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1.7.3 Patch Notes

3/26/2013

Highlights

• Ready Check is now available!

• Group and Operations Group leaders can initiate a Ready Check by using “/rc” or “/readycheck” chat commands or via the context group menu.
• Each member of the group will then receive a pop-up prompting them to respond. Responding will place a visual cue on the raid frame or group frame of that player.
• At the end of the Ready Check, chat feedback indicates whether the group is ready or if not, and lists any non-ready players.

Continue reading for all the cartel market and miscellaneous game fixes.

Good Morning FJ Nation! The Gree Relics event is back, and more user friendly! Kudos Bioware.

1.7.2 Patch Notes

3/12/2013

Highlights

• The first Packs of Shipment Two are now available for sale on the Cartel Market! Most items in the Regulator and Enforcer’s Contraband packs are not found in the Shipment One Cartel Packs.
• Players may now gain reputation with the Contraband Resale Corporation, a group loosely affiliated with the Hutt Cartel! Reputation Trophies for this organization are now available in new Contraband Packs, and a new vendor has been added to allow players to capitalize on this reputation.
• Additional rewards have been added to many missions throughout the game. Players will find new Experience Boost items added to the end of important mission chains and some class missions
• A new vehicle reward is available on the Gree Reputation Vendor – the Blue Sphere! Blue Sphere is an adaptive mount that requires Legend rank with the Gree Enclave.
• Additional rewards have also been added to some Space Missions, including Space Experience Boosts and Weekly Access Passes (useful for Free-to-Play and Preferred Players).
• Adjusted reductions to experience gains for Free-to-Play and Preferred players. There will no longer be a flat reduction rate applied at level 10. Instead, experience reductions will begin at level 12 and will gradually increase to the original flat rate at level 20.
• Free-to-Play and Preferred Players no longer have a lower cap on the number of Commendations they may accrue compared to Subscribers.

Cartel Market

New Items

• A new Contraband Pack, the Regulator’s Contraband Pack, is now available on the Cartel Market. Cost: 160 Cartel Coins
• A new Contraband Pack, the Enforcer’s Contraband Pack, is now available on the Cartel Market. Cost: 320 Cartel Coins
• Players can now purchase Hypercrates containing 24 Enforcer’s Contraband Pack. (Discounted by 15% for a limited time!) Cost: 6,912 Cartel Coins

New Discounts

• All Weekly Passes (Warzone, Flashpoint, Space Combat, Operations) are now discounted by 25%. Cost: 180 Cartel Coins
• The Longspur Sportster is now discounted by 25%. Cost: 540 Cartel Coins
• The Destroyer Armor Set is now discounted by 25%. Cost: 900 Cartel Coins
• The Sand People Pillager Armor Set is now discounted by 50%. Cost: 720 Cartel Coins

Items Removed

• Jawagram: “I Love You”
• Jawagram: “It’s a Surprise”
• Golden Scalene Armor Set
• All Level 43 Chestpieces

General

• Permanently reduced the cost of Medical Probes to 400 Cartel Coins!
• The description for Covert Energy Armor items now explains that they are invisible.
• Changed the rarity level for several Cartel Market items.

Bug Fixes

• The Covert Feet Energy Armor now has an icon.
• The Preferred Access Bundle now has a bullet point that references the specific type of Display Title customization available.
• Previously a bullet on the Cartel Market Storefront had the incorrect list of items included in a Cartel Market purchase. The bullet has been updated to show the correct list of items included.
• Animations for the Carbonite Chamber will now last for itsproper duration.
• Manka Cat pets have had their rarity and binding updated to be congruent with all other Cartel Market pets.
• The “Flourish” emote no longer attempts to stow weapons.
• Added missing emote icons.

Relics of the Gree Event

General

• A new vehicle reward is available on the Gree Reputation Vendor – the Blue Sphere! Blue Sphere is an adaptive mount that requires Legend rank with the Gree Enclave. It is a reward offered to only the most dedicated bipedal data generators.
• Using “Loot All” will no longer give incorrect “Access Denied” or “Unknown Container Result” error messages in some circumstances.
• Quick Travel will now work as intended in event areas.
• Added missing text to several places in the French and German versions.
• The “Combat Specimen” mission now grants the correct title – “Combat Specimen.” Players who have already completed the mission can get the title by entering the caves or Xenoanalyst’s room during the event.
• Event equipment will now display properly in the Preview Window.
• Players who are standing on top of the Gree Energy Pylon when it becomes interactable will no longer fall through the ground.

