mhg83

A very detailed interview with a beta tester:

http://betacake.blogspot.com/2011/06...r_17.html#more

one question about how combat works:

Q. Hi, i would like to know how does combat mechanics works.
A. There is no auto-attack, and it is all ability based. As a Sith Warrior Juggernaut, you use attacks to build up your rage, and then you use a “heavy rage” attacks, use CC, AoE abilities, etc. Each class has their own mechanic, Troopers have power cells, Bounty Hunters need to manage heat, and so on. It plays like any other hot-key MMO, just without an auto-attack. This means you need to be actively engaging in combat and paying attention.

This just sealed a day one purchase. I hated how in WOW you just right clicked and watched your avatar attack.

And it sounds like the game is near completion. I'm guessing around November the game launches

flashburn

Sounds like it should come out a lot sooner than November, according to that random Beta tester at least:

Wolf359

Don't really care about the statue, but the rest looks pretty interesting. Rumor is a release date is close to being announced. Time to start shopping for a new pc.

KirstenS

I can't believe no one has updated this yet. Preorders started yesterday. The CE is already sold out at Origins and Amazon.

Info on the different editions here.

Wolf359

^^

Still shows as available at Amazon. I preordered in case there's any flip potential.

tlwizard

Amazon got a new allocation of units about an hour ago. I was finally able to order one. I assume they will sell out quickly again.

Osiris3657

I would love to play this, but I just can't bring myself to pay a monthly subscription fee.

Wolf359

^^

I'll never understand why that's always such an issue with people. Its only $15 bucks a month. Most people spend more than that on coffee or soda.

It takes money for them to keep those servers running and provide new content.

If I play the hell out of it for six months thats $135 as opposed to $60 for one new game I may play for a couple weeks.

lopper

As much as I'd love to preorder this, I

a) don't have a computer that will run it at the moment,
b) don't like playing MMO's right after they launch (too many bugs, server issues, etc.), and
c) don't really have a ton of faith that this game is going to be all that great.

I plan on buying/building a new computer early next year, so hopefully this game will have come out and had it's bugs fixed by that time.

Maxflier

Haven't been too impressed with what I have seen so far, but pre-ordered nonetheless.

flashburn

Fucking $60 for a MMO is bullshit, but whatever, I preordered it anyway, cause I'm such a Bioware/Star Wars whore. I'm pretty much burned out on anything MMO related, but this game is the exception.

Wolf359

I was afraid of A as well, but the minimum specs aren't that bad. Mine will be able to run it and its almost four years old.

•Processor: •AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
•Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better

•Operating System: •Windows XP or later

•RAM: •Windows XP: 1.5GB RAM
•Windows Vista and Windows 7: 2GB RAM
•Note: PCs using a built-in graphical chipset are recommended to have 2GB of RAM.

•Video Card: •Star Wars: The Old Republic requires a video card that has a minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM as well as support for Shader 3.0 or better. Examples include: •ATI X1800 or better
•nVidia 7800 or better
•Intel 4100 Integrated Graphics or better


•DVD-ROM drive - 8x speed or better (required for installation from physical editions only)
•Internet connection required to play.

edstein

Are there gameplay videos out? I've just seen the cinematic stuff.

mhg83

Technically with the free month of play it's only $ 45

flashburn

Yeah, except that every MMO before this has only been $50, or less.

mhg83

Went on Amazons page and saw the release date is 12-31. Is that just a rumored release date? I was hoping for a November release so i can take off from work And seeing as how it lands on a sunday Amazon wont even be able to deliver it on release day!

Groucho

12/31 is a placeholder date so that Amazon can add it into their system.

glassdragon

I like bioware but I've invested in too many mmo's that ended up totally sucking after they released wasting my money. I will be seeing how this is before I buy it.

lordwow

Really unsure about this one. All the videos make me go *meh* and I loved KOTOR.

Groucho

At any rate, it's worth pre-ordering to get the early access. Then, if you don't like it you simple cancel the pre-order.

mhg83

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http://www.destructoid.com/enjoy-a-f...y-207553.phtml

Wolf359

edstein

Looks good but in no way am I paying a month fee for any game.

glassdragon

I don't know, it just looks like a 4 player knights of the old republic, not an actual mmo. At least to me it doesn't.

Groucho

This is just an instance. I've been told that the main game is much more MMO-like.

My concern is people rage-quitting and/or otherwise coming down on you for choosing the "wrong" dialogue option.