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STAR WARS GALAXIES: AN EMPIRE DIVIDED
faq written by blue_moogle
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/ | \
| OBJECT | DETAILS |
|-------------------|--------------------|
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| FAQ version | 2.00 |
| FAQ Type | GENERAL FAQ |
| FAQ Date | 10/10/2005 |
| Game Platform | PC |
| Game Genre | MMORPG |
| Game Developer | SOE |
| Game Publisher | LucasArts |
| Language | English |
| Monthly Cost | $14.99 US |
| | |
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--==[ IMPORTANT NEWS ]==--
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With the release of STAR WARS GALAXIES: THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE,
I have decided to start another FAQ. To keep both FAQS valid
and useful, I'll split the information between the two. This
FAQ covers general information, designed for new players. If
you are new to the game and want to quickly catch up to speed,
this is for you.
This FAQ will answer questions often asked during the first few
weeks. Many of these can be answered by playing the tutorial
and beginner quests, but if you forgot some of that information,
or have yet to buy the game, then this is the FAQ for you.
However, if you're a veteran player looking for answers on expert
gameplay, like space combat, the new combat upgrade, the new
Galactic civil war, Rage of the Wookiees additions, or even
the secrets of Jedi, check out my VETERAN PLAYERS FAQ in the
SWG: Total Experience section of GameFAQS.
If you have any questions, please contact at me using:
AOL Instant Messanger:
Omniscient Van
E-mail:
bluemoogle@gmail.com
(10/10/05) VERSION 2.00 UPDATE!
I've just finished updating the FAQ to my latest style. Fixed a few
sections as well with content. Also, the Total Experience FAQ is finally
updated so be sure to check that out!
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--==[ TABLE OF CONTENTS ]==--
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1. Legal/Disclaimer
2. Requirements FAQ
- Will my PC run SWG...? (has minimum and recommended specs, too)
- I meet the requirements, but I get "x" error!
- Game Errors and solutions to them
3. Interface FAQ
- What's the deal with the different color names?
- What's that dot next to the enemy's name for?
- What is that little blue number next to an enemy's name?
- How do I find my FPS/lag?
- How do I change the interface?
- Is there a way to have more hotkeys?
- It's really dark at night... can I buy a flashlight?
- is there an easier way to track my EXP?
- How do I hide the interface?
- Is there a way to see my name above my character?
4. Basic Combat FAQ
- What's the deal with 3 health bars?
- Is armor worth it?
- I can't equip a weapon!
- I'm weak, where should I attack enemies?
- I'm strong, where should I attack enemies?
- What is slicing and why is it so important?
- What's the point of cloning or insuring items?
* more advanced combat tips can be found in the new veteran's FAQ over
at the TOTAL EXPERIENCE section of gamefaqs. This included information
on the all new combat upgrade!
5. Creatures FAQ
- How many pets can I have?
- What pets can a non-creature handler use?
- Are droids worth the money?
- How about faction pets? Should I spend my FP on them?
- Are pets worth it if you're a melee fighter?
6. Crafting FAQ
- I got a critical failure... what is that?
- How do I make things?
- I have the right skills to make "x" item, but it doesn't show up on
my crafting list! What do I do?
- Should I stick to surveying or buy a harvester?
- What's the point of experimenting?
- What's the point of "x" resource?
7. Interaction FAQ
- I'm trying to heal my buddy, but it says it isn't wise to do that...
why is it saying that?
- Trading questions and trading errors
- How can I privately message someone without using e-mail?
- How can I trade waypoints?
- I'm trying to delete my waypoints, but they aren't going away! Help!
- No one can understand me! Help!
8. Misc FAQ
- I'm a wookiee... I can't equip armor... what's the deal?
- How do I contact you?
- Can I use this FAQ on my website?
- My Healthbars are all black, what do I do?
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--==[ LEGAL DISCLAIMER ]==--
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Alright, this is my FAQ. It's copyrighted by me under the international
copyright agreement. Anyways, here's the official way of saying it.
Copyright 2003 bluemoogle
All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
respective trademark and copyright holders.
I only give GameFaqs permission to use this FAQ. If you see any site using
this FAQ, please e-mail me at bluemoogle@gmail.com
If you disagree with anything and you think something in this FAQ is your
work, e-mail me at bluemoogle@gmail.com and we can try and work an
agreement.