Missions

• Charging the Pylon: Gree Energy Orbs will now expire after 5 minutes (down from 10 minutes). Additionally, this mission now only requires players to charge the pylon twice, as opposed to four times.
• Supplemental Research, Supplemental Catalysis: Enemies will now always drop Specimen Data Chips.
• Advanced Analysis: Core Defense Droids will no longer display an invisible “combat” buff.
• Data Retrieval, Data Recollection: Increased the Memory Core drop rate.

NPCS

• Gravak’k and Surgok’k now drop one Galactic Reputation Trophy for each member of the Operations group (up to 24).
• Players can no longer position themselves such that Gravak’k and Surgok’k do not damage them.

General

• Adjusted reductions to experience gains for Free-to-Play and Preferred players. There will no longer be a flat reduction rate applied at level 10. Instead, experience reductions will begin at level 12 and will gradually increase to the original flat rate at level 20.
• Free-to-Play and Preferred Players no longer have a lower cap on the number of Commendations they may accrue compared to Subscribers.

Companion Characters

HK-51

• Using a mount, elevator, or the Legacy Rocket Boost unlock will no longer cause HK-51 to lose two stacks from the “Target Eliminated” buff.

Flashpoints and Operations

Operations

Terror From Beyond

• Corrected an issue that prevented players from using Force Leap on the Grappling Tentacles.

Legacy

Galactic Reputation

• Players may now gain reputation with the Contraband Resale Corporation, a group loosely affiliated with the Hutt Cartel! Reputation Trophies for this organization are now available in new Contraband Packs, and a new vendor has been added to allow players to capitalize on this reputation.
• Companion characters can now equip gear earned through Galactic Reputation
• Players will now receive a message when ranking up with an organization.
• The Galactic Reputation Window will now update properly to indicate when players rank up with an organization.
• Added the text “Next Rank:” to better clarify Galactic Reputation progress.
• Cosmetic gear rewards from Galactic Reputation have had their required levels reduced to 10. This affects:
  • Voss Ambassador’s gear
  • Hyperspace Hotshot gear
  • Section Guardian gear
  • Blue Scalene gear
  • Red Scalene gear
  • White Scalene gear
  • Gray Helix Weapons

Missions and NPCs

General

• Additional rewards have been added to many missions throughout the game. Players will find new Experience Boost items added to the end of important mission chains and some class missions. Note that added rewards are similar to items available from the Cartel Market but will bind to the player when received.

Missions

Bounty Hunter

• The Mandalorian Killer: Players who are defeated after reaching The Aurora’s Engineering Deck will no longer be revived at a medical bay without the ability to progress past the medical bay doors.

PvP

Warzones

Huttball

• Players will now successfully capture the Huttball if they are standing right next to the spawn shelf.

Space Combat

• Additional rewards have been added to some Space Combat missions, including Space Combat Experience Boosts and Weekly Access Passes (useful for Free-to-Play and Preferred Players). Note that added rewards are similar to items available from the Cartel Market but will bind to the player when received.

Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

• The Character Selection Screen will no longer incorrectly display characters as inactive when they are broken such that they require assistance.
• Switching servers will no longer reset active characters for Preferred Status Players.
• Corrected an issue that could falsely decrease the limit for active characters for Preferred Status Players.
• Using /stuck during or directly after a holocall will now work as intended.
• Expired mail messages will now be removed from mailboxes appropriately.
• Corrected several missing cinematic elements.
• Cast bars will no longer erroneously cut off the bottom of text.

With today’s 2.0 PTS update, the vendor the sells Elite/Arkanian armor was changed. It now directly mirrors how the Black Hole/Campaign vendor. The pieces sold for Elite commendations, that drop from HM flash points and earned from weekly missions, carry no set bonuses. They do have the same stat allocation as Arkanian Armors. The non set bonus items and are designated Black Market Armor. Only the Arkanian Armor carries the set bonuses.

VENDORS

Arkanian pieces are no longer sold for Elite Commendations on the Elite Vendor. *UPDATED 3/2*

Black Market items are now sold for Elite Commendations on the Elite Vendor.
The following black market pieces are sold:
Chests, Legs, Boots,Gloves, Helmet, Belt, Bracers, Implant, and Earpiece. *UPDATED 3/2*

This change is in line with previous gear grinding, so it’s not a huge surprise.

As a reference gear in patch 2.0 is Tier 6, 7, and 8.

Counting form Launch, Tionese gear is considered Tier 1

• Basic Gear is Tier 6 (This is your level 50-55 vendor)

• Elite/Arkanian Gear is Tier 7

• Ultimate/Underworld Gear is Tier 8

/Salute
Silverstrike

Here’s the patch notes for the latest release, 1.7.1

If I could make a request Bioware. Please move the Cartel Coin items to the end of patch notes. The glut of ‘discounts’ will make most players just stop reading. They will miss all the things your fixed. The things they asked you to fix no less!

