Star Wars: The Old Republic - Megathread/Discussion [Release Day is Upon Us]

[QUOTE="the_ChEeSe_mAn2"][QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

My god. I logged on this morning and there were lvl 50's on already complaining about how little there was to do in the end game. The pre-launch is only 5-6 days old and people have maxed their characters already!?!?!??! Has all of the game content been released or are they holding stuff back until the 20th?

Johnny_Rock

Wonderful.

While this sucks, but as long as I don't accidentally do the exploit (since I am on a PVE server) I guess it won't affect her and my playtime. But I can def see how this would create problems in the PVP area.

Since I am not rushing to get to final level, (seeming just to have something to complain about) by the time I get there, more content would already have been created. Its sad that some gamers actually want this game to fail, I feel sorry for them, putting the "see I was right" or the hate bandwagon, before anything else. Truly sad for so called gamers.

This game seems like a massive KOTOR game, but with Wow elements (NOT WOW IN SPACE, get tired of hearing that nonsense) that has an extremely flexible multiplayer. Easily something that will take a lot of time of mine, hell KOTOR 1 I put about 80 hours into. I can see how I can easily put 10 times that amount on this game, as is, even before more content is created.

One of your security questions was changed.... are you sure its not your end?PC360Wii

Thanks you guys for the wonderful comments. :)

[QUOTE="PC360Wii"]One of your security questions was changed.... are you sure its not your end?Elann2008

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

[QUOTE="the_ChEeSe_mAn2"] I heard that there was a an exp exploit that people could use to powerlevel themselves.Lach0121

Wonderful.

While this sucks, but as long as I don't accidentally do the exploit (since I am on a PVE server) I guess it won't affect her and my playtime. But I can def see how this would create problems in the PVP area.

Since I am not rushing to get to final level, (seeming just to have something to complain about) by the time I get there, more content would already have been created. Its sad that some gamers actually want this game to fail, I feel sorry for them, putting the "see I was right" or the hate bandwagon, before anything else. Truly sad for so called gamers.

This game seems like a massive KOTOR game, but with Wow elements (NOT WOW IN SPACE, get tired of hearing that nonsense) that has an extremely flexible multiplayer. Easily something that will take a lot of time of mine, hell KOTOR 1 I put about 80 hours into. I can see how I can easily put 10 times that amount on this game, as is, even before more content is created.

saw my first gold spammer last night on Bondar Crystal :lol:

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="PC360Wii"]One of your security questions was changed.... are you sure its not your end?SrpskiVojnik

[QUOTE="PC360Wii"]

One of your security questions was changed.... are you sure its not your end?Elann2008

Thanks you guys for the wonderful comments. :)

[QUOTE="SrpskiVojnik"][QUOTE="Elann2008"] Yes, I was finally helped after 4 hours holding on the line. I was right, it was not one of my security questions as I've written down every single one of them with answers as written down in caps/lower cases and spaces. They asked me the usual protocol questions.. did you give out your password to anyone blah blah. Long story short, they took out that one security question that was not mine. And they also recommended me to buy the extra security key feature (physical or mobile app), and I told them I already ordered the physical security key. I mean, this surprised me as much as the next guy but they said they've been getting many calls of the same issue. I guess I'm not the only one. Luckily my SWTOR rep support was a nice guy and he got the job done. I seriously wish it was on my end, and it was only a matter of a capitalized letter, because that 4 hour wait on the phone, after the dropped call from earlier was insane lol. Elann2008

That's why I got my autheticator app for my iphone.

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

[QUOTE="the_ChEeSe_mAn2"] I heard that there was a an exp exploit that people could use to powerlevel themselves.Lach0121

Wonderful.

While this sucks, but as long as I don't accidentally do the exploit (since I am on a PVE server) I guess it won't affect her and my playtime. But I can def see how this would create problems in the PVP area.

Since I am not rushing to get to final level, (seeming just to have something to complain about) by the time I get there, more content would already have been created. Its sad that some gamers actually want this game to fail, I feel sorry for them, putting the "see I was right" or the hate bandwagon, before anything else. Truly sad for so called gamers.

