MDbuffalotd Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 So I decided to make my own post out of a response I recently gave to a different thread. I know the Devs said in the last livestream that they are looking for ideas about what stronghold to make next, and I wanted to get my input in. Either way, if whatever they make is on par with the Yavin stronghold's awesomeness, I will be very happy. Here are my ideas, in order of preference: 1. Rishi Pirate/Mandalorian Hunting Lodge on a private island. Think of Shae Vizla's fortress from the Blood Hunt FP. Ideally with plenty of those wooden bridges, definitely with a river (if not more than one) with waterfalls throughout. Incorporating a volcano would have some potential as well. Also I think it would be amazing to have some kind of area (maybe a partially underwater cave, or a separate island) that is accessible only by riding a gondola or raft that you have to interact with, and wait as it takes you there. And I'd really like to see it set at night. That would be a perfect place to show off all those decorations that involve fire, especially the Mandalorian torches/wall sconces that arrived with the last cartel pack. Oh, and for what it's worth... if the clues dropped in Shadow of Revan and the KotFE announcements are any indication, the new expansion will deal heavily with the dwarf galaxy (the Rishi Maze), and Rishi is the threshold between the Rishi Maze and the known galaxy. I think it would be a logical (and fun) connection to release a stronghold on Rishi later this year to go along with Fallen Empire. 2. Alderaan Manor set high up in the mountains. I'm imagining something that takes inspiration from Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies. Set on a cliffside, with rivers and waterfalls throughout, and all of the architecture made out of rustic, heavy-looking stone. Maybe with some kind of gazebo right next to a waterfall on the cliff. Here are a few pictures for reference: http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/saganomringen/images/4/4c/Rivendell-council-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-35430552-2048-866.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131021205953 http://corecanvas.s3.amazonaws.com/theonering-0188db0e/media/original/50c8e1f704bd5_Ancalagon_GaladrielAtRivendell2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/WtDI638.jpg http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/35300000/in-rivendell-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-35355363-2048-1152.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/76/f0/a3/76f0a352169fd4aacdb20c43d3bbd4e1.jpg http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/JMCarrvill-Flickr.png 3. Manaan stronghold with underwater section. I know this is a popular idea. Manaan is beautiful, as is the music that plays in the background from KOTOR. It's certainly worth considering, although I am less enthusiastic about it than most. While being out at sea is beautiful, endless ocean would get very boring after a while, especially considering the Selkath architecture in Ahto City is very sterile and white-washed. Also, while everyone seems to be excited about the underwater idea, I'm just not sure how good it would look in execution. Water is one of the most difficult things to animate and render realistically, and making an underwater environment look good isn't any easier. Going off the Manaan FP, the underwater areas that the game engine can pull off are actually pretty basic. It's essentially just a really dark area with some bubbles and seaweed visible, with the occasional Firaxa shark swimming past. It worked in pulling off the creepy vibe needed for the FP (and the original KOTOR, for that matter), but it doesn't hold too much interest for me as a stronghold. So these are my best ideas. What are yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theeko Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hoth base with 2 sub levels and a base type platform up above with multiple centerpieces around the base with large gates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerkWork Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Dread Palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmwfte Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Proto-Death Star. One room shack on Tatooine. Ancient Rakatan Temple either on Belsavis or Lehon. I also second/third/fourth Manaan and Rishi, although I'd like Rishi to incorporate a treehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleurdelis Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Manaan...I want an underwater strong hold where I can relax and stare at the creatures swimming around. Would be very zen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDbuffalotd Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Proto-Death Star. One room shack on Tatooine. Ancient Rakatan Temple either on Belsavis or Lehon. I also second/third/fourth Manaan and Rishi, although I'd like Rishi to incorporate a treehouse. Agreed, a Rishi treehouse would be a lot of fun. Honestly, Rishi just seems like it's tailor-made for a stronghold, and I really hope it's in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infidelious Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 A Thranta or Terminus ship as a mobile stronghold. I agree with other posters that an underwater Manaan stronghold would be cool to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShenLongKazama Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Rishi>>>Everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahrdol Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I would like an hidden asteroid space station. Maybe some mining going on inside and some other illegal activities . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aatrus Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'd love to have one of those Imperial Bunkers, like the one in Grathan's Estate or the one under the Unfinished Collosus. Those would be great. Lots of red light, VERY Sithy/Imperialy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidian_Stone Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 ... ship as a mobile stronghold. A larger ship that we could use to travel between planets much like our class ships would be fun. Not capital ship big, but something big enough that we could have out class ships in a hanger as a deco. Mobile SH would be very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atreiya Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 If Rakata Prime were in the game as an actual planet, I'd want a place on Rakata Prime (I live in Hawaii, so it's the planet with the closest resemblance to home that I've seen so far - heh). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobbySchwa Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Rishi would be DA BOMB (Nar Shadaa- sized) but I'm surprised no one has yet to mention… Tython and Korriban! Those would both be awesome Jedi/Sith themed especially if the deco vendor got some new decorations. I think for Tython and Korriban, they would be smaller strongholds, like the Coruscant/DK size but maybe not with 2 stories or something. And while I mention Tython and Korriban, maybe Ord Mantell and Hutta, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azudelphi Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 A Thranta or Terminus ship as a mobile stronghold. I agree with other posters that an underwater Manaan stronghold would be cool to have. I like everything about this post. /agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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