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re: Fan Friday Update 1/14/2011
by Hammer Six on Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:18 pm
Guild,
We got a less than FAIL Fan Friday Update. These updates are usually lack luster or meh at best. However, I think that this one was actually pretty good. We got another studio insider, which detailed the development process for the Imperial Agent Ship. To accomplish this task, the right people were brought in for the job. Ryan Denning is a pro concept artist: http://www.deningart.com/index.html and Chris Reeves is a pro environmental artists: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/chris-reeves/3/931/a81
They drew their inspiration from the SR-71 Black Bird and the classic British spy themes from the 60's to come up with the look and feel. Additionally, they reviewed the original KOTOR games as well as got a lot of requirements from the writing staff to understand the things and spaces needed for the classes involved. Check out the full story here: http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20110114
Sr. Producer Blaine Christine (a great guy by the way) answered a few community questions. Many seem to have been answered previously via different mediums (for the more rabid fans). I think the only reveal was actually more of a clarification. We learned last year that exploration and activity will open up opportunities that may present "hidden" loots, companions, or quests. In the Q&A, Blaine reveals that these won't actually be needles in hay stacks or impossible to find type things. This fact is both good and bad; great for those seeking it and bad for those trying to be the only ones to accomplish X.
Crypticgrrl hooked us up with some really nice art as well: http://swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=242877
Her stuff is original and tastefull, and not over the top as many tend to be. Her work seems to be more professional and intent driven. There's plenty of other good stuff as well.
Updates:
1. I hope you all appreciate the new background created by Darth Zergling, our fellow guild mate
2. The TOR Syndicate Podcast has been posted to iTunes and the http://TORsyndicate.com website. This is the first cast of the year, so please check it out and rate it accordingly on iTunes if you get the chance.
Last edited by Hammer Six on Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:21 pm; edited 2 times in total
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re: Fan Friday Update 1/14/2011
by Vrock_Swtor on Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:20 pm
I look forward to the podcast thanks!
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Ren_AhernChancellor
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re: Fan Friday Update 1/14/2011
by Ren_Ahern on Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:25 pm
I'll go check out the podcast as well.
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