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Star Wars: The Old Republic [Releasing Date: Dec 20 NA/EU - NDA Lifted]
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Gamespot release of the complete comic con panel(53 mins), but technically it has errors on the video so its only goes to about 19 mins.
http://comic-con.gamespot.com/video...s-the-old-republic-join-us-it-is-your-destiny
Im downloading it at the moment to see if the video goes pass the 19 min mark.
EDIT:
Downloaded the video and it seems to have the same problem
http://comic-con.gamespot.com/video...s-the-old-republic-join-us-it-is-your-destiny
Im downloading it at the moment to see if the video goes pass the 19 min mark.
EDIT:
Downloaded the video and it seems to have the same problem
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
I immediately preordered the CE the second it went live on Origin. A little while later, the CE showed up on Amazon; figured with no tax and $2.99 next day shipping, it was the much better deal. So, I ordered that.
The next morning, I see that I have a $170 hold on my account. What?! EA specifically said I WOULD NOT BE CHARGED until the game shipped. It was right there on the order page. Well, they pull a hold on your account for the full amount. Now, I don't care if that a hold is not the same as EA getting the money. The fact of the matter is; because of EA, I don't have access to $170 of my money, when at no point did they allude to the idea they would basically "check to see if my account is legit."
So, I canceled the order via phone support a few minutes later that day. No big deal. Guy was helpful. Said it might take a few days for the charge to clear. I know they always blame the bank; but I've *NEVER* in almost eight years had a hold on this checking account for more than 48 hours. Welp, now I do! :/
But NOW, I just saw they charged me the $20 preorder price, ontop of the $170 hold, two days AFTER I canceled.
Basically, EA said they would take $20 out of my account if I preordered. I currently don't have access to $190 of my cash.... and my order was canceled over 24 hours ago, and I got a cancellation email.
FAST EDIT: And before someone tries to make a smart*** comment about money, know that I have the cash to cover my bills. I'm more mad about the principle of it.
The next morning, I see that I have a $170 hold on my account. What?! EA specifically said I WOULD NOT BE CHARGED until the game shipped. It was right there on the order page. Well, they pull a hold on your account for the full amount. Now, I don't care if that a hold is not the same as EA getting the money. The fact of the matter is; because of EA, I don't have access to $170 of my money, when at no point did they allude to the idea they would basically "check to see if my account is legit."
So, I canceled the order via phone support a few minutes later that day. No big deal. Guy was helpful. Said it might take a few days for the charge to clear. I know they always blame the bank; but I've *NEVER* in almost eight years had a hold on this checking account for more than 48 hours. Welp, now I do! :/
But NOW, I just saw they charged me the $20 preorder price, ontop of the $170 hold, two days AFTER I canceled.
Basically, EA said they would take $20 out of my account if I preordered. I currently don't have access to $190 of my cash.... and my order was canceled over 24 hours ago, and I got a cancellation email.
FAST EDIT: And before someone tries to make a smart*** comment about money, know that I have the cash to cover my bills. I'm more mad about the principle of it.
MaddenNFL64
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Darklord said:
Origin doesn't need to be running, as of now. Who knows, they could pull some shit & say different later. Word now is, it's just a store.
Baller. PhD
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Origin in its current form is just a storefront. You can launch your games through it but you don't have to. If you buy a retail box from the U.S. you should be able to play just fine overseas.
MaddenNFL64
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Not my screencaps. Picked some from a batch.
Cool
What the shit? Vibroblades over Lightsabers?
purple
Sith Mecha-Deebo
Cool
What the shit? Vibroblades over Lightsabers?
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Sith Mecha-Deebo
Dinosaur Tamer
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MaddenNFL64 said:
Currently there are no level brackets for warzones and players of any level can end up in the same warzone (with lower level players getting stat boosts to even the field). This is probably in place to allow reasonable wait times in spite of the current low beta population.
The Jedi with two vibroblades could be as low as level 10 to be able to dual wield. So maybe he does not have any lightsaber yet. She really does look like a lower level character. Notice how she does not wear any kind of armor or plating, no hood or cloak and pretty light vestments in general, although she is clearly a Jedi Sentinel (dual wield).
To clarify: I am not in the Beta - this stuff has been mentioned in Interviews/Q&As and/or leaked.
