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SWBF2, ask Pandemic what you want to know about it

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 Pad
07-11-2005, 10:27 AM
#1
I have the chance to talk with LucasArts and Pandemic about SW Battlefront 2. So post your questions you want me to ask them here. ;)

Pad
 maxloef
07-11-2005, 10:37 AM
#2
Hmmm lets say wel
How Many CApitol can we Expect on the Space flght maps?
Will the CApitol hips be destroyable?
Whats r the Minimum System Requirements?
What r the officers Capabilities?
How many Geonosis maps will there be?
Why did the gunships in the trailer Shoot Laser BOLTS from the Spheres at the side its supposed to be LASER BEAMS.
how many space flight maps will there be?
 Leviathan
07-11-2005, 11:23 AM
#3
First Pad, thanks for the assistance you provide to us... ;)
Next, I've made a small list of questions I consider important :

How many units will there be per faction ?
How many weapons will each unit have ?
Will heroes be still invincible ?
Will there be subtitled or translated movies in SWBF II ?
Will some of the SWBF I original maps be restored in SWBF II ? (Endor, Geonosis, Kamino, Theed and all others)

That's all for the moment... If you could send those questions to Pandemic Studios, it would be nice...

Thanks in advance !... :)
 BeBop
07-11-2005, 12:22 PM
#4
I too would like to know why the gunship shot laser bolts in the trailer. It makes it look weird.

- Will there be more maps included then how many there were with SWBF I?
- We've been hearing alot about the starfighters and aircraft of the game. And we've some new clone wars vehicles, but, will the Empire and Rebellion get any new ground vehicles?
 Redtech
07-11-2005, 2:46 PM
#5
Heck, there are still infantry in this game?

Oh, can someone update their site? Gamespot is more useful. Othewise, why bother.
 maxloef
07-11-2005, 3:03 PM
#6
Will there be BUzz droids
 Leviathan
07-12-2005, 6:43 AM
#7
I too would like to know why the gunship shot laser bolts in the trailer. It makes it look weird.
Personally, I think that Republic gunship's spheres can use both laser bolts and beams, like the Spider Droid...
Whats r the Minimum System Requirements?
They are the same as for SWBF. You can consult them here (http://www.swbattlefront.net/index.php?action=game&catid=1&page=sysreq) or there (http://support.lucasarts.com/tsg/SWBFQuestions/Installation/MinimumSystemReqs.htm).
 BeBop
07-12-2005, 11:44 AM
#8
Originally posted by Leviathan
Personally, I think that Republic gunship's spheres can use both laser bolts and beams, like the Spider Droid...


The problem being that the Spider has two different cannons. (one for laser bolts, the other for the beam) The Gunship sphere turrets only have one.
 Leviathan
07-13-2005, 6:53 AM
#9
Nevertheless, I think that several effects can be affected to only one cannon...
 maxloef
07-15-2005, 8:52 AM
#10
did u EVER c the gunships fire laser bolts in the movies NO.
So here u go it should fire BEAMS another stupid mistake in battlefront 2.
Another Question; WILL THE SOUNDS FOR THE ATST BE FIXED AND WILL THE WHEELS FOR THE HAILFIREDROID FIANLY ROTATE FORWARD INSTEAD OF BACKWARDS!?
 Leviathan
07-15-2005, 11:30 AM
#11
maxloef, I've not seen laser bolts in Star Wars prelogy, but that does not mean that they do not exist !
Regarding AT-ST's sounds, I've not read somewhere that there were problems with them...
 BeBop
07-15-2005, 6:23 PM
#12
Well the AT-ST doesn't sound like it does in the movies. It's sound was closer to the AT-AT's firing sound but more high pitched. As for the Hailfire droid wheels, I don't think they should change that, I'm pretty sure that's an effect of moving quickly. Wheels sometimes appear to be moving backwards in real life too if they are going fast enough.
 Leviathan
07-16-2005, 9:58 AM
#13
I see what you mean, now... But such effects for Hailfire's wheels won't be easy to create and apply... And regarding AT-ST's sounds, you're right again... But I don't think Pandemic will change them for others...
 quixter
07-25-2005, 7:25 PM
#14
Which jedi u can be in battlefront 2? i know u can be mace,vader,and darth maul, but can u be any others?
Thnx:D
 Darth Andrew
07-25-2005, 8:57 PM
#15
Will there be unlockables in the game that players will really want to earn?
 Leviathan
07-26-2005, 7:08 AM
#16
Which jedi u can be in battlefront 2? i know u can be mace,vader,and darth maul, but can u be any others?
Of course ! If you watch all SWBF II trailers, you'll see you can play as General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi and many others... (I believe you can play with a custom Jedi...)

