For those complaining about the graphics, is just common sense, with these kinda graphics, the game can be run on low end PCs, thus being available to a much larger player base. Why do you think WoW did it?
At least some games can be changed to run on ultra or very low graphic demand. Even WoW cant run on ultra if you dont have a great hardware.
SWOTOR just looks like a F2P game launched in 2008
TBH I didnt see yet much of the game but after seeing the mission he played hmmm the game overall looks good but the combat looks so damn boring to me. And thats the biggest part for me, if combat isnt fun there is no chance for me to play the game.
Why cant they make moves like in Aion, where you jump into the air with your sword and make really good moves but no just stand there and swing your sword and dont feel the power. Same with the magic animations, the lighting itself looked good but the animations are so boring to it ... hopefully this will get improved but I dont think so .... Was the same problem for me with Rift, combat was so damn boring there is no way in hell I would play such a game anymore same with WoW etc ...
After youve played a game like AIon you know what I mean (Aions content itself is crap but the fighting moves, animations are so great like they always should be made in MMOs and not this stiff boring garbage animation "style" from 1990)
The one part that I can easily say I didn't like was the bar that appeared when an action was being done or an ability was being used. I see it too often in WoW and other things.
Other than that little thing, it looks quite good thus far, I'm still interested.
I'm a crusty, old-skool gamer, and have played MMOs since the start of EQ, and I think I'm about as cynical and jaded as they come. But so far, everything I see about this game has me inspired and looking forward to release.
I'm confused about what it is you guys are seeing that's unimpressive, or a step back. I don't want to start a flame-war or any of that crap. Just a discussion, so I can perhaps glean some insight into where the negative opinions are coming from.
SWTOR for alot on this pro sandbox gameplay site is looked upon as the man, the establishment. Therefore, they are on the opposite side of that. so this game can and never will be done right for them. As a matter of fact no game will do unless it is a pure, open world, FFA pvp with corpse looting and being able to plant trees and flowers and change the world with dynamic events all the while sitting in there house that is in their guild city looking at themselves in a mirror that they repositioned themselves a hundred times over gleeming with excitment on how the graphics in the game is so life like and real, they can't tell the difference between real life and the game.
I think that sums up why they have a problem with TOR.
For me, i think TOR is gonna be a blast to play for along time to come.
QFT. While much of what you said sounds like a fun game, besides the embellishments added on, if it's a game that isn't one's cup of tea, then don't bash it simply because it doesn't fit one's play style. Many people are excited for this game, I among those. I just wanted to reply to this well spoken comment about those bashing this game.
I've had my off and on's with this game. For awhile I was excited, then I found details out and wasn't as excited. Then guildwars2 posted stuff, and I really wasn't too excited, but then more things became unveiled and I started to get excited again. I really want this game to succeed, so I will give it a try when it comes out. Me<----- Bounty Hunter... Will need a guild
Watched the developer walkthrough ofTatooine from the link above and it all looked pretty good, one nitpicky thing I thought was depressing and this may change by launch was that when you call or put away your speeder it magically appears and your companion disappears or reappears.
Obviously there are probably development considerations why they chose this, like you don't want a bunch of abandoned speeders lying around like SWG used to have outside starports, but the current mechanic adds to the cheesy factor. I used to think it was hilarious when someone's speeder would get wrecked by a mob they dismounted too close to in SWG, usually by stray fire from a blaster or something. In PVP, it was fun shooting out their speeder from under them.
Oh well, still should be a good game simply for the story and combat looks ok. Not a fan of the art style, but I also understand why they chose that direction...if you want people playing in internet cafe's while their children starve, you have to make the game requirements playable in those types of environments as well as on home gaming rigs.
I dislike the childish art direction. I hate the strict themepark design.
What happens when "the story" is completed? Same tired old Minis and raids to repeat formula? What a terrible failure to the potential this title had. This massive budget and don't forget, Bioware didn't even design the graphics engine. It is simply "Heroes Journey".
This game sadly just looks like more of the same with a kids Star Wars cartoon skin. Space side on rails? Really?
This is not the pre-CU you were looking for, move along.
I find the game to be wholely depressing. I have ever since the first screenshot showed the childish art direction.
I've only grown more disappointed in the project as more has been released about it. It just looks bad.
