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

I can't wait to see the reaction when this game flops. I played the beta and it was the dullest MMO I've ever played. It wasn't terrible, but I had no urge or desire to play it for longer than a day which has never happened to me before with an MMO (usually I no-life them). The areas all feel dead and lifeless, abilities feel very similar to one another, there's very little visual difference between armors (even Bioware has freely admitted this when they explained why they didn't do color matching), and the voice acting is pretty annoying to sit through when you just want to hurry up and finish/start the quest.

Also, for those who will be playing the game, pick Republic as your faction. The Sith NEVER have any victories at any point in their storyline, all of their major characters die, no Republic characters ever die (except for one I think), and the Sith basically just get **** on throughout the entire story. So unless you like playing the role of a villain from a 1980s or 1990s children's cartoon ("I'll get you next time Batman!") you're probably going to hate playing Sith.

gameguy6700

Me and all my friends played and had a blast because this MMO actually has a story that draws you in. I don't see this game dying and I wonder what your reaction will be when it doesn't die or flop hard like you are hoping because you didn't enjoy it lol. Its true though if you are playing this game for PvP purely you will probably hate this game, but if you like stories then you will enjoy the game ^_^.

I can't wait to see the reaction when this game flops. I played the beta and it was the dullest MMO I've ever played. It wasn't terrible, but I had no urge or desire to play it for longer than a day which has never happened to me before with an MMO (usually I no-life them). The areas all feel dead and lifeless, abilities feel very similar to one another, there's very little visual difference between armors (even Bioware has freely admitted this when they explained why they didn't do color matching), and the voice acting is pretty annoying to sit through when you just want to hurry up and finish/start the quest.

Also, for those who will be playing the game, pick Republic as your faction. The Sith NEVER have any victories at any point in their storyline, all of their major characters die, no Republic characters ever die (except for one I think), and the Sith basically just get **** on throughout the entire story. So unless you like playing the role of a villain from a 1980s or 1990s children's cartoon ("I'll get you next time Batman!") you're probably going to hate playing Sith.

gameguy6700

Not for everyone, even though some think they know it through and through....

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[QUOTE="gunmaster55555"] Don't forget that WoW is a knock off of previous MMO's before it can't forget that!Lach0121

Don't forget every shooter is a knock off of DOOM, and Elder Scrolls is a knock off Catacombs3d(also id) :D

Actually wouldn't every shooter be a Wolfenstien knock off? I mean if we are going that route...

lol sorry couldn't resist.

[QUOTE="Inconsistancy"]

Don't forget every shooter is a knock off of DOOM, and Elder Scrolls is a knock off Catacombs3d(also id) :D

Actually wouldn't every shooter be a Wolfenstien knock off? I mean if we are going that route...

lol sorry couldn't resist.

I can't wait to see the reaction when this game flops. I played the beta and it was the dullest MMO I've ever played. It wasn't terrible, but I had no urge or desire to play it for longer than a day which has never happened to me before with an MMO (usually I no-life them). The areas all feel dead and lifeless, abilities feel very similar to one another, there's very little visual difference between armors (even Bioware has freely admitted this when they explained why they didn't do color matching), and the voice acting is pretty annoying to sit through when you just want to hurry up and finish/start the quest.

Also, for those who will be playing the game, pick Republic as your faction. The Sith NEVER have any victories at any point in their storyline, all of their major characters die, no Republic characters ever die (except for one I think), and the Sith basically just get **** on throughout the entire story. So unless you like playing the role of a villain from a 1980s or 1990s children's cartoon ("I'll get you next time Batman!") you're probably going to hate playing Sith.

gameguy6700

Doesn't have to be accurate, I doubt they're even planning on making an accurate representation and considering the kind of genre it is, fantasy, you can always go through a dimensional rift or something on a quest and go under Vader's command in the future for a quest or two, aid him against the jedi or the other way around :P.

DanielDust

Oh yes it does. Otherwise you'll have every SW nerd freaking out on the devs. There is no way you're going to see Vader in this game.

