Re: Release Date Announced
Virgo59: No lifetime subscriptions per Stephen Reid via twitter earlier.
CJ
CJ
Liastnir
NavyIC1
Re: Endgame/Raiding for KOS
Raiding in WoW is boring now that they nerfed the bosses in Normal and Heroic mode. I can't wait for the game to come out so I can quit wow and concentrate on leveling my Trooper.
Jared
Unknown Person
Re: Stonewall Loser starts September 1
sorry I was late in submitting today, been cleaning house which incidentally is a really good fat burning exercise. Especially if it involves scrubbing the kitchen floor and bathroom shower lol.
But my main new exercise at the gym was the rolling plank, try it at your peril but it really does give the best core workout. its like an inverted sit up (sort of)
But my main new exercise at the gym was the rolling plank, try it at your peril but it really does give the best core workout. its like an inverted sit up (sort of)
Varel
Re: Release Date Announced
I can't wait..... just saying
Per Stephen Reid's Twitter Feed:
Timing on Early Game Access for #SWTOR will be announced closer to launch. It'll be a number of days - not just a weekend.
Per Stephen Reid's Twitter Feed:
Timing on Early Game Access for #SWTOR will be announced closer to launch. It'll be a number of days - not just a weekend.
Van
Re: Release Date Announced
Got the email and yeppers this is some awesome news. I hope I pre ordered earlier enough to be in the first wave but not to worried about it.
It will be here before we know it! Woot!!
It will be here before we know it! Woot!!
CapnBranFlakes
Re: Star Trek: The Journey
:ds9:
Episode 390 - Deep Space Nine - "Let He Who is Without Sin..." - 11/11/1996
http://www.allstepisodes.com/megvid.php?n=3507
A fundamentalist leader preaches that Risa is corrupting the Federation.
Enjoy!
Bonisagus
Re: Im sure you already know but . . .
YAY! I just hope the having is worth more than the wanting or at least as good.
Virgo59
Re: Release Date Announced
Unfortunately all of my vacation time will be spent in Mid-November when I move to my new place. But releasing it over the holidays will give me some off-time to enjoy it. And to quote Martha Stewart, "that is a good thing." :)
NavyIC1
Re: Release Date Announced
nothing like it happening during the holiday break. almost a month of constant play before college classes start up again.
Nikku
Re: Release Date Announced
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.
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.
MarkNine
Re: Release Date Announced
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.
Seannewboy
Virgo59
Re: Release Date Announced
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.
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.
Warwidow
Re: Release Date Announced
yep got my email at 815 this morning was going to post once I was at work:)
Seannewboy
Unknown Person
Re: Release Date Announced
Link to official article
It's nice to have an official release date :)
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
Release Date Announced
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
Subscription information was also released (same scheme as for WoW it looks like) but nothing on early access.
CJ
Ozy
Re: Sixu's Inspirational/Creative Video Finds
Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?
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Angelsilhouette
Re: Anyone Beta Testing?
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
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