1.7.1 Patch Notes
2/26/2013
Cartel Market

New Items

The Gold Scalene Armor set is now available! This adaptive gear can be worn by any Class at level 1. Cost: 1,440 Cartel Coins
Players can now purchase Hypercrates containing 24 of either the Crime Lord’s or Blockade Runner’s Cartel Packs. (Discounted by 15% for limited time!) Cost: 7,344 Cartel Coins

General

• If a player that is abusing the chat system in the game is reported frequently by various players, they will be completely unable to post in chat for 12 hours.
• Players who have not logged in since Game Update 1.4 will no longer be kicked to character select under rare circumstances.

Legacy

• Removed the character level requirement for Improved Priority Transport: Personal Starship. This Legacy Global Unlock still has a Legacy Level requirement.
• Corrected an issue that would automatically unlock all levels of Improved Priority Transport: Personal Starship.

You may of noticed a new URL of this website up in the navigation bar! We’ve transitioned to a new network where all of our fansites are on the same domain. This doesn’t change anything for you externally but helps those of us who bring you new content organize things better. This is only the beginning and we plan on bring you, the fans, some exciting new things that will include a brand new website called JunkiesNation.com which will cover everything from MMORPGs and the lifestyle that comes with them (yes, that means Cheetos, Mountain Dew and comic books).

For now sit tight and keep enjoying the daily content you get from our writers. For us, we’ll get back to work. If you see any problems or issues, please send all feedback to Ryan Raplee at Teljair@Rerollz.com.

Cheers everyone!

Cartel Market

New Items

• The Czerka CR-17 Incendia, is now available. The protection provided from being knocked off this vehicle is greater than Speeder Piloting III. Cost: 1,800 Cartel Coins.
• Three new armor sets, the Sand People Pillager Set, The Sanctified Caretaker Set, and the Malevolent Interrogator Set can now be purchased. These sets of adaptive armor can be worn by any Class at level 1. Cost: 1,440 Cartel Coins each.
• The Preferred Access Bundle is now available! This bundle offers the player a selection of popular unlocks and customization options. Cost: 972 Cartel Coins (Discounted by 40% for a limited time!)

New Discounts

• Access Authorization: Section X (Character) is discounted by 10%. Cost: 540 Cartel Coins.
• Access Authorization: Section X (Account) is discounted by 10%. Cost: 1,215 Cartel Coins.
• Unlock: Cargo Hold Access (Character) is discounted by 20%. Cost: 380 Cartel Coins.
• Unlock: Cargo Hold Access (Account) is discounted by 20%. Cost: 840 Cartel Coins.
• Unlock: Additional Cargo Bay (Character) is discounted by 20%. Cost: 380 Cartel Coins.
• Unlock: Additional Cargo Bay (Account) is discounted by 20%. Cost: 840 Cartel Coins.
• The Newcomer Bundle is discounted by 50%. Cost: 405 Cartel Coins.
• Medical Probes are discounted by 50%. Cost: 250 Cartel Coins.

Expiring Discounts

• The Gamorrean Axe is no longer 30% off. Cost: 350 Cartel Coins.
• Fleet Pass (Single Use) is no longer 33% off. Cost: 90 Cartel Coins.

Items Removed From the Cartel Market

• Czerka LD-1 Celebrator
• Life Day Robes
• Life Day Holo-Tree
• Life Day Orb
• Life Day Tinsel Bomb
• Life Day Bundle
• Imperial Fireworks x10
• Republic Fireworks x10
• Fountain Fireworks x10
• Finale Fireworks x10
• Fireworks Bundle x12

Bug Fixes

• Players who have purchased vehicles via the Cartel Market will now find that their protection against being knocked off has been scaled up to Speeder Piloting III regardless of current Speeder Piloting level.
• All color crystals from the Cartel Market and Cartel Packs can now be placed on the Galactic Trade Network.
• The Fancy Reveler’s Outfit pieces now correctly display an icon.
• Players will no longer be able to use unlocks such “Unlock: Additional Quickbar” if they already have the maximum allotment of that unlock.

Cartel Market

New Items

• Players can now unlock additional character slots! Cost: 600 Cartel Coins.
• The Newcomer Bundle is now available! It contains a wide range of items to help new players expedite their travels. Cost: 405 Cartel Coins (discounted by 50% for a limited time!).
• Two new armor sets, the Interstellar Privateer Armor Set and Clandestine Officer Armor Set, can now be purchased. Each armor set costs 1,440 Cartel Coins.
• A new Cartel Pack, the Skip Tracer Cartel Pack, is now on the Market. Cost: 360 Cartel Coins.