[QUOTE="gameguy6700"]

I can't wait to see the reaction when this game flops. I played the beta and it was the dullest MMO I've ever played. It wasn't terrible, but I had no urge or desire to play it for longer than a day which has never happened to me before with an MMO (usually I no-life them). The areas all feel dead and lifeless, abilities feel very similar to one another, there's very little visual difference between armors (even Bioware has freely admitted this when they explained why they didn't do color matching), and the voice acting is pretty annoying to sit through when you just want to hurry up and finish/start the quest.

Also, for those who will be playing the game, pick Republic as your faction. The Sith NEVER have any victories at any point in their storyline, all of their major characters die, no Republic characters ever die (except for one I think), and the Sith basically just get **** on throughout the entire story. So unless you like playing the role of a villain from a 1980s or 1990s children's cartoon ("I'll get you next time Batman!") you're probably going to hate playing Sith.

gunmaster55555

Me and all my friends played and had a blast because this MMO actually has a story that draws you in. I don't see this game dying and I wonder what your reaction will be when it doesn't die or flop hard like you are hoping because you didn't enjoy it lol. Its true though if you are playing this game for PvP purely you will probably hate this game, but if you like stories then you will enjoy the game ^_^.

If I can just interrupt this flame fest for a brief moment I'd like to add my own 2 cents on SWTOR to the pot.

I played during the big beta weekend and I think that it's a really polished game that innovates the MMO genre in terms of adding a ton of story content.

However it's also still very much a MMO and it has most of the traditional MMO trappings that you find in WoW or any of the other big MMO's of recent years.

I think that it's going to be an enjoyable game for people that are Star Wars fans or enjoy MMO's, but people looking for something completely new or fresh are probably going to end up disappointed.

I also wrote up a full post on my blog about my impressions from the beta, if you are interested in a more in depth look:

Old Republic Beta Impressions

If I can just interrupt this flame fest for a brief moment I'd like to add my own 2 cents on SWTOR to the pot.

I played during the big beta weekend and I think that it's a really polished game that innovates the MMO genre in terms of adding a ton of story content.

However it's also still very much a MMO and it has most of the traditional MMO trappings that you find in WoW or any of the other big MMO's of recent years.

I think that it's going to be an enjoyable game for people that are Star Wars fans or enjoy MMO's, but people looking for something completely new or fresh are probably going to end up disappointed.

I also wrote up a full post on my blog about my impressions from the beta, if you are interested in a more in depth look:

Old Republic Beta Impressions

Technomancer82

[QUOTE="gunmaster55555"]

[QUOTE="gameguy6700"]

I can't wait to see the reaction when this game flops. I played the beta and it was the dullest MMO I've ever played. It wasn't terrible, but I had no urge or desire to play it for longer than a day which has never happened to me before with an MMO (usually I no-life them). The areas all feel dead and lifeless, abilities feel very similar to one another, there's very little visual difference between armors (even Bioware has freely admitted this when they explained why they didn't do color matching), and the voice acting is pretty annoying to sit through when you just want to hurry up and finish/start the quest.

Also, for those who will be playing the game, pick Republic as your faction. The Sith NEVER have any victories at any point in their storyline, all of their major characters die, no Republic characters ever die (except for one I think), and the Sith basically just get **** on throughout the entire story. So unless you like playing the role of a villain from a 1980s or 1990s children's cartoon ("I'll get you next time Batman!") you're probably going to hate playing Sith.

gameguy6700

Me and all my friends played and had a blast because this MMO actually has a story that draws you in. I don't see this game dying and I wonder what your reaction will be when it doesn't die or flop hard like you are hoping because you didn't enjoy it lol. Its true though if you are playing this game for PvP purely you will probably hate this game, but if you like stories then you will enjoy the game ^_^.

