March patch content

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This is copied from http://www.darthhater.com/devtracker/topic/47132-information-about-upcoming-patches – if you wish to go there to see but this will show some of the upcoming patches and fixes.

When Finished reading, please share what your most looking forward to or what you don’t like coming.

Current upcoming patch:
1.1.3 (PTR): http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2699247#edit2699247

Current release schedule:
1.1.3 will be coming 14th or 21th of February
1.2 will be coming sometimes during March.

Looking into

Currently there are still a few changes I am still looking into, feel free to help with the search for them. Expect these notes to be added to this topic in the near future:

PvP premade
Wall of crazy things (I still need to note a lot of em!)

1. General

Q1: What is the legacy system, what will it do and when will it come?
A1: The Legacy system is a way for you to start a family tree line since family play a large role in Star Wars. It’s currently only known to unlock additional race-class or even faction-race combinations for new characters you make. Alongside that, additional powers and benefits will be unlocked (what is still unknown). Legacy system will be introduced in patch 1.2.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/coming-star-wars-old-republic, http://www.computerandvideogames.com/332031/interviews/star-wars-old-republic-11-weve-already-got-people-working-on-content-for-2013/?page=3, http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012, http://swtorhub.com/exclusive-legacy-system-interview
E1: Content patch 1.2
N1: Do note patch 1.2 will only be an introduction for this system, it won’t be fully implemented.

Q2: Will we ever get dual-spec systems? What about dual-advance class systems?
A2: Bioware is working on a dual-spec system but not a dual-AC system. Currently there’s no estimate when it will come.
S2: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q3: Will the graphics ever be improved?
A3: Yes, in content patch 1.2 new options will be introduced.
S3: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=1499874#edit1499874
E3: content patch 1.2

Q4: Will same sex romance ever be an option in SWTOR?
A4: Yes, this will come in the future. No current ETA.
S4: http://www.swtor.com/fr/community/showthread.php?t=46153

2. Classes

Q1: What upcoming changes/fixes can the Jedi (Consular)Sage expect?
A1: You can expect the following changes:

The AOE heal should read more clearly and be more spaced out.

S1: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2417943#edit2417943

Q2: What upcoming change/fixes can the Trooper Vanguard expect?
A2: You can expect the following changes:

Guard will be fixed
Guard will be changed in PvP

S2: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2497869#edit2497869 , http://www.swtor.com/blog/new-year%E2%80%99s-pvp-update

3. Flashpoints

Q1: The Kaon Under Siege instance has a follow-up quest but it isn’t there. What is it and when will it be implemented?
A1: The follow quest will be an end-game flashpoint (aka Kaon under Siege part 2). It will be implemented in content patch 1.2.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/coming-star-wars-old-republic , http://www.computerandvideogames.com/332031/interviews/star-wars-old-republic-11-weve-already-got-people-working-on-content-for-2013/?page=3
E1: Content patch 1.2

4. Operations

Q1: Will Bioware ever add more end-game outdoor bosses?
A1: Yes, she is called Queen of the Sands. It’s unknown when she’ll be introduced.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2340211#edit2340211

Q2: What do we know about the upcoming Operation?
A2: The new operation will be coming in content patch 1.2. It will be set on a new planet called Denova.
S2: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/332031/interviews/star-wars-old-republic-11-weve-already-got-people-working-on-content-for-2013/?page=3

5. PvP

Q1: Can we expect a new warzone coming up?
A1: Yes, Bioware will be introducing a new warzone in content patch 1.2. Currently it’s only known that it will be same faction PvP enabled (similar to Huttball).
S1: http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/…s-old-republic, http://www.computerandvideogames.com/332031/interviews/star-wars-old-republic-11-weve-already-got-people-working-on-content-for-2013/?page=3 , http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012
E1: Content patch 1.2