New Discounts

• The Gamorrean Axe is discounted by 30%. Cost: 245 Cartel Coins.
• Fleet Passes (single use) are discounted by 33%. Cost: 60 Cartel Coins.
• The Life Day Bundle is discounted by 35%. Cost: 2,400 Cartel Coins.
• The Newcomer Bundle is discounted by 50%. Cost: 405 Cartel Coins.

Bug Fixes

• Unlock items no longer stack in the inventory.
• Revan’s Mask no longer clips through hoods on some body types.
• The textures for the Forward Recon chestpiece now display properly.
• The appearance of the Phantom and Preceptor’s armor now matches the appearance seen in the Cartel Market.
• The Stylish Dancer’s Top no longer binds on pickup.
• The Statele Shan Holo-Statue and Darth Malgus Holo-Statue no longer allow the use of Heroic Moment abilities.
• The Cyan-blue War Hero’s Color Crystal now binds on equip.
• Using Imperial and Republic Firework items now causes the player to kneel down.
• Tinsel Bombs can now be used on both friendly and hostile targets.
• Players no longer move when using Fountain Fireworks.
• Tooltips for equipment that requires the Event Equipment Requisition Authorization now update when the player unlocks the requirement.
• The Carbonite Chamber and Life Day Orb now properly regenerate Ammo for Troopers.
• The Remote Control Starship now regenerates a player’s health and energy pool when channeled.

Cartel Market

New Items

• The Valiant Jedi and Sith Raider armor sets are now available for 1,440 Cartel Coins each.

Discounts

• 35% Discount on Life Day Bundle (Limited Time Offer) Cost: 2400 Cartel Coins
• 10% discount on Black Market Cartel Packs. Cost: 162 Cartel Coins.
• 10% discount on Crime Lord Cartel Packs. Cost: 330 Cartel Coins.
• 10% discount on all Weekly Passes. Cost: 216 Cartel Coins per Weekly Pass.
• 50% discount on the Rancor Holo-Replica. Cost: 90 Cartel Coins.
• 10% Discount on X-3 Techmaster Armor Set. Cost: 1080 Cartel Coins.
• 50% Discount on Honored Champion’s Robe. Cost: 162 Cartel Coins
• 10% Discount on Orange-Yellow Indestructible Crystal, Orange-Yellow Eviscerating Crystal, Orange-Yellow Hawkeye Color Crystal and Orange-Yellow War Hero Crystal. Cost: 810 Cartel Coins
• 20% Discount on Major Valor Boost. Cost: 40 Cartel Coins
• 25% Discount on Customization Control: Display Titles (Character) Cost: 75 Cartel Coins

Bugfixes

• The Improved Speeder Piloting I item included with the LD-1 Celebrator speeder now correctly reflects that the unlock is player-only and not account-wide.
• Some item names and descriptions have been updated for consistency and standardization.

PvP

• Elite War Hero Combat Tech and Combat Medic items now require the correct War Hero pieces for purchase.

Ancient Hypergate

• Text displayed during loading screens for this Warzone is now correct in French and German.

Miscellaneous

• Text for several missions, items, and tooltips introduced in Game Update 1.6 is now correct in French and German.
• The French and German commands for the /backflip, /superflex, /panic, /mourn, and /mock emotes now work correctly.

Cartel Market

New Additions

• The Covert Pilot Suit has been added to the Cartel Market! This adaptive armor can be worn by any class at level 1.

General

• A confirmation dialogue is now displayed for Cartel Coin purchases made outside of the Cartel Market. It shares the same “never show again” option as the confirmation for purchases made directly from the Cartel Market.
• Attempting to purchase an item or unlock your character already owns or cannot use now displays a more appropriate warning dialogue.
• An issue that prevented some Cartel Market purchases from being delivered correctly has been addressed.
• Several errors in the French and German Cartel Market tutorials have been corrected.

Items

• Players now receive a notification when attempting to equip that bind when equipped.
• The tooltip for the Ball Toss item now indicates that it cannot be used on hostile NPCs.
• The Darth Malgus and Satele Shan Holostatues have had their active duration increased from 20 to 60 seconds.
• Pink and purple color crystals can now be listed on the Galactic Trade Network.
• Descriptions for some color crystals that were missing in French and German have been added.

Unlocks

• Attempting to use the Cargo Hold: Addition Bay item without first unlocking the Cargo Hold now displays the correct error.
• The tooltip for Galactic Trade Network Sale Slots now correctly states that subscribers have 100 maximum slots.
• The tooltip for emotes received in Cartel Market Packs now correctly states “Applies the selected unlock to your Player Character.”
• The tooltip for Guild Bank Access now clarifies that a player’s guild must have a Guild Bank for the unlock to be useful.
• Tooltips for items that require the Event Equipment Requisition Authorization now update properly when the Authorization is acquired.