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PvP and PvE Gearing in Eternal Throne

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 17.10.2016 03:45PM
Hey folks,

As we talked about a bit on the stream, there are some gearing changes happening with Knights of the Eternal Throne. For starters, I recommend you read this thread where I have provided more detail on the changes. The purpose of this thread is to go over how these changes will impact PvE and PvP gearing. Here are some more of those details:
  • Expertise is being removed from the game.
  • Any color crystals which have Expertise on them will be converted to a new type of color crystal Mastery.
  • There is no longer an Expertise requirement to get into Ranked Warzones, this will be replaced with a Valor requirement.
  • PvE and PvP will share the same gear in Eternal Throne.
  • Crystals and Warzone Commendations will also be phased out in Eternal Throne, we will have more details on our conversion plans in the coming weeks.
That covers an overview of how the changes will impact PvP and PvE gear in Eternal Throne. Please let me know of any questions you may have and I will work with the team to get you answers.

-eric
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#6 Dark vs. Light Event

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 17.10.2016 12:41PM
Hey folks,

I wanted to let you all know that the Dark vs Light event will be ending on Tuesday, November 29th. There was a Twitter post from the official account which listed the end date as December 2nd. That was in error and is not correct.

Once again, DvL will be ending on 11/29. Thanks everyone.

-eric
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#4 Galactic Command Overview Livestream

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 17.10.2016 08:43AM
Hey folks,

Happy Monday morning to you! Today is going to be the Galactic Command Overview livestream and I wanted to let you know a few things about the stream. Let's take a look at the schedule of what we are going to go over on today's stream:
  • Dark vs Light Event Status and Timing
  • The Knights of the Eternal Throne Announcement Recap
  • Overview of Galactic Command System
  • What is Command Rank?
  • What are Command Crates?
  • Current Subscriber Promotions
  • The Eternal Throne Livestream and Blog plan
  • Wrap-up
One of the things that we are going to touch on during the stream are the general itemization changes that are happening in Eternal Throne. This topic can get very complex and so we aren't going to be going into a ton of detail on the livestream. However, once the stream is over I am going to be making a couple of forum posts which will provide some more insight into our itemization plans and be a place where you can ask questions you may have about them. I will stick around in the thread after the stream and throughout the week answering any questions you guys have.

I will see you later today on the stream

-eric
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Difficulty Modes - KotET

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 14.10.2016 12:13PM
Difficulty modes are only going to be for KOTFE and KOTET Chapters (they are also repeatable). The previous story content, such as Class Story is not affected by this update.

-eric
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#3 Galactic Command Overview Livestream

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 14.10.2016 09:26AM
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Originally Posted by blackphantome View Post
Too late for watching it here in Germany... Will be able to watch the stream thursday evening.

@Eric: Will there be a summary to read the most important things?

PS: Is it possible - after nearly 5 years - to establish a time where in the US it is not too early and in Europe not too late for the players? Don't know what 8pm in Germany is in the US.
Yup, there will be a recap. Right now we are hoping to publish a Galactic Command overview blog around the time of the stream which will serve as a recap of the stream. I will probably also throw up some discussion threads as well to address any questions!

-eric

PS - I hear ya on the timing of the streams. It is really challenging to find a time where we can get viewership in the states, can have folks from the studio available, and not be too late for EU.
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Galactic Command Overview Livestream

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 13.10.2016 12:18PM
Hey folks,

We are going to be hosting our first KOTET livestream on Monday, October 17th at 2PM Pacific (4PM Central). We will talking through the recent Eternal Throne announcement, going through an overview of the new Galactic Command system, and more. Join Ben, Charles, and myself as we kick off our first Eternal Throne livestream.

When: Monday, October 17th
When: 2PM Pacific (4PM Central)
Where: https://www.twitch.tv/swtor

-eric
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Please remove the suggestion box sub category

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 12.10.2016 03:52PM
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Originally Posted by Holocron View Post
It's only used by the mods to send good ideas there to die, and ensure no dev, or the rest of player base to ever see them.
It is actually by design that we respond rarely/if ever in the Suggestion Box forum. I can tell you that the team definitely reads that forum often to see what players would like to see. The challenge is that if we respond to specific threads or ideas, it will set an expectation that the idea is "confirmed going into the game" or could make other people feel like their ideas are getting less attention.

It is that sensitivity that keeps us from not posting in there. We do read it though, so keep the suggestions coming!

-eric

PS - I should move this to the suggestion box since it is a suggestion, but then I wouldn't respond
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Imperial Intelligence suddenly collectively decided to pick up sword fighting?

Originally Posted by TaitWatson ( Original Post ) | 12.10.2016 03:33PM
Hey folks,

For starters, I do want to confirm that this is definitely a bug. The entire Galaxy hasn't up and armed themselves. It's actually related to the larger weapons bug, and the team is looking into it! I'm hoping for a 4.7.3 fix.

-Tait
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Dev Blogs

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 11.10.2016 09:37AM
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Originally Posted by Warrgames View Post
So when can we expect to start seeing Dev blogs about coming expansion?

Are you planning on do a blog about Play Your Way (choose your own difficulty)? I wondering if you are going for tedious or challenging with it.
We are definitely planning livestreams and blogs to explain elements of KOTET. I believe we will start releasing them in the next week or two. Once I get exact timing I will post it.

-eric
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NYC Cantina Discussion - Official Response?

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 11.10.2016 09:34AM
Quote: Originally Posted by Jamtas View Post
So I appreciate that Cristina Petrarca did some live tweeting during the Cantina of the information spoken of to go along with the site updates from Friday. (and thanks to Dulfy for linking them all as well)

However, I just wanted to see if Eric, Ben or Charles was going to make a post summing everything up that was discussed as well so we can get some clear idea of everything?

-Are chapters being released all at once for the "binging", in batches?
-Mention of a livestream in January regarding operations. Is that true, or is it not operations but Group content of which we won't describe what kind until then?
-More livestreams to come to go into more detail on Uprisings, alerts, etc?
-End Date for DvL?
-New PvP maps/new types?
-GSF content?

Just wanted to see if there was any official word on these to counter the speculation that is occurring in the absence of clarity.

Thanks in advance!
I got you covered:
  • All 9 Chapters are being released with Eternal Throne's launch.
  • What we said is that after KOTET's launch, the team is refocusing on group content. Our hope is that as a part of the January Producer Letter or Livestream, we will have more specific updates on what is to come. This includes all types of group content, but was a specific answer to the question of Operations.
  • We will have a whole bunch of livestreams and blogs between now and launch to go into details on many facets of the expansion.
  • Dark vs Light is intended to end with KOTET Early Access on November 29th. However, I believe the Dark vs Light part of it to decide which Companion will be awarded, will end a week or so prior to that.
  • PvP / GSF - Refer to answer above about Operations // stream in January.
-eric
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How do sub players pre order the new expasion?

Originally Posted by EricMusco ( Original Post ) | 11.10.2016 09:07AM
Quote: Originally Posted by Tiberi View Post
All i get is start sub but im alrdy is a sub player.
No pre-ordering needed if you are already a subscriber. Similar to KOTFE, Eternal Throne is free to all subscribers. So as long as you have an active subscription, you will access the expansion.

-eric
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