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I've tried just about every MMORPG at one point. OK, that probably makes me a sad 
but I don't care 
I'm playing SWG at the moment and while it does have its issues I'm really enjoying it. Just joined up to a guild and got myself a house and speeder bike, which is nice.
All MMORPGs have balance issues between the various classes and SWG is no exception. But one of the biggest gripes people have at the moment is the way getting a Jedi character slot has been handled and the impact is has had on the player-driven economy. Just about every item and service in the game is created or offered by players: NPCs are either something to kill, or something to hand out quests and little else.
The process to open the 'force sensitive' character slot on a server is basically to work your way to the top of various random professions in sequence. But this has resulted in a hole in the economy as people just race to the top of professions and then abandon them for another in their quest to get a Jedi character.
Doesn't stop it being fun though
but I don't care I'm playing SWG at the moment and while it does have its issues I'm really enjoying it. Just joined up to a guild and got myself a house and speeder bike, which is nice.
All MMORPGs have balance issues between the various classes and SWG is no exception. But one of the biggest gripes people have at the moment is the way getting a Jedi character slot has been handled and the impact is has had on the player-driven economy. Just about every item and service in the game is created or offered by players: NPCs are either something to kill, or something to hand out quests and little else.
The process to open the 'force sensitive' character slot on a server is basically to work your way to the top of various random professions in sequence. But this has resulted in a hole in the economy as people just race to the top of professions and then abandon them for another in their quest to get a Jedi character.
Doesn't stop it being fun though
After a mammoth mission through every computer games shop in milton keynes, I now have my very own copy of SWG.
So, if anyone fancies crushing the rebellion I will be saving up for my very own set of stormtrooper armour after Ive managed to install it.
Now if FFXI were out would be a different story. But it isnt, so till then *cue imperial march*.
So, if anyone fancies crushing the rebellion I will be saving up for my very own set of stormtrooper armour after Ive managed to install it.
Now if FFXI were out would be a different story. But it isnt, so till then *cue imperial march*.
I usually play on Tarquinas, one of the US servers - character's name is Aiki. Give me a shout if you're ever on there and we can go bullseye some womp rats 
I'm still a relative beginner, so I won't be able to shower you with riches I'm afraid.
The Prima strategy guide is a pretty good introduction to the game. As with this type of guidebook, some of the information is now out of date and obviously newer stuff about vehicles won't be there, but it's still worth having. Amazon details here
If you're interested in becomming a Jedi, now is a good time to join the game as they will be giving out Holocrons as xmas pressies to every player. Holocron's are the items that tell you what professions you should be pursuing to open your Jedi character slot. They have also been changing hands for silly amounts of money - about 3 million credits a piece! But the market price will undoubtedly plummet once everyone gets their freebie.
Some useful sites:
SWG Warcry
SWG Stratics
Allakhazam
edited to add some links
>> Edited by judas on Monday 22 December 11:38
I'm still a relative beginner, so I won't be able to shower you with riches I'm afraid. The Prima strategy guide is a pretty good introduction to the game. As with this type of guidebook, some of the information is now out of date and obviously newer stuff about vehicles won't be there, but it's still worth having. Amazon details here
If you're interested in becomming a Jedi, now is a good time to join the game as they will be giving out Holocrons as xmas pressies to every player. Holocron's are the items that tell you what professions you should be pursuing to open your Jedi character slot. They have also been changing hands for silly amounts of money - about 3 million credits a piece! But the market price will undoubtedly plummet once everyone gets their freebie.
Some useful sites:
SWG Warcry
SWG Stratics
Allakhazam
edited to add some links
>> Edited by judas on Monday 22 December 11:38
judas said:
I usually play on Tarquinas, one of the US servers - character's name is Aiki. Give me a shout if you're ever on there and we can go bullseye some womp rats
The Prima strategy guide is a pretty good introduction to the game. As with this type of guidebook, some of the information is now out of date and obviously newer stuff about vehicles won't be there, but it's still worth having. Amazon details here
If you're interested in becomming a Jedi, now is a good time to join the game as they will be giving out Holocrons as xmas pressies to every player. Holocron's are the items that tell you what professions you should be pursuing to open your Jedi character slot. They have also been changing hands for silly amounts of money - about 3 million credits a piece! But the market price will undoubtedly plummet once everyone gets their freebie.
