RT-Medic-with-shotgun said:
Clonekiller said:
RT-Medic-with-shotgun said:
Either i am going insane or the hype is blinding; because i see WoW on all but the story stuff in that game.
Just dosen't do it for me.
Will TOR play like WoW? Yes. Does the graphical style resemble WoW? Yes. Are there numerous subtle differences that will make it different than WoW, as a game all it's own? Yes. TOR might be a standard MMO, but it's the subtle things (Reactive combat, full voiceover, AI party members, ranged-based tanks, etc) that make the game different, and in many ways, better.
P.S. Which is better? A time-tested successful game engine, like WoW, or an original yet failed game engine, like SWG?
1. Nice calling in another post out of context. But for the record SWG had its own issues. But i interpreted what you just said(aside from being posted in malice) as "Do you think all MMOs should play like WoW or SWG?"
2. Define reactive combat because i can't get anyone to do that for me.
3. AI party members that function like pets/ With their own skills, talents, and abilities you control and guide?
4. So what ranged tank it still sticks to the trinity formula.
5. Full voice over still dosen't do it for me. Though it is good that we would hear something other than "Hello" or some variation there of.
1. Seems like an issue between you and him so I'll decline to comment here.
2. From what I've heard there will be no auto-attacks. Also, characters will block and dodge attacks for a much more interesting and cinematic look. No standing and beating on each other with sticks.
3. I'm still a little skeptical of the companions, but I'm slowly being convinced. The idea that I can bring one in to replace that guy in a party that we're short seems like a nice touch.
4. Almost every class can fulfill two roles in most any spec. Literally, 4 of the 8 classes can tank, heal, or dps. Just look at the Sith Inquistor. As an Assassin, they can stealth to attack enemies and be a skilled melee fighter and even act as an avoidance type tank. As a Sorcerer, you can use the force to act as a ranged dps attacking foes with Force Lightning, or as a healer. And let's not forget abilities like Death Field that allows them to attack up to 3 enemies and heal themselves. Somehow, I don't think any class is going to have problem getting shoehorned.
Also, you're not the first person I have heard make this complaint about the trinity, so I now challenge you to find a new formula. (sorry, nothing personal, you're just unlucky)
5. I read on Penny Arcade that they have been in the beta for a month. And they had soem good things to say. Namely that in games like WoW, you quest so you can get to the point where you can play the game. In TOR, questing is playing the game. It was actually very positive and alleviated some of my fears, and rather than summarize the whole thing, I'll just a link for you.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/2011/6/22/
