The Bastion is dying a slow and painful death; although the speed of that is increasing every day. I’m not really sure of the reason, but something has motivated people to stop playing or leave. I know a while back “PVP” players were leaving and going to the Harbinger; this included individuals and entire guilds. Those…experienced players …now found the server lacking; war zones, flash points, and operations are few and far between. I have noticed hours clicking by before a war zone pops, and there was a time when it was almost immediate.
I have taken some liberty to identify some problems:
• Resources that players would lose if they chose to transfer servers
o Strongholds
o Flagships
o Other toons currently in their inventory that are used to…augment…their legacy
o Financial investment(s) made towards Bastion legacies
o Player and legacy names should you choose to leave
• Subscription
o War Zones
o Flash points
o Operations
• The cost of transferring toon to other servers has just increased about ten times what it had been a short time ago
As a result I have talked to a number of guild masters and countless players, who by and large, recognize these problems; although it’s worth mentioning that this is not an inclusive list. Those players who happen to disagree…by and large…have been players who started to play recently, and therefore don’t recall the good old days. Said differently, a player can’t miss what a player has never experienced.
In an attempt to play nicely, I have made several complaints directly to SWTOR, but to date they have failed to react meaningfully. My suggestion to all players who choose to stay on the server…like me…is to let your subscriptions laps. Honestly, I don’t see the benefits of purchasing a product when the services offered are not being delivered. Moreover, there is nothing to be lost, or gained, as preferred members as long as the status quo is upheld. I also suggest that each player individually complain.
As to potential solutions…I suggest combining servers, and increasing the number of players by consolidating the ones who are still interested in the game.
Your thoughts,
Ephesiansixelev, Guild Master of Confrontation