This game seems like a massive KOTOR game, but with Wow elements (NOT WOW IN SPACE, get tired of hearing that nonsense) that has an extremely flexible multiplayer. Easily something that will take a lot of time of mine, hell KOTOR 1 I put about 80 hours into. I can see how I can easily put 10 times that amount on this game, as is, even before more content is created.

Agreed. It's definitely a multiplayer KOTOR.

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="SrpskiVojnik"] SWTOR accounts are already being hacked, even before the game is officially launched. lol. Johnny_Rock

That's why I got my autheticator app for my iphone.

Might be something worth investing in for our own accounts too! Says they are only available on origin... Do we need the origin application to get them, or just create an origin account, to buy them from like an online store?

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

[QUOTE="Elann2008"] :(Lach0121

That's why I got my autheticator app for my iphone.

Might be something worth investing in for our own accounts too!

[QUOTE="Lach0121"]

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

That's why I got my autheticator app for my iphone.

SrpskiVojnik

Might be something worth investing in for our own accounts too!

While I agree, this is just an option for us to provide more security our selves. If bioware/blizzard/etc etc is actually behind a good bit of these account hackings, just to create a need for the demand of security keys, that will pissmeoff! Though I would rather not think they fall in line with many banks, wallstreet, and pharmaceuticals to that kind of point!

For the cheap price of $4, I think we can afford it, as we are going to do probably anyway. I just hope we don't need the Origin application on our computer, seeing as how it says only on origin.

[QUOTE="Lach0121"]

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

That's why I got my autheticator app for my iphone.

SrpskiVojnik

Might be something worth investing in for our own accounts too!

actually bounty hunter isnt that bad. Much better than my sith something or other.Allicrombie

Bounty Hunter is the best class, IMO.

What a fun game, reminds me of KOTOR so much, even if I do most of this solo Ill still have a blast.

Almost like playing 5-10 KOTOR games :P

What a fun game, reminds me of KOTOR so much, even if I do most of this solo Ill still have a blast.

Almost like playing 5-10 KOTOR games :P

kozzy1234

[QUOTE="SrpskiVojnik"][QUOTE="Lach0121"]

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

That's why I got my autheticator app for my iphone.

Lach0121

Might be something worth investing in for our own accounts too!

For the cheap price of $4, I think we can afford it, as we are going to do probably anyway. I just hope we don't need the Origin application on our computer, seeing as how it says only on origin.

What the mean is that you order it through orgin and they send you the physical authenticator. It's like Blizzard's Online store. You can buy physical and digital goods.

Sorry if this has been answered before but I was hoping some of you with a damn sight more experience than me in PC gaming could help me with something as I've never played an MMO before but I really, really want to play this!

I've got a laptop that uses an AMD Turion X2 Dual Core RM74 2.2ghz processor, 4gb ddr2 ram, 512mb ATI Radeon HD4570 graphics card (and 32 bit windows).

Checked my requirements against Can You Run It and it passes everything apart from processor requirements which it fails, even though i thought the minimum requirement was only a dual core 2ghz processor..?

Basically I was just wondering if anyone knowsa bit about processors, knowswhether my laptop will run SWTOR at all (don't care about graphics, just not lagged out to hell)or if it would just be a waste of money buying it? I'm admittedly a console gamer mostly and am just wary about buying a £40 game that I may not be able to run, or take back if I can't.

Cheers

[QUOTE="SrpskiVojnik"][QUOTE="Lach0121"]

Might be something worth investing in for our own accounts too!

DanielDust

The SWTOR app for iphone is free as well. You have to buy the physical authenticator from Origin/EA.

Does the game come with a free month? I'm assuming it does, just wanted to make sure.

Does the game come with a free month? I'm assuming it does, just wanted to make sure.

Da_lil_PimP

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="SrpskiVojnik"] SWTOR accounts are already being hacked, even before the game is officially launched. lol. Johnny_Rock

That's why I got my autheticator app for my iphone.

[QUOTE="DanielDust"][QUOTE="SrpskiVojnik"] It's kind of pathetic that our MMORPG accounts are so easily hacked whereas hacking into an online banking account is MUCH harder and more difficult. I think they just need to step up on the security than scam us into buying authenticators. Johnny_Rock

The SWTOR app for iphone is free as well. You have to buy the physical authenticator from Origin/EA.

