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

They really need to work on the textures.

Artekus

[QUOTE="Artekus"]

They really need to work on the textures.

DanielDust

Meh, It's one of the things that got on my nerves when looking at some of my character gear.

[QUOTE="DanielDust"][QUOTE="Artekus"]

They really need to work on the textures.

Artekus

Meh, It's one of the things that got on my nerves when looking at some of my character gear.

does anyone know why the regular pc digital version is temporary unavailable?

I was thinking of doing a pre-order and hopefully get early access but the site says the regular version is temporarily unavailable and i sure as hell dont wanna pony up for the deluxe version for trinkets that wont matter later.

I guess they cant cope with the demand and closed the order fore regular version but it think it really blows that they are forcing you to get the deluxe version if you want to try to get in today which looks suspicious....that really blows and is gimmicky if you ask me. already they are trying to squeeze you out of your money and the game is not even out...

anyone running into this also?

[QUOTE="lx_theo"][QUOTE="Steameffekt"] Yeah, I hope they cancel their pre-orders. TOR doesn't need a community like that. FelipeInside

I am still baffled at the "12 year old claims".. The jackasses and people who complain are the same "hardcore" that constantly post in forums with constant one ups-menship... In my experience its nto the casuals that ruin a community its the try hard hardcore peole that take it too seriously.

[QUOTE="IxX3xil3d0n3XxI"][QUOTE="Steameffekt"] Any major differences from beta?FelipeInside

AA has been removed from the settings!

They are going to implement it in a patch.

You can enable AA by adding this line to the client_settings.ini - "AntiAliasingLevel = 4" (without quotes)

Mine is set at 4. Haven't tried 8 yet but a lot of people have and it's been working great for them. Just having it set at 4 really helps the whole world come together graphically.

does anyone know why the regular pc digital version is temporary unavailable?

I was thinking of doing a pre-order and hopefully get early access but the site says the regular version is temporarily unavailable and i sure as hell dont wanna pony up for the deluxe version for trinkets that wont matter later.

I guess they cant cope with the demand and closed the order fore regular version but it think it really blows that they are forcing you to get the deluxe version if you want to try to get in today which looks suspicious....that really blows and is gimmicky if you ask me. already they are trying to squeeze you out of your money and the game is not even out...

anyone running into this also?

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="lx_theo"] Nah, I hope they quit after giving Bioware their money. It'd serve them right.sSubZerOo

I am still baffled at the "12 year old claims".. The jackasses and people who complain are the same "hardcore" that constantly post in forums with constant one ups-menship... In my experience its nto the casuals that ruin a community its the try hard hardcore peole that take it too seriously.

So, for those playing and based on what you've seen ...

Is SWTOR a 1) Buy 2) Not Buy 3) hold off until they polish the game?

Thanks!

So, for those playing and based on what you've seen ...

Is SWTOR a 1) Buy 2) Not Buy 3) hold off until they polish the game?

Thanks!

Major_9000

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Yes, I agree. "12 year old" is probably just the expression I used but I've come across BOTH.

Little boys in WoW who think they know it all and don't even know how to talk/write = 12 year olds

Hardcore gamers that punish you and call u noob and want u out of the party at the slightest mistake in a dungeon = Hardcore FanboysFelipeInside

So, for those playing and based on what you've seen ...

Is SWTOR a 1) Buy 2) Not Buy 3) hold off until they polish the game?

Thanks!

Major_9000

1. personally, it's qutie polished and very fun, imo.

So, for those playing and based on what you've seen ...

Is SWTOR a 1) Buy 2) Not Buy 3) hold off until they polish the game?

Thanks!

Major_9000

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

Yes, I agree. "12 year old" is probably just the expression I used but I've come across BOTH.

Little boys in WoW who think they know it all and don't even know how to talk/write = 12 year olds

Hardcore gamers that punish you and call u noob and want u out of the party at the slightest mistake in a dungeon = Hardcore FanboysInconsistancy

So, for those playing and based on what you've seen ...

Is SWTOR a 1) Buy 2) Not Buy 3) hold off until they polish the game?

Thanks!

Major_9000

1. personally, it's qutie polished and very fun, imo.

So, for those playing and based on what you've seen ...

Is SWTOR a 1) Buy 2) Not Buy 3) hold off until they polish the game?

Thanks!

Major_9000

Hopefully I get in tomorrow as well as everyone else. :)

If you still haven't gotten into Early Access, you WILL get into the game tomorrow if you pre-ordered before the last week of Novemeber. Everyone else.. Friday. :cry:

Source

I'm a few days late. Oh well.

If you still haven't gotten into Early Access, you WILL get into the game tomorrow if you pre-ordered before the last week of Novemeber. Everyone else.. Friday. :cry:

Source

I'm a few days late. Oh well.

