Garry_M_Gaber Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 Greetings! I know it's been a couple of months since I appeared on the forum, but I have been lurking around, reading posts and generally seeing what people like/dislike about the game. It's very encouraging to see how many of you are enjoying the experience of playing Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds. We are intently looking at your criticisms and praises, and this was part of why we did a patch so quickly - to address concerns about multiplayer. We are also currently working with the Zone to add more features to multiplayer game matching. We know the community wants this, and are really hoping that the Zone implements the features that we've asked for. We care a lot about what you say, and plan to keep supporting the game as long as you are playing it. Just wanted to clear the record on one point - I know I said before we shipped the game that I would be vacationing afterward, but that wasn't entirely accurate. Although I did take some time off (about two weeks), I've actually been busily working since then on another Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds-related project. I can't tell you yet what it is, but I am informed by marketing that an announcement is imminent. I hope you all will be very excited by this announcement. Also, we have produced several videos about the making of the game that should start becoming available for download within a week or so. Just to whet your appetite, they are entitled: "Art Concept," "Art Creation," "Level Design," "Project Direction," "Sound Design," and finally...."The Future." This was an effort to share the process of making the game with the people who play the game. I hope you enjoy them. And finally, I wanted to thank all of you who went out and purchased a copy of this game (those Warez guys are definitely not included in this thanks). Your support enables us to keep making quality games in this genre, and LucasArts, as well as myself and the team personally appreciate it. Anyway, look for another post in a week or so, and keep having fun with the game! Sincerely, Garry M. Gaber Director Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eets Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 Thanks for the update, Mr. Gaber! I hope Galactic Battlegrounds was a profitable venture for you, it's been great fun for us to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clefo Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 Originally posted by Garry_M_Gaber I've actually been busily working since then on another Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds-related project. I can't tell you yet what it is, but I am informed by marketing that an announcement is imminent. I hope you all will be very excited by this announcement. I know I will be (If its what I think it is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessack Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I, for one, love this game and would like to personally thank all the people involved, for bringing it to us. AoK was a favorite engine of mine, and I very much liked its "medieval" tone, but there's no tone in the universe (or any other dimension), that can match Star Wars! To me, the AoK engine, merged with the Star Wars "theme", is the perfect combination. I have sunk so many hours into this game already, I hate to think about it. I took the survey about the game, and at one point it asked to estimate how many hours I had played it. When I tried to estimate, I shocked myself... I wonder what would happen if I had been doing something constructive with all those hours... but oh well, one has to have fun somehow. I have thoroughly enjoyed this game, and will keep on playing it for many more months, I'm sure. Most games I get bored with after a few times through, but not this one. Thanks, Gary, and all the others at LucasArts. Keep up the excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compa_Mighty Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Thanks a lot for this great game. And if the project is what I think it is, my signature says it all. Thanks Mr. Gaber, keep up the good work. And if this is useful I'd like the shields to look as in the game trailer, and an orange cloud terrain. Along with the signature those are my suggestions. Thanks again. Compa_Mighty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Good job, Mr. Gaber. This game included enough aliens for my satisfaction, and although this game wasn't very addictive to me it certainly played very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc Stryphe Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Another pat-on-the-back for LucasArts, great Job! I, for one, am definitly looking forward to this upcoming release of "info" . Thanks for stopping by and letting us know you actually do care about us fans. Love the game, thanks again. I will be anxiously awaiting your next post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyarms Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 he always posts when I'm not on. DAMN IT! get back on gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_drake Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 hmmmmmmmm sounds intersting maybe they can make the rampant roumers come true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavan Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 How about a Republic Civ From Episode II with Clone toopers, LAAT/i’s, LAAT/C’s, and AT-TE’s, Republic Gunships. That would be so cool. Also what about Kamino and Geonosis planet Terrain and buildings to go along with Episode II campains. [start Of Spoilers, Beware] As the Jedi are ambushed in the arena, several Jedi display extraordinary Jedi fighting abilities. Luminari Unduli and Barris Offee can wield their lightsabers at uncalculated angles that confuses the Geonosians and Battle Droids due to their special double-jointed bodies. Dead Jedi fall down stairs while other Jedi twirl two lightsabers against the deadly Super Battle Droids. Shaak Ti is powerful in large group situations and is able to destroy vast amounts of Battle Droids in a small amount of time while Bultar Swan uses telepathy to synchronise her moves with other Jedi in perfect mirroring ability. As the arena falls silent and the last of the Jedi lay dying, Mace Windu, skilled user of the lightsaber Form 7, speaks to Dooku, telling them he will not be a hostage that he can barter with. Count Dooku, who comes from a wealthy family and was once the Jedi Master of Qui-Gon Jinn, replies, “then