Update 6/16 - Balancing + Maps news - The Sith Wars II mod for Star Wars Battlefront II

Hey everyone!

I would like to start off by saying thanks to everyone who alpha tested for me, and for everyone who didn't get the alpha, I apologize. I've been looking at what the testers have said and have made significant changes to gameplay, making a much more balanced and entertaining mod. Here's what has been changed:

• The first 4 units of the Brotherhood of Sith no longer have force sprint. They may only do one force jump before landing.
• The first 4 brotherhood units have also received additional health.
• Force Barrage and the Sith Empire pistol have been nerfed.
• The flamethrower and force plague both now do additional impact damage and burning damage.
• Heroes will have 1 unique force power each; in addition, each faction will have 2 random playable heroes.
• The opposing team will have their hero AI controlled.

These changes are intended to fix the main issue of alpha gameplay: the Brotherhood had such good mobility, they could capture and hold 4 of the 6 CPs, while their units themselves were weak and vulnerable. This lead to a constant outcome that the player could not change from either team. After these changes, it feels that both teams can win and are both balanced.

Not only have I been working on balancing and gameplay from the Alpha, but I have also been working on the custom maps. First off, on the Sullust map, I decided that making the terrain in Zero Editor wasn't looking as good as I had hoped. Instead, I started modeling the terrain itself, and so far, I am happy with the way it is shaping up. Although it is taking longer, it will pay off in the end.

Again, this is a very early work in progress, as is the following map, which I would like to show off. The image below is a VERY early representation of a lighting test for the upcoming map, Malachor V: Core. Many of you mat recognize this world from Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords. This image, again, is only a lighting test for the centerpiece of the map.

Let me know if you guys have any thoughts on the mod, and throw them in the comments!

-Mag/KP