FA Discussion => Non-VR Games => Topic started by: Subb on June 07, 2009, 07:02:59 am
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on June 07, 2009, 07:02:59 am
As many of you know, SW:TOR is an MMO being created by Bioware (need I say more?). The game takes place in the Star Wars galaxy approximately three hundred years after the events of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Why am I so excited about this game? Well I wasn't until I read this - 'Traditionally MMOs are built on three pillars; Exploration, Combat, and Progression. BioWare and LucasArts believe there is a fourth pillar: Story. Our mission is to create the best story-driven games in the world. We believe that the compelling, interactive storylines in Star Wars: The Old Republic are a significant innovation to MMOs and will offer an entertainment experience unlike any other'. Sounds good, eh? Your character will effect the environment around you and the character following you (I guess via a similar system like KOTOR2's Influence system).
Will I be able to play on the Light or Dark side of the Force?
Yes, during character selection you will align with the Republic or the Sith Empire. In addition, throughout the game you will also be faced with many decisions which can change your path down the Light or Dark side of the Force.
When does SW:TOR happen, in relation to the Movies?
It takes place more than 3,500 years before the rise of Darth Vader. So, there's a shit load of room to play around in with this vastly un-explored era.
Sooo.... how does this relate to SW:KOTOR??
At the conclusion of the Jedi Civil War in KOTOR, Revan disappeared into unknown space in search of a great threat to the Republic, an expanding Sith Empire led by a mysterious Emperor who planned vengeance for his ancient Jedi enemies. Revan never returned from unknown space, but the Sith Empire did, kicking off a war with the Republic that lasted for decades. Now, despite the uneasy truce created by the Treaty of Coruscant, the tension among the divided star systems is threatening to once again tear the galaxy apart.
I am saddened about this - I would've loved it if there was a KOTOR 3 to finish the storyline and THEN they could've done this MMO.
Will any KOTOR Characters be in the Game?
Well, it is 300 years AFTER the series, so most probably no. However, many of their descendants will be part of SW:TOR. Some droids can last a long time as well, meatbag.
What classes are there in SW:TOR?
They're being revealed one by one, so details are short. But, we can assume that there's definately going to be Jedi and Sith archetypes. Trooper (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/trooper) and Bounty Hunter (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/bounty-hunter) have been confirmed.
More Info please, KthxBye
.... fine. Here's a timeline narration... pretty cool (there are 2 stories at the moment) (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/timeline), story telling trailer (http://swtor.com/media/trailers/video-documentary-2), webcomic (http://swtor.com/media/webcomic/)
Anything else that's truely awesome?
Oh, shit. Yeah (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjhJcm-lpjc) << I swear that's better than the entire saga.
Discuss.... anyone else thinking of playing this?
There's no release date as of yet but it's ETA is 2010.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: ZephixLeer (Zephic) on June 07, 2009, 09:09:33 am
They've also confirmed smuggler as a light-side class. For whatever reason, it isn't officially up, but you can find talk of it all over the forums if you look hard enough. I could have sworn i even saw a holonet entry for it... I'll post a link if i find it again, but you can find an entry about a smuggler that breaks the mandalorian blockade with help from the republic as well as talk of a smuggler "cover" system that will be in place.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on June 07, 2009, 12:07:00 pm
Yeah - that's in the timeline link I posted (the smuggler breaking the blockade). I would've thought that Smuggler would definately be a class. Word on the street is that there are loads of different classes available and sub-classes like Jedi Guardian/Sentinel/Consular etc.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Setun on June 07, 2009, 12:23:28 pm
Hmm...if the Jedi / Sith combat systems look decently fluid I'd try them out. Otherwise for sure I'm going with one of the soldier classes.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: likwidtek on June 07, 2009, 12:31:42 pm
What's the meat and potatoes of the game? Skill based like SWG or levels? Sandbox or theme park? Open pvp?
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: ZephixLeer (Zephic) on June 07, 2009, 04:37:00 pm
It looks to be more themepark than sandbox, but I'd imagine it's "meat and potatoes" is story. The replayability will be immense considering each class has its own storyarch and ability to choose light/dark.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on June 07, 2009, 05:42:17 pm
Details are a little sketchy, so I don't know. PvP is a deffo - even if it means certain areas/planets. I'm seriously looking forward to alignment - you can decide to kill your captain if you're a Sith but if you do so, a replacement captain will be shipped in who has less experience than his/her predecessor and so fucks up.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on June 07, 2009, 05:49:31 pm
This game interests me mainly due to their focus on story. MxO was the perfect combination of competitive PvP and story, especially during the live events. Darkfall has the PvP without the story, and I find I'm desperately missing it, trying to hold on to my own justifications for the PvP.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on June 08, 2009, 05:58:04 am
Quote from: "Tbone"
This game interests me mainly due to their focus on story. MxO was the perfect combination of competitive PvP and story, especially during the live events. Darkfall has the PvP without the story, and I find I'm desperately missing it, trying to hold on to my own justifications for the PvP.
I was sold at 'Bioware'. Their story making is the best, hands down and Star Wars is one th best stories told, hands down. Imagine taking whole worlds for your faction? Uggghhh - I want this game now :(
On a side note, does anyone read SW novels at all? Are they any good? Can anyone recommend one or two for me? I'm thinking of buying a few.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Erathaol on June 08, 2009, 09:23:09 pm
Quote
On a side note, does anyone read SW novels at all? Are they any good? Can anyone recommend one or two for me? I'm thinking of buying a few.
The Rogue Squadron books by Michael Stackpole are AMAZING. I greatly enjoy Stackpole as a writer, and I'm a huge fan of Wedge Antilles and the starfighter dogfights in the movies so it's a great fit. There's also the Wraith Squadron books in the same series by Aaron Alliston, and while they are enjoyable in their own way, they're quite a bit different than Stackpole's style. Other than those, though, I avoid most of the Star Wars books as their seem far too "fanfic-y" for my tastes.
So yes, I highly recommend the X-Wing series if you're interested in reading SW novels. You won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Adad on June 08, 2009, 09:27:20 pm
When I was younger I read a handful. I recommend the Han Solo Trilogy and the Bounty Hunter chronicles.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: likwidtek on June 08, 2009, 11:00:41 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
Quote from: "Tbone"
This game interests me mainly due to their focus on story. MxO was the perfect combination of competitive PvP and story, especially during the live events. Darkfall has the PvP without the story, and I find I'm desperately missing it, trying to hold on to my own justifications for the PvP.
I was sold at 'Bioware'. Their story making is the best, hands down and Star Wars is one th best stories told, hands down. Imagine taking whole worlds for your faction? Uggghhh - I want this game now :(
On a side note, does anyone read SW novels at all? Are they any good? Can anyone recommend one or two for me? I'm thinking of buying a few.
Start with the Jedi Academy Trilogy!
* Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson * Dark Apprentice by Kevin J. Anderson * Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: likwidtek on June 08, 2009, 11:11:46 pm
Also this comic is where Luke actually joined the darkside! http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Empire
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: ZephixLeer (Zephic) on June 09, 2009, 01:27:17 am
Dark Empire looks good, for sure. However, I'm not sure I like the idea that Luke Skywalker is so easily turned after the events of his father's death. That was what really haunted him and even made him consider the dark side.
Not to mention, the prophecy was always that Anakin (AKA Vader) would bring balance to the force. It was just through his death that he was to have brought balance.
So, it seems prophecies mean very little in the Star Wars universe, I guess. Either way, I'm sure it'd be a great read.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Jeyk on June 09, 2009, 01:36:57 am
As Adad mentioned, the Hans Solo Trilogy was great; also, I hear that "The Hand of Thrawn" trilogy is a good read.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Threa
Post by: Ash on June 09, 2009, 10:33:48 am
Quote from: "Sharpek"
So, it seems prophecies mean very little in the Star Wars universe, I guess. Either way, I'm sure it'd be a great read.
It's not that prophecies mean so little, it's that a continued revenue stream means much more.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official T
Post by: Subb on June 09, 2009, 11:10:10 am
I read an interesting fact that Lucas showed up drunk to direct some of the scenes in the prequels. I can't wait 'til they reveal the Jedi/Sith class. It's the first game that's made me contemplate join the 'evil' side.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Setun on June 09, 2009, 12:22:22 pm
Anakin did bring 'balance' to the force by nearly destroying all Jedi. Thing about his prophecy is that's all there was to it. Whenever someone 'brings balance to the force', all that means in the end is that there's going to be an equal number of Jedi and Sith. So Luke going to the Dark Side isn't so far fetched once you know about what happens later (would give slight details but don't want to ruin it for anyone).
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Threa
Post by: Subb on June 11, 2009, 09:02:54 am
Quote from: "Erathaol"
I'm a huge fan of Wedge Antilles and the starfighter dogfights in the movies so it's a great fit.
The actor who plays Wedge Antilles is actually Ewan McGregor's Uncle. << Fact of the day :D
Also, I'm going to take Likwid's advice and buy the Jedi Academy Trilogy (being an avid JA game fan - I completed it for the 4th time last night).
How many of you are actually seriously considering playing this game? I for one and going to pre-order the shit out of this game.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official T
Post by: Adad on June 11, 2009, 11:30:02 am
Im in for this game for sure, not that it will be out anytime soon...
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Offici
Post by: Subb on June 11, 2009, 12:03:38 pm
Quote from: "Adad"
I'm in for this game for sure, not that it will be out anytime soon...
Good man :) Well... 2010... Beta testing maybe sooner. I can't wait >.<
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Of
Post by: likwidtek on June 11, 2009, 01:43:40 pm
I'm up for trying it out. I couldn't be a card carying star wars fan and not try it.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Of
Post by: Subb on June 11, 2009, 04:05:07 pm
What would you be; Sith or Jedi?
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Of
Post by: Adad on June 11, 2009, 04:23:56 pm
Jedi
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Of
Post by: Erathaol on June 11, 2009, 05:10:49 pm
I'm playing it for sure.
I'm going Jedi all the way; I just CAN'T play as a bad guy in any MMO. It's just not physically possible. Besides, the hero always wins and gets the girl in the end.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Threa
Post by: ArchNemesis on June 11, 2009, 11:00:45 pm
Quote from: "likwidtek"
Also this comic is where Luke actually joined the darkside! http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Empire
I have that comic!!
It's so crazy!! I'll post scans if anyone REALLY wants it.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official T
Post by: Subb on June 13, 2009, 04:32:35 am
Smuggler class has been revealed officially. (http://swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/smuggler)
Apparently you cannot switch factions once you start playing. BUT you can be a dark sider on the Republics side and a light sider of the Sith Empire side... which'll be interesting.
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Post by: Subb on July 03, 2009, 05:02:18 pm
New update - Mandalorians and webcomic issue.
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Post by: Subb on July 06, 2009, 08:03:26 am
I was reading PC Gamer yesterday and there was a 6 page preview of SWTOR. One sentence caught my attention during an interview with one of the Devs. It reads:
The game is playable. We have a server up and running, we can play the game at home."
Ooooo - don't be suprised if this baby comes out Q4 2009.
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Post by: Subb on July 17, 2009, 04:55:59 pm
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Offici
Post by: Tbone on July 17, 2009, 07:38:59 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
The game is playable. We have a server up and running, we can play the game at home."
Ooooo - don't be suprised if this baby comes out Q4 2009.
Having a game "playable" and being "near complete" is two very different things, especially a game like this that is bragging about so much content. Playable means maybe they've completed half of one city, got the code working for a few mobs that they've plopped down, and have the basics of movement and combat going for one style of combat. I'm thinking, if we're lucky, Q3 of 2010, though their it seems like they have a massive amount of people working on it, so it could be sooner. They still have a LOT of information to release on the game, and they seem to be doing it in small increments, so until we know all of the playable classes and the different planets and how PvP is going to work - all the scraps they throw at you to keep you happy while you wait - I wouldn't be looking to see a release date in the near future.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Of
Post by: Subb on October 09, 2009, 11:46:31 am
On a related note, we're working on a graphic novel of sorts, definitely looking for some real republic guilds to be featured as our enemies rather than continuing to make up fictional "bad guys".
FA, collective, you guys interested? For ol' times story sake http://www.swtordiv6.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1055
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Post by: Subb on October 12, 2009, 12:03:03 pm
Quote from: "Fuse"
On the Collective thread someone from old days of Illuminati asked about Replic folks willing to be their alters in a 'graphic novel'.
On a related note, we're working on a graphic novel of sorts, definitely looking for some real republic guilds to be featured as our enemies rather than continuing to make up fictional "bad guys".
FA, collective, you guys interested? For ol' times story sake http://www.swtordiv6.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1055
I'm up for it!
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Repub
Post by: Tbone on October 12, 2009, 03:30:45 pm
Replied. Thanks for pointing it out. It'll be fun to be interacting with some of the same people.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Repub
Post by: Subb on October 21, 2009, 06:48:47 am
Has anyone heard when they're telling people if they're into Beta Testing?
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Repub
Post by: Tbone on October 21, 2009, 08:56:51 am
Beta signups haven't even started yet. The signup that they currently have is for "very limited play testing" of specific functions of the game. They made it very clear that it is NOT a Beta test.
In other words, sometime late next year I would guess :-P
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Repub
Post by: Heironymus on October 21, 2009, 10:11:35 am
So.. as a general question.. if you are going Jedi.. and lightsaber blade color is players choice.. what color will you make your blade? I personally want to make it black(ish) like using black diamond kinda.. give it a dark purple black glow to it.. :) I like KOTOR's blade making method.. combining three stones each one changing either the color or the features of the blade. (ie a pearl made it stronger against armor)
Sorry.. didnt feel like I should make my own thread for this so I am posting it here..
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Repub
Post by: Subb on October 21, 2009, 11:34:29 am
I believe a black lightsaber is canonically incorrect since Black is the absence of all light and color, and Lightsabers emit light... would be nice though. I'm gonna go for blue - traditional and shows that I wanna go down the Guardian path.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old Repub
Post by: Fuse on October 21, 2009, 11:54:35 am
Perhaps a blacklight, and we can all fight in tie-dyed t shirts and listen to Bob Marley.
I'm thinking of changing up my color choice for this game. If not, it'll be the expected green.
Title: Re: Star Wars: The Old R
Post by: Subb on October 24, 2009, 08:41:39 am
Quote from: "Tbone"
Beta signups haven't even started yet. The signup that they currently have is for "very limited play testing" of specific functions of the game. They made it very clear that it is NOT a Beta test.
In other words, sometime late next year I would guess :-P
Ooo, in that case. Does anyone know when the "very limited play testing" begins? :p
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on October 30, 2009, 07:56:25 am
Jedi Knight, Defender of the Republic is announced! (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/jedi-knight)
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Adad on November 02, 2009, 08:50:15 pm
The Jedi Knights finally revealed!
Check out the new Adad here: http://swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/jedi-knight?sourceid=eag615
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on November 02, 2009, 09:15:05 pm
Yeah, Subb posted that above you about 4 days ago. Good try, though!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Adad on November 02, 2009, 11:57:01 pm
d'oh. I just got the email from them today...
