Star Wars: The Old Republic

[Dumar]

so is this still a single player massively multiplayer game?

[Caocao]

Originally Posted by Dumar

so is this still a single player massively multiplayer game?

A+ Informed post, would read again.

[Draegan]

Dumar really needs a new schtick.

[ChewieTobbacca]

Well, I don't doubt Bioware will pull off an amazing story, but the MMO mechanics i have to worry about

And where the hell is my dragon age

[Dumar]

Originally Posted by Draegan

Dumar really needs a new schtick.

give me a real mmo and i won't need one!

[Rythonn]

They sent out their first community email. In it is a link to an interview with the developers and some cool shots of the game. Along with concept art and in game video.

Star Wars: The Old Republic | Developer Dispatch: The Making of Tython

I am not sold yet on the faces but the world design looks really good. The fighting animation looks amazing to me, well what we see of it.

Another Link is about art style and how they go about it, has more concept art and face design. As well as some clothing.

Star Wars: The Old Republic | Capturing the Look of STAR WARSâ„¢: The Old Republicâ„¢

[Utnayan]

Originally Posted by ChewieTobbacca

Bioware has rarely if ever failed in the stability, feature set, smoothness, etc. of the game's graphics

BG1/2 and PS:T were hardly graphic marvels in their day - but you'd have to be a fucking retard if you said they hurt the gameplay

Now they are under EA. So, things change. And I know that EA is trying to improve, and I want to give Bioware credit where it is due, but this isno longer the Bioware that you knew. Those games you talked about were what? 6+ years ago? Those people behind those are long gone, and the brand name is all that is left in it's place.

To me, looks like Star Wars meet WoW. Which is fine, because everyone is going to try and copy the model that works. Sounds like a decent story, but the original Bioware never had to come out with pre-press hype before the launch of their original titles.

[Mageling]

Originally Posted by Utnayan

To me, looks like Star Wars meet WoW. Which is fine, because everyone is going to try and copy the model that works. Sounds like a decent story, but the original Bioware never had to come out with pre-press hype before the launch of their original titles.

Bioware was also never putting out games that were trying to fight against the 1000 Ton behemoths like WoW either.

With how few people put a lot of time into multiple MMOs now, they likely feel as though they have to get their name, ideas, etc out to as many people and create as much hype as possible to pull people away from games that they might not otherwise leave.

[Caliane]

Originally Posted by Utnayan

To me, looks like Star Wars meet WoW. Which is fine, because everyone is going to try and copy the model that works. Sounds like a decent story, but the original Bioware never had to come out with pre-press hype before the launch of their original titles.

Perhaps Bioware is learning from past mistakes.

They have been one of the best development houses for some time, but they dont have the name branding Blizzard does. Mostly becuase they didn't promote themselves enough, and really brand the Bioware name.

Branding is HUGE.

Even recently they got torn up with the Dragonagerigins "countdown teaser" that only gave a title and said wait for more news later. This occured like 2 weeks after the Diablo 3 announcement.
People tore them apart for not showing gameplay, screens, footage, etc.

The promotion team kicking into high gear is only a good thing for Bioware products.

[Sharmai]

Is it me or do those screenies look just like Tabula Rasa?

[masteen]

Originally Posted by Sharmai

Is it me or do those screenies look just like Tabula Rasa?

Similar. TR was a beautiful game, the gameplay was just repetitive and boring.

[Xhar]

Source: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=14664

Originally Posted by Sean Dahlberg

Dark Horse has joined forces with LucasArts and BioWare™ to create a new comic series, published entirely online, to introduce both the gaming and comics worlds to the upcoming massively multiplayer online game Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Debuting this month, Star Wars: The Old Republic - Threat of Peace will feature action-packed, character-driven episodes written by BioWare’s Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse. The stories will span the three decades from the pivotal signing of the Treaty of Coruscant to critical events at the beginning of the game.

To view the official press release, click here. And to get a sneak peek at the series, click here.

Also posted was an article about content production: How the Content Team Makes it Happen

[Believe]

Haven't kept up with this game, or this thread...but does anyone know if they plan on using the retarded combat system from KOTOR? Honestly couldn't even get past the 30 minutes of the game because of the combat system.

[Arakkis]

Originally Posted by Believe

Haven't kept up with this game, or this thread...but does anyone know if they plan on using the retarded combat system from KOTOR? Honestly couldn't even get past the 30 minutes of the game because of the combat system.

Please tell me you are trolling.

[Zehn - Vhex]

Combat in KOTOR was about what you'd expect from an action-RPG. The only problem is how pointless it all was once you maxed one of two abilities and then just mashed it over and over again (and only got worse in kotor2, but KOTOR2 is like our crack-dealing uncle that we refuse to admit is actually part of the family and pray he doesn't show up to any family gatherings).

One would hope they don't make the same kind of balance mistakes. Because you know, one would hate for there to be an....imbalance in the force? GET IT?!

Ah you kids.