A new patch has been announced for Star Wars: The Old Republic, set to be released in April. One feature is expected to provide unique guild symbols, and players are already anticipating that this system will be abused.
What does Patch 5.10.2 include? The new update in April is expected to be titled “Heralds of Victory” and will primarily bring quality of life changes.
These include, in addition to the new guild symbols, a redesign of the preview windows. There, the following will be:
- characters on the transport vehicles
- emotes, moods, and recovery abilities
- and visual effects
more effectively represented. However, no mention of new content is made in the official announcement.
Space Swastikas and Vienna Sausages
The new guild feature is met with interest and skepticism on Reddit. While many players are curious about how much freedom will be given, others expect nonsense in the design.
What can be designed? In the preview image for the new guild feature, we can already see that there are symbols and details available for selection.
These can then be designed as precisely as possible in colors.
Can you abuse the symbols? Even though some aspects of the guild symbols are already predetermined, many players on Reddit suspect that the system can be exploited to create racist or otherwise offensive images.
User Medullah clearly states that one should never underestimate the creativity of players.
No free drawing allowed: According to Reddit user swtorista, a feature for free drawing was even discussed in a livestream of The Old Republic.
That this feature did not make it into the game is understandable to anyone, given the experiences with the internet.
Players Demand Content Instead of Improvements
In the official forum, however, the atmosphere is currently tense compared to Reddit. Players there are vehemently demanding new content and are not satisfied with the small improvements.
No story content in sight: The last major patch was released on December 12, 2018. In “Siege of the Jedi“, the war between the Empire and the Republic was once again the focus.
Since then, only a small patch has brought one single boss into the game.
There is no roadmap for 2019, while players are eagerly awaiting new story content. The only hope currently seems to be the Star Wars Celebration in April, which the developers of the game are set to attend.
