Custom Operations
Current problem/issue:
For the past couple of years*we have only seen improved existing operations. There are many challenges to serving all types of players. One group of people wants story mode content with “choices that matters”, another group of people want more operation content. So, to bridge the gap, why not do both?
Solution:
"Custom" operations! (or random- whichever way it would be more feasible to code). The concept is that these operations would be based similar to how the KDY (Kuat Drive Yards) flashpoints work only with a customization option. Typical operations follow a simple pattern.*Strategy has evolved over time; however, the formula has remained the same.*The formula being an alternating cycle between mobs (M), and bosses (B).
Example:
EV , SnV, and Ravagers: B, M, B, M, Puzzle Boss, M, Main Boss. KP, EC, TfB, DF, DP, and ToS; M, B, M, B, M, B, M, Puzzle Boss, M, Main Boss.
With the exception of “Scum and Villainy” having 7 bosses, and “Explosive Conflict” having only 4, primarily, these operations all have at least 5 bosses. In fact, all the player, or raid leader, would need to do is set the theme and place of operation (snow, desert, Urban/industrial , Volcano, Jungle/Forrest. Ancient Temple) then set what type of mobs they will have to face (Underworld criminals, animals, bounty hunters, defected imperial/republic solders, crazed Sith/Jedi), and choose what bosses they will encounter. There would be 6 areas containing a certain amount of mobs and a boss, or two groups of mobs being before, and after a boss, in that specific area.
In summation this new feature will allow the player(s) to create a custom operation/raids for their group and still use the current operation formulas. This would allow groups wanting more operations content to create their own and allow SWTOR time to develop the game for the groups wanting more story content. Operation groups will still want new operations because nothing beats new story lines/operation. Providing this option would at least offer operation groups 'new content' until SWTOR had some new operations content available.