And what makes you all feel like you're entitled to some kind of explaination from BioWare about anything concerning their $150 million game investment? Are you a majority investor in their company?
No. I'm a customer. And if you know anything about consumer capitalism, what people like me say think and do are the difference between success and failure for a company. And one of the things I don't do is suck up to some corporation or act as unpaid marketing for a product that is shaping up to have major flaws.
thus spoken the voice of anarchy in gaming...Where do you live in the Activision/Blizzard collective or the Ncsoft liberation front?
And what makes you all feel like you're entitled to some kind of explaination from BioWare about anything concerning their $150 million game investment? Are you a majority investor in their company?
No. I'm a customer. And if you know anything about consumer capitalism, what people like me say think and do are the difference between success and failure for a company. And one of the things I don't do is suck up to some corporation or act as unpaid marketing for a product that is shaping up to have major flaws.
thus spoken the voice of anarchy in gaming...Where do you live in the Activision/Blizzard collective or the Ncsoft liberation front?
I mean,in some way we are all corporation whores aren't we???Who stopped playing wow after blizz started ruining it day by day?They don't gve a damn penny about your's o anyone's "constructive scepticism" They just want to make more money.And EA will succed for sure.It all comes down to if you agree with the way the company chose to make money/take your money.But even if you don't but the majority of people does,you shut up and play the game.To me, to say the truth you are not a slightly more accurate doomsayer as someone above mentioned,but a troll with a good use of the english language.
And what makes you all feel like you're entitled to some kind of explaination from BioWare about anything concerning their $150 million game investment? Are you a majority investor in their company?
No. I'm a customer. And if you know anything about consumer capitalism, what people like me say think and do are the difference between success and failure for a company. And one of the things I don't do is suck up to some corporation or act as unpaid marketing for a product that is shaping up to have major flaws.
thus spoken the voice of anarchy in gaming...Where do you live in the Activision/Blizzard collective or the Ncsoft liberation front?
Huh?
He is saying your full of carp mate..... Just to clear that up.
Everone harps on about the "single player mechanics" most successful MMO's have the ability to solo with greater rewards for group play these days.
Thats life... . thats life .... thats life. Atleast the companion chars will be interesting, not Guild wars sponsored dont move more than 3 feet away from me ones.
They've just updated a blog in which they will be sharing the "big announcements" which they are going to make, so I think there will definitely be some meaty pieces of info released.
Quote from SeanDahlberg:
"In conjunction with the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles we will be publishing a special edition Fan Friday. As we release new exciting information about Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, we’ll be updating this article daily to share the big announcements with you. So be sure to check back often so you don’t miss anything.
Sneak Peek on Gametrailers TV
Just can’t wait for E3 to get here? Well, you’re in luck! GameTrailers TV will be airing a special pre-E3 edition on Friday, June 11th. During the show, there will be a Behind the Scenes segment where you’ll get a sneak peek at our next cinematic trailer! Check your local listing for air time.
They've just updated a blog in which they will be sharing the "big announcements" which they are going to make, so I think there will definitely be some meaty pieces of info released.
Quote from SeanDahlberg:
"In conjunction with the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles we will be publishing a special edition Fan Friday. As we release new exciting information about Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, we’ll be updating this article daily to share the big announcements with you. So be sure to check back often so you don’t miss anything.
Sneak Peek on Gametrailers TV
Just can’t wait for E3 to get here? Well, you’re in luck! GameTrailers TV will be airing a special pre-E3 edition on Friday, June 11th. During the show, there will be a Behind the Scenes segment where you’ll get a sneak peek at our next cinematic trailer! Check your local listing for air time.
And what makes you all feel like you're entitled to some kind of explaination from BioWare about anything concerning their $150 million game investment? Are you a majority investor in their company?
No. I'm a customer. And if you know anything about consumer capitalism, what people like me say think and do are the difference between success and failure for a company. And one of the things I don't do is suck up to some corporation or act as unpaid marketing for a product that is shaping up to have major flaws.
thus spoken the voice of anarchy in gaming...Where do you live in the Activision/Blizzard collective or the Ncsoft liberation front?
Huh?
He is saying your full of carp mate..... Just to clear that up.
Everone harps on about the "single player mechanics" most successful MMO's have the ability to solo with greater rewards for group play these days.
Thats life... . thats life .... thats life. Atleast the companion chars will be interesting, not Guild wars sponsored dont move more than 3 feet away from me ones.
What we won't get are credible answers to the questions:
- Is this truly an MMORPG or a single player online game with networking features?
How many times does BioWare have to state the Game is going to have all the traditional elements of an MMO for Folks like you to believe it?...It will be every bit as much of an MMORPG than any other one out there...They've already said it a million times over...The only difference will be if you choose to Solo most of the time you will be able to...That's all...There will be 6 Years of development on this Game when it comes out...Auctions Houses...Yes...PvP...Yes...Crafting...Yes...It's mostly already been answered...
Talk is cheap, and from an MMO dev - almost worthless.
The question is - why do you believe them?
- Is what Bioware means by 'open world' the same as what ordinary mmo players mean by 'open world'?
