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

Launch Report:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/launch-report-star-wars/725334?

One of the smoothest (if not THE smoothest) I've ever seen.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]BTW, does space combat and upgrading ur ship do ANYTHING? Or is it just for fun? What I'm asking is, should I even bother...?wis3boi

The space missions are not only a great source for XP (10k xp in 3-4 minutes is great at level 16), but they also provide a good chance of pace. Do the missions once a day and you got a bit more variety to spice up the levelling.

SWTOR reaches 1 million registered accounts!

Whoot! Well deserved.

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

[QUOTE="bleacher6"]Thats always a good thing to hear :). Guess its time ive picked it up then.

IxX3xil3d0n3XxI

You need to get this game. It is simply awesome!

I was in early beta, and even though I was trashing it, I knew I was going to buy it anyway. (I'm an MMO whore). But they've improved the difficulty (beta was a breeze) and crushed many bugs and for the first time I am trying tradeskills and am loving every aspect of the game. I am the first to admit when I am wrong about something.

[QUOTE="IxX3xil3d0n3XxI"][QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

You need to get this game. It is simply awesome!

Johnny_Rock

I was in early beta, and even though I was trashing it, I knew I was going to buy it anyway. (I'm an MMO whore). But they've improved the difficulty (beta was a breeze) and crushed many bugs and for the first time I am trying tradeskills and am loving every aspect of the game. I am the first to admit when I am wrong about something.

What do you think of the companion system so far and who is your favorite companion?

I like 2V-R8, always wanted a robot that feared me, fits my character perfectly

As for the companion system itself, I like the idea, but I feel the execution was pretty lousy. We have very limited control of our companions, very little customization of them, and I personally think that almost each and every companion being class exclusive was just a bad idea.

I dont know if I am the only one, but I thought Guild Wars Nightfall handled companions much better. Still doesnt change the fact that companions are a big plus for this game, especially for healers like me.

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

[QUOTE="IxX3xil3d0n3XxI"] Werent you trashing the game pretty hard before release, or were you just joking? What made you change your thoughts? FelipeInside

I was in early beta, and even though I was trashing it, I knew I was going to buy it anyway. (I'm an MMO whore). But they've improved the difficulty (beta was a breeze) and crushed many bugs and for the first time I am trying tradeskills and am loving every aspect of the game. I am the first to admit when I am wrong about something.

Most MMO beta's ramp the difficulty up and then adjust down based on observation and feedback. That is what I was basically expecting with TOR. So I was thinking they were going to make it even easier... Glad I was wrong.

Did anyone's CC get charged when activating the game's free 30 days?

Did anyone's CC get charged when activating the game's free 30 days?

Steameffekt

No I didn't get charged. Also anyone know if you can RE purple mods to get Prototype mods? Or don't they exist?

I don't know why but I can't bring myself to buy the damn game! I played the beta quite a bit but I always got pulled back into EVE. I love the Star Wars universe. I love mmos ( been playing since EQ ) But something about this game just dosen't sit right. They focused so much on the dialogue and voice acting but it's complete crap compared to what Bioware usually brings to the table. The movement and controls are stiff, but that's what you get after playing WoW. Which is my #1 love about WoW. Character control is so smooth it almost seems flawless.

I just don't know what SWTOR brings to the table that other mmos don't. EVE's complexity and harshness weeds out the bad players from the good and keeps the trolling teenagers out. WoW's flawless polish makes it always enjoyable no matter if you're pve'ing, pvp'ing or just exploring.

How is this game gonna take me off the EVE CRACK?! I really want someone to convince me here!

( I'm a hardcore pvp'er )

I don't know why but I can't bring myself to buy the damn game! I played the beta quite a bit but I always got pulled back into EVE. I love the Star Wars universe. I love mmos ( been playing since EQ ) But something about this game just dosen't sit right. They focused so much on the dialogue and voice acting but it's complete crap compared to what Bioware usually brings to the table. The movement and controls are stiff, but that's what you get after playing WoW. Which is my #1 love about WoW. Character control is so smooth it almost seems flawless.

I just don't know what SWTOR brings to the table that other mmos don't. EVE's complexity and harshness weeds out the bad players from the good and keeps the trolling teenagers out. WoW's flawless polish makes it always enjoyable no matter if you're pve'ing, pvp'ing or just exploring.

How is this game gonna take me off the EVE CRACK?! I really want someone to convince me here!

