Hello everyone! I Hope you all are having a fun time with this marvelous game!
Anyways to the point, as many of you will just skip down until the important stuff without reading the intro, which is fine.
This thread I made because the huge amounts of good suggestions out there, some personal, some i gathered around my server, and some on the forums - i guess making this will help you help us. Also i know that there are some threads out there that have indeed compiled a thread like this, but i will personally update this so it doesn't loose itself as the other threads have.
Before we start, i'd like to propose that we all stay constructive and not make this a whine thread, this is for suggestions, not problems. Bugs and Errors should be redirected to the Customer Support Team.
I will break this thread up in 4 parts; Major - Moderate - Light and Other suggestions (frequently posted), the importance level of the suggestions.
1. Major Suggestions:
1.1 - Suggestions Section;
There are way to many suggestions laying around the forums, there is not a real "base" for them and so they are posted in different sections, a solution to this, is obviously a suggestions section - this would make our job in suggesting things way more easier and yours too.
1.2 - Server Forums;
A forum dedicated to each server would reinforce the community in each one - i believe this is a must-have as the community in an MMO is everything.
1.3 - Customization of UI;
This will be added, i know, but i just wanted to post it anyway so that everyone knew that i haven't left it out. This is a big must in my opinion.
1.4 - LFG Dungeon/Heroic System;
Some kind of "better" LFG Tool, it doesn't have to teleport you and hopefully not cross-server as this would kill the Community, but something that helps and speeds up the searching. This would reduce the general channel "spam" in mayor cities as well.
1.5 - Combat Log;
Have you ever been ganked so hard that you thought it was a bug? Well, combat log is here to serve everyone - this might help finding some bugs a long the way as well as helping players improve themselves by reading up what happened, and what went wrong.
1.6 - Galactic Trade;
1.6.1 - Make the system more user-"friendly", not that it's not easy to use, but f.e make it remember the last pages you were visiting so that you wouldn't have to browse for 5 minutes to find the item again if you accidentally closed it.
1.6.2 - If you have more than 1 item you want to put on the Galactic Trade then it should remember the options you inserted previously so you wouldn't have to input them each time.
1.6.3 - Allow searching before having to enter a parameter.
1.6.4 - By shift-right clicking an item it should automatically search for said item.
1.6.5 - The option to "Bid" For an item is a big must the server economy to work.
2. Modarate Suggestions:
2.1 - Companion Roll;
This is a personal of mine, ever get ninja'd because someone needed the item for their companion? Well this would reduce that (hopefully anyways) considerably. And this should be Above "Greed" and under "Need".
2.2 - Linkable quests, abilities and/or talents.;
This would amplify the range of chat usefulness - nothing more to say.
2.3 - Map changes;
2.3.1 - Allow the UI in the map to be "changeable" while flying, maybe even while walking. By this i mean you can interact with it.
2.3.2 - Allow more than 1 thing to be "selected" at a time, f.e Trainers and Vendors at the same time.
2.3.3 - Make the map "bigger" as in able to see more than just the zone you are in, make it able to zoom out as if it was the map of the galaxy.
2.4 - Chat changes;
2.4.1 - Parameter for /who "name" -- Should display Level,class,zone.
2.4.2 - Customize whether the "enter" button writes to last chat or to a specific channel, f.e "General Chat"
2.4.3 - Chat bubbles for at least the say and party channels. Maybe and hopefully with customization.
2.4.4 - A LFG Channel that somehow people use instead of general .
2.4.5 - A show commands command. /Help - /commands?
2.5 - Companion Options;
2.5.1 - The option to limit or remove their "dialog" when you are out exploring the world, just not when your in your space ship.
2.5.2 - Gear comparisons should change from yours to your companions when you have the companion tab open - when you mouse over an item that you can wear.
(Has been implemented).
2.6 - Global cooldowns un-interruptable;
Make GCD's un-interruptable by the different skills.
2.7 - Buying from vendors;
There are a lot of people who accidentally buy something that they don't want, by mistake or otherwise, and make a thread about it. It would be a stress relief to you and also to us if you made it so that you have a limited time to sell it to the same vendor for the same money you bought it for, until you move zone or a time limit.
2.8 - Nodes;
Remove Nodes from the map-terrain until they respawn.
Is implemented.
2.9 - Mail;
In a mail message you have to right-click to retrieve items and left-click to retrieve credits. It should be consistent or (better) allow woth mouse buttons for both actions.
2.10 - Tabs;
Make windows and tabs consistent. For example: Opening the Character window always shows the Character tab regardless of which tab was active when it was closed but opening the Inventory window shows the tab that was active when it was closed.
2.11 - Camera;
2.11.1 - Camera distance auto-zoom in - DISABLE/LOCK - This might be frustrating for players when wanting a wide area view of a PvP zone and when suddenly it the camera will zoom it limiting visibility and delaying player action.
2.11.2 - The option to disable the automatic "repositioning" of the camera while using left-click drag.
2.12 - Left-Handed Support;
Allow us to set the right Ctrl-Key to "Sidestep left".
3. Light Suggestions:
3.1 Camera;
3.1.1 - Make it customizable so that you can scroll out more.
Is implemented.
3.2 Health bar text visible;
Make it so that you have an option to see the health but displayed on the health bar.
Is implemented.