Steameffekt

If you still haven't gotten into Early Access, you WILL get into the game tomorrow if you pre-ordered before the last week of Novemeber. Everyone else.. Friday. :cry:

Source

I'm a few days late. Oh well.

Steameffekt

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"]

If you still haven't gotten into Early Access, you WILL get into the game tomorrow if you pre-ordered before the last week of Novemeber. Everyone else.. Friday. :cry:

Source

I'm a few days late. Oh well.

FelipeInside

There is a God. I'm stoked. Thank you for the great news. :D

Cant wait to try teh game, luckily the new BF3 maps are just fantastic, played them for awhile today, totally forgot about waiting for The Old Republic email :P

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"]

If you still haven't gotten into Early Access, you WILL get into the game tomorrow if you pre-ordered before the last week of Novemeber. Everyone else.. Friday. :cry:

Source

I'm a few days late. Oh well.

Elann2008

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Steameffekt"]

If you still haven't gotten into Early Access, you WILL get into the game tomorrow if you pre-ordered before the last week of Novemeber. Everyone else.. Friday. :cry:

Source

I'm a few days late. Oh well.

Elann2008

There is a God. I'm stoked. Thank you for the great news. :D

Cant wait to try teh game, luckily the new BF3 maps are just fantastic, played them for awhile today, totally forgot about waiting for The Old Republic email :P

kozzy1234

i stand corrected on my previous comments. I was able to order the regular version of the game despite the site leading you to believe otherwise.Now all i have to do is download a 25 GB download and wait for my invite and then run around and see for myself.

cheers

[QUOTE="Elann2008"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I got in this morning and played with a friend for a couple of hours. Love how each person can choose a conversation option and it carries it forward. Great to see LAG is good for us Aussies (150ms-300ms), and the framerate issues have been fixed.Steameffekt

There is a God. I'm stoked. Thank you for the great news. :D

The beta had significant drops in framerates which were clearly visible to the naked eye.

The final game I played this morning had all the graphics options on HIGH (Max) and also AA at 2.... and it worked smoother than WoW.

[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

Cant wait to try teh game, luckily the new BF3 maps are just fantastic, played them for awhile today, totally forgot about waiting for The Old Republic email :P

Steameffekt

Wish I still had my KOTOR2 disc! :lol:

Been playing since tuesday and I am really enjoying it. Im currently lvl 19 but have not been in any flashpoints yet. Loved the pvp and cant wait to continue my class story with my bounty hunter. What level are you guys atm?

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

Cant wait to try teh game, luckily the new BF3 maps are just fantastic, played them for awhile today, totally forgot about waiting for The Old Republic email :P

kozzy1234

Wish I still had my KOTOR2 disc! :lol:

[QUOTE="Elann2008"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I got in this morning and played with a friend for a couple of hours. Love how each person can choose a conversation option and it carries it forward. Great to see LAG is good for us Aussies (150ms-300ms), and the framerate issues have been fixed.Steameffekt

There is a God. I'm stoked. Thank you for the great news. :D

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"][QUOTE="Elann2008"]

There is a God. I'm stoked. Thank you for the great news. :D

FelipeInside

The beta had significant drops in framerates which were clearly visible to the naked eye.

The final game I played this morning had all the graphics options on HIGH (Max) and also AA at 2.... and it worked smoother than WoW.

Ok... I know I'm gonna sound like a perv... Whatever, but is that you in your steam profile pic wiseboi? Joncon88

[QUOTE="Joncon88"]Ok... I know I'm gonna sound like a perv... Whatever, but is that you in your steam profile pic wiseboi? Steameffekt

I've decided I'm going to give this game a pass, at least in the beginning.

A few things went into my decision: One, I can't stand the lack of customization in the game. If I play a Jedi, I want to play the class my way(within reason). I don't think it's unreasonable to let me choose which kind of lightsaber I want to use, no matter what advanced class I choose. This also goes for blasters. There's no reason I shouldn't be able to choose whether I want to use a carbine, or a blaster-rifle as a bounty hunter. Bounty hunters didn't just use pistols, you know.

Second, I can't stand the iconic class path the developers took. Boba and Jango Fett were very unique. They were amongst a few bounty hunters who used jet packs. I can't get over the fact that every BH now gets to use a jetpack.

Third, wookiees aren't playable. Nothing is as iconic to the Star Wars universe as Wookiees. There's no reason they couldn't have implemented them.

Four, I think I pretty much burned myself out on the beta. I spent at least three months playing the s*** out of this game, and it just doesn't give me a thrill to play it anymore.

Fifth, and the most important, I simply don't have enough time to play this game. I used to be heavily into MMORPGs, but things have changed.

Anyway, I have no doubt it's going to be a great game, and maybe these problems will be addressed at some point.

