tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post6953960775331758469..comments2024-03-27T10:35:46.596+01:00Comments on Ravalation: SWTOR changes I'd love to see in 2017Ravanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-58836132291245127552017-01-12T21:29:25.931+01:002017-01-12T21:29:25.931+01:00Aww, you're an angel running all those mission...Aww, you're an angel running all those missions for your guild! I've levelled up all my crafters to at least level 68 by doing heroics: I have a set of rating 228 non set bonus crafted gear that's pretty good that they share (it's in the legacy bank). I could level them all to 70, but I enjoy having some of them in the midbie PvP bracket (they will get promoted to the top tier PvP bracket as soon as they hit level 70).<br /><br />Heroics are so fast now we can insta travel to their locations, and they give a ton of XP. You're on the right track with the DvL XP armour: just put that on plus an XP boost and you're done levelling that toon after one or two planets! Much faster than doing the story, and you keep your old companions. I usually level together with a friend; then it's more fun and even faster.<br /><br />These are level thresholds to keep in mind:<br />* Level 66: you can send out max 8 companions for crafting instead of 6<br />* Level 68: your can wear rating 228 legacy gear (crafted)<br />* Level 70: you unlock the galactic command system<br /><br />Depending on what you use the character for, you can decide how far to level them. If you exclusively use them for crafting, level 66 is enough.Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-61614284753875498912017-01-12T14:21:28.136+01:002017-01-12T14:21:28.136+01:00You do have access to Galactic Command as a level ...You do have access to Galactic Command as a level 70, even if that toon hasn't launched KOTFE.The Nicksternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-3642500587434992202017-01-12T00:30:20.506+01:002017-01-12T00:30:20.506+01:00Having just got a level 65 to level 70 through doi...Having just got a level 65 to level 70 through doing Conquest 'missions' for guild, I now wonder if I can get some of my level 60 crafters up higher in a similar fashion - using xp boosters perhaps...and my Dark V Light XP armor set which is Legacy so can be used by other toons. Then I avoid losing Ashara/Akaavi/Kira/Corso etcetera............................Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-88462783023554127152017-01-11T14:00:05.887+01:002017-01-11T14:00:05.887+01:00I'll be listening in when it hits the site.
N...I'll be listening in when it hits the site.<br /><br />Normally I wouldn't queue for anything, being a filthy casual. I can confirm that that won't keep pace with Mox that way :)The Nicksternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-86206873240355570222017-01-11T11:41:29.693+01:002017-01-11T11:41:29.693+01:00"Tier 2 target of 90 and tier 3 target of 180..."Tier 2 target of 90 and tier 3 target of 180 are not attainable unless you grind that PvP."<br />I'll have to disagree with that one. Living proof is Shintar from the blog Going Commando, who is rank ~124 (IIRC, I'm sure she is in the tier 2 bracket at least) and got the majority by running operations with her guildies. She may have done a PvP match for fun now and then (no ranked), but she definitely didn't grind it. Yes, it may not be the most efficient way, but it is possible.<br /><br />The main problem here is that the most time efficient way to gain command ranks is to grind an activity that you don't like. Problem is, there's always going to be one activity that's best, and there's always going to be people that don't like that activity. Personally, I'm already happy the best way isn't "farm mobs in KP courtyard", because that was truly brain dead.<br /><br />Contrary to what it may sound like, though, I do understand your frustration. The galactic command system simply makes things feel 'unfun'. People feel pressured to take part in activities they don't like because they don't want to lag behind on friends with their command rank. The system seems to drive competitive behaviour in an unfun way, something that probably never was intended by the devs; nevertheless it is how it turns out to work. This is also one of the main things I talked about with Shintar on Corellian Run Radio live last Saturday (social implications of galactic command - the episode should be released later today if you're interested).Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-71673545770531062022017-01-11T11:16:34.409+01:002017-01-11T11:16:34.409+01:00Totally on board with that one, Roland! In fact, I...Totally on board with that one, Roland! In fact, I have only taken 3 characters through KOTFE myself, leaving me behind with many crafters that could really do with the extra companions of KOTFE (you get a lot of 'free' influence doing chapters & Star Fortresses) for crafting speed and crit chance. But I just don't want to before they can get their favourite companions back! Especially those that are in a relationship; that's just too sad.Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-6239328607805068462017-01-11T11:12:18.015+01:002017-01-11T11:12:18.015+01:00Yeah, right? There are so many great hair styles a...Yeah, right? There are so many great hair styles available in the game. It's a shame not to see them.Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-89324705592938579152017-01-11T11:03:40.564+01:002017-01-11T11:03:40.564+01:00I've been helping guildies level up to 70 a lo...I've been helping guildies level up to 70 a lot, hence I noticed. Unfortunately it's not just quest items, but also green gear, trash and even credits that need to be looted individually.Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-74326996203555839062017-01-11T11:00:04.844+01:002017-01-11T11:00:04.844+01:00I thought it was something that slipped in with Et...I thought it was something that slipped in with Eternal Throne, but I don't think I did that many heroics etc during the Dark vs Light event era, so you might be right in that it was around all that time. :/<br /><br />Regarding the Sage DPS, I guess it depends a lot on what type of content you do. For quest and story content you're fine, and also for storymode operations. But when you're doing hardmode and nightmare mode and not making DPS checks, it's going to be a problem. Unless you're doing that I wouldn't worry about it too much, though (unfortunately for me, progression raiding is what I love about MMOs).<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by, and I hope you'll find the time to experience the command system. Curious what you think of it!<br />Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-37849904117329151152017-01-11T08:35:05.305+01:002017-01-11T08:35:05.305+01:00Oh right - I remember that only applying to quest ...Oh right - I remember that only applying to quest items and it's been a while since I quested in a group.Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-78626350121700121312017-01-11T04:15:11.482+01:002017-01-11T04:15:11.482+01:00Agree with many of your suggestions from cosmetic ...Agree with many of your suggestions from cosmetic weapons to hoods on my Miralukas. But my immediate with is to be able to talk to new companions as I did with classic ones. I miss those old interactions. In fact, a number of my original characters have not done KOTFE as I don't want to lose their companions as I had such good relationships with them. Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-52441783053083121082017-01-11T02:09:28.110+01:002017-01-11T02:09:28.110+01:00These changes are all good stuff, sign me on!
On ...These changes are all good stuff, sign me on!<br /><br />On number 10, I think they have to buff CXP for everything that's NOT solo ranked PvP. Tier 2 target of 90 and tier 3 target of 180 are not attainable unless you grind that PvP. Forget flashpoints, uprisings, operations, leveling alts, playing the GTN or any other things you "used to do" before Galactic Command came along.<br /><br />Or maybe just rename this expansion "Knights of Overwatch" so people are less confused by what's happening in game. :)The Nicksternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-81699576192873940322017-01-10T22:19:58.146+01:002017-01-10T22:19:58.146+01:00#9 FTW!!! I love the Athiss look on my Inquisitor,...#9 FTW!!! I love the Athiss look on my Inquisitor, but there are times when I want to see her face that is covered by the hood.Redbeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306063084983025771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-78873982547015921242017-01-10T15:30:58.954+01:002017-01-10T15:30:58.954+01:00Oh my, is that still a bug? I remember posting abo...Oh my, is that still a bug? I remember posting about this last time I played our Imperial trio back in April 2016 (yay for blog as aide memoire!). It got very annoying for us as it happened more often than not. <br /><br />I haven't had much experience of the Command system yet but I suspect I'll end up agreeing on that point (2). Point 4 would be a big thing for me if I played more as my old main is Sage and thesedays I'd more likely play him as dps than healer. That leads into point 7 neatly though - why on earth does SWTOR not have saveable builds, including hotbars?<br /><br />I'd be on board with 3 & 6 as well, although I've not done that many companion unlocks yet (just did Blizz :-) ) I would like to see more conversations in general with companions outside of the main storyline. Telwynhttp://gamingsf.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-17079456254137756442017-01-10T10:00:45.705+01:002017-01-10T10:00:45.705+01:00Only the first person to loot in a group loots AoE...Only the first person to loot in a group loots AoE, the others in the group need to go to each body individually. It's as if you're looting bosses in operations, but for all mobs. Drives me crazy when doing heroics with friends.Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-45772364691094320542017-01-10T09:51:11.116+01:002017-01-10T09:51:11.116+01:00What's bugged about AoE looting?What's bugged about AoE looting?Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.com