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Gaming Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) & Battlefront 2 (2017) [Mod Approved]

Discussion in 'Community' started by IG_2000, Jun 10, 2013.

  1. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    You know what I was wondering? Does DICE ever broadcast these special Battlefront events on PSN? Every so often I'll get an alert from Blizzard for an Overwatch tournament, or even a free weekend (even though I own the game); but I don't remember ever getting something like that for Battlefront. Do they just assume that everyone will be logging into the website for updates?
     
  2. DarkRula

    DarkRula Jedi Master star 3

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    While I don't know about PSN, the Activity Feed of the Xbox game page is empty of any news. Seems to be an EA thing in general, since The Sims 4 page only has three things in it and most others barely have anything in them either.
     
  3. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I get the PSN alerts for Madden and FIFA events, and also for Injustice. I've never seen anything for EABF.
     
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  4. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    Yeah, that's what I mean. I don't even pay attention to the tournament alerts I get for my fighting games and Overwatch; but you'd think everyone would be interested in events where you can earn free loot or bonus XP/credits.
     
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  5. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Ben Walke has announced that DICE will release the Community Transmission on Dooku this Tuesday, and he drops on Wednesday, with an update.

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    BF Reddit also included this note about Anakin:
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  6. DarkRula

    DarkRula Jedi Master star 3

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    So a quick, hard striker who'll probably go down easy. Should be interesting to see how that plays out.
    I'll jump in on arcade to check out Dooku when he's released.
     
  7. thejeditraitor

    thejeditraitor Chosen One star 6

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    This is me playing some SW Battlefront 2: Starfighter Assault so you can see how bad i am.

     
  8. DarkRula

    DarkRula Jedi Master star 3

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    That was one of the most boring experiences in Galactic Assault ever.

    After an action packed round on Kashyyyk in which my side were able to hold off the droids in one of the Turbo Tanks, it was then time for us to be the droids. Aside from the beginning of the match, I could not see a single clone around. And neither could anyone else. I looked at the leaderboard - just two people on the Republic's side. Against ten on the CIS. After that literal walk in the park, I quit out and went back to arcade.
     
  9. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Dooku CT: https://battlefront-forums.ea.com/discussion/128200/community-transmission-darth-tyranus-update/p1

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    INCOMING TRANSMISSION

    We’re kicking off 2019 with the arrival of Count Dooku and some changes to Geonosis. We’ll be making Geonosis available in a selection of other game modes, including Arcade. The update is scheduled to release on January 23rd.

    As a certain Sith Lord once said, “I’ve been looking forward to this”.

    COUNT DOOKU

    "In this war, a step ahead of us Dooku always seems." Yoda

    A master duelist, Count Dooku excels at close combat with a lightsaber and can deflect lightsabers easier than other lightsaber heroes.

    While his skills with a lightsaber are to be feared, opponents will also be wise to avoid his Lightning Stun ability, where he can quickly unleash a blast of lightning. Opponents caught in the blast radius will be thrown to the ground.

    Calculating and confident, you should approach Count Dooku with caution. Count Dooku will be available to unlock via credits only, costing 35,000.

    ABILITIES

    LIGHTNING STUN

    Dooku unleashes a very quick lightning stun that throws all nearby opponents to the ground. The damage is reduced for each extra target, up to a maximum of 5 targets.

    EXPOSE WEAKNESS

    This ability targets a single opponent and causes them to become affected by a number of detrimental effects. Anyone targeted by Expose Weakness will have their movement slowed down, will receive increased damage from all attacks, and they will become highlighted for Dooku throughout the duration of the ability. Should the target be defeated by one of Dooku’s attacks while Expose Weakness is active, the cooldown is instantly refreshed.

    DUELIST

    This ability begins by Dooku raising his lightsaber up to his face and then down to his side, readying himself for combat. Once activated, Duelist will improve his lightsaber attack speed and damage for a short time. While active, Dooku will change his attack sequence, now duelling with one hand behind his back.

    DODGE

    His dodge is also on a shorter cooldown than others and with more charges available, making him a formidable foe for anyone that goes up against him in close quarters combat.