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--==[ REQUIREMENTS FAQ ]==--
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1. Will my PC run SWG...?
A. To determine if your PC is powerful enough to play SWG, simply use
DIRECT X's diagnostic tools. To use them, press start, then run. In
the window, type in "dxdiag". A new window will appear, use this window
to determine what specs your computer has. Look for the following
information and see if you atleast have that.
Now that you know your information, see if your computer fits these
specs:
Video Card memory - 32 mb
Memory (RAM) - 256 mb
System Speed - 900 mhz ( 0.9 ghz )
I recommend you have atleast the following:
Video Card memory - 64 mb
Memory (RAM) - 512 mb
System Speed - 1700 mhz ( 1.7 ghz )
2. I meet the requirements, but I get "x" error!
A. Most likely it's your video card. If you get anything along the lines
of DirectX, try upgrading directx first. Most likely that will solve
the problem. If that doesn't help, you'll have to go out and buy a new
video card. See above on what video card I recommend you buy :)
3. Game Errors and solutions to them
A. You'll have to e-mail on this one. There are SO many errors (and many
are being fixed) that I would have to constantly update my guide with
new errors and such. Instead, just e-mail me at bluemoogle@gmail.com
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--==[ INTERFACE FAQ ]==--
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1. What's the deal with the different color names?
A. You'll encounter numerous colored names in the game. Here's a key
for each of them.
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| COLOR | IT MEANS |
|-------------------|--------------------|
| | |
| WHITE |NPC, not attackable |
| YELLOW | NPC, attackable |
| BLUE | PC, not attackable |
| RED | N/PC aggresive* |
| Pink | Group Leader |
| Green | Group member |
| Purple | PC Faction Ally |
| Violet | NPC Faction Ally |
| | |
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*If a PC (a player) is red, he is on the opposing faction. If it is a
monster, then it's naturally aggresive and will attack you if you get
near. If you duel someone, they also get a red name. Also, anything
you attack will be given a red name, to allow you to quickly see the
new enemy in a swarm of neutrals, for example.
2. What is that little dot next to the enemy's name?
A. This is the difficulty of the enemy. When you are fighting the enemy
alone, this color is determined by your combat skills. When you are in
group, it is determined by all the group members skills. Thus, if you're
in a group of people and you see an enemy with a white dot, don't try
to fight it while your partners are healing! In reality its probably
a yellow or even red/dark red!
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| COLOR | IT MEANS |
|-------------------|--------------------|
| | |
| GREEN | very easy |
| BLUE | easy |
| WHITE | average |
| YELLOW | Hard |
| RED | Very Hard |
| PURPLE | Impossible |
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3. What is that little blue number next to an enemy's name?
A. This is how far away you are from the monster. Every weapon has a
maximum range. Look at your weapons stats to see what it is. Obviously
if you are outside of the range, the blue number will turn into a little
(out of range) sign, telling you to get closer.
4. How do I find my FPS/lag?
A. Press ctrl and o at the same time. A window will pop up. Go to the
misc tab. Check the "show network status" box. A small window will
appear with your FPS and your ping (server lag).
5. How do I change the interface?
A. Again, press ctrl and o at the same time. Go to the interface tab.
At the bottom of the window, you can change your interface into several
different ones.
6. Is there a way to have more hotkeys?
A. Yes! Click and hold on the bottom of the hotkey bar. Drag downwards
and you'll have another set. To use these, hold down shift when you
press the hotkey button.
7. Sometimes it's so dark I can't even see my character!
A. Easy fix! Simply press ctrl and L at the same time and your character
will magically create light! When riding a vehicle, you will create
a very large light allowing you see far into the distance. Riding a
creature mount is the same way. If you're simply walking around, your
light will be smaller, but you can atleast see the ground in front of
you as well as your character!
8. is there an easier way to track my EXP?
A. Yes. Open up the skills tab (ctrl and s) and click the checkbox that
says to show the exp monitor. You can have up to 8 exp monitors at
once.
9. How do I hide the interface?
A. Press ctrl, shift, and H at the same time. Press it again to make the
interface return.
10. Is there a way to see my name above my character?
A. Press ctrl and 1 at the same time. To make it go away, click anywhere
on the screen or target another person/monster/object.
