TheForce.Net - Latest News - A Few Galaxies Tidbits


		Ashley Eckstein To Co-Host Course Of The Force Lightsaber Relay Yummy Star Wars: Vader/Trooper Cake SWTOR Layoffs Hit BioWare Austin Awesome Star Wars Watercolor Paintings New Star Wars Hoodies From Mad Engine Star Wars Is Everywhere: Ep. LXXX Darth Vader Vs. Gandalf Yoda Meets Acupuncture In A Webinar


		Who Doesn't Hate Jar Jar anymore? Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT? Should darth maul have died? What plotline, character or scene in the entire Saga irritates you the most? The misconceptions you had about Star Wars, when you were a kid


How would you rate Star Wars: The Old Republic?

		5 Stars

		4 Stars

		3 Stars

		2 Stars

		1 Star

		Current Results

A Few Galaxies Tidbits

Posted By TF.N on October 15, 2002

Ralph "Holocron" Koster had the following to say here, on the SWG forums.

Jedi are a tough nut to crack, that�s for sure. They�re iconic to Star Wars. Everyone wants to be one. They are only special if they�re rare and powerful. Whoops, sort of a Catch-22 on that one. Our policy all along has been to say that they will be very very very rare, and not to explain how you become one.

We aren�t trying to build an economic simulation. As much as possible, we are going for an actual in-game economy. These form in online games in general anyway, but we are trying to make it stronger and better. I don�t know what gives you the impression that we�re not putting much work into the economy�I�d say it�s occupied more time than combat.
Among the elements that we have: resources attached to every creature that can be extracted. Shifting resource pools on the terrain. Generation of fresh resources from templates. Ability to survey and mine resources. Crafting of resources into components. Experimentation and customization of items. Crafting of components into schematics. Factories that take components, resources, and schematics to mass produce items. A marketplace for item sales. Player shops for item sales and purchases. Item decay for ongoing repair and item turnover.

We did discuss a stock market at one point, and concluded that it wasn't very Star Warsy.

Kevin "Q-3PO" O'Hara had the following to say regarding the more technical side of things, in this thread.

Monthly fee
I don�t expect this one to be answered until the game is about to ship. I�m not even sure if it is 100% nailed down yet.

In game, player run [Customer Service]
There will be a paid staff of customer service representatives (and no it won�t be at a premium charge, that rumor is false). As for unpaid player [Customer Service] staff, we�re still exploring the issue, but frankly there are legal issues involved in that one. This may become a FAQ when we have a clearer picture. Good suggestion.
Number of players per server, and number of servers.
Still being determined. Number of players per server will be a FAQ once we finalize it. Number of servers will depend on how many of you buy the game :)

Ashley Eckstein To Co-Host Course Of The Force Lightsaber Relay
Posted By Dustin on May 23, 2012:
Five Day relay from Santa Monica to San Diego!

Yummy Star Wars: Vader/Trooper Cake
Posted By Mike on May 23, 2012:
Yet another tasty birthday creation!

SWTOR Layoffs Hit BioWare Austin
Posted By Mike on May 23, 2012:
Up to 25% let go following subscription declines

Dark Horse On Sale This Week
Posted By Jay on May 23, 2012:
Vader returns in a stunning new mini-series!

Awesome Star Wars Watercolor Paintings
Posted By Mike on May 23, 2012:
Featuring a variety of characters

New Star Wars Hoodies From Mad Engine
Posted By Dustin on May 22, 2012:
R2-D2, Chewbacca, Fett, Vader & Stormtrooper!

Star Wars Is Everywhere: Ep. LXXX
Posted By Mike on May 22, 2012:
Ep. V behind-the-scenes, stamps, 30 Rock, Modern Family & more!

Darth Vader Vs. Gandalf
Posted By Mike on May 22, 2012:
One action-packed video to rule them all!

Yoda Meets Acupuncture In A Webinar
Posted By Mike on May 22, 2012:
Coming up on May 28th

Jedi Training With Nick Gillard
Posted By Dustin on May 22, 2012:
Two classes added to Comicpalooza!

LucasBooks Sr. Editor Talks Post-FOTJ & More
Posted By Eric on May 22, 2012:
Also: Will we get a Leia-centric novel?

More Essential Reader's Companion Art
Posted By Eric on May 22, 2012:
Thrawn, Luke, and more!

Essential Guide To Warfare Endnotes Pt. 8
Posted By Mike on May 22, 2012:
Hooray for Stormtroopers!

Jedifest 2012
Posted By Dustin on May 21, 2012:
In Lima, Peru!

New Items From Her Universe Available Today
Posted By Dustin on May 21, 2012:
Dream your world. Be your world. Flaunt your world.

Kickstarter Project: Darth Across America
Posted By Mike on May 21, 2012:
"A series of photos that embody the spirit of America"

New SW Trivia Book Kickstarter Project
Posted By Mike on May 21, 2012:
Providing trivia for those of all ages

Yummy Star Wars: R2 B'Day Cake
Posted By Mike on May 21, 2012:
Two feet tall but keep it refrigerated!

Catching Up With SW: The Old Republic
Posted By Mike on May 21, 2012:
New Forum Thread Round-Up, Dev Tracker Summary, concept art & more!

Star Wars Splatter Art By Arian Noveir
Posted By Mike on May 21, 2012:
Featuring iconic characters from the saga

The Star Wars Cupcake Stencil Set
Posted By Mike on May 21, 2012:
Another fun offering from Williams-Sonoma

Enter Email Address:

Find Out More...

AllPosters.com

Search For Posters, Cardboard Stand-Ups & T-Shirts!