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The method for releasing character kits under the new episode system is still being worked on. The content creator indicated that it is a process under development, suggesting that the release strategy for kits may change from the current approach.

Matchmaking in GAC is a complex issue that the development team has discussed, acknowledging it's not as simple as matching player GP. The developer also indicated a personal preference for a game mode where they wouldn't already own a large percentage of characters at a high Rarity.

A developer is actively advocating to their team about the challenges of the zeta economy, especially for mid-game players. A further GAC (Galactic Arena Championship) squish is anticipated in December to address player distribution issues.

A developer hinted at an upcoming "Era" related to the Bad Batch. Additionally, when asked about more Legends content, specifically Emperor Vitiate, the developer inquired for specific suggestions, indicating openness to such ideas.

A suggestion for a Raid Sim feature, where players who have achieved their maximum score in a tier could simulate future raids, was discussed. The developer acknowledged this idea has been proposed before and noted that it could potentially increase spending by reducing player frustration and time investment.

The developer expressed hope for the game's continued longevity, noting that its nine-year run is exceptional in the industry. Decision-making for new features is based on time, resources, availability, technical feasibility, and whether an idea is a 'like to have' or 'want to have'.

The development team is willing to implement significant changes and take risks on new features for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. They acknowledge that not all changes will succeed but emphasize their commitment to improving the game and community experience.

A developer clarified that they do not receive new content, such as Conquest characters, automatically on their account. They explicitly stated, "No, there is reason I don't have any of the Conquest characters," indicating they must grind for them like other players.

The developer expressed a personal preference for Legendary Shipment Bundles (LSBs) to be priced below $50, ideally around $20 plus or minus $5. They believe higher price tags should only be used when truly warranted by the bundle's content.

A developer confirmed that a game update is expected to go live on Monday, and explicitly stated there will be no update today. This aligns with episode scheduling, suggesting a connection between in-game events and update releases.

Asked directly about a permanent Light Side Bundle tab in the store, MeatheadMilitia said the idea has been discussed in passing but is not something the team is really thinking about, and pricing decisions like Revan-bundle pricing sit above his pay grade.

MeatheadMilitia gave soft positive signals on two long-standing QoL asks: simmable Fleet Mastery events and a Bronzium data card sim button. Neither is a commitment, but both were acknowledged as live internal topics.

Asked whether the new Era cadence locks in roughly six marquees per twelve-week cycle, MeatheadMilitia said there is no set-in-stone number and described the announced structure as a foundation rather than a finalized plan, with details still subject to change.

MeatheadMilitia confirmed a backend server update on 2024-11-13 that converts daily energy spend into conquest tickets. He reported personally hitting the 600 ticket threshold without effort, and said the related coaxium webstore changes will go live later that day.

Meathead said one of the better solutions for the Fleet Arena top-rank complaint is to remove crystals from Fleet Arena entirely and put them somewhere else. He also forwarded a detailed player proposal for tiered per-win Fleet Arena rewards with a daily cap, after rewriting the language, and confirmed it has its own internal Google document.

CG community manager Meathead stated plainly that the Forest Moon Assault Battle will not run in November. He offered no further detail on cadence for Forest Moon or other older Assault Battles in upcoming months, beyond ruling out November.

Pushed by players, Meathead clarified that the community manager role is more than feedback collection. He said he has campaigned for at least three or four things players have enjoyed in recent months and championed others onto internal desks, and dismissed personal attacks as reflective of the attacker.

MeatheadMilitia confirmed in chat that the Forest Moon Assault Battle was not an oversight on the November calendar. It was intentionally replaced by another Assault Battle as new ABs enter the rotation, answering a player question about its absence.

The content creator shared his experience with the Baylan Skoll event, noting its difficulty, and acknowledged player feedback regarding the tuning of such events. He explained that balancing event difficulty is challenging because making it too easy leads to complaints about a lack of challenge, while making it too hard leads to frustration.

A community manager confirmed that some players experienced a bug with the Chewbacca LSB bundle affecting Journey Guide requirements. A simple force reset of the game often resolves this issue. If not, players should submit a support ticket, and the issue will also be internally noted.