Star Wars: The Old Republic Dev Tracker

Hi everyone, 

Sharing an update from the team. Yesterday, we were testing different scenarios surrounding compatibility mode and the empty servers list and graphics issue some players were seeing. For the empty servers issues, we have found that removing compatibility mode from both swtor.exe and launcher.exe will solve this specific problem. 

Location may vary, but you can normally find these files here:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\star wars - the old republic\launcher.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\star wars - the old republic\swtor\retailclient\swtor.exe
• Right click on launcher.exe and swtor.exe
• Select Properties
• Go to the Compatibility tab
• Uncheck

I will be updating the ...

Hi AlibiNation,

Thanks for the report regarding this bug on trees. Our team is aware of it and looking into it. I'll add it to the known issues list for visibility: 

• Some trees are clipping through the bridge in the Mos Ila Spaceport on Tatooine.

Hi LanceDefender,

Thanks for this report regarding the "Mark of Assassin" Title. Our team is currently looking into it. I've also added it to the known issues list: 

• Track reward Title and Achievement Title both grant the Legacy Title: Mark of the Assassin.

Hi MajorCorwin,

Our team is aware of this bug and is currently looking into it. You can find this bug listed in the known issues list: 

• Special characters are not copied when transferring a character from the website.

Hi Bumvolla,

Thanks for the report regarding the Magnify Cursor. Our team is aware of this bug and is currently looking into it. 

I'll add it to the known issues list for visibility:

• The Magnify Cursor in the Map Window is inaccurate.

Hi everyone, 

If you're still experiencing this issue, can you follow the steps listed here and report back if this did or did not fix this issue? Thanks! 

Hello everyone, 

This is a bit of a two-parter. We are asking players who are impacted by seeing an empty server list or flickering textures to do the following: 

Set BOTH the launcher.exe and swtor.exe to the same combability mode used previously. We would like to see if 1) the server list populates and 2) if the flickering issues is resolved.

Location may vary, but you can normally find these files here:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\star wars - the old republic\launcher.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\star wars - the old republic\swtor\retailclient\swtor.exe
• Right click on launcher.exe and swtor.exe
• Select Properties
• Go to the Compatibility tab

Once this is done, please confirm whether or not this fixed your issue in the following threads: 

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32 minutes ago, AutumnNymph said:

Question 

Me and my boyfriend just now did a Galactic Starfighter match and an Arena match, so 2 out of the 3 things to do.
For the Flashpoint, does it count if we did it in group ( us two with our companions ) and in Story Mode?

Thanks 

Yup, it'll count for you both! If you could also leave feedback of your experiences in the ...

52 minutes ago, Lynnth said:

Everything was fine until I tried to go to Ossus. Got a black screen with just the mouse cursor. Eventually the game goes to not responding.

Hi there, 

Can you please provide repro steps for us so we can recreate this scenario? Additionally, can you confirm what happens when you try to go back? Do you run into the same issue again? 

Thanks! 

Hi everyone, 

Thank you for sending in the reports. The team wanted to follow up with another test scenario. For anyone impacted by this issue, can you set BOTH the launcher.exe and swtor.exe to the same combability mode you used previously and report back if that fixes your issue? 

This would also be beneficial for players who see an empty server list as well. 

We are requesting impacted players to set the same combability mode on both executables and see if 1) the server list populates and 2) if the flickering issues is resolved. Location may vary, but you can normally find these files here: 

C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\star wars - the old republic\launcher.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\star wars - the old republic\swtor\retailclient\swtor.exe

• Right click on launcher.exe and swtor.exe
• Select Properties
• Go to the Compatibility tab

57 minutes ago, BladedDingo said:

Does this necessitate a re-download of the client?

 

I logged into the launcher and it started re-downloading 35 gigs.

When the download finished and I tried to log in, it gave me a C5 error and closed.

When I re-opened the launcher, it started downloading again.

No, it is not a re-download. It will be on the list of live servers when you log into the game. But it will be notated with TEST SERVER next to it. All the details are linked above in the OP. From the article: 

What will be the player experience during the testing period?

While this is a test server, this will be conducted a little differently than how we run the PTS. All players regardless of account type will be able to log on. And unlike the PTS, there will not be a separate download.

In th...

3 minutes ago, SteveTheCynic said:

Will the messaging be changed in some way to make it clearer what's happening?  (e.g. what I suggested it should do)

Yes, the team is aware and working on an update for it. 

Hello everyone!

The Shae Vizla test server is now open! Please read here for all the details on how you can help test the new server. 

We want to see if there is anything that would keep a player from experiencing their regular routine and normal play. Examples of what we would like players to keep in mind:

• Compared to an existing server, how is the performance?
• Any specific areas or planets where you feel the performance has lessened?
• What region/country do you reside in?
• Provide a comparison of ping from existing...

Hi there, with the Assets Failed error, that indicates the launcher crashing as it is checking a lot of data. We're doing more tests to make this a smoother process for players who are experiencing this. That said, this is fixed by restarting the launcher so it will pick up where it left off with syncing everything. Pairing this with the messaging that Steve brought up, you are not truly experiencing a full download. The launcher is verifying all of your files.

HI all, 

Appreciate the reports! Can you let us know if adjusting the texture quality to low helps at all?