Dev Post EricMusco Posted August 11, 2016 Dev Post Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Hey folks! For those who missed the stream and are looking for a wrap-up on what we talked about, here ya go! You can catch the archived video here. State of the Galaxy We are working to address DvL players who are unable to complete Tier 6 as soon as possible. We are aiming to have a fix in the next patch we release.The team is looking through feedback on the new pack opening, and looking for places to improve. If you want to speed up the experience you can spacebar through the animation.We know there has been some concerns about story elements that didn't come to a close in KotFE. This was intentional as those story threads will continue into the future. PvP Ranked Season 7 Season will end with the launch of KOTETEach reward tier will receive a stronghold decoration and title.Second tier will receive a unique color crystalTop tier will receive a unique mountScreenshots and tier breakdown coming in September Featured Community Contributors SWTOR Central - BadFeeling interview with Ben Irving Knights of the Eternal Throne Full announcement coming at NYCC in October HK Chapter Bonus chapter coming to eligible subscribers on September 7thNew Alliance alert for Rusk. Includes another Companion that players would love to kill... Thanks everyone for tuning in! -eric Edited August 12, 2016 by EricMusco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexRuiz Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 My sub ends on September 5 and i dont have the money to renew it that month. The rusk alliance recruitment would be available to those who ended KotFE or only active subs?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLordSnake Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 You know my question, will there be an actual LiveStream ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinaith Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 i know you're never going to read this, mr. musco, but you know how we can tell that you weren't planning on talking about pvp at all this livestream and did it just to try and shut us up for a while? they didn't even have a bullet about it on the wrap-up slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrgames Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Did anyone watch the joke of stream. You tell the community less and less each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetPloughed Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 You should add a date to the NYCC line, the question of when is it will be asked a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShiftRecall Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Not going to lie the lack of anything about KOTET was very disappointing, all we got is wait until October for an "announcement." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Post EricMusco Posted August 11, 2016 Author Dev Post Share Posted August 11, 2016 My sub ends on September 5 and i dont have the money to renew it that month. The rusk alliance recruitment would be available to those who ended KotFE or only active subs?? Thanks You do not need to be a subscriber to access it, but you do need to have access to, and have completed Chapter 16. That is the prerequisite to access the alert. -eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtGeneralGezlin Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Hey, Eric. Since The Shroud is heavily involved in the HK chapter, is there any chance/plans to add a solo mode for the final mission for both the Shroud and Dreadseed questlines? I know a lot of people have been asking for them, since it is nearly impossible to find a group to finish them, and it would be a good way for new and current players who have never done those quests to do them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newyankalt Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I was expecting to hear about rewards for people who will stay subbed from now until KOTET, like the Nico Okarr last year and the various other items. Nothing like that this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commanderwar Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Thank for the live stream kotfe was great, cannot wait for the info on kotet Edited August 11, 2016 by commanderwar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Just because the decision to leave Chapter 16 finishing on such an incomplete note was intentional does that make it the right decisions? Seriously I don't think anyone thought it was a bug and there was another scene after, where something is resolved. The issue is that having turned the last 16 chapters into such a pointless excise of running round in circles you have kind of wasted everyones time for (if you were a sub for each chapter) somewhere in the region of 150 bucks. If you spent that on a new game you would expect more of a conclusion than was given. So why leave the players feeling so cheated in an expansion. Is that a good business model? Edited August 11, 2016 by Costello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeOfTimaeus Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 KOTFE was great now looking forward to KOTET. Would love to be able to use more then one companion at a time in next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCorazon Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Hey folks! For those who missed the stream and are looking for a wrap-up on what we talked about, here ya go! State of the Galaxy We are working to address DvL players who are unable to complete Tier 6 as soon as possible. We are aiming to have a fix