Star Wars- The Old Republic Free?!

[MightyMicah]

I just read on LucasArts.com that Star Wars- The Old Republic will be free "with certain restrictions" up to level 50. That's insane, considering before it was up to 15. I am pretty pumped about this. All I care about is gettin' mah light saber and playin' some pvp.

Does anyone play this game already? And can you give me some info on how fun it is and stuff? Seriously, Star wars is the only game that could ever completely replace PL.

Thanks in advance!
~MM

[Nihiliste]

Star Wars>PL.

[StompArtist]

I stopped playing and moved on to TSW.

It's a fun game.

[Growwle]

I just read on LucasArts.com that Star Wars- The Old Republic will be free "with certain restrictions" up to level 50. That's insane, considering before it was up to 15. I am pretty pumped about this. All I care about is gettin' mah light saber and playin' some pvp.

Does anyone play this game already? And can you give me some info on how fun it is and stuff? Seriously, Star wars is the only game that could ever completely replace PL.

Thanks in advance!
~MM

I have played the game since beta and I have mixed feelings about the ftp conversion. If they reduce the drop rates and make it so the only realistic way you can get the best gear is by buying it in the cash shop, they will never get another dime from me. I am however, disappointed that they allowed forum trolls and the "elite" endgamers give them too much bad PR.

[Growwle]

I stopped playing and moved on to TSW.

It's a fun game.

SW is still a great game if you don't expect it to be the second coming of WOW, like so many did. BIOWARE dropped the ball by not making a group finder at launch and not continuing the character stories with each major patch.

[StompArtist]

SW is still a great game if you don't expect it to be the second coming of WOW, like so many did. BIOWARE dropped the ball by not making a group finder at launch and not continuing the character stories with each major patch.

In space no one can ear you lfg...

[bronislav84]

I heard about this before. Biggest problem is they're limiting "endgame" content to subscribers. If you're playing on a non sub account, noraidz4u. There's nothing to do once you cap apparently unless you sub.

I subbed since launch to mid July and enjoyed it. Only quit cause my friends quit but we might be back in F2P. Also my computer broke lol and I still need a new one.

[Growwle]

I heard about this before. Biggest problem is they're limiting "endgame" content to subscribers. If you're playing on a non sub account, noraidz4u. There's nothing to do once you cap apparently unless you sub.

I subbed since launch to mid July and enjoyed it. Only quit cause my friends quit but we might be back in F2P. Also my computer broke lol and I still need a new one.

It won't be limited to subscribers only, ftp people will have to pay to unlock endgame content, similar to how you used to have to pay plat to unlock certain dungeons in PL. That is the price you will have to pay if you don't want to be bound to a subscription.

[Nihiliste]

Anyone when when Battlefront 3 comes out?

[Growwle]

SW is still a great game if you don't expect it to be the second coming of WOW, like so many did. BIOWARE dropped the ball by not making a group finder at launch and not continuing the character stories with each major patch.

In space no one can ear you lfg...

Since the server merges and addition of the group finder, this is no longer the case. Plus, I am in a fairly active guild that has three OP groups.

[bronislav84]

I heard about this before. Biggest problem is they're limiting "endgame" content to subscribers. If you're playing on a non sub account, noraidz4u. There's nothing to do once you cap apparently unless you sub.

I subbed since launch to mid July and enjoyed it. Only quit cause my friends quit but we might be back in F2P. Also my computer broke lol and I still need a new one.

It won't be limited to subscribers only, ftp people will have to pay to unlock endgame content, similar to how you used to have to pay plat to unlock certain dungeons in PL. That is the price you will have to pay if you don't want to be bound to a subscription.Mind providing the source for this? According to the chart they released it said no Operations for free players.

I remember having to buy content. I don't mind doing that in TOR as long as they release Cartel Coin prepaid cards.

[MightyMicah]

I heard about this before. Biggest problem is they're limiting "endgame" content to subscribers. If you're playing on a non sub account, noraidz4u. There's nothing to do once you cap apparently unless you sub.

I subbed since launch to mid July and enjoyed it. Only quit cause my friends quit but we might be back in F2P. Also my computer broke lol and I still need a new one.

Nothing to do? You CAN pvp on the free subscription?...right?

[angeldawn]

I played it when it first came out. Still have a subscription. Just haven't had time to play in the last few months. I love it!!! Never tried pvp though. I hear it's great. I should give it whirl. :-)

[bronislav84]

I heard about this before. Biggest problem is they're limiting "endgame" content to subscribers. If you're playing on a non sub account, noraidz4u. There's nothing to do once you cap apparently unless you sub.

I subbed since launch to mid July and enjoyed it. Only quit cause my friends quit but we might be back in F2P. Also my computer broke lol and I still need a new one.

Nothing to do? You CAN pvp on the free subscription?...right?And I WANT to pvp...right? Nope, I have zero interest in it.

[MightyMicah]

And I WANT to pvp...right? Nope, I have zero interest in it.

Lol you misunderstand me bro! XD I live for pvp. What I'm asking you is, will it be possible for me to pvp on the free subscription? :P

[bronislav84]

Oh, you can. They're not limiting out the queueing for matches as far as I know.

Me, I don't care for it.

[Growwle]

I heard about this before. Biggest problem is they're limiting "endgame" content to subscribers. If you're playing on a non sub account, noraidz4u. There's nothing to do once you cap apparently unless you sub.

I subbed since launch to mid July and enjoyed it. Only quit cause my friends quit but we might be back in F2P. Also my computer broke lol and I still need a new one.

