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SWBF2, ask Pandemic what you want to know about it

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 MachineCult
10-18-2005, 5:59 PM
#101
There can only be one Hero on each side at any one time.
 Fate's Decision
10-18-2005, 6:07 PM
#102
gah, knew somebody went over that. i'm just too lazy to read the whole thing.

Is there any way to prepare for this game in advance (download updates, adjust cpu online setting etc.) or do we all scramble when the game comes out?
 MachineCult
10-18-2005, 6:58 PM
#103
Download the beta.

Not much point though it comes out in 12 days.
 Fate's Decision
10-18-2005, 7:03 PM
#104
...? you mean that as too long till it comes out or not enough time?
 MachineCult
10-18-2005, 7:31 PM
#105
Not enough time? I'm not dreading the release of Battlefront II,
I don't know what you seem to be worried about my internet works fine for everything all the time.
i'll probably get it in 10 or 11 days as i've preordered it and live in the UK so i'm totally fine with the amount of time.
 Commander Obi-Wan
10-18-2005, 8:18 PM
#106
A beta is no longer downloadable....says on the website where you donwload it.
 zerted
10-19-2005, 2:44 AM
#107
I would like to ask: Is the beta going to be shut down after SWBF2 comes out? I don't have the money to buy it right when it comes out, but I would still like to play it online.

Yea, I known you can always make a LAN server and play on that, but LA could shut down all public online servers and auto-update a feature that breaks the Beta.
 MachineCult
10-19-2005, 3:26 PM
#108
They'll probably just leave the beta alone.
By making it no longer downloadable they won't lose money after the full versions release.
 Windu Chi
10-19-2005, 4:47 PM
#109
The major things I really want to know if the attack on both death stars will be included; like will the trench run will be included like at "The Battle of Yavin" and attack inside the second death star at the "Battle of Endor".

Also
Do the star ships move or they just sit their like they are at dry docks.
Do the space terrain like, planets, astroroids, & etc look realisted (meaning having realisted physical motion) or just pasted lazy background.
Also are there real time enviromental effects on plantes and moons.


Friends you will all see my dissatisfied rage :ball: :firemad: :duel: if the major requirements like death star 1 & 2 two aren't met, posted in the release week of the "anticipated great game".

I also anticipate others (true star wars fans) will post their dissatisfied thoughs.
 Igor_Cavkov
10-19-2005, 4:48 PM
#110
beta is very fun i play it all the time.. so it means that the game will Rock when it comes!!! couse its even better!
 MachineCult
10-19-2005, 7:30 PM
#111
windu6,
Why post that and create a thread about it as well?
 Windu Chi
10-19-2005, 8:00 PM
#112
I want know as true star wars fans will like to know will force throw (ability to throw objects and and people with the force will be included or
(for you grunt complainers out there who condsider not true STAR WARS fans) will it lease be a option to be OFF/ON
 Windu Chi
10-19-2005, 8:04 PM
#113
windu6,
Why post that and create a thread about it as well?

BECAUSE I WANT TO MAKE SURE THE MESSAGE GET OUT !
 MachineCult
10-20-2005, 7:44 AM
#114
You're use of colour annoys me.

What message? You're just being an idiot, telling everyone what you want in the game, with your stupid colourful posts and caps lock. Your first post didn't make much sense, it would help to actually read your message before posting it.
 zerted
10-20-2005, 8:00 AM
#115
There is nothing wrong with color.
 Kurgan
10-20-2005, 10:37 AM
#116
You're use of colour annoys me.

What message? You're just being an idiot, telling everyone what you want in the game, with your stupid colourful posts and caps lock. Your first post didn't make much sense, it would help to actually read your message before posting it.


Seems you've been spending an awful lot of time simply bashing other people for posting lately. Perhaps you should just lighten up and take a rest? Just because you feel these issues are irrelevant or silly, doesn't mean others do. Disagree without feeling the need to bash, I say.

Honestly, what are you accomplishing in this other than trying to upset people? Is the game's inevitable release in 11 days that depressing?

Sheesh...
 MachineCult
10-20-2005, 3:24 PM
#117
Yeah i guess you're right.
(lol, I'll be getting the game in 8 or 9 days.)
 Kurgan
10-20-2005, 11:43 PM
#118
Hehe, okay then. ;)
 MagnaGuard
10-23-2005, 4:30 PM
#119
Do tie interceptors have missiles? Cause I've seen in trailers for the game shown to me by friends that tie fighters have them and I think it's pretty obvious that tie bombers would.
 Angarah
10-23-2005, 6:40 PM
#120
Do tie interceptors have missiles? Cause I've seen in trailers for the game shown to me by friends that tie fighters have them and I think it's pretty obvious that tie bombers would.