PS : Do not forget to remove your post containing only a point...
 quixter
07-26-2005, 8:01 PM
#17
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Leviathan
Of course ! If you watch all [b]SWBF II trailers, you'll see you can play as General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi and many others... (I believe you can play with a custom Jedi...)

I forgot about Gen.Grivous and Obi Wan.
But Thnx Leviathan:)
 Leviathan
07-27-2005, 6:54 AM
#18
I forgot Luke Skywalker and Count Dooku... And Anakin Skywalker might be a playable Jedi, too...
 zerted
08-09-2005, 9:56 PM
#19
I want to know how to install it under Windows 2003 with SP1.
 Leviathan
08-10-2005, 1:33 PM
#20
Post this question in the correct section, that's to say in the Technical Help (http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=562) forum... :mad:
 Keige
08-13-2005, 3:23 PM
#21
-Will there be extensive stat tracking? (Like Halo 2)
-Will there be melee attacks?
-Are you planning on adding a better physics engine for Battlefront 3 (they've hinted at making a third one)
-What differences will there be in single player and multiplayer (I mean compared to each other)
-Will there be mod tools
-Will clans be able to move from game to game together (like Halo 2)
 zerted
08-13-2005, 3:38 PM
#22
Post this question in the correct section, that's to say in the Technical Help (http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=562) forum... :mad:


I meant I want to know if BF2 will support Win2003. BF1 did not. I can't ask for technucal support installing something I do not have.
 Leviathan
08-14-2005, 12:14 PM
#23
Excuse me, I thought you were still speaking of SWBF's installation problem under Windows 2003... As for me, the reply isn't positive, because this OS is not really made to allow games to be installed ; After all, it is a professional Windows version, and we're not at work to play video games...

-Will there be melee attacks ?
Yes, when you'll play as a Jedi / Sith. Moreover, it exists a trailer of SWBF II showing a short duel between General Grievous and Master Kenobi...

-Will there be mod tools
I doubt there will be modding tools for this video game ; Nevertheless, it is a possibility...
 TK-856
08-17-2005, 4:29 PM
#24
What heroes will be in the game other than jedi if any? The main character I want to know about is if Jango Fett is in the game.
 aadoga7
08-17-2005, 4:59 PM
#25
i guess the only three things i truly deeply care about that have yet to be answered:

1. order 66 planets in?

2. who or what is the droid commander unit? (please let it be crab droid, i could settle for a magnaguard, yellow painted battle droid sucks)

3. is the juggernaut in the game?

for all i know these forums could have the answer but i am very new and i was so impressed with how you guys run things i joined. better that lucasarts forums :firemad:
 zerted
08-18-2005, 1:57 AM
#26
.. As for me, the reply isn't positive, because this OS is not really made to allow games to be installed ; After all, it is a professional Windows version, and we're not at work to play video games...

Yea, I guess you are right, the Os isn't meant for gaming. Being a Software Engineering major at my college, I get all of Microsoft's products (except Office) free, so I updated to Win2k3. It has some advantages over XP and 2000 that I wanted. I just wasn't happy when I had to wipe out my hard drive and install Win2k to just to play SWBF. I guess I did it to my self:disaprove...

Anyway, it seems to me that SWBF and SWBF2 are pretty much the same game with a few tweeks to the characters and other small changes. I am wondering if SWBF2 can play any correctly made/modded map from SWBF. There doesn't seem to be any functionally changes to the maps. Also, I would like to know if there is a release date out there yet, for the demo.
 Leviathan
08-19-2005, 9:45 AM
#27
What heroes will be in the game other than jedi if any? The main character I want to know about is if Jango Fett is in the game.

I don't think you'll find Jango... On the other hand, his son, Boba, has more chances to be in SWBF II...
2. who or what is the droid commander unit? (please let it be crab droid, i could settle for a magnaguard, yellow painted battle droid sucks)

It is surely a Standard Battle Droid... (Also known as "Tactical Droid")
3. is the juggernaut in the game?

I've never seen the Clone Turbo Tank in Kashyyyk's trailer ; But that does not mean it won't be in SWBF II... (Nevertheless, do not forget it is a huge vehicle ; Consequently, it could be not included in SWBF's sequel because of its power.

PS : By the way, welcome on the forums !...
 Rends
08-19-2005, 3:45 PM
#28
what about player selecting ticket counters?
Lot of peops asked about it forBF1.
 jawathehutt
08-21-2005, 9:39 PM
#29
will u be able to turn jedis off
 Darth Andrew
08-21-2005, 10:31 PM
#30
I've never seen the Clone Turbo Tank in Kashyyyk's trailer ; But that does not mean it won't be in SWBF II... (Nevertheless, do not forget it is a huge vehicle ; Consequently, it could be not included in SWBF's sequel because of its power.Sure sounds like the AT-AT, doesn't it? All what it really has is some laser turrents that aren't as powerful as an AT-AT's, and missiles. If they balance it correctly, the Juggernaut should have about the same amount of armor as the AT-TE's, and it would take something like two 'slug' tanks to take one out in a head-on assault.