Doncamatic
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Xamdou said:
Sith Assassin
In the e-mail, they say it is "no longer an issue," so I would assume they meant for it to be a factor, but after getting so many calls and e-mails, they gave up on that. That seems to make the most sense to me.B-Dex said:
No problem. Since I downgraded, remember that I will look upon your mouse droid with burning anger. Seriously, that was 90% of the reason I wanted the CE.CzarTim said:
Dinosaur Tamer
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Pretty sure double bladed lightsabers were a Sorc/Sage weapon before. I remember something along the line of "Double bladed lightsabers are out staffs". Currently Sorcs and Sages use a single standard lightsaber and only Shadows and Assassins can use a double bladed saber (confirmed by people playing at conventions and beta players).
Felix Lighter
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Before a couple days ago I was somewhat interested in the game, just checking in once and while to see how things were going but now that I preordered the game, I've got myself all excited. Are any Star Wars books recommended for the release of this game? I'm also probably going start a KOTOR play through. I already took the time to get the game running on Win 7 64bit with the widescreen 1920x1080 mod.
Mister_Bubbles
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Felix Lighter said:
Me too, but it would crash every time an FMV cutscene came on and I ended up trapped on that shady salvage trader's ship, unable to leave >_<
I'm going to have to square screen it, I guess.
MaddenNFL64
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Felix Lighter said:
Fatal Alliance, and Deceived are out. Revan comes out soon. And a dark horse comic series is on issue 2 I think.
Felix Lighter
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Woorloog said:
Yeah I was hoping for books set in the same period, but they don't sound too highly recommended.
Mister_Bubbles said:
I played through the Endar Spire escape portion and the FMV played fine for me, so hopefully I can play through the game relatively smoothly.
Deceived was all right, your standard SW novel. It is set around the Deceived trailer (surprise surprise) and details the destruction of Jedi Temple. And bunch of other stuff. Malgus is good character (IMO ofc) and the book details his motives. Remember that he is an important character in TOR, regardless of faction and class (AFAIK).Felix Lighter said:
I do recommend reading it, even if the rest of the characters are forgettable.
Fatal Alliance is not good IMO. The Sith Empire and the Republic are squabling about some boring technology and naturally the Sith and Jedi are involved too. The name's fitting by the way. I think the book had too many characters, they don't have depth, they aren't shown (yet, maybe they're in-game?) in other media...
Maybe TOR will change my mind, if there's enough something that links FA to TOR, i mean really links other than the setting.
Dammit, i'd like to play a Sith Assassin but i don't like robes on them. And somehow Jedi Shadow doesn't appeal at all (maybe it's story will be good). Force push (project) what else? I want something cool.
I guess i'll start with Trooper. Or maybe Jedi Knight. Starting with Republic class because i joined euro NeoGAF guild.
So, I did get my confirmation email from my order but I didn't get a serial number in that email.
It says on the bottom that your pre order code is listed as serial number in your receipt, but I can't find any.
I paid by credit card, should it show up on my credit card bill?
Because it hasn't been charged yet either.
Hope something didn't go wrong :/
It says on the bottom that your pre order code is listed as serial number in your receipt, but I can't find any.
I paid by credit card, should it show up on my credit card bill?
Because it hasn't been charged yet either.
Hope something didn't go wrong :/
kyo_daikun
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Not too impressed with the fact the early access is based when you acivate your code, im buying the collectors edition and still not received a code from Game, not even a mention on there site there is a code or when i'll be getting it.
Might just cancel and get the standard edition if they are going to stiff me...
Might just cancel and get the standard edition if they are going to stiff me...
BattleMonkey
Member
Felix Lighter said:
Deceived is good. It's a simple story and kind of short, but was entertaining with excellent lightsaber combat captured in print. Fatal Alliance was really long and drawn out.
Mister_Bubbles
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Woorloog said:
Huh, why did that never occur to me? Cheers!
Takeda Kenshi
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MaddenNFL64 said:
I am now at ease once more. Carry on good sirs.
MaddenNFL64
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JohnTuk said:
I think most of the bulk comes from your character. Pick a normal sized dude, and it won't be much of a problem.
Not to sound like an asshole, but wouldn't servers that aren't locked by region make PVP almost impossible? I don't want it to be a lagfest. I hope the game comes out at the same time in all regions, but has region locked servers. I hate it for anyone who wants to play with people across regions, but I can't see PVP against someone from Australia working out.
Doncamatic
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Darklord said:
And even then they were only oceanic in that they were set to AEST. The servers themselves were still located in the States.
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