Star Wars Galaxies Q&A

MMORPG.com has conducted an interview with LucasArts’ Julio Torres, in which the Star Wars Galaxies producer addresses several questions about the MMORPG and its expansions. Check it out:

Q: A number of readers have complained that using Obi-Wan in this way goes against Star Wars continuity and is simply an attempt to use the popular character to sell the expansion. While name recognition is obviously a part of doing a franchise game like Star Wars, how do you respond to critics who would say that Obi-Wan is being used simply as a marketing tool and not in a logical story progression?

A: The design team actually came-up with a really creative role and story for Obi-Wan in terms of continuity which stays true to the Star Wars fiction and canon. One of the overarching goals of completing the quests given by Obi-Wan is to aid him in his quest for redemption for failing to keep Anakin from turning to the Dark Side. Fans will recognize the Shore of Remorse (a location where Obi-Wan appears) as the location where Obi-Wan struck down Anakin in their (final) battle. From a design perspective he plays a crucial role in tying together the stories and quests of Trials, going far beyond the typical (marketing icon.)