in the next patch we release.The team is looking through feedback on the new pack opening, and looking for places to improve. If you want to speed up the experience you can spacebar through the animation.We know there has been some concerns about story elements that didn't come to a close in KotFE. This was intentional as those story threads will continue into the future. PvP Ranked Season 7 Season will end with the launch of KOTETEach reward tier will receive a stronghold decoration and title.Second tier will receive a unique color crystalTop tier will receive a unique mountScreenshots and tier breakdown coming in September Featured Community Contributors SWTOR Central - BadFeeling interview with Ben Irving Knights of the Eternal Throne Full announcement coming at NYCC in October HK Chapter Bonus chapter coming to eligible subscribers on September 7thNew Alliance alert for Rusk. Includes another Companion that players would love to kill... Thanks everyone for tuning in! -eric Eric, can you please clarify. So no weapons for season 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceinwyn Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 You do not need to be a subscriber to access it, but you do need to have access to, and have completed Chapter 16. That is the prerequisite to access the alert. -eric Same with the HK chapter, I assume? The way you guys have dragged this out is disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexRuiz Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 You do not need to be a subscriber to access it, but you do need to have access to, and have completed Chapter 16. That is the prerequisite to access the alert. -eric Thanks , I finished Chapter 16 yesterday so happy that my Knight can see Rusk again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoomiryarZ Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Same with the HK chapter, I assume? The way you guys have dragged this out is disgusting. Assuming a lot of people unsubbed because of the bad way they are handling KOTFE, the only right thing would be for them to release the bonus chapter to everyone. But I suppose they won't and keep the original requirement. Very disappointing livestream, why do I bother watching it? The important questions are NEVER answered or they just flat out turn around it. I think Mr. Musco should by now realise that if they want to save the game the "Soon TM" is no longer acceptable. Seriously it was mediocre. You should be throwing us a bone, Eric, and release more info on KOTET NOW. Cause I doubt many people will stick around that long without new info. But of course as always these things are flat-out ignored. Disappointing and mediocre livestream. If you got nothing new and interesting to say don't bother doing one. Edited August 11, 2016 by NoomiryarZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienEyeTX Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 You should add a date to the NYCC line, the question of when is it will be asked a lot The event is October 6-9. So... somewhere thereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zasszz Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Its almost impressive to expect nothing and still get led down when it comes to bioware streams. This was just a waste of time and air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalLowlife Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Hey folks! For those who missed the stream and are looking for a wrap-up on what we talked about, here ya go! State of the Galaxy We know there has been some concerns about story elements that didn't come to a close in KotFE. This was intentional as those story threads will continue into the future. Thanks everyone for tuning in! -eric While THIS may be "working as intended", I do hope you realize how many players you PO'd with this story telling decision. It's bad enough that I....THE EMPEROR'S WRATH...had to spend 16 chapters being told what to do by random Jedi dropouts and wanna be soldiers, thrown around like a rag doll by every freaking boss in the Zakul empire, and unable to interrupt most opponents. But to end a season with NO CLOSURE ON ANYTHING. I honestly have lost nearly all interest in KotET. And.I was one of your biggest supporters when y'all decided to focus on single player story. Fool me one time, shame on you. Fool me twice, can't put the blame on you Fool me three times....... Please.....Step ya storytelling game up BW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienEyeTX Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 While THIS may be "working as intended", I do hope you realize how many players you PO'd with this story telling decision. It's bad enough that I....THE EMPEROR'S WRATH...had to spend 16 chapters being told what to do by random Jedi dropouts and wanna be soldiers, thrown around like a rag doll by every freaking boss in the Zakul empire, and unable to interrupt most opponents. But to end a season with NO CLOSURE ON ANYTHING. I honestly have lost nearly all interest in KotET. And.I was one of your biggest supporters when y'all decided to focus on single player story. Fool me one time, shame on you. Fool me twice, can't put the blame on you Fool me three times....... Please.....Step ya storytelling game up BW. True. Good storytelling would have brought closure to at least one of the storylines. That would leave room for something new. As it is... looks like we don't get any new story to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerSchneider Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) PvP Ranked Season 7 Season will end with the launch of KOTETEach reward tier will receive a stronghold