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Cythereal posted:An interesting note about this story arc: after the girl on Republic Makeb and guy on Imperial Makeb, Lana Beniko (the blonde Sith lady) and Theron Shan are TOR's first proper bisexual romance options. Knights of the Fallen Empire adds another bisexual male option, but Lana remains the one and only LGB love interest for women in the entire game unless you count that Republic-only girl from Makeb. Lana and Theron and their respective romance arcs are also actually interesting and believably written, especially compared to that one girl and that one guy whose names we've already forgotten and can't be arsed to look up.
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My personal favorite ending choice (though wildly out of character for Mort) is telling the dying Jedi boss to just shut up already and stomp on his face to kill him.
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Paused posted:I feel a touch silly asking questions about Jensyn now as if he was going to be an actual character rather than just some nobody to pop up once each story to offer up vague forshadowy dialogue before dying. Better questions would be about Darth Arkous and Colonel Darok, but they're likewise made up for this story arc.
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Doctor Reynolds posted:It's the Reapers. It totally is.
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Smuggler Shadows of Revan Update 3: Homecoming  If this ravine is as close as they could drop us, the temple must be heavily entrenched. Master, are you… feeling okay? ... Give your teacher a little breathing room on this one. The Imps have these woods tied down with artillery. What’s the call? I sense… transmitters, being used by spotters. Opposite ends of the Gnarls. Then we’ve got something to aim for. Think maybe that ravine leads around the outside? No. We go straight through.   Whew, yeah, that… that’s pretty busted. One transmitter down. The Empire built it through one of the old holoprojectors. They predate the Republic. This is... mindless destruction. We did just raze Korriban. We didn't destroy the Sith's history with it. Not for lack of trying.  Slow down, Jolune! They’re dug in and your sidekick’s falling behind! I’m not a sidekick! *BOOM!*  Well, they’re not calling down any more artillery. So we won’t burn, at least. The front-line commander must be nearby. We should not advance on the Temple without securing the rear. Heh, securing the - nope, not the time. So, you’re the tactical one, huh? The Captain prefers to focus on morale and public relations. That speeder station controls access to the temple. The commander is there. Should you be... glowing like that? Glowing like what? Eh, nevermind.   You must be the ones who killed my men! I’m Major Travik. Major Tragic? Man, that's unfortunate. You have my sympathy. No, I... what? Shut up! Less talking, more fighting! Haven’t heard that in a while. [Travik's functionally identical to Major Imos, who Mort fought back on page 1. That's the depressing thing about these flashpoints- they're completely identical for both Republic and Empire except for the play order and enemy skins.]  Watch your back with these commandos! They’re dropping in from all over. *whump*  Eesh. I don't think the human body should do that. The enemy commander is dead. The outskirts are secure. Right. Good. Good job, everyone. This oughta clear any shields they’ve thrown up between here and the temple. The Sith’ll be off Tython in no time. You holding up, Jo? Take a look at this. Just on the other side of that valley is the landing pad where I first arrived on Tython, a long time ago. They were built into ruins that date back to the founding of the Jedi Order. Now look at them. Yeah, the Empire's really ruined those... ruins. Um. Hey, we took back my homeworld together, we can take back yours too. This isn't my homeworld, but... Forget it, let’s keep moving.  Look out! Imps must’ve brought this ugly-looking guy too. Actually, he’s local.  So that’s the Jedi temple? Funny, thought it’d be bigger. It’s actually a lot bigger on the inside. A lot of it’s just- I'll give you the tour afterwards. Come on! So maybe Akavi and I should sneak up while you - woah! No time. We’ll fight head-on. Nyeah! You don’t have to blow up the turret! Especially while we’re standing right next to it! Just shut it down! Yes, that… might have been overkill.   Now all we need to do is clear out these weird droids. Wait, I recognize this... Those droids belonged to Master Dentiri! What did you do with him? Use your imagination, Jedi! [Lieutenant Kreshin summons droids and stealths herself periodically, which makes this fight drag out wayyyy too long.]   ...And she’s dead. Droids are all busted too. Then let’s get this over with. To be continued! New Codex Entries: (been a while since we last had these!) Taking the Sith Academy posted:To disrupt the path of Sith apprentices hoping to one day become Dark Lords, even if it’s for a moment, would be seen as a victory to many. But the true value of capturing the Sith Academy lies within the restricted halls and chambers of the Dark Council. The Empire on Tython posted:Not long ago, a vengeful Sith Lord attempted to obliterate Tython–and nearly succeeded. Ever since, protecting the Jedi Order’s home from further incursion has been of paramount concern to the Republic. That an Imperial invasion force has slipped through Tython’s new, heightened security architecture points to some unsettling possibilities.