    STAR CARDS

    Name: Sith Control
    Affects: Health
    Description: Count Dooku has increased maximum health regeneration

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    Name: Rising Power
    Affects: Health
    Description: Whenever Count Dooku defeats an enemy trooper he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.
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    Name: Finesse
    Affects: Lightsaber
    Description: Count Dooku drains less stamina when blocking and attacking with his lightsaber.
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    Name: Blind Spot
    Affects: Lightning Stun
    Description: Lightning Stun has a larger area of effect.
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    Name: Last Seconds
    Affects: Lightning Stun
    Description: Lightning Stun has a faster recharge rate, but its range is reduced by one meter.
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    Name: Superiority
    Affects: Expose Weakness
    Description: Expose Weakness is active on the enemy target for a longer time.
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    Name: Dominance
    Affects: Expose Weakness
    Description: Count Dooku's enemy target takes more damage while Expose Weakness is active.
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    Name: Masterful Duelist
    Affects: Duelist
    Description: Count Dooku deals even more damage while Duelist is active.
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    Name: Balanced Duelist
    Affects: Duelist
    Description: Reduces the recharge time of Duelist.

    APPEARANCES

    SITH LORD

    The Default Appearance for Count Dooku comes in the form of his Sith Lord outfit, complete with brown cape.

    ____ ___ __ _____ ____ _

    COUNT DOOKU: VICTORY POSES

    • I am superior
    • You should reconsider
    • Unimpressed
    • Not worth the effort
    ____ ___ __ _____ ____ _

    COUNT DOOKU: EMOTES

    • Foolish: “Brave but foolish”
    • Looking forward: “I’ve been looking forward to this”
    • Powerful: “I’m become more powerful than any Jedi”
    • Control: “The Sith control everything”
    ____ ___ __ _____ ____ _

    COUNT DOOKU: MILESTONES

    Title: Too Easy
    Description: Defeat 30 Enemies with the Duelist lightsaber strikes.
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    Title: So Weak
    Description: Weaken 30 enemies with the Expose Weakness ability.
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    Title: Stay Down
    Description: Hit 30 Enemies with the Lightning Stun ability.

    ____ ___ __ _____ ____ _

    COUNT DOOKU: VOICE LINES

    • “Count Dooku of Serenno, at your service.”
    • “It is obvious that this contest cannot be decided by our knowledge of the Force... but by our skills with a lightsaber.”
    • “Hope is something we cannot allow our enemy to possess.”
    • “I did not bring you here to flit about like some Toydarian.”
    • “I would have thought you had learned your lesson.”
    • “Tell me what you want and I will show you how the dark side can help you achieve it.”
    • “Ignorance of the Force will not save you from it.”
    ____ ___ __ _____ ____ _

    GEONOSIS COMING TO ADDITIONAL GAME MODES

    The reception to Geonosis when it launched in November last year was very positive, but one question remained: “When will it be coming to other game modes?”

    The answer to that question is simple: “In just a few days’ time”.

    Geonosis will be coming to Heroes vs Villains and Blast where you’ll be able to experience the Geonosian canyons on a smaller scale. The planet will also be available within Custom Arcade, making it the perfect opportunity to get some practice before jumping into Galactic Assault.
    ____ ___ __ _____ ____ _

    DARTH TYRANUS UPDATE RELEASE NOTES

    NEW CONTENT

    FEATURES

    • Count Dooku is now playable and unlocked via Credits. Count Dooku comes with three abilities: Lightning Stun, Expose Weakness, and Duelist.
    • Geonosis is now available on Blast, Heroes Vs Villains and Custom Arcade.
    HERO AND CLASSES CHANGES

    • Fixed several issues with abilities not always registering due to map geometry factors. Force heroes whose abilities' reliability should be improved include Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Luke Skywalker, Rey, Yoda, Kylo Ren. Iden Versio's "Stun Droid" as well as Emperor Palpatine's "Electrocute" have also been improved.
    • Fixed issues where the audio for several character's dialogues was reversed or missing.
    • Fixed an issue where Iden Versio's "Friend in Battle" Star Card and Boba Fett's "Bounty Claimed" Star Card would show the wrong icon.
    • Fixed issues that would occasionally lead to lightsaber blocking not being able to deflect attacks from enemies.
    OBI-WAN KENOBI

    • Fixed an issue where Emperor Palpatine's "Chain Lightning" could damage Obi-wan, even when blocked.
    • Fixed a visual clipping issue with Obi-Wan Kenobi's fingers in the "Fighting Stance" Victory Pose, while the General Kenobi appearance was activated.
    • Fixed an issue where Obi-Wan's "Your Move" emote would play out-of-sync, when playing in a language other than English.
    DARTH MAUL