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--==[ COMBAT FAQ ]==--
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1. What's the deal with 3 health bars?
A. In SWG, you have 5 stats. Use the chart below as a key.
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/ COLOR | NAME | DESCRIPTION OF STAT \
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| RED | HEALTH | This is your health. Just like other games, if |
| | | run out of this stuff, something bad will happen.|
| | | Unlike other games, this does not mean death. |
| | | Rather, you are simply knocked out. From here, |
| | | the enemy can deathblow you, which does mean the |
| | | end (death), or it can simply leave you as is. |
| | | If the latter happens, after a short while you |
| | | will get up with 1 health. Let it recharge and |
| | | you are good as new! |
| | | |
| | | |
| GREEN | ACTION | The primary ability stat. Each time you use a |
| | | combat ability, this gets drained. It recharges |
| | | quickly, allowing you to do more abilities. |
| | | |
| | | |
| BLUE | MIND | This is your non-combat ability stat. If you |
| | | heal, craft, or entertain, this is drained a |
| | | slightly. Some combat abilities use this as well|
| | | but that is uncommon. |
| | | |
| | | |
| N/A | WOUNDS | If you are killed and spawn at a cloning center |
| | | you did not clone at, you will suffer wounds. |
| | | These are limitations on your health pool, temp. |
| | | making your maximum health go down by the amount |
| | | of wounds you have. Only a doctor and Jedi can |
| | | heal wounds directly, but wounds will slowly heal|
| | | over time... just VERY slowly. |
| | | |
| | | |
| N/A | B. FATIGUE | Battle fatigue is acquired by simply fighting. |
| | | Each time you are hurt or hurt something else, |
| | | your fatigue goes up. This has no direct affect |
| | | on you. However, it does make buffs last shorter|
| | | and it makes poisons/diseases you have picked up |
| | | do more damage. Also, it decreases the amount of|
| | | health when a medic/doctor heals you. It also |
| | | greatly slows the wound healing process, be it |
| | | natural, through medicine, or through the force. |
| | | To remove fatigue, simply watch an entertainer |
| | | dance or play music. |
| | | |
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2. Is armor worth it?
A. It depends on if you are willing to take the consequences. Armor gives
you obviously a protection barrier against attacks. However, it also
slows your movement, makes it harder to aim, and slows your rate of fire
or attack. As you level up, these hinderances slowly go away, but never
completely. However, a maximum level player will find it more beneficial
to deal with the hinderances and equip the armor, as the hinderances
do not outweigh the reward. But, a newer player might have far more
difficulty using armor effectively.
3. I can't equip this one weapon!
A. All weapons have a level requirement. If you are not the right combat
level, you can't use the weapon. Also, some weapons require training
in a specific skill. For example, to use a flame thrower, you must train
in the Commando Skill "Incediary weapons: The Flame Thrower."
4. I'm weak, where should I attack enemies?
A. My recommendation is to grind outside of a tatooine city. Mos Entha
and Mos Espa are deserted by veteran players since there is nothing good
for strong people. This is great though, as newbies will be right at
home. There are plenty of crafting stations and trainers, and at
every exit there are swarms of non-aggressive easy enemies. Until a
player reaches the novice of his or first elite profession, he or she
should spend all their time in these cities.
5. I'm strong. Where should I attack enemies?
The best place to find a group is always the Mining Outpost on Dantooine.
Dantooine is the official grinding planet since everything gives good
exp. The loot and resources usually suck, though.
6. What is slicing and why is it so important?
A. Slicing is an easy and permanent way to increase the stats of a weapon
or piece of armor. Unlike power-up items, slicing affects never go
away. UP to a 30% increase in power can happen, but only to one stat.
You can't slice a weapon/armor more than once, either.
However, slicing has a consequence for its awesome benefit of being
permanent. Slicing is considered to be "contraband" by the Empire. If
you are a risky smuggler that avoids the empire's checkpoints, you have
no worries. However, if you are a clumsy ditz that gets trapped in a
checkpoint and the empire sees you have contraband (which includes spice
as well), multiple things can happen.
1. If you are part of the rebellion, you will be attacked immediately.
Unless you are extremely strong, your only chance of surviving a
whole squadron of Imperial storm troopers is running.