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on November 06, 2009, 07:30:49 am
Here's the writer talking about the story challenges of making the Jedi Knight. (http://swtor.com/news/blog/20091106_001)
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Ash on November 06, 2009, 12:19:47 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
Here's the writer talking about the story challenges of making the Jedi Knight. (http://swtor.com/news/blog/20091106_001)
So the million dollar question is, as a faction will we be the kind which upholds the true virtues of the jedi and use only logic and reason to guide our decisions; or do we lay the smack down on the sith as the renegade's who have no problem with a little wetwork?
I'm leaning toward the latter.
Bottom line we should come to an agreement as a whole on which way to go, because it looks like in this game it will truly make a difference.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tecknik on November 06, 2009, 01:26:24 pm
I agree with Yotogi, I'm gonna be the 'fuck everything' Jedi; metaphorically and... uh... physically >.<. Nothing screams 'BAD ASS' more than a Jedi who doesn't abide to the rules given to him/her.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Fuse on November 06, 2009, 04:26:32 pm
/touchearpeice
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Orphaeus on November 13, 2009, 11:15:21 am
Quote from: "Yotogi"
Quote from: "Subb"
Here's the writer talking about the story challenges of making the Jedi Knight. (http://swtor.com/news/blog/20091106_001)
So the million dollar question is, as a faction will we be the kind which upholds the true virtues of the jedi and use only logic and reason to guide our decisions; or do we lay the smack down on the sith as the renegade's who have no problem with a little wetwork?
I'm leaning toward the latter.
Bottom line we should come to an agreement as a whole on which way to go, because it looks like in this game it will truly make a difference.
Agreed, it's way more our "style" to be the renegade/rebel. We can certainly do so while maintaining out professionalism and flair, we don't have to be the Templars of SWTOR to stay true to our playstyle. However, one minor conflict with that playstyle is the lore of the SW universe (at least as far as the movies and main media portrays it). As a Jedi in Star Wars you are either righteous and meditative, or you are (or eventually will become) a sith. In order to play as the "I'll do what I want" Jedi, we have to take that into account, because according to Lucas, any remotely corrupting influence can turn one to the dark side, and we're trying to stay blue.
I am by no means saying that it's impossible, infact I look forward to the challenge, but I am saying that it could build some contradictions if we don't plan ahead. To summarize though, my vote is the same as Yotogi's, because I like being a badass.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Heironymus on November 13, 2009, 12:16:11 pm
I mean if you compare it to MxO we remained faithful to Zion at all times and did whatever it took for the greater good of Zion. We didn't join the Kid when he started his fanaticism which I think would be similar to following the Jedi code and council to the letter... We are more the grey area that gets things done as long as it benefits the greater good.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on November 24, 2009, 07:13:51 am
The last two classes are revealed. Hm, interesting... (http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=2001929#edit2001929)
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Orphaeus on November 24, 2009, 10:31:50 pm
So to compare it to WoW, the Consulars play as the "mage" archetype of SWTOR, with the Inquisitors serving as their counterparts. From what I understand, they study the force for it's own sake rather than using it to accompany their light saber skills.
Thus, assuming I interpreted it correctly, Jedi Knight = Paladin, Jedi Consular = Priest/Mage?
Sounds fun!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Setun on November 25, 2009, 08:00:17 am
Going by lightside, it could be broken down like this:
Trooper = tank Jedi Knight = 'monk' class (i.e. is an agility tank, but are also good dps too) Jedi Consular = mage / healer Smuggler = dps
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on November 25, 2009, 01:14:52 pm
The JK seems more like a Tank to me than the Trooper, but I may need to read over the descriptions again.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on November 27, 2009, 10:15:15 am
Alderaan has been announced as another planet (added to Holonet).
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Orphaeus on November 27, 2009, 01:19:15 pm
I know it would serve little purpose, but I'm sort of hoping for Dagobah to show up. I always loved Yoda's planet in the movies, and the swamps would be a fun place to explore. If I had to vote on another to be added, I'd pick Dagobah in a second.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Heironymus on November 28, 2009, 03:37:49 pm
They have a lot of back story on Dathomir and you hear a lot about it in the books. I hope they tie in a lot of it with that planet.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Setun on November 28, 2009, 05:33:34 pm
I placed the Trooper in the "tank" category because their whole philosophy is 'the better my armor, the more hits I can take, and in turn, the longer I can outlast someone'....jedi knights come across as the agility tank (hence monk) cause they're focused more on dodging / acrobatic moves....although there's really no clear cut description between them....either way I'm sticking to trooper and will rifle butt anyone in my path, sith or otherwise. XD
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on November 28, 2009, 06:24:18 pm
Maybe so. From the descriptions I've read, it seems that JK are the ones that jump into the middle of the battle and take all the heat, getting up close and personal with the sabers. Troopers are also well protected, but are tactically best at a ranged distance. So JKs attract the heat, Consulars and Troopers provide support through buffs and crowd control, and Smugglers do DPS.
It could be something different. I guess we'll have to wait and see! I'll either roll as a Jedi Knight or Smuggler. My playstyle is usually stealth DPS, but for roleplay purposes, I can't really see myself as anything other than a Jedi Knight.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Setun on November 28, 2009, 07:56:56 pm
Hell, who knows....maybe there'll be Force Invisibility! *waggles fingers* ooohhhh!!!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Anamodiel on November 28, 2009, 10:31:25 pm
Jedi Consular for me, hands down. Support all the way!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on November 29, 2009, 08:44:51 am
Jedi Knight FTMFW.
But I want to make multiple alts; Jedi Consular, Trooper and Smuggler for more RP goodness ;)
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Fuse on November 29, 2009, 08:52:14 am
JK for me, but Ill be making all classes because I despise lvling up chars after I already have once.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on November 29, 2009, 12:20:51 pm
Two scans of a german PC game magazine regarding the Consular (http://www.starwarsmmo.net/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/scannen0002pcjn.jpg) and Inquisitor (http://www.starwarsmmo.net/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/scannen0003eha6.jpg)... the Sith Inquisitor looks wicked, it's so tempting to play as one!
Translation:
Jedi-Consluar[sic]: “Class number 7 is the Jedi-Consular. Other than the a few weeks ago revealed Jedi-Knight the Consular is not found in the first frontline. Though he can handle the lightsaber, the Consular also masters a few different long-range combat abilities such as “Sleep”, “Lift” or “Smash”. The class can for once be played offensively on damage oriented or specialize in healing. Therewith the Jedi-Consular is a really powerful supporter-class in The Old Republic.
Abilities: Sleep Lift Smash Force Push Reflect”
Sith-Inquisitor: “The Sith Inquisitor is the last of the totally eight character-classes, that will be at the ready with the launch of SWTOR. The Inquisitor is the counterpart of the Consular and also a fighter in the second ow. Suited with force-abilities as “shock” or “lightning-stroke” he can fire his enemies up, as we were able to convince ourselves during a thorough gaming session.One quest sent us into an old Sith grave, with swarms of huge killer-worms (K’lor’slug Ravager) and deserted Imperials running around. With the aid of the area-of-effect skill “Overload”, that can not only damage nearby enemies, but also knock them down a stun for a few seconds, we quickly killed the brood.
Abilities: Sabrestrike Shock Execute Overload Lightning Stroke Whirlwind Dark Gift Call Ferry Dark Meditation”
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Manic Velocity on November 29, 2009, 06:22:58 pm
Jedi Knight or Smuggler for me.
I can't decide if long robes and light sabers are cooler than space pirating.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Setun on November 29, 2009, 07:37:01 pm
space = awesome pirates = badass mofos
space pirates = awesomely badass mofos who get what they want
....I'd say smuggler with this kind of logic! ;P
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Heironymus on November 30, 2009, 10:12:40 pm
see.. I would be smuggler if they had more than blaster's.. if you had a smuggler jedi it would be uber l33t and probably break the game..
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Orphaeus on December 01, 2009, 11:55:11 am
Personally, I prefer melee to ranged in most MMOs. Of course we'll see how SWTOR pulls it off...
Right now I'm hoping that the smuggler class will have some sort of melee implemented somewhere, so it's not just range, range and more range. I'd rather, as far as RPing goes, play a smuggler, and for that reason I'm hoping I get to whack someone with something pointy if I choose to go that route.
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Post by: Fuse on December 01, 2009, 12:53:41 pm
I usually prefer ranged classes - but have such a strong urge to be a JK and I'm not sure why. =/
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Post by: Tecknik on December 03, 2009, 12:41:15 pm
Preview - "The Space Inquisition": http://kotaku.com/5417703/star-wars-the-old-republic-preview-the-space-inquisition
Concept Art and Screenshots: http://kotaku.com/5417728/check-out-girl-han-solo-and-other-old-republic-characters/
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Post by: Anamodiel on December 03, 2009, 03:17:05 pm
Major-writeup from MMORPG of someone who had a hands-on preview.
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Post by: Subb on December 04, 2009, 11:37:04 am
Agghhh. This game seems so good. Consular = Hacker (Broin must be a happy chap right about now) or Healer if you want to. Apparently there's a point in the story where you choose to either be a healer or a hacker type Consular.
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Post by: Fuse on December 04, 2009, 12:18:07 pm
I'm now thinking of doing the JC route. In wow I loved my Hunter which could manage to do just about everything - and in EQ it was my Shaman...This seems the equivelant.
Damn I'm so torn.
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Post by: Tbone on December 04, 2009, 06:36:17 pm
Yeah, there's a lot of initiative to play ALL of the classes, since they all have their own completely different story arcs. I take it as a good sign when choosing a class becomes such a tough decision.
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Post by: Setun on December 04, 2009, 07:44:44 pm
Quote from: "Fuse"
I'm now thinking of doing the JC route. In wow I loved my Hunter which could manage to do just about everything - and in EQ it was my Shaman...This seems the equivelant.
Damn I'm so torn.
Apparently all classes can have a companion character with them at all times, which makes me giddy as hell cause I LOVED my Beastlord in EQ1 lol, so it'll be like me playing him all over again...with blasters!
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Post by: Strod on December 04, 2009, 08:21:44 pm
Jedi Consular.
I'm. In. Love.
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Post by: Setun on December 11, 2009, 07:54:15 pm
Oh hell, consulars / inquisitors use double bladed lightsabers....those are my favorite kind too! >_<
Guess I'm going to have to make an alt that's a consular rofl.
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Post by: Subb on December 12, 2009, 04:05:02 am
Quote from: "Setun"
Oh hell, consulars / inquisitors use double bladed lightsabers....those are my favorite kind too! >_<
Guess I'm going to have to make an alt that's a consular rofl.
The Knight's can get double bladed 'sabers too, but those two start off with 'em.
The Inquisitor sounds so DAMN cool.
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Post by: Jeyk on January 08, 2010, 12:13:40 pm
New Planet: Dromund Kaas, seat of power for the Sith: http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/dromund-kaas
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Post by: Subb on January 26, 2010, 05:22:26 am
A little bit of interesting Trivia for y'all. Jennifer Hale who played Bastilla Shan in KOTOR & KOTOR2 (ended up being Revan's lover) was called back to do some work with SW:TOR. Does this mean we'll hear more from Bastilla Shan either through her ghost or holocron??
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Post by: Subb on February 12, 2010, 02:30:30 pm
Taris, the starting planet for KOTOR, has been announced as a planet in SW:TOR (http://swtor.com/news/news-article/20100212_002)
The way this game's going; it's gonna be HUGE!
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Post by: Subb on February 19, 2010, 10:04:34 am
Fan Site kits available to download via the Account terminal on SWTOR.com
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Post by: Manic Velocity on February 19, 2010, 10:40:37 am
Quote from: "Subb"
Fan Site kits available to download via the Account terminal on SWTOR.com
I'll have a look-see when I get home. Depending on what the kit offers, I may dabble in some forum sigs.
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Post by: Setun on February 24, 2010, 10:03:41 pm
I lost it when Taris was revealed. I always wondered what would become of that planet after your brief visit to it in the beginning of KOTOR...looks like that's my 1st destination (if possible) when the game releases lol!
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Post by: Adad on February 26, 2010, 05:57:58 pm
The Taris video makes me sad because it gives me the feeling they're still just in the relatively early stages of development. :(
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Post by: Anamodiel on February 26, 2010, 09:44:23 pm
Nah, I think that they're pretty far into development of the game. They're just slowly revealing things to keep the hype up.
I just think it's clever/good marketing.
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Post by: Tbone on February 26, 2010, 10:11:54 pm
Spring 2011. They still have over a year of development. No secrets there.
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Post by: Adad on February 27, 2010, 11:27:24 am
I know, it's just sad to have a visual reminder of that
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Post by: Tbone on February 27, 2010, 03:31:13 pm
Yeah, I plan on slowly playing through KOTOR 1 and 2 while waiting. SLOWLY playing through...lol
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Post by: Manic Velocity on February 27, 2010, 06:28:34 pm
Quote from: "Adad"
The Taris video makes me sad because it gives me the feeling they're still just in the relatively early stages of development. :(
Agreed. The textures and lighting look rather bland. I highly doubt that's the final product, though. As T said, they still have another year.
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Post by: Tbone on February 27, 2010, 07:18:06 pm
The idling screen behind one of the interviews looked pretty good. The UI looked pretty clean and the world looked nice. You MIGHT be confused because the majority of the Taris video was KOTOR and KOTOR2 footage, NOT SWTOR.
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Post by: Tecknik on March 10, 2010, 10:23:36 am
Alright, so... Not to get too excited, but I MIGHT have an "in" on Alpha testing of Coruscant, which I'm told will be happening soon and will be the starter planet for the Trooper class.
According to what this person said, the Alpha testing has been broken into segments. You receive a client that only allows you to access whichever part of the game you are testing. In this case, it's the planet Coruscant for the Trooper class. From what he told me, it seems like a different planet is done every few weeks.
If you were curious about starter planets for each class
No one knows about BH yet. Devs haven't said anything
Not sure how credible this person is, or if the offer is legit, but I will keep everyone posted. He also said that he is allowed to invite 5 people, so I will be trying to persuade this person to give the other invites to us.
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Post by: Ash on March 10, 2010, 10:38:53 am
Dibs!
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Post by: Subb on March 10, 2010, 03:19:38 pm
Dibs!
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Post by: ArchNemesis on March 10, 2010, 04:30:56 pm
*waves frantically*
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Post by: Adad on March 10, 2010, 05:55:52 pm
I call a spot!
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Post by: Tbone on March 10, 2010, 06:07:01 pm
Yes please!
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Post by: Broin on March 10, 2010, 07:39:05 pm
I call rank... Age... and whatever else I need to call to secure a spot...
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Post by: Broin on March 10, 2010, 07:39:20 pm
I call rank... Age... and whatever else I need to call to secure a spot...
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Post by: Manic Velocity on March 10, 2010, 07:59:01 pm
I was going to call dibs on double-posting, but Broin beat me to it.
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Post by: Tbone on March 10, 2010, 09:24:54 pm
Quote from: "Broin"
I call rank... Age... and whatever else I need to call to secure a spot...
AND before Broin!
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Post by: Fuse on March 11, 2010, 10:24:54 am
that's awesome... PICS!
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Post by: Tecknik on March 11, 2010, 05:19:39 pm
Everyone is signed up here (http://www.swtor.com/tester), right?
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Post by: Tbone on March 11, 2010, 07:39:49 pm
Yes, I should be signed up as TheTbone (thetbone@gmail.com).
