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05.14.2013
Welcome to Game Update 2.1: Customization
http://www.swtor.com/info/news/blog/20130514
Howdy from Austin, Texas! We are thrilled to release Game Update 2.1: Customization today. This update introduces many highly requested and anticipated features to Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. As the name indicates, Game Update 2.1 is all about giving players the freedom to customize their characters to fully immerse themselves in their personal Star Wars™ saga.
What types of customization and convenience options are now available for purchase, you ask? Well, players will be able to change their Character, Legacy, and Guild names with new Cartel Market consumables. And if your character’s look doesn’t quite match their new name, then swing by one of the Appearance Designer Kiosks located on both Fleets and Capital Worlds and adjust almost anything about your character’s image. This includes body type, face, scars, tattoos, hair style, eye, hair, and skin color. You can even change your character’s species! For a completely fresh look, I would suggest trying out our brand new species, the Cathar! Subscribers can expect a permanent discount on these items.
Game Update 2.1 also introduces Dye Modules, which can be purchased as consumables on the Cartel Market, with in-game credits at the Security and Collector’s Edition vendors, as well as through crafting. With our new Dye Mods you’ll be able to recolor almost any piece of gear in The Old Republic. You can mix and match colors on each individual piece of gear, or you can choose to Unify Color for a more classic look.
One of our new convenience features we are especially excited about is the Collections Interface. Collections will allow players to unlock almost any Cartel Market item, and some special promotion items, on an account-wide level for a discounted price. An added benefit of this new interface is that you can free up some Cargo or Inventory space by simply destroying any item you have unlocked on that character and then just transferring a copy of that item to your inventory as needed.
As with all new features, you can definitely expect us to keep adding options for Dye Mods, the Appearance Designer Kiosks, and Collections. Game Update 2.1: Customization is unique in that it is almost entirely comprised of player-requested additions. Keep the feedback coming — we’re listening.
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[youtube:3ibgz52a]SmJxuB6x8IE[/youtube:3ibgz52a]Until next time, see you in-game!
Cory Butler
ProducerCUSTOMIZE YOUR ADVENTURE WITH NEW LOOKS AND SERVICES!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHARACTER’S LOOK WITH A VARIETY OF NEW OPTIONS!
Are you ready to give your character a new hairstyle or an updated wardrobe? Assemble the perfect new look for your character with the Appearance Designer Kiosk, the new Cathar playable species, and more in Game Update 2.1: Customization!
All of the new options are available for purchase in the Cartel Market with Cartel Coins.
Need Cartel Coins? Buy Now! http://www.swtor.com/buy#cartelcoins
NEW SPECIES: THE CATHAR
Agile, powerful, and loyal, the Cathar are considered a great warrior species. Purchase this exotic new species in the Cartel Market or in the Appearance Designer Kiosk to play and fight as a Cathar!
APPEARANCE DESIGNER KIOSK
Find new looks for your character with the new Appearance Designer Kiosk, which offers you more flexibility in customizing your character’s physical features, hairstyle, hair color, species, and other options within Character Creation. Get ready to customize your look and enjoy the benefit of being able to change your look to suit your play-style or mood! This option is available in the Cartel Market or in the Appearance Designer Kiosk.
Access the Appearance Designer Kiosk on the Republic and Empire Fleet as well as on the Capital Worlds.
NOTE: Subscribers receive a discount on Appearance Designer purchases. Not a Subscriber? Subscribe now. http://www.swtor.com/buy#subscribe
DYE MODULES
Modify the color of your armor sets with Dye Modules which can be applied to all crafted gear above Level 15!
Dye Modules are an “Item Modification” and can change both the primary and/or secondary colors of your gear. Purchase a “Dye Module Kit” in the Cartel Market, or create a Dye Module through crafting. There will also be a chance to get them in future Cartel Market Packs released in the Cartel Market. “Rare” Dye Modules are also found randomly in Dye Module Kits now and in the future as part of Cartel Market Packs.
PLAYER CONVENIENCE SERVICES
Take advantage of a number of new Convenience Services that further enhance your gameplay experience. You can individually purchase the ability to change each of the following in the Consumables section of the Cartel Market:
•Character Rename
•Legacy Rename
•Guild Rename
•Escrow Deduction: If you are a Free-to-Play or Preferred Status Player who is at your credit cap, you can transfer credits from your Escrow (overflow) account to your game account. For more information, visit: http://www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/free/features.NOTE: Subscribers receive one free Character Rename (one per account), coming in June. Not a Subscriber? Subscribe now.
COLLECTIONS INTERFACE
Track all of your Cartel Market items that are part of a collection, including items you haven’t yet obtained, with the new Collections Interface! You can individually purchase the ability to share each Cartel Market item you’ve collected across every Character on your account. The amount of Cartel Coins required will vary per item.
To access the Collections Interface, visit the Cartel Market and click on the “Collections” button at the top right hand corner.
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