Regardless of my feelings on the “shortcomings” of the real game, I’m still following the development of the most anticipated MMOG in 2011, Star Wars: The Old Republic. In my opinion that is.
Sadly, the last time that we were actually updated on new features, or clarification on already known ones, was back at E3. Just under 3 months later, we finally have video footage of the interesting space combat. That, coupled with that the first we heard of sub-classes back in May, I’m scared that a first half of 2011 release may not be in the books anymore.
What makes this even more depressing is that sign-up for the beta has been out for some time now. With beta testing commencing isn’t it safe to assume that the core of each class is complete?
Perhaps I’m too demanding, but regardless, BioWare had a Fan Friday to showcase the new classes:
BioWare on Advanced Classes
The main goal of the Advanced Class System is to allow you to customize your character according to your play style. So far, we’ve announced the Advanced Classes for the Sith Warrior and Jedi Knight. Today we’re letting you in on the names and specializations of the remaining Advanced Classes! Please be aware that since the specific class details are still under development, the information provided below may be subject to change.
We’ll, be updating the class pages with more information in the months to come, so be sure to check back for our future Friday updates.
And here is the list:
Trooper
Commando
- Heavy Blaster Cannon
- Grenades
- Ranged DPS
Vanguard
- Blaster Rifle
- Energy Shields and Defense
- Tank
Smuggler
Scoundrel
- Blaster ‘Shot Gun’
- Stealth / Medicine
- Burst ranged damage or Healing
Gunslinger
- Dual Pistols
- Quickdraw / Fast Attacks
- Ranged DPS
Jedi Knight
Jedi Sentinel
- Dual Wield Saber
- Saber fighting specialist
- Melee DPS
Jedi Guardian
- Single Saber / Heavy Armor
- Leadership / Party Buffs
- Tank
Jedi Consular
Jedi Shadow
- Double Bladed Saber
- Stealth
- Burst melee damage
Jedi Wizard
- Single Saber
- Powerful Telekinesis / Healing
- Ranged Control / Damage or Healing
Bounty Hunter
Powertech
- Flamethrower
- Defense / Energy Shields
- Tank
Mercenary
- Dual Wield Guns
- Missiles
- Ranged DPS
Sith Warrior
Sith Juggernaut
- Single Saber / Heavy Armor
- Fear and Darkside Auras
- Tank
Sith Marauder
- Dual Wield Sabers / Armor
- Saber fighting specialist
- Melee DPS
Imperial Agent
Operative
- Blaster Rifle / Energy Blade
- Stealth
- Burst Ranged damage
Sniper
- Sniper Rifle
- Cover, Ambush, Orbital Strikes
- Ranged DPS
Sith Inquisitor
Sith Sorcerer
- Single Saber
- Force Lightning / Force Drain
- Ranged DPS or Healer
Sith Assassin
- Double Bladed Saber
- Stealth
- Burst Melee DPS
Call me old-fashioned, but I will be rolling a Jedi Knight and a Jedi Guardian. I may then roll an alt as the hybrid healing sub-class of a Jedi Wizard. Unimaginative? Perhaps. What are you going to roll?
Sith Juggernaut and Sith Marauder. Jedi fail, Sith are awsome.
Ah, but True Sith are different than the Sith today.
I’m sure after playing Republic for awhile, I’ll switch to the Empire.
well of course. Sith of today is really a religion/way of life. the true sith died out milenia ago. super SW nerd over here. ^_^
*gasp*
I thought I was alone in the universe! Star Wars is my die hard lore basis. The only things I don’t know is stuff from the extended extended universe (the many books).
Most likely either a Jedi Sentinel or Sith Marauder. Melee DPS is what I know and love the most, so that’s what I stick with. Now to decide if I want to be good or evil…
Powertech Bounty Hunter and Sniper Imperial Agent are drawing me.
My Jedi Wizard is going to have self-esteem issues and identity crisis because of his class name.
The Jedi Wizard is a real Jedi class. look it up on wookiepedia.com.
I looked it up, and the only reference is to Old Republic itself. I know naming is difficult, but wizard should not be used as a class in Star Wars. Or Sci-Fi in general.
Also, wookiepedia.com is a site to buy Star Wars collectibles.
Wookiepedia.org, is not, however.
Ummm. I feel dumb now. But I wanna roll the same as Mordil.
oh damn, mybad, put the (dot-commer) lol. and yes,trust me, you have to do a little digging, because it was a rank for jedi back in the great hyperspace wars, and up to the Mandalorian wars. after that it was dropped. and replaced by the ranks we know of. Sentinel,Gaurdian,Padawan,Knight,Apprentice,Youngling,Master and Grand Master(not in order sorry)
I don’t know. I’m stuck between Sith Assassin and Imperial Agent. I want to do burst DPS, but I guess I have to chose ranged vs melee and I have no preferance liking both. I wonder which one can out dps the other.
I’m doing a consular with healing specialty…I’ve always liked healing classes. Good luck to all the Knights/Guardians juggernauts/marauders trying to find a group or guild later though…
I am going to roll a Trooper – Vanguard = tanky trooper! Yea!