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Finally, an Imperial Officer takes Mort's advice from way back and just tries hitting her problems with a stick.
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Unfortunately, as you can tell from the same image, the Republic's already headhunted the Empire's best stick-hit contractor.
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Dolash posted:Unfortunately, as you can tell from the same image, the Republic's already headhunted the Empire's best stick-hit contractor. Counterpoint!
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Huh. The rank-and-file troops on either side are just... identical? Well, I suppose there are only so many mechanically distinct variations on "dude with gun".
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The troopers and Force users being mirrors is kind of eh, but I actually like that the lieutenant who replaces the Jedi Master for that boss fight has hacked their training droids to attack the very Jedi who trained with them. It feels like they could've done more like that to twist the knife a bit to emphasize the place some of the heroes figuratively grew up in is trashed. For example, while we just saw a few Flesh Raiders we won't see anything about the Twi'lek pilgrims.
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Dolash posted:The troopers and Force users being mirrors is kind of eh, but I actually like that the lieutenant who replaces the Jedi Master for that boss fight has hacked their training droids to attack the very Jedi who trained with them. It feels like they could've done more like that to twist the knife a bit to emphasize the place some of the heroes figuratively grew up in is trashed. For example, while we just saw a few Flesh Raiders we won't see anything about the Twi'lek pilgrims. I'd imagine one reason they didn't address the Twi'lek pilgrims is because Imperial Agents know the matriarch is a leading member of the Star Cabal. That's a can of worms I don't think they want to touch.
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Smuggler Shadows of Revan Update 4: Unspeakable It’s worse than I thought. Sorry you’ve got to see it this way. They even crashed the D12. A giant polyhedron that never hurt anyone. Just one Sith, though - maybe we already beat most of them outside? Another lesson, Nadia - there’s always more Sith. A lot more! Thanks for the assist. Someone has to keep you alive.  Sensors show some kind of shielding around the Jedi Temple Library - the Imps must be up to something in there. Track the shield power back to its source and shut it down, then see what’s going on. The library! We need to hurry!  Is there a plan? Charge!  The emergency power generators are in here, beneath the Order's magic 8-ball. It would be faster to destroy them. Hey, the Jedi are looking at a steep enough repair bill as-is. Here they come.  Whoever’s leading this attack is just on the other side of this gate. If you’ve got any last suggestions... What do we do if it’s the Emperor’s Wrath? Are we going to fight him? ...I am a member of the Council, and the Barsen'thor of the Order. I have a duty. Is that a yes? Open the gate, Captain. Huh?      It's Goh time!    [Goh will occasionally drop rocks on everyone, which do a ton of damage. He can also leech power from the holocrons around the room to strengthen himself, which is solved by destroying the holocron before he finishes. So much for preserving Jedi artifacts.]  Nngh! He’s drawing power from the library’s holocrons! We have to stop him! How? Violence, Nadia! Oh, right! Ruergh! Was he supposed to be a new Emperor’s Wrath? Apart from his whole silent treatment shtick not fitting the job description? Not a chance. I’d have heard if that job changed hands. Uh, not that I’m keeping tabs. So, who was he? What was the Empire after? Who knows? Not like they left any witnesses. ...I may have one. One what? A witness. Someone who was present throughout, and whose judgment I mostly trust. Myself. Oookay, you lost me. How much do you know about holocrons, Captain? I know a guy who moves Jedi memorabilia in bulk, but even he’d have trouble flipping this whole lib - ah, I’m guessing that’s not what you meant. A holocron is... well, this holocron is like... a little piece of me in a box. … What, like a finger or something? Oh, for the love of... No, Quentine, not like a finger or something. More like a... memory. An old self. Hello me. Ø×±»«¢! What’s, uh, ‘she’ saying? ...Everything I needed to hear. Come on, we need to sound the all-clear.  