Syban Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Looks to be the rumors keep coming. The last thing I want to do is contribute to an unfounded rumour but this particular rumour has been floating around for some time now. It appears to be popping up over and over in various places time and time again. Scott submitted an article today from Miss-Match Gaming Network: I know that this is forbidden from the higher-ups, but we like to let our minds run wild here. I have heard it from the grapevine and have discussed this with a good friend of mine who has also heard the same. Apparently Lucasarts is displeased with the way that SOE (Sony Online Entertainment) has handled Star Wars' MMORPG Galaxies. Now the day after the JTL expansion goes live, they plan to announce the second expansion pack and the divorce between SOE and Lucasarts. They will then give update us on the changes that will be made when Lucasarts takes the controls. Speculation has gone on that they are looking towards a SWG with no players being Jedi. It is said that Lucas is displeased with the game but excited about it's potential. As a Star Wars fan and a gamer, I think (if this is true) that this will be a turn for the better. Whatever Lucasarts does with it flying solo, it is sure to do Star Wars justice. Stay tuned and we will keep you informed. An almost identical rumour can be found on Joystiq: Rumor has it, LucasArts is not happy with the way that Sony has handled Star Wars Galaxies. Sources speculate that once the expansion, Jump to Lightspeed, is launched, Lucas will announce a second expansion pack along with its divorce from Sony. This will be followed by future announcements concerning the changes that will be made once Lucas is commanding the reins. These changes may include the removal of (playable) Jedi in Galaxies. LucasArts would probably have been better off keeping Star Wars in-house in the first place. Lesson learned. Again, these are only rumours for now. I suppose we'll find out in a couple of weeks. Interesting reads... looks like all that work for Jedi will be for naught... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelnica Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 If LucasArts can make the game more fun and "Star Warsy" then I'm all for it. Otherwise it's back to being a Cantina Fly... at least till November 8th or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hmmm......... On Lucas being displeased..........I would believe that. Why? He went on record MANY times in the years during production of SWG that he did not wish the galaxy to be filled with Jedi....and If I remember correctly (getting old and new circuits have to be installed) he wanted perma death for Jedi to even additionally decrease the galactic population of such leveled characters. Me....well I am pro Sith anyhow hehehe there are only 2 of those at anytime anyhow hehehe. Alot of apprentices aye but only 2 Sith....and I do think the Emperor and Vader have those slots safely filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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