    • Fixed an issue where Darth Maul's "Choke" ability would occasionally throw opponents in the opposite direction.
    LEIA ORGANA

    • Fixed an issue where Leia's "Laser Brain" Epic Star Card would occasionally cause the alternative fire damage of Leia to vary when equipped. Alternative fire damage when "Laser Brain" is equipped is now consistently 190.
    CAPTAIN PHASMA

    • Fixed an issue where Captain Phasma would not always take reduced damage when using the "Survivor" ability, while the "Not Hard Enough" Star Card was equipped.
    • Fixed an issue where the "First Order Sentry Droid" ability was not always firing at targets that were too close.
    GENERAL GRIEVOUS

    • Fixed an issue where General Grievous could occasionally use the "Thrust Surge" ability on a Speeder without animation or ability cooldown.
    BOBA FETT

    • Fixed an issue where Boba Fett's "For The Hunt" in-game UI was being triggered in the last spot where he activated it, rather than his actual location.
    CHEWBACCA

    • Fixed an issue where Chewbacca would occasionally be able to use the Slam ability twice, when pressing the ability button at the end of the ability animation.
    HAN SOLO

    • Fixed an issue where Han Solo would occasionally be able to use the Shoulder Charge ability twice, when pressing the ability button at the end of the ability animation.
    DARTH VADER

    • Fixed an issue where Darth Vader was able to jump twice if the "Focused Rage" ability was used mid-air.
    • Fixed an issue where Darth Vader was unable to move players while using "Force Choke".
    KYLO REN

    • Fixed several issues that affected the gameplay of Kylo Ren's "Frenzy" ability. It is now finding targets better and successfully doing multiple hits if only one target is available. If there are several targets, Kylo Ren will jump between them. A targeting system has now also been added for the ability.
    • As a result to above changes, the "Bloodlust" Star Card has now been changed so that Kylo Ren deals additional damage per strike, instead of increasing the amount of strikes. The possible total amount of damage that can be inflicted on a target is now 360 points.
    SPECIALIST

    • Fixed an issue where the Specialist would cause too much melee damage when attacking from the back, with the "Stealth" Star Card equipped on Epic. Melee damage from the back should deal 150 points.
    ASSAULT

    • Fixed a visual issue where smoke after the Acid Launcher ability was used would occasionally not show.
    GAME MODE AND MAP CHANGES

    BLAST

    • Fixed an issue with the Squad Spawn default camera that prevented Naboo from being added to the Blast rotation.
    EXTRACTION

    • Adjusted exterior lighting in Jabba's Palace, in order to improve gameplay during the final phase.
    GEONOSIS (GALACTIC ASSAULT)

    • Fixed issues where players could get stuck on certain rock formations.
    • Fixed an issue where the Objective UI was misleadingly decreasing under certain circumstances in Phase 3 on Geonosis.
    • Fixed an issue where scoring events would not register while capturing the objective in Phase 3.
    • Overall VFX polish pass on Geonosis (Visual updates on toxic waterfall, Spider Droid explosions, size of backdrop AT-TE footprint effects, background lasers caused by Spider Droids).
    THEED (GALACTIC ASSAULT)

    • Fixed an issue where the MTT would consistently display as "Out of Range" on HUD.
    CRAIT

    • Fixed an issue where flickering black screens would be occasionally encountered on Crait when the graphics quality on PC was set to low.
    KESSEL - KAMINO - TAKODANA

    • Fixed several map geometry and collision issues that would occasionally allow players to stay in Out Of Bounds areas.
    VEHICLE CHANGES

    • Fixed an issue where the pilots of the AT-TE and AAT vehicles would receive personal damage from certain hero abilities. Vehicles now take proper hull damage when hit by these abilities.
    AAT

    • Fixed an issue where users would occasionally spawn on top of each other when spawning with two AATs at the same time.
    AT-TE

    • Fixed an issue with collisions occasionally occurring within the wreckage of the AT-TE when it is destroyed.
    LANDO AND L3-37 MILLENIUM FALCON

    • Fixed an issue where health regeneration delay was not being properly reduced by equipping the "Repair Systems" Star Card on "Lando And L3-37 Millennium Falcon".
    GENERAL CHANGES/MISC

