Topic: TOR Open Beta (Read 8920 times)

Doji Yoshi · « **on:** November 21, 2011, 02:25:18 AM »

Logged too many hours of ToR.
Many bugs, few crashes.
My game has lightsabers and blue twilek dancing girls.
I win.

DAIDOJI PINUKIPAI · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2011, 07:21:29 AM »

Quote from: Doji Yoshi on November 21, 2011, 02:25:18 AM

Logged too many hours of ToR.
Many bugs, few crashes.
My game has lightsabers and blue twilek dancing girls.
I win.

I have to wait for this weekend. Plus I'm working til 4 on the Saturday. I'm sadface. Can't wait though, watched some footage since the NDA lifted and I can't wait.

Daidoji Derek · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2011, 11:48:17 AM »

Quote from: Kakita Kamiko on November 21, 2011, 08:26:51 AM

I'm getting both Skyward sword and Skyrim for Christmas ... so I have been playing nothing for the past month. Damnit people! I'm so jealous XD

And on top of that, I was allowed to beta test ToR but most likely will get the chance only during Thanksgiving when I will NOT have computer access. FATE, WHY DO YOU TAUNT ME SO??!

I got access to ToR last weekend when I was on vacation, except I was actually not home to play during my vacation, damned travel plans!

Doji Yoshi · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2011, 02:30:02 PM »

Quote from: Doji MeanGirl on November 21, 2011, 07:21:29 AM

Quote from: Doji Yoshi on November 21, 2011, 02:25:18 AM
Logged too many hours of ToR.
Many bugs, few crashes.
My game has lightsabers and blue twilek dancing girls.
I win.

I have to wait for this weekend. Plus I'm working til 4 on the Saturday. I'm sadface. Can't wait though, watched some footage since the NDA lifted and I can't wait.

After starting over a character about 17 times, my recommendation is: DON'T PLAY IT.

I know, weird right?

But think about it:
In a game where most of the storyline quests are voiced acting, it causes you to have a higher chance of memory retention of those quests. This means that you will remember it the next time through.. which means that the more overlap, the more you will say to yourself.. 'boring'.

Don't get me wrong, the game is amazing.. but don't spoil it for yourself BEFORE release.

If you want to play this weekend and not spoil it for yourself, I'd recommend playing the opposite of what you want to play.
Example:
I really would like to play an Imperial Agent at release.
IA = Dark side + Shooty
So for the beta test I'd play Light side + lightsaber.

Another suggestion is to play the same class but on the opposite side of the force.
IA = Dark side + Shooty + (cover system)
So play Light side + Shooty + (cover system).
Essentially all the classes on opposite sides are engineered to be equal in most aspects.
You can tell they did this so that they didn't have to worry about balance issues.
Meaning, the Imperial Agent has 'Explosive Droid', the Smuggler has 'Sticky bomb'.. same difference, same amount of damage.. etc.
Sure the animations are different, but if you play the same class on the opposite side, you won't ruin the story surprises but you also get the 'feel' of how to play your class on the opposite side.

Doji Hatashai · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2011, 03:09:17 PM »

Quote from: Doji Yoshi on November 21, 2011, 02:30:02 PM

Sure the animations are different, but if you play the same class on the opposite side, you won't ruin the story surprises but you also get the 'feel' of how to play your class on the opposite side.

Interesting. I wonder if the timing differences of the animations will actually introduce imbalances. I'm thinking of this from a League of Legends perspective, where animation timing can make an ability unplayable.

Doji Yoshi · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2011, 03:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Kakita Hatashai on November 21, 2011, 03:09:17 PM

Quote from: Doji Yoshi on November 21, 2011, 02:30:02 PM
Sure the animations are different, but if you play the same class on the opposite side, you won't ruin the story surprises but you also get the 'feel' of how to play your class on the opposite side.
Interesting. I wonder if the timing differences of the animations will actually introduce imbalances. I'm thinking of this from a League of Legends perspective, where animation timing can make an ability unplayable.

I've also wondered about this. (this is absolutely the case in Diablo II, and caused to much whining for balance)
In addition, the larger weapons generally do more damage than smaller.. so I'm unsure how they balance this out as well.

