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Darth_Torpid-PG

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Posted in: new pics
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-29-2006, 3:05 PM
#3
Some nice shots there. Good pics of the Gargantuan (Garm) and the MC30 for those who were interested :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: Bespin
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-27-2006, 1:32 PM
#3
It will fill the land portion of galactic conquest for Bespin, and there is a skirmish version of the map as well....  [Read More]
Posted in: New IGN FoC videos
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-29-2006, 4:48 PM
#22
Just background. When new characters are submitted to Lucas, they like to have an initial background created so that if someone else wants to use the character later they have a starting point. Urai mentions a few tidbits of his past in the story cam...  [Read More]
Posted in: New IGN FoC videos
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-29-2006, 1:09 PM
#20
We're talking "long-lived" similar to the Gen'Dai. Urai's been around for a long, long time. Urai is mostly reptilian, but there are some avian aspects. Reptiles and birds are pretty similar evolution-wise anyway :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: How will the Executor be acquired?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-29-2006, 2:04 PM
#38
Questions in order... TIE defenders are normally purchased like TIE scouts, but some higher-level units get them as garrisons as well. The special ability for the Executor should be easily transferable via XML to any ship that currently has garriso...  [Read More]
Posted in: How will the Executor be acquired?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-28-2006, 2:17 PM
#29
The button launches one squadron at a time in order - interceptors, bombers, defenders. Each type of squadron has a limit to how many you can have out on the map at one time (so if you max your defenders and you keep clicking you will only get interc...  [Read More]
Posted in: How will the Executor be acquired?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-27-2006, 2:02 PM
#22
OK then, that's good to know that it has to be built - hopefully at quite a price, since once it is bought it respawns. I've got another question: What are its special abilities? I assume it'll have a tractor beam like the regular ISDs, what is the...  [Read More]
Posted in: How will the Executor be acquired?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-26-2006, 3:02 PM
#8
Since Vader has been moved to tech 5 along with his new flagship, he will not be available in the squadron for galactic conquest games. His squadron is still available in space skirmish....  [Read More]
Posted in: How will the Executor be acquired?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-26-2006, 2:07 PM
#5
There has been much speculation on the Super Star Destroyer. There has been conjecture about whether the Executor will be buildable at a high price on a certain planet or whether it will be free hero unit. So which one is it? There are a number of ot...  [Read More]
Posted in: new galactic conquest features
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-27-2006, 7:52 PM
#14
Single player galactic conquest contains all three factions at the same time. Makes for some interesting back and forth play :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: new galactic conquest features
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-27-2006, 1:31 PM
#10
Skirmish Mode (space or land, multiplayer or solo play) = 3 players/teams. Galactic Conquest (multiplayer) = 2 players....  [Read More]
Posted in: Expansion Hero Musings
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-23-2006, 2:44 PM
#11
While we wanted to include Leia, we couldn't honestly find anything "interesting" for her to do in a tactical arena - she's really not much for combat at this stage of the story. We wanted to limit as much as possible the Tarkin/Mon Mothma...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mon Calamari Frigate
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-29-2006, 2:28 PM
#38
Oh, ok. That seems like a fairly unique (and cool) ship, I wonder what its weaknesses are? Fast, powerful, good against capital ships, but a frigate. Bombers? Also, since it's a Mon Cal it'll have pretty good shielding (I would imagine). Sounds like...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mon Calamari Frigate
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-28-2006, 2:13 PM
#25
Is it that long thing you see in profile? Yes, it's the long thin ship that looks like a silverfish :) And contrary to most of the frigates in the game, it is not purposed to be a corvette killer - it is fast and highly effective against large ships...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mon Calamari Frigate
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-27-2006, 2:29 PM
#21
The ship in the center of the second pic is a normal mon cal cruiser. However, the MC-30 IS in that picture - it's in the upper-right of the screen. Kind of hard to see in that pic, but it's there :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: Admiral Piett ditching his ISD for Executor?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-20-2006, 2:53 PM
#6
Since the ships will only appear in the galactic conquest or skirmish modes (except for cameos in the story campaign) we decided that Piett will keep the Accusor and Vader will get the Executor. Thrawn is in the Admonitor, which is the ship that most...  [Read More]
Posted in: Orbital Bombardment
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-13-2006, 6:23 PM
#8
Galactic conquest scenario bombardments will require the proper ships in orbit to bombard, so tech level will also play a role in how soon you can pull it off (well, for the Empire and Rebellion anyway). Keep in mind that each side has a unique style...  [Read More]
Posted in: Just a few Questions
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-13-2006, 2:00 PM
#9
Y-wings and TIE fighters are still in the game. For the Y-wing/B-wings, they are released at different tech levels - basically the same as how the X-wings and A-wings work in the current game. TIE fighters are replaced on certain ships, but they wil...  [Read More]
Posted in: thawn is campaign only?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-14-2006, 7:06 PM
#21
Oh, so that's the name of his vehicle? I assumed that with a name like that it would be something bigger, like a space defence platform. Oh trust me, it's plenty big enough :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: thawn is campaign only?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-13-2006, 1:11 PM
#12
He IS a general, not just a fleet strategist - that's a ground-command term, and from what I read, Garm had a few ground battles under his belt as well. He made the most sense for the position from all we had to pick from. He does affect space battle...  [Read More]
Posted in: thawn is campaign only?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-13-2006, 12:50 PM
#10
Garm is a ground vehicle hero - the vehicle is new and so far we haven't released screen shots of it. It's actually my favorite unit :) He also has some enhancements to ground and space troops similar to a powerful field/fleet commander....  [Read More]
Posted in: thawn is campaign only?
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-11-2006, 1:10 PM
#6
Thrawn is available in the story campaign (on the enemy side), galactic conquest (solo and multiplayer) and space skirmish games (solo and multiplayer)....  [Read More]
Posted in: Q&A answered
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-01-2006, 5:23 PM
#11
Speaking of the Executor wasn't it supposed to be Piett's new flagship in the game? In a screenshot taken by Cain on the PFF Piett was still using the Accuser. Also, I noticed that the Death Star 2 can be destroyed by IG-88. I like how the game desi...  [Read More]
Posted in: Q&A answered
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-01-2006, 2:15 PM
#7
The Eclipse was just too large and powerful to meaningfully balance into the game and have it represent what it was in the lore. However, there's no reason modders couldn't do whatever they wanted with the model once the game is released. The Execut...  [Read More]
Posted in: question regarding the new TIES
  Darth_Torpid-PG
09-05-2006, 2:05 PM
#6
While it's a good idea, it's not something that will likely make it into the expansion (since we're literally only weeks away from release). I will keep it in mind for future games....  [Read More]
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