Politician Archive

I seem to remember in the game-notes about species that were developed before and during beta that certain species have abilities over others, i.e. Trandoshans' abilities to heal physically at a faster rate or Zabraks' mental toughness. I remember that Bothans were either supposed to have both increased Slicing abilities (way back in the days when slicing was its own profession) and increased Politician skills (prior to the announcement that Player Cities would be delayed).

So, what happened to this? I've been meaning to ask but what with running my city it has slipped my mind until now. And yes, I do have an interest in this as I play a Bothan. As a matter of fact I chose long ago to be a politician and that really effected my choice to go Bothan. After all, what do they have going for them besides the ability to RP as arrogant politician and secretive types?

My fur ripples in anticipation as I await your response. Don't make me come down there silly Rodian.

What the hell are you talking about, there was nothing about species and politican.

Maller Malice

Mayor of New Aldera

I dont remember anything about bothans getting political bonuses (but dont remember any specieis starting abilities really)

But Bothansexcel asDiplomats in the star wars universe (according to novels anyway) so would make sense

If you chose Bothan just for that bonus...no comment.

I would have to say you where mislead.

Well, humans are supposed to get a leadership bonus.

I know that was envisioned for Squad Leader, but conceptually it should apply to Politician, too, right?

Titus is right, they were supposed to get a bonus to Politician. I think they said it was going to be a 10% XP bonus, actually, in the original projection. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this was around the release of the Bothan concept art.

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I play a human and I wouldn't play a bothan if you paid me, but I do agree. The books made the bothans out to be political animals. Not exactly sure that they should get bonuses though, they tended to spend all that time backstabbing each other and never getting any real work done.

Give them 10% extra votes, and penalise them 10% XP

*runs away and ducks for cover*

I agree bothans should have a bonus. I am not just saying that because I am one (well, ok...).

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BlindTyldak wrote:

Titus is right, they were supposed to get a bonus to Politician. I think they said it was going to be a 10% XP bonus, actually, in the original projection. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this was around the release of the Bothan concept art.

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