decoration and title.Second tier will receive a unique color crystalTop tier will receive a unique mountScreenshots and tier breakdown coming in September I strongly suggest you to listen to the community and add weapon box and top 96 titles AT LEAST. Would be nice to get armor set though. Edited August 12, 2016 by DerSchneider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andryah Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) True. Good storytelling would have brought closure to at least one of the storylines. That would leave room for something new. As it is... looks like we don't get any new story to follow. I get that some players want closure on their story.. but in reality.. from day one of this games launch.... story arcs were left open to a large degree. This is not surprising to me as I see the story arcs very much following classic multi-part screenplay format. It's a tried and tested way to apply story in an entertaining manner, AND a manner that leads one to want to come back and see more. Which is why so many TV series and movie franchises now days leave sharp cliff hangers at the end of a season or movie in a trilogy. Not that I don't get frustrated sometimes when a TV season ends, or a movie ends and leaves me hanging on what will happen next. I do. But I give the studio credit for following a proven formula for story telling in modern entertainment. Of course it's a fairly alien concept in MMOs.. and honestly players of MMOs appear to not like delays in anything in their play progression. The book Writers Journey, https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Journey-Mythic-Structure-3rd/dp/193290736X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470965390&sr=8-1&keywords=writers+journey , explains the concept and approach very well in my view, including how it evolved and why it works so well for story telling. TL;DR a good story never actually ends, and a good story teller leaves you hanging at an interlude point and wanting more. Edited August 12, 2016 by Andryah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_YourUncle Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I get that some players want closure on their story.. but in reality.. from day one of this games launch.... story arcs were left open to a large degree. This is not surprising to me as I see the story arcs very much following classic multi-part screenplay format. It's a tried and tested way to apply story in an entertaining manner, AND a manner that leads one to want to come back and see more. Which is why so many TV series and movie franchises now days leave sharp cliff hangers at the end of a season or movie in a trilogy. Not that I don't get frustrated sometimes when a TV season ends, or a movie ends and leaves me hanging on what will happen next. I do. But I give the studio credit for following a proven formula for story telling in modern entertainment. Of course it's a fairly alien concept in MMOs.. and honestly players of MMOs appear to not like delays in anything in their play progression. The book Writers Journey, https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Journey-Mythic-Structure-3rd/dp/193290736X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470965390&sr=8-1&keywords=writers+journey , explains the concept and approach very well in my view, including how it evolved and why it works so well for story telling. TL;DR a good story never actually ends, and a good story teller leaves you hanging at an interlude point and wanting more. There was always a big win in every class story and expansion unlike the latest. You actually stopped the bad guy, before another bad guy showed up for the cliffhanger, if at all. Kotfe had no conclusion at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienEyeTX Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I get that some players want closure on their story.. but in reality.. from day one of this games launch.... story arcs were left open to a large degree. This is not surprising to me as I see the story arcs very much following classic multi-part screenplay format. It's a tried and tested way to apply story in an entertaining manner, AND a manner that leads one to want to come back and see more. Which is why so many TV series and movie franchises now days leave sharp cliff hangers at the end of a season or movie in a trilogy. Not that I don't get frustrated sometimes when a TV season ends, or a movie ends and leaves me hanging on what will happen next. I do. But I give the studio credit for following a proven formula for story telling in modern entertainment. Of course it's a fairly alien concept in MMOs.. and honestly players of MMOs appear to not like delays in anything in their play progression. The book Writers Journey, https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Journey-Mythic-Structure-3rd/dp/193290736X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470965390&sr=8-1&keywords=writers+journey , explains the concept and approach very well in my view, including how it evolved and why it works so well for story telling. TL;DR a good story never actually ends, and a good story teller leaves you hanging at an interlude point and wanting more. They have enough going on that they can close one portion of the story and let us feel like we made progress. As it is, we are treading water. I wouldn't make us the Emperor or anything, but we should have made progress. Right now, all we have is more enemies and absolutely nothing to show for it. I could go along if they wrote it as a failure. But they wrote it as some sort of victory. Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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