As for questions,

-Will each of the sides recieve a new unique unit?
-How will the 'Hunt' mode work exactly?
-Will players be able to customize certain classes (as in color and appearance)?
 zerted
08-22-2005, 1:48 AM
#31
Will you always be the green team? I think it would be nice if each faction (Clones, Rebels, Imerials, CIS) had its own color.
 mr.piercy
08-22-2005, 4:45 AM
#32
cheers all round for Pad. and do you know when we can get some answers?
 TK-856
08-22-2005, 4:48 AM
#33
Sure sounds like the AT-AT, doesn't it? All what it really has is some laser turrents that aren't as powerful as an AT-AT's, and missiles. If they balance it correctly, the Juggernaut should have about the same amount of armor as the AT-TE's, and it would take something like two 'slug' tanks to take one out in a head-on assault.

As for questions,

-Will each of the sides recieve a new unique unit?
-How will the 'Hunt' mode work exactly?
-Will players be able to customize certain classes (as in color and appearance)?
Turbo tanks are only vulnerable from above, a well placed artillery barrage or an airborne strike is about all that can defeat it.
 Darth Andrew
08-22-2005, 11:07 AM
#34
True, but then again, the AT-AT could only be defeated by a snowspeeder's tow cable. But the developers made it that a tow cable, while it being the most effective way of taking a walker out, could also be destroyed by consentrated amounts of turrent fire and missiles. The same will probably go for the Juggernaut; taken out more easily by air strikes, but missiles and lasers will also do.
 Melrek Krakan
08-25-2005, 4:57 PM
#35
Sorry if this has been mentioned...
Will ai units use the opposing teams vehicles (like we have seen in some mod maps)?
And will fighters attack ground targets instead of just other spacecraft?

Melrek Krakan
 Commander Obi-Wan
08-30-2005, 1:06 AM
#36
Wonder what characters u can use?
 Commander Obi-Wan
08-30-2005, 1:10 AM
#37
How do u get pictures under your name?
 Leviathan
08-30-2005, 11:17 AM
#38
How do u get pictures under your name?
Click on "user cp", and then, select "Edit Avatar"... ;)
 Blackrider27
08-31-2005, 9:20 PM
#39
hey im new lol and i had a question is there going to be a 1st person veiw on ships as in the the cockpit view please tell me there is. and if you pick a level like bespin platforms and it says which era is there like early clone wars and late clone wars. and personaly i think laser bolts would be better on a gunship cause i just dont find laser things useful or liek the snowspeeder weapon instead of the toe cable both laser and laser bolt
 Leviathan
09-01-2005, 1:31 PM
#40
Cockpit view for ships is compromised... Only time will tell us whether it will be present in SWBF II...
 Darth Alec
09-01-2005, 1:41 PM
#41
Do bots have more than 30 IQ? Can bots go in an enemy ship and use its guns?
Will there be a Saboture/Mine dude class?
 battlefront2
09-01-2005, 5:16 PM
#42
hey pad,when are u going to send them the questions?
 Commander Obi-Wan
09-01-2005, 6:37 PM
#43
thanxs
 Leviathan
09-02-2005, 9:14 AM
#44
Can bots go in an enemy ship and use its guns?
What ships are you talking of ? Capital ships or star-fighters ?
 Darth Alec
09-03-2005, 2:59 PM
#45
What ships are you talking of ? Capital ships or star-fighters ?

Both.
 Leviathan
09-03-2005, 3:11 PM
#46
MajinRevan has already made a map where Bots can drive enemy vehicles. So, as it is possible in SWBF, it might be possible in its sequel...
 Electrify
09-04-2005, 1:07 AM
#47
Exactly how many maps from the orriginal will be featured in this game, and if possible which maps will they be.

I ask this cause I was late getting on to the Battlefront wagon, and I want to be able to play the best of Battlefront 1 with all the cool new features of Battlefront 2 :D
 Commander Obi-Wan
09-04-2005, 2:04 AM
#48
All the original maps from Star Wars Battlefront with the addition of sixteen new maps...for Star Wars Battlefront 2...from my knowledge
 Darth Alec
09-04-2005, 3:35 AM
#49
Thats alot of maps (wonders how long the galactic conquest will be).
 Commander Obi-Wan
09-04-2005, 11:09 AM
#50
Am pretty sure Galactic Conquest will be both longer and better
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