Fair warning, I only played one match on the PTS so far, but I think the changes had a noticeable effect even in that one match. Will edit this comment if I play more and have fuller thoughts. For perspective, I'm a casual PVPer but I've been playing this game for a while (almost 10 years): Is it easier to obtain Attacker and Defender points? Absolutely, and I think the reasons for this are twofold: 1) You can get defender points for more than just standing at the node AND "just standing there" gets you more points per tick. 2) People are actually incentivized to fight on the nodes for selfish (i.e. medal) reasons rather than fighting in no-man's-land Both of these felt like noticeable improvements when I played. I like the changes. Do you feel like you can earn 8 medals even if you do not win matches? Hard to say. The one match I was in, we won. Based on the medals I got though, I still think it would be tricky to get 8 medals unless you were part of an attack that captured a node at least once in the game. This doesn't always happen if you have a weak team, or are sitting on defense. But it would definitely be better than the current system. Before the latest update I could hit 8 medals no problem whether winning or losing. Since the update, even when winning, I've struggled to get 8 any time - think it's only happened 4 times in ~12 matches? Maybe I need to just "git gud", but right now it feels like a drag, especially with some of the existing CQ objectives having the same (45) medal total as before. A brief aside while I'm here and I'm reasonably certain a dev will read this: what's the deal with why the WZ weekly takes so much longer to complete than the GSF one? I can get the GSF weekly done in 30 min flat on a good day, 45 on average...the WZ weekly feels *a lot* longer, minimum of 1-1.5 hours. Wasn't there supposed to be some balancing here? This is especially hard given the changes in the last major update to make weekly progress not carry over week-to-week. Anyways... How many medals did you earn per match per win/loss? In the once match I played, I got 12 medals playing as a Shadow Tank. Also, this could totally be psychological, but I felt like I was doing better damage, even in Tank spec. Maybe people just copied over weaker toons. Were matchups fair? Again, only one match, but it seemed so? We won by about 100 pts in the end but it was back and forth at the beginning. If you participated in a match, please describe the makeup of your group and the group you were paired against. Not a lot of data points here so far. I queued solo about 4:30 pm CST. Didn't notice anything special about the makeup of our group or the opposing one. Feel free to leave general feedback of your experience with matchmaking. N/A. Queue did seem to pop relatively quickly for PTS, but that's probably b/c you told everyone to play WZs.

Hey Mourngrymn, I'm the lead recruiter for <Galactic Forces> an endgame guild on JC. Our goal is to experience all of the group endgame content that SWTOR has to offer, and that most clearly manifests itself in our nightly, first-come, first-serve ops. We also run periodic PvP and GSF content and are consistently in the top ten conquest leaderboards (We just won Taris this week). Personally, I think we've got some of the best people in the game, and I'd be glad to have you join us. We are a republic guild, so your scoundrel would be a welcome addition as well! I'll try and shoot you a message in-game, but if you see this first feel free to PM me on here or contact me in-game to my toon Azlock.

Update! Right now we're recruiting all roles to join our nightly ops. If you're coming back for 4.1, we'd welcome you to try out our casual atmosphere and wide resources. As always, we're willing to work with anyone with a desire to learn their class or Ops better.

Hey there Prair, I sent you a mail in game, but I thought I'd follow up here as well. <Galactic Forces> would be happy to have you and your friend in the guild - we're a top tier guild with a casual atmosphere and great people that works with your schedule. We have nightly raids, but no set ops groups, so you can get a spot if you want it. We've also got all normal amenities and are always top 10 in conquest so you can get the best guild experience possible. If this sounds like something you'd want to be a part of, feel free to shoot me a message on here or in-game to my toon Azlock. Happy playing! Aelon

