Game Update 1.2: PvP Preview
Game Update 1.2 brings with it a plethora of PvP changes, including a new set of gear, join us for a look at what's to come.
Patch Notes 1.2: Legacy
The highly anticipated Game Update 1.2, Legacy, has finally arrived. See the patch notes for the huge amount of changes that await in game.
Fan Friday: Community Creations, Developer Corner, Events, and More
There is a lot of new media shared with us this week, both from fans and developers.
Community Creations
Community member Tanq is developing a new comic and has shared some of the initial art. Check it out below:
Community member Vitellius has made a CG video showing a Sith infiltrating a Republic base.
Another community member, Oxyjin, has made a painting of what he wants his character to look like. Check it below:
Developer Corner
Events
Yesterday marked the start of San Diego Comic Con 2010. Get connected with Star Wars: The Old Republic at several booths as well as the “Beyond Solo” panel taking place today at 1PM PST. Check the Events page for more information.
Curious to know what events The Old Republic might be attending? We’re excited to announce that you’ll get your chance to see The Old Republic at this year’s Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, FL from August 12th to the 15th, GamesCom in Cologne, Germany from August 18th to the 22nd, as well as the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle, WA from September 3rd to the 5th. As we get closer to these shows we’ll be updating the Events page with more information.
There were also new wallpapers released, new avatars, and an update to the fansite kit. Check it all out at the official site!
Friday Update: Blood of the Empire Webcomic
This week sees the launch of the new webcomic, Blood of the Empire, available free on the official site just like the previous webcomic, Threat of Peace. There is also a new Fan Friday with several pieces of community-made fan art, as well as a new developer corner video.
Blood of the Empire Released!
The first issue of Blood of the Empire™ takes us to a galaxy engaged in war. The Sith Empire strikes blow after blow against a Republic reeling from the return of its ancient enemies, and the Jedi scramble to defend their holdings. But Imperial victory is far from certain…
Teneb Kel, a fiercely clever young man apprenticed as a Sith, is selected by his masters for a secret mission–a mission concerning the Emperor himself and a threat to the Dark Lord’s thousand-year plan. Doomed if he fails, expendable if he succeeds, Teneb must unravel the schemes at work around him if he is to seize control of his destiny and alter the course of history.
Check out the first issue written by Alexander Freed, illustrated by Dave Ross, inked by Mark McKenna, colored by Michael Atiyeh, and lettered by Michael Heisler!
STAR WARS: The Old Republic Fan Friday
We’re kicking off this Fan Friday by featuring some outstanding work by various members of the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ community. We also have some great stuff to show off in the Developer Corner, along with new polls and avatars! Make sure to catch it all!
Check out this week’s fan friday features here.
In addition, yesterday’s combat video documentary has been added to the official site.
SW:TOR Confirmed for E3, Plus Fan Friday
This week’s update is a fan friday, spotlighting a few forum members’ artwork: Hazaz and Daennika, as well as a work of fan fiction by terminalpleasure. Forum member Danik Kreldin has also written a neat guide detailing the history of the Sith, called Short History of the Sith for Newbies. Check it out!
In this Fan Friday, we are highlighting various items from the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ community, dishing out exciting content from the Development Team, following up on GDC 2010, and confirming our presence at this year’s E3.
If you’re looking for more opportunities to voice your opinion, you’ll be interested in the new polls we posted up. Also, we added new avatars to the forums, so try them out!
Developer Corner
We are treated to a quick look at a work-in-progress of the Sith Inquisitor using his Force Lightning ability in the Developer Corner video this week. You can check that out here.
Also, we get to take a look at some customization options for human females when creating your character in The Old Republic. This is really the first time we have seen different options laid out side by side like this and it looks pretty impressive!
Lastly, Star Wars: The Old Republic has been confirmed to be at E3 this year. This was basically already known from a SWTOR Tweet, but the events page has been updated listing it. StarWarsMMO.net will be present at E3 this year so look forward to some great info and exclusives like we were able to deliver last year.
Fan Friday Update
This week’s update is Fan Friday, highlighting community creations and also giving us a new developer corner video. We are also treated to the official fansite kit for Star Wars: The Old Republic which should help get a lot of cool new content up on the site. Here is the official forum post:
Welcome to another exciting Fan Friday where we shine the spotlight on talented members of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ community and share some gems from the Development Team.
This week, we also want to present you with the official Star Wars: The Old Republic Fan Site Kit! We know you’ve been waiting for this, and we think you’ll be impressed.
Be sure to see it all, plus check out the new avatars, and don’t forget to vote in the latest series of polls!
TOR Summer Events Schedule (and Fan Friday)
This week’s update is another content-less one, with BioWare releasing the schedule for which events TOR will be hitting up this summer. Star Wars: The Old Republic will be at both GamesCon in Cologne, Germany on August 19-24 as well as Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, Washington on September 4–6. Each of these conventions will feature the first public gameply demos as well as free Star Wars swag. The demo footage is promised to be added to the official website shortly after.
The rest of this week’s update focuses on fanart, a new poll question, and new avatars released on the community site. Check out the full update at the official site.
Fan Friday and Threat of Peace, Issue #7
Danthis O’dar – Ord Mantell
This choose-your-own adventure story is the brainchild of community member Danthis. Follow the story lines of a down-on-his luck swoop bike repair shop owner on the verge of a new and unexpected adventure. Danthis separates each choice into modules, and you get to help choose how the adventure plays out. How will it end? Not even Danthis knows.
Evolution of a Picture in MS Paint!
Can you create quality works from a simple paint program? Community member Raice will show you how. In his recent tutorial post, Evolution of a Picture in MS Paint! Raice shares his technique in making a Jedi character from start to finish. Great job Raice!
New Official Poll Released
Are you attending any gaming events or conventions this year? If you are, we’d like to know about it. Head over to the Surveys and Polls section of the TOR Community to specify which events you plan to attend and to discuss with other community members.
New Trooper Avatars Released
Last but not least, more avatars are available for community members showcasing the recently announced Trooper class.
Enjoy!
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Threat of Peace #7
The seventh issue of Threat of Peace™ carries us to Korriban where Sith Lords Baras and Angral have returned from their respective endeavors. There is always discord among the Sith, and the tension between Baras and Angral promises to grow. Meanwhile, the Wookiee Dalborra and his captive, the Bounty Hunter Braden, are onboard an Imperial transport headed for the Sith homeworld.
Check out the latest issue of Threat of Peace now.