There's a comm station in the table. Looks deserted. Not even booby-trapped. This isn’t how I imagined my first visit to the Jedi Council chambers was going to go.  Running a bit ahead of schedule, are we? No matter. You can have your little temple back, if you like. I’m done with it. You have an interesting view on the situation. You realize your attack failed, don’t you? Failed? Really? *Click*  My men have finished securing the lower levels. Even captured a few prisoners. Keep the prisoners under guard until the SIS can round them up for questioning. Gladly. Get those scumbags out of here! They won’t know any more about the raid’s real goal than we did on Korriban. Wait, what? Guess it’s all cleanup from here. Gonna be a pretty major job, too… What next time? Next time the Jedi Order almost gets destroyed? Hey, the way this war's going... you never know, right?  Sorry, that was... er... T-the fleet shuttle's here! One interminably awkward journey to the Republic Fleet later...  ...So Jensyn and everyone else on the Korriban raid didn’t make it out either? Convenient that the first-hand witnesses to both attacks have all been killed. Apart from ourselves. More Jedi and Sith died in these raids than from whole campaigns, but neither side is any better off. Isn't it strange?  This could have been much worse. Thanks to you, the enemy has only bloodied our noses - and hardened our resolve. The timing of this attack - just as we made our own assault on Korriban? It’s too much to be a coincidence. It’s possible the enemy’s intelligence isn’t the shambles we were led to believe. I’m sure the SIS will determine how this slip-up happened. Yes. We will. The medal of valor. No commendation this prestigious has ever been awarded this quickly; the Chancellor was truly impressed. As am I. Congratulations. The timing of the attacks, Colonel - and the message from that Sith lord. We have to find out what really happened here. We will. But you’ve done more than enough for one day. Now then: I’ve been tasked with organizing the Tython cleanup, and I want to be sure the Jedi Council knows they have our full support. If you’ll excuse me. You're not excused. I am a member of the Jedi Council, and I am not feeling fully supported. Sorry, but I assumed the Council would be more concerned with rebuilding right now. A full inquiry into this incident will be carried out, in time. By professionals. ”Professionals”? Listen here, buddy- No, Quentine, let it go. We're done here. So, are we going for drinks? Eugh, not right now. A walk might clear our heads a little. I know a hangar with a good view.On the lower decks...  It doesn't take a Jedi Master to tell Darok is hiding something. Do you think he was working for the Sith who phoned in? Darth Smug Hangup? Even Sith would balk at the idea of sacking their own academy. Well, most Sith. Although, if someone were playing both sides... Great, another pan-galactic conspiracy to take down. When do we start? ...Darok was right about one thing. I can’t avoid my responsibilities as a Council member to go chase mysteries. Not now. The temple's in ruins, countless Jedi killed... I need to help rebuild. So what, you’re going to let Darth Slick get away with it? Oh, I'm sure I can count on the good citizens of the Republic to resolve this crisis. A particular good citizen comes to mind. Was that an official job offer from the galaxy's most venerable Jedi under the age of thirty? Heh... ...Be careful on this one, Quentine. There is no need to worry about the Captain. He may conduct himself like a clumsy fool, but he offsets this with incredible dumb luck. Thanks for the vote of confidence, horns. And don’t worry about me, I think I’ve got a hunch on how to get started... ...Maybe with a friendly drink? What? That was the hunch. A friendly drink, like Theron was hinting at earlier? You mentioned your hunch fifteen minutes ago. We crossed the whole station. Look, just… let me handle this one. Currently acting as emissary to the Drayvos League. Nowhere near Tython. We aren’t exactly close; the Jedi don’t much care for family dynamics. Doesn’t mean I can’t check up on her though. If you’re her son, why weren’t you raised as a Jedi? I was, actually. But I don’t have their particular talent, so I found… other employment. Honestly, I’d say things have worked out just fine. 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PoptartsNinja posted:No, see, it's funny because he's a silent antagonist and The trouble with a dude who really believes in emptiness is that he never explains anything.