Ok... I know I'm gonna sound like a perv... Whatever, but is that you in your steam profile pic wiseboi? Joncon88

[QUOTE="Joncon88"]Ok... I know I'm gonna sound like a perv... Whatever, but is that you in your steam profile pic wiseboi? wis3boi

I've decided I'm going to give this game a pass, at least in the beginning.

A few things went into my decision: One, I can't stand the lack of customization in the game. If I play a Jedi, I want to play the class my way(within reason). I don't think it's unreasonable to let me choose which kind of lightsaber I want to use, no matter what advanced class I choose. This also goes for blasters. There's no reason I shouldn't be able to choose whether I want to use a carbine, or a blaster-rifle as a bounty hunter. Bounty hunters didn't just use pistols, you know.

Second, I can't stand the iconic class path the developers took. Boba and Jango Fett were very unique. They were amongst a few bounty hunters who used jet packs. I can't get over the fact that every BH now gets to use a jetpack.

Third, wookiees aren't playable. Nothing is as iconic to the Star Wars universe as Wookiees. There's no reason they couldn't have implemented them.

Four, I think I pretty much burned myself out on the beta. I spent at least three months playing the s*** out of this game, and it just doesn't give me a thrill to play it anymore.

Fifth, and the most important, I simply don't have enough time to play this game. I used to be heavily into MMORPGs, but things have changed.

Anyway, I have no doubt it's going to be a great game, and maybe these problems will be addressed at some point.

airshocker

Very insightful. Although I agree on some points I would like to respond to some of your points.

Number one is Wookies. I agree it should be a playable race, heck maybe in a future expansion. But the only Wookies I remember from KOTOR were Zalbaar and that BH Wookie from Nar Shadaa in KOTOR2. I don't think it would fit the game to see Wookie Jedis and Commandos running around.

Number two. Although BH can use carbines and pistols, I agree it's a bit of a shame you have to change specializations to use them properly or use them if all.

I've decided I'm going to give this game a pass, at least in the beginning.

A few things went into my decision: One, I can't stand the lack of customization in the game. If I play a Jedi, I want to play the class my way(within reason). I don't think it's unreasonable to let me choose which kind of lightsaber I want to use, no matter what advanced class I choose. This also goes for blasters. There's no reason I shouldn't be able to choose whether I want to use a carbine, or a blaster-rifle as a bounty hunter. Bounty hunters didn't just use pistols, you know.

Second, I can't stand the iconic class path the developers took. Boba and Jango Fett were very unique. They were amongst a few bounty hunters who used jet packs. I can't get over the fact that every BH now gets to use a jetpack.

Third, wookiees aren't playable. Nothing is as iconic to the Star Wars universe as Wookiees. There's no reason they couldn't have implemented them.

Four, I think I pretty much burned myself out on the beta. I spent at least three months playing the s*** out of this game, and it just doesn't give me a thrill to play it anymore.

Fifth, and the most important, I simply don't have enough time to play this game. I used to be heavily into MMORPGs, but things have changed.

Anyway, I have no doubt it's going to be a great game, and maybe these problems will be addressed at some point.

airshocker

I think many of these complaints would be legit if not in the form of an MMO. The limitations to some of the customization you desire give meaning and reasoning to rolling a specific class. Which I feel is needed. As far as playable wookies, I completely agree in the sense that they need a more diverse race system besides.. "The purple human, the red human, the blind human, the human human", but I do not know if Wookie is a valid option. Since the game is boasting it's voice over's so much, a forever wookie whelp would be highly irritating after a few minutes.

Reason 4 and 5 are legit though, 3 months of any game can cause burn-out, and MMO's do take time for progression.

Very insightful. Although I agree on some points I would like to respond to some of your points.

Number one is Wookies. I agree it should be a playable race, heck maybe in a future expansion. But the only Wookies I remember from KOTOR were Zalbaar and that BH Wookie from Nar Shadaa in KOTOR2. I don't think it would fit the game to see Wookie Jedis and Commandos running around.

Number two. Although BH can use carbines and pistols, I agree it's a bit of a shame you have to change specializations to use them properly or use them if all.

Steameffekt

Well, there is more to Star Wars than just the video games. Chewbacca, for instance was in the movies, books AND a couple video games. Wookiee warriors exist in every facet. Chewbacca didn't start off as a smuggler, he was depicted as a warrior in RoTS.

BHs can only use pistols, or dual pistols. Which is egregiously inaccurate. Like I said, I dislike the ":conic" path they took with classes. It doesn't capture the vastness of Star Wars, to me.