It won't be limited to subscribers only, ftp people will have to pay to unlock endgame content, similar to how you used to have to pay plat to unlock certain dungeons in PL. That is the price you will have to pay if you don't want to be bound to a subscription.Mind providing the source for this? According to the chart they released it said no Operations for free players.

I remember having to buy content. I don't mind doing that in TOR as long as they release Cartel Coin prepaid cards.

You are right, I had not read the current FTP FAQ at the time I made my comment. Looks like you will have to sub if you want to run Ops (at least in the beginning). Believe me, if enough people are willing to pay extra for Ops, I am sure Bioware will be happy to charge you for them. Flood their forums with requests for this.

[Zapoke]

Oh, you can. They're not limiting out the queueing for matches as far as I know.

Me, I don't care for it.

They are limiting the Warzone ques for free accounts, actually. Only "a certain amount" per week.

I love SW:TOR. I've played since it came out.. And I've almost completely quit playing PL because of it lol.
The Warzones in this game are extremely fun (except for Huttball ;) ). Although, if you join a server that's mostly one-faction based, PvP will not be fun. :/ On my server, lowbie PvP is pretty even, but endgame sucks for Imperials (I'm mainly an Imp player lol).

[bronislav84]

Nah Grow, I don't feel like posting about it. I'm also sure they'll change it eventually. They are just looking for a reason for people to sub. Something exclusive.

Lol Zap, according to people I had talked to Hutt is the most popular mode because you can play against your own faction. That's probably the only mode I would play, but STILL don't care for pvp. I'm primarily a healer. Healers get destroyed in pvp. It's like having a bullseye on your entire body.

My guild and I were on The Ebon Hawk. RP swrver. Zero interest in pvp, but Micah will probably not be happy.

[Zapoke]

Lol Zap, according to people I had talked to Hutt is the most popular mode because you can play against your own faction. That's probably the only mode I would play, but STILL don't care for pvp. I'm primarily a healer. Healers get destroyed in pvp. It's like having a bullseye on your entire body.

My guild and I were on The Ebon Hawk. RP swrver. Zero interest in pvp, but Micah will probably not be happy.

They changed that, too. You can now play all the WZ's against your own faction. The only reason I said something about Huttball is because the Imperials on my server can't figure out how to work together lol.
I play healer, mostly, as well (Operative), and I only go into WZ's with my healer when I get a guild tank to Guard me the entire game. It makes me nearly impossible to kill, so long as the tank is alive.

[bronislav84]

Hmm maybe if I had a tank to do that for me I would go but I don't know anybody like that.

[MightyMicah]

Only a certain amount? Gosh...no way I'm paying subscription. I'd be happier to only level to 15 and pvp limitlessly. Isn't that the current format they have?

[Growwle]

Only a certain amount? GAY. Gosh...no way I'm paying subscription. I'd be happier to only level to 15 and pvp limitlessly. Isn't that the current format they have?

I believe so.

[MightyMicah]

I believe so.

Ah well...I can dream cant I? Lol thanks for the info bud! :-)

[Zapoke]

Only a certain amount? GAY. Gosh...no way I'm paying subscription. I'd be happier to only level to 15 and pvp limitlessly. Isn't that the current format they have?

Except you can't talk with the current one. Lol.

[MightyMicah]

Except you can't talk with the current one. Lol.

What, for real? Hahaha that's messed up... I guess I AM glad it's changing then lol

[Cascade]

Can't talk=can't chat?

I played SWTOR up to lvl 15 for free then bought a subscription since it was only 15$...Lvl 18 Sith Assassin Vlaerth if anyone wants to play together.

[Zapoke]

Can't talk=can't chat?

I played SWTOR up to lvl 15 for free then bought a subscription since it was only 15$...Lvl 18 Sith Assassin Vlaerth if anyone wants to play together.

Which server you on? I'm on Jedi Covenant: Panday is my (current) main. Gunna be my 3rd capped character soon. :)


What, for real? Hahaha that's messed up... I guess I AM glad it's changing then lol

I agree. But it does motivate to subscribe, no?

[Growwle]

I caught the GW2 bug, so I am leaving SWTOR. Most of my R/L friends left SWTOR long ago.

[Cascade]

I'm on the Nightmare Lands server its U.K...What's the GW2 bug?

[Growwle]

I'm on the Nightmare Lands server its U.K...What's the GW2 bug?

Lol, slang for comparing the urge to play GW2 to a disease or (bug). Sorry, thought that would have been understood by most English-speakers, but I guess it is more of an American thing. Also, I just pre-ordered, so I have no idea what server I will play on, most likely a US west coast server.

[Cascade]

GW2 looks cool but IDK if I wanna pay 60$ for it...I'll stick with SWTOR for now.

[Thelastblink]

Is this on computer or phone? Zap you told me how awesome it was on comp but when i searched the app store it also had star wars the old republic:) And is it free?

[Growwle]

Is this on computer or phone? Zap you told me how awesome it was on comp but when i searched the app store it also had star wars the old republic:) And is it free?

SWTOR and GW2 are on the PC. SWTOR has a mobile app, but that is not the game itself.

[Zapoke]

Is this on computer or phone? Zap you told me how awesome it was on comp but when i searched the app store it also had star wars the old republic:) And is it free?

No, you have to buy the game, and a subscription. :(
Soon SWTOR is getting a f2p option (only free play, still have to buy the game).

[StompArtist]

Step up to The Secret World if you intend to pay to play.

[Thelastblink]

Sigh my parents never let me buy stuff -.- And I really need a game desperately!