Star Wars: The Old Republic going Free To Play November 15~

**Zapoke** · 11-08-2012, 05:13 PM

http://www.swtor.com/info/news/blog/20121107
That link there has BioWare's announcement ^

As many of my friends know, I played Star Wars: The Old Republic quite a bit. I've been slowing down on it, however, and find myself choosing NOT to buy subscriptions anymore. After three level 50 characters (and many, many alts) I only played once or twice a week, which I feel is not worth $15 a month. I've talked to several people about this game, and none of them have decided to try it due to the subscription cost. But starting Nov. 15, anyone can play up to the previous level cap (level 50)! Along with this update, they're releasing a new planet, I believe, which will bring the level cap to 55. I won't be playing to that, most likely, but I'll definitely be taking advantage of this new business model. Anyone else going to do so?

**Cahaun** · 11-08-2012, 05:19 PM

Sounds interesting. I haven't tried this game yet.

**Snakespeare** · 11-08-2012, 05:33 PM

Only works on PC, last time I looked. My daughters play this one and it would be cool to hang with them, but it's not for Mac.

**bronislav84** · 11-08-2012, 05:41 PM

If you want complimentary Cartel Coins, you must be subbed when the update goes live or you get zilch. I am buying a month just to get it and recommend any past player who stands to lose 500 or more coins do the same. I stand to lose 1900 coins, so I definitely want them.

Also no wearing purple quality gear, which is a bummer. Technically it's possible to pull the mods out and put it into Artifact, AFTER you unlock that and it's pretty expensive to do that. Everything else can be gotten around if you're willing to pay. It's a much better system than originally announced, but still bad.

The biggest ouch is even after you unlock everything you want, there are severe limits on how often you can do the non story content. It's a big cash grab and I'm probably just going to play to RP, if that.

Full list of Cartel Market offerings: http://dulfy.net/2012/10/23/swtor-cartel-market-items/

**Zapoke** · 11-08-2012, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by bronislav84

If you want complimentary Cartel Coins, you must be subbed when the update goes live or you get zilch. I am buying a month just to get it and recommend any past player who stands to lose 500 or more coins do the same. I stand to lose 1900 coins, so I definitely want them.

Also no wearing purple quality gear, which is a bummer. Technically it's possible to pull the mods out and put it into Artifact, AFTER you unlock that and it's pretty expensive to do that. Everything else can be gotten around if you're willing to pay. It's a much better system than originally announced, but still bad.

The biggest ouch is even after you unlock everything you want, there are severe limits on how often you can do the non story content. It's a big cash grab and I'm probably just going to play to RP, if that.

Full list of Cartel Market offerings: http://dulfy.net/2012/10/23/swtor-cartel-market-items/

You have to be subbed when it's released? Mm. How lame.. Which means if I don't subscribe soon, I'll be losing around 1.5k coins too. :/

**bronislav84** · 11-08-2012, 06:30 PM

Yes, very. Just buy a month and cancel as soon as they give you your time. It isn't an obscene amount of money really, then you can just buy account wide unlocks at your leisure.

They NEED prepaid Coin cards though!

So what server were you on? I was and still am on The Ebon Hawk, which was chosen as a destination server for a lot of RP servers.

**Zapoke** · 11-08-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by bronislav84

Yes, very. Just buy a month and cancel as soon as they give you your time. It isn't an obscene amount of money really, then you can just buy account wide unlocks at your leisure.

They NEED prepaid Coin cards though!

So what server were you on? I was and still am on The Ebon Hawk, which was chosen as a destination server for a lot of RP servers.

Jedi Covenant. I got sent there from my PvE server :P

**bronislav84** · 11-08-2012, 06:58 PM

I wish I had more people to play with! Move lol? RP is just like PVE basically. RP is optional, and most people don't get mad at you.

**Zapoke** · 11-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by bronislav84

I wish I had more people to play with! Move lol? RP is just like PVE basically. RP is optional, and most people don't get mad at you.

I don't like playing on RP servers..sorry lol. I prefer female characters.. and that brings on.. well, you know.

**bronislav84** · 11-08-2012, 08:34 PM

All my characters are female. Does that tell you anything? So yea, I know very well.