I think many of these complaints would be legit if not in the form of an MMO. The limitations to some of the customization you desire give meaning and reasoning to rolling a specific class. Which I feel is needed. As far as playable wookies, I completely agree in the sense that they need a more diverse race system besides.. "The purple human, the red human, the blind human, the human human", but I do not know if Wookie is a valid option. Since the game is boasting it's voice over's so much, a forever wookie whelp would be highly irritating after a few minutes.

Reason 4 and 5 are legit though, 3 months of any game can cause burn-out, and MMO's do take time for progression.

trijity

Heard these excuses before. SWG had everything I just listed. It's far from impossible to implement anything I suggested.

A class has "meaning" by nature of the class, not the way a player chooses to customize. So I think the lack of customization is due to sheer laziness on the part of Bioware, which is a shame.

[QUOTE="trijity"]

I think many of these complaints would be legit if not in the form of an MMO. The limitations to some of the customization you desire give meaning and reasoning to rolling a specific class. Which I feel is needed. As far as playable wookies, I completely agree in the sense that they need a more diverse race system besides.. "The purple human, the red human, the blind human, the human human", but I do not know if Wookie is a valid option. Since the game is boasting it's voice over's so much, a forever wookie whelp would be highly irritating after a few minutes.

Reason 4 and 5 are legit though, 3 months of any game can cause burn-out, and MMO's do take time for progression.

airshocker

Heard these excuses before. SWG had everything I just listed. It's far from impossible to implement anything I suggested.

A class has "meaning" by nature of the class, not the way a player chooses to customize. So I think the lack of customization is due to sheer laziness on the part of Bioware, which is a shame.

Last time I noticed, SWG never boasted the voice overs SWTOR is. Also...last time I noticed...SWG aint doin too hot. (i.e. it dead)

Last time I noticed, SWG never boasted the voice overs SWTOR is. Also...last time I noticed...SWG aint doin too hot. (i.e. it dead)

trijity

You spoke of limitations, I showed you an MMORPG that had done everything I spoke of. What does what you just said have to do with the rebuttal I gave to you?

[QUOTE="Steameffekt"]

Very insightful. Although I agree on some points I would like to respond to some of your points.

Number one is Wookies. I agree it should be a playable race, heck maybe in a future expansion. But the only Wookies I remember from KOTOR were Zalbaar and that BH Wookie from Nar Shadaa in KOTOR2. I don't think it would fit the game to see Wookie Jedis and Commandos running around.

Number two. Although BH can use carbines and pistols, I agree it's a bit of a shame you have to change specializations to use them properly or use them if all.

airshocker

Well, there is more to Star Wars than just the video games. Chewbacca, for instance was in the movies, books AND a couple video games. Wookiee warriors exist in every facet. Chewbacca didn't start off as a smuggler, he was depicted as a warrior in RoTS.

BHs can only use pistols, or dual pistols. Which is egregiously inaccurate. Like I said, I dislike the ":conic" path they took with classes. It doesn't capture the vastness of Star Wars, to me.

[QUOTE="wis3boi"][QUOTE="Joncon88"]Ok... I know I'm gonna sound like a perv... Whatever, but is that you in your steam profile pic wiseboi? Steameffekt

I just hope latency over here in Asia would not be an issue when I finally get a copy of the US version on the 20th. :roll:

[QUOTE="airshocker"]

[QUOTE="trijity"]

I think many of these complaints would be legit if not in the form of an MMO. The limitations to some of the customization you desire give meaning and reasoning to rolling a specific class. Which I feel is needed. As far as playable wookies, I completely agree in the sense that they need a more diverse race system besides.. "The purple human, the red human, the blind human, the human human", but I do not know if Wookie is a valid option. Since the game is boasting it's voice over's so much, a forever wookie whelp would be highly irritating after a few minutes.

Reason 4 and 5 are legit though, 3 months of any game can cause burn-out, and MMO's do take time for progression.

trijity

Heard these excuses before. SWG had everything I just listed. It's far from impossible to implement anything I suggested.

A class has "meaning" by nature of the class, not the way a player chooses to customize. So I think the lack of customization is due to sheer laziness on the part of Bioware, which is a shame.

Last time I noticed, SWG never boasted the voice overs SWTOR is. Also...last time I noticed...SWG aint doin too hot. (i.e. it dead)

[QUOTE="trijity"]

Last time I noticed, SWG never boasted the voice overs SWTOR is. Also...last time I noticed...SWG aint doin too hot. (i.e. it dead)

airshocker

You spoke of limitations, I showed you an MMORPG that had done everything I spoke of. What does what you just said have to do with the rebuttal I gave to you?

I think you saying laziness may be a stretch. I mean more money went into this game than any other. As well years and years of development. I think they wanted to keep some distinctions between classes and this was one way they did it. Joncon88

Then it's even more shameful that customization and uniquity lost out to some developers idea of distinction. Settling for things being okay is laziness. The game would have been better if they took a page from SWG.