Star Wars: The Old Republic is testing a 'combat style' revamp

Within the build-up to the tenth anniversary of Star Wars: The Old Republic and the discharge of the Legacy of the Sith expansion, one of many add-on's components is being trialed on the general public check server. In addition to a brand new storyline, Legacy of the Sith is including fight kinds, which is able to let gamers select the skills of various courses. 

Beforehand, you possibly can select from considered one of two superior courses at degree 10—an Imperial agent may choose from sniper or operative, for example. Within the new system, characters can have a fight model from degree one, chosen from a a lot wider selection. That Imperial agent wouldn't have the ability to select a Power-based fight model, however would have the ability to select any of the tech-based blaster kinds: vanguard, commando, powertech, mercenary, scoundrel, or gunslinger, in addition to sniper and operative. Power wielders' decisions might be restricted by their faction, however they will finally unlock the opposing number of powers with sufficient Mild or Darkish Facet factors.

The Previous Republic's public check server is at the moment trialing the powertech, mercenary, juggernaut, and marauder fight kinds. They've been rejigged as properly. “To make these courses really feel much less encumbered and customization extra concise,” says the blog post, “we’re working to cut back the amount of talents however guaranteeing that these courses stay distinct and distinctive.”

Extra updates might be coming to the general public check server within the weeks forward. In the meantime, Fraser Brown needs a full-blown sequel, declaring I don't want Knights of the Old Republic 3, I want Star Wars: The Old Republic 2.