Hey there Lt. Dan! <Galactic Forces> is a conquest and ops-oriented Republic guild on JC with a great community and a dedication to clearing all levels of Operation content (with some PvP, Flashpoints, and Star Fortresses on the side). We're a mature, long-standing guild which has stood the test of time and has become one of the leading guilds on the server. We offer all the typical amenities, including Guild Ship, Guild Bank, Ventrilo, Exp. bonuses, and more. We also consistently place in the top 10 guild for conquest each week if you're looking to get those done. Our Ops are first-come, first-serve, so we work around your schedule. Volunteer when you're able and get into an Op. We're also happy to teach returning players like you Op/class mechanics! If this sounds like something you'd like to try, don't hesitate to give me a message here on SWTOR.com or in-game to my toon Azlock. Happy playing, Aelon

Hey there ionviking! <Galactic Forces> is a top-tier conquesting guild which is looking for new members to bolster our ranks as we clear 4.0 content. We're a long-standing, mature, friendly, and casual guild: most of our members have families of their own and our raids are first-come, first-serve. We've got all the normal guild amenities and are consistently in the top 10 for conquest. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, don't hesitate to shoot me a PM or message me in-game on my toon Azlock! Cheers, Aelon

Hey there Elylauria! <Galactic Forces> is a Republic-side, top-tier conquesting guild which is looking for new members to bolster our ranks as we clear 4.0 content. We're a long-standing, mature, friendly, and casual guild: the vast majority of our members have families of their own and raids are first-come, first-serve. As a returning player, we'd be happy to help you get up to speed with the new nuances of the game and whatever classes you play. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, don't hesitate to shoot me a PM or a message in-game to my toon Azlock! Cheers, Aelon

Hey there chemithir! <Galactic Forces> is a Republic conquesting and raiding guild on Jedi Covenant, looking for more people to consistently clear 4.0 SM, HM, and NiM content. We are a casual, friendly guild with a great sense of camaraderie. Our ops are first-come, first-serve on a nightly basis with multiple runs/lockouts to get everyone involved. While we're primarily looking for tanks and heals at this point to bolster our ranks, we're always welcome to have a knowledgable dps like you join! We do have a sister Imp guild that you could put your Marauder in as well (though we raid less frequently on impside). As usual, all available amenities are provided (guild bank, guild ship, ventrilo, 10/10 xp, etc.) We are also consistently in the top 10 for conquest each week if you're looking to get those rewards. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, don't hesitate to shoot me a message! PM me here on SWTOR.com or shoot me a message in-game to my toon Azlock. Cheers, Aelon

Hey there! Galactic Forces is a top-tier conquesting guild which is looking for new tanks and heals to bolster are ranks as we clear 4.0 content. We're a long-standing, mature, friendly, and casual guild: raids are first-come, first-serve, though as a tank you'll be pretty much guaranteed a spot! As a returning player, we'd be happy to help train you in the guardian Defense spec if that's what you choose to continue playing with. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, don't hesitate to shoot me a PM or in-game to my toon Azlock! Cheers, Aelon

Update! With 4.0, we're looking for a couple players who are either skilled or teachable in the areas of tanking or healing to bolster our ranks and continue clearing 4.0 HM and NiM content. As always, there are no set time commitments or raid teams; our ops are first-come, first-serve, but the idea is that being able to tank or heal (even as a secondary spec) will help you to be able to join our raids when you want, and have us be able to consistently clear content on a nightly basis! If you'd like to learn more or get an invite, shoot me a PM on here or send a message in-game to my toon Azlock.

Hey there narivar, <Galactic Forces> is a medium-sized, long-standing guild that has stood the test of time and is now one of the top conquest guilds on the server. Our focus is on experiencing the breadth of group content that SWTOR has to offer in conjunction with Conquest objectives. We usually run Ops and/or PvP every night of the week, with all group events being run first-come, first-serve. We have plenty of skilled players but no progression groups, and we run multiple lockouts a night so that everyone gets a chance to play. We're small enough to maintain a good community atmosphere, but large enough that we have enough resources to maintain a high level of play. If you're looking for a good group to do Ops in, we've got what you're looking for! If this sounds like a guild you'd be interested in, please contact me via a PM on here or in-game to my toon Azlock. Happy Playing!

