Star Wars Galaxies: Star Wars Galaxies® Expands New Player Experience!

Star Wars Galaxies(r) Expands New Player Experience

Players new to MMORPGs will now get a little extra help when starting out in
Star Wars Galaxies(r): An Empire Divided(r). After completing the initial
tutorial, players will now be directed to one or two of the most populated
cities in the galaxy, dropping them right in the thick of the action.

New players will also be automatically supplied with an interactive helper
droid in their inventory. This droid will not only answer questions, but it
will offer guidance and suggestions based on the player's choice of starting
profession. Beginning with in the medic profession, a player might be
prompted by their droid to aid injured characters by crafting and using
medical packs. With this help, players will instantly gain experience while
learning the roles their character might play in the greater community.

As new players advance, the helper droid steers its charge toward larger
goals and higher level content and provide rewards for completed tasks,
including free cloning, free shuttleport travel and free speeder bike
rental. The helper droid assists current players as well by uploading
missions and instructions for more experienced players try
ing out new
professions.

The addition of the new helper droid coincides with a new, low Suggested
Retail Price of Star Wars Galaxies(r): An Empire Divided(r) of $29.99 at the
end of the month.