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Hello all,

We've been hearing about this a lot now and I'm sure all of us who own the game have been excited by the rumours of such a feature. I found these screenshots quite interesting:
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It could be clever photoshop however I still believe this could be true considering what the EA reps and devs have been saying. There's a bit of discussion about it on Reddit too:
https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/4p5e29/offline_instant_action_coming_soon_to_star_wars/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/4p5e29/offline_instant_action_coming_soon_to_star_wars/)

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks and have a great day!
- TheGangstarTY

I will call this as bogus. 

They would never call it "Instant Action", since this was a term used by Pandemic.

It's not fake, the uploader has leaked unreleased weapons in the past such as the Bacta Bomb and more recently the Stinger Pistol. The files were also uploaded by a different data miner on Reddit. It's definitely legit.

Here's the uploader's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXqWq-iT_F2X1VFK5NfdmFQ/videos

Quote from: DylanRocket on July 09, 2016, 08:39:42 AM
It's not fake, the uploader has leaked unreleased weapons in the past such as the Bacta Bomb and more recently the Stinger Pistol. The files were also uploaded by a different data miner on Reddit. It's definitely legit.

Here's the uploader's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXqWq-iT_F2X1VFK5NfdmFQ/videos

Thanks for the link on this! I did hear that he had predicted it multiple times before.

On the bright side, perhaps this could mean something for the ICW? I mean, they have been making some tweaks to their "Private Lobby" matches every time the game updates so I'm sure ICW may soon be an option? I'd love to play it on the new Battlefront as well as have the older Battlefront to go back to!

Or perhaps keep ICW to Battlefront 2004 and have a new tournament especially for EA Battlefront?

Well, there are private matches available now.

All we need is an organizer and the will to play the game.

Quote from: Led on July 09, 2016, 01:22:26 PM
Well, there are private matches available now.

All we need is an organizer and the will to play the game.

Well I'm sure lots of people would like to participate. It would also grow this community dramatically since it's a new game. I wouldn't organize it myself but I'm sure there are people out there who would, and I'd be willing to help. Perhaps people whom are already a part of this community.

no galactic conquest? tiss tiss DICE  :moo:

It's definitely not fake. Corra_Ashu was the first to break the news on Facepunch when he went through the Bespin DLC's files. But it's clearly not finished either. I don't think these files were meant to be included in the Bespin DLC - it was probably put in by some sneaky dev who wanted people to know it was coming.

As to what to expect, the files suggest we will have full ports of Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron (the former is the most interesting but I suppose they want to big modes first). Corra_Ashu found data for tokens, customizations and heroes in the files.

At the moment, the option, when enabled, is just a menu. It does not load at all. But it does seem DICE has been testing bots in multiplayer modes - I've seen screens taken during matches that show units with the same "bot" dot above them as the bot fighters in Fighter Squadron.

More might come to light next weekend at Star Wars Celebration. I'll be sure to ask questions - I'm going to be there on the Sunday.

Quote from: OnlineX420 on July 09, 2016, 01:33:05 PM
no galactic conquest? tiss tiss DICE  :moo:

I wouldn't speak too soon. It could happen. Plus, let's be grateful that EA have actually listened for once :XD:

Quote from: Gistech on July 09, 2016, 01:35:30 PM
It's definitely not fake. Corra_Ashu was the first to break the news on Facepunch when he went through the Bespin DLC's files. But it's clearly not finished either. I don't think these files were meant to be included in the Bespin DLC - it was probably put in by some sneaky dev who wanted people to know it was coming.

As to what to expect, the files suggest we will have full ports of Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron (the former is the most interesting but I suppose they want to big modes first). Corra_Ashu found data for tokens, customizations and heroes in the files.

At the moment, the option, when enabled, is just a menu. It does not load at all. But it does seem DICE has been testing bots in multiplayer modes - I've seen screens taken during matches that show units with the same "bot" dot above them as the bot fighters in Fighter Squadron.

More might come to light next weekend at Star Wars Celebration. I'll be sure to ask questions - I'm going to be there on the Sunday.

This news is pretty great! Will you let us know of their response after (if any)?

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 09, 2016, 01:40:46 PM
This news is pretty great! Will you let us know of their response after (if any)?