Dude if you could get a few of us in for a sneak peak and to help improve the game, that would be so awesome! I'll try not to keep my hopes up, but keep us updated!
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Post by: Manic Velocity on March 12, 2010, 10:21:11 am
Quote from: "Tecknik"
Everyone is signed up here (http://www.swtor.com/tester), right?
Wtf? How long has that been there?
I'll sign up as soon as I get home.
EDIT: Nevermind. I'm retarded. I signed up for testing the day I made my account. :\
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Post by: Subb on March 13, 2010, 04:06:22 am
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
Quote from: "Tecknik"
Everyone is signed up here (http://www.swtor.com/tester), right?
Wtf? How long has that been there?
I'll sign up as soon as I get home.
EDIT: Nevermind. I'm retarded. I signed up for testing the day I made my account. :\
I was about to say - I was like WHAT?! when I read this comment pre-edit. I was going to backhand you all the way to Christmas. Think I signed up a day after the server came back up.
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Post by: Manic Velocity on March 14, 2010, 11:03:47 pm
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Post by: Subb on March 25, 2010, 04:40:38 pm
*Cough* (https://launch.swtor.com) ;)
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Post by: Subb on March 31, 2010, 08:56:31 am
Not really a game update, but I've been writing an RP piece to occupy the MMO void on my behalf (without wasting mohlah) and inbetween social life and FA history research time :)
The Battle of Dathomir (http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=35950) << Part One of my 'The Brothers, T'orr' chronicles.
Oh and if you haven't clicked the link above then do so now for a heart warming suprise that got me excited :)
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Post by: Subb on April 01, 2010, 04:51:56 am
Lol. April fools me thinks ;P (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/sarlacc-enforcer)
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Post by: Subb on April 09, 2010, 09:34:12 am
New planet revealed! Voss (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/voss)
This game is gonna be bloody huge!
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Post by: TinCanHitMan on April 14, 2010, 01:06:55 am
Games radar article with a hands on of the writer with The Old Republic, its incredibly promising. http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/star-wars-the-old-republic/preview/hands-on-with-the-old-republic/a-20100413111258258050/g-20081021163120143024 His analysis seemed to be despite the narrative elements (voice actors ect.) it is, boiled down, an MMO in the most traditional sense, when it comes to some of the missions he played. The combat seems to get the flow down nicely (something that playing a Mage in WOW always stunk to high heaven, kill a monster, sit, eat, drink, rinse and repeat). In its current state it doesn't seem to really shatter the MMO mold but at the same time this is a early very limited view of the game. To be honest in my personal opinion with the fundamentals down pat, the game has alot of time to experiment with by adding new elements to the combat and structuring the missions so that they don't feel as MMOish. The goal to make an MMO that doesn't feel like the MMOs of the past is great in itself though at least with the hardcore players their is a potential for a bit of a whip-lash that this may not be the second coming of Jesus.
Jesus might just be too busy when super street fighter 4 comes out.
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Post by: Ragnarok on May 02, 2010, 09:00:32 pm
For all your SWTOR questions. http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=33345
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Post by: Ragnarok on May 05, 2010, 03:17:01 pm
Pretty good read from MMORPG.com (http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/367/feature/4217/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-What-We-Know.html)
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Post by: Ragnarok on May 12, 2010, 07:07:04 pm
Now we have a general Idea when it will be coming out.
Quote
Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello mentioned that a "major new massively multiplayer online game" would not be shipping within EA's 2011 fiscal year, which ends on March 31st, according to a report by Joystiq. EA CFO Eric Brown later confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic is "not included in our FY11 release slate." (http://images.mmorpg.com/images/newsImages/202010/swtordate1x.jpg) So there you have it folks, set your calendars to sometime between April and June next year, as we won't be playing Star Wars: The Old Republic for a little while yet.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise, though, as the game was originally slated for a Spring 2011 release window, and given the fact that Spring generally begins between the middle and end of March, the April to June timeline makes perfect sense. So, I guess if you expected it earlier than that, well, don't!
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Post by: Ragnarok on May 13, 2010, 07:01:03 pm
Quote
TheGalacticStruggle.com got a chance to sit down for an exclusive hands-on with BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic where the first new species was revealed: the Rattataki. Playing a level 6 Bounty Hunter with a distinct look, BioWare informed the folks at TGS that they were playing a Rattataki, which may have you scratching your head, but if you are familiar with the character Asajj Ventress, you're familiar with the Rattataki. (http://images.mmorpg.com/images/newsImages/202010/rat1x.jpg) One interesting and perhaps disappointing detail about customization was also revealed in TGS' gameplay hands on, where Jake Neri described The Old Republic's customization as not being as robust as Star Wars Galaxies' customization system.
Star Wars: The Old Republic's Advanced Classes system was also revealed today over at Eurogamer, detailing the dual class system each class will be able to branch off into. The Advanced Class system essentially gives Star Wars: The Old Republic 16 classes, with the main four on each side serving as a kind of base archetype. It is not simply a choice of choosing a Juggernaut or Marauder talent tree as a Sith Warrior and that's it. Instead, players will have two distinct talent trees for each Advanced Class, A third talent tree will also be available, but it will be shared between both Advanced Classes and focus on your base class abilities.
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Post by: Subb on June 10, 2010, 01:57:53 pm
Prepare for a new trailer, guys'n'gal. One's coming in a few days.
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Post by: Reaper on June 11, 2010, 12:49:39 pm
If you could post a link when it has been released...
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Post by: Subb on June 13, 2010, 06:07:17 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOttfaTvg-s#t=0m33s << a teaser of the teaser trailer.
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Post by: Tbone on June 14, 2010, 04:28:39 pm
Ships and PvP Rewards - E3 Coverage http://pc.ign.com/articles/109/1096845p1.html
If you weren't excited for BioWare's MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic yet, perhaps some of the new things I learned and experienced at E3 2010 will change your mind.
Every player, regardless of their chosen class, will get their own starship to command across the galaxy. Always dreamed of flying a Corellian vessel? Choose the Vanguard class when playing. Or maybe you've had some sort of sick dream where you gangster walk through the galaxy aboard an Imperial transport (if so, choose the Sith Fury class).
Of course, it would be pretty boring to have an entire galaxy packed with a handful of similar ships. To combat this, BioWare has created a robust customization package so that you can fully trick out your ship with premade gear sets or your own hand-picked items. Though BioWare isn't showing off the ships in action just yet, they assure us that there will be thousands of different variations so that each person can feel as if they have a unique vessel.
That same level of customization is also given to your character in the form of various PvP gear. Though you start out pretty basic in terms of gear, by completing PvP challenges (which BioWare isn't discussing yet), you earn new goods. Some of this stuff is cosmetic, some is highly functional and all of it seems to change based on class and race. In the example BioWare showed off, one bad ass ended up with a jetpack and devilish armor that made him look like Boba Fett spawned from Hell. In other words, you can build up your character to look more awesome than anything the Star Wars universe has seen before.
BioWare continues to insist that Old Republic can be played as a single-player game if you are the type who likes buying Massively Multiplayer games for the express purpose of not playing them correctly. However, the PvP rewards system is meant as encouragement for engaging with other players as often as possible. There will be other ways to earn gear, but it sounds like the quickest way to maximizing your get-up is by teaming up with other players (or shooting them in the face).
At E3 2010, BioWare offered up a half-dozen classes to try out, but I was immediately attracted to the Twi'lek smuggler, because I am a letch. But also, because the success of The Old Republic largely depends on the strength of the non-combat specialist classes. People will be drawn to play as the bounty hunter or the Sith Warrior, but if the smuggler and its ilk aren't fun, then the online balance weighs even more heavily towards just one or two classes. And that could very quickly spoil a promising MMO.
The smuggler is not the most combat savvy, but she's crafty. She uses cover to survive and has a set of available actions that better suit someone who can't overpower an enemy like a weapons-heavy bounty hunter. The cover system itself is basic. A green silhouette shows where you can take cover. And once in cover, you can use those icons to move from one spot to the next and eventually flank your enemies. Grenades and a rapid shot ability are key to taking down enemies without suffering too much damage. The smuggler is not a brute, so standing in the open taking pot shots is suicidal.
On the field of battle, the smuggler isn't useless by any means. And if you team up with more offensive-minded individuals, you can use cover to sneak to objectives or get the drop on protected enemies. But the smuggler's value will be more strongly felt outside of combat. After all, The Old Republic doesn't take place on one planet, but in a galaxy ripe for exploration. While the E3 demo didn't let us go off-world, obviously a smuggler will have some advantages aboard a ship that a Sith Inquisitor will not.
While you won't be Force-choking enemies or brandishing a lightsaber, combat for one of the least combat-focused classes is fun. As long as BioWare balances any combat deficiencies with some other benefits--better ship, more useful conversation options, etc.--plenty of people will be giving the smuggler class a go. And that can only help The Old Republic to succeed.
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Post by: Adad on June 14, 2010, 05:28:15 pm
That trailer was tight as hell. Wow
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Post by: Tbone on June 14, 2010, 05:56:26 pm
What trailer? Subb's link was removed...
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Post by: Subb on June 14, 2010, 06:13:55 pm
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Post by: Adad on June 14, 2010, 06:33:33 pm
you can d/l it on their site again too. http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/hope-cinematic-trailer
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Post by: Manic Velocity on June 14, 2010, 07:18:27 pm
HIGHLIGHT FOR SPOILERS:
Wait wait wait wait wait... did she block... the fucking lightsaber... with her goddamn hand?!
Also, did anyone else recognize the voicework?
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Post by: Adad on June 14, 2010, 10:07:14 pm
Yea manic I was shocked by the same thing. wild
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Post by: Tbone on June 15, 2010, 01:59:07 am
I believe it was the Force....she just cut it really, really close. I'm sure she could feel the heat.
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Post by: Heironymus on June 15, 2010, 02:34:36 pm
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
HIGHLIGHT FOR SPOILERS:
Wait wait wait wait wait... did she block... the fucking lightsaber... with her goddamn hand?!
Also, did anyone else recognize the voicework?
SPOILERS potentially, but honestly I think she was absorbing it.. that is a force ability, energy absorbtion. Supposedly extremely rare though.. it allows the user to absorb energy either force or actual energy and channel it to either make the user stronger/replenish energy/or telekenis.. I think that is what they were showing happened. After she absorbed the blades energy she used telekenisis right after... http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Force_absorb
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Post by: Adad on June 15, 2010, 10:04:41 pm
During some research, I found out there was actually an episode of Clone Wars all about Iego. You guys may want to watch. Unfortunately they show the actual angels... Doesn't mean we have to follow that view, but Lucas played a role in their development I guess.
And if you'd like to play a game based on Iego: www.starwars.com/games/playnow/droids_over_iego/
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Post by: Adad on June 15, 2010, 10:30:12 pm
Post on Wookieepedia (lol) "Are you an angel? […] I've heard the deep space pilots talk about them. They're the most beautiful creatures in the universe. They live on the moons of Iego, I think." ―Anakin Skywalker to Padmé Amidala
Iego, named the Planet of a Thousand Moons, was a planet located in the Extrictarium Nebula in the Outer Rim Territories. Due to the obscurity of the Nebula, Iego did not appear on any starcharts. Iego did not orbit a sun; rather, it was warmed by local stellar gases. It was home to the subterranean Maelibi species, as well as thousands of stranded spacefarers who had been lured to the planet by the Diathim—a spaceworthy species that resided on Iego's forty-two moons. Although Iego appeared to have no noteworthy natural resources, the concepts of aging and hunger somehow eluded its residents.
In spacer lore, Iego was considered a mythical location, and was the subject of many stories and rumors. Numerous expeditions set out to find the planet, though few succeeded, and the ones who did were for the most part unable to leave. Due to the amount of hearsay surrounding the planet, as well as its continued unconfirmed location, most members of the galaxy's scientific community dismissed Iego as a spacefarer's tale.
Inhabitants
Iego's original inhabitants, the Maelibi (also called Demons), were large, subterranean creatures that sang a song so pure that it was regarded as the very essence of song. They lived in large, underground caverns, but they intermittently poached the castaway population, dragging their screaming victims back below ground.
The inhabitants of Iego's moon Millius Prime, Diathim (also called Angels), were vibrant, flying creatures that were said to be of legendary beauty. When a new starship arrived in orbit, a mass of angels assembled around it, entrancing the pilot into crashing his ship onto the rocky surface of Iego.
For many years, spacers somehow ended up on Iego. Very few ever made it back. A mass of starships named the Scatter sat on Iego's surface and around it lived the castaway tribes. Each time a new being landed on the planet they pledged allegiance to one of the tribes. There were a select few who chose not to join a tribe and instead live inside the Scatter; alone, angry, and often insane.
For some reason, time did not seem to affect Iego, as castaways no longer felt the burden of age or hunger. It was said that Humans who served in the Great Sith War could still be alive on Iego millennia later.
History
Originally a planet of legend known as Maelibo, smugglers eventually located reliable routes through the Extrictarium Nebula. A former state of Xim's empire, towards the end of the Old Republic, spice convoys visited the planet and brought more civilized living to the inhabitants. They eventually dried up, and Iego became increasingly isolated.
During the Clone Wars, the Separatists invaded the planet and established battle droid garrisons, but eventually abandoned the planet. Before leaving, they installed an orbital security system that destroyed any ship trying to leave the system. The inhabitants of the planet believed the amount of casualties in orbit was because of the wrath of "Drol", a destructive spirit that would allow nobody to leave the planet. Jaybo Hood, a ten year old prodigy, made use of the battle droids left on the planet and reassigned them to his personal commands.
When Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi arrived on the planet to collect a reeksa root necessary to create an antidote to the Blue Shadow Virus, the locals told them about the myth of Drol. The Jedi soon discovered that it was actually a laser security system that went off whenever a ship passed through the area. They destroyed it with Jaybo's Vulture droids, bringing freedom to Iego.
During the Second Imperial Civil War, Iego was one of the worlds that supported the Galactic Alliance Remnant.
The Angels of Iego closely resemble the Sirens from the Greek epic The Odyssey, beautiful creatures that used their songs to lure ships to crash.
An angel as depicted in Clone Wars, based on Lucas' vision: (http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/9/93/Diathim2.jpg) (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j90/maddogjwn13/StarWarsTheCloneWarsS01E18HDTVXviD-.png)
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Post by: Anamodiel on June 15, 2010, 10:55:18 pm
Adad suggested this in Teamspeak - maybe we could somehow incorporate the original FA Angel into this, especially because they look so similar?
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Post by: Anamodiel on June 15, 2010, 11:00:13 pm
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Post by: Subb on June 16, 2010, 02:08:22 am
Quote from: "Adad"
During some research, I found out there was actually an episode of Clone Wars all about Iego. You guys may want to watch. Unfortunately they show the actual angels... Doesn't mean we have to follow that view, but Lucas played a role in their development I guess.
I believe that the Angel seen there has changed form, if memory serves. But don't quote me on that.
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Post by: Subb on June 16, 2010, 11:56:25 am
I loved the new starship video... the Jedi one looks beautiful compared to the Sith's.