2. If you are neautral and not on either side, you will have to pay
a fine. If you can't pay the fine, you will have to fight!
3. If you are part of the empire, two things can happen. If you are
low ranking, you can lose some faction points for going against
the empire and sometimes be fined. If you are high ranking, those
low ranking stormtroopers can't order you around! You can freely
use all the contraband you want!
7. What's the point of cloning or insuring items?
A. Cloning has many benefits and should NEVER be forgotten. In fact, only
a fool forgets to clone. Whenever you got a new city, always clone at
the place. When you are killed, you spawn at the last place cloned, or
at the nearest cloning center if you haven't cloned on the planet.
Cloning prevents you from receiving wounds from death. You can still
pick a few wounds as certain deathblowing moves cause wounds as well
regular abilities. If you didn't clone, the actual death would add
even more wounds onto those wounds!
Insuring adds another benefit. Your items also have "health." It is
called durability. If the durability reaches 0, you can't use that item
anymore. Only useable items have durability, not resources, schematics,
etc. Weapons, armor, and clothing are the biggest targest of decay.
Decay is the official word for losing durability. Decay happens slowly
from use, but dying without insuring multiplies decay. The only way
to fix decay is to use a repair kit, which can fail and completely ruin
all durability of the item, sometimes destroying it completely! So,
always insure the items that are too expensive to replace. Don't insure
items that don't suffer decay or are easy to replace. Simple as that.
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--==[ CREATURES FAQ ]==--
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1. How many pets can I have?
A. You can have as many pets, droids, and faction soldiers as you want, but
you can only have 3 pets out, 3 faction soldiers, and 1 droid out at a
time. Otherwise, you can simply swap your helpful little buddies in and
out at anytime using your datapad.
2. What pets can a non-creature handler use?
A. Anything that has a creature level lower than 10. This is basically a
mount or a very very weak combat creature.
3. Are droids worth the money?
A. Droids are constantly going up and down in value. Currently, droids can
serve multiple purposes. Depending on the time and latest patch, these
purposes can be more or less useful. Droids can:
1. Heal people. If you have a medical droid and you are a doctor, you
can heal outside of a medical center. This is convenient for long
trips.
2. Entertain people. If you are an entertainer and want to earn some
extra cash, send out your entertainer droid. It will add extra
points to your entertaining ability, speeding up the whole process.
People like speedy trips and will pay extra for that!
3. Storage. Your bank, house, space ship, and inventory can only hold
so much! Droids have an inventory as well, bigger droids hold more
obviously. So pick up a droid for an extra inventory in the field.
4. Advertisement. If you are a merchant and want to attract attention
to your store, put a droid at a busy starport or shuttleport. The
droid will say your advertisement every half-minute or so, getting
the message out!
5. Combat. This is controversial as droids fighting capabilities are
always going up and down, but sometimes you can find a good fighter
to help out. Unlike creatures, anyone can use a droid, so if you
want a partner without investing in creature handler, pick up a
combat droid.
4. How about faction pets? Should I spend my FP on them?
A. Only after you get the armor. For Imperials, AT-ST's are worth a shot.
The troopers (storm troopers or rebel troopers) are also helpful. If
you get specialized ones (like desert troop or swamp trooper) and use it
on the appropriate terrain, the trooper will get a bonus to his attack.
It's nice to have if you've been ambushed by the opposing faction.
Faction troopers are also great when your friends aren't online. They
are in most cases stronger than pets and droids (except for say a rancor)
and don't eat up your EXP. You get all the benefits for the kill, EXP
and loot. Creatures on the hand will take up some EXP and turn it into
creature handler exp.
So in the end, its a trade off. Creatures can be stronger but less
beneficial while grinding. Faction pets and espessially droids can be
weaker, but have no consequence for being used.
5. Are pets worth it if you're a melee fighter?
A. Yes. Many creatures will target a pet before the melee fighter. Some
pets even use the "taunt" skill occassionally, diverting the enemies
attention onto it, rather than you!
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--==[ CRAFTING FAQ ]==--
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1. I got a critical failure... what is that?
A. It's not an error in the game, that's for sure. But, it is something
annoying the devs implimented. When you're crafting an item, you'll
notice the complexity of the item. That's the percentage of how many
times this item will fail to be made.