Will do!

Instant Action (or "Skirmish", as it is now called) has been officially confirmed by DICE, and it will release next week on the 20th: http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/whats-next-for-star-wars-battlefront-this-summer

Currently it only supports Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron, but there will probably be more modes added later. And even if there isn't, this is still a vast improvement over the singleplayer we had before.

Quote from: Commander Awesome on July 14, 2016, 10:54:44 AM
Instant Action (or "Skirmish", as it is now called) has been officially confirmed by DICE, and it will release next week on the 20th: http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/whats-next-for-star-wars-battlefront-this-summer

Currently it only supports Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron, but there will probably be more modes added later. And even if there isn't, this is still a vast improvement over the singleplayer we had before.

I hope this brings us more modding opportunities.

Some confirmed details:

-Co-Op works the same way as it does on Missions. Split screen is exclusive to consoles.
-The factions are selectable rather than automatically assigned like they are in MP. Both players in co-op have a choice of faction so they can either play co-op or versus.

Still awaiting confirmation that your customizations and star card hands will be available, but I'm fairly confident they will be given the code was there in the Bespin patch. I'm guessing there will be early play for those of us attending Celebration this weekend (I'm going on the Sunday myself).

Quote from: Commander Awesome on July 14, 2016, 10:54:44 AM
Instant Action (or "Skirmish", as it is now called) has been officially confirmed by DICE, and it will release next week on the 20th: http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/whats-next-for-star-wars-battlefront-this-summer

Currently it only supports Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron, but there will probably be more modes added later. And even if there isn't, this is still a vast improvement over the singleplayer we had before.

Quote from: Gistech on July 14, 2016, 02:14:09 PM
Some confirmed details:

-Co-Op works the same way as it does on Missions. Split screen is exclusive to consoles.
-The factions are selectable rather than automatically assigned like they are in MP. Both players in co-op have a choice of faction so they can either play co-op or versus.

Still awaiting confirmation that your customizations and star card hands will be available, but I'm fairly confident they will be given the code was there in the Bespin patch. I'm guessing there will be early play for those of us attending Celebration this weekend (I'm going on the Sunday myself).

This is great news! But there's one huge question. Does it cost? If it does, I'd be willing to spend money on it but it'll only make me hate DICE more. And possibly millions of other players.

I don't mind the name "Skirmish" as it reminds me of the times I used to spend play Halo Wars Skirmish on Xbox 360.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 15, 2016, 03:11:11 AM
This is great news! But there's one huge question. Does it cost? If it does, I'd be willing to spend money on it but it'll only make me hate DICE more. And possibly millions of other players.

I don't mind the name "Skirmish" as it reminds me of the times I used to spend play Halo Wars Skirmish on Xbox 360.

"Will it cost" Considering how many of the new modes that they've released have to be bought in the expansions, then I bet that this might cost as well. I won't spread EA/Dice hate here.

Quote from: Darth Nyx on July 15, 2016, 03:29:47 AM
"Will it cost" Considering how many of the new modes that they've released have to be bought in the expansions, then I bet that this might cost as well. I won't spread EA/Dice hate here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Q2uhYZfwU

According to Robby from Star Wars HQ, EA/DICE have officially announced Skirmish along with "other free DLC" as well as a trial to the Bespin DLC. I'd assume from these words, he's hinting that it will be free thank God.

Also, the next hero for Death Star was described as "Larger than Life" which in my opinion could mean Obi-Wan is here. I follow the belief that it means Obi-Wan because of the quote "You may strike me down but I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." However Robby believes it would be Chewbacca as it makes the most sense (apparently).

I just can't believe that it's only 5 days away from all of this happening! I cannot wait to load up the only Battlefront game that's rarely spoke of on my PC, let alone played! Might just go on now to await the hype!

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 15, 2016, 03:56:09 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Q2uhYZfwU

According to Robby from Star Wars HQ, EA/DICE have officially announced Skirmish along with "other free DLC" as well as a trial to the Bespin DLC. I'd assume from these words, he's hinting that it will be free thank God.

Also, the next hero for Death Star was described as "Larger than Life" which in my opinion could mean Obi-Wan is here. I follow the belief that it means Obi-Wan because of the quote "You may strike me down but I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." However Robby believes it would be Chewbacca as it makes the most sense (apparently).