DAIDOJI PINUKIPAI · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2011, 12:11:59 PM »

Quote from: Doji Yoshi on November 21, 2011, 03:17:50 PM

Quote from: Kakita Hatashai on November 21, 2011, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: Doji Yoshi on November 21, 2011, 02:30:02 PM
Sure the animations are different, but if you play the same class on the opposite side, you won't ruin the story surprises but you also get the 'feel' of how to play your class on the opposite side.
Interesting. I wonder if the timing differences of the animations will actually introduce imbalances. I'm thinking of this from a League of Legends perspective, where animation timing can make an ability unplayable.
I've also wondered about this. (this is absolutely the case in Diablo II, and caused to much whining for balance)
In addition, the larger weapons generally do more damage than smaller.. so I'm unsure how they balance this out as well.

Same as every other game. They strike slower.

Inicidentally I was planning on playing Trooper this weekend, since I'm playing Bounty Hunter at release. I want to get the class mechanics down, I just don't want to spoil the story much.

Doji Yoshi · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2011, 02:31:25 PM »

Quote from: Doji MeanGirl on November 22, 2011, 12:11:59 PM

Inicidentally I was planning on playing Trooper this weekend, since I'm playing Bounty Hunter at release. I want to get the class mechanics down, I just don't want to spoil the story much.

I think everyone is scheduled for this weekend..
Me, Emily, my sister, Dare..
We should make a My Little Pony Guild!

It'll be a crazy weekend!

Doji Kioshi · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2011, 10:56:19 PM »

I'm apparently back in as well. Too bad I won't see my computer until Sunday.

Doji Yukimura · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:51:29 AM »

I too am on this weekend. Probably playing a Guardian since I plan on being a Consular when the game opens up. (I too wish to not spoil the story)

Doji Yoshi · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2011, 03:33:05 AM »

Quote from: Doji Yukimura on November 23, 2011, 12:51:29 AM

I too am on this weekend. Probably playing a Guardian since I plan on being a Consular when the game opens up. (I too wish to not spoil the story)

If you plan on being a Guardian, you will spoil all of the quests on the intro planet (FYI) since both the Consular and the Knight start on the same planet.
The ONLY story you won't spoil is the character story (main plot).

I recommend Sith Warrior if you want to play something 'lightsaber-ish' without spoiling ANY content for that first day of official gaming.
Unless, of course you don't care about knowing all the intricacies of the intro planet.

Doji Yoshi · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2011, 04:34:09 AM »

I just found this website.. it's pretty cool:

www.torhead.com

It lists all abilities and even will have a skill calculator!!
Just make sure when searching through that you see that there are multiple pages of content when doing a search! Sheesh! A lot of info in here, and includes icons!

DAIDOJI PINUKIPAI · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:18:02 AM »

Quote from: Doji Yoshi on November 23, 2011, 04:34:09 AM

I just found this website.. it's pretty cool:

www.torhead.com

It lists all abilities and even will have a skill calculator!!
Just make sure when searching through that you see that there are multiple pages of content when doing a search! Sheesh! A lot of info in here, and includes icons!

I wouldn't bother. Darth Hater is better, and the people on it actually know wtf they're on about. I met Dath Hater and TORHead at Eurogamer, and TORHead are a bunch of kids who got refused access to the over 18s area. Half their articles are ill informed.

Darth Hater are better, smart, and have Curse support, so will be the go to place anyway.

http://www.darthhater.com/

Doji Hatashai · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:47:35 AM »

What do you guys think about Curse? I downloaded it once for my WoW toolbars, and AVG registered it as a virus, and really haven't gone back.

P.S. I'm in the beta as well, wooot!

DAIDOJI PINUKIPAI · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:52:09 AM »

Quote from: Kakita Hatashai on November 23, 2011, 10:47:35 AM

What do you guys think about Curse? I downloaded it once for my WoW toolbars, and AVG registered it as a virus, and really haven't gone back.

P.S. I'm in the beta as well, wooot!

Curse as a company are horrible. But they support good sites. Don't ever DL the client though.

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