( I'm a hardcore pvp'er )

Prexxus

You kind of echo how I feel. I come from Star Wars Galaxies

I don't know why but I can't bring myself to buy the damn game! I played the beta quite a bit but I always got pulled back into EVE. I love the Star Wars universe. I love mmos ( been playing since EQ ) But something about this game just dosen't sit right. They focused so much on the dialogue and voice acting but it's complete crap compared to what Bioware usually brings to the table. The movement and controls are stiff, but that's what you get after playing WoW. Which is my #1 love about WoW. Character control is so smooth it almost seems flawless.

I just don't know what SWTOR brings to the table that other mmos don't. EVE's complexity and harshness weeds out the bad players from the good and keeps the trolling teenagers out. WoW's flawless polish makes it always enjoyable no matter if you're pve'ing, pvp'ing or just exploring.

How is this game gonna take me off the EVE CRACK?! I really want someone to convince me here!

( I'm a hardcore pvp'er )

Prexxus

As far as my experience in PvP, it is absolutely amazing. Their is really a lot of depth and strategy behind these warzones. Huttball obviously being the stand out. A capture the flag where you can throw the flag to your allies? Allows for absolutely crazy coordination and skill. Voidstar also requiring a lot of coordination and teamwork (somewhat mimicking a BFBC2 Rush feel gametype). Alderan does too, but this particular warzone is tried and true and has been done in many MMO's before. (Alderan still personally being my favorite though, it is just a "hold the points" warzone.)

The bolster system for the most part works well, even at level 10 it is possible to kill a level 50. The only way you are really limited is that they have more talents/skills than you do, but what you do have will still hit hard. So far I gotta say, the classes appear to be fairly balanced. Bounty Hunters and Troopers seem to top charts, but it is solely for people allowing them to freecast. They are essentially glass cannons. I play a bounty hunter and if I get some melee in my grill, I got 2-3 tricks up my sleeve, otherwise I'm dead if so-called abilities are on cooldown.

Needless to say, the PvP is just fun, there is no other way to say it. I have a blast in every match I play win or lose. On my server during early access, if Sith played Republic, Sith auto-won. However, with the influx of new blood since release...now the matches seem to be 50/50, which I suppose is good, winning 100% of the time never seemed to get old though, but a challenge is welcome. Only aggravating thing is that you can not have a full premade, which I think is a poor choice. Playing with friends is always fun, and they took that out as far as warzones are concerned. (Although you can still have a 4-party). Haven't seen world PvP yet, despite being on a PvP server and having a level 32 and a level 26, but maybe I was at the wrong spots at the wrong times? /shrug.

[QUOTE="Prexxus"]

I don't know why but I can't bring myself to buy the damn game! I played the beta quite a bit but I always got pulled back into EVE. I love the Star Wars universe. I love mmos ( been playing since EQ ) But something about this game just dosen't sit right. They focused so much on the dialogue and voice acting but it's complete crap compared to what Bioware usually brings to the table. The movement and controls are stiff, but that's what you get after playing WoW. Which is my #1 love about WoW. Character control is so smooth it almost seems flawless.

I just don't know what SWTOR brings to the table that other mmos don't. EVE's complexity and harshness weeds out the bad players from the good and keeps the trolling teenagers out. WoW's flawless polish makes it always enjoyable no matter if you're pve'ing, pvp'ing or just exploring.

How is this game gonna take me off the EVE CRACK?! I really want someone to convince me here!

( I'm a hardcore pvp'er )

trijity

As far as my experience in PvP, it is absolutely amazing. Their is really a lot of depth and strategy behind these warzones. Huttball obviously being the stand out. A capture the flag where you can throw the flag to your allies? Allows for absolutely crazy coordination and skill. Voidstar also requiring a lot of coordination and teamwork (somewhat mimicking a BFBC2 Rush feel gametype). Alderan does too, but this particular warzone is tried and true and has been done in many MMO's before. (Alderan still personally being my favorite though, it is just a "hold the points" warzone.)

The bolster system for the most part works well, even at level 10 it is possible to kill a level 50. The only way you are really limited is that they have more talents/skills than you do, but what you do have will still hit hard. So far I gotta say, the classes appear to be fairly balanced. Bounty Hunters and Troopers seem to top charts, but it is solely for people allowing them to freecast. They are essentially glass cannons. I play a bounty hunter and if I get some melee in my grill, I got 2-3 tricks up my sleeve, otherwise I'm dead if so-called abilities are on cooldown.