I just can't believe that it's only 5 days away from all of this happening! I cannot wait to load up the only Battlefront game that's rarely spoke of on my PC, let alone played! Might just go on now to await the hype!

I will be updating the Deathstar DLC post whenever I get more news, like I did with the "larger than life" thing. But, if any of you get it, feel free to post updates on that post as well.

Skirmish will be free. That much is confirmed.

I just want to know if we'd be able to mod it more with Skirmish!

Star Card hands will work like they do in Missions, with two preset hands (that differ between factions unlike Missions) with the third being the first custom hand in MP. Endor will have unique hands for each faction when compared to other maps.

No word on appearance customization yet.

Quote from: Darth Nyx on July 15, 2016, 11:07:33 AM
I just want to know if we'd be able to mod it more with Skirmish!

I don't think you could mod it much to begin with, aside from possibly skin mods.

Quote from: Gistech on July 15, 2016, 11:16:42 AM
Star Card hands will work like they do in Missions, with two preset hands (that differ between factions unlike Missions) with the third being the first custom hand in MP. Endor will have unique hands for each faction when compared to other maps.

No word on appearance customization yet.

Do you have to earn it by playing hard mode like in missions, or will it always be available?

Also, any word on whether the DLC maps will be available to play on? I tweeted to Dennis about it but he hasn't gotten back to me about it.

EA have NEVER supported modding so you'd be risking a ban. However their anti-cheat "Fair Play" is absolute garbage anyway so you'll get away with it most likely. I think it would open modding opportunities up to those of that skill.

Quote from: Commander Awesome on July 15, 2016, 11:23:08 AM
I don't think you could mod it much to begin with, aside from possibly skin mods.
Do you have to earn it by playing hard mode like in missions, or will it always be available?

I'm not sure.

Quote from: Commander Awesome on July 15, 2016, 11:23:08 AMAlso, any word on whether the DLC maps will be available to play on? I tweeted to Dennis about it but he hasn't gotten back to me about it.

I believe the free DLC maps Graveyard of Giants, Twilight On Hoth and Survivors Of Endor will be available. As for the Season Pass stuff, I don't know. I'll ask on Sunday.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 15, 2016, 11:23:27 AM
EA have NEVER supported modding so you'd be risking a ban. However their anti-cheat "Fair Play" is absolute garbage anyway so you'll get away with it most likely. I think it would open modding opportunities up to those of that skill.

That's what ruined the game for me, way too many cheaters out there that don't get banned.

It seems that EA got the date wrong. The update will release Thursday, not Wednesday.

Quote from: Gistech on July 15, 2016, 01:03:33 PM
It seems that EA got the date wrong. The update will release Thursday, not Wednesday.

Not too bad. Only a one day difference. I hope it's worth the wait!

I'm not getting my hopes up, the hopes for this game that I had.. Died when I rediscovered the way to play online in SWBF2.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 15, 2016, 11:23:27 AM
EA have NEVER supported modding so you'd be risking a ban. However their anti-cheat "Fair Play" is absolute garbage anyway so you'll get away with it most likely. I think it would open modding opportunities up to those of that skill.

I know it's a different game/developer, but EA has supported modding on Simcity. 

And besides, there are EA Battlefront mods out there.. Well, at least lighting and lensflare improving mods for battlefront EA.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Gva4XsUIA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Gva4XsUIA)

This probably doesn't do much difference to the game, but this is what I found.

You can also bet some people have done basic skin modding via Texmod for the game.

Quote from: Gistech on July 16, 2016, 07:17:53 AM
You can also bet some people have done basic skin modding via Texmod for the game.

Is that a thing for SWBF EA?

I know it's possible for SWBF the originals.

Quote from: Darth Nyx on July 16, 2016, 07:18:40 AM
Is that a thing for SWBF EA?

I know it's possible for SWBF the originals.

Texmod skinning? I've never actually searched for it up until literally just now, but it should be doable, if it's not already been done. The trouble is, even searching for one on YouTube or Google brings up a ton of SWBF2 mods first.

