Guild Wars 2 vs. Star Wars: The Old Republic

If I had to choose between the two, I'd opt for GW2. After having played so many stale MMOs both free and P2P, I think I'm ready to take some risks. GW2 is trying to be unique and the MMO genre does need change. I remember feeling so indignant when I mentioned a particular mmo's way of storytelling; he said: "What? MMOs don't have stories. And they shouldn't strive to." Now is as good a time as any for MMOs to start incorporating the good storytelling techniques of single player RPGs.

Hopefully, GW2 will do just that AND a plethora of other things which have already been announced. It's not that TOR won't do that either, though.

Guild Wars 2: I am getting increasingly more hyped up for this game. Dynamic Events, detailed character creation, beautiful artyle, combining attacks and most importantly, seems to fix a huge issue I have with many modern RPGs, the holy trinity (something I consider a plague to gaming). Guild Wars 2 is one of my most hyped games, and this is something I am definately pre-ordering. With that said, it isnt my most hyped up mmo.

Star Wars The Old Republic: Mixed opinions on this one. On one day it looks to be a good levelling experience, the next day it looks like an uninspired WoW clone, that falls for many mistakes present in the industry, namely broken threat mechanics and for non boss fights, lack of teamwork.

Guild Wars 2 is the one I am looking forward to the most.

Edit: Here is why I hate the trilogy, in its current implementation.

Maroxad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBC_ig73aMs

that guy just sold me on guild wars 2, I am going to pre order it right now. I cannot express how much I want it right now, I feel like screaming for some reason.

I will be getting both on day 1, but if they happened to come out the same day...GW2 all the way!!

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

[QUOTE="Jebus213"]

I'd say Guild Wars 2 hands down. From what Ive seen so far SWTOR brings nothing new at all.

SilentSoprano

And GW2 does....?

This coming from a guy who is getting them BOTH Day 1...

Are you kidding me? If the videos and information NCSoft has released about Guild Wars 2 are any indication, GW2 will redefine the MMO genre. Combat itself looks way different from the typical MMO.

That being said, we won't know for sure how well Guild Wars 2 will live up to these claims until it is actually released or gets a beta.

[QUOTE="mirgamer"]Graphics and gameplay feature wise, I would prefer Guild Wars 2. But I'm sick of fantasy MMOs and I need a short break for them. So TOR fits the bill nicely. TOR is just a temporary fix however. The real MMOs i'm waiting for are Firefall and Planetside.Maroxad

I am also sick of fantasy, but Star Wars is fantasy as well, Science Fantasy to be precise. However, GW2 looks to freshen up the formula, and that to me is more than enough for me to ignore the fantasy setting.

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]

Does Star Wars: TOR have a monthly fee? I do not do monthly fees.

FelipeInside

Then you will NOT be doing ToR I guess (yes, it will have monthly fees...)

I still don't see the big fuss about monthly fees....? or how people can't compare it to something like joining a gym...

A lot of people also refuse to pay to join a gym. Myself included.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]

Does Star Wars: TOR have a monthly fee? I do not do monthly fees.

Phoenix534

Then you will NOT be doing ToR I guess (yes, it will have monthly fees...)

I still don't see the big fuss about monthly fees....? or how people can't compare it to something like joining a gym...

A lot of people also refuse to pay to join a gym. Myself included.

[QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

Then you will NOT be doing ToR I guess (yes, it will have monthly fees...)

I still don't see the big fuss about monthly fees....? or how people can't compare it to something like joining a gym...

godfather_1

A lot of people also refuse to pay to join a gym. Myself included.

[QUOTE="Maroxad"]

Guild Wars 2: I am getting increasingly more hyped up for this game. Dynamic Events, detailed character creation, beautiful artyle, combining attacks and most importantly, seems to fix a huge issue I have with many modern RPGs, the holy trinity (something I consider a plague to gaming). Guild Wars 2 is one of my most hyped games, and this is something I am definately pre-ordering. With that said, it isnt my most hyped up mmo.

Star Wars The Old Republic: Mixed opinions on this one. On one day it looks to be a good levelling experience, the next day it looks like an uninspired WoW clone, that falls for many mistakes present in the industry, namely broken threat mechanics and for non boss fights, lack of teamwork.

Guild Wars 2 is the one I am looking forward to the most.

Edit: Here is why I hate the trilogy, in its current implementation.

M4Ntan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBC_ig73aMs

that guy just sold me on guild wars 2, I am going to pre order it right now. I cannot express how much I want it right now, I feel like screaming for some reason.

Darn, I wrote Trilogy instead of Trinity. Anyway, Alexredicilous makes excellent videos for GW2. Here are 2 others.

• 10 Honorable mentions to be interested in GW2
• GW2 PvP

[QUOTE="godfather_1"][QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

A lot of people also refuse to pay to join a gym. Myself included.

Birdy09

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]

Does Star Wars: TOR have a monthly fee? I do not do monthly fees.

