Episode #11: The One Where Roxanne Calls Carla a Communist




Corellian Run Radio show

Summary: <br> It’s been three weeks since our last podcast, so we’re still talking about how much we like the crafting system.  Also, some unpronounceable creatures make their debut on the Holonet.  Our Thanksgiving-themed Sith or Jedi yields some surprising results and we read our Top Ten “You Know You’re an MMO Gamer When…” entries.  Enjoy!<br> Fact or Fiction (4:37): Can you pick out the confirmed fact from the tall tales?  This week’s host challenge examines the crew skills system, warzones, and fauna.<br> From the Newsnet &amp; Beyond (8:45): Roundup of the most important announcements and news.<br> <br> <br> * (9:10) 11/26 Friday Update.  New creatures and droids, plus Sith Purebloods all get a little love from the <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/inhabitants" target="_blank">Inhabitants page</a> on the Holonet.<br> * (11:18) 11/19 Fan Friday.  Art, fiction, wallpapers, avatars, and some pretty rockin’ lightsaber hilts.  Check out the submissions <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20101119" target="_blank">here</a>.<br> * (12:00) 11/19 Studio Insider and Community Q&amp;A.  Concept Artist Diego Almazan walks fans through the development of the Flesh Raider in a <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20101119-0" target="_blank"> step-by-step overview</a>.  In a new <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=227388" target="_blank">Community Q&amp;A</a> thread on the forums, Daniel Erickson answers <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20101119-0" target="_blank">miscellaneous questions</a> (scroll down).<br> * (21:15) 11/19 Polls.  Most popular weapon poll <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=227378" target="_blank">here</a>, what do you like about the Crew Skills system poll <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=227381" target="_blank">here</a>?<br> * (24:35) 11/12 Friday Update: Crew Skills System.  Game Systems page <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/systems/crew-skills" target="_blank">here</a>.<br> * (29:03) Daniel Erickson interview with Darth Hater.  Daniel talks Affection Rating, critting on crafting rewards, maker’s marks.  Read full interview <a href="http://darthhater.com/2010/11/12/daniel-erickson-on-crew-skills/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br> * (41:25) Daniel Erickson interview with Torocast.  Time components, value of crafted gear.  Watch full interview <a href="http://www.torocast.com/index.php/news/swtor-news/item/360-video-interview-daniel-erickson-on-crafting-and-warzones" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br> * (42:39) Damion Schubert talks crafting in several Developer Tracker posts.  Variable rewards <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=4717599#edit4717599" target="_blank">here</a>, companion bonuses <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=4677938#edit4677938" target="_blank">here</a>, commitment to making crafting important to economy <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=4678566#edit4678566" target="_blank">here</a>, unlearning skills <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=4678613#edit4678613" target="_blank">here</a>, emergency recall of companions <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=4771663#edit4771663" target="_blank">here</a>.<br> * (53:29) Daniel Erickson &amp; Gabe Amatangelo interview with Massively.com.  Crafting and warzones!  Full interview <a href="http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/massively-interviews-bioware-on-swtors-crafting-and-pvp/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br> * (56:53) Stephen Reid, new Online Community Manager.  Introductory thread in official forums <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=4677868#edit4677868" target="_blank">here</a>.  Darth Hater interview <a href="http://darthhater."></a>