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Post by: Manic Velocity on July 11, 2010, 02:41:30 pm
If any of you are into podcasts, check out Darth Hater (http://darthhater.com/). The site itself is a great source of the latest TOR news, but the podcast is very informative and very professional. Essentially the TOR equivalent of Radio Free Zion.
You can subscribe through iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/darth-hater/id324832512).
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Post by: Tbone on July 11, 2010, 03:35:32 pm
Nice. I've got it streaming to my iPhone so I can listen to it on my long drives.
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Post by: Erathaol on July 12, 2010, 03:24:21 am
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
If any of you are into podcasts, check out Darth Hater (http://darthhater.com/). The site itself is a great source of the latest TOR news, but the podcast is very informative and very professional. Essentially the TOR equivalent of Radio Free Zion.
You can subscribe through iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/darth-hater/id324832512).
If it's like Radio Free Zion, them I'll definitely give them a listen. It also helps that I have nothing better to do...
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Da6onet on July 12, 2010, 08:47:14 pm
Just curious, what classes are people going? I am still debating between Consular and Trooper. I can go with either from an RP standpoint, really just trying to figure out which will be better for variety in the PvP/PvE team.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Erathaol on July 12, 2010, 09:26:09 pm
I'm definitely digging the Consular class, though I'm gonna be one of those abhorred non-healing ones. Of course, I'll be trying them all out before dedicating myself to just one (hopefully I get into Beta!).
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on July 12, 2010, 09:33:51 pm
I'm going with the Jedi Knight on this one. Not sure on specialization yet...
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Manic Velocity on July 12, 2010, 09:54:57 pm
I'm looking forward to Smuggler.
Space is cool.
Pirates are cool.
Space pirates are cool.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Anamodiel on July 12, 2010, 10:25:17 pm
Jedi Consular ftw!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Ragnarok on July 12, 2010, 11:03:45 pm
I'm going for trooper. I have always shied away from force users and smuggler is a little to squishy for my tastes.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Manic Velocity on July 13, 2010, 11:07:46 am
Quote from: "Ragnarok"
smuggler is a little to squishy for my tastes.
"Squishy"?
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: ArchNemesis on July 13, 2010, 03:33:12 pm
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
I'm looking forward to Smuggler.
Space is cool.
Pirates are cool.
Space pirates are cool.
This man speaks the truth.
I'm more than likely going smuggler unless something else catches my interest in the glass cannon category.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Ragnarok on July 13, 2010, 10:51:45 pm
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
Quote from: "Ragnarok"
smuggler is a little to squishy for my tastes.
"Squishy"?
Well here is the definition.
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Main Entry: squishy Pronunciation: \ˈskwi-shē\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): squish·i·er; squish·i·est Date: circa 1847
1 : being soft, yielding, and usually damp 2 : not firm, steady, or fixed : soft: as a : lenient 2 <squishy> b : imprecise <squishy>
Yeah the smuggler cant soak up that much damage so he/she is squishy. That is why they have the whole cover system thing.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on July 24, 2010, 04:10:41 am
SPACE COMBAT IN TOR REVEALED (http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/07/23/star-wars-the-old-republic-space-combat-revealed-in-pcg-us/)
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on July 24, 2010, 11:33:27 am
Guess you didn't see our announcement about that, Subb...lol
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Post by: Adad on July 30, 2010, 09:56:22 am
Nar Shaddaa: Crowning Jewel of the Underworld Circling the planet Hutta is its largest moon – Nar Shaddaa, the ultimate corrupt city. Dominated by underworld concerns and owned by the Hutts, this sprawling mass of skyscrapers is considered one of the most dangerous and exciting places in the galaxy, where anything can be had for the right price.
Access the HoloNet to learn more about Nar Shaddaa. Check out this video to see the endless city that covers the moon's landscape. Also, don’t forget to visit the media section (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/nar-shaddaa) for never-before-seen screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers showing this capital of illegal commerce.
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Post by: Tbone on July 30, 2010, 12:03:06 pm
Yeah, I got an email saying "Explore the Underworld of Nar Shaddaa" and for a split second thought "Are they asking me to game test a planet???"
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Post by: Manic Velocity on July 30, 2010, 12:41:25 pm
Quote from: "Adad"
Nar Shaddaa: Crowning Jewel of the Underworld Circling the planet Hutta is its largest moon – Nar Shaddaa, the ultimate corrupt city. Dominated by underworld concerns and owned by the Hutts, this sprawling mass of skyscrapers is considered one of the most dangerous and exciting places in the galaxy, where anything can be had for the right price.
Access the HoloNet to learn more about Nar Shaddaa. Check out this video to see the endless city that covers the moon's landscape. Also, don’t forget to visit the media section (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/planets/nar-shaddaa) for never-before-seen screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers showing this capital of illegal commerce.
Sprawling futuristic cityscapes? My pants just got tighter.
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Post by: Subb on July 30, 2010, 12:46:46 pm
I thought they used the same wordplay for Coruscant? :p
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Post by: Anamodiel on August 04, 2010, 07:08:11 pm
Quotes from the call transcript that seem SW:TOR related http://seekingalpha.com/article/218456-electronic-arts-q1-2011-earnings-call-transcript?part=qanda
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"EA is incurring significant development costs for a major new massively multiplayer online game. However, this game is not expected to ship in fiscal '11."
"You asked about the MMO we have in development and how whether most of the spend in R&D is behind us. We’ve said previously that we’re not planning to launch a title on this fiscal year and you can expect it next. Given it’s a multi-year investment process, I guess, technically, the majority of R&D is certainly behind us by the end of this fiscal year."
"On Star Wars, I'd make a couple of points. One is MMO RPGs are often sort of late in coming together relative to being able to see how great a product it is. RPGs in general are that way and MMOs are even more so that way. It's actually been in the last quarter literally from what you could see at E3 on, that you can actually see just how great the title is going to be. So we've gone from the last, say, couple of years of saying, “BioWare’s a great studio, the game design is a great game design. The technology underlying architecture is well conceived and the creative team is really talented. So they should make a good game.” To still believing all those things and seeing a great game. That feels a lot better to us. It's a process you go through with most game titles and one that we sort of passed through in sort of May or June of this calendar year. In terms of how much cost we're carrying, we've never specifically identified the number although Eric and I in prior communications have indicated that the investment in the calendar year exceeds that for a typical high-scale Packaged Goods title. MMOs are an expensive business and we're investing to realize great success."
They also said in there somewhere that SW:TOR would not be releasing until FY2012. EA's Fiscal Year 2011 ends March 31, 2011. This is even more cause to believe that the game is releasing in April/May.
And I swear to Jesus it better not release during the week of my finals. I will be livid.
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Post by: Tbone on August 04, 2010, 07:31:40 pm
Like I said, add 6 months to any release estimate given. Spring 2011 means Fall/Winter...
On the bright side, if that's the case we'll still have a full year of recruiting before the game starts even if we don't get the challenge out until October...lol.
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Post by: Subb on August 05, 2010, 05:14:11 am
Yeah. DON'T RELEASE IT IN MAY!
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Post by: Anamodiel on August 05, 2010, 08:11:55 am
June would be perfect. :)
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Post by: Adad on August 06, 2010, 12:40:39 pm
The Mandalorian Wars The Mandalorian Wars included some of the bloodiest battles in the Republic’s history. Mandalore the Ultimate’s relentless campaign to goad the Jedi into open conflict cost the lives of millions. Though the entrance of a Jedi splinter faction into the war is perceived as the factor that turned the tide against the Mandalorians, the perseverance of Republic soldiers and pilots like Carth Onasi cannot be underestimated. Jedi Master Gnost-Dural’s historical investigation analyzes the conflict with the perspective of modern events, highlighting the implications for the war against the Sith Empire.
BTC 311 – Too often, the Mandalorian Wars are characterized solely as a prelude to the Jedi Civil War, but the events surrounding the conflict itself bear close examination. When Mandalore the Ultimate called together the clans and began augmenting his armies further with Neo-Crusaders, his intention was to pull the Jedi Order into open conflict. As is the tradition in their culture, the Mandalorians sought to establish themselves as the most powerful faction in the galaxy by defeating the faction they considered to be their greatest rivals. Though the Jedi Council resisted the Mandalorian challenge, the splinter group led by Revan and Malak eventually joined the fray and won the war. Though there has never been a hint that the Sith were involved in the Mandalorian Wars, new analysis from Jedi Master Gnost-Dural suggests that the influence of the dark side was involved. The bittersweet victory in the Mandalorian Wars took a toll on the Republic for which the price is still being paid to this day…
Watch the latest Timeline holorecord, The Mandalorian Wars (http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=421914968818&h=660b9049c3089ff1549f0cdd1747619c&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swtor.com%2Finfo%2Fholonet%2Ftimeline%2Fmandalorian-wars) narrated by actor Lance Henriksen.
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Post by: Adad on August 06, 2010, 12:42:04 pm
New Playable Species! So far we’ve only dropped hints about the range of playable species in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. You may have heard about the Chiss Imperial Agent or the Twi’lek Smuggler, but we can tell you now that all classes will include optional non-human species.
Actual Post with Pics (http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=421914728818&h=09ae6530bb7dc8ddffbe9ce58ae925e4&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swtor.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-article%2F20100806)
Among the most exciting character types you’ll be able to choose from is the Sith Pureblood. For the first time ever in a video game, Players can choose to be a member of the original Sith Race, the red-skinned descendants of such notorious Sith Lords as Naga Sadow and Marka Ragnos. The rage of these fallen ancestors of the Sith Pureblood lives on in the Sith Warriors who dominate the battlefield with their intimidating presence and aggressive tactics.
A near-human species with unrivaled strength in the Force, Miraluka can become powerful Jedi Knights. Hailing from a homeworld with no visible light waves, the Miraluka evolved to see their surroundings entirely through the Force. To cover their vestigial eye sockets, they wear veils and blindfolds that range from colorful to austere. Miraluka Jedi Knights charge into battle with the Force guiding the graceful attacks of their Lightsabers to always hit home.
As one of the most wise and mystical species in the galaxy, the green-skinned Mirialans can become powerful Jedi Consulars. Mirialans are known for their symbolic facial tattoos and natural agility. They are also respected for their patience and insight. Mirialan Jedi Consulars lead Republic Forces into battle with assurance and harness powerful Force energies to defeat their enemies.
Among the slaves serving the Sith Empire, there are many aliens with Force potential, but few species have the grit to join the ranks of the Sith. A proud species from an inhospitable world, Zabraks are among the few with the determination and ferocity to become Sith Inquisitors. Sporting horns and facial tattoos, these fierce aliens are self-reliant and aggressive. Zabrak Sith Inquisitors intimidate both their enemies and their colleagues with their fighting prowess and ruthless command of the Force.
As excited for these playable species as we hope you are, the list is not yet complete. We look forward to announcing further options in the coming months. We will also have additional details on the species above, so check the Inhabitants section regularly to make sure you get the latest information available.
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Post by: Tbone on August 06, 2010, 06:19:38 pm
Yay for updates!
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Post by: Anamodiel on August 09, 2010, 08:55:12 pm
As part of our ongoing class updates, we are thrilled to confirm the Advanced Classes for the valiant Jedi Knight – Guardian and Sentinel! Whether you want to defend the weak and inspire your allies to amazing feats as a Guardian or learn the art of using two Lightsabers simultaneously to create an intricate web of damage as a Sentinel, the Advanced Class system in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will help you customize your character. Check out the Jedi Knight (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/classes/jedi-knight) section on the HoloNet for more information! Check out the media section (http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=424197673818&h=3a4361fd5da7589bf45dddca20555ded&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swtor.com%2Fmedia) to see a new video of the Jedi Knight in action (http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=424197673818&h=cd65f22f7a7d0a1dce984bd597532fa3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swtor.com%2Fmedia%2Ftrailers%2Fjedi-knight), and download some never-before-seen screenshots!
We've also updated the Biography section with someone indispensable to the Jedi Knight – Astromech T7-01! Visit the HoloNet to learn about this known associate from the Jedi Knight holorecord, or by accessing the T7-O1 biography (http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=424197673818&h=cd4323661cc4ce924304cb3b61dca5f0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swtor.com%2Finfo%2Fholonet%2Fbiographies%2Ft7-o1).
EDIT: Awesome Jedi video. Shows some of the great aspects to the character, ie speaking with the council, leading troops into battle, etc Even knocking an enemy off a barge into a Sarlaac pit! I'm so pumped for this game.
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Post by: Subb on August 18, 2010, 10:25:38 am
Advanced Classes (http://darthhater.com/2010/08/18/darth-hater-gamescom-2010/) for the Sith Inquisitor, Jedi Consular, Trooper, Imperial Agent and Bounty Hunter revealed at GamesCom.
On a side note, I hope that the armour in the trailer above has the ability to be customized with different colours: Black and white :D
EDIT: One of the AC's for the consular is 'Wizard' LOLOLOLOLOL
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Post by: Da6onet on August 18, 2010, 03:13:20 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
EDIT: One of the AC's for the consular is 'Wizard' LOLOLOLOLOL
Yeah some of those class names are fail.
Whatever team or individual is running the swtor project should already know the risks involved with repeated low level aggravation of external customers (aka us) they registered as stakeholders (not sure if we're considered important from a business perspective). These conflicts stem from not adequately gathering requirements or expert advice (or they just got bad advice). I hope this is not an indicator of how the game scope as a whole has been determined.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Broin on August 18, 2010, 07:13:44 pm
Saw this guild on the forums and went to their site.... Looks like a half decent live video they made.
http://exosyn.com/swtor/content.php
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on August 18, 2010, 07:39:48 pm
I can't find the video and everything wants me to register.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Lithium on August 18, 2010, 07:40:32 pm
Keeping tabs on SolisFate are we? He is the co-leader. It really is quite amazing how much we influenced these guilds that keep popping up. Just read their info page, do some parts sound familiar?
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Post by: Lithium on August 18, 2010, 07:45:34 pm
oh and... if you read the credits of the video. It would seem none of that is 'original' guild footage.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on August 18, 2010, 09:38:11 pm
Ok, checking on my computer, I found the video. Yeah, they just found clips of star wars fights and spliced them together and gave credit in very small print at the end. One of the credits is even Warner Bros.
Good editing, though a little too blurry for my taste.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on August 19, 2010, 04:46:02 am
On Gamespot, they interviewed Daniel Erickson (lead writer) and he mentioned that there are loads of ways to gain XP... he even said you can get it from being in Battlegrounds. So, it looks like you get XP from PvP in SW:TOR. Sweeeet.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: likwidtek on August 19, 2010, 02:03:30 pm
I think their website and video is pretty dang awesome. I think way less of them now I know it's just borrowed footage but nothing tells me we can't do better.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Adad on August 19, 2010, 04:23:49 pm
I couldn't watch more than skimming through it for a few seconds. I've seen a lot of those videos before, and they just added effects and music that ruined them instead of bringing them together. Ew.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on August 27, 2010, 05:21:12 am
Interesting interview regarding phasing, lightsaber colour and space combat (http://www.swtor-station.com/index.php) Make sure to click the small UK/US banner on the top right if it comes up in German.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Adad on August 27, 2010, 11:38:56 am
That site has a lot of great stuff like ability lists, screens, maps and such. Nice find!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on August 27, 2010, 12:16:36 pm
"There's a flashpoint dealing with Revan and the Exile."