Quote from: Gistech on July 16, 2016, 07:26:21 AM
Texmod skinning? I've never actually searched for it up until literally just now, but it should be doable, if it's not already been done. The trouble is, even searching for one on YouTube or Google brings up a ton of SWBF2 mods first.

I'd love for this to be something, it'd make people happy as it would only be a client side thing. Right?

Quote from: Darth Nyx on July 16, 2016, 07:34:25 AM
I'd love for this to be something, it'd make people happy as it would only be a client side thing. Right?

Here's an idea as well: why not allow people to use tools to make their own skins on PC, upload those to a server and allow them to be downloaded by anyone?

Quote from: Gistech on July 16, 2016, 07:38:05 AM
Here's an idea as well: why not allow people to use tools to make their own skins on PC, upload those to a server and allow them to be downloaded by anyone?

Yeah, and then those skins would be able to be used by anyone without having to get to a certain level in game.

I'm not good at modding, so I wish this was a thing as I hate the leveling system in EA's SWBF.

Quote from: Ltin on July 16, 2016, 06:59:04 AM
I know it's a different game/developer, but EA has supported modding on Simcity.

But that's a Single Player game. They can't really do much to stop Single Player from getting modded.

Multiplayer on the other hand irritates those who just want to play properly.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 16, 2016, 07:43:33 AM
But that's a Single Player game. They can't really do much to stop Single Player from getting modded.

Unless they add a way to detect skin customization that they haven't added, then there is nothing they can do to stop client side custom skins on their BF.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 16, 2016, 07:43:33 AM
But that's a Single Player game. They can't really do much to stop Single Player from getting modded.

Multiplayer on the other hand irritates those who just want to play properly.

If the instant action thing goes through it could be a similar situation to Simcity. You can make client side changes to multiplayer, and make "simulation changes" (which they said you weren't allowed to do, but people did anyway) on single player, but they wouldn't work on multiplayer (well they would, but you would get rollbacks).

Quote from: Ltin on July 16, 2016, 09:14:21 AM
If the instant action thing goes through it could be a similar situation to Simcity. You can make client side changes to multiplayer, and make "simulation changes" (which they said you weren't allowed to do, but people did anyway) on single player, but they wouldn't work on multiplayer (well they would, but you would get rollbacks).

Would Client side mods continue to work on EA's BF? Would it get roll backed?

Quote from: Ltin on July 16, 2016, 09:14:21 AM
If the instant action thing goes through it could be a similar situation to Simcity. You can make client side changes to multiplayer, and make "simulation changes" (which they said you weren't allowed to do, but people did anyway) on single player, but they wouldn't work on multiplayer (well they would, but you would get rollbacks).

The thing is though, this Skirmish mode is co-op as well though, isn't it?

Quote from: Darth Nyx on July 16, 2016, 09:30:36 AM
Would Client side mods continue to work on EA's BF? Would it get roll backed?

ignore the rollback part; that's a simcity thing

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 16, 2016, 09:32:11 AM
The thing is though, this Skirmish mode is co-op as well though, isn't it?

This is true. I guess it would depend on how the game treats singleplayer differently from multi-player.

We haven't actually established that this sort of thing is possible yet have we?

Quote from: Ltin on July 16, 2016, 01:47:26 PM
This is true. I guess it would depend on how the game treats singleplayer differently from multi-player.

We haven't actually established that this sort of thing is possible yet have we?

How I see it is if Single Player tracks your Multiplayer progress, it's going to be more risky modding it than if Single Player had very little if not any connection with Multiplayer.

Skirmish gameplay:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeyV05vyAz4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CS12IrfILw

AI have their Pandemic names (though only the Rebel names, no TK-421 etc, but Nom Carver and Kyp Astar are back!)

Quote from: Gistech on July 20, 2016, 01:54:19 PM
Skirmish gameplay:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeyV05vyAz4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CS12IrfILw

AI have their Pandemic names (though only the Rebel names, no TK-421 etc, but Nom Carver and Kyp Astar are back!)

I'll watch them once I've actually played Skirmish ;)

Also, apparently co-op Skirmish is split-screen only?

Also, what time does it come out?

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 20, 2016, 02:03:50 PM
I'll watch them once I've actually played Skirmish ;)

Also, apparently co-op Skirmish is split-screen only?

