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SgtFrog
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Im thinking of playing it for a few months till Aion comes out but before i dedicate my time to this game i want to know what is there to do in this game, so far iv just been doing missions and what not but what other stuff is there to do, crafting? pvp? housing? boss? dungeons?
ectect
also what is a good server to play one..i just started on the one they recomended me,..some EU one 
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and i think im going to play bounty hunter
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All credits goto Zion and all he thanks at the bottom line, taken from:
Zion's Bounty Hunter Companion - A Reference Guide to all Bounty Hunter Skills and Expertise hope it might help.
Bounty Hunter : Core Skills
These are the skills that come inherently in the profession wheel. Rather than list the order in which you get them, I am going to lump together similar attacks, list the levels at which they improve, and give a description.
Assault
(Granted at CL 1, Progression is CL: 1, 10, 22, 30, 42, 54, 66, 7" width="15" height="15" /> - The default special attack of a Bounty Hunter, it is widely the most used Bounty Hunter Special. It does nothing special, other than cause more damage than the default attack. Usually used to bridge from one special to another while awaiting a cooldown timer to finish.
Ambush
(Granted at CL 4, Progression is CL: 4, 14) - A special attack that increases an opponent's vunerability to critical hits. It debuffs your opponent, lowering their critical hit resistance (or increasing your critical hit chance, however you look at it).
Cripple
(Granted at CL 7, Progression is CL: 7, 18, 26) - A special attack that snares your opponent, and also does more damage than the default attack (although less than Assault)
Burn
(Granted at CL 46, Progression is CL: 46, 74) - An "AOE" or "Area of Effect" special attack that fires in a cone in front of you, hitting multiple enemies, and does more damage than a normal default attack. Burn does Heat Elemental Damage .
Heal
(Granted at CL 7, Progression is CL: 7, 34, 58, 82) - The default heal for Bounty Hunter. This helps you recover some health at the cost of your action.
Tangle Bomb
(Granted at CL 38, Progression is CL: 38, 62, 86) - An "AOE" special attack that casts a net at the feet of the Bounty Hunter, and snares anyone who walks on it. Typcially does little to no damage.
Razor Net
(Granted at CL 50, Progression is CL: 50, 70, 90) - An "AOE" special attack that casts a net at the feet of the Bounty Hunter, and snares anyone who walks on it. Razor Net also does "tick" damage (damages an opponent a set amount for a set number of times) and grants a chance at "DOT" (Damage over Time) damage by way of a bleed.
Bounty Check
(Granted at CL 86, Progression is CL: 86) - This skill checks to see if a random, non-elite NPC is actually a fugative in hiding. If the NPC is, and is revealed, the Bounty Hunter engages with the NPC while Duel of the Fates plays as the combat music. Upon killing the fugative, a collection is opened: Find and kill all 10 of the different hiding fugatives using Bounty Check, and you will be granted a Master Crafted EE3 Carbine or DC-15 Rifle schematic, which you can take to a crafter to be made. The Collection is repeatable by visiting the Bounty Check Collections NPC in the Bestine Cantina.
Conceal Device
(Granted at CL 90, Progression is CL: 90) - A 30 Second Buff that automatically conceals any factional traps you set down. Cooldown is 40 Seconds.
Detect Camouflage
(Granted at CL 90, Progression is CL: 90) - A skill that allows a Bounty Hunter to potentially detect a nearby cloaked character.
Bounty Hunter : Expertise
For each Expertise skill box, I will have a (*/#) after it, with a number in place of the #. That number is the number of points that can go into the box. I will also list any dependencies.
Bounty Hunting Tree:
Tier I:
Assault Efficiency (*/4) = Reduces the action cost of Assault Special Attacks by 5% per point spent.
Absorbtion (*/4) = Increases Kinetic armor protection by 125 per point spent. (Is a Requirement for Tier II Deflection)
Ambush Efficiency (*/4) = Reduces the action cost of Ambush Special Attacks by 5% per point spent.
Lethal Mechinations (*/4) = Increases the Damage of Cripple Special Attacks by 5% per point spent.
Tier II:
Intense Assault (*/3) = Increases the Damage of Assault Special Attacks by 2% for 1 point, 5% for 2 points, and 10% for 3 points. (Is a Requirement for Tier II Return Fire)
Return Fire (*/1) = Buff that allows you to Automatically Retaliate against attacks made against you. (Dependant on having the Intense Assault skill box)
Ambush Intensity (*/3) = Increases the Damage of Ambush Special Attacks by 2% for 1 point, 5% for 2 points, and 10% for 3 points.
Trap Extension (*/2) = Increases the Radius of Razor Net and Web Bomb by 1 meter per point.