Whoa.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on August 31, 2010, 01:06:13 pm
Looks like Lightsaber forms (http://www.swtor-station.com/index.php?p=content&id=322&name=faehigkeiten-des-sith-kriegers&area=1#) are confirmed. This is amazing; allows for in depth tactical PvP, just like MxO.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on August 31, 2010, 01:37:33 pm
The link just has abilities and mentions nothing about lightsaber forms.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on August 31, 2010, 01:41:11 pm
7th ability down it has 'Soresu Form' which is one of the Lightsaber forms. 'While in Soresu Form the Warrior gains 1 Rage when attacked by an enemy, once every 3 seconds. It also significantly increases his chance to glance incoming attacks, reducing the damage they inflict. It also reduces the Rage granted by all of his Assault abilities by 1.'
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on August 31, 2010, 01:45:29 pm
Oh, I see it now. I must have skipped over it the first time. In KOTOR, the forms were pretty significant as you had to change them depending on what type of enemy you were fighting and how many. If I had to guess, I'd say that they will more than likely take the form of buffs in TOR, as this information suggests. Not quite the same, but might still be just as tactical.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Adad on September 03, 2010, 12:31:24 pm
New post about space combat
Critical Missions in Space Traveling through space is an exciting part of the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ experience. Not only will you navigate the stars to visit new planets, but you can also choose to undertake critical missions in the depths of space where you'll maneuver through chaotic asteroid fields, blast enemy fighters, and engage in epic, large-scale fleet battles reminiscent of those from the classic Star Wars™ films.
Completing your Objectives Whether undertaking faction-based missions involving epic space battles or simply cruising through one of the galaxy's "hot spots", the Space Combat experience drops your starship right into the action. You'll be put on a direct course towards your objective and you'll maneuver your ship through obstacles and deal with enemies that cross your path. It's truly a 'combat' experience.
Your final objective in the mission could be escorting a friendly shuttle to safety or even destroying an enemy battle cruiser. As your character's level increases, you'll be challenged with more difficult and more complex space combat missions, and the stakes will only get higher. By succeeding in these missions, you'll obtain rewards that will be useful in other aspects of the gameplay experience.
Exploring the Galaxy As your Star Wars: The Old Republic saga unfolds, you'll fly through scenarios in all corners of the galaxy. From braving the galaxy's most dangerous asteroid belt to taking part in a large-scale showdown over an embattled ice world, you'll experience a large variety of missions in a large variety of environments.
Post found HERE (http://www.swtor.com/info/systems/space-combat)
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Post by: Subb on September 06, 2010, 06:03:46 am
Some truly amazing footage filmed by darth hater, including a lot of stuff involving the Jedi classes including building your own lightsaber and others (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gUZH1hkwdY&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on September 06, 2010, 10:35:50 am
The forging a lightsaber footage was pretty cool. I liked the voice acting and animations of the dialog. Combat still looks a little stale - no lightsaber on lightsaber, that sort of thing.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on September 11, 2010, 04:32:17 am
Corellia announced (http://swtor.com/news/news-article/20100910) as another planet... looks very, very sweet. Watch the video - looks like my favourite planet so far.
The amount of planets in this game is unreal!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on September 16, 2010, 04:05:20 pm
The Smuggler trailer:
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Subb on September 17, 2010, 09:22:55 am
Designing the Light Side:
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Ash on September 17, 2010, 01:29:57 pm
Changes pants
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Manic Velocity on September 17, 2010, 05:31:42 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
The Smuggler trailer:
Hell yes.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Adad on September 24, 2010, 12:13:59 pm
New Smuggler Secrets Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11:54am
No two Smugglers are exactly alike, and you’ll be able to customize your character to fit your play style. You’ll face many choices in how your Smuggler develops as you explore the Old Republic galaxy. One of the most important decisions will be which Advanced Class (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swtor.com%2Finfo%2Fholonet%2Fclasses%2Fsmuggler%23specializations&h=6bdb7) to pursue—whether you want to become the fastest draw in the Outer Rim as a Gunslinger, or whether you prefer to specialize in some of the Smuggler’s more cunning tactics as a Scoundrel. Both paths have their own rewards and more choices within their various disciplines, but you’ll have to choose what style suits you best—or better yet, maybe you’ll want to try them both!
If you’re interested in playing something just a little more exotic than human, you might want create a Twi’lek Smuggler. Learn more about this species and get a closer look on the Twi’lek Inhabitants page (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/inhabitants/twilek).
No Smuggler would be complete without a Wookiee companion, so we’d like to introduce you to Bowdaar, the mighty Wookiee warrior. You can learn more about this known associate on the Smuggler page or by accessing Bowdaar’s biography (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/biographies/bowdaar).
A Wookiee’s not the only necessity. A Smuggler wouldn’t be able to do much smuggling without a personal starship (http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/starships). Check out the new Starship section of the HoloNet, and make sure to look at the Smuggler’s Corellian XS Stock Light Freighter. It’s the ship that can make the “Balmorra run” in just a handful of parsecs, and if you choose to play the Smuggler, it will be yours.
Finally, if you love the Smuggler as much as we do, we can guarantee you’ll enjoy the new Smuggler Class Gameplay Video (http://www.swtor.com/media/trailers/smuggler). This video captures the spirit of how the Smuggler plays in the game, and if you look carefully, you might even see something you’ve never seen before.
Enjoy!
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Post by: Subb on September 24, 2010, 12:29:13 pm
The gunslinger's stock photo is so sweet. It'd be awesome if a Jedi could don that attire!
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Post by: Balance on September 26, 2010, 10:26:56 pm
oh yeah, like every smuggler in the universe would have a wookie working with them....
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Post by: Ragnarok on September 28, 2010, 08:00:02 pm
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Hyperspace Beacon: More hidden messages (http://www.massively.com/2010/09/28/hyperspace-beacon-more-hidden-messages/)
by Larry Everett Sep 28th 2010 at 5:00PM (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.massively.com/media/2010/09/more-messages.jpg) Filed under: Sci-fi, Lore, New titles, Opinion, Rumors, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Hyperspace Beacon A little over a month ago, I mentioned there were hidden messages within the Star Wars: The Old Republic website. Site designer Alyssa Gobelle had some fun and riddled all the pages with Aurebesh phrases. This gives the site not only an interesting aesthetic but also a direct tie to the story being told. Gobelle said to The Holonet Project in an interview, "[W]e planned to add some generic Aurebesh to start. But we also wanted to add some hidden teases and notes for you guys to devour and ponder upon and play with. Give some more fuel to the speculation festivities."
For those who aren't aware what Aurebesh is, I will explain briefly. Obviously, since Star Wars happens a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the language is not going to be the same as ours. The accepted history of the "language" starts in 1993 when a graphic designer for West End Games, Stephan Crane, wanted to add some extra flavor to the Star Wars Miniatures Battles Companion. So based on symbols seen in Dark Forces and monitor readouts from Return of the Jedi, he created one corresponding Aurebesh letter for every English letter. And the name Aurebesh, like the English word alphabet, is derived from the first two letters: Aurek and Besh. (Alphabet is from the Greek letters Alpha and Beta.) (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.massively.com/media/2010/09/more-messages-sub-01.jpg) This week we dive into the messages hidden within the Biography pages and into a bonus screenshot that may give us some insight into a PvP mechanic. Follow me after the break to help me unravel these mysteries.
The very little I can figure out The Biography pages contain the histories and personality traits of some of the more notorious characters you will meet in your travels across the SWTOR universe. This includes people like Grand Master Satele Shan, Grand Moff Kilran, and Mandalore, or some of your possible companions like Vette, Bowdaar, and T7-O1. Just like every other page on the holonet, the pages also contain Aurebesh phrases, and just like the planets from the last article, there are some that are easy to figure out and some that are not.
We will start with an easy one. Mandalore's pages, like every page, has "welcome to the holonet" at the top, and hidden within the text are three phrases. Mandalore's three phrases are Mandalore the Vindicator, Champion Needed, and Jedi merely first. Each Mandalore has a "the" title after his name to signify something about his reign. The previous Mandalore came to be known as Mandalore the Lesser, probably because he was a puppet of the Empire. Although the meaning behind the name is unclear, the current Mandalore, Artus, is known as Mandalore the Vindicator. The other two phrases revolve around the Great Hunt. This sport was started by Mandalore the Lesser as a way of energizing the clans. Artus is apparently continuing the tradition, so the Hunt needs a champion. The Jedi actually started the Great Hunt centuries before as a way to exterminate Sith followers and the creatures the Sith had created. Yet the tradition continues -- will you be the champion needed by Mandalore the Vindicator?
The next one is less obvious but certainly more fun: Satele Shan. Her phrases are Jedi exiled her mother, Blood of Revan, and A secret son. The latter two are obvious. Apparently, she is the scion of Revan and Bastila Shan (which in and of itself is awesome), but she also has a son whom no one apparently knows about. How does he fit into the world arc? The first phrase got me thinking (and this is total speculation): What if there is extreme significance to her mother's being exiled? The timeline is still fuzzy, so I don't know whether it's possible. But her mother could be the Jedi Exile from Knights of the Old Republic 2, if Revan and Bastila had a son. Canonically, the Jedi Exile is female, so who knows?
I need your help on these (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.massively.com/media/2010/09/more-messages-sub-02.jpg) As usual, I do not have all the answers, so perhaps you can help me out with a few of these mysteries and their significance.
Nem'ro the Hutt Betrayed Skadge -- Who is Skadge, and why is he important? Houk and Rattataki bodyguards -- We know Rattataki are a playable species; does that play some role in the bounty hunter class story?
Vette A Gift from Lord Haras -- Does this mean Vette is a slave? Risha's Sister -- Risha is the first planet in the Rishi System, but I doubt that is what is this phrase is about. Who is Risha? Star of Kala'uun -- Kala'uun is a large city on Ryloth. If she is the "star" of this city, does that mean she was famous as an entertainer?
Bowdaar Great Feastmaster's Collateral -- This holds no significance to me. Karssk's Pre -- Is this phrase cut off? Good Luck Redhead -- Does this mean anything to you?
T7-O1 Flesh Raider Collectable -- Collectable is spelled wrong, I guess, unless she is referring to a specific item and not some random collectible.
General Garza Ando Prime -- This planet is a frozen world that is home to famous pod races during the time just prior to the Clone Wars. It is also the home of the Bendu Monks, an order that predates the Jedi. What is the relationship between this planet and this Republic general?
Darth Malgus Yablari, Trandosha, Kalee -- I am not sure what Darth Malgus has to do with any of these planets, are you? First Contact -- Was he the first official contact the Republic had with the Empire?
Bonus mystery (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.massively.com/media/2010/09/more-messages-sub-03.jpg) As a bonus, I would like to include this screenshot from the smuggler class, which was released late last week. The picture shows the smuggler (scoundrel advanced class) scolding a red-skinned Zabrak. In the background, you will notice a sign with what looks like a list of some sort in Aurebesh. But it's not Aurebesh. I first noticed this non-Aurebesh writing in the screenshots of Nar Shaddaa. What is this writing if it's not Aurebesh?
Prior to writing, I was a graphic artist with web design and print-page layout being my focuses. During this time, I had accumulated a multitude of fonts, and being the pack rat I am, I kept them all, especially my Star Wars-related fonts. After skimming through all 10,000 (not an exaggeration), I noticed a font that I had dismissed as not being a real Star Wars font because I had never seen it in any Star Wars art. The font is called Galactic Basic. It is a collection of upper and lowercase letters that resemble Aurebesh, yet is not Aurebesh. When I compared this font to the lettering in the Nar Shaddaa screenshots, they actually spelled words.
Although there was nothing important spelled out in the Nar Shaddaa picture, the smuggler screenie was quite the opposite. After decoding, the smuggler's picture said this (laid out as close as I can to the actual layout):
For those who are not so familiar with Star Wars, "BHG" is obviously Bounty Hunters Guild. My speculatory mind went crazy. My fanboy got excited. Wouldn't it be incredible if this were a hint at open-world PvP and the names on that list were actual player names? There are multiple ways these names could appear on the list. Maybe they do something to tick off an NPC, or perhaps PCs can place bounties like they can in Star Wars Galaxies. But no matter how those names get there, are they a hint to future gameplay? Personally, I hope so.
Until next week, may Kikalekki's blessings be upon you. The Hyperspace Beacon by Larry Everett is your weekly guide to the vast galaxy of Star Wars: The Old Republic, currently in production by BioWare. If you have comments or suggestions for the column, send a transmission to larry@massively.com. Now strap yourself in, kid -- we gotta make the jump to hyperspace!
Just something I found interesting.
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Post by: Tbone on September 28, 2010, 08:37:09 pm
Very good find. In retrospect, perhaps we should have made that language part of the challenge. But I guess it would have been pretty obvious and not very original.
I think I get the reference to redhead. In KOTOR II, one of your companions is Mira (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mira), who is a redhead. There's a wookie who has a life debt with her, but is very bitter about it, Hanharr (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Hanharr). Throughout the game, he is hunting her, and usually refers to her "that redhead" or something similar. So I think the phrase is a nod to Hanharr, who could also be your companion if you went Dark Side. Whether there is a significant connection there or if it is just a nod, I don't know.
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Post by: Ragnarok on September 28, 2010, 09:48:10 pm
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Post by: Ragnarok on October 13, 2010, 09:03:45 pm
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This one can get confusing as there is a great deal of content in the game, all geared for slightly different experiences. So let's get to it, yes?
--There is no repeated content across factions. Easy enough.
--Every Class has a completely unique storyline with their own companion characters and quests that takes them from the very first level through the very last and leads them naturally into the end game content. We call these Class Quests.
Now the questions and ideas that can be harder to get your head around if you haven't yet been one of the few lucky ones to actually play the game.
--"Is all your faction specific content Class Quests?"
Absolutely not. It's a multiplayer game, built for multiplayer storytelling. Which means all classes in a faction will have access to all of the same content except the Class Quests.
--"What is the breakdown between Class Quests and multiplayer quests?"
On the Origin worlds it's about 60% Class Quests, dropping to about 40% on the Capital worlds and then even lower for the rest of the game. The whole idea is to get you into the game, teach you about your class and your story, then get you out there playing with other people. We need to meet Obi-Wan, get our lightsaber and learn about the rest of the galaxy, but then it's time to get the gang together and go to war. We're still going to take breaks and run off to Dagobah but that's now the minority of our story. So the game very purposefully starts with more single player content and then moves strongly towards content that can be played multiplayer.
--"What are all the different types of multiplayer quests?"
Whew, that one's a big list but I can hit the major stuff. 1) World Quests: One-offs or short chains built for easy pick up and play. Grab a PUG or your friends and have a short adventure together. 2) World Arcs: Epic quest arcs that go from four to ten quests or more and follow a storyline across an entire planet. Big decisions and branching questlines you may have to play multiple times (in different playthroughs, they're not repeatable) to see all the content. Built for long play sessions or a series of short sessions where you and your group want a huge adventure that may stretch over tens of hours. Also very PUGable as long as you're grabbing like minded folks. 3) Flashpoints: Instanced, heavily scripted major story and action pieces built for groups to go in and get the very best of BioWare's multiplayer storytelling. Built to be played in a single sitting.