Also, what time does it come out?

The bots are much improved compared to missions (though on easy they still line up and die, Hard and Master are supposed to represent a challenge).

First question: Skirmish can be played solo, split-screen co-op (consoles only) or online co-op.

As for when it comes out, I believe it's 10AM GMT tomorrow.

An interesting article regarding Skirmish and the Season Pass, plus some talk on the next game: http://www.pcgamer.com/star-wars-battlefront-offline-mode-the-death-star-and-battlefront-2/

I've been playing Skirmish all day and I love it! My preferred difficulty is Hard. Not to easy and not too challenging. But challenging enough for me to have fun.

Currently there are a lot of bugs. The melee is pretty broken. Not to mention that the pickups don't always work.

Despite these minor issues I much prefer it over multiplayer. The BOTs don't really run around with pay to win weapons which is good. I especially like the whole coop idea. I love how you can both be playing as heroes at the same time on the same team. It'd be cool if you could play private matches with BOTs now so you can play with more than one friend! However I'm happy with Skirmish, DICE have already let it live up to my expectations. Custom settings should also be an option, no reason why there shouldn't be since there's no score system and it doesn't go towards your actual Multiplayer Progress.

All in all this is a great mode that should've been here from the beginning. I feel like this would be almost as good as Pandemic's Battlefront games if it had all the season pass content in the base game. But I guess that's the old way, the new way for EA is all about money.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 21, 2016, 10:02:17 AM
I've been playing Skirmish all day and I love it! My preferred difficulty is Hard. Not to easy and not too challenging. But challenging enough for me to have fun.

Currently there are a lot of bugs. The melee is pretty broken. Not to mention that the pickups don't always work.

Despite these minor issues I much prefer it over multiplayer. The BOTs don't really run around with pay to win weapons which is good. I especially like the whole coop idea. I love how you can both be playing as heroes at the same time on the same team. It'd be cool if you could play private matches with BOTs now so you can play with more than one friend! However I'm happy with Skirmish, DICE have already let it live up to my expectations. Custom settings should also be an option, no reason why there shouldn't be since there's no score system and it doesn't go towards your actual Multiplayer Progress.

All in all this is a great mode that should've been here from the beginning. I feel like this would be almost as good as Pandemic's Battlefront games if it had all the season pass content in the base game. But I guess that's the old way, the new way for EA is all about money.

Agree 100%. I will most likely be playing this now more than multiplayer. (Except maybe for Hutt contracts and DLC content. (Until (if) they add that content to skirmish as well. (Parethe-ception!)))

I'll definitely be playing Battlefront a lot more with this mode. The mode isn't without its issues (mainly in the bugs and glitches department such as not being able to use your MP hand like you're supposed to and Fighter Squadron hits not registering).

The fact that Hero icons are way more available on Skirmish is great.
Now I can play Luke Skywalker: The Video Game!

I am very happy with this update, and the positive response from fans will only encourage them to keep adding to it.

Quote from: Unit 33 on July 21, 2016, 02:58:40 PM
The fact that Hero icons are way more available on Skirmish is great.
Now I can play Luke Skywalker: The Video Game!

I am very happy with this update, and the positive response from fans will only encourage them to keep adding to it.

I agree and I hope that's true. The replayability just went from 1 to 10 in 1.5GB!

Playing with the update on my brother's PS4. Im very pleased with this update, now I can play some of those mutliplayer only maps offline now. They just need to add those other modes that take place on other varients of those maps. This is a welcome addition to this game that really should have been included at launch, but im grateful that its now a thing. Also offline custimization needs to be a thing as well, hopefully when they see the positive reactions from people they will do this.

(We should probably rename this thread now.)

It appears different bot skins have different specializations. At least for the Empire. For instance, all stormtroopers use Blaster Rifles and grenades,  Scout Troopers use targeting rifles, DH-17s and pulse cannons, Shock Troopers use heavy blasters. There are no Shadow Troopers.

Quote from: Commander Awesome on July 21, 2016, 06:40:13 PM
(We should probably rename this thread now.)

