Goldenstar Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/05/21/star-wars-the-old-republics-13-patch-revealedBW anounced what content is making it into 1.3 and Ranked WZs + X-server Queues aren't on the list. Considering that 1.3 isn't even on the PTS yet and 1.4 is supposed to be on a similar development cycle as 1.2, it could be SEVERAL MONTHS before Ranked/X-server go live (unless they're pushed in a separate, intermediate patch). Does the PvP community have any shot at surviving if it keeps on like it has been for another 3-4 months? Edited May 21, 2012 by Goldenstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Directxfire Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Unless you're on Fatman, it's pretty much dead already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycao Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 One thing I think we all can agree on that its not good. I think that server transfers will help PvP but we want 8 man queues and ranked warzones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenstar Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 One thing I think we all can agree on that its not good. I think that server transfers will help PvP but we want 8 man queues and ranked warzones. I'm skeptical about server transfers, b/c they've been very careful to say that it's going to be select servers involved. My bet is that you won't even be able to transfer to some of the most populated servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khoraji Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 server transfers will help alot. We may not be able to transfer to servers like fatman. But allowing 4-5 dead servers to transfer to a standard pop server will help tremendously and provide some playability while waiting for rated/x-server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayla_Felana Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Nevermind. Edited May 21, 2012 by Rayla_Felana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasphemerr Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 It'll hit PTS soon enough ... lets save thy rage till then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneXXIV Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Ranked WZ's will not mean much without Xserver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithy Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Decent read, I just hope servers xfers are enough to pick up alot of the servers. Edited May 21, 2012 by Lithy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearsighted Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Why is Daniel obsessed with Sith Pureblood Jedi? He's raved about that, like three times now in various interviews or previews. I've never seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinion Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 This is the announcement that needs to be made...(not an official BW announcement, but should be) "We are announcing a update for PVP that we are extremely excited about. Our PVP community has been waiting to long for an update to their branch of the game and we are happy to finally deliver. Here is what is involved." 1-Ranked Warzone- Able to que with up to 8 friends and find out how good you really are. 2-Addiding in 3 new warzones (prefer more than 3) so our pvp player base has some new content to play 3-Cross server wz ques. Play with others from other servers, make new friends... and enemies. No long que times 4-(this one is optional but would be very beneficial) announcing a pvp world event that will take place randomly within the next couple months. (similar to the rakghoul event but pvp oriented. If that is released as an announcement SOON then BW may be able to retain some players. The are two goals BW should have right now. How to keep the players they have and how to bring in new or returning players. This might help to do that. Do not stop here either BW, go that extra mile. Bring PVP to this game, open world pvp and warzones in an update of god-like proportions. Naturally if they would merge servers first then do the transfers all aspects of the game would increase since then we would have people to do ANYTHING with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RefugeASSASSIN Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Ranked WZ's will not mean much without Xserver. This. Otherwise its 8 man premade's facerolling pubs instead of the 4 they run now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneXXIV Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) You haven't seen one because I have tp spend 200k just to get a new light saber and move mods! We have no credits left after moving mods! So I can't buy a sith unlock! No I will not do PvE dailies. Edited May 21, 2012 by HurricaneXXIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycao Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 This. Otherwise its 8 man premade's facerolling pubs instead of the 4 they run now. They stated that when the ability to queue an 8 man ops group they will be in there own bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stendarrs Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I think the ranked WZ's will be meaningless to a lot of people if it does not come with X-server. I would actually rather have the X-server WZ's before ranked if it's an either/or scenario. X-server should allow anyone to PvP at pretty much any time with reasonable queue times. Ranked WZ's without X-server will just change 4 man premades to 8 man. You'll still be stuck with only being able to play during peak hours unless you're on a high pop server (are there like 2 of those left now?). X-server and merges should be tied for the absolute #1 most important thing for BW to be working on right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkerus Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) server transfers will help alot. We may not be able to transfer to servers like fatman. But allowing 4-5 dead servers to transfer to a standard pop server will help tremendously and provide some playability while waiting for rated/x-server THIS. They can put off X-server stuff as long as transfers are working. Then they can take the time to make x-server right.\ Adaptive gear is coming? Awesome! Edited May 21, 2012 by Arkerus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUXs Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Ranked can stay out of the game forever for all I care. Open World PvP is what they NEED to focus on next...not the same 3 freaking warzones and huttball. Calling them "ranked" doesn't make them any more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Kraxis- Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Why is Daniel obsessed with Sith Pureblood Jedi? He's raved about that, like three times now in various interviews or previews. I've never seen one. Because he is reading off a prepared script that his Marketing department wrote. Edited May 21, 2012 by -Kraxis- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiya Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 It seems the whole Ranked warzones is just a taboo/ignored subject atm. Not seen a yellow mention it since they kicked it out of 1.2.... Dunno, just doesn't seem likely for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeAndSee Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/05/21/star-wars-the-old-republics-13-patch-revealed BW anounced what content is making it into 1.3 and Ranked WZs + X-server Queues aren't on the list. Considering that 1.3 isn't even on the PTS yet and 1.4 is supposed to be on a similar development cycle as 1.2, it could be SEVERAL MONTHS before Ranked/X-server go live (unless they're pushed in a separate, intermediate patch). Does the PvP community have any shot at surviving if it keeps on like it has been for another 3-4 months? To be honest they did say patch 1.3 was a minor one with just the group finder and legacy. Edited May 21, 2012 by ComeAndSee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caid_Baraka Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I think the ranked WZ's will be meaningless to a lot of people if it does not come with X-server. I would actually rather have the X-server WZ's before ranked if it's an either/or scenario. X-server should allow anyone to PvP at pretty much any time with reasonable queue times. Ranked WZ's without X-server will just change 4 man premades to 8 man. You'll still be stuck with only being able to play during peak hours unless you're on a high pop server (are there like 2 of those left now?). X-server and merges should be tied for the absolute #1 most important thing for BW to be working on right now. ^This^ Without cross server queues the rest of it is meaningless. Transfers are at best a band-aid fix to a larger problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistols Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 And once again, nothing of value (let alone any updates to popular requests) to the PvP gameplay aspect. Not shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeAndSee Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I don't understand whats the taboo with Ranked Warzones. Literally, NOTHING HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT IT! I looked at every Q&A and now this preview and its not mentioned once, but we get server transfers mentioned every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOMOCTAGON Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I don't understand whats the taboo with Ranked Warzones. Literally, NOTHING HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT IT! I looked at every Q&A and now this preview and its not mentioned once, but we get server transfers mentioned every week. Probably because there isn't anything they can say about it. I think they just started over after pulling the plug at the last minute and I'm sure that takes some time. To bad they don't have time... if they don't give pvpers some info soon there won't be any left to enjoy whatever they do come up with whenever that actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caravaggio Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I'm pretty sure the Devs stated that Ranked WZs and Transfers would be in before 1.3 unless something has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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