Needless to say, the PvP is just fun, there is no other way to say it. I have a blast in every match I play win or lose. On my server during early access, if Sith played Republic, Sith auto-won. However, with the influx of new blood since release...now the matches seem to be 50/50, which I suppose is good, winning 100% of the time never seemed to get old though, but a challenge is welcome. Only aggravating thing is that you can not have a full premade, which I think is a poor choice. Playing with friends is always fun, and they took that out as far as warzones are concerned. (Although you can still have a 4-party). Haven't seen world PvP yet, despite being on a PvP server and having a level 32 and a level 26, but maybe I was at the wrong spots at the wrong times? /shrug.

How are the stealth classes fairing damage wise? I was thinking a Scoundrel but that healing kit makes me think they're gonna have a hard time balancing them and probably nerf the damage a bit too low for my liking.

Eh that's not good news for me =/ Not having world PvP KILLED WoW for me. I really hope it's just the almost impossibly unlucky circumstances for you. Scripted PvP is fun and all but it get's tiring fast. The only MMO that ever got battlegrounds right was DAOC imo. But that game had the best pvp in any mmo to date.

How are the stealth classes fairing damage wise? I was thinking a Scoundrel but that healing kit makes me think they're gonna have a hard time balancing them and probably nerf the damage a bit too low for my liking.

Prexxus

Stealth classes are fairing just fine, hell, as a BH I am having trouble with them. I think it is because I am missing some vital abilities to deal with them with my current level though. I wish I could say otherwise of world PvP, but I'd be lieing if I said I have seen much of it. I do know that I am looking forward to Ilum though. It is an endgame planet that has the sole design for world PvP. Since you played WoW, an operative healing is just like a ret pally healing. Sure you can do it, but you will go oom hellishly fast for minimal results. I do not think any damage will be nerfed for the sake of them having some heals.

I don't know why but I can't bring myself to buy the damn game! I played the beta quite a bit but I always got pulled back into EVE. I love the Star Wars universe. I love mmos ( been playing since EQ ) But something about this game just dosen't sit right. They focused so much on the dialogue and voice acting but it's complete crap compared to what Bioware usually brings to the table. The movement and controls are stiff, but that's what you get after playing WoW. Which is my #1 love about WoW. Character control is so smooth it almost seems flawless.

I just don't know what SWTOR brings to the table that other mmos don't. EVE's complexity and harshness weeds out the bad players from the good and keeps the trolling teenagers out. WoW's flawless polish makes it always enjoyable no matter if you're pve'ing, pvp'ing or just exploring.

How is this game gonna take me off the EVE CRACK?! I really want someone to convince me here!

( I'm a hardcore pvp'er )

Prexxus

[QUOTE="Prexxus"]

I don't know why but I can't bring myself to buy the damn game! I played the beta quite a bit but I always got pulled back into EVE. I love the Star Wars universe. I love mmos ( been playing since EQ ) But something about this game just dosen't sit right. They focused so much on the dialogue and voice acting but it's complete crap compared to what Bioware usually brings to the table. The movement and controls are stiff, but that's what you get after playing WoW. Which is my #1 love about WoW. Character control is so smooth it almost seems flawless.

I just don't know what SWTOR brings to the table that other mmos don't. EVE's complexity and harshness weeds out the bad players from the good and keeps the trolling teenagers out. WoW's flawless polish makes it always enjoyable no matter if you're pve'ing, pvp'ing or just exploring.

How is this game gonna take me off the EVE CRACK?! I really want someone to convince me here!

( I'm a hardcore pvp'er )

FelipeInside

Feel the same way im enjoying it almost lvl 16..Dont feel stiff to me..Ive tried every other mmorpg out there..It doesnt get boring like wow did..DOesnt get boring like conan did..Lord of the rings to me was shallow also..Maybe now lotro is better but back than ack..Star wars is a blast to play..Felipe wish you couldve come onto mind trick and join us..We are having a ton of fun..Have a tank a healer in myself and two different other dps characters to group with at all times..We are doin our origins class quests lot of fun..Shame tonights xmas eve hehe..

BTW PEOPLE HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE GLADESTONE FAMILY!!!!!May we have another strong year in video games..Bring on Reckoning baby ya..)..

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

I was in early beta, and even though I was trashing it, I knew I was going to buy it anyway. (I'm an MMO whore). But they've improved the difficulty (beta was a breeze) and crushed many bugs and for the first time I am trying tradeskills and am loving every aspect of the game. I am the first to admit when I am wrong about something.