Quote From Daniel Erickson: "One of the real things we wanted to show at GDC this year is that our worlds are huge, actually. They are giant, you can explore. They are massive. You can just wander off one direction and go forever."
Quote from James Olhen: "Our public areas are one contiguous world", "Not just our cities - 90% of the game, actually, will be areas where you can run into other players" - PC Gamer UK April 2010
- Are crafting and selling really integral to this game? Or bolted-on afterthoughts?
Quote: We’ve spent quite a bit of time discussing how to ensure that crafters – true dedicated crafters – can make a name for themselves and be important in their community. - Dev Blog Damion Schubert
Quote: We are going to have crafting, because that's a big part of MMOs. We're going to implement crafting in a way that 'feels' right for Star Wars. - Massively TOR 2008
- What about housing?
Some notes from the lecture “MMO Retention - Learning from the First 25 Years,” by Scott Hartsman of Trion, and Gordon Walton of BioWare.
Gordon Walton of Bioware discussed aspirational experiences, and pointed out that they didn’t necessarily have to be day to day, they could be things that people aim for over the long term. In Ultima Online, for example, the data showed that people who had houses stayed longer than people who didn’t, so making changes to offer housing to more players became important.
Those quotes are very vague.
Actually there is nothing vague about them. You just cannot admit that you are jus trolling.
I am sorry but he is right. These statements are very nebulous. They provide very little detail and some of there are so ambiguous as be to almost denials.
You folks cant win. Why even try arguing? Dude dredged up qoutes that are two years old, giving no details. With Bioware and Star Wars attached most are already in love and have the rose tinted googles on. This is their game, thats it finale. You can not convince him that he might even be a fraction wrong.
I'd say a major game mechanic's details will be revealed - probably PvP, perhaps crafting/social tools. Maybe another planet as well, and some kind of fluff (like the cinematic trailer last year, only not as OMGWTFBBQ EPIC. Love or hate TOR, you have to admit that trailer was awesome).
Well they have a countdown to E3 on their site now that reads "Get ready for multiple worldwide reveals at E3 Expo 2010", so that's a good sign atleast of whats to come.
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The one thing I would like to know out of E3 about SWTOR is the release date:)
RELAX!@!! BREATHE!!!
I believe BioWare has said Spring 2011. This is probably more concrete than an actual date, which would no doubt be delayed and/or pushed around.
That gives players little over a year to enjoy the game before the apocalypse in 2012. Help us, John Cusack, you're our only hope. :P
thus spoken the voice of anarchy in gaming...Where do you live in the Activision/Blizzard collective or the Ncsoft liberation front?
Huh?
I mean,in some way we are all corporation whores aren't we???Who stopped playing wow after blizz started ruining it day by day?They don't gve a damn penny about your's o anyone's "constructive scepticism" They just want to make more money.And EA will succed for sure.It all comes down to if you agree with the way the company chose to make money/take your money.But even if you don't but the majority of people does,you shut up and play the game.To me, to say the truth you are not a slightly more accurate doomsayer as someone above mentioned,but a troll with a good use of the english language.
He is saying your full of carp mate..... Just to clear that up.
Everone harps on about the "single player mechanics" most successful MMO's have the ability to solo with greater rewards for group play these days.
Thats life... . thats life .... thats life. Atleast the companion chars will be interesting, not Guild wars sponsored dont move more than 3 feet away from me ones.
They've just updated a blog in which they will be sharing the "big announcements" which they are going to make, so I think there will definitely be some meaty pieces of info released.
Quote from SeanDahlberg:
"In conjunction with the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles we will be publishing a special edition Fan Friday. As we release new exciting information about Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, we’ll be updating this article daily to share the big announcements with you. So be sure to check back often so you don’t miss anything.
Sneak Peek on Gametrailers TV
Just can’t wait for E3 to get here? Well, you’re in luck! GameTrailers TV will be airing a special pre-E3 edition on Friday, June 11th. During the show, there will be a Behind the Scenes segment where you’ll get a sneak peek at our next cinematic trailer! Check your local listing for air time.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20100609_002"
The home page of the official website also started to show a countdown timer just now.
Feel free to use my referral link for SW:TOR if you want to test out the game. You'll get some special unlocks!
Thats abnormally exciting.
Full of carp, eh? Sounds fishy to me.
LOL.
I am sorry but he is right. These statements are very nebulous. They provide very little detail and some of there are so ambiguous as be to almost denials.
You folks cant win. Why even try arguing? Dude dredged up qoutes that are two years old, giving no details. With Bioware and Star Wars attached most are already in love and have the rose tinted googles on. This is their game, thats it finale. You can not convince him that he might even be a fraction wrong.
I'd say a major game mechanic's details will be revealed - probably PvP, perhaps crafting/social tools. Maybe another planet as well, and some kind of fluff (like the cinematic trailer last year, only not as OMGWTFBBQ EPIC. Love or hate TOR, you have to admit that trailer was awesome).
Well they have a countdown to E3 on their site now that reads "Get ready for multiple worldwide reveals at E3 Expo 2010", so that's a good sign atleast of whats to come.
http://www.swtor.com/
To be expected:
Rebel trailer Troopers owning Siths with space ships/smuggler of some sort and more on companions, species.