Now here's the fun part. Our multiplayer content has lines, choices and content that is specific to each class and content that is only there if you're in a group. Did the Jedi Consular really just convince the Sith boss to stand down and not fight us? Did the Bounty Hunter really just shake down the Moff for more money? Did the Smuggler just leave the group with that attractive quest giver? Um...are they coming back? It's fun to replay the game and see all the different content but it's also a blast to play with friends and be completely surprised by what they say. Often you'll find yourself saying "Okay, that clearly was not one of my dialogue options!"
Hope that helps!
Originally posted by Mr. Daniel Erickson.
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Post by: Erathaol on October 14, 2010, 05:06:02 pm
Now THAT'S exciting! The structure sounds a bit like the missions in City of Heroes, with the typical one-off quests separate from the super long epic quest chains that will suck your life away. Except SW:TOR will have actual variety (I hope), unlike the cookie-cutter "bust into the warehouse and beat up the bad guys" Groundhog Day-esque mission in CoH...
All in all, I'm very excited to eventually play those long, involved quests with a group of y'all. That's where teamwork will really shine, and that's my favorite part of MMOs.
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Post by: Subb on October 15, 2010, 04:19:36 am
I can't believe that there's only one voice per sex per class :/
they've also confirmed the legacy system.
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Post by: Shirokumo on October 20, 2010, 03:16:20 pm
What's the legacy system? >.<
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Post by: Adad on October 20, 2010, 06:24:49 pm
Loosely, you create a character, play all the way through until you've completely leveled him/her then there will be some incentive offer to encourage you to create a new character and start over with the bonus they offer. No details yet
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Post by: Ragnarok on November 03, 2010, 05:04:16 pm
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Post by: Adad on January 22, 2011, 05:52:37 pm
wow. Bored?
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Post by: Tbone on January 22, 2011, 05:58:29 pm
Quote from: "Adad"
wow. Bored?
You can tell? It's getting bad..
Also, the only way you can tell the above picture is fake is because Tython is where the Jedi Knight and Consular start out, but NOT the Trooper and Smuggler! So what are they doing there?? Photoshopped!
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Post by: XxUnforgivenxX on January 22, 2011, 06:37:29 pm
O.o
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Post by: Keeloth on January 22, 2011, 06:41:47 pm
I'd play it.
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Post by: Ghisteslwchlohm on January 22, 2011, 06:46:11 pm
Also, the HUD is missing! Pretty sloppy work if you ask me.
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Post by: Tbone on January 22, 2011, 07:03:52 pm
Quote from: "Ghisteslwchlohm"
Also, the HUD is missing! Pretty sloppy work if you ask me.
No, I just disabled it with ctrl+u!
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Post by: ArchNemesis on January 23, 2011, 12:11:01 am
Quote from: "Tbone"
Quote from: "Ghisteslwchlohm"
Also, the HUD is missing! Pretty sloppy work if you ask me.
No, I just disabled it with ctrl+u!
Thank you for making my day. i was at work when i i got an email linking to this on facebook.
lol
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Post by: Subb on January 28, 2011, 11:10:23 am
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Post by: Adad on January 28, 2011, 11:39:51 am
Yea thats a cool little video update. I like the little Yoda-species character giving the orders
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Post by: Keeloth on January 28, 2011, 01:04:29 pm
I liked the part where the Consular tossed Sith around. :-D
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Post by: XxUnforgivenxX on January 28, 2011, 04:13:55 pm
I can definitely get into this game..... It seems to be well balanced between solo play and group play
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Post by: Tbone on January 28, 2011, 06:40:58 pm
You'll notice the graphics and animations are getting better and better. Jedi Knight using Force Push (see, they can use it Adad). Darth Hater has a good dissection:
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Post by: Arawn on January 28, 2011, 08:59:02 pm
I like the way Consular run better than the Knight... :S I hope theres the option to change your /mood just like MxO
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Post by: Paitryn on January 29, 2011, 12:44:25 am
I really like the open air sections of this flashpoint. it makes it smell less like your run of the mill moldy old dungeon or broken down building.
My GF said it reminded her of an actual book based quest (like the odessy or the hobbit) when you have a big adventure and smaller mini quests all along the way.
and even though it may be simplistic and no where near vindictus level, I do like the destructable environment possibilities. something we hoped SWTOR would have in the game after playing Vindictus.
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Post by: XxUnforgivenxX on January 29, 2011, 01:51:29 am
If you choose to save the Jedi, turn to page 57. If you want to sell your companion to a bantha dealer instead, turn to page 201.
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Post by: Tbone on February 15, 2011, 07:29:59 pm
Just saw that Spike from Cowboy Bebop is voicing the Bounty Hunter (Steven Blum). Loved Cowboy Bebop back in the day. Yet another reason to eventually check out all the classes!
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Post by: XxUnforgivenxX on February 16, 2011, 08:41:57 pm
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StephenReid General Discussion -> GDC 2011 Showing
While some BioWare developers might be at GDC, we are officially not showing The Old Republic there for consumers.
GDC is a professional show for members of the games industry, or those who want to break in. If you're looking for a chance to meet people in the games industry, network and attend seminars/presentations, then it's a great opportunity to do so.
If you're looking to play The Old Republic, come to PAX East.
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Post by: Tbone on February 21, 2011, 12:28:10 am
This video does a good job of showing the evolution of SWTOR's graphics and compares them to other big MMOs.
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Post by: Ragnarok on February 21, 2011, 12:43:40 am
Very nice find! I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Also that robot should be in the AP28431 videos.
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Post by: Revalis on February 21, 2011, 11:36:15 am
Yeah, that's a great comparison guide for the visuals. Nice find.
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Post by: Ragnarok on February 21, 2011, 02:59:31 pm
http://www.youtube.com/user/logun24x7 He has some more videos up on his channel
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Post by: Paitryn on February 21, 2011, 08:33:51 pm
Quote from: "Tbone"
Just saw that Spike from Cowboy Bebop is voicing the Bounty Hunter (Steven Blum). Loved Cowboy Bebop back in the day. Yet another reason to eventually check out all the classes!
Thats worth playing a BH alone. Spike is one of my favorite anime characters of all time.
now if they have the Voice Actor that played Wolfwood from Trigun i would definately play that class for sure as well.
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Post by: Revalis on February 22, 2011, 10:53:07 am
Others may have seen this already, but I just stumbled across it. http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=188836
Seems to be a fairly complete compilation of all things SW:TOR, with external links to supporting data.
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Post by: Ragnarok on February 22, 2011, 12:18:29 pm
Quote from: "Paitryn"
that's worth playing a BH alone. Spike is one of my favorite anime characters of all time.
now if they have the Voice Actor that played Wolfwood from Trigun I would definately play that class for sure as well.
I think I would rather have Vash's voice actor do some companion character, maybe some droid or something like jar jar.
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Others may have seen this already, but I just stumbled across it. http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=188836
Seems to be a fairly complete compilation of all things SW:TOR, with external links to supporting data.
I have already looked that this thread quite extensively, but I doubt many of our members have, though i could be wrong. I also don't believe we have a direct link to it so good job posting it. I also recommend taking a look at this.
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Post by: Tbone on February 22, 2011, 01:09:49 pm
It's a sticky on the general forums, so I assume most people have looked at it.
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Post by: Revalis on March 01, 2011, 01:21:34 pm
This is really a technical feature, not a gameplay mechanic. Basically, instead of requiring you to precisely mash a button to time the end of a cooldown of a previous ability, we give you a (small) window in which the game accepts button/click input while your previous ability is still executing.
It actually removes the need to closely watch the cooldown bar/UI as you can instead time your button presses with what action you see your character perform on screen (e.g. I'm close to the end of my previous attack, I can now hit the next attack and it will seamlessly execute - I don't have to wait until my character has fully finished his current move). Again, more fluid, more action-y, less vulnerable to latency.
So I guess combat is going to be more like KOTOR than expected.
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Post by: ArchNemesis on March 01, 2011, 02:31:24 pm
Sounds like queueing like in eq2. I loved this feature when they first implemented it. unfortunately when they remade the combat (like sony loves to fucking do) it felt very dragged out. A combat system like what TOR seems to have will be great with a queue implemented.
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Post by: Tbone on March 01, 2011, 02:39:24 pm
This is really a technical feature, not a gameplay mechanic. Basically, instead of requiring you to precisely mash a button to time the end of a cooldown of a previous ability, we give you a (small) window in which the game accepts button/click input while your previous ability is still executing.
It actually removes the need to closely watch the cooldown bar/UI as you can instead time your button presses with what action you see your character perform on screen (e.g. I'm close to the end of my previous attack, I can now hit the next attack and it will seamlessly execute - I don't have to wait until my character has fully finished his current move). Again, more fluid, more action-y, less vulnerable to latency.
So I guess combat is going to be more like KOTOR than expected.
No, it actually means the opposite of that. In KOTOR, you could queue up to 3-4 moves in advance, and then cancel them if you change your mind.
In SWTOR there's about a .5 second or so frame of time where you can click your next attack so that the combat is more seamless.
In other words, instead of having to wait for your swing animation to complete and the cooldown to completely reset, essentially bringing you back to a neutral position, you can select the next attack a half second before so that your attack continues in a fluid motion.
Also because of this, you aren't stuck staring at the cooldown timer waiting for the last little bit to go by so that you can get your next ability in. You'll just sense when the end of that ability is approaching and that will be the best time to start your next move.
As he stated, it isn't a gameplay mechanic (a la KOTOR's queuing skills system) but a technical tweak (giving you a half second grace period so that you aren't constantly losing momentum while attacking).
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Post by: XxUnforgivenxX on March 01, 2011, 04:59:50 pm
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In SWTOR there's about a .5 second or so frame of time where you can click your next attack so that the combat is more seamless.
When I read this, it reminded me of combo chaining in a fighting game, like SSFIV. Except it's mouse clicks...
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Post by: Tbone on March 01, 2011, 06:02:01 pm
I'm guesstimating on the .5 seconds, by the way. He just says "a small window in which the game accepts button/click input while your previous ability is still executing", so I imagine it to be close to that.
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Post by: Revalis on March 03, 2011, 01:10:01 pm
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Post by: Fuse on March 03, 2011, 01:30:04 pm
Quote from: "XxUnforgivenxX"
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In SWTOR there's about a .5 second or so frame of time where you can click your next attack so that the combat is more seamless.
When I read this, it reminded me of combo chaining in a fighting game, like SSFIV. Except it's mouse clicks...
Same thing popped in my mind as well. Should be interesting, but I also would LOVE to be testing this right now. I'm if this system will/can spawn exploits.
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Post by: Keeloth on March 05, 2011, 01:40:39 am
I'm wondering when they're going to start mass testing. Usually, open beta hits about a month before release, less sure when the (typical) closed beta tends to start.
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Post by: eeth on March 09, 2011, 06:25:39 pm
regarding the ability queuing, i know that Rift isn't popular around these parts, but it uses this exact same system at the moment. they have a "short" setting and a "full" setting. the short falls into that .5 second category of interaction, their "full" queue means that it will queue up one ability immediately after you've activated one.
as far as i can tell, it's working quite nicely.
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Post by: Revalis on March 16, 2011, 02:24:22 pm
http://www.mmofringe.com/content/fringe-articles/mmo-games/86-star-wars-the-old-republic/174-mmofringe-pax-2011-review-swtor Media impression from PAX Demo
Edit: Oh, ha. And an accompanying flame-filled thread from General Forums over it. :P http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=278289
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Post by: Anamodiel on March 16, 2011, 04:02:29 pm
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2. The Guild Feature currently on their website is just for player organizational purposes. The implementation of guilds, the rule sets for cross faction play on servers and other such things are not yet in game and are a part of a "Tier 3" stage of development.
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Post by: Ragnarok on July 19, 2011, 10:32:43 pm
More info was leaked on the possible preorder box.
The Star Was: The Old Republic alleged box art and Collector's Edition information have been leaked. According to a Polish website, the pre-order for SW:TOR, the new massively multiplayer online role playing game from Electronic Arts and BioWare will begin Thursday, July 21. Keep in mind that none of this has been confirmed, but according to the leaked image, the Collector's Edition will include:
Exclusive Gentle Giant Darth Malgus statue Star Wars: The Old Republic game discs in collectible metal case The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural annotated by Satele Shan Old Republic galaxy map Custom Security Authentication Key (i.e. Authenticator) Exclusive Music of Star Wars: The Old Republic CD High-Quality Collector's Edition Box
The Collector's Edition will also include seven digital items:
Flare Gun: Fire flares into the air Training Droid: Hovers at your side for combat assistance HoloDancer: Project your own holographic dancer HoloCam: Keep visual records of in-game adventures STAP: Sleek and unique in-game vehicle Exclusive Mouse Droid: Spun-ky droid to join your adventures Exclusive Collector's Edition Store: Unique in-game vendor with a dynamic assortment of items
The Collector's Edition is currently priced at 150 Euros, which would be about $220 USD. For more information on the Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector's Edition bonuses, and to check out the cover art for the game, check after the break.
It's also been stated that there will be a head start period for those who pre-order SW:TOR. Standard pre-orders will get a three day head start, while those who pre-order the Collector's Edition will get a six day head start.
Direct link to G4 article (http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/714659/star-wars-the-old-republic-box-art-and-collectors-edition-leaked/?cmpid=sn-110418-facebook-28-fbfantrack)
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Post by: Saint on July 19, 2011, 10:53:46 pm
dang, I think my wife would kill me if I paid 220 usd on a game.
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Post by: Ragnarok on July 20, 2011, 04:36:48 am
Quote from: "Saint"
dang, I think my wife would kill me if I paid 220 usd on a game.
Well supposedly there is two different collectors editions, one which is cheaper but comes with less items. Also the price hasn't been confirmed.
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Post by: Mharz on July 20, 2011, 07:49:25 am
So far from what I've seen.. Lightsaber color stone + 6 days head start = win for me.
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Post by: Saint on July 20, 2011, 11:20:08 am
I would be very surprised if they tried to sell it for 200 usd, I think its going to be less than that.
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Post by: Aracher on July 20, 2011, 11:28:15 am
I'll get the collectors edition thats for sure!
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Post by: Fuse on July 20, 2011, 11:47:55 am
dont care about half the stuff. The galaxy map will be online, and 6 days will be nothing in the long run.
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Post by: Manic Velocity on July 20, 2011, 12:34:40 pm
I've never understood the draw of collector's editions. All the schwag and booklets seem like overkill when all I really want is to just play the game.
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Post by: Aracher on July 20, 2011, 01:01:47 pm
I have a fair few collectors editions I do like having the collectables.
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Post by: Ash on July 20, 2011, 01:24:44 pm
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
I've never understood the draw of collector's editions...
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Post by: NoCry on July 20, 2011, 01:31:02 pm
crikey; will do that. I am embarrased/ proud to say that I have 4 or 5 gentle giant star wars things (bought by my children and my dog in each case). They are good quality busts so really the pre-order is only 60 euros or so (with games where I am costing maybe 45 euros). All in all therefore only 15 euros more than I would have paid anyway.
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Post by: Manic Velocity on July 20, 2011, 01:59:12 pm
Quote from: "Yotogi"
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
I've never understood the draw of collector's editions...
You'll be surprised to know that I do not, in fact, own any "CE" Matrix merch. :P
I figure I can be a fan without needing to show it off. That, and I enjoy being not-broke.
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Post by: Fuse on July 20, 2011, 01:59:35 pm
I got the SC2 collectors edition, mainly because it came with the first game on USB - but the box, DVDs, and art book collect dust.
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Post by: Lithium on July 20, 2011, 02:22:12 pm
I have the original matrix display case... and the bluray box set.
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Post by: JazzyC on July 20, 2011, 02:39:55 pm
Apparently pre-orders are going to start at 8am GMT July 21st. Rumored that only the first 50,000 will be guaranteed, with the rest put on a waiting list.
I can't tell whether this is in regards to this CE, Origin exclusive or whatever other version there it.
It could also be totally false.
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Post by: NoCry on July 20, 2011, 03:21:39 pm
on which site kaplin? any idea?
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Post by: JazzyC on July 20, 2011, 03:40:15 pm
I read it on The Register http://www.reghardware.com/2011/07/20/star_wars_the_old_republic_pre_order_tomorrow/ , which was reporting on Kotakuhttp://kotaku.com/5822741/rumor-star-wars-the-old-republic-collectors-edition-details-leak-limited-pre+orders-start-thursday .
However, I realise Kotaku has a tendency to post anything that gets sent it's way, usually presented by an author whose picked and extrapolated facts from thin air. It doesn't give any indication for the basis of said information.
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Pre-orders for The Old Republic will come in two flavors, the basic edition and the special Collector's Edition. The total number of pre-orders EA is purportedly taking caps out at 500,000, with only the first 50,000 pre-orders guaranteed, the rest queued in a prioritized waiting list.
Those purchases will only be handled through EA's online store, Origin. Interested customers may want to make sure they have an Origin account in good standing prior to the pre-order launch if they're hungry for an early copy.
At best guess, and it is a guess. I would say it is only pre-orders for Origin release. But then, I would have to question why a 500,000 cap with a 50,000 cap on guaranteed preorders when it is a Download format?
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Post by: Ragnarok on July 20, 2011, 04:30:11 pm
Quote from: "Kaplin"
Apparently pre-orders are going to start at 8am GMT July 21st.
Yeah on the swtor forums they have a screen shot the im pretty sure confirms this as being true.
The screen: (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8928/121us.jpg)
Also there is a good chance all this preorder info is real because the Unofical CE/preorder discussion (http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=381638) is already on its second thread and bioware hasn't shut it down yet.
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Post by: Subb on July 20, 2011, 04:38:35 pm
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
Quote from: "Yotogi"
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
I've never understood the draw of collector's editions...
You'll be surprised to know that I do not, in fact, own any "CE" Matrix merch. :P
I figure I can be a fan without needing to show it off. That, and I enjoy being not-broke.
I got the Arkham Asylum CE... the batarang is sitting proudly on my shelf.
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Post by: Amarantus on July 20, 2011, 06:27:17 pm
I will buy it because I have bought every other CE of the bioware games. Huge bioware nerd here. Only one I regret so far was DA2 because it was an awful game.
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Post by: Keeloth on July 20, 2011, 07:34:50 pm
I can't afford the expensive CE. I'm mostly interested in the virtual items anyways. We'll see what the "basic" set entails.
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Post by: Saint on July 20, 2011, 11:22:55 pm
According to this article it looks like gamestop will be selling it for 150$
Well I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow.
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Post by: JP on July 21, 2011, 02:19:02 am
Pre-order is LIVE!
http://www.swtor.com/preorder
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Post by: Duoi on July 21, 2011, 02:31:03 am
That is a well spent 200 dollars
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Post by: Keeloth on July 21, 2011, 03:15:05 am
I just got the standard edition. Still get the color crystal and the early access. Good enough for me.
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Post by: JazzyC on July 21, 2011, 03:23:41 am
None of the UK pre-order sites currently have anything put their placeholder Old Republic game available for purchase.
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Post by: NoCry on July 21, 2011, 04:01:08 am
Preorder is now up at game.uk. Have bought the collector edition.
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Post by: Aracher on July 21, 2011, 07:12:07 am
Me too NoCry glad i don't get charged until release cos right now not got that cash lol
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Post by: Lithium on July 21, 2011, 07:21:13 am
I picked up a copy from Amazon. They send the code instantly in your email. Ship date is like January 1st.
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Post by: Da6onet on July 21, 2011, 07:26:00 am
I can't decide between the digital deluxe or the CE. The question I have is whether you all think the in game store for CE people will be worth it.
edit: nvm, CE was sold out via Origin, I took it as a sign. Hopefully someone near me will get the CE and let me read the journal/map over their shoulder and let me play with their Malgus statue :-p
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Post by: Paitryn on July 21, 2011, 07:33:19 am
well i dont think the guild has to worry about a lack of preorders to qualify lol
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Post by: Lithium on July 21, 2011, 07:34:20 am
Quote from: "Da6onet"
I can't decide between the digital deluxe or the CE. The question I have is whether you all think the in game store for CE people will be worth it. Thoughts?
You'll just waist your time trying to 'justify' the cost. It can't really be justified--get it if you can afford it and want to treat yourself to something unique otherwise just get the standard version.
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Post by: Broin on July 21, 2011, 07:55:57 am
Yeah I'm going full out on this one... Done and done...
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Post by: Ketamininja on July 21, 2011, 08:09:10 am
Hmm,
Pre-order on Origin (UK) is £39.99 + £5.00 for pre-order (SE). Game.co.uk is doing £39.99 (SE) with no extra costs.
Game.co.uk doesn't specifiy if you get the crystal. Could it be £5 for the crystal?
Well, I was so excited I just pre-ordered on Origin without looking about.
"Based on our estimates, you ARE likely to receive your pre-order." w00t! I guess Origin customers might get first dibs, and other stores might have to wait if stock runs out? I'd pay the £5 for that... :D
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Post by: Lithium on July 21, 2011, 08:17:22 am
Yeah, I'm boycotting Origin. It's just a stupid stunt by EA to curb users from Steam to a sub-par digital platform. For example, if BF3 is not available from Steam when it releases... then it'll be another game I don't purchase.
Back on topic, I had zero issues with Amazon and it's actually cheaper by a couple cents. The important part is you get the website registration code instantly.
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Post by: Mharz on July 21, 2011, 08:27:42 am
Hey hey!!
Based on our estimates you ARE likely to receive the pre-order copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic you requested.
You registered your Pre-Order code on July 21, 2011 and now are registered for the following items:
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Early game access Color Stone (Virtual Item)
May The Force be with you all.
On a side note and slightly wierd at that I had a dream last night I was sitting in a bar with Tbone and a few other people talking about how I wanted a purple saber stone for ages and then admitting how cool it would be for all of FA to have white saber color. I woke up to the text about the pre-order. [insert ominous music here]
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Post by: Fuse on July 21, 2011, 08:40:07 am
Quote from: "Lithium"
Quote from: "Da6onet"
I can't decide between the digital deluxe or the CE. The question I have is whether you all think the in game store for CE people will be worth it. Thoughts?
You'll just waist your time trying to 'justify' the cost. It can't really be justified--get it if you can afford it and want to treat yourself to something unique otherwise just get the standard version.
^^^This. By the time we're rocking and rolling together I doubt these items will make a difference at all.
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Post by: Amarantus on July 21, 2011, 09:00:55 am
Oh bother. No idea what to do. I have always had terrible luck with online orders. Never do I get them on time, in tact, etc. But I am truly worried that the CE will be completely gone by the time 10am roles around and I can head to the store! Thoughts?
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Post by: Manic Velocity on July 21, 2011, 09:20:44 am
Pre-ordered the standard edition!
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Post by: Adad on July 21, 2011, 09:23:00 am
Preorder requested. Can honestly say I have never done that without knowing a damn release date... this game better be good.
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Post by: Manic Velocity on July 21, 2011, 09:30:39 am
Heh, just saw this over on reddit:
http://i.imgur.com/uaU81.png
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Post by: Ash on July 21, 2011, 09:32:52 am
Quote from: "Broin"
Yeah I'm going full out on this one... Done and done...
...and Done.
Lith was right, use Amazon if you can. (no waiting)
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Post by: Aracher on July 21, 2011, 09:35:09 am
not even suer if i'll get early acess I pre ordered from game.co.uk and it didn't say anything about early release
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Post by: Winter on July 21, 2011, 09:48:54 am
Collector's Edition Purchased. Good luck on getting into the beta everyone.
Winter
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Post by: Revalis on July 21, 2011, 09:53:34 am
Quote from: "Yotogi"
Lith was right, use Amazon if you can. (no waiting)
Absolutely. Got the code instantly.
Had gone to Best Buy when it opened, and they told me they won't be taking pre-orders on the CE until they get store SKUs for them, which will take approx. 1-2 business days. :/
I ordered from Gamestop originally, but got no email -- then saw on the forums people were reporting pretty much the same: 2 day wait. So cancelled and went to Amazon.
I was disappoint. But then happy.
I assume early access means we'll be downloading the client anyways, so doubt it matters when the box comes in the mail. ;)
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Post by: Tbone on July 21, 2011, 09:55:16 am
Pre ordered Collector's Edition from Amazon. Might as well make it an investment, I suppose!
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Post by: Aracher on July 21, 2011, 10:15:44 am
I'm annoyed no where else apart from game in uk is doing the collectors edition but i still have not got no code for the early access
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Post by: Ash on July 21, 2011, 10:16:31 am
For those who have already received their redemption code make sure you go to the website and register it. The sooner you do the higher up on the list you get for early game access.
http://www.swtor.com/preorder/code
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Post by: Ketamininja on July 21, 2011, 10:19:39 am
Well, I did go through Origin.... and I immediately (on screen and email) received what apears to be a key/reg ("Digital Rights") code in format xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx
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Post by: Adad on July 21, 2011, 10:31:27 am
That is correct Ket, go redeem it like Yotogi mentioned in the post above yours!
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Post by: Enoch on July 21, 2011, 10:33:38 am
So broke right now. I'll have to wait til next month to preorder.
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Post by: eeth on July 21, 2011, 10:35:43 am
there any place to get the Deluxe Digital version besides Origin?
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Post by: Tecknik on July 21, 2011, 10:46:08 am
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
Quote from: "Yotogi"
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
I've never understood the draw of collector's editions...
You'll be surprised to know that I do not, in fact, own any "CE" Matrix merch. :P
I figure I can be a fan without needing to show it off. That, and I enjoy being not-broke.
I have it. It was a birthday present one year. Pretty awesome.
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Post by: Ketamininja on July 21, 2011, 10:47:16 am
Quote from: "Adad"
That is correct Ket, go redeem it like Yotogi mentioned in the post above yours!
Done and done!
Quote from: "Enoch"
So broke right now. I'll have to wait til next month to preorder.
apparently you wont be charged until it is released. You can pre-order now without spending a cent/penny!
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Post by: Lithium on July 21, 2011, 10:49:05 am
Quote from: "eeth"
there any place to get the Deluxe Digital version besides Origin?
Nope it's an Origin exclusive scam.
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Post by: Tecknik on July 21, 2011, 10:50:10 am
Oh, and pre-ordered via Amazon.
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Post by: Amarantus on July 21, 2011, 11:20:08 am
Yeah if you are wise you will order the CE from Amazon. Was standing at the door to Gamestop at 10am when the opened. Payed for my CE preorder in full. I was then told they didn't have any codes yet. So I travel home and get a call 30 minutes later saying they have the codes and I can come pick it up. I drive back out there and get my code only to find out it is a standard edition code and not a CE code. Looks like Gamestop wont have the CE codes until tomorrow. Now with the wording on the SW:TOR site basically saying the faster you register the sooner you are to get in, this frustrates me to no end. If buying online didn't require delivery I would be set but NOOOOOO.
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Post by: Aracher on July 21, 2011, 11:29:11 am
Quote from: "Amarantus"
Yeah if you are wise you will order the CE from Amazon. Was standing at the door to Gamestop at 10am when the opened. Payed for my CE preorder in full. I was then told they didn't have any codes yet. So I travel home and get a call 30 minutes later saying they have the codes and I can come pick it up. I drive back out there and get my code only to find out it is a standard edition code and not a CE code. Looks like Gamestop won't have the CE codes until tomorrow. Now with the wording on the SW:TOR site basically saying the faster you register the sooner you are to get in, this frustrates me to no end. If buying online didn't require delivery I would be set but NOOOOOO.
Not all true I preordered for the uk at game.co.uk and not even got a code its really annoying
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Post by: Heironymus on July 21, 2011, 11:30:17 am
Quote from: "Tecknik"
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
Quote from: "Yotogi"
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
I've never understood the draw of collector's editions...
You'll be surprised to know that I do not, in fact, own any "CE" Matrix merch. :P
I figure I can be a fan without needing to show it off. That, and I enjoy being not-broke.
I have it. It was a birthday present one year. Pretty awesome.
Come on Guys (and girls) we all know Manic bought the BETTER one.. this one.. (http://www.gearlover.com/images/ultimate-matrix-collection-bluray12.JPG)
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Post by: Amarantus on July 21, 2011, 11:41:19 am
IMO this reeks of some EA Shenanigans with the code debacle. Only place that seem to have their CE codes are Online stores while brick and mortar places are lacking. Game, Gamestop, Bestbuy, etc. all won't have their CE codes until tomorrow from the information I am seeing posted.
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Post by: Keeloth on July 21, 2011, 11:42:53 am
Hmmm. I ordered off of Origin, despite my misgivings. Got my code all right. That was a standard edition though.
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Post by: Da6onet on July 21, 2011, 11:51:48 am
Quote from: "Ketamininja"
Well, I did go through Origin.... and I immediately (on screen and email) received what apears to be a key/reg ("Digital Rights") code in format xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx
Dang I completely missed that at first, good thing I religiously check our boards. Now I am registered.
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Post by: Saint on July 21, 2011, 12:00:04 pm
I bought mine off of amazon, had a gift card with them, so got my CE registered with bioware, amazon had my code sent to me right away.
Although even though I did 1 day shipping it shows est arrival of january 3 2012??? hope that isnt right.
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Post by: Manic Velocity on July 21, 2011, 12:03:49 pm
Quote from: "Heironymus"
Quote from: "Tecknik"
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
Quote from: "Yotogi"
Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
I've never understood the draw of collector's editions...
You'll be surprised to know that I do not, in fact, own any "CE" Matrix merch. :P
I figure I can be a fan without needing to show it off. That, and I enjoy being not-broke.
I have it. It was a birthday present one year. Pretty awesome.
Come on Guys (and girls) we all know Manic bought the BETTER one.. this one.. (http://www.gearlover.com/images/ultimate-matrix-collection-bluray12.JPG)
It was only released in Japan. I saw one on Ebay going for $400, and I'll admit I was tempted. But... christ, $400 for a few movies just doesn't make any sense to me.
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Post by: Subb on July 21, 2011, 12:34:29 pm
Pre-ordered from Game.co.uk (normal edition) but got no code... only an order confirmation. Any other UKers having this problem?
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Post by: Heironymus on July 21, 2011, 12:55:21 pm
do you guys really think the ingame items are worth the extra money? I dont care about the malgus figure as he is Sith.. you get the stone to change the color of your weapon even on the regular version.. I am leaning toward standard edition.