They do, I believe they fire 2 at a time
 MagnaGuard
10-23-2005, 6:47 PM
#121
Thank you...and nice sig
 Commander Obi-Wan
10-27-2005, 7:05 PM
#122
I heard that BOC is only playable in Story Mode and GC...has anybody else heard about it?
 evamonkey
10-30-2005, 5:41 AM
#123
A list of questions!

Will there be model/ level export tools for 3ds max?

Lots of soft image mentioned, whats the model file format, and can it be exported in games file format without soft image.

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How much mod support will there be.

Looking at the last games info, there was much reference to a kind of here are the tools and adios mentality. Will lucas arts or pandemic provide tutorials or guides for modding. www.doomlab.com) is doing a great job for battlefield 2, and Dice/ea have been releasing video tutorials.

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How comprehensive will the modding tools be.

In other words, is creating a total conversion mod for this thing total fantasy.

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Will the game support a variety of character skeletons.

Will different races have different base character skeletons. Will differrent units have different infantry skeletons ( i doubt this for bandwidth reasons but hey i gota ask.)

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Will modders be able to change camera positions.

I ask this cos i understand the fundamental reason there might not be cockpit views. For each cockpit view to be done in detail you need to have a seperate model for the cockpit. Thats a lot of vehicles for a start, the interiors of which have never been concepted. It also adds a mass of modelling work for the dev team, not to mention any increase in in bandwidth for online play required. If the texture maps can do transparancy (and it will be a bad job if they cant... ) then 1 model can be used for both interior and exterior in say fighters. The exterior models windows can be opaque, but cos the polygon is one sided, the pilot can see out from the inside. As long as the pilot cant look around, the cockpit controls etc can be replaced with an image of a highly detailed cockpit model. its better than no cockpit view at all in my opinion. Push to shove and you cant select different camera views at all, then you just choose for each vehicle what you want, cockpit view or external.

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Oh and to all the people weeping in agony over the most trivial stuff imaginable.. e.g. oh no!! a laser bolt instead of a beam!!!

Guys, your lucky your being handed the game in the condition its in. When battlefield2 came out, everyone knew there would be stuff that would be there for gameplay reasons that needed changing. Hand grenades able to damage tanks, sniper rifles not a one hit kill etc. It was called vanilla bf2, and in short order it was modded out. If all you have to worry about is the odd sound effect or laser bolt.... just be more respectful and thankful for what your getting.
 GeneralZod
10-31-2005, 10:39 AM
#124
Can you play as a custom jedi on the xbox version?
 MachineCult
10-31-2005, 12:37 PM
#125
NO Zod stop asking.
Don't you think lucas arts would be advertising it to sh*t if you could?
 GeneralZod
10-31-2005, 12:45 PM
#126
Didnt someone say at the beginning of this thread that you could?
 GeneralZod
10-31-2005, 12:53 PM
#127
Also can you play as darth vader from start to finish
 Commander Obi-Wan
10-31-2005, 1:09 PM
#128
Also can you play as darth vader from start to finish

If you are very good at playing as him....yes...but if you get bombarded by laser fire and any weapon for that matter, say good bye to your friend, Darth Vader.
 Darth Vader TM
11-01-2005, 6:37 AM
#129
I finnaly got it and its great!!!!!
 MachineCult
11-01-2005, 12:08 PM
#130
Got it aswell, totally awesome.
 Commander Obi-Wan
11-01-2005, 12:58 PM
#131
I am getting the game in about 5 hours....after school. Can't wait!
 barry009
11-02-2005, 10:40 AM
#132
Question....I saw people who are darth vader killing them with the force, strangle i mean. with wich buttom do you have to do that..?
 zerted
11-02-2005, 10:52 AM
#133
It is your secondary fire button (normally right click). The force choke is the secondary's (lightsaber throw) secondary weapon.
 jaemz
11-03-2005, 3:01 PM
#134
Why Pandemic, did you sell out to an investment firm that counts Bono from U2 as a member?

Noooooooooooo...
 DoneBreal
01-19-2006, 5:26 AM
#135
Will there be an SWBFIII????
 Commander Obi-Wan
01-19-2006, 9:35 AM
#136
Will there be an SWBFIII????

Possibly. No knowledge of it yet.
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