End of the Galaxies...? - First impression of CU

Well, the "Combat Downgrade", as some call it, is finally here! I went into town in Mining Outpost on Dantooin, the normally busy spaceport is deserted, only a handful brave people were arounding wondering aimlessly, looking discussed and confused, nobody 's in any particular good mood. Event the cantina is devoid of the usual entertainers ... my favorate ones are not there any more...

I'm still TKM and Command, BUT ... I can't no longer use my Flamethrowers. Heavy weapons are harder to come by before, now, it's even harder to find a weapon I can use! I'm weaponless as of now, how am I supposed to practice and reach Master Commando?! I wouldn't mind if it does less damages or whatever change... but, I can't even equip the damn thing now. WTF! All the Flamethrowers I bought to grind out to Master are now useless to me.

The combat is supposed to be faster paced and more engaging, it's not so. I killed a Piket, and it took me minutes to just kill a single that's suggest as even level to me. Also witnessed a few dueling in MO, they're just stand there, fight each other every a few seconds ... they call it fast?! However, I did notice I'm hit less frequent. On the other hand, I hit less frequent as well ...

Am not saying this is the end, but, you be the judge ... The Holonet forums are buzzing with messages, here're a few good ones:

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lvl 198 voritor lizards and huurton stalkers? any chance this isn't intended? saw another stalker pack and they were all lvl 25.. making them lower lvl than a huurton pup now (27 apparently)... 1 hit incap while riding by.. 11k damage on my mere lvl 58... no really, this is great.. these things spawn in my yard 20m from my door on a regular basis!! when one makes it's home under my porch what do I do? not leave the house or leave my yard by way of the cloner? no really the CU was/is ready for live, honest -_-

- I support bringing back the old combat system and giving our game back!! You can too

Kio'wa Dunross MBE/MCH - shadowfire
pets and more 3675, 5755 dant (asxo summit)

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"Yeah you are absolutely correct. Yes it was ready for live. I believe Homer Simpson said it best D'oh

I am jedi driving by and just one quenker knocked me off my bike and incapped me with 1 hit. I had 3k health.
I remember joking with some people online about 1 week before this CU went live.
I said we will nee a group of people to hunt kreetles.
I was wrong. We would actually need a NPC dark Jedi Master to kill the kreetles.
If 1 DJK can not kill a hurton I wonder if there are enough people who play the game to get enough groups together to kill a Corellian butterfly?

- I support ditching the CU & going back to the original system! You can too

Spawnboy

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and while I'm good and pissed off how about the 2million credits + worth of petstims crafted prior to the curb(stomp) that are now ZERO power... any word on how I got the shaft there ? the 1 minute timer on the crap people stims I made just to try it out (108 heal on a B but granted I didn't use the absolute best resources and need to relearn what stats matter on medical components) any chance one minute might be a bit overboard? huurton pups being ONE lvl lower than huurton matrons (pups look full grown now apparently)... my lvl 19 BE pet that became lvl 166 when I idiotically chose to adjust his level thinking how high can it go?( don't recall seeing any mention at all of that gem of a little popup prior to the curb(STOMP) either.. thanks for ruining my pets, my merchandise, my profession and my livelihood( static trade of factories on dant that I have to run a gauntlet of plain old voritor lizards on steroids to even get to in my backyard now) ohh and for the icing on this cake all my waypoints being gone.. I have a million credits worth of heavy mineral harvs SOMEWHERE in the eastern part of dant.. guess I'll just randomly cruise around and look for them.. who knows maybe I can ask a lvl 198 GD voritor for directions

- I support bringing back the old combat system and giving our game back!! You can too

Kio'wa Dunross MBE/MCH - shadowfire
pets and more 3675, 5755 dant (asxo summit)

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Here was first impression... on Dantooine:

TKM/MDoc (classified as lvl80) riding by... I get aggro'd by a voritor lizard (lvl70)

- he spits on me... and hits for around 25-50pts

- I jump off and decide to kick his butt

- a fight insues and I am there for 15min --> granted he was hurting me and I was hurting him, but neither of us was making much progress

- finally got acouple of decent hits (around 180pts) and I start making a dent... finally I finish him off after 20min.

- See this just goes to show you that the DEVs were on the ball with this.

/sarcasm off

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~ JupiterWolf * JupiterFist * JupiterStar * JupiterWild * JupiterNova ~
Jupiter's Trading Post
Wearables * Bio-Products * Resources * SpaceShips & Loot * Smuggler Supplies (590m east of the starport) Agro Outpost (Pirate), Dantooine (2141x-6571)

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btw ... I forgot to mention that I got 1 exp pt for that.

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~ JupiterWolf * JupiterFist * JupiterStar * JupiterWild * JupiterNova ~
Jupiter's Trading Post
Wearables * Bio-Products * Resources * SpaceShips & Loot * Smuggler Supplies (590m east of the starport) Agro Outpost (Pirate), Dantooine (2141x-6571)

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lol scip u found anything thats given u xp yet coz i havnt..

what use is double xp if u get 0 .. 0+0=0

sure thats gonna keep me playing ¬_¬

Jagz Kimo - Ahazi Jedi.