It appears different bot skins have different specializations. At least for the Empire. For instance, all stormtroopers use Blaster Rifles and grenades,  Scout Troopers use targeting rifles, DH-17s and pulse cannons, Shock Troopers use heavy blasters. There are no Shadow Troopers.

I didn't notice that. That's pretty cool. They should put Shadow Troopers in, or at least make them rare?

One thing that bugs me is the fact that you can only pick between two different star card sets. It's so irritating, I'm sick of having the Jetpack 24/7. There are only a couple of maps where the Rebels don't have a Jetpack option.

Also, thanks Unit 33 for renaming the topic ;)

Well, I do indeed like running around as vader and crushing the rebellion underneath my boot.

But, what I think they should do is unlock all the DLC content by default in Skirmish, even if the people don't have it. What harm will it do by having it unlocked in Skirmish only for those who don't have it?

Quote from: Darth Nyx on July 22, 2016, 05:31:20 AMWhat harm will it do by having it unlocked in Skirmish only for those who don't have it?

I highly doubt they'll do that. A lot of people have been saying they'll abandon multiplayer for skirmish. Having DLC maps unlocked for Skirmish without buying the DLC means skirmish players won't buy the DLC since they'll only be playing offline.

Quote from: DylanRocket on July 22, 2016, 07:19:14 AM
I highly doubt they'll do that. A lot of people have been saying they'll abandon multiplayer for skirmish. Having DLC maps unlocked for Skirmish without buying the DLC means skirmish players won't buy the DLC since they'll only be playing offline.

I agree with this. However they should still make DLC maps available to those that have the DLC. No doubt I'll be buying the Season Pass if this is implemented.

Also, any idea if they will add more mode to Skirmish?

My best score so far: http://www.swbfgamers.com/gallery/7067_22_07_16_8_33_02.png

Adding more to Skirmish depends on how popular the mode is. The devs are definitely not against the idea.

My personal thought is that they would do extra modes two at a time. The next ones should be smaller modes so we have all the stock maps in Skirmish. Then go from there.

I'm loving Skirmish, BTW. It has a few bugs that I believe they will be patching but otherwise it's a much better Battlefront experience for me than online. On Hard, you'll die pretty much as much as you do online, just without the token hogs and spawn campers.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on July 22, 2016, 07:20:42 AM
I agree with this. However they should still make DLC maps available to those that have the DLC. No doubt I'll be buying the Season Pass if this is implemented.

Also, any idea if they will add more mode to Skirmish?

My best score so far: http://www.swbfgamers.com/gallery/7067_22_07_16_8_33_02.png

Yeah, and this was fun! That is my highest score as well, 15,650.

Quote from: Gistech on July 22, 2016, 11:10:43 AM
Adding more to Skirmish depends on how popular the mode is. The devs are definitely not against the idea.

My personal thought is that they would do extra modes two at a time. The next ones should be smaller modes so we have all the stock maps in Skirmish. Then go from there.

I'm loving Skirmish, BTW. It has a few bugs that I believe they will be patching but otherwise it's a much better Battlefront experience for me than online. On Hard, you'll die pretty much as much as you do online, just without the token hogs and spawn campers.

Oh and lets not forget the appearance of hackers in the multiplayer sometimes, I've seen a few of them actually get away with it in multiplayer which shocks me.

Quote from: Gistech on July 22, 2016, 11:10:43 AM
Adding more to Skirmish depends on how popular the mode is. The devs are definitely not against the idea.

My personal thought is that they would do extra modes two at a time. The next ones should be smaller modes so we have all the stock maps in Skirmish. Then go from there.

I'm loving Skirmish, BTW. It has a few bugs that I believe they will be patching but otherwise it's a much better Battlefront experience for me than online. On Hard, you'll die pretty much as much as you do online, just without the token hogs and spawn campers.

Oh and lets not forget the appearance of hackers in the multiplayer sometimes, I've seen a few of them actually get away with it in multiplayer which shocks me.

The Skirmish mode is definitely a welcome addition, and my loathing for DICE/EA went down just a tiny bit.

