Author Topic: So, Star Wars: The Old Republic - who's playing? (Read 2815 times)

Joshmaul · « **on:** October 05, 2011, 09:35:03 AM »

So, after some careful consideration, I have reluctantly - because of the work I put in, and because I'm a Trekkie - cancelled my subscription to Star Trek Online, though I may consider picking it up when it goes F2P. World of Warcraft, at the moment, has become somewhat stagnant, but I'm trying to alleviate that with some roleplaying and enjoying the holiday things.

Which brings me to the point of all this: I intend to play Star Wars: The Old Republic, which will be released just in time for Christmas. My parents will be pre-ordering it for me from the local Gamestop.

To say I'm giddy with anticipation is a gigantic understatement. I have been a fan of Star Wars almost as long as I have been of Star Trek, and I especially enjoyed the Knights of the Old Republic games. And I'm impressed with what I've seen so far of this game. I'm wondering if anyone else intends to pick this baby up, and if so - what side will you be on? Me, though I'll end up trying both, I will probably predominantly play Sith Empire - my first character will be a Sith Inquisitor. Why? Because I'm evil, and it appeals to me. *grin*

Darkthunder · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2011, 10:05:23 AM »

I've preordered Star Wars: The Old Republic, and will be rolling as a Sith Juggernaut (Warrior advanced class).

I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. Played WoW for 5.5 years before feeling that all I was getting was "more of the same" from each new patch. Played STO off and on since launch, mostly because i'm a huge Star Trek fan. As of late, with constant delays, I decided to put STO on the shelf for the forseeable future. I might make a return to the game as a "Silver" player once it goes free-to-play. But in the mean time, i'll be buying Battlefield 3 later this month (enjoyed the beta so far), and then ofcourse SWTOR in late December.

Lionus · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:58:29 PM »

I will be playing, and I just signed in for open beta.

1DeadlySAMURAI · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2011, 05:45:48 AM »

I gonna try it for a while rolling as a Republic, at least to see what it's like.
I hope it can live up to the hype. I've seen many promising games fall on that they couldn't.

Joshmaul · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:39:56 AM »

Quote from: 1DeadlySAMURAI on October 06, 2011, 05:45:48 AM

I gonna try it for a while rolling as a Republic, at least to see what it's like.
I hope it can live up to the hype. I've seen many promising games fall on that they couldn't.

I admit I thought the same thing, especially considering that EA is the publisher (and they also owned Mythic, which made Warhammer Online - which is only hanging on by the thin thread of really rabid Warhammer fans, IMHO), but BioWare apparently has a good reputation - and there are enough people who played Knights of the Old Republic to make this potentially viable. This is their first MMO, though, so...we'll see.

Lionus · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2011, 12:50:25 AM »

Beta keys are out! get your before friday!

Bones · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2011, 03:20:55 AM »

can't find it, got email from bioware telling me I've been selected for beta-testing but i can't find the key

Lionus · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:08:27 AM »

It'll be mailed later.. or, you can be impatient and get one from their co-working gaming sites

Bones · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2011, 02:07:09 PM »

ah so that's the trick

I tried already on IGN.com but didn't find it

Joshmaul · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2011, 02:09:01 PM »

I beta'd last weekend. I'm hoping to try again (Curse sent out beta keys too) before the release...draggy computer be damned, I'm in love, heh.

Darkthunder · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2011, 02:26:09 PM »

Quote from: Joshmaul on November 16, 2011, 02:09:01 PM

I beta'd last weekend. I'm hoping to try again (Curse sent out beta keys too) before the release...draggy computer be damned, I'm in love, heh.

What was your overall experience of the game? Many claim SWTOR is nothing more than an "WoW in Star Wars-skin" MMO. From what i've seen/read about SWTOR, I don't see it as such. I'm wondering how others think, who have actually played the game.

Joshmaul · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2011, 07:36:11 PM »

Honestly, I can't say much due to the NDA - but I can say this. When WoW has fully-scripted, fully-voiced dialogue with quest-givers, then they can compare TOR to WoW.

Lionus · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2011, 03:04:48 PM »

Lionus · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2011, 06:58:12 PM »

*is downloading the betatest client*

sovereign001 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2011, 07:17:52 PM »

Wanna play it but again paying every month pffff....

Gonna play st online when its free again.

Bones · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2011, 02:25:05 AM »

Oh boy ... they finally sent me invitation for 26 th November

so I'm testing it this saturday

YAY !!!

... but then again I doubt I'm gonna be paying for it every month so I'll pass

AdmiralKathryn · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2011, 05:09:19 PM »

Well, the NDA is up, so those who have played it can now share their thoughts. Eventually got invited to a test this weekend and it starts tomorrow, can't wait to see if it lives up to the hype ^^

Bones · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2011, 11:25:20 AM »

Aw crap, 20 gigs then an hour of waiting after clicking play and all I get is black screen

I guess that all ... no testing

fuc* ....

Bones · « **Reply #18 on:** November 27, 2011, 01:25:52 PM »

correction ... besides that I can't edit my own reply

... SWTOR is fianally working for me and ,,, I have to admit it's quite funny to play, good thing they kept some bits of KOTOR I and II score in it, GFX is decent for a MMO, SFX is as good as ussual for SW games ... but it's still not what I was waiting for, voice acting is average, plot is cheap (in KOTOR 1 jedis were weakened, KOTOR2 jedis almost extinct, TOR jedis mostly destoyed, only few escaped to remote world ... feels like it was already used in another SW game and original trilogy)

Still, so far it's a solid game, right now I'm considering getting 3 months gameplay

Lionus · « **Reply #19 on:** November 27, 2011, 05:22:25 PM »

As am I.

I'm hooked.

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