We're doomed!

Well, we'll see ... The Empire is changing the combat rules.... I've heard both good and bad things about the system, guess I'll just have to wait it out and try it ... Last night, I spent hours connecting to the Holonet to download the new rules and regulations... However, my confidence level is not very high, due to the the last economy change they made ... Nothing's changed, except the poor become poorer, and the rich become richer... Only getting 2k for a big ass 30k+ job I completed, even experienc-wise, there's virtually no difference between join a hunting party and solo. So, I've been doing jobs solo lately, 8-10k a pop, not too bad. But, those Imperialists are having a huge adventage, I regularly seeing AT-STs parked in town ... the Imperalists are getting richer and richer ...

Luke, Leia, Han

You are my heros.

"Can you cure poison with a T21 rifle?"

Chiv has been a good Rebel soldier, but he does not believe in the Force nor the Teräs Käsi meditation. He'd rather trust his T21 Rifle than "some ancient hoaky stuff", yeah, that's his exact words.

Whenever I mediatte, he always shake his head and say "You and your meditation ...". I find his lack of faith disturbing ... When asked if he can cure poison with his T21, he started to waiver... So I took him to see the Jedi hermit Drakka Judarrl near the Jedi Temple ruins, not to start him down the path of Force, but to make him a believer at least ... He's absolutely fascinate by the Jedi Holocron. Well, this is a good start.

Imperial conspiracy

After searching through dozens of dead Imperials, I noticed something strange ...

CDEF Pistol - DOT


DL44 Metal Pistol - DOT


D18 Pistol - DOT


DLT20 Rifle - DOT


Heavy Axe - DOT


Dagger - DOT


Survival Knife - DOT


Curved Sword - DOT

Do you see a pattern there? They all have DOT(Damage Over Time) poison on it! This is just a small sample of the weapons I found on them, there are alot more weapons I found on them has DOT! Although these are pretty basic weapons, but, once they have the DOT, it changes the picture entirely. The Rebellion need to to know this, and be prepared.

Hunt down the Imperials

Went with Chiv and did some Imperial hunting yesterday. We was able to hunting down some tough ones that I usually not able to do just by myself. These guys usually hang out around the local Imperial Headquarters. The Turrets are something to consider, best to lead the target away and outside the turret firing range, otherwise you'll have a hard time - we learned that yesterday. Also, some backup helps too.



Even though just a Corporal, but his combat experience made him a formidable opponent.

Busy, busy, busy

Don't get too cocky now...be right with ya in a sec...


Smoked another one...burn baby burn.


What can I say, I have such magnetic personality, Imperials are attracted to me like flies are attracted to the bantha poodle ... what's that smell ...?


Another tough dude. "Victory Class"? Do they classify the troopers after the Star Destroyers now?


Silly me, of course not, there's no "Glory Class" Star Destroyer, not that I know of. Despite their silly name, they are actually quite tough, approach with caution.


Yet another piece of Imperial propaganda, there WILL BE "divisions" until the evil Empire is taken down. We shall prevail!


I did such a good job, the rebel Ground Marshall was very impressed and double promoted me to Second Lieutenant! It's unprecedented! This is such an honour. "Congratulations Lieutenant! Keep up the good work. The Rebellion need good people like you. And, may the Force be with you." "Yes Sir! Thank you, Sir!"


As a side benefit, my Commando skills have improved vastly, only a few more steps away...

Promotion!

I feel like paying the local Imperial garrison a visit...anybody home?


Yeah, there were a lot of Imperial officers. I was their center of the focus, I like getting all the attentions. See ya all...


The Elite Imperial Master Sergeant is quite tough, though not as bad as an Elite NovaTrooper, he's helluva tougher than any other Imperials I came across. Although they have low resistence to everything, but their armor and high HAM are more than compensated for it, I was supprised at how long it took me to kill one. Also watch out for the Imperial Comm Specialists.


Got a Vader poster, it says "Victory through conform", lies, lies, and lies! In another word, they want us to surrender our freedom, not a chance!


Also found a Wanted poster of that old priate Han Solo, watch out Solo, no more bar brawls, keep low.


Princess Leia is also on the list, that figures... Well, they must be the most troublesome couple in the galaxy...


Well, I went back to the VIP room again, no, I'm not addicted. I have good reason - to celebrate my promotion to the rank of Warrant Officer II! I worked so hard tonight killing Imperials, my next promotion should be really soon, like tomorrow... Chiv can't boss me around now, hehe :)

Chest Armor

I was wondering why I took damage so quickly during my practice seesion yesterday, so, natually I checked my armor, all in good order - except the chest piece is at 0 condition... no wonder...

Although I haven't died many times after I got that piece, but I haven't repaired it either, not even once... and I've been taking quite a beat every time I venture out of the Mining Outpost. Guess I shouldn't slacking off checking my armor, it should be the first thing every time before I go into a battle.

Even though the job payout has been drasticly reduced to reduce the inflation, but it seems not much has changed except that we're underpaid. Although the luxury item like AV21 runs as low as 1.5 million, but most things are still expensive like weapon, food and armor. At the end of the day, I still had to blow another 40k on a new chest piece...doh!