Johnny_Rock

Most MMO beta's ramp the difficulty up and then adjust down based on observation and feedback. That is what I was basically expecting with TOR. So I was thinking they were going to make it even easier... Glad I was wrong.

I agree about the difficulty, the Beta was too easy. But now I find the difficulty to be just right. Much harder than WoW in its current state (you can actually die).

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I think Beta was supposed to be easy... they did it that way I think on purpose because it was more of a stress test.Maroxad

Most MMO beta's ramp the difficulty up and then adjust down based on observation and feedback. That is what I was basically expecting with TOR. So I was thinking they were going to make it even easier... Glad I was wrong.

I agree about the difficulty, the Beta was too easy. But now I find the difficulty to be just right. Much harder than WoW in its current state (you can actually die).

[QUOTE="Maroxad"]

[QUOTE="Johnny_Rock"]

Most MMO beta's ramp the difficulty up and then adjust down based on observation and feedback. That is what I was basically expecting with TOR. So I was thinking they were going to make it even easier... Glad I was wrong.

Elann2008

I agree about the difficulty, the Beta was too easy. But now I find the difficulty to be just right. Much harder than WoW in its current state (you can actually die).

Well I caved =/ Picking up the game later this afternoon :P

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="Maroxad"]

I agree about the difficulty, the Beta was too easy. But now I find the difficulty to be just right. Much harder than WoW in its current state (you can actually die).

Steameffekt

Agreed, part of me wonders why WoW even has levelling in the first place. It is so brief, and so tedious. At least SWTOR makes good use of the levelling experience, unlike WoW.

Got a level 21 Jedi Knight, level 9 Sith Inquisitor and a level 5 BH.

Very fun game, feels like a dream come tru... near endless KOTOR! :P

Well I caved =/ Picking up the game later this afternoon :P

Prexxus

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Prexxus"]

I don't know why but I can't bring myself to buy the damn game! I played the beta quite a bit but I always got pulled back into EVE. I love the Star Wars universe. I love mmos ( been playing since EQ ) But something about this game just dosen't sit right. They focused so much on the dialogue and voice acting but it's complete crap compared to what Bioware usually brings to the table. The movement and controls are stiff, but that's what you get after playing WoW. Which is my #1 love about WoW. Character control is so smooth it almost seems flawless.

I just don't know what SWTOR brings to the table that other mmos don't. EVE's complexity and harshness weeds out the bad players from the good and keeps the trolling teenagers out. WoW's flawless polish makes it always enjoyable no matter if you're pve'ing, pvp'ing or just exploring.

How is this game gonna take me off the EVE CRACK?! I really want someone to convince me here!

( I'm a hardcore pvp'er )

Gladestone1

Feel the same way im enjoying it almost lvl 16..Dont feel stiff to me..Ive tried every other mmorpg out there..It doesnt get boring like wow did..DOesnt get boring like conan did..Lord of the rings to me was shallow also..Maybe now lotro is better but back than ack..Star wars is a blast to play..Felipe wish you couldve come onto mind trick and join us..We are having a ton of fun..Have a tank a healer in myself and two different other dps characters to group with at all times..We are doin our origins class quests lot of fun..Shame tonights xmas eve hehe..

BTW PEOPLE HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE GLADESTONE FAMILY!!!!!May we have another strong year in video games..Bring on Reckoning baby ya..)..

Earlier in the thread I said I was playing a Jedi Sage, now I switched to Sith Shadow and I'm enjoying it more, love all the sarcasm my character throws at them npc, it's hilarous. Going light side, and I'm always trying to do the opposite thing a Sith would do - sure gives me entertainment.

I'm hoping in the coming weeks/months they'll fix the performance/fps issues a lot of people have been having including me. That would sure motivate me to keep playing after the first month, just to have a smooth gameplay experience.

Earlier in the thread I said I was playing a Jedi Sage, now I switched to Sith Shadow and I'm enjoying it more, love all the sarcasm my character throws at them npc, it's hilarous. Going light side, and I'm always trying to do the opposite thing a Sith would do - sure gives me entertainment.

I'm hoping in the coming weeks/months they'll fix the performance/fps issues a lot of people have been having including me. That would sure motivate me to keep playing after the first month, just to have a smooth gameplay experience.

Metaw

[QUOTE="Metaw"]

Earlier in the thread I said I was playing a Jedi Sage, now I switched to Sith Shadow and I'm enjoying it more, love all the sarcasm my character throws at them npc, it's hilarous. Going light side, and I'm always trying to do the opposite thing a Sith would do - sure gives me entertainment.