I'm sorry, old friend. You will have to be destroyed.” This could have been the end of it all, particularly with the small band of Jedi surrounded by a legion of Battledroids, Droidekas, and Superbattledroids. Suddenly, Padme yells out, “Look!” Above the arena, LAAT/i’s fast descend and begin to disgorge clonetroopers who return fire. Before long there is a hell-storm of laser fire as Clones fire upon the droids and blaster shots bounce off the shields. Yoda appears in the doorway of one of the ships and urges the surviving band of Jedi onboard. The Gunships take off and unleash more firepower on the droids before flying over the rim of the arena. Outside on the flat terrain below, a line of parked Trade Federation and Commerce Guild Battle Ships and legions of Battle Droids begin to appear. However, thousands of Military Republic Cruisers begin to land on the surrounding countryside spewing out thousands of LAAT/i’s, LAAT/C’s, and AT-TE’s as well as hundreds of thousands of clonetroopers. The Clonetroopers open fire with artillary. Explosions caused by the LAAT/is wreck the parked Battleships. The LAAT/i’s open the rear of their ships and release hundreds of Military Swoops and the AT-TE carries LAAT/c’s laden with troopers into the midst of the battle grounds. The Clone Trooper’s armor is heat resistance and allows troopers to stride through the searing interfaces of shields as well as deflecting glancing blaster shots and damping direct hits enough to improve survival. Troops also share tactical video from their helmet visors, with multispectral imaging that penetrates smoke, fog and the airborne soil of the most explosive battlezones. Clonetroopers advance, firing at the massed droids. The clones are expensive items and there are IM-6 battle droids ready to rescue any clone that is damaged. Each of the LAAT’s carry a medical station in the front part of the ship to repair and battle damaged clones. Repulsor lift stretchers and decontamination tents are vital to the IM-6. From the sky suddenly comes Trade Federation Starfighters! They fly overhead, exchanging fire with the LAAT’s. However, due to the low altitude of the LAAT, they Droid Starfighter’s can not take them on. Instead a legion of Jedi Starfighters emerge and open fire on the Droid Starfighters. [End of Spoiler] Thanks Garry Gaber for the great game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sithcloak Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Thanks Mr. Gaber for a awsome game. And what ever you are working on will have my mind hurting my self untill you finnaly announce it, but i won't get to excited it just might be a port to the mac, but that would be good to because at the moment my mac has nothing to do. Sithcloak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clefo Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Thanks for the X-Pack, but I have a question Since there are about 70 units for each side (Useing All Tech) and the announcement said 200+ units, If you take the 2 new sides you'd have 140 basic units... That leaves 60 for everyone else AND the 2 new sides.. So will there be new units for the current civs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 What will the 2 new sides be. I'm thinking of SPOILER------------------------------------------------- Geonosians and Kaminosians END SPOILER-------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natopo Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Hey can I have your Autograph Mr. Gaber? Just Kidding. This game was so cool! I have a mac and have the game so could you make it playable for Macs? Pretty Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eets Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Originally posted by Crazy_dog no.3 What will the 2 new sides be. I'm thinking of SPOILER------------------------------------------------- Geonosians and Kaminosians END SPOILER-------------------------------------------- More likely the Republic and Geonosians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisw_30 Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Thanks Garry & Team...great effort and a classic game... I will definetely be buying the X-Pansion when it hits shelves hopefully in May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eets Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 One question... Will or be in the game as easter eggs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Hang on, Eets, we're both wrong. It's the Republic and the Confideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eets Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Confederacy There will be an explanation of both civs on galacticbattles.com soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compa_Mighty Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Originally posted by Clefo Thanks for the X-Pack, but I have a question Since there are about 70 units for each side (Useing All Tech) and the announcement said 200+ units, If you take the 2 new sides you'd have 140 basic units... That leaves 60 for everyone else AND the 2 new sides.. So will there be new units for the current civs? Most likely. Mr Gaber, I've got a question: Why are the two new civs from Episode 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young David Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Originally posted by Compa_Mighty Why are the two new civs from Episode 2? Uhm ... Why shouldn't they? With Episode 2 coming it would be very unwise not to involve Episode 2 races in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal_crusader Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Dear Mr. Gaber, I love GB! If I could find it I would get it but for now I just borrow it from my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compa_Mighty Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Originally posted by Young David Uhm ... Why shouldn't they? With Episode 2 coming it would be very unwise not to involve Episode 2 races in it Well, yes, but they could use classic races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisw_30 Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Hopefully they make a 'classic' expansion pack after this one...heres hoping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 I know what you're thinking, Compa . Mr Gaber, u know those air cruisers shown for the Wookies, what are they? I think they are sort of capital ships but then again it was said there will be no capital ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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