Q2: Will Bioware ever introduce ranked PvP?
A2: Yes, Bioware is planning on introducing ranked PvP. Content patch 1.2 will start introducing some changes that will lead to ranked PvP. For example you will be matched in patch 1.2 with equal skilled/geared players.
S2: http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/…s-old-republic
http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q3: I am playing on a PvE realm however sometimes I get put on PvP when accidently attacking somebody. Will this be fixed?
A3: Bioware is looking into the issue and working towards a solution.
S3: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2244994#edit2244994

Q4: I like to keep track of my wins, losses, etc. Is this something I can expect?
A4: Yes, Bioware is planning on adding PvP tracking in the future.
S4: http://www.swtor.com/blog/new-year%E2%80%99s-pvp-update

Q5: Are there any open world PvP changes known?
A5: Yes, currently this is known:

Items can drop from open world PvP

S5: http://www.swtor.com/blog/new-year%E2%80%99s-pvp-update

Q6: Will Bioware ever add cross-realm PvP queuing?
A6: Not for a while, but it is planned.
S6: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q7: What about queuing up for a specific warzone?
A7: Not until cross-realm PvP is introduced.
S7: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

6. Quests & space combat

Q1: Will we see new quest types soon?
A1: Yes, Bioware is working on something similar to Warhammer’s social quest. Details and ETA remain unknown.
S1: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012…of-juicy-info/

Q2: Will we see more space missions coming?
A2: Yes, more space missions are coming. 1.2 might hold a new space mission.
S2: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/332031/interviews/star-wars-old-republic-11-weve-already-got-people-working-on-content-for-2013/?page=3
E2: Maybe content patch 1.2

Q3: Will we see new types of gameplay in space?
A3: Yes, Bioware is working on something. Details remain unkown.
S3: http://www.swtor.com/blog/what%E2%80…t-old-republic

7. Crew skills & companions

Q1: Currently I am having a hard time reverse engineering to get better quality items. Is something wrong?
A1: Yes, currently reverse engineering is not working as intended. It should be fixed be in the near future.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2613451#edit2613451

Q2: Will there be more end-game content crafting?
A2: Yes. Bioware has confirmed various professions will be getting more recipes for end-game.
S2: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2417047#edit2417047

Q3: Currently the character progression for Mako seems out of place. Is it working as intended?
A3: Currently there’s indeed a bug that makes Mako do weird story jumps.
S3: http://www.swtor.com/community/showt…46#edit2368546

Q4: Will artifice see more BOE items introduced?
A4: Yes, in patch 1.2 more BOE items will be introduced
S4: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2417047#edit2417047 , http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2428182#edit2428182
E4: Content patch 1.2

Q5: What about other crew skills?
A5: Yes, Bioware is working on those also. Details remain unknown.
S5: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2423709#edit2423709

Q6: Will critted craftable items be more relevant in the future?
A6: Yes, as a side effect of removable mods, barrels, etc from epic quality items, the best in slot items will be critted craftable items.
S6: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2417047#edit2417047
E6: Content patch 1.2

8. Items

Q1: I really liked the customization of gear (aka orange-quality gear). However with end-game operations and hard-mode flashpoints, this is lessened. Will this change?
A1: Yes. In patch 1.2 people will be able to retrieve mods, barrels, etc from epic quality (aka purple quality) items.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2417047#edit2417047 , http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2422585#edit2422585 , http://www.swtor.com/blog/some-clari…-modifications
E1: Content patch 1.2

Q2: Sometimes my items look weird in terms of combinations. Back in beta there was an unify colours option. Will this ever return?
A2: Yes, Bioware will return this option in content patch 1.2 with an all and new improved version of this option.
S2: http://www.swtor.com/blog/why-unify-…and-whats-next
http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012
E2: Content patch 1.2

Q3: Will we see more social gear items coming up?
A3: Yes, content patch 1.2 will introduce more social gear.
S3: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q4: How about some changes to make social gear more appealing?
A4: Yes, changes are coming after content patch 1.2.
S4: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q5: I liked the magenta crystal hunt. Any more incoming?
A5: Yes, more is incoming.
S5: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q6: Any chance Bioware will implement really rare items?
A6: Yes, Bioware will implement items that will be limited availability.
S6: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q7: I am currently staying neutral but I can’t get any gear that requires neutral. Will this come in the future?
A7: Yes, Bioware is still working on gear for people who are neutrally aligned.
S7: http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/01/11/sw…utral-players/

