I'm pretty sure that we'll be focusing on a PvE server for the time being. We'll still be able to PvP, but not have to contend with others in open areas. If desired, we could always open up a PvP branch.

Episode 369 - Deep Space Nine - "Paradise Lost, Part 2" - 01/08/1996

http://www.allstepisodes.com/megvid.php?n=3412

[quoteAs Sisko and Odo prepare for a Dominion invasion they discover a plot to place the Federation under military control.

Enjoy!

They are going to make a full announcement next week, but, I do know that no playable content or areas are being considered to be restricted, at this time. Expect to see things like less ship options, costumes, character types ETC

Overall, if you are paying now or are lifetime, things are going to get even better!

Don't get too attached to the idea of "flying" around in your ship. All space combat is a single player rail shooter a-la Starfox. Seriously. So as long as you can point and click, you'll be able to do it.

The reason for this is that it wasn't even really intended for the game, but only added as a sort of a cheap afterthought at the behest of the demands of the fans. They have already (belligerently) refused to do any more with it (I read several reports (on the public SWTOR forums) of them becoming quite... unpleasant at conventions when the fans confronted them about the poorly thought out space shooter.)

what will happen to sto, when it becomes f2p??
restricted spaces, so u must pay to enter the deferi space? or the fleet missions?

i hope the space and missions will be free for all.
and some ships ,too like now.

the lotro f2p system is bad. many things was free before. now u must pay for the stuff like crafting or quests.
thats bad

i hope they make a better f2p system as lotro.

Good Morning All,

I apologize, I am talkative today. I'm curious if there has been any decision about what server we will be based on yet, so when The Time comes we are all on the same one. If not, any idea if we would lean toward a PVP, PVE, or RP-PVP server?

CJ

Heh, I just read a great rumor that guilds will be able to get a carrier of their own as a guild hall. That could be fun. It makes me wonder what we would name it. Is it inappropriate of me to suggest "Priscilla, Queen of Tatooine"?

Other thoughts (I'm sleep deprived, sorry) include The DiverCity, if ship or guild is large enough.

CJ

Hi All,
I have been following this topic for the last week or so on the SWTOR forums. In fact, that is how I came to know that KoS existed. It certainly is frustrating that there are no SGRA's. It is no less than discrimination, but it will not keep me from playing the game. Just as Star Trek is a great myth for our time, so is Star Wars. I can't NOT play it.
I think there is a great outcry from our community and participation in the discussion is the only thing that will make things change. I don't think boycotting is the answer. In fact I wrote a letter to GLAAD today to see what they can do. Here is the response:

Hi Richard,
We actually wrote about this situation just last week:
http://glaadblog.org/2011/08/26/upcoming-game-skyrim-to-feature-marriage-between-same-sex-couple-but-not-so-for-star-wars-mmo
Thanks very much for contacting us though, and please feel free to comment on it further on our website.
Best,
Matt

So as you see, there is already bad press out there, and it won't stop. We need to keep on them about it. Keep posting in the forum. There have been 26 threads on the subject and thousands of comments. This will not go away if we don't let it go away. Here is a link to the latest thread: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=460624&highlight=gender+romance+story+arcs


The reason I am so passionate about this is that SWTOR will be played by millions of people. The franchise is astronomical, and it's cultural influence is far reaching. Changes in the world happen through culture, and in this day and age, the culture of discrimination just is NOT acceptable. They opened the door by adding romantic story arcs in the first place. It is up to us to upgrade the conversation. I think we have a chance to make a difference in this. It may happen soon, or later, or not at all, but I think it will be worth it.

If you got this far, thanks for reading my rant.
Z

So epp 8 just aired the other day and Jink's got fired wtf :( i am so happy to see kate on the show but the fact that he is gone makes me sad. But thinking about this now i really think syfy is a really progressive network i mean with gay main characters on several shows like torchwood, bsg and stargate universe and now warehouse 13.

Cant get past the stupid accept screen argh!

Gosh yes, a lot of people are vicious on the official forums.

I like the ship idea. I especially like that the companions will gather for you. Leaves me time to craft. I wish it worked that way in real life (You! Go gather glassy bits for my evil empire, mwahaha. Please.)

I'm hoping to get pulled into Operations too. I've never done Endgame anything, and that seems to be where the most epic (epicest?) stories are.

CJ

i play League of legends and it is awesome.

I'm really looking forward to flying around in my own ship. I know that may sound corney but I've been in WoW for 7 years and I'm ready for a new type of adventure. I have no idea how good I'll be at flying but heck I'm gonna give it my best shot.

There are a several other things in the game that look very appealing....companions that do the craft! woot! Oh yeah and companions!

The only story lines I know are from the movies. The first three (with Luke, Leia and Hon) are the ones I know. The other three I will probably watch at some point. so I'm not so familar with the galaxy and all that goes on in it.

Like yourself I've been combing thru the offical forums and holy cow some of those folks are just not nice. Every now and then I come across posts that are enjoyable to read.

Personally, I'm looking forward to exploring and getting into the story of the game. When I played WoW and the first time I went through missions in STO I tried to take in a lot of the story, of course I can't get it all in one sitting so once I max out my main It'll be time for an alt. Unless of course I get sucked into the Endgame Operations!!!! he he he

Hi All!

I've been spending too much time on the game forums, reading speculation and guessing. I thought I would try and start an entertaining conversation here, instead :D

I can't wait to get in on an MMO this good(-looking) right at the beginning so that over time I can be a serious player and not a permanent-newbie as I felt with WoW (never really reached "Endgame" content, could never be the best at something in the guild, etc). I'm also excited to see some of the crafting trees. I usually roll one of "each kind" but my primary tends to be a very destructive crafter.

I hadn't watched any of the videos before this evening, I didn't think it was going to look as good as it does right off the bat.

What else is everyone looking forward to in ToR?

CJ (LS: Liastnir, DS: Eclipsis)

Feeling much better about being an LTS... thanks Brandon, and everyone else, for your input.
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My pleasure! Thanks for reading =)

Very mysterious ;)

I will look forward to that.

I find these really useful so thanks :)

That's going to be the last and final one :) Probably a few weeks since some bombshells are going to be dropped and I'll have some other new to write about ;)

Very useful.

Did you already do engineer? :)