[QUOTE="gunmaster55555"]

[QUOTE="gameguy6700"]

I can't wait to see the reaction when this game flops. I played the beta and it was the dullest MMO I've ever played. It wasn't terrible, but I had no urge or desire to play it for longer than a day which has never happened to me before with an MMO (usually I no-life them). The areas all feel dead and lifeless, abilities feel very similar to one another, there's very little visual difference between armors (even Bioware has freely admitted this when they explained why they didn't do color matching), and the voice acting is pretty annoying to sit through when you just want to hurry up and finish/start the quest.

Also, for those who will be playing the game, pick Republic as your faction. The Sith NEVER have any victories at any point in their storyline, all of their major characters die, no Republic characters ever die (except for one I think), and the Sith basically just get **** on throughout the entire story. So unless you like playing the role of a villain from a 1980s or 1990s children's cartoon ("I'll get you next time Batman!") you're probably going to hate playing Sith.

gameguy6700

Me and all my friends played and had a blast because this MMO actually has a story that draws you in. I don't see this game dying and I wonder what your reaction will be when it doesn't die or flop hard like you are hoping because you didn't enjoy it lol. Its true though if you are playing this game for PvP purely you will probably hate this game, but if you like stories then you will enjoy the game ^_^.

Is it safe to preorder this game if I like the mass effect games and I enjoyed wow on and off for 5 years? Is this game only good for people who like making lots of alts or will it have good endgame?

Is it safe to preorder this game if I like the mass effect games and I enjoyed wow on and off for 5 years? Is this game only good for people who like making lots of alts or will it have good endgame?

siriusbusiness

Is it safe to preorder this game if I like the mass effect games and I enjoyed wow on and off for 5 years? Is this game only good for people who like making lots of alts or will it have good endgame?

siriusbusiness

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Is it safe to preorder this game if I like the mass effect games and I enjoyed wow on and off for 5 years? Is this game only good for people who like making lots of alts or will it have good endgame?

Steameffekt

would you immdiantly make a new character once you finish the story on your one toon, or is endgame enough content to not have the need to make more toons.

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"][QUOTE="siriusbusiness"]

Is it safe to preorder this game if I like the mass effect games and I enjoyed wow on and off for 5 years? Is this game only good for people who like making lots of alts or will it have good endgame?

siriusbusiness

would you immdiantly make a new character once you finish the story on your one toon, or is endgame enough content to not have the need to make more toons.

And the presentation, at least of the lower level content, is much better in general, instead of heading to Dragon Soul for no reason(in wow) maybe it'll actually feel like there's a reason. (yes, I get I'm killing Deathwing and saving Azeroth, but the game fails to make me care to see beyond the epics)

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[QUOTE="Steameffekt"] For me, from what I have played. It seems like the game where you make one toon and stick with it until you're done. Each class has a unique storyline and progression. Inconsistancy

would you immdiantly make a new character once you finish the story on your one toon, or is endgame enough content to not have the need to make more toons.

And the presentation, at least of the lower level content, is much better in general, instead of heading to Dragon Soul for no reason(in wow) maybe it'll actually feel like there's a reason. (yes, I get I'm killing Deathwing and saving Azeroth, but the game fails to make me care to see beyond the epics)

I think I am going to preorder this game tomorow now. I never watched the star wars movies until today, which is almost unheard of. I have seen the first 3 already and I am really enjoying the world. Last question, can I preload if I buy on origin?

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[QUOTE="siriusbusiness"]

would you immdiantly make a new character once you finish the story on your one toon, or is endgame enough content to not have the need to make more toons.

siriusbusiness

And the presentation, at least of the lower level content, is much better in general, instead of heading to Dragon Soul for no reason(in wow) maybe it'll actually feel like there's a reason. (yes, I get I'm killing Deathwing and saving Azeroth, but the game fails to make me care to see beyond the epics)

I think I am going to preorder this game tomorow now. I never watched the star wars movies until today, which is almost unheard of. I have seen the first 3 already and I am really enjoying the world. Last question, can I preload if I buy on origin?

Who the hell would want to play a jedi over a bounty-hunter/sith/imperial trooper?

Who the hell would want to play a jedi over a bounty-hunter/sith/imperial trooper?

Socijalisticka

Who the hell would want to play a jedi over a bounty-hunter/sith/imperial trooper?

