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Star Wars Galaxies Fanfest Addresses Wookie Mohawk Quandary

Posted by simoniker on from the thank-god dept.

Thanks to IGN Vault for its multi-part report on the Star Wars Galaxies Fan Fest, held in Anaheim, California, on the 4th and 5th of June. There's also a summary of a developer's panel, in which the important question "When will Wookiees get Mohawks?" is addressed - apparently: "While the response was not overwhelming, more than a few attendees thought it would be a good idea." Regarding new in-game locations for Lucasart/SOE's MMO title, it's noted that the devs "all want [Coruscant to be added as a location to the game] very much. It's on the list, just as is Hoth and Bespin." There's also a Fan Fest photo gallery up on SWG Warcry, and there's currently a free 14-day trial of the game via FilePlanet.

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  1. The real question by linzeal · · Score: 3, Informative
    As an expatriate from the sinking EA MMORPG Earth and Beyond who played it primarily for the spaceship piloting (even it was all point and click) I wonder when the same functionality will not only be present in Star Wars Galaxies but will have the same polish, variety, and depth of their Tie-Fighter and X-Wing games, if ever. The current landscape in SWG even though present over many planets has lagged a little bit in terms of 'feature want and developer do' it will hopefully be a better go around this time, but I'm not holding my breath.

    I've done as much research as possible with the scant reviews of the Lightspeed expansion which is due out October 15th to the hordes of anxious spaceflight fans who have come together to show what can be done with enough people who know a Y-Bomber from a B-Bomber, and can make both dance around any defense system the empire can throw up at them.

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  2. Re:Why... by Babbster · · Score: 4, Informative

    You'd think so, but ESB established that there's life on the planet. Unless that yeti-type dude lived entirely off snow (or escaped from a Rebellion zoo), there have to be other plants or animals native to Hoth.

  3. Re:Why... by gamgee5273 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Wampas and tauntauns, at least, are on Hoth. Remember, the one officer tells Vader that there are numerous uncharted settlements in that area of the galaxy... don't assume everyone wants to have their character live in a city.