Hallucination Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Alright, today Bioware hath released a Fan Friday, chocked full of fibre and the typical fare: drawings, roleplay threads (they might be NSFW, but I didn't check), polls, concept art, and a video. In the Developer Corner section, they announced the Advanced Classes, their defining features, and their party roles. To save your time loading a webpage, I've pasted them here: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Trooper: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Commando Heavy Blaster Cannon Grenades Ranged DPS Vanguard Blaster Rifle Energy Shields and Defense Tank Smuggler: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Scoundrel Blaster ‘Shot Gun’ Stealth / Medicine Burst ranged damage or Healing Gunslinger Dual Pistols Quickdraw / Fast Attacks Ranged DPS Jedi Knight: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Jedi Sentinel Dual Wield Saber Saber fighting specialist Melee DPS Jedi Guardian Single Saber / Heavy Armor Leadership / Party Buffs Tank Jedi Consular: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Jedi Shadow Double Bladed Saber Stealth Burst melee damage Jedi Wizard Single Saber Powerful Telekinesis / Healing Ranged Control / Damage or Healing Bounty Hunter Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Powertech Flamethrower Defense / Energy Shields Tank Mercenary Dual Wield Guns Missiles Ranged DPS Sith Warrior: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Sith Juggernaut Single Saber / Heavy Armor Fear and Darkside Auras Tank Sith Marauder Dual Wield Sabers / Armor Saber fighting specialist Melee DPS Imperial Agent: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Operative Blaster Rifle / Energy Blade Stealth Burst Ranged damage Sniper Sniper Rifle Cover, Ambush, Orbital Strikes Ranged DPS Sith Inquisitor: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) Sith Sorcerer Single Saber Force Lightning / Force Drain Ranged DPS or Healer Sith Assassin Double Bladed Saber Stealth Burst Melee DPS Powertech and blaster shotguns? This is starting to look like fun. It's interesting to see that the Republic has more healbots than the Sith. On the proper update side, they have opened a webpage in the holonet about the player ships available in the game, with most currently in silhouettes save for the Jedi Defender and Sith Fury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueJedi86 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I wouldn't call them healbots, we don't need to insult the future potential healers. I swear the Agent can heal too. I saw a leaked image that showed that Agents can use a Kolto Dart to heal allies. Maybe it's just a general-purpose ability that isn't limited to either spec though, like a real hybrid in both specs. Though more on topic, I'll definitely be a Vanguard, especially since they can use a regular assault rifle, letting me live out my Shepard/Clone Trooper dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamqd Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 well I initially wanted to be what is now known as a Jedi Wizard... But I'd rather lick piss off a nettle than be known as that... wow. so I guess I'm a Jedi "other" atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltiades Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 well I initially wanted to be what is now known as a Jedi Wizard... But I'd rather lick piss off a nettle than be known as that... wow. so I guess I'm a Jedi "other" atm Yep, saying it sounds weird. Anyway, Mercenary with its dual wield guns makes me think of Jango Fett. Which is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 I swear the Agent can heal too. I saw a leaked image that showed that Agents can use a Kolto Dart to heal allies. Maybe it's just a general-purpose ability that isn't limited to either spec though, like a real hybrid in both specs.Could you imagine getting shot with a syringe from halfway across the battlefield? I'd rather die than suffer that, and I'm not even afraid of needles! Though more on topic, I'll definitely be a Vanguard, especially since they can use a regular assault rifle, letting me live out my Shepard/Clone Trooper dreams.Funny, the name Powertech has been calling to me, so mayhaps we'll have to be tanking rivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWUSS Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 That Sith Fury ship would be cool in the LOTF Comics period TBQH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztalker Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yep, saying it sounds weird. Anyway, Mercenary with its dual wield guns makes me think of Jango Fett. Which is awesome. I concur. The non-Jedi specialisations are all quite cool looking. Bio did a good job in making them cool. The duel wielding swashbuckling type is appealing to me too...while I was originally planning to go Sith Assassin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommycat Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 From A New Hope. LUKE: I thought he might have meant old Ben. Do you know what he's talking about? Well, I wonder if he's related to Ben. OWEN: That wizard's just a crazy old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamqd Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 From A New Hope. I know this better than Most... But its like when George Lucas and a Young Anakin say Laser Sword instead of Lightsaber, yes its in Canon blah blah, but its also so bad its funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthfergie Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I know this better than Most... But its like when George Lucas and a Young Anakin say Laser Sword instead of Lightsaber, yes its in Canon blah blah, but its also so bad its funny. +1 to that. Yeah, several names are not all that creative or appealing. Wizard and Shadow Jedi being two big ones. Sorcerer being the other weird one. Also I'm just kinda sad the classes seem so cookie cutter. I was hoping that the specialized classes wouldn't look exactly the same on both sides and allow a little variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedak Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Creativity has been long dead in Star Wars and this is proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueJedi86 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Even though I don't like "Jedi Shadow", Wookieepedia does show that name referring to a group of Jedi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthfergie Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Creativity has been long dead in Star Wars and this is proof. Not so sure about that when reading about some of the story lines that Bioware is putting together, but the names are certainly disappointing and really pop out when playing "which one of these is not like the others." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswtor Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 i think there should be a fan everyday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueJedi86 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 A fan everyday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Seraphim Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 ^ I think he means a update everyday (fanfriday but everyday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueJedi86 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Maybe, but that'd be very hard for BioWare to do. 260 updates a year, one for each weekday? It's hard enough to get content on a weekly basis, as evidenced by our only having the comic last Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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