The only thing I like in the game is the co-op dialogue system. Thats the only redeeming thing I can find about this title.
You're so negative all the time that no one takes you seriously any longer.
Everything I've seen makes me want to play this game more and more. I think it'll be great.
So you speak for everyone?
I don't really care what people think of my opinion. Thats the point of a "forum" to post your opinion. I post a lot on the topics related to Star Wars, because its a big part of my life. I'll continue to post my opinion without any fear of what 'you' or anyone else think of it.
One thing is for certain about my posts here. I never pretend to speak for more than just myself, like some people.
Does anyone really believe this guy wont be in game?
If he really though star wars was so bad, he wouldnt waste his time reading reviews and watchiing videos. The art direction was decided 3 years ago, its not childish, its stylized so that when you see it, you know its swtor, and it will work on a wide array of computers and it wont get out dated.
But the graphics are far from cartoon and currently better then anything on the market MMO wise.
haters gotta hate.
I will see you in game bro.
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I dislike the childish art direction. I hate the strict themepark design.
What happens when "the story" is completed? Same tired old Minis and raids to repeat formula? What a terrible failure to the potential this title had. This massive budget and don't forget, Bioware didn't even design the graphics engine. It is simply "Heroes Journey".
This game sadly just looks like more of the same with a kids Star Wars cartoon skin. Space side on rails? Really?
This is not the pre-CU you were looking for, move along.
What happens in every MMO when your story is completed. Wtf are you talking about? Oh i know you dont have a story, you skip that and go right to the repeat grind.
They already said this is chapter 1 of many,and they will add more story, this game is expected to run 10 years, you think they wont add more story?
Quotations Those Who make peaceful resolutions impossible, make violent resolutions inevitable. John F. Kennedy
Life... is the shit that happens while you wait for moments that never come - Lester Freeman
Lie to no one. If there 's somebody close to you, you'll ruin it with a lie. If they're a stranger, who the fuck are they you gotta lie to them? - Willy Nelson
I predict servers closed 3 months after launch, this game will fail, especially with EA behind the wheel, oh god. If it somehow does suceed hey you'll just have a head start over me :P
A sith in pink robes MMmm, not what I was expecting.
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What happens in every MMO when your story is completed. Wtf are you talking about? Oh i know you dont have a story, you skip that and go right to the repeat grind.
They already said this is chapter 1 of many,and they will add more story, this game is expected to run 10 years, you think they wont add more story?
So what do you do between playing all the content available and waiting on the next expansion of 8 hours more content? Stop paying bioware? Go back to your sandbox game which never runs out of things to do?
Been playing since good ole UO. Personally I'm very excited for this. Come on its Star Wars!! It would be nice to see peeps emerge themselves into this game instead of the same ole same ole race to max level in 4 days then QQ.
Been playing since good ole UO. Personally I'm very excited for this. Come on its Star Wars!! It would be nice to see peeps emerge themselves into this game instead of the same ole same ole race to max level in 4 days then QQ.
Me too. Let me know when they make a MMO thats immersive (ie. no mounts in your pocket).
I find the game to be wholely depressing. I have ever since the first screenshot showed the childish art direction.
I've only grown more disappointed in the project as more has been released about it. It just looks bad.
The only thing I like in the game is the co-op dialogue system. Thats the only redeeming thing I can find about this title.
They did this so the graphics stand up better over time. Look at WoW and EQ2. They came out at roughly the same time. WoW chose "stylized realism" while EQ2 took a more "photo realistic" approach. While they both look dated (the games are almost 7 years old) which game's looks have stood the test of time better?
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At least some games can be changed to run on ultra or very low graphic demand. Even WoW cant run on ultra if you dont have a great hardware.
SWOTOR just looks like a F2P game launched in 2008
Thanks for the video. I have to say I feel better about the animations myself after watching this video.
The one part that I can easily say I didn't like was the bar that appeared when an action was being done or an ability was being used. I see it too often in WoW and other things.
Other than that little thing, it looks quite good thus far, I'm still interested.
I guess we will not be seeing you in game....oh well
QFT. While much of what you said sounds like a fun game, besides the embellishments added on, if it's a game that isn't one's cup of tea, then don't bash it simply because it doesn't fit one's play style. Many people are excited for this game, I among those. I just wanted to reply to this well spoken comment about those bashing this game.