Tier III:
Rapid Assault (*/2) = Reduces cooldown time on Assault Special Attacks by 5 seconds per point. (Is a Requirement for Tier V Innate Assault)
Antagonize (*/1) = A "Taunt" attack that makes NPCs attack you instead of other group members. (Is a Requirement for Tier IV Fumble)
Deflection (*/4) = Increases Energy armor protection by 250 per point spent. (Dependant on having the Absorbtion skill box)
Swift Ambush (*/2) = Reduces cooldown time on Ambush Special Attacks by 5 seconds per point. (Is a Requirement for Tier IV Advanced Ambush)
Cruelty (*/3) = Increases the Snare Duration of Cripple, Razor Net, and Web Bomb by 1 second per point spent (Is a Requirement for Tier IV Intimidating Strike)
Tier IV:
Fumble (*/1) = A combination "Taunt" like in Antagonize, and a debuff that makes your opponent more likely to hit glancing blows when they attack, reducing incoming damage. (Dependant on having the Antagonize skill box; Is a Requirement for Tier V Stun)
Advanced Ambush (*/1) = A powerful attack that increases your target's vunerability to be hit with Critical Strikes. and also reduces your target's armor by 4500. (Dependant on having the Swift Ambush skill box)
Intimidating Strike (*/1) = An attack that targets your opponent's action pool. (Dependant on having the Cruelty skill box; Is a Requirement for Tier V Dread Strike)
Tier V:
Innate Assault (*/1) = A Buff that gives a 20% chance that you can fire an Assault Special Attack with no action penalty. (Dependant on having the Rapid Assault skill box)
Stun (*/1) = A combination "Taunt" like in Antagonize, and a root that prevents your opponent from attacking. (Dependant on having the Fumble skill box)
Shields (*/1) = Puts up a defensive barrier for a short time, that increases both Energy and Kinetic Resists by 10,000. Has a 3 minute cooldown timer. (Dependant on having the Deflection skill box)
Man Hunter (*/4) = Increases the chance to hit a humanoid in PvE and PvP with a critical by 1% for 1 point spent, by 2% for 2 point spent, by 3% for 3 point spent, and by 5% for 5 point spent.
Dread Strike (*/1) = Attack that decreases opponent's damage by 25 % and healing by 50% for 15 seconds; has a 30 second cooldown. (Dependant on having the Intimidating Strike skill box)
Bounty Specializations Tree:
Tier I:
Endurance (*/4) = Increases Stamina stat by a total of 10 for 1 point, 20 for 2 points, 30 for 3 points, or 50 for 4 points.
Marksmanship (*/4) = Increases Precision stat by a total of 10 for 1 point, 20 for 2 points, 30 for 3 points, or 50 for 4 points.
Evasion (*/4) = Increases Agility stat by a total of 10 for 1 point, 20 for 2 points, 30 for 3 points, or 50 for 4 points.
Pain Tolerance (*/4) = Increases Constitution stat by a total of 10 for 1 point, 20 for 2 points, 30 for 3 points, or 50 for 4 points.
Tier II:
Carbine Efficiency (*/4) = Reduces the action cost of Specials while using a carbine by 3% for 1 point, 6% for 2 points, 10% for 3 points or 15% for 4 points.
Rifle Efficiency (*/4) = Reduces the action cost of Specials while using a Rifle by 3% for 1 point, 6% for 2 points, 10% for 3 points or 15% for 4 points.
Tier III:
Carbine Accuracy (*/2) = Increases damage when using a carbine by 2% for 1 point, or by 5% for 2 points. (Is a Requirement for Tier IV Deadly Strikes)
Rifle Marksmanship (*/2) = Increases damage when using a rifle by 2% for 1 point, or by 5% for 2 points. (Is a Requirement for Tier IV Sniper Shot)
Kinetic Defense (*/4) = Increases the Kinetic Armor value by 250 per point.
Energy Defense (*/4) = Increases the Energy Armor value by 500 per point.
Tier IV:
Deadly Strikes (*/1) = Grants an innate 10% Critical Hit bonus per point when using a carbine, and extends the carbine's range 10 meters per point. (Dependant on having the Carbine Accuracy skill box, Is a Requirement for Tier V Relentless Onslaught)
Sniper Shot (*/1) = A high powered attack launched from the prone position; requires the use of a rifle. (Dependant on having the Rifle marksmanship skill box, Is a Requirement for Tier V Take Cover)
Melee Defense (*/3) = Grants extra protection against melee attacks by increasing the Block skill Modifier by 1% for 1 point, 3% for 2 points, or 3% for 3 points; requires that the user be wearing Assault Armor (aside from gloves and boots). (Requirement for Tier V Power Assisted Sprint)
Ranged Defense (*/3) = Grants extra protection against ranged attacks by increasing the Dodge skill Modifier by 1% for 1 point, 3% for 2 points, or 3% for 3 points; requires that the user be wearing Assault Armor (aside from gloves and boots). (Requirement for Tier V Duelist Stance)
Tier V:
Relentless Onslaught (*/1) = Buff that reduces Action Costs by 75% for 15 seconds, and has a 2 minute cooldown. (Dependant on having the Deadly Strikes skill box)
Take Cover (*/1) = Buff that grants increased defenses and invisibility to enemy Radar. Buff lasts 40 seconds. - requires user be in prone position and have a rifle equipped. (Dependant on having the Sniper Shot skill box)
Power Assisted Sprint (*/1) = Increases movement speed by 60% and breaks/prevents snares for 30 seconds; has a 3 minute cooldown; requires that the user be wearing Assault Armor (aside from gloves and boots). (Dependant on having the Melee Defense skill box)
Duelist Stance (*/1) = Buff that grants a 15 second Reactive Heal (heals you when you are taking damage). Top Duelist Stance Heal is 950 per tic, and kicks in every 3 seconds you are hit. Cooldown is 2 Minutes. (Dependant on having the Ranged Defense skill box)
Well, that's all of it - thanks to Swede, for all the updates, and Valara, who's timing with the GU 3 notes helped me tie up some loose ends and do some final updates.
Enjoy everyone!
You could drive around on all the planets and look at the empty houses. I guess that might be fun.
You could drive around on all the planets and look at the empty houses. I guess that might be fun.
ehhh troll >.>
please do not post if you are not going yo help
and wow thats allot to read about bounty hunters 0_0
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BH's have been gimped since the last Game Update 5
With the new publish on Test Center now BH's will get alot better. Just for this if no other reason:
Removed expertise Stun.
Added expertise Prescience. Grants the command "Prescience: Careful attention paid to the target allows the bounty hunter to avoid most of their attacks for the duration of the effect."
Yeah all those things you asked about SWG has, but be warned. SWG is complete crap. Don't get sucked into it. Believe me, I have many times. I'm now completely done with it forever and I'm looking back at all the money I wasted on it. So much time and effort wasted in a game I'm never going to play again. Don't do it. It's really not worth it.
Don't make posts on discussion forums if you don't want to discuss the topic.
Don't make posts on discussion forums if you don't want to discuss the topic.
Kinda agree with you on this Smedjr, I thought I offered some help seeing OP was going the BH route, yet it seems to be ignored so he can argue with those who are not being hepfull..............
I've actually been contacted in game by a number of the veterans that have posted here stating that they are enjoying their SWG come back, most just wanted to ask additional questions about gameplay.
Don't make posts on discussion forums if you don't want to discuss the topic.
Kinda agree with you on this Smedjr, I thought I offered some help seeing OP was going the BH route, yet it seems to be ignored so he can argue with those who are not being hepfull..............
i didnt ignore you, ffs
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I tried this game around 2004, and to be honest.. it whas the most boring mmo i have ever tried, and sence i hate star wars in general, it didnt make anything better..
But now i tried the game again not to long ago, and i acturly liked the game now.
Yeah i know i havent played this game for years like you have, therfore the NGE bullshit you come up with dosnt effect me..
Maby the game would do better if you so called "hardcore fans" started to be objective about games, and start judging it for what it is and not comparing it to what you wish it whas?
Welcome back to SWG Toxxer, glad you are enjoying it.
There will always be people that are angry at what has happened to SWG in the past years, it was the most dramatic and disruptive change to any MMORPG that I can remember and players still have every right to bear a grudge against SoE for what happened.
The last thing the disgruntled veterans want is for the game to do better either, just enjoy yourself in SWG and let me know if you need any help!
Welcome back to SWG Toxxer, glad you are enjoying it.
There will always be people that are angry at what has happened to SWG in the past years, it was the most dramatic and disruptive change to any MMORPG that I can remember and players still have every right to bear a grudge against SoE for what happened.
The last thing the disgruntled veterans want is for the game to do better either, just enjoy yourself in SWG and let me know if you need any help!
Oh yeah, blame the "disgruntled vets" for the empty servers poor gameplay.
I am sure we vets are responsible for all the bugs and lag. I am sure we are responsible for the fact that SWG is neither advertised nor for sale in any software outlet. Vets are surely responsible for the fact that SOE makes major changes to the game every 6-12 months and makes people quit each time. I am sure the vets are responsible for the fact that new items are only going into the game through the RMTScam TCG game because $15/mo is not enough for SOE anymore.
Yeah, blame the vets for all that and for the 20 now empty servers....
Welcome back to SWG Toxxer, glad you are enjoying it.
There will always be people that are angry at what has happened to SWG in the past years, it was the most dramatic and disruptive change to any MMORPG that I can remember and players still have every right to bear a grudge against SoE for what happened.
The last thing the disgruntled veterans want is for the game to do better either, just enjoy yourself in SWG and let me know if you need any help!
Oh yeah, blame the "disgruntled vets" for the empty servers poor gameplay.
I am sure we vets are responsible for all the bugs and lag. I am sure we are responsible for the fact that SWG is neither advertised nor for sale in any software outlet. Vets are surely responsible for the fact that SOE makes major changes to the game every 6-12 months and makes people quit each time. I am sure the vets are responsible for the fact that new items are only going into the game through the RMTScam TCG game because $15/mo is not enough for SOE anymore.
Yeah, blame the vets for all that and for the 20 now empty servers....
Burnvet, You are the only one putting blame on VETS as the post you reply to did NOT.
Oh and newsflash 2 years ago, Lucas arts anounced they will not be producing any boxes of the game (SWG) and it will be digital download only from then on.
You have a link to the press release? Yeah I didn't think so.
I love how, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary, you guys blame LA for all of SWG's problems.
SOE screwed SWG up and LucasArts' only crime was allowing them to do it.
Objectively the game, as it is today, fails to be entertaining. That's why before the NGE there were over 250,000 people playing it and today there is less than 10,000 and they are merging servers. The game is in bad shape, not because of the vets, but because it's a bad game now.
If the NGE was good you'd still be able to find boxes on shelves, they wouldn't be merging servers and the SOE Defense Force wouldn't be so paranoid about what gets posted on sites like this.
You have a link to the press release? Yeah I didn't think so.
I love how, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary, you guys blame LA for all of SWG's problems.
SOE screwed SWG up and LucasArts' only crime was allowing them to do it.
here is your proof
JT: The game is only available as a digital download
announced in november 2005 shortly after the nge launch
pc.gamespy.com/pc/star-wars-galaxies-2005/667893p1.html
You have a link to the press release? Yeah I didn't think so.
I love how, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary, you guys blame LA for all of SWG's problems.
SOE screwed SWG up and LucasArts' only crime was allowing them to do it.
here is your proof
JT: The game is only available as a digital download
announced in november 2005 shortly after the nge launch
pc.gamespy.com/pc/star-wars-galaxies-2005/667893p1.html
Unfortunately that link doesn't say anything about LA making the decision. This is just one of those times you're going to have to admit you're wrong.
You have a link to the press release? Yeah I didn't think so.
I love how, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary, you guys blame LA for all of SWG's problems.
SOE screwed SWG up and LucasArts' only crime was allowing them to do it.
here is your proof
JT: The game is only available as a digital download
announced in november 2005 shortly after the nge launch
pc.gamespy.com/pc/star-wars-galaxies-2005/667893p1.html
Unfortunately that link doesn't say anything about LA making the decision. This is just one of those times you're going to have to admit you're wrong.
Well considering that the interview was with "Julio Torres, Galaxies' Producer at LucasArts" and he stated that the game is only available by digital download AND the fact that no part of the game and how it is presented can happen without the express consent of LucasArts" I think the point is made and you are wrong.
Will you admit it?
You have a link to the press release? Yeah I didn't think so.
I love how, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary, you guys blame LA for all of SWG's problems.
SOE screwed SWG up and LucasArts' only crime was allowing them to do it.
here is your proof
JT: The game is only available as a digital download
announced in november 2005 shortly after the nge launch
pc.gamespy.com/pc/star-wars-galaxies-2005/667893p1.html
Unfortunately that link doesn't say anything about LA making the decision. This is just one of those times you're going to have to admit you're wrong.
Well considering that the interview was with "Julio Torres, Galaxies' Producer at LucasArts" and he stated that the game is only available by digital download AND the fact that no part of the game and how it is presented can happen without the express consent of LucasArts" I think the point is made and you are wrong.
Will you admit it?
Well SOE did the NGE and then had Julio Torres announce it on the SOE forums so there is no reason to think the decision to stop shipping boxes to stores was handled any differently
I'm new around here...why are the current players so bitter about everything?
I am not bitter at all, what I do dislike is mis-information being treated as fact on these forums. If anyone thinks for a second that ANYTHING SOE does to SWG does not have to have the full approval of LEC you have to be kidding me.
Oh the irony...
Hello i am a Mc Vet i enjoyed my hamburgers at McD's so much until 3 years ago they changed it, omg but not the picture . this is not what i ordered.. i could not believe it.. i tried to get my money back but nooo.. i heard some did.. now 3years later i am still telling my tale .. to not allow other to eat the lie the is Mc smed. i know you say i could move on or eat at another burger joint BUT NO.. I am THE McVET and i will be heard i will not move on , i will keep this up until they close them all down . Fast foreward 10 years.. Yes i am still here i live in my moms basement cause i have no time for school or work i saw another person go into that place and then tell other he liked it AHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!
come on Vets i am a vet too , but dang this is getting silly..in a few years when they do close down SWG do you really think it was you ? really? MMO going 5 years is dang good . you did nothing most try it for them selfs and play or not.. you just sound like well read up top again ...