We've been talking about it for a little while ... to tell the truth, since the announcement of KotFE, our character will be at the very heart of an alliance that he will have to build and lead in combat. But ultimately, we did not know much more than that about this famous Alliance.
The shooting is now rectified, since an article of the blog of the developers proposes to us to learn more about this Alliance and the partners.
Before going any further, let us specify that we will not go into the details of things that have already been discussed a lot of times now, especially at the level of partners. You can find the details of the information on our full KotFE recap.
Partners
- Objective of the changes:
- No more constraints: no longer obliged to take or not to take a partner because of his role
- Reward for the time spent with: and not according to his choices
- Versatility and adaptability
- Important changes:
- Choice of role in combat: DPS, Tank or Healer for each partner
- Purely aesthetic equipment, statistics according to the level of the player
- Influence: replaces affection
- Affection transformed into Influence on a ratio of 1 to 1
- Partner gifts: value increased for all by 33%, blue gifts by an additional 20%
- Increases partner power: increases Presence as well as bonuses in Efficiency and Criticality for crew skills
Partners and Contacts window
- New interface (N key by default).
- List to the left of available partners.
- Indicators: role of the partner, level of Influence, progression to the next level.
- Button to summon
- Partner information on the right side
The Alliance
One of KotFE's secondary objectives: forging an alliance to fight the Eternal Empire.
- Recruitment of partners from other classes. Not all of them, but we will meet some.
- Important Choices: Some choices could mean rejection, unavailability, or even death of a partner.
- New Star Fortress ZL: Helps the resistance on different worlds to help build the alliance.
Alliance forge thanks to four specialists (some famous heads, you will see!).
Some important NPCs you meet will be visible in the Contacts tab. Riding Influence with them can unlock additional rewards or script options. Some might even become "Supporters" and fight alongside you, like a classic partner.
Some contacts will offer missions, in the "Alerts" tab, generally to recruit other members.
Conversation in Alliance content in KOTOR form:
Star Fortress
New ZL, available in Solo the first time, then in H2 (sort of Hard mode). Warning for spoilers:
Spoiler
The resistance is organized on six planets and you help them to face the Eternal Empire which has deployed stellar fortresses, a kind of super weapons, in orbit.
Gameplay variations: random bonus objectives, mini-bosses. Success and Influence to be gained in it.
