1st Q&A of the series: SW:TOR

[RogueSlayer]

I will be doing the first QA for Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Please list game specific questions in this thread.

[Cheeseman]

Will there be space combat?

What are the playable races?

Are there race restrictions for classes?

Am I doing this right? I have a whole host of questions, but I'll leave it at that for now, and let others post.

[brohawk]

If not space combat, then will be be able to have our own ships and can we craft them?

Would like a better idea on crafting in general?

Will crafted items be the norm (eg: the best items, or at least similar to raid gear if that is there) or is it really a waste of time because the items you craft are not as good as good drops? Or is crafted items the only way to get gear? (That would be best)

Will there be a dedicated crafting profession or can my Sith Lord also be a cook?

[Reoh]

A lot has been spoken about SW:TOR's leveling content. The unique story and content to each class, the way that players choices during these can prompt for different results. What I would really like to hear about is the "endgame" for SW:TOR for both a PvE and PvP perspective.

Secondly I would also like to hear something about 'mounts'. Living? Mechanical? Are they crafted? level restricted? Class restricted? All of the above? Bonus points for Screenshots.

Thirdly, long term projections. Is space combat something that Bioware is planning to add through DLC/Expansion at a later date? If the answer is yes, would this be along the lines of regular MMORPG combat or have they considered instead opting for a more FPS-Action style of space combat?

Finally, are there any non-combat/non-crafting skills in the game such as climbing, searching for hidden places, and other such endeavours/locale's to find. If so, what can you tell us about them?

[Romanova]

Will they have saber styles/forms/stances? I don't mean wielding 2 sabers or one and double sabers but the styles that from memory (which could be wrong) were touched on in kotor games, and other SW books and so on.

With your character choices as you progress through the storie, can jedi fall or sith be redeemed?

Any new information about anything in the game would be great.

Oh a release date???? lol

[brohawk]

One more, will crafting give XP? And can you explain how we harvest? Are drops required for crafting items? And, (I seriously hope) can we customize our light sabers and space ships?

[Arep]

What lessons did the team learn (both positive and negative) from Star Wars Galaxies that affected the development of SW:KOR?


Thanks RS!

[Reoh]

Originally Posted by Valkar

Will they have saber styles/forms/stances? I don't mean wielding 2 sabers or one and double sabers but the styles that from memory (which could be wrong) were touched on in kotor games, and other SW books and so on.

With your character choices as you progress through the storie, can jedi fall or sith be redeemed?

Any new information about anything in the game would be great.

Oh a release date???? lol

I have been wondering that myself, there are 7 forms that Jedi can master, although most only train in one or two of them. They each have strengths and weaknesses.

Lightsaber combat - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki

[jamesy]

Loads of races to choose from, but which ones will be in the game?
Will there be player housing?
Can you opt for a non combat character, who can be a entertainer, crafter etc.
Which planets are going to be in, and will they be introducing more in expansions?
What will the guild system be? Will it be like Warhammer (level based)?
Will the planets be 'instanced'?
Will each different class/race combo have an individual story line?

[Reoh]

Speaking of racing... any "pod racing" or other non-combat/crafting gameplay?