Q8: Will we ever see non-mechanical mounts?
A8: Currently it’s a technical issue that prevents Bioware from doing it. However in the future it might be possible.
S8: http://www.askajedi.com/2011/12/29/13487/

9. UI

Q1: Will Bioware ever allow us to customize the UI?
A1: Yes, Bioware will allow you to move around and scale the UI in patch 1.2. Alongside moving around the UI, additional options will be revealed later for patch 1.2.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20120119
E1: content Patch 1.2

Q2: I really really hate the current cooldown UI. Any upcoming changes for this?
A2: Yes, Bioware will allow you to change it through the options so you can set it to your heart’s content (within the confines of the options).
S2: http://www.swtor.com/blog/incoming-c…al-cooldown-ui
E2: weekly patch 1.1.4

Q3: Currently the general trade network (gtn) could use some work. Any changes upcoming?
A3: Yes, Bioware is aware of some GTN wishes. Changes will come in the future.
S3: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2417047#edit2417047 , http://www.askajedi.com/2011/12/29/13487/

Q4: Will Bioware ever implement target of target (aka TOT)?
A4: Yes, content patch 1.2 will introduce this feature.
S4: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q5: How about adding UI mods to SWTOR?
A5: This is something Bioware is still looking into. First Bioware will improve the default UI with options.
S5: http://www.askajedi.com/2011/12/29/13487/

Q6: Will we ever see a LFG tool?
A6: Bioware is currently still improving the current LFG-UI. For example they are adding the options to say what role you are. Beyond that, nothing is known.
S6: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=1502055#edit1502055

10. Guild

Q1: My guild would really love a guildbank system. Is this something that Bioware is working on?
A1: Yes, Bioware is working on it. Currently it’s known that you can set rights like withdraw limit, repair credits, credits, view rights, add rights. This feature is coming in patch 1.2.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012
E1: Content patch 1.2

11. Misc

Q1: Currently the public test realms (PTR) do no allows a character copy change to fully test the changes. Is Bioware going to introduce this?
A1: Yes, Bioware is working on it. No estimate was given.
S1: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2662200#edit2662200

Q2: The game launcher seems to connect to an university. Is this working as intended?
A2: No, it should be fixed in the future.
S2: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2418437#edit2418437

Q3: Every time there’s a maintenance the forums gets put on read-only mode. Will this change in the future?
A3: Yes, Bioware will work on this so this won’t be the case.
S3: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2280305#edit2280305

Q4: Can I transfer my character to another realm in the future?
A4: Yes, Bioware is working on it.
S4: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q5: Some keyboards have the near the enter thus opening the bugreport window. Will this change?
A5: Yes, in a weekly patch this will be addressed.
S5: http://www.swtor.com/blog/community-qa-feb-10th-2012

Q6: When can we expect to see oceanic servers?
A6: Currently the ETA is sometime during March.
S6: http://www.askajedi.com/2011/12/29/13487/

Q7: Will the Guild headquarters feature ever return?
A7: Yes, Bioware will reintroduce the guild HQ feature on their website in the future. Details remain unknown what this will entail.
S7: http://www.forcejunkies.com/2011/12/…at-comes-next/

Compiled patch notes

All in all, here’s an estimate how the patch-notes will look like:

1.1.4
Cooldown UI options
1.2
Legacy system
New operation
New flashpoint
New warzone
Guild banks
Better PvP match making
Unity gear colour
New social gear
Target of target
Movable/scalable UI
New graphic options
Extractable base mods from epic gear
New BOE crafting items

The wall of crazy

Bioware uses the terminology “The wall of crazy” of ideas they have but not yet finalized or set in motion yet. Here’s a list of things Bioware is thinking about:

Bazaak
Guild housing
More mobile apps
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