Draconis
Wed, 06 Apr 2011, 10:53
BW had a community event where forum members could spend a few hours playing through beginning content. They have a thread (http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=292974) about the feedback from the players. I noticed this post before I had to get on to other things:
from an interesting post (http://www.swtor.com/community/showpost.php?p=5977887)
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At one point I grouped up with 3 other Troopers. I had a lot of fun with this group, even though it was hard to stay together as everyone kept getting lost/seperated. At one point, we all used our grenade launchers on a group of about 3 separatists. That was absolutely beautiful and lived up to my expectations of a trooper group. I felt very powerful. They all died instantly and the fireworks were glorious.
I have no doubt the full-trooper groups are going to be very common and very fun.
and
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Oh also, one of the devs accidently spilled the beans on something that leads me to believe we won't be seeing a release till past August/September time. (But don't take my word for it) There was another thing, but I won't spoil that for you! (and them)
The game is clearly not ready for release just yet, there are a few bugs and mechanics (swimming) that haven't even been started on yet. Swimming currently involves running across a flat empty plane. The visuals for above the water look fantastic though. (I ran through the water from one side of Ord Mantell for the other, right to the other side of the volcano!) There was a little bit of lag because of US servers, but no doubt that will be gone later.
Overall, I really enjoyed playing The Old Republic, so thanks for a great evening BioWare, I will see you in-game. It has lived up to my expectations, and perhaps exceeded them too....
from an interesting post (http://www.swtor.com/community/showpost.php?p=5977887)
...
At one point I grouped up with 3 other Troopers. I had a lot of fun with this group, even though it was hard to stay together as everyone kept getting lost/seperated. At one point, we all used our grenade launchers on a group of about 3 separatists. That was absolutely beautiful and lived up to my expectations of a trooper group. I felt very powerful. They all died instantly and the fireworks were glorious.
I have no doubt the full-trooper groups are going to be very common and very fun.
and
...
Oh also, one of the devs accidently spilled the beans on something that leads me to believe we won't be seeing a release till past August/September time. (But don't take my word for it) There was another thing, but I won't spoil that for you! (and them)
The game is clearly not ready for release just yet, there are a few bugs and mechanics (swimming) that haven't even been started on yet. Swimming currently involves running across a flat empty plane. The visuals for above the water look fantastic though. (I ran through the water from one side of Ord Mantell for the other, right to the other side of the volcano!) There was a little bit of lag because of US servers, but no doubt that will be gone later.
Overall, I really enjoyed playing The Old Republic, so thanks for a great evening BioWare, I will see you in-game. It has lived up to my expectations, and perhaps exceeded them too....