Maintenance: November 8th, 2017

[DarthPrimus]

Hello Eric/Keith

In regards to the merge, I have a concern about my Legacy name. Here is your quote:

Legacy Name and Level

 

Since Legacy names are not unique, you will not lose a Legacy name as part of this process. However, if you have two Legacies which are brought together, the name and level of the highest level Legacy will be maintained.

 

Ex: You have the Level 10 “Skywalker” Legacy on The Bastion and the Level 40 “Organa” Legacy on The Harbinger; these will combine into the Organa Legacy at Level 40.

 

I understand this perfectly, but do not fall into this scenario. Both servers are Level 50. What name will I end up with?

Is there going to be a "next" criteria if they are equal? Go by set-up date? Here's an example;

 

Iv'e had ABCDE for over 2 years. Love the name ALOT. My Guildmaster moved to another server and I took over a few chars to follow him (all done as char transfers). Now being on the other server, I was told to set up a new legacy name that would be unique so that he would know who we are and where we came from (dont think it was really necessary, but...).

Now I have legacy 12345 on the new server and ABCDE on the original server. The new one was only created a few months ago.

When the merge goes through, will I maintain the legacy that was built 2 years ago? It's the one I'm wanting the most, the other one was just a "dummy" creation.

If the players need or want to change their names from this merge, can we do it at NO COST to us?

 

I would imagine with instances such as this, the Legacy with 'seniority' would win out, meaning the one you created first. That would be the only logical way for it to work, in my opinion.

[AlienEyeTX]

I would imagine with instances such as this, the Legacy with 'seniority' would win out, meaning the one you created first. That would be the only logical way for it to work, in my opinion.

 

That, or it will be the one with more achievement points. Either way, all the achievements will be there, it is just a question of the name. Hopefully it's not a huge deal either way, but at least it can be changed easily enough if anyone gets one they'd rather not have.

 

Maybe they should make it possible for CS to change it, if they can verify that you already had the desired name. It's the least they could do to save some people some cash (HA!).

[lord_of_aces]

1:00AM - 1:00PM PST = 0800 - 2000 UTC/GMT. Therefore 0900 - 2100 UTC = 2:00AM - 2:00PM PST.

Says so here https://savvytime.com/converter/pst

 

At the time this thread was posted, Summer Time had ended in Europe (it usually ends about a week before it ends stateside). Because of that, your time conversion site gave you a false report. The times as posted in the opening thread are correct. 1am PST is 9am GMT. It's also 7pm AEST, if I've done my math correctly for those in Australia.

[Krazhez]

 

When the merge goes through, will I maintain the legacy that was built 2 years ago?

 

They said in the October live stream, if you have multiple 50s, the name will be chosen randomly.

http://dulfy.net/2017/10/03/swtor-fall-roadmap-qa-livestream-coverage/

[SebastiaanZ]

Anyone wanna bet that either the update gets pushed another week or we going to get an extended downtime? Not that the EU playerbase is affected, after all it will take the entire EU day! Not that Bioware cares.

[Eshvara]

Extended downtime is to be expected, pushed back a week sounds like too much.

[CaseMatryx]

Hey, will the patch be available to download when the maintenance start or will we have to wait a bit for that ?

Just so I know if I can boot the launcher before going to work in the morning.

Yes, I'm a lazy person, I completely know it.

 

I'm curious about this as well. Will we be able to update our systems prior to the servers coming back online? If so, what time can I start my update?

[aadenne]

Hope no one's characters has a birthday Wednesday, otherwise birthday ruined for sure lol

 

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[SolarSaenz]

It's Tuesday.

 

You didn't forget to translate the patch notes into French or German, did you? Or, accidentally throw them away with the morning trash pick up?

[casirabit]

It's Tuesday.

 

You didn't forget to translate the patch notes into French or German, did you? Or, accidentally throw them away with the morning trash pick up?

 

Patch notes are usually done in the afternoon, central time.

[ryanwasabilim]

Patch notes going to be delayed, so as the merge but i believe in the team ! They will not disappoint ! Right GUYS? AM I RIGHT?

[SolarSaenz]

Patch notes are usually done in the afternoon, central time.

 

Yeah. I know that. I'm just poking fun and being sarcastic because not that long ago, they had to delay some patch notes. See http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=9435429#edit9435429 and coincidence or not, the patch notes had some news that wasn't exactly well received.

[Exocor]

Lord Ptach is late... again! He will never become Darth with an attitude like that.

[supertimtaf]

Lord Ptach is late... again! He will never become Darth with an attitude like that.

 

Did you sacrifice enough CXP to Lord Ptach ?

Maybe he didn't heard your prayer well enough.

Edited November 7, 2017 by supertimtaf

[EricMusco]

Lord Ptach cometh: http://www.swtor.com/patchnotes/1182017/game-update-5.5.1

 

Reminder, there is no actual patch to download tomorrow. These changes are just some changes/impacts players will see due to United Forces.

 

Thanks!

 

-eric

Edited November 7, 2017 by EricMusco

[dscount]

Eric - Where is this FAQ document that was mentioned in the Patch Notes? Is it coming out today or an existing document and just not linked yet?

[Mubrak]

Eric - Where is this FAQ document that was mentioned in the Patch Notes? Is it coming out today or an existing document and just not linked yet?

 

The FAQ has been up for quite some while, already on page 2 of the news section

http://www.swtor.com/info/news/news-article/20171002

[sam-marc]

Lord Ptach cometh: http://www.swtor.com/patchnotes/1182017/game-update-5.5.1

 

Reminder, there is no actual patch to download tomorrow. These changes are just some changes/impacts players will see due to United Forces.

 

Thanks!

 

-eric

 

I legit just did a news video... Now I gotta do another one

[Ulven]

Earn the merciless Darth Hexid Companion by completing three PvE activities in Group Finder or three PvP Warzone matches. Darth Hexid will be delivered to all eligible players on 11/28.

 

Is it enough to do it once on 1 character to get Hexid for all other characters, old and eventually new ones?

[xmarcusprimex]

Is it enough to do it once on 1 character to get Hexid for all other characters, old and eventually new ones?

 

Yes.

Do it on one, get her in the mail like a Russian brides for your entire legacy.

Edited November 7, 2017 by xmarcusprimex

[Nmyownworld]

Lord Ptach cometh: http://www.swtor.com/patchnotes/1182017/game-update-5.5.1

 

Reminder, there is no actual patch to download tomorrow. These changes are just some changes/impacts players will see due to United Forces.

 

Thanks!

 

-eric

Thanks, Lord Ptach.

 

No download? Nice!

[Joonbeams]

Can we get confirmation of double XP/CXP starting tomorrow? It's not in patch notes.

[kodrac]

Can we get confirmation of double XP/CXP starting tomorrow? It's not in patch notes.

 

http://www.swtor.com/patchnotes/1182017/game-update-5.5.1

Reminder: Please review the United Forces FAQ for any questions following today’s update.

 

http://www.swtor.com/info/news/news-article/20171002

Finally, once United Forces goes live, get double rewards: Double XP, Double Command XP, and much more through November 14!

[Joonbeams]

http://www.swtor.com/patchnotes/1182017/game-update-5.5.1

Reminder: Please review the United Forces FAQ for any questions following today’s update.

 

http://www.swtor.com/info/news/news-article/20171002

Finally, once United Forces goes live, get double rewards: Double XP, Double Command XP, and much more through November 14!

 

I did these things already.

[thantilis]

my question since rp and pvp servers are being merged will we be forced to do pvp just to able to play. im on a rp sever because I don't want to do pvp .... if I got to worry about being ganked every time I turn around .......