3.3 Companion;
3.3.1 - Make us able to put companion abilities on our own action bars.
3.3.2 - When we fly on a taxi, our companion disappears even if the taxi has 2 seats, make the companion sit next to you if possible, and maybe have a quick chat, where you make an automated response?
3.3.3 - Hide companion head slot.
3.4 FPS Layout;
3.4.1 - Edit the way we see the FPS in the lower left corner, on higher resolutions you can barely see it, also it overlaps the companion icon making it hard to see.
3.4.2 - Enable an option so that it is always displayed, even after you re-log.
3.5 PvP Warzones;
Allow us to choose which Warzone we would like to queue up for, and maybe an ETA as well.
3.6 Dressing Room;
3.6.1 - Allow the dressing room to show Weapons as well.
3.6.2 - Allow Zoom function for Dressing Room.
3.6 Character Customization;
3.6.1 - Face Age.
The option to make your character look older would be a nice feature.
4. Other Suggestions
4.1 Guild Hall/Ship;
4.1.1 A place for the guild to have their stuff - meetings - games - what ever.
4.1.2 Guild ship PvP. Attack enemy guilds ship in a PvP Battle.
4.2 Lottery / Bounty;
Republic AND Empire Lottery system (each week?) or/and a Bounty on someone's head for the next "X" hours? Make the next wanted the previous "Bounty Hunter" which killed the wanted - grant temporary title to the wanted and bounty hunter? (not the class).
This would promote world PvP.
4.3 Dual-Spec;
This would help out many tanks/healers in bouth PvE and PvP, and would reduce the amounts of respeccs needed, maybe make it so that you have to be level 50 before being able to gain this advantage. Also maybe a Cooldown on 1-2 hours? Half a day?
4.4 Flying Vehicles; (Crazy)
We can only dream.
4.5 Pay for bounty;
Ever remembered a name of an enemy in a PvP zone that has defeated you uncountable times in battle? Want some revenge? Maybe it would be a nice idea to be able to put a bounty on someones head, not good if option 4.2 is implemented.
This would promote open world PvP.
4.6 Change Advanced Class;
Make a change advanced class option available to a limit, maybe until level 15-20 f.e so that whoever decides that he/she has chosen the wrong path, may go back and change so - once.
4.7 Online Character Page;
Something like an "armory" online, where you can see your items/talents/legacy settings.
Much like on other MMO's. Also the option to "hide" your character if you want to keep your gear/specc a secret.
4.8 Guild;
4.8.1 - In-game Guild Forums
This would help facilitate communication inside a guild, events, ideas, promotions, demotions, new arrivals and more. It would make the guild-leaders' lives easier!
4.8.2 - Guild Tax System.
A Tax system that ask for a small amount everyday from all guild members (online?) so that the guild will be able to buy whatever needed in the future.
4.8.3 - Guild Titles.
Guild titles for Leaders/Owner for completing different feats.
5. Legacy Suggestions
5.1 Legacy "Cargo Hold"
available to all characters (non-bound items, and credits)
5.2 Legacy "Friends"
add friend by Legacy Name, always visible when logged in
5.3 Legacy "Gear"
possibly require players to reach level 50 on all classes
5.4 Legacy "Talents"
non-combat bonuses
5.5 Legacy "Species"
new species at character creation (confirmed by Bioware to be a possibility)
5.6 Legacy "Companion Customizations"
additional appearances for companions
5.7 Legacy "Schematics"
custom schematics obtained by higher-leveled Legacy players
5.8 Legacy "Quests"
additional quest-chains for long-time Legacy players.
5.9 Legacy "Family Tree"
A family tree tab so you can see the original player and your alt's going down the branches. Also with some info on each and an icon of each with their names and deeds.
Would be pretty cool.
Note: Taken from this thread - also Legacy will be implemented soon, these are only suggestions and ideas, some might already have been thought of.
Please Read!
This has taken some time to compile, and as stated above these aren't all my suggestions nor ideas, some are, some are from people on my server, and others i have gathered on the forums.
I'd like to thank everyone who has posted their opinions and insights as this has helped me gasp more about the issues that we - as a community - have.
Obviously i know that there will be flaming and whining, there always is, but i'd like to ask you to stay constructive and point out opinions - faults of mine, and MORE SUGGESTIONS so that we can keep this thread alive.
Some of the "other suggestions" i have written down because many people believe that this is something that the game needs, and some don't, so its kind of an opinion battle - i can't do more than to give on the message.
If you have any suggestions you'd like to change/add please use:
I would like to add that, we all know that these suggestions can derive from other games, but these are things we - the customers and clients - want and we hope to get, as it would improve the gameplay considerably, i would hope to keep the posts about this is from this game and that is from that, as these are IDEAS and SUGGESTIONS that come from people, not from games alone. This is a very new game, it will obviously need some tweaking, even after the beta - that's just how it is.
Well this is all, i hope you enjoyed the read, and that you read before you post, but i know that not everyone will, but it's just wishful thinking. Have fun everyone, and remember, we play because it's fun, not because it's life.
Note: Help me keep this updated by posting your suggestions and opinions, always in a civilized manner. Also i'd like to thank the developer team for the beautiful game they have delivered us, nothing shy of astonishing.
A friendly greeting from me and my guild "Nid" on the Basilisk Droid server!