Hey there tralaix! <Galactic Forces> is a medium-sized, long-standing guild that has stood the test of time and is now one of the top conquest guilds on the server. Our focus is on experiencing the breadth of group content that SWTOR has to offer in conjunction with Conquest objectives. We usually run Ops and/or PvP every night of the week, with all group events being run first-come, first-serve. We have plenty of skilled players but no progression groups, and we run multiple lockouts a night so that everyone gets a chance to play. We're small enough to maintain a good community atmosphere, but large enough that we have enough resources to maintain a high level of play. If this sounds like a guild you'd be interested in, please contact me via a PM on here or in-game to my toon Azlock. Happy Playing!

I have no experience on Shadowlands, but I'll try to give you a sense of Jedi Covenant. The server is very active, there's ops running quite regularly from about 4 PM EST-12PM/1AM EST usually, if not longer. It's not hard at all to find a group for anything, unless it's really obscure (took me two days to find a group for the seeker droid heroic once, but that's the longest I've had to wait while looking.) PvP is generally good. There'll be days where the Empire is stomping Republic, but the same thing happens in reverse frequently, so the scene is generally balanced. Pops are pretty regular, I'd say every 15 mins at most during peak hours. GSF is well balanced but pops more infrequently. The best part of JC, I would say, is the community. There are frequent community events such as datacron pulls, WPvP, etc. Conquest is competitive. There are monthly guild leader summits which help maintain a sense of community, despite the fact that there are a number of healthy rivalries between guilds. The only other thing I can say is that I've been on Jedi Covenant since the beginning, and have never had any reason to leave. It's a nice, generally friendly server. You'll probably find similar things on Shadowlands, but hopefully this gave you some insight! Oh, and if you do decide to transfer to JC and want a guild, shoot me a message on here or to my toon Azlock. Cheers! Edit: I've just now realized that you wanted people who have experience on both. My apologies. The info I have still stands, though.

With the advent of 4.0, we've had a major influx of returning players. Now is a great time to join if you want to experience casual raiding and conquesting in a great community!

Hey there mordicai! <Galactic Forces> is a medium-sized, Republic-side guild on the Jedi Covenant server. We are a conquest-oriented guild united by a common desire to experience all group aspects of the game. We have a casual atmosphere, with many high-tier players among our ranks, but no specific progression groups. Our nightly Ops and PvP our first-come, first-serve, and we usually run many lockouts each night - so you're guaranteed to get a spot in a run if you want one! We have all of the available amenities, including a Guild Ship, Guild Stronghold, 10/10 Rep bonuses, Guild Bank, Ventrilo server, Imp sister guild and more! In addition to the basics, we've also got very friendly people that enjoy helping others learn and play the game. We have no level or skill requirement to join the guild, so if you're looking for a little guidance on learning any of the new nuances of the game, we're a great place to be. If this sounds like a group you want to be a part of, don't hesitate to give us a try. PM me here on swtor.com, or message my toon "Azlock" on the server. Cheers!

Hey there! <Galactic Forces> is a medium-sized, Republic-side guild on the Jedi Covenant server. We are a conquest-oriented guild united by a common desire to experience all group aspects of the game. We have a casual atmosphere, with many high-tier players among our ranks, but no specific progression groups. Our nightly Ops and PvP our first-come, first-serve, and we usually run many lockouts each night - so you're guaranteed to get a spot in a run if you want one! We have all of the available amenities, including a Guild Ship, Guild Stronghold, 10/10 Rep bonuses, Guild Bank, Ventrilo server, and more! In addition to the basics, we've also got very friendly people that enjoy helping others learn and play the game. We have no level or skill requirement to join the guild, so if you're looking for a little guidance on learning any of the new nuances of the game, we're a great place to be. If this sounds like a group you want to be a part of, don't hesitate to give us a try. PM me here on swtor.com, or message my toon "Azlock" on the server. Cheers!