FelipeInside

Then you will NOT be doing ToR I guess (yes, it will have monthly fees...)

I still don't see the big fuss about monthly fees....? or how people can't compare it to something like joining a gym...

[QUOTE="Birdy09"]

[QUOTE="godfather_1"] Same here, why pay monthly for a gym when you can buy a elliptical or exercise bike (if you have the space) once and use it a home whenever you want. Same goes for GW2, I can buy it once and play it whenever I want and I am not restricted at the end of the month to renew anything.dinuattila

But when it comes to video games, if i enjoy myself just as much if not more with a game that is pay once than a game with subscription, i will pay for the one time fee.

It isn't always about the amount of content, but the quality of the content.

Take Demon's souls for example. That game really didn't have much content. 5 worlds, about 3 parts each. Fairly linear, average amount of spells/miracles, average amount of armor and weapons, and a lackluster story. However the combat in the game was tons of fun and kept me (and many others) playing the gamefor 150+ hours.

Take a game like sacred 2. A GIANT map, tons of loot, tons of spells with different pathways, different classes to choose from, plenty of different builds, mounts, etc. The game had so many things, but it just wasn't that good imo. I played through the campaign and killed EVERY single Boss fight in the world, but most of the game felt like a chore. I love both of the genres of games, but i felt demons souls just executed what it had better than sacred.

Just because ToR might have more content, doesn't mean its going to be the better game.

Both of them are awesome

But when it comes to video games, if i enjoy myself just as much if not more with a game that is pay once than a game with subscription, i will pay for the one time fee.

It isn't always about the amount of content, but the quality of the content.

Take Demon's souls for example. That game really didn't have much content. 5 worlds, about 3 parts each. Fairly linear, average amount of spells/miracles, average amount of armor and weapons, and a lackluster story. However the combat in the game was tons of fun and kept me (and many others) playing the gamefor 150+ hours.

Take a game like sacred 2. A GIANT map, tons of loot, tons of spells with different pathways, different classes to choose from, plenty of different builds, mounts, etc. The game had so many things, but it just wasn't that good imo. I played through the campaign and killed EVERY single Boss fight in the world, but most of the game felt like a chore. I love both of the genres of games, but i felt demons souls just executed what it had better than sacred.

Just because ToR might have more content, doesn't mean its going to be the better game.

Grimlim

Yes of course... but same way around. Just because a game ISN'T subscription based doesn't mean it's going to be a BAD game. The best thing imo about MMOs is that you get to play with friends and live as another character/creature in another world. It's not always about the content... sometimes it's about the social aspects and dynamic events. Something Single Player games can't do....FelipeInside

It won't be bad but it puts a lot of people off. Having to pay for entry to something once already puts the pirates off and paying again puts off a lot of people who would willingly purchase something once.

I can play with my friends in other games that we all buy once so what makes p2p MMOs different?

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]Yes of course... but same way around. Just because a game ISN'T subscription based doesn't mean it's going to be a BAD game. The best thing imo about MMOs is that you get to play with friends and live as another character/creature in another world. It's not always about the content... sometimes it's about the social aspects and dynamic events. Something Single Player games can't do....Whiteblade999

It won't be bad but it puts a lot of people off. Having to pay for entry to something once already puts the pirates off and paying again puts off a lot of people who would willingly purchase something once.

I can play with my friends in other games that we all buy once so what makes p2p MMOs different?

I'm a huge SW fan, so Old Republic gets my vote. That being said, it's possible I'll buy both at some point or another.

SWTOR for sure. I am so anxious, i am gonna read these books before release. who knows i might even have enough time to read them all =D

Old Republic era

5,000 BBY–41 ABYCrosscurrentPaul S. Kemp

5,000 BBYLost Tribe of the Sith 1: PrecipiceJohn Jackson Miller

Lost Tribe of the Sith 2: Skyborn

4,985 BBYLost Tribe of the Sith 3: Paragon

4,975 BBYLost Tribe of the Sith 4: Savior

c. 3,980 BBYMandorlaAlex Irvine

3,960 BBYLost Tribe of the Sith 5: PurgatoryJohn Jackson Miller

3,960 BBY–3,959 BBYLost Tribe of the Sith 6: Sentinel

3,956 BBY–c. 3,951 BBYStar Wars: The Old Republic: RevanDrew Karpyshyn

3,653 BBYStar Wars: The Old Republic: DeceivedPaul S. Kemp

3,645 BBYRed HarvestJoe Schreiber

c. 3,643 BBYStar Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal AllianceSean Williams

3,000 BBYLost Tribe of the Sith 7: PantheonJohn Jackson Miller

1,032 BBYKnight Errant

1,003 BBY–1,000 BBYDarth Bane: Path of DestructionDrew Karpyshyn

cant even compare the two. One's a pay to play traditional MMO, and the other is a pay once action based game

Guild Wars 2 all the way.

SWTOR is an insult to anyone over 14 years old.