I daresay, my good lizard, you wouldn't be implying anything uncouth would you?
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Hammer Station in particular I bet... ;p
Also gives new meaning to "Boarding Party" and "Mandalorian Raiders".
figmentPez
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I've done nothing in my free time except play this ever since the early access week. It has eaten my life.
I'm a serious altoholic though, so my highest level character is only 27. I can't speak for how 'hardcore' it gets in endgame, but I'd say it's very casual friendly. The storyline is superb, and it can very easily be played solo, during which it feels just like a bioware epic RPG. The ability to group up for heroic missions, flashpoints, operations, and go out in space battles helps a lot to break it up, and even though I tend to play MMO's solo while leveling, the flashpoints and group missions so far have all been a lot of fun.
The ability to have dialogue with npc's while in groups, and have everyone contribute (while earning social points to boot) make them feel much more involved than WoW.
Going by the official thread about it, it's apparently true, but what he's not telling anyone is that he was specifically using a pvp exploit known to be a problem on Ilum (factions trading off the pvp zones with end-game comparable loot in them for infinite wealth). So Bioware apparently banned him for using the exploit, not for going to a high-level zone with a low-level toon.
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This may be the first game where I genuinely play every single class to cap. I'll likely pick one after that to keep in the end-game, but the stories are so much better than your average MMO, it's not even funny.
Man you have no idea how happy I was when I found a proper helmet for my Bounty Hunter. No more bike helmets or gas masks for me!
PLUS it was an epic world drop!
One feature I would like very much to be added is the possibility to hide companion head slots. I hid my shameful headwear for 25 levels, why can't I hide Mako's ridiculous leather cap?
PLUS it was an epic world drop!
One feature I would like very much to be added is the possibility to hide companion head slots. I hid my shameful headwear for 25 levels, why can't I hide Mako's ridiculous leather cap?
I swapped out the mods in a Marauder helmet for my Operative. I'm so tired of goggles.Man you have no idea how happy I was when I found a proper helmet for my Bounty Hunter. No more bike helmets or gas masks for me!
PLUS it was an epic world drop!
One feature I would like very much to be added is the possibility to hide companion head slots. I hid my shameful headwear for 25 levels, why can't I hide Mako's ridiculous leather cap?
Picture this cutscene...
Imperials.... Republic soldiers shooting at each other from their trenches wearing nothing but their underwear and shooting "air guns" pew pew pew. Meanwhile, you have a final stand off against a Master Jedi who's naked in front of you with sounds of PHEW PHEW of his sword... meanwhile I pull out a sniper rifle FROM MY ASS and shoot him down in a DARK OPTION outcome.
It was hilarious
I am currently lvl 41. I have played with friends on occasion, but now I am so far above them, they can't help with my missions anymore. I have solo'd most of the game, so you shouldn't have any issues.
I love cowering npc's on my sith lord. Group conversations add so much immersion to the game.
My operative is such a one trick pony in pvp. It's a really nice trick but I'm still interested in seeing how he is in raids.
I may end up rolling Juggernaut as I originally intended after all.
I may end up rolling Juggernaut as I originally intended after all.
Sith sorcerers are WAY too fucking squishy, too the point of being unviable in PVP except as focus healers.
That's what happens to me whenever they send me to the Battle of Alderan. I literally feel like I should just log out and wait for the match to end when that happens.
If I were to play, it'd be the same thing I've played in nearly every MMO. A Self-Healing Tank Class.
Yes, I've been a paladin many times, not in heart but g'damn if the mechanics don't sway me. (WoW: Would have played a Death Knight but been playing the PLD so long I couldn't bring myself to change mains in Wrath.)
What's the closest aproximation to that in ToR?
Yes, I've been a paladin many times, not in heart but g'damn if the mechanics don't sway me. (WoW: Would have played a Death Knight but been playing the PLD so long I couldn't bring myself to change mains in Wrath.)
What's the closest aproximation to that in ToR?
There really isn't one, mainly because you'll always have companions that can fulfill another role for you. Basically, if you want to heal as a tank, get your companion to do it for you. If you want to tank, these are your options:
Jedi Shadow/Sith Assassin: Least tanky of the three choices, but can frontload it well. Also get some crowd control and backstabs. Starts as a Jedi Consular/Sith Inquistor.
Jedi Guardian/Sith Juggernaut: Probably the most tanky option, but needs to build up Force/Rage to do it. Don't have a lot of experience with them, but they are pretty tough. Starts as Jedi Knight/Sith Warrior.
Vanguard/Powertech: Probably the most balanced option, and the only ranged one. Mainly focuses on temporary shields and other abilities (like flamethrowers) to reduce damage coming in and increasing your own max health. Starts as Trooper/Bounty Hunter.
If you want to reliably heal yourself, your going to have to pick a more DPS focused class, unfortunately.
Every class gets NPC companions, to both do your crafting and quest with you. Think of it like playing KoTOR or Mass Effect. There are also romance options, but no gay options yet. Bioware says they are going to patch it in. For example: http://www.swtorface.com/p/bounty-hunter-companion-list.html (Bounty Hunter spoilers but only telling you who your companions are.)
You get NPC companions that take part in your character's story in the game. They can also craft/go on material gather missions for you. Finally, your able to take one of them with you while you quest to act as support (though you can tell them to go away if you want). It's basically to make up for not having other players with you. Each companion specializes in a different thing, be it healing, DPS, or tanking.
Honestly, I was a bit worried about them too when I first started, but they are invaluable if you play by yourself a lot.
How friendly is this game to very casual players... like can only play a few hours a week casual?
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