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#5 August Livestream Wrap-up

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Published: Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 27.08.2015 08:48AM
Quote: Originally Posted by cach-x View Post
Chances these get a reply are close to non-existant, but what the hell, I'll ask anyway.

1. Will be able to meet and/or recruit companions that don't belong in our class? (for example, if I play the demo with my agent, will I still see T7?) yes or no will suffice.

2. What affects the companions effectiveness in battle? Only our level? what about Presence stat? what about affection?

3. Will any and all changes to the companion system also be applied to the 1-60 leveling experience?(multiple roles in combat, or whatever changes you introduce to crafting)

4. Since some companions are not customizable via armor, I am correct to assume that the customization slot will still be there?

5. What will happen to earpieces and Implants on companions? Should I remove them before starting KOTFE?
  1. Yes.
  2. Level and Presence. What Presence does is increase damage, healing output, and total health of your Companions.
  3. Yup!
  4. Yup again.
  5. The plan right now is they will be mailed to you when they come off your Companion in 4.0.
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#4 August Livestream Wrap-up

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Published: Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 27.08.2015 08:37AM
Quote: Originally Posted by MillionsKNives View Post
Now that gear for companions is for aesthetics only, is it possible that we can get the old green starter gear back for them somehow? I know I have a few companions that came with gear that really fit their character, but because it was green it has since been vendored. Some of these it's especially hard to find appropriate gear for. For example, Lord Scourge. It's really not possible to recreate his original look because any gear that looks like that is restricted to the Imp side.
This is a great question/suggestion. I will pass it on to the team.


Quote: Originally Posted by Aricus View Post
I would just like to know the impact of the presence stat on companions. Will it be changed and/or will it be similar to what it is now?
This is a good question, let me talk with the dev team and I will get back to you on this.
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#3 August Livestream Wrap-up

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Published: Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 27.08.2015 08:31AM
Quote: Originally Posted by -Sullster- View Post
Question: Does the existing character affection we have carry over to KotFE or give a higher starting point of influence if/when we try to get them back?
Yup, the existing affection you have will carry over into Fallen Empire
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#2 August Livestream Wrap-up

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Published: Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 27.08.2015 08:30AM
Quote: Originally Posted by Excise View Post
Good stream.

Question #1: Without naming specific companions (we'll use Companion Bob), did I understand the stream correctly and that the below is a possibility:

Companion Bob was a classic Companion. In KotFE, Companion Bob does not return story-wise. Despite that, I can still summon Companion Bob for adventuring purposes.

Is the above understanding correct?

Question #2: Will any new companions have conversation quests?

Question #3: Will any old companions have new conversation quests?
Question #1 - That understanding is correct.

Question #2/3 - Are you specifically talking like "in your cantina or on your ship" type conversations? Or just dialog directly with that Companion?
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August Livestream Wrap-up

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Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 26.08.2015 07:14PM
Hey folks!

As mentioned before, he is a quick wrap-up of what was discussed on the livestream earlier this evening. First off, you can watch the archived version of the stream yourself, right here (part 1) (part 2).

We opened by showing the intro to Chapter 3, along with playing through portions of it to highlight some key choices that can be made, new environments, etc. After that we took on some of the more commonly asked questions around Companions in Knights of the Fallen Empire. Here they are:

What happens to my existing Companions in KotFE?
When Fallen Empire launches, all of your existing Companions remain accessible to you outside of the story Chapters. In the KotFE story there is a specific cast of characters that is a part of that ongoing storyline.

Is there more combat customization for Companions?
Absolutely, in fact every Companion can now choose any role you choose at any time; healer, tank, or DPS.

How does gear come into play here?
Starting in KotFE your Companion's power and stats scale with your level, regardless of the gear they are wearing. However, you can still use gear to determine exactly how your Companions will look. (note: this is not a part of Appearance Designer)

What about all of that Affection I farmed for my Companions?
We haven't forgotten the relationships you've built; the affection you earned will not be lost and the relationships you built will continue to be relevant.

If you have more Companion questions, feel free to ask them in this thread. We will work to answer them throughout the rest of the week. Keep in mind of course that we will not answer spoilery questions. Finally, we ended the stream with a video clip from Chapter 1 of Fallen Empire which shows an important decision made around one of the character's Companions. Sparing any spoilers, check out the archive for the clip.

-eric
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ReShade Tutorial 1.0 : How to Install

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Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 25.08.2015 08:54AM
Hey folks,

I am closing this thread and have removed the copy from the original post. I want to reiterate, any 3rd party software used in conjunction with SWTOR is against our Rules of Conduct.

I realize this thread is likely due to this quote from a PM sent to a user:
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While ReShade isn't raising any particular flags with our Security team, third party software that modifies the game is always against the Rules of Conduct. Take that as you will.
I want to reiterate, this wasn't permission to use ReShade. Look, we know some people may try to use software like it and Unleashed, but they are against our Rules of Conduct and so we won't allow posts like this on the official forums.

Thanks!

-eric

Edit - it is Rules of Conduct and not Terms of Service
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#3 No Top 10 rewards for last conquest event.

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Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 25.08.2015 01:52PM
Hey folks,

Quick update on this issue. The plan right now that the team is working on is to deliver personal rewards, guild rewards, and achievements to the appropriate people in Game Update 3.3.2. I will let you know if anything changes, but that is the plan as of right now! Thank you all for your patience.

-eric
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#2 Makeb [Staged] Weekly Being Removed in 4.0

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Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 26.08.2015 02:21PM
Hey folks,

We wanted to pass on a heads up about some Achievements which will be coming out of the game with Game Update 4.0.

Category: Citizens of Makeb
  • Mass Exodus
  • Hero of the Citizens of Makeb
  • Making the Connection

Category: Makeb Imperial Forces
  • Contain and Control
  • Hero of the Makeb Imperial Forces
  • Well Connected
All players who complete Making the Connection and/or Well Connected achievements before they are removed will be receiving a Makeb Gazebo decoration in the mail around the time Game Update 4.0 launches. If you dont have those achievements but you are looking to get them before they are retired, now is the time! Well see you all on Makeb.

-eric
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Makeb [Staged] Weekly Being Removed in 4.0

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Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 26.08.2015 02:59PM
Some quick changes, and clarifications.

What is being removed is the Makeb [Staged] Weekly Missions. In there place, we are putting new Weekly Missions which will contain largely the same content they do now, except presented in a way that is more consistent with the other Planetary Weekly Missions.

I have also updates the thread title to more accurately reflect. Sorry for the confusion!

-eric
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#4 PAX Prime Make-up Livestream - August 26th

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Published: Thursday, August 20th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 20.08.2015 12:24PM
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Originally Posted by ikinai View Post
What about the crafting changes? Will there be some mention on how it is being changed? Like how the nodes work and stuff like that?
No plans to talk Crafting on this livestream, but do know that it is on the list of info you will be getting in the next few weeks! (insert standard disclaimer of subject to change )

-eric
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#3 PAX Prime Make-up Livestream - August 26th

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Published: Thursday, August 20th, 2015
Written by EricMusco
Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 20.08.2015 12:13PM
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Originally Posted by Excise View Post
Yo Eric,

Here some companion questions you should expect:

1. Are all old companions returning in some fashion?
2. Are all old companions returning as potential companions?
3. Are all old companions staying with the same faction?
4. Are any old companions having their VA's recast?
5. Are all old companion romances available to continue?
6. Are any old companions available to be romanced that couldn't before?
7. Are the old & new companions available to be recruited class-dependent?
8. What happens to Treek & HK-51?
9. Will companions have their combat roles expanded?
10. Will companions gain new conversation quests?
11. Will companions gain new more-than-conversation quests?

Thanks.

You are on the right track! We will be talking about quite a few of these, plus a few other details you don't have listed here. It is worth noting that if a question starts dipping into spoiler territory, we probably won't answer it or if we do it will be in a general sense.

-eric
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