Socijalisticka

Is it safe to preorder this game if I like the mass effect games and I enjoyed wow on and off for 5 years? Is this game only good for people who like making lots of alts or will it have good endgame?

siriusbusiness

[QUOTE="Socijalisticka"]

Who the hell would want to play a jedi over a bounty-hunter/sith/imperial trooper?

Steameffekt

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"][QUOTE="Socijalisticka"]

Who the hell would want to play a jedi over a bounty-hunter/sith/imperial trooper?

Elann2008

Jedi knight and Republic trooper for me for my first ones.

Jedi knight because I just love LOVE David Hayter's voice.

Republic Trooper, because I feel it will prolly be the least entertaining, and since I am going to play all classes and whatnot, I would like the game to get progressively better, Class wise.

Just preordered, jedi sage is looking pretty fun, I just hope they are not forced to heal at endgame.

few more days till early access oh boy :P

Does it hav a monthly fee like wow and other mmorpgs?

Does it hav a monthly fee like wow and other mmorpgs?

alan_carter

few more days till early access oh boy :P

kozzy1234

[QUOTE="alan_carter"]

Does it hav a monthly fee like wow and other mmorpgs?

Steameffekt

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"][QUOTE="alan_carter"]

Does it hav a monthly fee like wow and other mmorpgs?

alan_carter

Truth be told, I find that these $15 mmo subscriptions honestly save me money. It makes these Steam deals a whole lot loss enticing. :)

[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

few more days till early access oh boy :P

Steameffekt

me to, but hey we can hope

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"][QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

few more days till early access oh boy :P

kozzy1234

me to, but hey we can hope

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

white_wolf922

Truth be told, I find that these $15 mmo subscriptions honestly save me money. It makes these Steam deals a whole lot loss enticing. :)

trijity

[QUOTE="white_wolf922"]

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

Steameffekt

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[QUOTE="Steameffekt"] Hope I get in on the 13th but it's extremly unlikely at this point. :Pwhite_wolf922

me to, but hey we can hope

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

So u have to GET IN? I thought it was automatic if u preoreded?

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"][QUOTE="alan_carter"]

Does it hav a monthly fee like wow and other mmorpgs?

alan_carter

[QUOTE="white_wolf922"]

[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

me to, but hey we can hope

FelipeInside

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

So u have to GET IN? I thought it was automatic if u preoreded?

[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"] Hope I get in on the 13th but it's extremly unlikely at this point. :Pwhite_wolf922

me to, but hey we can hope

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

[QUOTE="alan_carter"][QUOTE="Steameffekt"] Sure does. $15 per month. IxX3xil3d0n3XxI

Sureeeeeeeeee...

And I really hope ur character's name isn't the same as ur one on this forum... :)

[QUOTE="white_wolf922"]

[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

me to, but hey we can hope

FelipeInside

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

So u have to GET IN? I thought it was automatic if u preoreded?

[QUOTE="IxX3xil3d0n3XxI"][QUOTE="alan_carter"] Hah, that's expensive bud!FelipeInside

Sureeeeeeeeee...

And I really hope ur character's name isn't the same as ur one on this forum... :)

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

[QUOTE="white_wolf922"]

I ordered on the first day they became availableand I'm not even sure I'll get in. I thought I would, until I heard all those people on the forum who ordered the game 10 minutes after it went live. Knowing my luck, I won't get in till the 15th either.

Elann2008

So u have to GET IN? I thought it was automatic if u preoreded?

1. Correct.

2. Yes, you will get an email with scheduled date and time. Until then will your "PLAY" button be click-able. Right now, it is greyed out.

3. Your free 30 day trial should start on the 20th. Early access is a separate 7 days, granted, not all of us will get to play all 7 days.

1. Correct.

2. Yes, you will get an email with scheduled date and time. Until then will your "PLAY" button be click-able. Right now, it is greyed out.

3. Your free 30 day trial should start on the 20th. Early access is a separate 7 days, granted, not all of us will get to play all 7 days.

Elann2008