**MorewizardForums** · 11-08-2012, 08:49 PM

Still waiting forr KOTOR 3

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**Zapoke** · 11-08-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by MorewizardForums

Still waiting forr KOTOR 3

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BioWare already said that KOTOR 3 (for XBox and other gaming systems) won't happen, because they feel that The Old Republic IS KOTOR 3-infinity.

**vampinoy** · 11-08-2012, 11:46 PM

SWTOR lost too many players...then they go F2P in an effort to recover their players. I played this game at release last year and I'm definitely not coming back (yet unless I get convinced that it's better than WoW and Guildwars 2), I already have Guildwars 2 and WoW, and contented.

They just lost too many players...my entire guild in SWTOR transferred to Guildwars 2 literally (the same guild name etc.)...I've never seen a game lose players that dramatically. The only thing that I like about SWTOR is story, which is expected really. Everything else is a let down, bland combat, ghost towns because there are too many servers that affected player saturation, not enough end game content (there were updates, but just not quite enough)...and overall by the time you reach 50, it gives you "that feeling of you've been there and done that"? It has nothing "NEW" to offer...sure they recently improved their UI edit capability, but that's more like "it should have been there from the start" than "new"...money was never an issue in my case, I'll pay for my game, but time is my issue, I can only devote so much a day...with Guildwars 2 (innovation) and WoW (traditional) still the top MMOs as far as quality and content...I simply have no room for something "in-between" or less than the bests.

**Zapoke** · 11-09-2012, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by vampinoy

SWTOR lost too many players...then they go F2P in an effort to recover their players. I played this game at release last year and I'm definitely not coming back (yet unless I get convinced that it's better than WoW and Guildwars 2), I already have Guildwars 2 and WoW, and contented.

They just lost too many players...my entire guild in SWTOR transferred to Guildwars 2 literally (the same guild name etc.)...I've never seen a game lose players that dramatically. The only thing that I like about SWTOR is story, which is expected really. Everything else is a let down, bland combat, ghost towns because there are too many servers that affected player saturation, not enough end game content (there were updates, but just not quite enough)...and overall by the time you reach 50, it gives you "that feeling of you've been there and done that"? It has nothing "NEW" to offer...sure they recently improved their UI edit capability, but that's more like "it should have been there from the start" than "new"...money was never an issue in my case, I'll pay for my game, but time is my issue, I can only devote so much a day...with Guildwars 2 (innovation) and WoW (traditional) still the top MMOs as far as quality and content...I simply have no room for something "in-between" or less than the bests.

WoW .. The best? Lol. Guild Wars, sure.. WoW? No. Just, no.

**bronislav84** · 11-09-2012, 04:27 PM

I agree with Zap all the way.

**MightyMicah** · 11-09-2012, 05:42 PM

I had firm plans to play it until my friend introduced me to Guild Wars 2 ;-)

**MightyMicah** · 11-21-2012, 05:20 PM

Sorry for the double post...anyways..

I just downloaded it yesterday! So far, (I'm shocked) I like it better than Guild Wars. Does the story line literally level you through the game? If so, that's great! I can't wait to enter pvp!

**Cahaun** · 11-21-2012, 08:03 PM

Where do I go to start playing this?

**dudetus** · 11-22-2012, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by MightyMicah

Sorry for the double post...anyways..

I just downloaded it yesterday! So far, (I'm shocked) I like it better than Guild Wars. Does the story line literally level you through the game? If so, that's great! I can't wait to enter pvp!

Kinda if u do all the subquests along the mainquestline. Gets awfully redunant in the end. I suggest PvP and flashpoints to prevent being utterly bored.

Originally Posted by Cahaun

Where do I go to start playing this?

Go to swtor.com and u can download the client from there.

**MightyMicah** · 11-22-2012, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by dudetus

Kinda if u do all the subquests along the mainquestline. Gets awfully redunant in the end. I suggest PvP and flashpoints to prevent being utterly bored.

Utterly boring? Dang. No way...That's crazy. So far I'm level 7 and still thoroughly interested in it. I guess it's only level 7 :3 haha

@Cahaun like The dude just said, check out Swtor.com You can download it and create your account free there. If you do, hit me up in game! My username there is same as here.