The following is a truncated list of all the Questions Asked since the announcment. Some were answered in other FAQs but since they keep getting asked they'll need to keep getting answered.
I've shortened some questions (mainly because many answers only provide information to part of the initial question) and I've linked to the answer in every case. If you notice anything broken let me know.
UPDATED 11/4/05 at 7:50PM EST.
Concerning Respec
GCW and Factions?
via Thunderheart: Players will still be able to declare with either faction if they wish.
Is there a time limit on Respecing?
via Thunderheart: [At this time there is no limit for completeing your respecs - but this is open to change down the line.]
How many Respecs do we get?
via Tiggs: You receive the 10 respec's (not counting the one you get when you first login). Whatever level you are when you login that is the level the respec will put you at when ever you use it. The level will show in the examine window if you don't remember. There is no time limit on using the respec's at this time.
Will we be able to change our names at the time of the respec?
I have a Master Armorsmith with 4000 Smuggler and some merchant. My CL is only 22, yet ALL 250 points are taken up, will i transfer over as a level 80, or do i need to drop my smuggler and grind out all crafting and dancing xp ????
via Tiggs: If you convert to one of the 7 combat professions (Jedi, Smuggler, Bounty Hunter, Officer, Spy, Commando or Medic) then you will be level 22. If you convert to Entertainer or Trader then you will get the entire profession.
General NGE Questions
With NGE the whole 'glowy' thing is gone, so what about the restrictions on transferring FS (and jedi) toons from galaxy to galaxy?
via Tiggs: The Character Transfer service remains the same
Will grouping remain capped at 8 people per group, and will group A be able to co-group with group B for more complex missions, quests, etc?
Concerning "fast action combat:" Is it twitch combat like you see in games like Planteside and Counterstrike? Like EQ@ and DAOC's?
via Thunderheart: I would say that the speed of combat is somewhere in-between these two. There is deinitely a lot more action, but it isn't twitchy as the First Person Shooters out there. One of the things that really makes a difference is that you are clicking on your enemies to attack them and not the toolbar. For me, it centered my attention on the combat. Not having to split my focus between the actual on-screen combat and the toolbar made a big (positive) difference IMHO.
One of the big draws of SWG was that you didn't have to give up your character to change what you were doing. Will we still be able to switch or will we need to delete the characters to switch professions?
Can you please clarify if a Jedi will be a starting profession or an unlockable one for someone who has chosen Force Sensitve as their path?
via Tiggs: Jedi/Force Sensitive will be a starting profession
What will be happening with the FS village?
via Tiggs: The FS village will be removed with the NGE
Who will be eligible for the "Elder Jedi" rewards?
via Tiggs: Anyone who is a Jedi(which is defined as having the first skill box) will recieve the Elder Rewards. So no, you do not have to be a maxed out Jedi to recieve the reward.
What exactly does Blue Glowy Entail?
via Tiggs: It is an ability to change your appearance that you can change back at any time.
Message Edited by WildBil2Me on 11-04-200507:48 PM
In case a Dev comes across this I have a very specific question.
The CC I use for my SWG account was stolen. In order to change the billing information on my SOE account I had to CANCEL it - what this means is until my billing cycle is over (after the 15th) my account is considered cancelled. Will this affect my ability to recieve rewards for being an active player on that account?
P.S. I had no choice but to cancel because of SOEs policy concerning Billing information on Station Pass Accounts. Once you're getting that multi game subscription you must cancel your accounts and wait for them to expire before you can change your billing info.
We need to keep this at the top (possibly stickied if a moderator would be so kind) and it needs to stay updated. Or the communications team at SOE should create an ad hoc FAQ based on this structure... this post answers MANY of the questions being repeatedly asked by the player base.
Can they change the name from Star Wars Galaxies to "World of Star Wars Galaxyquest on the Battlefront"? It seems like they are good friends with P-Diddy and sample everything and call it thier own.
also via Tiggs: states that only folks who have unlocked Jedi by the time the NGE goes to live will get that extra slot.
Will I get to keep the alt that I unlocked by already having a current jedi?
via Tiggs: Yes
How many character slots will new players coming in get?
via Tiggs: Players will have one character slot.
Here's another:
Will we still be able to have characters on 8 different servers?
via Tiggs: Yes. "You are still allowed 8 characters across servers and one per server (unless you have unlocked a slot with being a Jedi)"
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WildBil2Me wrote: In case a Dev comes across this I have a very specific question.
The CC I use for my SWG account was stolen. In order to change the billing information on my SOE account I had to CANCEL it - what this means is until my billing cycle is over (after the 15th) my account is considered cancelled. Will this affect my ability to recieve rewards for being an active player on that account?
P.S. I had no choice but to cancel because of SOEs policy concerning Billing information on Station Pass Accounts. Once you're getting that multi game subscription you must cancel your accounts and wait for them to expire before you can change your billing info.
I had a similar thing and as long as you resubscribe as soon as your account closes you'll still be counted as active on that same day. I fyou wait a few days then there could be a problem.
This based on personal experiance, your milage may vary! I suggest that you check during the day on the 15th and when the option to pay comes up do it right away.
Good luck!
Message Edited by StressLess on 11-03-200508:08 PM
-- "I don't play this game because I WANT to play with other people, I play this game because every time I log in, the universe is different BECAUSE it is constantly being changed by other people (this is the basic way any Soloist thinks, if you understand it you understand WHY someone would pay the same money as someone who likes to group but instead chooses to solo)! Multi-Player is what brings the SWG world alive (real people, other players, make SWG so wonderfully dynamic). I just don't treat SWG like it was a chat room, I don't play to socialize and I resent forced grouping!"
What are the new stats for characters and how do they generally work?
Strength: Melee attack stat – increases damage
Precision: Ranged attack stat – increases damage
Agility: General defense in combat – reduces damage
Stamina: Increases action
Constitution: Increases health
Luck: Will be explained more in-depth at a later time.
Will we have a slide scale, such as before the CU, to change these values? This would open up each professions ability to Melee (increasing strength) or ranged (increasing precision) etc?
Thank you for putting this together. I was attempting to do this myself but I couldn't keep up with my own posts =P
Paw of approval!!
I'll be doing my best to keep it updated as I can - from work I have no computer access so tomorrow I'll probably have tons of posts to read through. Anyway I figured you needed the rest ... its tiring enough to read the same answer over and over let alone right it.
P.S. any thoughts on my situation as outlined in the second post of this thread?
