Because in all their infinite wisdom Bioware didn't/hasn't put in a patcher that does a check for new files coming from their servers versus the files you have on your PC. The question is when are they going to implement this? There's absolutely no reason for you to re-download files that are identical to the ones currently on your machine. We're less than a month from launch and this was the final chance for them to do any mass testing and something like stress testing a patcher is extremely important.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic [Releasing Date: Dec 20 NA/EU - NDA Lifted]
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Because in all their infinite wisdom Bioware didn't/hasn't put in a patcher that does a check for new files coming from their servers versus the files you have on your PC. The question is when are they going to implement this? There's absolutely no reason for you to re-download files that are identical to the ones currently on your machine. We're less than a month from launch and this was the final chance for them to do any mass testing and something like stress testing a patcher is extremely important.
I'm not going to expect much for the first year of the game. It's going to be just as big a shit show as WoW was I'm sure. (Even though things like what you mentioned above are completely avoidable, at least I'm prepared)
LowParry
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Thanks.
I know the two are nothing alike, but I'm looking forward to reliving a little of the original SWG glory. If I could accept a game that flawed I'm sure I can handle TOR. Something about shooting a blaster in an MMO is really fun to me.
Alex
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No patcher for such a gigantic game and such very limited beta periods is pretty funny. Smacks of something you'd see from FF14, although hopefully post release their patcher isn't such shit that you're forced to go third party, torrent and manually install the patches like the aforementioned train wreck ;p
BattleMonkey
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The game does have a patcher built into the launcher, it's used in the beta for a long time now, it's only the complete new builds that require complete redownload of the client
Hellz yeah.
You don't think the game has gone gold yet? With a month left you'd hope they have already started printing copies.
Then again, they did say physical retail copies would be severely limited in quantity during the launch window...
Analysis of the game in regards to the story and quest originality is absolutely god damn correct and what I was arguing so long ago. I don't really care about the other points but he's dead on with this.
I dunno, FFXIV's beta period has been pretty long.
BattleMonkey
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Clunky combat? Opinions fine, but the comments on clunky combat are just absurd. Game feels great and is very responsive in all three beta builds I've tried.
Alex
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I would say its still in alpha, really! You usually aren't in the process of redesigning your entire game in beta and the content level is still completely anemic over a year later. I am always baffled at how that thing was released, it's like they stability tested and shipped a vague proof of concept. It's like launching epic citadel as gears of war 4
Makes good points and confirmed some fears i had. Dammit. I'm not imagining the game'd be what i want it to be but i wonder if the stuff in it is acceptable to me regardless my lower expectations. The next weekend will decide whether i keep my pre-order or cancel it.
My biggest concern is the lack of phasing, heavy instancing and sharding.
I do wonder what's going to replace SWTOR as my winter MP game if i won't be playing it. XBL Gold running out and won't be renewing it so no BF3 or Halo Reach for me anymore :/
Ever since Jedi Academy I've loved her voice acting. Shame your character hardly speaks in that game.
Freyjadour
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Blum is male BH right? Didn't get a chance to play one last Beta weekend.
I fired up the patcher from the last weekend and it's downloading 12.something GB. They said people with the client from the previous weekend should be able to patch.
Giolon
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Yep. You get to be Spike Spiegel.
The "Patch" is really a whole new build. it's 20GB
D'oh!
Was trying to find a site that shows which classes were most/least popular. Anyone from beta that can answer what has been the most or least played? Where did Bounty Hunter and Trooper stack up? Since I'd rather not be one of 1 billion light-saber wielders, I'm looking for an alternative.
Hmmm I got a 12 gig patch. I better go check again.
It's smooth once you learn how it works, but in particular any class that uses the cover mechanics are hard to pick up. You press a button to get into cover and then you can't move again or you go out of cover. It's very susceptible to lag and it's not intuitive at all -- and never explained. I can't tell you how many times I saw IA's just using their out of cover mechanics over the weekend test -- especially since you have a slew of abilities that can be used out of cover.
That being said once you do learn it's easy, but the learning curve plus lag issues do not make it a walk in the park.
theinfinityissue
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Unfortunately got the same error from earlier when trying to register a beta code from that razer thing. Sigh, guess I'll just have to wait for the weekend deal.
To be expected, it's Bioware. They've really handled the entire public beta thing horribly from the get go.
cartoon_soldier
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Might as well skip this beta test then. I only accepted yesterday (only got invite yesterday), 14 hours, I would be lucky to get off the starter Island.
And great, swtor.com doesn't work for me so can't download client either currently
And great, swtor.com doesn't work for me so can't download client either currently
WTF
why is this page SO hidden? I put in a code last week and it said I would be in, but it didn't say when. I tried logging in all weekend, and it says wrong login info (when I know it's 100% correct). I click your link again for shits and giggles and it turns out I was in but I HAD TO RSVP. what the hell is this shit? Is putting in my code not RSVP'ing enough? Ugh
downloading the new entire game patch. You would think they would have something listed on your 'My Account' page, but this is not the case because the website is a mess.
I remember when I said this and Morn made fun of me. I face rained hard.
better now than at launch
its just been a problem since they required new passwords. I've had to reset mine about 6 times now. Its a bit crazy. I keep sending bug reports about it
I got my invite today. You mean to tell I have to wait until Saturday to play? Kind of lame.
You might get lucky, it might be Sunday.
The_Inquisitor
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Guys just go finish up some late 2011 releases. I deleted the beta off my HDD already. It's not worth spending time only to lose it a few weeks out from launch.
Please tell me I'm on your reels...
I can tell you that the notion that every enemy group you fight comes in packs of three is false. Also combat is clunky.... if you suck at it.
As for the story, that's the first time I've heard someone call the storylines mediocre. I enjoyed the BH's storyline, and I hear that the IA and Smuggler's storylines are even better.
Different strokes I suppose.
Yes, the nude ones.
Alex
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Yeah I didn't find anything about it clunky either, that was my first sigh of relief, actually, that the game movement, weight and flow actually felt professional and polished. So many MMO's faceplant hard on that catagorey, and it's very much a reason WoW remains at the forefront.
Control issues in MMOs never anything eccentric, like a Monster Hunter or Resident Evil where it's quirky on purpose, there's just usually something a bit off and cheap feeling in almost every other MMO. To me the most heart wrenching ones were the FF Online titles where character weight feels really good when going in one direction but when shuffling or fighting everything is locked down due to the insane limitations of their engines and pop up.
Control issues in MMOs never anything eccentric, like a Monster Hunter or Resident Evil where it's quirky on purpose, there's just usually something a bit off and cheap feeling in almost every other MMO. To me the most heart wrenching ones were the FF Online titles where character weight feels really good when going in one direction but when shuffling or fighting everything is locked down due to the insane limitations of their engines and pop up.
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