Friday Update: Choose Your Side video, SWTOR Peripherals info
There are two updates to the SWTOR official site this week. The first is another video in the Choose Your Side series, which sees the BioWare developers debate the merits between two different classes and which would win in a duel to the death. Check out the video below.
In addition to that, the officially licensed peripherals for Star Wars: The Old Republic are now up for pre-order. You will be able to get your hands on the mouse, mouse mat and headset from Razer later this month. The keyboard, which includes the customizable LCD keypad, won’t be available until mid January. More info at the Razer Store.
Choose Your Side: Imperial Agent vs. Jedi Consular
In the latest entry of our series “Choose Your Side,” members of the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ team plead their cases for two iconic Star Wars™ classes, highlighting the many skills and abilities that set each class apart. This time around, Senior Writer Alexander Freed and Designer Ken Dilks argue in favor of the stealthy Imperial Agent, while Writer Jo Berry and Designer Jason Attard speak on behalf of the Force-wielding Jedi Consular. (Official Forums)
The Old Republic Peripherals Available For Pre-Order
During E3 2011 we announced that BioWare and LucasArts had partnered with Razer, the world’s leading provider of high-end gaming products, to create a line of premium PC peripherals based on Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Now, as the game approaches its December 20th launch date, we’re excited to inform you that Razer has begun taking pre-orders for each of these incredible products!
To see all of these items for yourself you can head over to Razer’s Star Wars: The Old Republic products page, and you can pre-order these items right now through Razer’s Official Store! (Official Forums)
Friday Update: Jedi Consular Character Progression
The Update from BioWare this Friday brings with it a video on the character and armor progression for the Jedi Consular. A paragon representing the qualities of peace and diplomacy that the Jedi Order and the Republic stand for, watch as the Jedi Consular progresses in both ability and wardrobe to compliment her ascension as a Jedi Master.
Jedi Consular Character Progression
The Jedi Consular is both a revered ally to the Republic and a dangerous adversary to the Empire. Their ability to revive fallen allies in combat and to manipulate the Force to remain hidden from their enemies makes them an invaluable asset. Get a small glimpse of the many paths of advancement for this powerful Force-wielding class. (Official Forums)
Class Focus: Jedi Consular
Fact Sheet
- Species: Human, Mirialan, Miraluka, Twi’lek, Zabrak
- Starting World: Tython
- Combat Type: Utility, Healer, DPS
- Weaponry: Lightsaber
- Armor: Jedi Robes
- Ship: Defender
- Famous Consulars: Yoda, Kit Fisto, Nomi Sunrider, Satele Shan
Summary
Like the Sith Inquisitor the Jedi Consular is more well renowned for their knowledge and skills with the force than for their abilities in melee combat. Do not be fooled though, the Jedi Shadow can turn his knowledge of the force into a viciously effective weapon when needed. True to their stereotype however, they can also use the force to heal and strengthen their allies in combat and perhaps nothing is feared more than a legion of troops supported by a skilled Jedi Sage. Able to use his knowledge of the force, natural wisdom and charisma the Jedi Consular makes for an outstanding adviser to diplomats and friends of the Republic. Able to turn the tides of war equally through words as well as actions the Jedi Consular is an invaluable asset to a team looking to take on the might of the Sith Empire. Read more»
Friday Update: Jedi Consular Records, SDCC Wrap Up
This week’s update to the official website gives us a closer look at the Jedi Consular, the last of the classes to receive an official class video, and a look back at The Old Republic’s presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2011.
Several pages have been added to the Jedi Consular’s section of the holonet on the official site. They include one of the consular’s companions, their starship, background about the Miralian species, and the Jedi Consular class video.
With San Diego Comic-Con a couple weeks past now, a highlight video has been released on what went down at the BioWare Base and during The Old Republic’s panel. Check it out below.
Jedi Consular Records
Long hours of study yielded important Consular details: specializations, a new class video, and more!
- Meet Qyzen Fess, a mighty Trandoshan hunter who joins the Consular’s cause.
- Find out more about the mystical Mirialan, wise Force-sensitives who often become Jedi Consulars.
- Take a tour of the Jedi Starship, the Corellian Defender-Class Light Corvette; it’s perfect for diplomatic missions, but well-equipped for combat if negotiations go sour.