I'm hoping in the coming weeks/months they'll fix the performance/fps issues a lot of people have been having including me. That would sure motivate me to keep playing after the first month, just to have a smooth gameplay experience.

FelipeInside

No worries bro we have long que lines omg..Some times have to wait like 10 15 minutes to log in..Some times over 700 people in que..Hope they fix this its rediculas..Last night my friend an myself logged in right away was in shock but its the holidays so thats why..Lot of people not playing..Made lvl 16 so its cooling...Sage is fun isnt it )..Though im still guild hunting..What is kind of odd..Most of the time your in a guild in days on new mmorpgs..This time im waiting an seeing who is the biggest casual raiding guild..

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Metaw"]

Earlier in the thread I said I was playing a Jedi Sage, now I switched to Sith Shadow and I'm enjoying it more, love all the sarcasm my character throws at them npc, it's hilarous. Going light side, and I'm always trying to do the opposite thing a Sith would do - sure gives me entertainment.

I'm hoping in the coming weeks/months they'll fix the performance/fps issues a lot of people have been having including me. That would sure motivate me to keep playing after the first month, just to have a smooth gameplay experience.

Gladestone1

No worries bro we have long que lines omg..Some times have to wait like 10 15 minutes to log in..Some times over 700 people in que..Hope they fix this its rediculas..Last night my friend an myself logged in right away was in shock but its the holidays so thats why..Lot of people not playing..Made lvl 16 so its cooling...Sage is fun isnt it )..Though im still guild hunting..What is kind of odd..Most of the time your in a guild in days on new mmorpgs..This time im waiting an seeing who is the biggest casual raiding guild..

[QUOTE="Prexxus"]

Well I caved =/ Picking up the game later this afternoon :P

FelipeInside

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Prexxus"]

Well I caved =/ Picking up the game later this afternoon :P

Steameffekt

Still on the fence with getting the game. I was in the Beta and while i liked the story and cutscenes everything else was a bit poor. The combat didnt feel great, animations were poor and enemies didnt feel "alive" (many just stand on a spot with very little movement). Also theres the high price tag for just buying the game (£35-45), which i think is far too much especially since its an MMO with a subscription.

I'll probably wait for a few months too see what state its in, i do have a small feeling though that it will eventually end up like DCUO (Another MMO i spent £35 on and after 5 days i got very bored of).

Still on the fence with getting the game. I was in the Beta and while i liked the story and cutscenes everything else was a bit poor. The combat didnt feel great, animations were poor and enemies didnt feel "alive" (many just stand on a spot with very little movement). Also theres the high price tag for just buying the game (£35-45), which i think is far too much especially since its an MMO with a subscription.

I'll probably wait for a few months too see what state its in, i do have a small feeling though that it will eventually end up like DCUO (Another MMO i spent £35 on and after 5 days i got very bored of).

lambalot

Been playing SWTOR for the last few days. Got a Jedi Guardian to 27 and started leveling up an Inquisitor to 15 but stopped playing the Inq mainly because the people talking in general were ****. I'm going to start leveling an Imperial Agent and see how the class plays. Game is good so far but I can't speak for endgame content or its longevity.

One thing that I find annoying is the lag in PVP, just doesnt seem as smooth as WoW does, this is with 45ms and a GTX580, peformance just seems to be a bit crap in PVP.V4LENT1NE

[QUOTE="V4LENT1NE"]One thing that I find annoying is the lag in PVP, just doesnt seem as smooth as WoW does, this is with 45ms and a GTX580, peformance just seems to be a bit crap in PVP.SrpskiVojnik

Got a level 21 Jedi Knight, level 9 Sith Inquisitor and a level 5 BH.

Very fun game, feels like a dream come tru... near endless KOTOR! :P

kozzy1234

Do you play on Trask Ulgo? I noticed a guy called Kozzy there yesterday :P

can i play the game in single player like mass effect , and do the mission until finish the game ?alessandro2727

[QUOTE="alessandro2727"]can i play the game in single player like mass effect , and do the mission until finish the game ?FelipeInside

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="alessandro2727"]can i play the game in single player like mass effect , and do the mission until finish the game ?alessandro2727

Story can last days depending on how much time you have..How fast you can do your main class missions..Some are easy but very far..You have to fight your way there...Others are tough an require at least one more person preferably a healer to help..Friend and myself as im a sage are having no issues with our main misssions..Our pets are the dps most of the time in the group..Still having a blast as we go..