Star Wars Galaxies is down today, and when it returns around 6 p.m. EST, it will be a whole new ball game. Players will transition to one of nine professions: bounty hunter, commando, entertainer, force-sensitive (aka Jedi wannabe), medic, officer, smuggler, spy or trader. That's right, bioengineer and creature handler are gone, and only traders will be able to craft items. Combat now uses mouse clicks for real-time targeted attacks, and quests are more story-driven. There's even a new tutorial section for characters level 10 and below. LucasArts says these changes, though drastic, address fans' desires. As a bonus, veteran players have been given the Jump to Lightspeed expansion pack and other in-game compensation. New players can buy a $20 Starter Kit, complete with exclusive in-game personal X-wing or TIE fighter and 30 days of online gaming, on Nov. 22. Or get a 10-day free trial now from Gamespot.com...
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