God I dunno if I should get this game =/ I played the beta a few weekends and it was OK. Not the best mmo ive ever played but it may be better now? Just scared ill max level quick and just get back on EVE

God I dunno if I should get this game =/ I played the beta a few weekends and it was OK. Not the best mmo ive ever played but it may be better now? Just scared ill max level quick and just get back on EVE

Prexxus

I promise you this, unless you exploit, you will not reach max level real quick with all 8 classes. I am fiddling around with 3 classes, and enjoying them all greatly.

By then more content will have been created (for free) also expansion packs maybe on the horizon as well.

I would have to say it is the best MMO that I have played, (although may not be the best, in the MMO department, but it is the best game that I have played that happends to be an MMO, and Ive played a few) Seems more like a very very flexible multiplayer Massive Kotor game. (though thats my opinion)

Now I am not trying to talk you into it, just clarifying the max level comment.

Kind of annoyed at the maintenance window today. 7 PM EST... prime time for a lot of us in North America. I understand they're preparing for the "launch" I guess, as the game would technically get released midnight tonight.. but come on. It's pretty much already out ;)

Been playing for 20 hours and I'm level 17 on my Jedi Sage. I will most likely not be playing more after the 30 days are up, so I'll just treat the game as an online KOTOR game.

As I'm only lvl 17 I won't say anything about balance issues, but I will say that at this level in PvP I can't outheal anyone when they're on me, heals do too little at this level.

Healing works fine in the heroic quest things, though I'm still not liking the delay on heals.

I'll mostly be playing for the story which I happen to enjoy because of the way it's presented in dialogue.

Couple of questions, starting from biggest grip - Are there any diminishing returns on CC? I seem to be getting electrified every other second or so. And will they introduce more graphical options like view distance? I know there's going to be AA.

And what's with the mouse smoothing when turning the camera?, don't want that.

I have everything set on the lowest but 25 fps in cities or in big open environments isn't to my liking. Would like to turn off even more things

Yeah just did Hammer Station and Athiss. Was a bit dissapointed. Little no story and the last boss on Athiss needs to be hit with the nerf bat.

So I've been playing since dec 15th and I've got a level 20 Bounty Hunter. I've soaked up everything, all the conversations, warzones, etc.

Just want to say this game is amazing, it's an mmorpg that plays like single player game. Bioware is now forgiven for Dragon Age II.

Yeah just did Hammer Station and Athiss. Was a bit dissapointed. Little no story and the last boss on Athiss needs to be hit with the nerf bat.

Steameffekt

Been playing a Sith Marauder for 2 days, level 13 now, its a really, really, really great game.V4LENT1NE

[QUOTE="V4LENT1NE"]Been playing a Sith Marauder for 2 days, level 13 now, its a really, really, really great game.FelipeInside

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="V4LENT1NE"]Been playing a Sith Marauder for 2 days, level 13 now, its a really, really, really great game.Steameffekt

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Steameffekt"] Wish I had the money for the CE. :(Steameffekt

I just see the physical authenticator as a "nuinsance" on my desk. I like to have my computer desk as clean as possible (with minimal objects). Also I would have to change the battery one day on it....although probably last years.

The iPhone App is comfortable imo cause I always have my phone with me anyway.... but really doesn't matter I guess.

Holo Dancer.... yeahhhhhh, cool when I'm getting drunk in the cantina with my Sith Buddies. Mount also cool but I can't use it till lvl 20 I believe (and $40,000).

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"][QUOTE="FelipeInside"] Really (for me), the only cool thing about the CE is the Statue. - I get the Security Dongle, which I won't use anyway since I'm going to use the iPhone App (less secure or same?) - Soundtrack which you can always get it from iTunes later on. - Book which is another pretty cool thing, but you can always get it in PDF - Galaxy Map which is cool, but I thought it would be bigger. I don't know what VIRTUAL items you get though, anyone know?FelipeInside

I just see the physical authenticator as a "nuinsance" on my desk. I like to have my computer desk as clean as possible (with minimal objects). Also I would have to change the battery one day on it....although probably last years.

The iPhone App is comfortable imo cause I always have my phone with me anyway.... but really doesn't matter I guess.

Holo Dancer.... yeahhhhhh, cool when I'm getting drunk in the cantina with my Sith Buddies. Mount also cool but I can't use it till lvl 20 I believe (and $40,000).

Yeah. My authenticator for WoW has lasted me a long time. Mounts are level 25 and are they really that expensive?

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"] To me, I feel the physical authenticator has more security. What if your ipod decides to take a dump? Yeah it's free but I'd rather have the physical button. As for digital items. You get some useless things like the flare gun and holo dancer but you get a mount. Which is cool I guess.Steameffekt

I just see the physical authenticator as a "nuinsance" on my desk. I like to have my computer desk as clean as possible (with minimal objects). Also I would have to change the battery one day on it....although probably last years.

The iPhone App is comfortable imo cause I always have my phone with me anyway.... but really doesn't matter I guess.

Holo Dancer.... yeahhhhhh, cool when I'm getting drunk in the cantina with my Sith Buddies. Mount also cool but I can't use it till lvl 20 I believe (and $40,000).

Yeah. My authenticator for WoW has lasted me a long time. Mounts are level 25 and are they really that expensive?

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

I just see the physical authenticator as a "nuinsance" on my desk. I like to have my computer desk as clean as possible (with minimal objects). Also I would have to change the battery one day on it....although probably last years.

The iPhone App is comfortable imo cause I always have my phone with me anyway.... but really doesn't matter I guess.

Holo Dancer.... yeahhhhhh, cool when I'm getting drunk in the cantina with my Sith Buddies. Mount also cool but I can't use it till lvl 20 I believe (and $40,000).

IZoMBiEI

Yeah. My authenticator for WoW has lasted me a long time. Mounts are level 25 and are they really that expensive?

And Nar Shaddaa is freaking AMAZING! Like it's ten times better than what I pictured it was going to be. I know my hang out spot now. ;)

Launch day has officially landed. ;)

For what it's worth, Eurogamer Italy gave the game an 8/10.

"Star Wars: the Old Republic is a good MMORPG with lot of action and an awesome atmosphere. If you are tired of Azeroth, you´d better have a look at it. If you love Star Wars, well... get ready to say goodbye to your social life!"

The review is not in english though: http://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2011-12-20-videogiochi-star-wars-the-old-republic-review-recensione

For what it's worth, Eurogamer Italy gave the game an 8/10.

The review is not in english though: "Star Wars: the Old Republic is a good MMORPG with lot of action and an awesome atmosphere. If you are tired of Azeroth, you´d better have a look at it. If you love Star Wars, well... get ready to say goodbye to your social life!"

http://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2011-12-20-videogiochi-star-wars-the-old-republic-review-recensione

Demurest

Yeah I'm not really a Star Wars fan, don't know much more about it than your average person. I personally fall into the former group; I played WoW on and off for a few years and I quit playing altogether a long time ago.

I'm on holiday break from college at the moment so I wanted something to play in my free time and I decided to try something new with SWTOR because I've already burned myself out with WoW. Really enjoying it so far.

Im not a SW fan in the least. I havent even seen all the movies. Yet i am completely hooked on this game. IxX3xil3d0n3XxI

I'm glad this game has absolutely delivered for me. If I quit tomorrow I would have considered this my money's worth. I have certainly put more time into it than most other games already. Nice to see a MMO come out that I have *fun* playing...compared to the past failures over the years....(Rift, Aion, Age of Conan, DCUO, Champions, and Warhammer just to name a few). I played some of those for extended amounts of time, but I never had as much fun in them as I already have had in SWTOR. As of now, SWTOR is easily rivaling my favorite WoW moments.

I'm glad this game has absolutely delivered for me. If I quit tomorrow I would have considered this my money's worth. I have certainly put more time into it than most other games already. Nice to see a MMO come out that I have *fun* playing...compared to the past failures over the years....(Rift, Aion, Age of Conan, DCUO, Champions, and Warhammer just to name a few). I played some of those for extended amounts of time, but I never had as much fun in them as I already have had in SWTOR. As of now, SWTOR is easily rivaling my favorite WoW moments.

trijity