At last...

I am back in business... Chiv has been promoted to a Warrant Officer for his hard work for the Rebellion, congratulations! Now, that makes him out rank me... so I gotta to say "hello" to a few people...








A NovaTrooper Cadet is not nearly as hard as a regular NovaTrooper, they are identified as full black armor without gold trimmings. A few rounds of good beating with VK, he's already on the ground and couldn't get up, anyways, "Aren't you a little short for a StormTrooper?" He didn't like that...








I'm a very sociable Zebrak, I like big gethering...


I also made good progress in Commando training, I should be able to reach the Master Commando status very quickly...if I can keep up with the practice.



Oops, I visited the VIP lounge again, although I said I won't be back very often, but I miss all the cute dancers...plus, this is my first day back, I need some good relaxations.

Half full or half empty?

Am I the type of Zabrak thinks the glass is half full or half empty? Neither, the glass is twice as big as necessary.

Wrong answer

Went watch a holo drama Fever Pitch yesterday. And it reminded me a question I once asked my ex-GF: If you love someone enough, will she/he love you back in return? She said "no, love is not reciprocal". And I pointed out Forest & Jenny, she said Jenny used Forest, Jenny did it because of the situation, and I was speechless... Maybe she'll get a different opinion after she watched the Fever Pitch. Or maybe it's just me watched too many chic flicks... 4 months and my heart still shattered in a million pieces... I need some brandy and kill some Imperials...

Lack of update

It's been a week since I made decision to come back, but I haven't made any update, you must be wondering what I'm up to? Did I change my mind yet again? Well, I haven't changed my mind, I'm back to stay! I know, I know, I promised victory to the Rebels and vengence to the Imperials, and some proper Commando training. It's just somehow, I'm feeling a little spent right now, can't quite pick up the action right away. I just need some time to work up my enthusiasm. Besids, I'm also feeling a lil too old for the whole Rebel business, maybe some youngster farm boys can carry on the Rebellion...? Rest assured, I will be back...

It's also been almost 3 months since I injured my foot in my TKD test. My foot still hurts, doc sayed it's a "bone bruise" - the bone took a direct impact, although nothing's broken, but it will take as long to heal as a broken bone. I still walk a little limp, but I've started my training again a couple weeks back. Last week, I actually attended training twice, I also noticed I put on a bit of weight and my arms are getting a little sore from the push-ups, *sigh*, this will take me another couple of weeks to get into shape again...anyways, these are no big deals, I just want my foot back...

Return of the Jedi...wannabe

It's been a while since I've been recalled back into Rebellion service and made decision to leave WoW. Last night, I finally tied up all the loose ends, said farewell to newly made firends, and gave away my meager possessions that include some 144 gold pieces :) and a huge backpack that costed me 17 gold. A Jedi wannabe desires not material things, but crystals and pearls.

Anyway, I'm back! And so will my VK and Flamethrower, coming soon to an Imperial Garrison near you! May the Force be with us!

Holy .... !

I was doing some Commando practicing again last night, about 2 hours or so into the training, I finally progressed to elligable for the Flamethrower 4 technique. Run around a bit trying to find a trainer, it was hard to find one, but I finally located one just as I was about to give up. I noticed a big improvemnt after the training, I now don't miss as much, and I can fire alot faster than before. But, I also noticed that I still can not take on 4 Janta at a time, I still need to break out my good 'ol VK to save my butt.

Anyway, I cruised around to look for trouble. Then I noticed a "msyterious man" standing on a hill, he doesn't look like a bandit, and certainly not a Dark Jedi, or Force Crystal Hunter. I was intrigued, so I approached but still with caution though. Supprisingly, he asked me to hunt down some Crystal Hunter called Abril Tonto that stole his crystals. But, he didn't give me an location when I can the thief. Well, I know for sure, those unsavory characters usually hang out in the Crystal Cave.

It's a very tough battle, I had to fight my way all the way into the cave. And those hunters are tough as a nail. I has a few really close calls, I even had to use my enhancement crystals. But, blastered, he's not in the cave! It was all for nothing! My medical enhancements as about to expire in 15 minutes, I drove around the cave hoping to find him, and yep got him! But, he's got 3 Darkside Apprentice with him. This could be ugly...

I used all my tricks I have: used body shots to bleed him with Modified Republic Pistol; then switched to my super Flamethrower(the one Booster gave to me) to set him and him friends on fire; then finally swithed to VK to pound on him and intimidate him. I had to use my Equilibrium skill to a few time to get around tight spots, of cause Vagnerian Canape plus Neutron Pixie on top of Vassarian Brany and Ahrisa! I was barely alive when I finished him, but his friends are still quite capable and healthy. Since I was only told to kill him, I retrieved the crystal, jumped onto my swoop and run away...

On my way back to the mysterious man, I puked all over my swoop...doh my swoop gonna stink for while... And when I gave back the stolen crystal, I was granted to learn 4 Force skills immediately! WOW! That's all worth it!