I would simply reinforce the actual decision I made when I was actually in SWTOR beta.. It was an OK game but it was run by SOE and they would inevitably fuck it up, so go play EVE online instead. Which has turned out to be a fabulous decision for all these years..
I would tell my past self that SWTOR would dissappoint me like the Patriots did again in the Super Bowl losing to the New York Football Giants, not to be confused with Baseball Giants which won the World Series again like our two term President Obama. Furthermore SWTOR would tank EA's stock, making it bad like Facebook's.
I'd tell myself: Don't buy EA collectors editions. They are mass produced, not limited, and hold no collectors value, since stores are flooded with them. The same Collectors Edition could be bought for $20 at Kmart and Bestbuy liquidation sales 8 months after launch.
By royally screwing up Star Wars, I'd probably also tell myself to not buy EA MMO's, ever. If they try to heavily monetize the new Sim City, I think I'll scream.
Originally posted by cdestey
Save your money... for the divorce.
That has bad returns too, 20-35 cents to the dollar.
Originally posted by MMOExposed If you could travel back in time and tell the Pre-SWTOR-Beta "You" something about SWTOR, what would you tell yourself?
This game was not worth you following it for five years.
Originally posted by Enigmatus Off-topic, but when did the discontent for SWTOR begin exactly?
The real, mainstream anger and disappointment began probably two weeks after launch when even the most hardcore fanbois and the paid skills in their ranks, could not conceal the fact that this was a linear grinder game with no free choice and no variety.
Originally posted by Enigmatus Off-topic, but when did the discontent for SWTOR begin exactly?
The real, mainstream anger and disappointment began probably two weeks after launch when even the most hardcore fanbois and the paid skills in their ranks, could not conceal the fact that this was a linear grinder game with no free choice and no variety.
Industry stories began to zero in on Ilum on Jan 2nd and reached a fever pitch between Jan. 2nd and Jan 22nd.
Dont do it, its good for about 1-2 months and then it drops out of interest bigstyle after that and 3 characters done. Yep 3 chars in 2 mths and thats not even playing it hardcore style either. Now bored, methinks maybe one should have tried SWG and then tried to keep that one going instead.
That it's a big stinking pile of shit and not to waste $50 on it because you'll be bored within a week and you'll force yourself to get to lvl 50 just to feel like you got something for your money but hey at least you won't subscribe to it.
Don't buy the Collectors Edition, the CE store contains nothing but shit.
Otherwise, nothing. Everything has transpired as I have forseeen.
What? Elikal I remember your posts in the months after release. They did not read as if you had divined beforehand the suck that is SWTOR. I read your posts
Originally posted by MMOExposed If you could travel back in time and tell the Pre-SWTOR-Beta "You" something about SWTOR, what would you tell yourself?
Don't sub. It will be F2P within a year.
It's a mediocre game that will be easily forgotten.
"In the immediate future, we have this one, and then weve got another one that is actually going to be so were going to have, what we want to do, is in January, what were targeting to do, this may or may not happen, so you cant hold me to it. But what were targeting to do, is have a fun anniversary to the Ilum shenanigans that happened. An alien race might invade, and they might crash into Ilum and there might be some new activities that happen on the planet." ~Gabe Amatangelo
Originally posted by Enigmatus Off-topic, but when did the discontent for SWTOR begin exactly?
The real, mainstream anger and disappointment began probably two weeks after launch when even the most hardcore fanbois and the paid skills in their ranks, could not conceal the fact that this was a linear grinder game with no free choice and no variety.
The smart discontent, those who could see the writing on the wall, began about a year or two before launch when they talked all about voice acting and personal stories and instances, instead of actual MMO content or innovations.
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From the start they should place a sentence on website: THIS WILL NOT BE SWG 2.0!!!!.
Sith Warrior - Story of Hate and Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxKrlwXt7Ao
Imperial Agent - Rise of Cipher Nine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBBj3eJWBvU&feature=youtu.be
Imperial Agent - Hunt for the Eagle Part 1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQqjYYU128E
I'd tell myself: Don't buy EA collectors editions. They are mass produced, not limited, and hold no collectors value, since stores are flooded with them. The same Collectors Edition could be bought for $20 at Kmart and Bestbuy liquidation sales 8 months after launch.
By royally screwing up Star Wars, I'd probably also tell myself to not buy EA MMO's, ever. If they try to heavily monetize the new Sim City, I think I'll scream.
That has bad returns too, 20-35 cents to the dollar.
Want a nice understanding of life? Try Spirit Science: "The Human History"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8NNHmV3QPw&feature=plcp
Recognize the voice? Yep sounds like Penny Arcade's Extra Credits.
It is exactly as bad as you thought it would be.
But don't worry, it died. MMO companies won't be trying to sell singleplayer games with monthly fees for a long time.
This game was not worth you following it for five years.
The real, mainstream anger and disappointment began probably two weeks after launch when even the most hardcore fanbois and the paid skills in their ranks, could not conceal the fact that this was a linear grinder game with no free choice and no variety.
Industry stories began to zero in on Ilum on Jan 2nd and reached a fever pitch between Jan. 2nd and Jan 22nd.
Don't buy the Collectors Edition, the CE store contains nothing but shit.
Otherwise, nothing. Everything has transpired as I have forseeen.
People don't ask questions to get answers - they ask questions to show how smart they are. - Dogbert
That it's a big stinking pile of shit and not to waste $50 on it because you'll be bored within a week and you'll force yourself to get to lvl 50 just to feel like you got something for your money but hey at least you won't subscribe to it.
What? Elikal I remember your posts in the months after release. They did not read as if you had divined beforehand the suck that is SWTOR. I read your posts
Survivor of the great MMORPG Famine of 2011
This right here.
Either:
Don't play
Or
Play a Sentinel
"In the immediate future, we have this one, and then weve got another one that is actually going to be so were going to have, what we want to do, is in January, what were targeting to do, this may or may not happen, so you cant hold me to it. But what were targeting to do, is have a fun anniversary to the Ilum shenanigans that happened. An alien race might invade, and they might crash into Ilum and there might be some new activities that happen on the planet." ~Gabe Amatangelo
"Just say No!"
or
"Remember what you didn't like about those other MMO's? Star Wars or not, this has all the bad and none of the good..."
"The game will go so-called "f2p" in 2012 and become a rip-off for subscribers AND those using the item shop".
Let's party like it is 1863!
The smart discontent, those who could see the writing on the wall, began about a year or two before launch when they talked all about voice acting and personal stories and instances, instead of actual MMO content or innovations.