Star Wars: The Old Republic (MMO)

[Kyero Fox]

of course there are, they said it in interviews XD

[Hooves]

The fact that its a MMORPG means that theres no second chances when it comes to npcs

[jonli]

Originally Posted by Hooves

The fact that its a MMORPG means that theres no second chances when it comes to npcs

Yes, which means it'll be very satisfying when you kill them. Because they stay dead.

Jokes aside. I'm really hoping that it would pull the strings of my heart and make me feel for the character, and watching him/her die would definitely immerse me into the MMO like no MMO has done before. Can't wait.

[Kyero Fox]

even more awesome, each class get their own companions, no copies.

[Gin]

I'm going to have so much fun killing people's companions.

[Kyero Fox]

Originally Posted by Gin

I'm going to have so much fun killing people's companions.

cant, gotta be part of story. unless you actually mean just in combat stuff. like "Haha i killed ur GF"

[jonli]

Love triangle with an NPC and your real life/online girlfriend?

[Keroko]

I really should be less lazy and keep an eye out for this thread and post any news I find here...

Oh well, a bit of Jedi gameplay footage should spice things up:

I really like the consular's voice, it has an old ring to it. Maybe now I can finally make my aged Jedi master and not sound like some young pipsqueek.

Also, Jedi armor progression:

[Hooves]

I think I fell in love with the Jedi Guardian's armor progression I also like how dual-wielding is played out in combat.

[cheyannew]

Don't forget, there are a LOT of other videos like the armour progression located at http://www.swtor.com/news (along with the official forums, dev blogs, etc).

[Hooves]

Originally Posted by cheyannew

Don't forget, there are a LOT of other videos like the armour progression located at http://www.swtor.com/news (along with the official forums, dev blogs, etc).

Thanks cheyannew I haven't kept myself updated with the game lately, would be good to get myself back up to date.

[Kyero Fox]

i only get emails from them when its a big news. i missed a lot so i started to just check it every thursday with MMO report too.

[cheyannew]

Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

i only get emails from them when its a big news. i missed a lot so i started to just check it every thursday with MMO report too.

Well, Fridays are when updates happen, so you may want to shift it a day unless you are OK with being a week behind...

[Kyero Fox]

Oh really?! thanks I will do that XD

[Aqua Knight]

Originally Posted by Hooves

I think I fell in love with the Jedi Guardian's armor progression I also like how dual-wielding is played out in combat.

Yeah, half-battle half-Jedi robes are beyond awesome. The ones from KOTOR 1,2 were also great but these are even better.

[ChainLegacy]

Damn, those armor progression videos look awesome. I really hope my computer can handle this game, lol.

[Keroko]

Today's updates are a fan friday and a behind-the-scenes peek at environment polish. Not much, but the Q&A revealed some interesting tidbits.

Q: Mobility has always been a big part of PVP. How are you addressing this for the Imperial Agent and Smuggler, who are ranged classes with a cover system that keep them in a very predefined area while making them more stationary targets?

A: For players who wish to play a cover dependent spec in PVP, there are abilities that give them some pretty significant bonuses to mitigate the fact that they are stationary. There are also abilities that help keep enemies out of melee range while in cover.

Agents and Smugglers who prefer mobility can select skills that makes them less cover dependent and more focused on other abilities like stealth, poison, and close range combat.

Always good to hear, especially for me since an agent will likely be my first character. I'm glad to hear that usage of cover will be rewarded rather than hindered.

[cheyannew]

Originally Posted by Keroko

Always good to hear, especially for me since an agent will likely be my first character. I'm glad to hear that usage of cover will be rewarded rather than hindered.

it sounds like it'll an interesting element to gameplay. But seeing as I *suck* at FPS games, doubt I will play the class, I'd duck at the wrong time, pop out and get sniped in the head before you can say "whoops!"

[Hooves]

Originally Posted by Keroko

Today's updates are a fan friday and a behind-the-scenes peek at environment polish. Not much, but the Q&A revealed some interesting tidbits.

The environment look at the behind-the-scenes-peek review just makes me more impatient... Must keep calm

[Kyero Fox]

maybe we should start thinking if we want to make a animesuki guild