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FanFaire '07 - An Inside Look at Star Wars Galaxies - Part Two

Posted August 17th, 2007 by Aelryn

These are the droids you are looking for.

Although FanFaire '07 may be over, the information gleaned from the panels continues to slowly trickle its way onto the Internet. For the article's author, Chris Higgins, the SOE FanFaire '07 was just another opportunity to delve into the Star Wars universe and gather more knowledge concerning Star Wars Galaxies. He attended almost all of the SWG panels, missing only one, and continues his dialogue concerning the various panels right where he left off (you can read the first portion of the panel discussion by clicking here). Enjoy this Ten Ton Hammer article!

Another important issue on the docket was lag while in PvP areas or large groups. One of the immediate actions being taken against lag is a particle effect slider bar that will allow players to reduce the amount of particle effects, which should make it down to players by Chapter 7. Other than that, the SWG dev team is still looking into the root cause of why there is lag when large groups gather.

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Star Wars Galaxies Details

    Windows
  • Developer: Sony Online Entertainment
  • Genre: Sci-Fi
  • Status: Published
  • Official Website
  • Official Forums
  • Retail Price: $19.99
  • Monthly Fee: $14.99
  • Release Date: June 26, 2003
  • ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

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