Nick

Nikku

Re: Release Date Announced

September 24 2011
I know that this is the only feasible time they could launch it in 2011 - November and early December would have been too risky with the other high-profile game launches - but it's annoying for me as I won't be able to play during the holiday period. Oh well, see you all in January!

Oh, I'm with DakonKor on the WoW-copying though. As far as I can see SWTOR is a big WoW clone with a few extra features tacked on. It looks great and there's a reason WoW remains popular, but once GW2 comes out I'll likely cancel my sub, so it would be nice if there's a F2P option at that stage.
Will Tubbert

MarkNine

Re: Release Date Announced

September 24 2011
Quote by Virgo59
Pleasantly surprised that the monthly sub fee stayed at $14.99.


I'm a little surprised that they are sticking with the WoW model as WoW is one of the few dinosaurs left that are sticking to the monthly subscription model. Nearly everything else has moved to the F2P model. It will be interesting to see how long the subscription model will last, or if they can get away with keeping it indefinitely.

SW:TORs biggest future competition, Guild Wars 2, won't be charging a subscription at all and is, at this time, boasting truly revolutionary MMO game play. SW:TOR will (theoretically) be polished, and have the added gloss of a story focus, but from what I've seen of the gameplay, it's purely derivative of the WoW/EQ button-mash-power-chain model of gameplay. Hell, even the skill tree is ripped right out of WoW. Blizzard took a good lesson that we've seen in Bastion and coming in Guild Wars 2. They are going into Diablo 3 with the ability to swap "specs" on the fly for truly unlimited experimentation. You are never locked into something for too long if it turns out it isn't working for you.

But that personal opinion rant aside, of course I am pre-ordered and eagerly awaiting the Early Access info. I won't be surprised, but will be a little disappointed, if it's simply a matter of starting Saturday, December 17th like every other Early Access I've ever bee part of.
Edited September 24 2011 by MarkNine
Seannewboy

Seannewboy

Re: Release Date Announced

September 24 2011
I would doubt it since they intend for this to be a 20+year game.
Rolando Castillo

Virgo59

Re: Release Date Announced

September 24 2011
Pleasantly surprised that the monthly sub fee stayed at $14.99

Thought if any upcoming MMO was going to break the 14.99 ceiling it was going to be SWTOR. Glad to see that wasn't the case.

I guess the next question would be if lifetime subs will be offered.
Paul

Warwidow

Re: Release Date Announced

September 24 2011
yep got my email at 815 this morning was going to post once I was at work:)
Seannewboy

Seannewboy

Im sure you already know but . . .

September 24 2011
the Launch date is now set as 12/20/2011.

Unknown Person

Re: Release Date Announced

September 24 2011
Link to official article
BioWare and LucasArts are pleased to announce that Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will launch on December 20, 2011 in North America and on December 22, 2011 in the European Launch Territories! The announcement was first made by BioWare co-founders Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk during their keynote address at the 2011 Eurogamer Expo in London, England. Speaking to a packed room of press and fans alike, Dr. Muzyka acknowledged the weight of the moment and the patience of the fans.

“This is an incredible moment for everyone at BioWare and our partners at LucasArts who have dedicated their lives to build this extraordinary game. We appreciate the patience from the millions of fans who have been waiting for the game’s release.”
Each copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic will come with 30 days of subscription time, after which you have the option to continue playing with one of the following monthly subscription fees:

1 Month Subscription: $14.99 (£8.99/€12.99)
3 Month Subscription: $13.99 per month (one-time charge of $41.97/£25.17/€35.97)
6 Month Subscription: $12.99 per month (one-time charge of $77.94/£46.14/€65.94)
Those who have pre-ordered the game and entered their pre-order code on StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com are eligible for Early Game Access. If you haven’t yet reserved your copy of the game, be sure to visit our Pre-Order page and secure your place in the Old Republic now!

We want to thank you for your continued passion, dedication and support. Though one part of this incredible journey is coming to an end, we are confident that you all share our excitement for this new beginning. Be sure to check back to StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com as well as our Twitter and Facebook pages for all the latest news and updates on Star Wars: The Old Republic.

It's nice to have an official release date :)
Liastnir

Liastnir

Release Date Announced

September 24 2011
Just in case anyone sees this before twitter or the official forums. The release date was dropped this morning, 12/20. I wonder if Best Buy is going to catch any flack for scooping Bioware by 12 hours.

Subscription information was also released (same scheme as for WoW it looks like) but nothing on early access.

CJ
Gaz

Ozy

Re: Sixu's Inspirational/Creative Video Finds

September 24 2011
Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?

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Angel

Angelsilhouette

Re: Anyone Beta Testing?

September 24 2011
Feel free to /friend Angelsilhouette. I'll post any other names once I make them. :3

And Teneel (Captain Teneel the smuggler. :3 )

I thought about going Captain Anteneel, but I figured that would be a bit too obvious. Though... With all of the less subtle captains (Picard, Janeway, etc) I don't think anyone caught it. :p

=edit=

OK, so far my characters are:

Angelsilhouette (JK)
Smith (IA)
Krull (BH)
Big-Papa (RT)
And
Teneel (SM)

=edit=

And now Mako the bounty hunter. :3
Edited September 29 2011 by Angelsilhouette
Mike

Mike111

Re: Computer suggestions

September 24 2011
Nice, great system. The intel i5 2500k and the geforce gtx 560 are also great at overclocking. Of course you probably won't need to overclock that beast of a system for a few years lol.
Gaz

Ozy

Re: Sixu's Inspirational/Creative Video Finds

September 24 2011
Thanks guys!

Here's another:

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An abridged history of American-centric warfare, from WWII to present day, told through the foods of the countries in conflict. :)
Brandon Felczer

CapnBranFlakes

Re: Star Trek: The Journey

September 23 2011
:ds9:


Episode 389 - Deep Space Nine - "Trials and Tribble-ations" - 11/04/1996

http://www.allstepisodes.com/megvid.php?n=3506

Sisko and his crew go back to the time of Captain Kirk to find a bomb disguised as a tribble.


Enjoy!
Will Tubbert

MarkNine

Re: Doctor Who?...

September 23 2011
Just saw "The Girl Who Waited." We're over a week behind because I need to wait for a certain fiance to be "in the mood" to watch it.

Was going to complain about having to get used to these "British" seasons of only 12 or so episodes only to come to the realization that one of my favorite shows now off the air (The 4400) and one of my new favorites (Falling Skies) are also only 12 or so episodes a year.
Nick

Nikku

Re: Companion vid

September 23 2011
It is, indeed, squee time :D

I was surprised, but really glad, to see that we'll be able to change our companions' appearances. Will make it a lot easier to get used to seeing them with other folk!
Johnnie

Jonathon_Davis

Re: Companion vid

September 23 2011
Thanks for sharing! I'm getting more and more excited!
Nick Swinford

nicholasjohn16

Re: Sixu's Inspirational/Creative Video Finds

September 23 2011
Very cool.
Patrick

Van

Re: Companion vid

September 23 2011
Quote by Warwidow
As far as I know gender is not something that you can change same as species.


Oh well lets hope one of them is dateable, crooked noises, scars and all. :P
Edited September 23 2011 by Van
Seannewboy

Seannewboy

Re: Companion vid

September 23 2011
Im with Nikku on this part of it.
Nick

Nikku

Re: Companion vid

September 23 2011
I was a bit annoyed by the contention that characters with scars or crooked noses had to be cleaned up to be romanceable. Some of us aren't that shallow, and some of us like a bit of rough! :evil: