mariners2001 Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Well...I sent a private message to Chang Khan of Raven Software and I got this as a response.....Enjoy! I originally asked in January: 1) Will fists be an option for a weapon? For example, if you are stripped of all weapons will you be able to fight without the force? 2) Will the concussion rifle or rail detonator be returning? 3) How will Force Speed be approached? Will it be like Jedi Knight 1 or be when you are moving normally but everything around is moving slower. That would be coolest in my opinion. 4) THE MOST WANTED ANSWER: Will there be a demo, man? Everyone's hyped about the game and just the smallest of demos would be of much appreciation. If so, do you have a date set, soon? Chang replied: 1) Nope, they decided to go with the stun baton. 2) Not exactly, though there are a couple weapons that are *somewhat* similar. 3) The latter in SP, the former in MP. 4) Totally up to LucasArts. Personally, I hope not because it takes a lot of work to get a demo together when, at this point, it would be a lot easier to just finish the game and get it out the door... ****************************************** Well...the only "real" new information is about force speed, since the fists and weapons questions were handled in the FAQ. Doesn't sound good about the demo but I'd rather have a bug-free full game come March. Interesting about force speed. I think that's awesome! In SP, everyone around you slows down, though you walk the same. That will be so cool! BTW - Thanks a lot Chang!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truthful Liar Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 ...w00t! - *nuff said* ...w00t! sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternity Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Nah, the demo info sounds fine. It's totally up to LucasArts, and they are all about sales over there--demo promotes sales. COME ON, you cold-hearted malicious executives at LucasArts, DO YOUR THING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digl Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Good work mariners I think this is the first time they confirm matrix like force speed for sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-- Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 hmmm. Bullet time? ChangKhan...can we have a confirmation? I'm reluctant to believe everything I read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 OMG! WOW! If I'd have known he was that willing to answer questions, I'd have asked some more popular ones (and not just ones that I was bothered about) when I PMed him a couple of days ago... Damn. "4) Totally up to LucasArts. Personally, I hope not because it takes a lot of work to get a demo together when, at this point, it would be a lot easier to just finish the game and get it out the door..." So it isn't finished yet... okay then, I'll happily forfeit a demo for solid and practically bug-free full version Thanks for the info, mariners + Chang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariners2001 Posted February 13, 2002 Author Share Posted February 13, 2002 ChangKhan...can we have a confirmation? Trust me, it's real. I'd confirm it, but I don't know of a way besides copy-pasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaG|Kaiser Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I wonder what the replacements for the rail detonator and concussion rifle will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNNER Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 If I saw it posted in blood I might beleive ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazilla Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Wow! That bullet time thing for SP is exactly what I wanted!!! Btw, as for the concussion rifle/rail detonator, I really liked those weapons because that was pretty much the only way to defeat an AT-ST...let's hope they make sure to give us another weapon to defeat the AT-ST. Of course, it would be nice if the GHOUL2 system worked with AT-ST's as well and we could chop off their legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsbuckeye21 Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 IMO, the force speed couldn't be any better than what we have now. Thank's for posting the reply, mariners2001! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPMaximilian Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Originally posted by mariners2001 Totally up to LucasArts. Personally, I hope not because it takes a lot of work to get a demo together when, at this point, it would be a lot easier to just finish the game and get it out the door... I like this answer, I'd rather have the game than a demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moses Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Of course, it would be nice if the GHOUL2 system worked with AT-ST's as well and we could chop off their legs! Dazilla, that is the coolest thing you've ever said! Now it probably won't happen and you would die trying even if it was possible...but it is a nice idea. I particularly like the force speed this way. let's hope they make sure to give us another weapon to defeat the AT-ST Rocket Launcher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariners2001 Posted February 13, 2002 Author Share Posted February 13, 2002 If I saw it posted in blood I might beleive ya. Uhhh...I'll try to, but it won't be pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazilla Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I think the missile launcher will probably take over that function...but using inventive tricks would be very nice...you know, if LEC programmed some secret mini-games into it that would enable you to force jump on the AT-ST, open the hatch, kill the guy inside, and then take over the AT-ST...wow...YOU WOULD BE INVINCIBLE!!! Now just to crouch and get into that grate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathBoLT Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Will the concussion rifle or rail detonator be returning? Not exactly, though there are a couple weapons that are *somewhat* similar. im sure the replacements will work fine.. i just hope raven keeps in mind the neccessity of a weapon that fires a projectile at speeds simliar to that of a conc, due to force speed(assuming force speed speed is the same as jk). rocket launcher projectile speeds are too slow for jk speed force speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmgewehr Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I hated JK's Force Speed. Saber Matches turned into Marathons. After you hit someone once, they'd force speed away to find health. So you'd have to Force Speed around chasing them, getting one chance to kill them when their Force Speed ran out and you caught up to them just before they hit Force Speed again. It was annoying (especially with 4 stars), in my experience anyways. I was hoping for just a quick burst of Speed, perhaps a seconds worth of increased speed instead of sustained transonic running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moses Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Actually (and I know this is not what you are getting at Deathbolt, but I thought I would branch off) if Force Speed is going to slow everything else down in SP, I bet it will last for a shorter period of time. Oh! And do you think that level 1,2,3 of Force Speed are going to vary in the fact that it slows down the enemies more or the effect lasts longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroXcape Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Matrix like SP? ......... w00t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenG Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Lucasarts had better release a demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Durden Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I would think that more stars would equal more time in slowmo-force speed. Wow! This is exactly what I wanted. Thank you RAVEN! You rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonkH8er Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Bullet time Gonk-slaying fest......... mmmMMMMmmmMMMM! Tastes like burning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Yoyo Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I'll happily forfeit a demo for solid and practically bug-free full version in less time. The demo would delay the release of the full game which is what I want the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariners2001 Posted February 13, 2002 Author Share Posted February 13, 2002 Bullet time Gonk-slaying fest......... mmmMMMMmmmMMMM! No, I don't think it'll be like "bullet time." In my question I asked if it would make others around you slow down and you move at normal speed, so you actually would be moving faster than the opponent. "Bullet Time" made everything slow down including you, didn't it? Tell me if I'm wrong, but that's how I took the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariners2001 Posted February 13, 2002 Author Share Posted February 13, 2002 I'll happily forfeit a demo for solid and practically bug-free full version in less time. The demo would delay the release of the full game which is what I want the most. What I'm wondering is why they don't just release the E3 demo but with the new features. It's been said it won't be included in the game and I'd think that'd be easiest on them. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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