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Metzger Meister
It Gets Worsebefore it gets any better.Registered User regular
It Gets Worsebefore it gets any better.Registered User regular
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The new, Bioware produced, Star Wars mmo, set thousands of years before the Clone Wars, the Deathstar, and the battle of Yavin. The Sith have sacked Corascant and reduced the Jedi temple there to rubble, the Mandalorians are once again threatening the fragile peace that exists within the galaxy, and the Jedi are in hiding in the outer rim.
Star Wars: The Old Republic will feature something no other MMO before it has; an engrossing story line and compelling companion characters, with their own personalities, goals and side-missions. The scope of the game promises to be epic, and the choices you make will have far-reaching consequences.
UPDATE!
New classes announced!
The Trooper
HONOR, DUTY, DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC
Not all heroes carry Lightsabers. Some just have the will to fight.
For decades, the armed forces of the Galactic Republic defended their civilization against the seemingly unstoppable Sith Empire. Despite countless setbacks, the men and women of the Republic military never backed down until the Senate ordered them to do so. These brave souls remain ready and willing to lay their lives on the line today.
In the wake of the Treaty of Coruscant, the Republic military has begun recruiting from within its own ranks, creating cutting-edge Special Forces squads for the inevitable day when the war with the Sith Empire begins anew. These advanced strike teams are comprised of only the most talented and disciplined soldiers—a new breed of elite Republic Troopers.
These Troopers are the embodiment of the Republic military’s highest aspirations—the most advanced fighting force in the galaxy. They are equipped to face any foe in any environment, but it’s not their gear that makes them tough—it’s their guts. The Troopers’ greatest weapons are their indomitable spirit, their unwavering sense of duty and their undying loyalty to each other and to the ideals that the Republic represents. In this age, the stakes have never been higher. The Republic must win or face extinction. The fate of the galaxy rests upon ordinary men becoming extraordinary heroes. This is the path of the Republic Trooper.
The Smuggler
QUICK, CLEVER, ANSWERS TO NO ONE
Sometimes luck is more important than skill, but it never hurts to have both.
Lawlessness has become common in the wake of the devastating war between the Republic and Empire. Shifting political allegiances and marauding pirates have made independent space travel a dangerous enterprise. Cut off from traditional supply routes, entire star systems waver on the verge of collapse. An adventurous spirit who’s not afraid to break a few rules can make a handsome profit hauling cargo to these hotspots, but it requires fast reflexes, fast wits and a fast draw with a blaster. Even then, the life of a Smuggler is always a gamble.
Stacking up enemies as fast as they stack up credits, Smugglers only survive in this galaxy by being slick, sneaky and street-smart. Whether sweet-talking an attractive alien or bargaining with a hardened criminal contact, the Smuggler’s charm is a notorious asset, and often the ticket to turning around a deteriorating situation. If circumstances get too complicated, though, count on a Smuggler to always have an escape plan. Experienced in flying under the radar, Smugglers are amazingly elusive. Yet when backed into a corner, they quickly become cunning and often deadly combatants.
Above all else, Smugglers make their own destinies. Despite their affinity for credits, Smugglers have been known to turn down lucrative opportunities when the clients have demanded too much control. Some Smugglers are even more discriminating—refusing to work with slavers and representatives of the Sith Empire. It’s a business where one is always looking for trustworthy allies, but they are often few and far between. Whether running an Imperial blockade or shooting down a double-crossing gangster, Smugglers are always flying by the seat of their pants. Every deal carries the chance for wealth beyond their wildest dreams… or an anonymous death in the harsh void of space.
The Bounty Hunter
HUNTER, SEEKER, KILLER FOR HIRE
Countless enemies stand in the way of the Sith Empire’s drive for domination. The Empire spares no expense eliminating these threats, offering massive bounties to employ the galaxy’s most lethal hunters. Earning a death mark from the Empire means a life spent in fear, constantly looking over one’s shoulder. It’s never a question if a Bounty Hunter will find you… only when.
Both infamous and anonymous at the same time, Bounty Hunters are far more than mercenaries for hire—they’re heirs to a professional legacy—an ancient brotherhood with a glorious history. Tracking elusive targets across multiple star systems requires expertise, especially when the targets can be prominent, powerful, and often prepared for confrontation. Thrill seekers from all walks of life set out to become Bounty Hunters, but only the most hard-boiled survive in this competitive and deadly business.
The Bounty Hunter’s path lies along the edge—the stakes are always high—and the path only leads two places, to a life of infamous glory… or to a quick and ignominious death.
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why can't they just make another single-player RPG
that's probably why it's the number one bestselling MMO on the market today
just going to be standing in front of ewoks, autoattacking for 10 seconds
It's actually shutting down soon
I honestly didn't think it was still going
What spring does with the cherry trees.
But trenchcoats! And Matrix!
THATS THE JOKE
Also Han Solo should be the correct height.
bossk was a boss
Then again, that might be because both males look exactly the same.
What spring does with the cherry trees.
It was the best MMO to date
They are still making the models, much less the skins, for most of the classes. That was one of the earliest renders they did for the 'oh hey guys check out this shit' and they felt they needed some jedi on jedi action.
They had only skinned one jedi.
I like the sense of a grand world with some mysteries and challenges
LOTRO has really sucked me in
Reminds me of Ultima Online at launch!
I bet this is going to be great!.
I bet you can, you know, like, level up, etc!
100 pages of people bitching and nitpicking about the most stupid and mundane things
But I'll never play it
Let's talk about Champions Online instead
I love LOTRO. I really, really do. But there's something about the combat that just... ugh.
reminds of every awesome MUD I ever played.
maybe we've been scorned by star wars before
can't wait
Does that mean it will be giving handjobs?
That seems like a good selling point.
Oh my God, page 90-100 in that thread is so gay
I wanted to go in there and call them all faggots
Just holding it
So you might get a boner but you'll never get off
totally fine with that
I have a thing for environments. The two MMOs I'm most impressed by in the market right now are Vanguard and LOTRO. They're both the sorta game I enjoy.
Look at these goddamn pictures I took on my new computer
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=67339&page=80
Dammit