Hey there Calengrist! <Galactic Forces> is a medium-sized, Republic-side guild on the Jedi Covenant server. We are a conquest-oriented guild united by a common desire to experience all group aspects of the game. We have a casual atmosphere, with many high-tier players among our ranks, but no specific progression groups. Our nightly Ops and PvP our first-come, first-serve, and we usually run many lockouts each night - so you're guaranteed to get a spot in a run if you want one! We have all of the available amenities, including a Guild Ship, Guild Stronghold, 10/10 Rep bonuses, Guild Bank, Ventrilo server, and more! In addition to the basics, we've also got very friendly people that enjoy helping others learn and play the game. We have no level or skill requirement to join the guild, so if you're looking for a little guidance on learning any of the new nuances of the game, we're a great place to be. (Not that it sounds like you need it.) If this sounds like a group you want to be a part of, don't hesitate to give us a try. PM me here on swtor.com, or message my toon "Azlock" on the server. Cheers!

Hey there DW! I'm the Lead Recruiter for <Galactic Forces>, a medium-sized conquesting guild on the Jedi Covenant server. We are a long-standing guild that has stood the test of time and is now one of the top conquest guilds on the server. Our focus is on experiencing the breadth of group content that SWTOR has to offer in conjunction with Conquest objectives. We usually run Ops and/or PvP every night of the week, with all group events being run first-come, first-serve. We have plenty of skilled players but no progression groups, and we run multiple lockouts a night so that everyone gets a chance to play. We're small enough to maintain a good community atmosphere, but large enough that we have enough resources to maintain a high level of play. Honestly, I think our atmosphere quite closely matches what you're looking for. We're a casual group, but with our frequent Ops you can pop right in and raid whenever you're able. We're also quite friendly, and happy to explain mechanics! The only thing which you may not like is that we are mainly a Republic-side guild. We do have a sister Imperial guild (<Galactic Force Empire>), but we usually only raid Impside on Monday nights. If you're willing to roll a Pub-side toon, though, we'd be glad to have you! If you'd like more info, or would like to join the guild, feel free to message me here on SWTOR.com, or send me a message in game to my Republic toon Azlock or my Imperial toon Rothza. Happy playing!

Hey there dmc, If you're still looking for a guild, Galactic Forces is looking for new members for 4.0 and beyond. We accept players of any level and skill, and are happy to train people in their class as they get to endgame content. We are a conquest-focused guild, which means that most of our activities revolve around Ops and PvP, but a number of us are also altoholics who do leveling content as well. If you'd like more info or a guild invite, feel free to shoot me a message on here or to my toon Azlock.

Hey there! <Galactic Forces> is a medium sized conquesting/general group content guild with a casual but vibrant atmosphere. We run Group Finder Ops most nights, but are also quite willing to welcome players of any level and ability as long as they're a team player. The vast majority of the people in our guild are adults with their own families and commitments, and we're willing to work around whatever real life duties you have. If you're still looking for a guild, I think you'd find a good fit in Galactic Forces. PM me on here or shoot me a message to my toon Azlock if you're interested in more info or getting an invite.

We've had a number of great new people join, but recruitment is still open! Reply, message me on here, or send a message to Azlock if you're interested.

<Galactic Forces> is a Conquest-Oriented Guild looking for friendly, motivated players in preparation for KoTFE and beyond. We are a medium-sized guild that has been around since the first days of SWTOR and is characterized by a group of people that wants to enjoy any and all group-oriented aspects of the game. We do PvE and PvP nightly, as well as other organized events (Heroics, Events, GSF, etc.) with 3/10 in the current hard mode ops. We have all of the regular amenities (10/10 Rep Bonus, Guild Flagship, Ventrilo, Guild Bank, etc.) and are always in the top 10 for conquest with 4 planets conquered and the #11 rank on the server. We are NOT a hardcore progression guild nor a hardcore PvP guild, but we try to give a well-rounded experience to all members involved, allowing all who join to participate in whichever facet of the game they enjoy most. All levels and abilities are welcome, but a willingness to play and be teachable is required. If you're looking to join a guild just to "move up the ladder," we're probably not for you. As long as you've got a good attitude, however, we guarantee you'll have fun with us! All inquiries may be directed to me in a private message here on SWTOR.com, or in-game to my toon "Azlock." Further info on our guild can be found here.

Bumping this up because I just had this problem today and it's very frustrating. I've got no problem with hard mechanics when they work right, but not having the right side shields go down is definitely not the intended working order for the Republic mode of the FP.