The Old Republic Collectors' Edition Might Cost You $210
- Thread starter John Funk
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Jesus. That would be an insane amount of money to expect... from anything other than Star Wars fans. Remember, this isn't just being marketed to BioWare fans or MMO fans. This is being injected straight into the eyeballs of people who have had decades (in some cases) to build the necessary addiction.John Funk said:
As for some of the rewards being unbalancing, I haven't really seen that happen yet... but, of course, the focus of this game is on the "epic, story-driven experience." This, of course, translates to single-player (or several single-player games going on at the same time, creating the illusion of multiplayer).
The group and PvP content are essentially going to be be afterthought or "in-betweener." Yeah, it's fun to take out that droid factory, or whatever, with your group. The first six times. After that?
And one of the great things about dealing primarily in a solo-PvE frame of mind? You don't have to worry about item balance. Johnny having a helmet that lets him run faster doesn't impact Susie's game at all... unless Johnny and Susie are competing for something.
These rewards, if confirmed, could go a long way toward confirming my worst suspicions about The Old Republic. You might even say I *puts on shades* have a bad feeling about this.
are you fucking kidding me? maybe if that included me starting the game at max level with easy access to a death star (or two), i might consider it.John Funk said:
over $200 for a computer game. any one who buys that needs their head examined regardless of how much disposable income they may (or may not) have.
If it costs 150 euros, it will cost 150 USD in America. That's how it always works.Ascarus said:
Companies pay around 20% VAT (a form of tax), which in turn is charged over the counter and then the customer gets screwed over for a couple % on top of that.
Easy, sport.animehermit said:
I've followed all the information, and I'm fully aware of what has been said about the game by those developing it. I just happen to think it doesn't line up with what has been shown about the game.
Don't make the rookie mistake of thinking that anyone who has access to all of the information you have will automatically agree with you--or that someone who doesn't like the thing that you like just doesn't have all of the information.
But who's gonna fly it kid?, you?
Really tho this sounds absurdly over priced and some of the in game items seem a bit unfair I'm fine we a free mount or pet but giving people their own vendor with special items and a combat droid who may or may not be a big help is just rewarding people for paying more and those kind of games are terrible.
Really tho this sounds absurdly over priced and some of the in game items seem a bit unfair I'm fine we a free mount or pet but giving people their own vendor with special items and a combat droid who may or may not be a big help is just rewarding people for paying more and those kind of games are terrible.
While all the stuff is good the only thing that stands out is the in-game recorder. Surely people who want to record their games will have already?
If true, that's pretty good bundle. This game may actually have a chance to sit on the armrest of WoW's MMORPG throne.
I love BioWare. I love (original) Star Wars. I can't wait for TOR. I have plenty of disposable income. I will not be spending $200 on a collectors ed. $100 I would call frikkin expensive and I'd still find it hard to justify.
That is the idea. The amount of money they (EA) have already spent on it, the strength of the license and the fact BioWare are behind it mean that if this game doesn't take a significant amount of players away from (or at least attract and keep numbers comparative to) WoW, then nothing ever will.King Toasty said:
It'll be the ultimate Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy showdown. Which is better? Where with the MMORPGers go? What will happen to the MMO market? What will Korea choose!?KingsGambit said:
All this and more, coming soon.