I have to say though, my favorite part was the naming used for the AI. I'm really glad they paid homage to the original games by including the classic bot names like Nom Carver, Tighe Bodalla, Ulen Orsalan, etc. ...Though, I wish the Stormtroopers had their classic names :\

Tried it, but actually I think it should has been a base game content! I mean, even CoD allows his players to have fun with bots in a private match, but they were too lazy and greedy to spend time in creating a compelling AI to play in single player, infact they gave us only easy/hard modes and they still behave like they do in Coop mode.  :rant:

According to what I heard a while ago, EA rushed Dice to get the game out before the movie so that they could make more money off of it.

I read an article saying that Dice wanted to add way more base game content but were rushed by EA (And possibly Disney) to get the game out before the movie, rather than after TFA. (TFA = The force awakens)

Quote from: Darth Nyx on September 13, 2016, 11:32:46 AM
According to what I heard a while ago, EA rushed Dice to get the game out before the movie so that they could make more money off of it.

I read an article saying that Dice wanted to add way more base game content but were rushed by EA (And possibly Disney) to get the game out before the movie, rather than after TFA. (TFA = The force awakens)

I know, it looks exactly like a last minute rushed game. Months of developement went to .

Any idea if they're going to be adding DLC to Skirmish? I'm getting really bored of Multiplayer and its cancerous community.

They answered the Skirmish question in the Scarif livestream:

"We're leaving it as it is."

Quote from: Gistech on December 10, 2016, 07:49:04 AM
They answered the Skirmish question in the Scarif livestream:

"We're leaving it as it is."

smh.....

And months before they were like:

"We're working on adding more stuff to it."

Quote from: Gistech on December 10, 2016, 07:49:04 AM
They answered the Skirmish question in the Scarif livestream:

"We're leaving it as it is."

They're focusing on more ways to scam people out of their money instead of working on free content. Nice.

Quote from: CommanderHazard on December 10, 2016, 09:32:24 AM
They're focusing on more ways to scam people out of their money instead of working on free content. Nice.

Wow. I wish the worst for EA. How do they even get people watching their livestreams?

I agree, is all they care about is money. It's just annoying, I generally dislike Multiplayer games because that's all games are now. Multiplayer trash.

You know, there was a quote somewhere where EA themselves said "We didn't do anything to this sequel, we just updated the graphics." I saw it about NBA or something.

Did they really say that...? I thought they said something like "there's no plans for it yet but we'll see in the future". Not like that really means anything different though. :P

Apparently uninspired_zebra (a data miner) discovered that there were files for offline Supremacy, though at the time it was just copy pasted from the online version. Who knows, maybe they are working on more content and just want to leave it as a surprise. I still don't get why they can't simply tell us whether or not they're working on more Skirmish content instead of just telling us "maybe, maybe not".

To be honest, I don't really care much for Skirmish anymore. I find that playing against actual humans is way more fun because the AI is too easy. The only change between difficulties is how much damage the AI do. I actually die way more often against the AI in SWBF1/SWBF2 than in EA's game (where I can go 200-0 in one match).

I still don't believe EA is scamming anyone. They've always said that this was a multiplayer game, not a singleplayer game. Hopefully they'll do better with the sequel.

The two quotes from the livestream re. skirmish:

QuoteUnfortunately, no new news on Skirmish. We're leaving it as it is. But based on your question earlier about "what are we doing further down the line?", who knows what's going to happen there. We're committed to making sure that people have a good experience all the way up to that next game that we mentioned. We listen to feedback. What can we do to improve for the next game? So even if we can't get to everything for this one, we're definitely thinking about these things, taking them into consideration, working with them and trying to figure out what's the best experience for players in the future.

QuoteRight now, it's kind of the same as Battlefront 2, we don't have anything that we can talk about in that area. One thing I can say is that we understand what people want and we know there is a big outcry for things like [Skirmish]. We might not always be able to address it in this game, but it's things we think about for the future. So, again, I can't speak to what exactly the future holds for from now until Battlefront 2. But these are things that we are very aware of that people want. We're trying to figure out what is the best way to bring that to players. So it might not necessarily be this game, maybe it's in a future thing; again, don't know, but we're definitely listening and we're aware that people want that.

Summarized, what they're saying is that Skirmish is being left as-is but they might consider expanding on it in SWBF2.

Quote from: Gistech on December 10, 2016, 03:13:29 PM
Summarized, what they're saying is that Skirmish is being left asi-is but they might consider expanding on it in SWBF2.

That's EA saying:
"We'll say that we might have better SinglePlayer to create hype and reconsideration for those not looking to buy it but we wont actually do anything to the SinglePlayer because it's easier that way and we still get money."

Just expect the worst and forget there was even any previous Star Wars games and it'll feel like gold. Oh and forget you actually paid for it either.

Quote from: Gistech on December 10, 2016, 03:13:29 PMSummarized, what they're saying is that Skirmish is being left as-is but they might consider expanding on it in SWBF2.

Ah, I see. That sucks.

Quote from: TheGangstarTY on December 10, 2016, 10:00:18 AM
How do they even get people watching their livestreams?

Usually it's the YouTubers who host them that's the draw. For me at least.

Quote from: DylanRocket on December 10, 2016, 03:09:50 PM
Apparently uninspired_zebra (a data miner) discovered that there were files for offline Supremacy, though at the time it was just copy pasted from the online version.

I wonder what it would take to make that playable...

Quote from: DylanRocket on December 10, 2016, 03:09:50 PMTo be honest, I don't really care much for Skirmish anymore. I find that playing against actual humans is way more fun because the AI is too easy.

For me it's fun because it's easy. I'm not very competitive player, I don't always want a challenge.

Quote from: DylanRocket on December 10, 2016, 03:09:50 PMThe only change between difficulties is how much damage the AI do.

Are you sure about that? It seems like they employ tactics they don't in the lower difficulties.

Quote from: DylanRocket on December 10, 2016, 03:09:50 PMI actually die way more often against the AI in SWBF1/SWBF2 than in EA's game (where I can go 200-0 in one match).

Call me a noob all you want, but it's the exact opposite for me.

Quote from: DylanRocket on December 10, 2016, 03:09:50 PMI still don't believe EA is scamming anyone. They've always said that this was a multiplayer game, not a singleplayer game.

That doesn't mean it can't have both, does it? Also, answer me this: What happens when the servers go down? Do we just throw out our copies and be done? I doubt EA would let us make a new master server for it like we have for SWBF1&2 and the Jedi Knight series. So skirmish and missions will become the only playable parts of the game. So you can see why we want the rest of the MP maps and modes added to skirmish. And I mean, how hard would that be for them to do? Just add bot routes to the other maps and add them to the menu.

Quote from: DylanRocket on December 10, 2016, 03:09:50 PMHopefully they'll do better with the sequel.

Agreed. Fingers crossed. Though I am confident that whatever they put out I'll enjoy to at least some degree. It has a campaign, apparently (or so I've heard), so it's got that on the last one, at least.

Quote from: Commander Awesome on December 10, 2016, 05:08:39 PM
Also, answer me this: What happens when the servers go down? Do we just throw out our copies and be done? I doubt EA would let us make a new master server for it like we have for SWBF1&2 and the Jedi Knight series. So skirmish and missions will become the only playable parts of the game. So you can see why we want the rest of the MP maps and modes added to skirmish. And I mean, how hard would that be for them to do? Just add bot routes to the other maps and add them to the menu..

It's not the difficulty, it's the cost. I bet DICE wants to do all these amazing things for the game, but once they say the word "free" then EA will most likely say no.

Honestly I think it just comes down to time and scheduling. These developers have been very responsive to the community. The fact that we got skirmish at all shows this. But you have to remember these guys have schedules and other priorities. It probably is simply the case that they don't have time to work on it anymore, and all efforts now most likely have to start going towards Battlefront 2. I don't see any evil schemes here. I'm still betting on someone modding the rest of the maps into the game itself some years down the line anyways.

Quote from: Rookie 1 on December 11, 2016, 01:01:51 AM
Honestly I think it just comes down to time and scheduling. These developers have been very responsive to the community. The fact that we got skirmish at all shows this. But you have to remember these guys have schedules and other priorities. It probably is simply the case that they don't have time to work on it anymore, and all efforts now most likely have to start going towards Battlefront 2. I don't see any evil schemes here. I'm still betting on someone modding the rest of the maps into the game itself some years down the line anyways.

Well exactly. The community cleaning up EA's mess. Don't get me wrong, DICE could've and probably would've made this better. But EA.

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