ObsidianVashti Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Per the 2015 roadmap provided by Bruce McLean: http://dulfy.net/2015/02/09/swtor-producers-road-map-2015/ Ziost is a planetary addition that is coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic tenatively on April 28th (per the below link): http://dulfy.net/2015/02/11/swtor-game-update-3-2-with-ziost-will-arrive-on-april-28/ *Edit: For those who don't know what the planet is, check out this informative Wikia article, which can give you a good idea of what might be coming for SWTOR: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ziost After exploring many forms here on the site and elsewhere I have noticed a lot of criticism regarding how new planets or daily areas are implemented within SWTOR. Specifically Manaan is viewed as a fairly empty planet with only aesthetic and nostalgic value. Makeb was a mixed bag at its implementation with difficult mobs; Yavin and Rishi have been loved and hated from both sides for various form or size factors (and bugs ). Then there are additions like CZ-198 which are exclusively smaller in dimesnion to act for daily quest lines. Oricon on the other hand I have not seen as much criticism for as it added a daily area, interesting storylines, and two Operations. That all being said. What are your expectations for Ziost to be a sucessful and meaningful addition to SWTOR? From what I gather Ziost's importance in the Old Republic timeline is somewhere on par with Drommund Kass as the Imperial capital. How can Bioware construct this planet in a creative, innovative manner that is not merely re-skinned and truly brings a fresh and dynamic experience for your SWTOR spring and summer? What are some suggestions and solutions you have going forward to make planetary additions in SWTOR purposeful? Edited March 6, 2015 by ObsidianVashti Article Editions and Grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djiini Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I expect there will be a small side-thing that will be totally unbalanced, prompting 60 threads about it on the forums. This is just my sampling bias from the slot machine and GTN 'scam' thing, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murder_Toys Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Per the 2015 roadmap provided by Bruce McLean: http://dulfy.net/2015/02/09/swtor-producers-road-map-2015/ Ziost is a planetary addition that is coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic tenatively on April 28th (per the below link): http://dulfy.net/2015/02/11/swtor-game-update-3-2-with-ziost-will-arrive-on-april-28/ After exploring many forms here on the site and elsewhere I have noticed a lot of criticism regarding how new planets or daily areas are implemented within SWTOR. Specifically Manaan is viewed as a fairly empty planet with only aesthetic and nostalgic value. Makeb is mixed bag at its implementation with difficult mobs; Yavin and Rishi have been loved and hated from both sides for various form or size factors (and bugs ). Then there are additions like CZ-198 which are exclusively smaller in dimesnion to act for daily quest lines. Oricon on the other hand I have not seen as much criticism for as it added a daily area, interesting storylines, and two Operations. That all being said. What are your expectations for Ziost to be a sucessful and meaningful addition to SWTOR? From what I gather Ziost's importance in the Old Republic timeline is somewhere on par with Drommund Kass as the Imperial capital. How can Bioware construct this planet in a creative, innovative manner that is not merely re-skinned and truly brings a fresh and dynamic experience for your SWTOR spring and summer? What are some suggestions and solutions you have going forward to make planetary additions in SWTOR purposeful? I see a new stronghold maybe being build around ziost .daily area and world boss and 2 FP and main story for the new raids coming end of year. At this point am playing just to see story , killed pug runs for me a while back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaesha Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Honestly I've learned to set my expectations as low as possible that way I can't be disapointed when all we get is another FP/OP or two. Playable Togruta – I kind of let the Cathar out of the bag on this one last year at the New York Cantina, but now it’s in writing! This is the only thing that has really gotten my attention and I wish we had a hard date for release as I've been wanting to play as a togruta from day one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 my expectations? im expecting 1 hours worth of bugged content horrible lag and performance lots of carebear rage over pvp that's about it tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaesha Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 my expectations? im expecting 1 hours worth of bugged content horrible lag and performance lots of carebear rage over pvp that's about it tbh Damn and I thought I was a cynical person. I bow to a true master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerkWork Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 *Puts on tinfoil hat* The Emperor has turned into a giant casino with slot machines everywhere with a giant dance floor where you have to do a cross or die. Also there will be an exploit where you can get a free Kephess mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyaniteD Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Expectations are the most common cause for disappointment. So I'll just try not to have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menofhorror Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Kind of sad that this is the state of the game and any kinds of expectations will be punished with dissapointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLordSnake Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I expect new story missions side missions dailies with reputation, lot of places to explore, I originally was hoping for a new expansion to level up to 65 but I doubt it now. So... That's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papazmurf Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I've never even heard of Ziost. Is there reference to it in the game? I expect a Pazaak mini game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kremsau Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Expecting: Tactical FP. Lore scattered about the "entrance" ala Manaan. Hoping: Stronghold won't be on Ziost. 7+ Dailies, 1 Weekly. (though this would seem redundant given Rishi / Yavin) Edited March 6, 2015 by Kremsau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZETA_SCORPII Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Not sure what to expect. They haven't topped Oricon yet IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirana Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 What Are Your Expectations for Ziost? Pretty much neutral on most things. I'll take the wait and see approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llayles Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Expecting: Tactical FP Small planet Token dailies A weekly Hoping: Large fleshed out endgame freeplay area. Not that disgusting excuse called Yavin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianDavion Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Expecting: Tactical FP Small planet Token dailies A weekly Hoping: Large fleshed out endgame freeplay area. Not that disgusting excuse called Yavin. what exactly is wrong with Yavin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prototypemind Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Expecting: Tactical FP Small planet Token dailies A weekly +1 Operation most likely, which I expect to be bugged and stay bugged. And a one-time pop in from the devs to tell us it's out, then silence again for weeks. Edited March 6, 2015 by Prototypemind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llayles Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 what exactly is wrong with Yavin? It's tiny and barren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djiini Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 People still expect something out of this game besides story/voice acting. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalfear Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Im hoping for an amazing planet thats huge in size and scope and rich with story Im expecting CZ or Oricon however I would LOVE to be surprised and amazed by EA and see them take the larger road but I just do not think they put that much effort into the updates anymore Just short and fast thats ate up and spit out in a day or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALaggyGrunt Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Another round of GSF function breaks. I've come to expect those to happen whenever there's a major release, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psandak Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Expectations are the most common cause for disappointment. So I'll just try not to have any. This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llayles Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 People still expect something out of this game besides story/voice acting. Amazing. I'll tell you a story: Once upon a time, people wanted video games to be fun. The end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsidianVashti Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I've never even heard of Ziost. Is there reference to it in the game? I expect a Pazaak mini game Regarding Ziost, here is an outside link regarding the planet's ties to the Old Republic storyline and its significance within the Star Wars universe: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ziost I myself have only finished four of the eight class lines, so I am not entirely sure if the planet has ever been alluded to in the story lines of the game itself yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeventhJedi Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Daily area with new rep to grind. Fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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