***NEW: High fail items are risky to craft. Want to lower that risk? Buy
some clothing or armor with [craft] assembly bonus. Such as, a PA hall
is insanely risky to make, thus be sure to have some equipment that
bonuses your architect assembly skill.
***NEW: A recent update has made critical failures less evil. Now you won't
lose as many resources, sometimes none at all, if you fail at crafting.
2. How do I make things?
A. You make things by using a crafting tool. Most professions that make
things start out with one.
3. I have the right skills to make "x" item, but it doesn't show up on
my crafting list! What do I do?
A. Some items require specialized crafting tools. Like, Stimpack B's
require a chemical crafting tool. Other items require a crafting
station to use, like Stimpack C's. Check the items shematic in the
datapad to see if it requires one of those.
4. Should I stick to surveying or buy a harvester?
A. Unless you're super poor, buy a harvester. Surveying is a waste of time
and harvesters are far more effecient.
For a much easier (and possibly cheaper) alternative is to simply
buy your resources. Many high end items require specific resources that
are rare; thus check out the resource shops. These are stocked with
both rare and common resources, providing you with the materials you
need to create great items as well as the materials you need to "grind"
your profession!
5. What's the point of experimenting?
A. It improves your items abilities. For weapons, it could be speed and
damage. For medicine, it could be damage healed. It's recommended to
experiment if you plan on using the item or if you're going to sell it.
If you are simply "grinding" you shouldn't experiment since that slows
you down.
6. What's the point of "x" resource?
A. A lot of advanced items require these wacky resources. Don't worry
about them unless you absolutely need them. If you're a resource broker
you can usually sell these at a nice price to the crafters that need
them (as they are harder to find).
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1. I'm trying to heal my buddy, but it says it isn't wise to do that...
why is it saying that?
A. He may not be your buddy afterall! He's on the opposing faction that
you are on... it's not wise to heal your enemy!
2. Trading questions and trading errors
A. For the most part, trading errors have been fixed by the many
hot fixes. There is an occasional error from time to time, but the
fix is easy: simply restart the trade!
3. How can I privately message someone without using e-mail?
A. Use the /tell
command. Example, if I wanted to talk to
my friend Omif, I would use /tell omif. Whatever follows the player's
name is what is privately sent to him or her.
4. How can I trade waypoints?
A. Use ingame-mail. Save it as an attachement. Another nifty command to
use is the /waypoint command. Have your friend tell you the waypoint
numbers, then enter it in with the command. These numbers can be
found on the map screen (ctrl + v).
Example: /waypoint 4500 -3491
Note, this also works in space. You simply have to add on a third
number since space is in three dimensions!
5. I'm trying to delete my waypoints, but they aren't going away! Help!
A. Occasionally you'll get what I call datapad lag. If you use your
datapad a lot, it'll lag out. Just log out and log back in and it'll be
fine.
6. No one can understand me! Help!
A. I hope you mean in game. Anyway, that's probably because you're using
a language besides basic. If you typed /language (language name here),
that'll do that to you. To fix it, switch to basic by typing /language
basic. If you're a wookiee, you can only speak the wookiee language.
Most people can understand, so don't worry. If they can't, just use
a /tell with them. You can also teach them the wookiee language by
first grouping with them, then clicking the teach button.
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1. I'm a wookiee... I can't equip armor... what's the deal?
A. Wookiees are way too large to equip normal armor. This is made up by
getting improved stats. However, there are special wookiee armors out
there. These are only equipable by wookiees.
2. How do I contact you?
A. Look in the introduction.
3. Can I use this FAQ on my website?
A. Possibly; the only official sites I support are GameFAQs and it's partner
site, GameSPOT. If you send me an e-mail, I will let you use my FAQ as
long as you provide me a link to the site as well as credit when you do
post it.
4. My Healthbars are all black, what do I do?
A. You have wounds. Go to a medical center and have a medic heal them.
Remember to tip the medic when he's done healing you! For more
information, see the first question in the Basic Combat area.
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--==[ CONCLUSION ]==--
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Well, thanks for reading my FAQ! I hope it helps out when you're playing
this great game called Starwars Galaxies! So long for now. May the force
be with you!
-bluemoogle