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Sith Warrior Shadows of Revan Update 6: A Very Visual Interlude  Click for Video     Mmhm. Listen--I want to be sure you understand what you’ve accomplished--both on Korriban and on Tython--will be long remembered. Everyone will look back on these days as the nascent events that framed a new foundation for the galaxy. They will see those who participated as its architects. Why do I suspect you’re talking entirely about yourself? What about you, Lana? Have you taken Lord Goh’s vow of silence or whatever that was? Lana and I are indebted to you for your exemplary actions in the Empire’s name. We thank you. Yes, thank you. I do hope we have the chance to speak again. Preferably soon. Glory for the Empire. Click for Video (Recommended)                       
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Is cross-faction co-op stirring in the depths of the Force? Or had that been a thing for a while when this content was new?
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Glazius posted:Is cross-faction co-op stirring in the depths of the Force? Cross-faction co-op with NPCs only. PCs of the different factions are still at war. But yeah, this is the start of Bioware departing from two separate faction narratives towards a model of one general storyline with bits of different dialogue for each faction.
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Oh boy, I'm gonna have to reinstall this game I think.
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Glazius posted:Is cross-faction co-op stirring in the depths of the Force? I wish. Sadly, the game won't let us have Quin, Mort, and Jolune fighting over who gets to push the light side choice button first while Atronie maniacally cackles and chooses the dark side option while everyone's distracted.
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PoptartsNinja posted:I wish. Sadly, the game won't let us have Quin, Mort, and Jolune fighting over who gets to push the light side choice button first while Atronie maniacally cackles and chooses the dark side option while everyone's distracted. In a perfect world.
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Doctor Reynolds posted:Seems like a wasted opportunity. Especially in Fallen Empire, which basically reboots the entire TOR setting.
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I hear ya. That said, it might just be a great deal trickier to implement than we're assuming. As I recall it took the team behind City of Heroes over a year or so to shake out the various interesting bugs caused by cross-faction teaming in specific co-op zones. ... I miss that game. 
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As do I, it was better than anyone gave it credit for. City of Heroes still has good systems that modern MMOs haven't completely copied / stolen (like sidekicking, although TOR's now come very close since they lock you into an 'effective maximum level' for whatever planet you're on so you'll always earn experienced doing content.
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City of Heroes is a game I always wish I'd gotten a chance to play. Its shutdown was announced just as I was starting to explore MMOs other than WoW.
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I never got to play CoX because I'm a penniless bastard who can't afford non-free games. And WoW, thanks to the tokens.
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PoptartsNinja posted:As do I, it was better than anyone gave it credit for. * Sidekicking, followed by Exemplar, followed by "Hey, gently caress it, just set everyone to the level of the mission owner because the players are getting a bit sick of playing Mentor Tetris" * Uncoupling aesthetics and game mechanics * Ease of travel ... I don't play many MMOs; I think cross-faction teaming is still incredibly rare -- The Secret World and Age Of Conan more or less sidestep it by making 'faction' not actually be a thing other than some minor bits of additional story and the PVP zones; I don't think any other MMOs have managed... * Superheroes. DCUO and Champions Online try but neither of them manages to keep me interested very long despite being supposedly free to play. I really, really want City of Titans to succeed, but at this point hope's wearing thin.
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It was Mort who freed the silly hat gang, which probably wasn't one of his better decisions. We're probably not going to cover the Dread War storyline in this thread, as a lot of it is done through Operations (8 man multiplayer dungeons) and we don't have the numbers for them. So I guess we'll never find out the Dread Master's dealio (spoilers: they're the Sith Lord equivalent of Scarecrow from Batman, and just as effective. Go rogue, take over a few planets, shout about fear a lot, get stomped by the player characters).
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Inferior posted:It was Mort who freed the silly hat gang, which probably wasn't one of his better decisions. It's a shame, as the Dread War is some decent storytelling with how it unfolds from Karagga's Palace onwards. The Dread Lords were also relatively stable and coherent until the Scum and Villainy raid which saw the first Dread Master slain. And without his mind - the Dread Masters are all telepathically linked - the group's power began to overwhelm and destabilize them. Some of the boss fights were also really neat, especially Calyphaeus' time travel mechanic. Y'all could probably talk the Goon Squad into covering it. I don't have the video capture software needed, or I'd offer to do it myself.
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Goon squad or that's no goon, TNG tends to do raids weekly. Or it did last time I checked.
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