Some useful sites:
SWG Warcry
SWG Stratics
Allakhazam
edited to add some links
>> Edited by judas on Monday 22 December 11:38
Cheers Judas, Used to hit Allakhazam in my EQ days...
At the moment Im having HUGE problems with the install.
Crashed mid-install, wont reinstall or add/remove the poxing program... grrrr *deep breaths*
Free holocrons for Xmas? And there was me thinking SOE never gave anyone anything for free... *cynic mode from EQ*
liszt said:
Is there a subscription fee for SWG or a cheapo through the pub toilet window back door in?
$14.99 per month plus VAT. Run by the same people who've run EQ for years, as a result I would be amazed if there were a way round it. Does come with a gratis month when you buy the game though.
Sloooowly patching the updates, looks like about a half hour.
Time to get some lunch, then perch in front of the PC for the day.
Lemme see vital supplies:
Red-Bull
Multipack of cigs
Big pack of Crisps for emergency munchies
Yep all present and correct. Damn catheter... forgot the catheter....
Time to get some lunch, then perch in front of the PC for the day.
Lemme see vital supplies:
Red-Bull
Multipack of cigs
Big pack of Crisps for emergency munchies
Yep all present and correct. Damn catheter... forgot the catheter....
TheLemming said:
At the moment Im having HUGE problems with the install.
Crashed mid-install, wont reinstall or add/remove the poxing program... grrrr *deep breaths*
Login to the SWG website with your Station username and password, then try this link.
Edit: Oops - too slow. Looks like you've sorted it
>> Edited by judas on Monday 22 December 12:46
TheLemming said:
Sloooowly patching the updates, looks like about a half hour.
Time to get some lunch, then perch in front of the PC for the day.
Lemme see vital supplies:
Red-Bull
Multipack of cigs
Big pack of Crisps for emergency munchies
Yep all present and correct. Damn catheter... forgot the catheter....
Ah yes - all the signs of a true EQ addict getting ready for a camp-fest
edit: to add a reply! D'oh!
>> Edited by judas on Monday 22 December 12:47
As we havent got it on release in the UK, wouldnt know!
Does sound pretty good though.
On the other hand SWG is a LOT better than I expected. Makes EQ look like its from the dark ages. Graphics are better, user interface is better, gameplay seems a lot more fun...
The sheer variety of character career options is staggering, from solid crafters and builders to the shoot em up guys - or hybrids of them. Doesnt look like you can play effectively without a heavily hybridised character.
Oh and you cant discount how cool it is to shoot things with blasters
If ayone else decides to give it a go and is around Bestine on the server mentioned above, Ive got enough gear now to help out new starters.
Does sound pretty good though.
On the other hand SWG is a LOT better than I expected. Makes EQ look like its from the dark ages. Graphics are better, user interface is better, gameplay seems a lot more fun...
The sheer variety of character career options is staggering, from solid crafters and builders to the shoot em up guys - or hybrids of them. Doesnt look like you can play effectively without a heavily hybridised character.
Oh and you cant discount how cool it is to shoot things with blasters
If ayone else decides to give it a go and is around Bestine on the server mentioned above, Ive got enough gear now to help out new starters.
TheLemming said:
Free holocrons for Xmas? And there was me thinking SOE never gave anyone anything for free... *cynic mode from EQ*
Bad news on the Holocron front - just saw this posted on the Stratics site:
SWG Stratics said:
Holiday gifts: All characters that are at least 3 weeks old will receive a holiday present. To prevent abuse, newly created characters will not receive the free gift.
That's a bit of an arse if you've just got the game
judas said:
Free holocrons for Xmas? And there was me thinking SOE never gave anyone anything for free... *cynic mode from EQ*
Bad news on the Holocron front - just saw this posted on the Stratics site:
SWG Stratics said:
Holiday gifts: All characters that are at least 3 weeks old will receive a holiday present. To prevent abuse, newly created characters will not receive the free gift.
That's a bit of an arse if you've just got the game
To prevent abuse?
That was one of my incentives for getting the damn thing before christmas.....
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