- Don’t miss the new Jedi Consular class video!
2011 San Diego Comic-Con Highlights
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ was a big hit at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con! Thousands of fans visited the booth on the showfloor and the BioWare Base at the nearby Hilton Gaslamp hotel. They played through Origin Worlds, Flashpoints, and even got to be among the first to play PvP. The crowds were incredible and once again we are grateful for the consistently positive responses to the game.
For those of you who weren’t able to join us in San Diego, we’ve put together a highlights video to share the San Diego Comic-Con experience with everyone. BioWare and LucasArts thank each and every one of you for your continuing support and excitement for Star Wars: The Old Republic!
Jedi Consular Developer Blog
This week’s update is a new developer blog on the Jedi Consular:
Writer Joanna Berry brings to light some thoughts behind crafting the Jedi Consular!
Quote:
“For me, the challenge – and the fun – of writing the Jedi Consular is keeping a sense of balance between intelligence and arrogance, between what’s right and what could win the war against the Empire. A Jedi Consular must sometimes accept the grayer path, the less perfect choice. He or she must make the decisions the Republic can’t, in order to save it.”
Jedi Consular Holonet Page and Threat of Peace 21
This week there are two updates to the official site, though we already knew about the Consular, and Threat of Peace isn’t much of an update, so really it’s like there’s one total update. You can check out all there is to know about the Consular from a lore perspective in our game info section, along with a few new screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers.
You can read the latest issue of Threat of Peace on the official site.
Preview Roundup: What We Learned
We’ve seen previews all across the web today, revealing new information from hands-on play sessions with Star Wars: The Old Republic. Let us take a look at what we have learned from each of them.
Jedi Consular: Read more»
PC Games Interview with James Ohlen
Member GGDonner of the official forums has translated an interview with James Ohlen, the lead designer on The Old Republic, from the 8-page TOR article in the December issue of German magazine PC Games. Here is an excerpt:
PCGames: Whats the main difference between jedi-knight and jedi-consular / sith-warrior and sith-inquisitor?
James Ohlen: The jedi knight is a warrior, whose abilities are all based on lightsaber melee combat. The consular on the other hand is a supporter. He stands in the background and tries to deal damage from there or to crowd control enemies. As an example, he can lift them up into the air to smash them on the ground afterwards or just to throw them around.
PCGames: So you are bound with your class choice to one specific gameplay style? Or are there ways to play your class differently?
James Ohlen: All classes in SW:TOR can move into another direction from one point in the game. So you can chose between two different ways: One of these ways as a consular is to heal. If you want to play an old-fashioned healer class, the consular is your choice. Of course you don’t have to go that way, but as an consular you have the option to do that.
There are a few things confirmed in the interview. First, there are two different paths for each class. These will probably be similar to WoW specializations, except it sounds like once you choose one way, you can’t go back.
Companion characters will level up with your character, but you do not choose their skills. You do not directly control them, but they can be fairly easily influenced by your PC.
Lastly, Luke Skywalker was a “little jedi boy”.
PCG Interview with James Ohlen [The Old Republic Forums]
PC Games Magazine Reveals Jedi Consular and Sith Inquisitor [UPDATE]
In the December issue of PC Games magazine in Germany, which features TOR on it’s cover, the remaining two classes have been revealed for the game: The Sith Inquisitor and the Jedi Consular. This may come as a surprise to many who were not expecting the final classes in the game to be Force-using classes. Details on the two classes are below.
Jake Neri Discusses New Classes
Speaking to SW:TOR blog DarthHater, Jake Neri has given some of his insight into what the inspirations were for the final two classes for The Old Republic: the Jedi Consular and Sith Inquisitor.
We talked a lot today about being able to customize your classes in a number of different directions. When you think of Sith Inquisitor, you’re thinking about how we’re talking about him today in the Emperor Palpatine mold, the force lightning using guy. But as time goes on, we will show you other ways to customize that class that will give you a different gameplay style. We thought as core classes the Consular and the Inquisitor made the most sense. We thought they balanced well against the other two. You can think of the Jedi Knight and the Sith Warrior as more of a melee-style Jedi, and the other two maybe more of the ranged-style Jedi. I think it made a lot of sense.
Makes sense to us, but what do you think?
Jake Neri on the Sith Inquisitor & Jedi Consular [DarthHater]