    • Fixed an issue where cancelling or failing matchmaking while on the Frontend Menu, would occasionally cause certain UI options to become unresponsive until the player changed screens.
    • Fixed issues that would occasionally lead to "No Data Available" messages to display at the End-Of-Round screen, when a player has played several Arcade matches prior to joining.
    • Fixed an issue where the Frontend menu text would not be displayed correctly when booting the title with the console location set to certain regions.
    • Made additional polish fixes to the layout of the Custom Arcade menu and the accompanying map planet textures.
    • Fixed an issue that would cause an error message to display on the Timed Challenges screen under the Career menu.
    • Fixed an issue where lightsaber audio would be occasionally missing when transitioning out of an Emote that turns the lightsaber off.
    • Fixed an issue in which the Crates submenu would occasionally remain on the screen as an overlay without any functionality.
    • Fixed a lighting issue that would cause the faces of certain characters to appear overly shadowed during Emotes.
    KNOWN ISSUES

    • An issue has occurred with Obi-Wan and Rey not always being able to block attacks from Darth Vader or from Count Dooku, when his Duelist ability is active. The issue is being investigated and expected to be fixed at a later update.
     
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  10. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    Nice to see they'll revamp Iden's Stun droid. I've certainly noticed it hasn't been working as well as it should've.
     
  11. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Just one other note, the "Dark Ritual" skin for Dooku from TCW will be coming at a later date. I don't know if that was originally planned for launch, but I imagine they're following the pattern they did with the exceptional General Kenobi skin.

    There's also a lot of outcry for a picture/screenshot of Dooku, which has yet to be released. Most of the people who respond to Ben Walke on Twitter are the scummiest of trolls and/or entitled children, but I do understand this question being out there. Imagine we'll see something soon today, possibly alongside Anakin for February.
     
  12. ConservativeJedi321

    ConservativeJedi321 Force Ghost star 6

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    I am ready for DOOKU!:D
     
  13. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    More, with better angles of his saber:

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    Looks great.
     
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  14. vw_jedi

    vw_jedi Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    His saber looks like a small LED flashlight in that pic. Can't see any of it's distinctive curvature.

    That said the spoiler images are much better.
     
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  15. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    I forgot, who's doing his voice? Is it safe to assume the same guy who did it in TCM?
     
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  16. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Yeah, Corey Burton. Also voiced Cad Bane, and voiced Hugo Strange from Arkham City, if you're familiar.

    Here's a shot with better lighting, that really shows off how impressive the model is:

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    Gameplay looks really good, too - nailed his unique movement and style.
     
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  17. thejeditraitor

    thejeditraitor Chosen One star 6

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    NEW SW BF2 Count Dooku and Geonosis Arcade!

     
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  18. DarkRula

    DarkRula Jedi Master star 3

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    Dooku feels good to use, and I'm happy to see Geonosis in arcade - which I think makes the first mostly open map in arcade [though I might not be remembering right].
     
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  19. ConservativeJedi321

    ConservativeJedi321 Force Ghost star 6

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    I only got him once. No matter how good I do there's always one guy who gets him before me, then hogs him the whole match.
    It's so annoying, and weird cause I keep getting awful teams.
     
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  20. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I was on a team of 7 tonight in GA on Jakku, it was awful. Played some Dooku in Arcade, he seems very strong. Plays great.

    Here's the Dooku Community Update, with a nice dialogue bit at the end:

     
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  21. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    You mean in GA? They don't wait until the roster of players fills up to capacity?
     
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  22. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    13 players on my team left during the game - it showed 20 vs 7 on the scoreboard after we got wiped out.
     
  23. vw_jedi

    vw_jedi Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Logged in for the first time since the original Geonosis update. Dooku looks and sounds great. Unfortunately graphics and sound are still the only the high points. Matchmaking and the ensuing delays between rounds just suck the fun right out of the game. Call me when DICE figures out what FUN means. Because they still don't get it if they think all the delays and waiting inspires players to not quit between rounds in an attempt to circumvent their stupid systems.
     
  24. ConservativeJedi321

    ConservativeJedi321 Force Ghost star 6

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    A couple fun new voice lines I noticed while playing yesterday.
    The first one is pretty funny.
    Obi-wan: "Now Dooku, you know my position on traps"
    The second is kind of sad.
    Obi-Wan: "Well your apprentice betrayed you so I guess I'm still in the lead." (Paraphrase)
     
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  25. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    I wonder if that's a hint of potential new characters for the game. I know someone decoded the voice lines for Dooku and found references to Ahsoka; which gave rumors that she'll eventually be added. It'd be cool if Ventress gets in as well.