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Post by: Amarantus on July 21, 2011, 12:55:47 pm
Ok the problem with Gamestop has been fixed. There was an error in their system that ended up putting the CE codes under a "misc" SKU. I have mine now and it is entered! Now that we have so many people with the code entered, did we get any kind of confirmation that the guild has been confirmed?
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Post by: Aracher on July 21, 2011, 12:59:58 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
Pre-ordered from Game.co.uk (normal edition) but got no code... only an order confirmation. Any other UKers having this problem?
yeah we all are. Me, Ex and a friend of mine don't have them yet
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Post by: Broin on July 21, 2011, 01:02:42 pm
WTF I preordered from BESTBUY did I fuck myself or something?
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Post by: Saint on July 21, 2011, 01:13:34 pm
yep, or so I hear, some are canceling and going with amazon.
If you didnt get your activation code you might want to think about it.
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Post by: Amarantus on July 21, 2011, 01:15:59 pm
Quote from: "Heironymus"
do you guys really think the ingame items are worth the extra money? I don't care about the malgus figure as he is Sith.. you get the stone to change the color of your weapon even on the regular version.. I am leaning toward standard edition.
Probably not unless the collector's edition store is amazing. However, I am a major bioware fanboy and must have the CE's! The Sith Statue will probably end up on Ebay though =P
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Post by: Saint on July 21, 2011, 01:21:19 pm
Store is what did it for me, although I also like the cd of music and what not, the statue not so much, I think Ill put it on ebay, however the flare gun might come in handy
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Post by: Ragnarok on July 21, 2011, 01:57:59 pm
Just got back from game stop preordered but never got a code. Do they email it to you or did my store just not have any?
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Post by: Revalis on July 21, 2011, 01:58:30 pm
Quote from: "Amarantus"
Now that we have so many people with the code entered, did we get any kind of confirmation that the guild has been confirmed?
This will not happen until Phase 3 of the Guild System is in place. Likely before release.
But it only requires 4 pre-orders confirmed and then T-Bone has to check in on the Guild page (during Phase 3) and confirm activity to transfer.
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Post by: Da6onet on July 21, 2011, 02:55:48 pm
Quote from: "Lithium"
Quote from: "Da6onet"
I can't decide between the digital deluxe or the CE. The question I have is whether you all think the in game store for CE people will be worth it. Thoughts?
You'll just waist your time trying to 'justify' the cost. It can't really be justified--get it if you can afford it and want to treat yourself to something unique otherwise just get the standard version.
Yeah, it really came down to opportunity cost. I will say, in the back of my mind I was thinking ahead to any videos we might be making and decided that the flare gun might be necessary even if cliche at this point. Also, I'm not sure how the HoloCam will actually work, but it sounded like I should have that too :-p
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Post by: JazzyC on July 21, 2011, 03:43:05 pm
Quote from: "Aracher"
Quote from: "Subb"
Pre-ordered from Game.co.uk (normal edition) but got no code... only an order confirmation. Any other UKers having this problem?
yeah we all are. Me, Ex and a friend of mine don't have them yet
Same for me, though pre-order CE. Checked the other two UK retailers (Play.com and Amazon.co.uk) and neither have anything other than the standard edition listed.
Buisness as usual for the UK to play catch-up then...
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Post by: Amarantus on July 22, 2011, 07:39:56 am
Quote from: "Ragnarok"
Just got back from game stop preordered but never got a code. Do they email it to you or did my store just not have any?
It is supposed to be printed on your receipt. If it is not there you need to head back with your receipt and inform the person of this. The gamestop I went to didn't even know about the codes until I mentioned something.
It is a different SKU in their system so it has to be pulled up and the Collectors Edition codes are in some completely random misc SKU, but by this point it should be fixed and you should be able to get your code no problem.
I imagine after the massive call volume from yesterday that they will have their systems properly updated today.
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Post by: Aracher on July 22, 2011, 09:54:07 am
Quote from: "Kaplin"
Quote from: "Aracher"
Quote from: "Subb"
Pre-ordered from Game.co.uk (normal edition) but got no code... only an order confirmation. Any other UKers having this problem?
yeah we all are. Me, Ex and a friend of mine don't have them yet
Same for me, though pre-order CE. Checked the other two UK retailers (Play.com and Amazon.co.uk) and neither have anything other than the standard edition listed.
Buisness as usual for the UK to play catch-up then...
Get this I went into GAME today in town to ask about the pre order. They didn't even know what I was talking about in fact they didn't even know what game I was talking about absolute fail
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Post by: JazzyC on July 22, 2011, 02:25:59 pm
GAME for me is too focused on the console boys. I think that is because of the pre-owned joys they can have when people trade in.
Norwich currently has 3 GAME owned stores (2 GAME and 1 Gamestation) and has had 5 upto a few years back. Their selection of PC games is always beyond a joke. I would say they only ever have the "Top 10" PC games, along with a pathetic range of any game they feel they can stick a "Buy 3 for £20" to.
If it wasn't for the fact only GAME seem to be doing the CE, I would have gone elsewhere.
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Post by: Aracher on July 22, 2011, 02:47:07 pm
I agree this is stupid I hope BIOWARE learn from this and next time go with someone like play.com or gameplay.co.uk
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Post by: Subb on July 22, 2011, 05:12:05 pm
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/118/1183701p1.html << Apparently this MMO isn't being release at the same time everywhere.
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Post by: Lithium on July 22, 2011, 07:09:52 pm
Quote from: "Aracher"
I agree this is stupid I hope BIOWARE learn from this and next time go with someone like play.com or gameplay.co.uk
It's actually EA that handles the distribution mostly.
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Post by: JP on July 23, 2011, 07:02:56 pm
Sexy new models for speeders (http://media.dhcdn.com/2011/07/8934/gsexdiss13.jpg)
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Post by: Strod on August 18, 2011, 01:00:42 pm
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Post by: Revalis on August 18, 2011, 01:52:36 pm
Not sure if it's new, or I'm just now noticing it, but it looks like the "loot glow" on corpses is colored to indicate the highest quality of gear that dropped. ie, white glows on trash drops, green glow when green gear drops -- very nice addition if so.
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Post by: Strod on August 18, 2011, 02:15:33 pm
It's actually from gamescom.
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Post by: Tbone on August 18, 2011, 04:35:25 pm
Quote from: "Revalis"
Not sure if it's new, or I'm just now noticing it, but it looks like the "loot glow" on corpses is colored to indicate the highest quality of gear that dropped. ie, white glows on trash drops, green glow when green gear drops -- very nice addition if so.
That was added with the newest build.
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Post by: likwidtek on August 18, 2011, 05:20:06 pm
I dig it.
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Post by: JP on August 18, 2011, 11:36:08 pm
to add to the glow, also works with blue items and purple, had an epic drop today, and it was very distinctly purple. Green also glows for quest items.
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Post by: Subb on August 19, 2011, 02:45:40 am
Nice stuff. This is the first game to ever even remotely tempt me to play as the bad guys. Urgh!
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Post by: likwidtek on August 19, 2011, 03:11:17 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
Nice stuff. This is the first game to ever even remotely tempt me to play as the bad guys. Urgh!
From http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/367/feature/5511/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-Game-Update-from-SyndCon.html
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I asked about the Lightside / Darkside points, since progression and equipment was tied to it. Whether you go light or dark is a personal decision. It is not visible by players or NPCs. No one will sense that you are a goody-two-shoes Sith and attack you. Any path you decide to go is viable. A total scum-bag Sith won’t get you any better equipment than a neutral or light-side one, just different equipment. And no, it was reiterated, you cannot switch sides. You can be the most evil scum-bag Jedi with the highest dark-side points on the server and you’ll still be Republic.
That said, are we going to have Dark side republic FA guys? That's going to be weird.
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Post by: Venlar on August 19, 2011, 03:20:31 pm
Quote from: "likwidtek"
Quote from: "Subb"
Nice stuff. This is the first game to ever even remotely tempt me to play as the bad guys. Urgh!
From http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/367/feature/5511/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-Game-Update-from-SyndCon.html
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I asked about the Lightside / Darkside points, since progression and equipment was tied to it. Whether you go light or dark is a personal decision. It is not visible by players or NPCs. No one will sense that you are a goody-two-shoes Sith and attack you. Any path you decide to go is viable. A total scum-bag Sith won’t get you any better equipment than a neutral or light-side one, just different equipment. And no, it was reiterated, you cannot switch sides. You can be the most evil scum-bag Jedi with the highest dark-side points on the server and you’ll still be Republic.
That said, are we going to have Dark side republic FA guys? That's going to be weird.
Personally I'll be playing light sided with my main. I may down the road roll a dark sided smuggler... I mean where's the fun in being a space pirate if I have to behave all the time =p
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Post by: Mavin on August 19, 2011, 08:13:16 pm
new vid posted a betacake about 25 mins worth of gameplay showing some storyline for a sith warrior. Some pretty good stuff, just makes me want to play even more!
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Post by: Maglorius on August 19, 2011, 09:48:48 pm
Quote from: "likwidtek"
Quote from: "Subb"
Nice stuff. This is the first game to ever even remotely tempt me to play as the bad guys. Urgh!
From http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/367/feature/5511/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-Game-Update-from-SyndCon.html
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I asked about the Lightside / Darkside points, since progression and equipment was tied to it. Whether you go light or dark is a personal decision. It is not visible by players or NPCs. No one will sense that you are a goody-two-shoes Sith and attack you. Any path you decide to go is viable. A total scum-bag Sith won’t get you any better equipment than a neutral or light-side one, just different equipment. And no, it was reiterated, you cannot switch sides. You can be the most evil scum-bag Jedi with the highest dark-side points on the server and you’ll still be Republic.
That said, are we going to have Dark side republic FA guys? That's going to be weird.
I agree, that does seem kind of weird.
Do you think it could alter the RP of FA or the lore behind the guild? Do we as a guild set some strict guidelines and standards when it comes to the choices that we pick?
Or will it really matter?
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Saint on August 19, 2011, 10:30:12 pm
I dont think its that big of a deal really for me anyways, Im not going to tiptoe around just to stay light side, Im going to follow where the force leads... oops does that mean Im slipping to the darkside?
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Ghisteslwchlohm on August 20, 2011, 03:27:03 am
Naw brah! You're in the Aequitas order!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Revalis on August 20, 2011, 09:44:22 am
I hope to stay grey by doing both light and dark options.. (and not by avoiding LS/DS or choosing neutral options) but if it looks like I get screwed on gear and abilities, then I'll probably go light. Hoping that's not the case though.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Strod on August 20, 2011, 12:57:42 pm
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Tbone on September 06, 2011, 01:47:18 pm
Good find! I nabbed it in case it vanishes!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Fuse on September 06, 2011, 03:25:00 pm
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Nice stuff. This is the first game to ever even remotely tempt me to play as the bad guys. Urgh!
From http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/367/feature/5511/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-Game-Update-from-SyndCon.html
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I asked about the Lightside / Darkside points, since progression and equipment was tied to it. Whether you go light or dark is a personal decision. It is not visible by players or NPCs. No one will sense that you are a goody-two-shoes Sith and attack you. Any path you decide to go is viable. A total scum-bag Sith won’t get you any better equipment than a neutral or light-side one, just different equipment. And no, it was reiterated, you cannot switch sides. You can be the most evil scum-bag Jedi with the highest dark-side points on the server and you’ll still be Republic.
That said, are we going to have Dark side republic FA guys? That's going to be weird.
I agree, that does seem kind of weird.
Do you think it could alter the RP of FA or the lore behind the guild? Do we as a guild set some strict guidelines and standards when it comes to the choices that we pick?
Or will it really matter?
I expect to be at least gray, if not full DS Jedi. I can make it fit RP due to being Aequitas, but even if that were not the case it's how I want to play...
"Those who do not understand their opponents arguments do not completely understand their own" - Lesson I have lived my RL by for many many years.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: DudeWithGun on September 07, 2011, 05:38:22 pm
Wouldn't you lose out by being neutral then since there's special equipment for light or dark?
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: eeth on September 07, 2011, 05:51:44 pm
i thought there was neutral only gear as well.
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: DudeWithGun on September 07, 2011, 06:21:50 pm
Ah I'm really not sure. I do know that 40+ characters started going out today and anyone in the Beta should have already received or will receive one republic and one sith soon!
Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Official Thread
Post by: Ragnarok on September 08, 2011, 09:36:20 pm
There will be neutral armor in game it just wasn't implemented in the current build. Also from what I can tell artifact armor is the only armor affected by your alignment and its not as good as pvp or crafted gear.
Title: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: Mharz on September 30, 2011, 05:25:14 pm
Title: Re: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: Phienyx on September 30, 2011, 06:14:24 pm
I haven't consciously made a decision to try to be light or grey. I will let my character's beliefs and personality guide his actions based on what he thinks is for the better good of those who do not harbor ill will. He will, however always be firmly committed to opposing the Sith and any other form of evil. We will see where this takes him.
....it may be time for another character back story. ;)
Title: Re: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: Ragnarok on September 30, 2011, 07:16:18 pm
Title: Re: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: JP on October 07, 2011, 03:42:03 pm
I'm very quickly joining your "Smugglers Rule" party. As the Gunslinger is pushing its way towards my main character slot.
Title: Re: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: Mharz on October 19, 2011, 07:02:35 pm
Hey folks if you didn't notice the SWTOR website was down for a long time yesterday. I was asking last night on TS if anyone had an idea as to why it was down so long. Well if you trace swtor.com the server is now in .... Austin, Tx. Darth Hater confirms:
"So I did a ping of the SWTOR.com address yesterday when maintenance started. The IP address was 159.153.92.41, a server owned by EA in Redwood City, California. Performing that same ping today, now that maintenance has ended, shows an IP address of 74.203.191.59, a server located in Austin, Texas."
In other very interesting news Blizcon (Blizzard's big yearly self love attempt at a gaming convention) is 10/21 to 10/22 and IGN posted the following:"Tomorrow at 9 AM Pacific you can look forward to a pile of new content. Then starting Monday (the 24th) and lasting through to Friday (the 28th) we'll be posting a brand new Old Republic article every. Single. Day."
http://pc.ign.com/articles/121/1210147p1.html
Then Stephen Reid Tweets: "As others have noted, we have a press embargo on #SWTOR dropping tomorrow. We've had press in for a while. Testers are still under NDA. That means if you're in testing, you're still bound by NDA. Only press who have been admitted will be sharing their impressions."
Is the NDA going away during Blizzcon to steal the thunder and attention from Blizzard?
Press blitz incoming? Stay tuned. Interesting days ahead.
Title: Re: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: Mharz on October 27, 2011, 09:31:03 pm
Some links should be watched.
http://www.swtor.com/patch/latest
Title: Re: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: Tbone on October 28, 2011, 12:36:34 am
Ha, nice find. Have they been putting patch notes there? I know in our weekend testing there were no patch notes.
Title: Re: RP-PvP Servers are IN
Post by: Mharz on October 28, 2011, 09:22:07 pm
From what I've heard they aren't on top of this link a lot. It's an outside chance but if they update it then it's like gold. Also, I would think that this link (or one like it) will be invaluable after release to know what's new.