I've had my off and on's with this game. For awhile I was excited, then I found details out and wasn't as excited. Then guildwars2 posted stuff, and I really wasn't too excited, but then more things became unveiled and I started to get excited again. I really want this game to succeed, so I will give it a try when it comes out. Me<----- Bounty Hunter... Will need a guild
Watched the developer walkthrough ofTatooine from the link above and it all looked pretty good, one nitpicky thing I thought was depressing and this may change by launch was that when you call or put away your speeder it magically appears and your companion disappears or reappears.
Obviously there are probably development considerations why they chose this, like you don't want a bunch of abandoned speeders lying around like SWG used to have outside starports, but the current mechanic adds to the cheesy factor. I used to think it was hilarious when someone's speeder would get wrecked by a mob they dismounted too close to in SWG, usually by stray fire from a blaster or something. In PVP, it was fun shooting out their speeder from under them.
Oh well, still should be a good game simply for the story and combat looks ok. Not a fan of the art style, but I also understand why they chose that direction...if you want people playing in internet cafe's while their children starve, you have to make the game requirements playable in those types of environments as well as on home gaming rigs.
I dislike the childish art direction. I hate the strict themepark design.
What happens when "the story" is completed? Same tired old Minis and raids to repeat formula? What a terrible failure to the potential this title had. This massive budget and don't forget, Bioware didn't even design the graphics engine. It is simply "Heroes Journey".
This game sadly just looks like more of the same with a kids Star Wars cartoon skin. Space side on rails? Really?
This is not the pre-CU you were looking for, move along.
Does anyone really believe this guy wont be in game?
If he really though star wars was so bad, he wouldnt waste his time reading reviews and watchiing videos. The art direction was decided 3 years ago, its not childish, its stylized so that when you see it, you know its swtor, and it will work on a wide array of computers and it wont get out dated.
But the graphics are far from cartoon and currently better then anything on the market MMO wise.
haters gotta hate.
I will see you in game bro.
Quotations Those Who make peaceful resolutions impossible, make violent resolutions inevitable. John F. Kennedy
Life... is the shit that happens while you wait for moments that never come - Lester Freeman
Lie to no one. If there 's somebody close to you, you'll ruin it with a lie. If they're a stranger, who the fuck are they you gotta lie to them? - Willy Nelson
What happens in every MMO when your story is completed. Wtf are you talking about? Oh i know you dont have a story, you skip that and go right to the repeat grind.
They already said this is chapter 1 of many,and they will add more story, this game is expected to run 10 years, you think they wont add more story?
Quotations Those Who make peaceful resolutions impossible, make violent resolutions inevitable. John F. Kennedy
Life... is the shit that happens while you wait for moments that never come - Lester Freeman
Lie to no one. If there 's somebody close to you, you'll ruin it with a lie. If they're a stranger, who the fuck are they you gotta lie to them? - Willy Nelson
Wow, that EXACTLY the game I'm looking for!
I predict servers closed 3 months after launch, this game will fail, especially with EA behind the wheel, oh god. If it somehow does suceed hey you'll just have a head start over me :P
Game looks awesome can't wait.
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As do i......
Power Rangers Online ftw...
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A sith in pink robes MMmm, not what I was expecting.
Velika: City of Wheels: Among the mortal races, the humans were the only one that never built cities or great empires; a curse laid upon them by their creator, Gidd, forced them to wander as nomads for twenty centuries...
So what do you do between playing all the content available and waiting on the next expansion of 8 hours more content? Stop paying bioware? Go back to your sandbox game which never runs out of things to do?
Been playing since good ole UO. Personally I'm very excited for this. Come on its Star Wars!! It would be nice to see peeps emerge themselves into this game instead of the same ole same ole race to max level in 4 days then QQ.
Me too. Let me know when they make a MMO thats immersive (ie. no mounts in your pocket).
I think SWTOR will be a real blast to play.
They did this so the graphics stand up better over time. Look at WoW and EQ2. They came out at roughly the same time. WoW chose "stylized realism" while EQ2 took a more "photo realistic" approach. While they both look dated (the games are almost 7 years old) which game's looks have stood the test of time better?
XAVIER DRAGEN :: RECRUITING OFFICER :: ZERO³ :: STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC
