Star Wars the Old Republic. What do you think?

[Lonehunter]

Originally Posted by Firefly

I'm just not going to get into it

You know you want to

[Crator]

I don't know, he's said he's just not going to get into it a couple times already :P

[Tigersmith]

Originally Posted by Lonehunter187

You know you want to

thats what she said

[Baneblade]

Originally Posted by Firefly

I'm guessing you missed the space aspect.

http://www.swtor.com/info/systems/space-combat

There's also a big push, both internally and among alpha/beta testers and fans who haven't even played, to get the "space on rails" feel completely removed. In other words, they want to make it like space combat in EVE. In testing I've come across feedback requests about this and on the high side (internal) a buddy of mine in QA said something about the massive amounts of requests they got.

So, not only is space combat not canceled, but they're trying to make it the way fans want it.

Well, if that is true and TOR's space is at least as good as SWG's, than I'm happy to stand corrected.

[Crator]

Space on rails = Twitch mechanics? They don't want that and would rather the EvE system of point and click ability game play? Interesting. I thought most space game models were going to the twitch game play system.

[Krowe]

With larger ships the EvE system would work, however it'd be cool if smaller ships simply used a gravity-less shooter style.

[Firefly]

Originally Posted by Lonehunter187

You know you want to

I really do, because the whole thing just seriously pissed me off. But I'm trying to maintain a degree of professionalism. On top of that, it doesn't behoove me to speak ill of a company that puts food on my table and a roof over my head.

Originally Posted by Crator

Space on rails = Twitch mechanics? They don't want that and would rather the EvE system of point and click ability game play? Interesting. I thought most space game models were going to the twitch game play system.

Space on rails: your path is pre-determined. You get a small degree of manoeuvrability and the ability to jink about, but your path is ultimately locked in. EVE's point and click system is unique, and by unique I really mean lame. I don't like either systems - I would prefer a completely free-form simulator feel, especially one where I can use my joystick. But that's just me personally. Also: what other space game models are you talking about?

[Sentrosi]

Want to know who had the Space Sim all wrapped up and perfected?

LucasArts. X-Wing, Tie Fighter, X-Wing vs Tie Fighter. Three of the best space sims of all time. I remember tearing up punks in my T/I back in the day. Ahhh, the thrill of going into combat without shields!

But, from an epic saga standpoint, I don't think anyone could touch Wing Commander. Each decision either helped or cost you. It wasn't the old "Do mission, get next mission" thing either. They really brought in both elements of a space sim and a storytelling standpoint.

Now if Bioware can mix what they're doing with TOR into a space sim/saga standpoint, they'll have a subscriber for a lifetime.

[Hamma]

Yea if they could get an amazing mix of good MMORPG and Space Sim - they couldn't lose.

[Crator]

Originally Posted by Firefly

Also: what other space game models are you talking about?

JumpGate Evolution was the one I was thinking of. Don't know many other ones in development tbh.

[Tigersmith]

Been Beta Testing black prophecy for awhile. This is exactly what you guys are talking about. pretty sick game.

[Hessy17]

played the tor beta weekend last week.... I was very impressed... just left me wanting more

[Sentrosi]

Been beta testing since the beginning of the month. The way they lay out the quests really makes me feel like I am part of the saga. I think they nailed the character creation. The voice acting is top notch. I love my Siths voice. I hope that I can get a chance to select my voice in the character generation screen. Love the cities. Reminded me of City of Heroes on how it really made you feel like you were in a city.

Count me as someone who is looking forward to this game. Next test I'm going to go the Jedi route I think.

[Raymac]

It's official 12/20/11.

Just in time for Christmas, although it feels like it might be cutting it too close. Perhaps it's not quite ready yet, but they have to get it out so I wouldn't be surprised to see it being very buggy at first.

[Tatwi]

I could write a long list of reasons why it doesn't interest me, but I sum it up with the most salient point:

I hate the stupid looking art style of the characters and if I hate looking at something, why the heck would I pay a monthly fee to look at it? Oh, that's right, I wouldn't.

Also, box fee? lawl get with the times ya bunch of no confidence in yer product cash grabbers...

Playing and loving SWG until it closes, then moving on to EQII until PS2 and EQN come out. I may finally try STO and DCOU when they go F2P as well.