the introduction of the enhancements) will receive a "re-spec" (change or revise a character's basic skills and abilities) token with ten uses/charges to provide the opportunity to try any and all of the professions once before making your final choice. Currently, there is no time limit for when to use the "re-spec" tokens- players will use of them until all of the opportunities have been used. As an additional bonus, all current active characters will be able to begin advancing through new levels as we are adding 10 levels to the combat advancement system, level 80- 90."
10 new levels of advancement are being added for EVERYONE with a current character so not just current Jedi.
"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."
Current Jedi recieve Special Robes, Blue Glowie Status, and a Special Lightsaber. These arethe only things thatare stated as being exclusively for existing Jedi in this question. But then you read this next bit:
"IV. 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."
Maybe they are giving the Jedi items to all vets of a certain set amount of time that choose to respec Jedi?
"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."
There is no more Force Sensitive. There are specific quests for that take you deeper into the Jedi profession like every other class. Jedi is a starting class.
"How do the iconic profession paths work?
As part of the transition process you will receive 9 options to try out the nine different new professions. There is also an in-game video that highlights each of the special skills and abilities of the selected professions (also available on our web site in the new player section).
Once you have decided on a profession, simply select it and re-allocate/"re-spec" your existing skill points (for current players) within your new chosen profession. From there, you can begin taking quests and earning experience (XP), you can then use to purchase the next skill on your path.
In the event you aren't happy with your chosen profession, don't worry- you can "re-spec" your existing skill points up to nine times, excluding your initial chosen profession."
There are 10 respecs ( only 9 respec's after you take ur first). Note where it says," ...you will recieve 9 options to try out the nine new professions." Jedi is a starting profession. People CAN respec to Jedi.
"How do the nine new professions relate to the existing profession templates?
Knowing this could be a difficult transition for many of our players, we have lined-up several options to help make this as easy as possible. First, you will be allowed to choose any one of the nine professions and transition to that profession at a level commensurate with your current level. For example, if you are maxed-out at level 80, you will transition over as a level 80 character into your profession of choice. Veterans (all players having started their characters before the enhancements are introduced) will receive nine review ("re-spec") opportunities that allow them to sample the new professions before making a final decision. This gives everyone the opportunity to try out each of the new professions at least once at their current skill level. In the event you are unhappy with your choice of profession, you can "re-spec" and try out one of the others until you find the one you like best or until you are at your final opportunity.
**IMPORTANT** Note that there are a total of ten (10) re-spec charges (opportunities), but one is "used-up" on the initial transition, so players will then have nine charges left after choosing their initial iconic profession."
Note that any character at current level 80 will be able to respec and STILL BE a lvl 80 toon after they respec. This means respec Jedi will (yes) be as strong as current Jedi. Also note that there are 10 official respec's, however one is used up as the initial respec. This allows for the testing of EACH profession at least once.
"Do you still plan to have a Force Ranking System?
Not at this time."
Still no FRS, so no Jedi Masters, just Jedi. No "Uber L337 H4x0rZ," just Jedi.
*****What We Have Learned*****
1) Jedi is a starting profession, with no FS required.
2) Anyone with a current character can respec to Jedi.
3) These respec Jedi will be the same level as they currently are as non jedi so: Everyone who has mastered 2 elite combat professions will be a level 80 Jedi when they respec and the same strength as current jedi.
4) ANYONE who has a current character can gain combat level 90.
5) The ONLY things stated that arepossibly onlyfor current Jedi are: Blue Glowie Status, Special Cloak, and a Special Lightsaber. ( More than likely these are only for current Jedi)
6) There is not even a plan to institute a FRS at this time.
Message Edited by Bree-Chay on 11-03-2005 11:11 PM
Bree-Chay wrote:
Wait, this post makes sense, most will probably just pass it by as it lacks drama.
Message Edited by Bree-Chay on 11-03-200511:11 PM
EmporersFist wrote:
Bree-Chay wrote:
Wait, this post makes sense, most will probably just pass it by as it lacks drama.Message Edited by Bree-Chay on 11-03-200511:11 PM
Sadly yes. People refuse to believe me that Jedi is a starting profession which people can respec too, and are afraid of losing thier "L337" power. I am mad because I am 4 mill FS xp away, and after all that Village crap they change it. But, who didn't see this coming....honestly."Those who have power are afraid to lose it." We'll its lost. There is no point in making Jedi an alpha profession since it will no longer be more powerful than any other combat class. Jedi will be a regular combat class with the force and glow sticks.
Do the best you can to grind it out, you'll at least get the 'rewards' 4 mil xp, even FS isn't that difficult to get with the present game. It can get boring and tedious killing piket after piket after piket, but that's how Jedi Knights are made.
1) Jedi is a starting profession, with no FS required.
Force Sensitive is a starting class, there is no "Jedi" class per se... Force Sensitive is Jedi if you will, much in the same way Luke was never really a Jedi, just Force Sensitive.
2) Anyone with a current character can respec to Jedi.
Correct.
3) These respec Jedi will be the same level as they currently are as non jedi so: Everyone who has mastered 2 elite combat professions will be a level 80 Jedi when they respec and the same strength as current jedi.
A CL80 character, or a 250 skill point crafter can respec to a CL 80 Force Sensitive, much the same way a Jedi can respec to any of the other classes.
4) ANYONE who has a current character can gain combat level 90.
I believe this is correct.
5) The ONLY things stated that arepossibly onlyfor current Jedi are: Blue Glowie Status, Special Cloak, and a Special Lightsaber. ( More than likely these are only for current Jedi)
Current Jedi (those who have at least 1 Jedi skill box, ie. Novice something) will qualify for the unique Robe, a unique Lightsaber, a unique color crystal, and can turn to Blue glowy if they like. They will also get a unique title that can be displayed.
6) There is not even a plan to institute a FRS at this time.
Message Edited by Heswindu on 11-04-2005 02:30 AM