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Crispy101
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:21 pm
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I know that this is forbidden from the higher-ups, but we like to let our minds run wild here. I have heard it from the grapevine and have discussed this with a good friend of mine who has also heard the same. Apparently Lucasarts is displeased with the way that SOE (Sony Online Entertainment) has handled Star Wars' MMORPG Galaxies. Now the day after the JTL expansion goes live, they plan to announce the second expansion pack and the divorce between SOE and Lucasarts. They will then give update us on the changes that will be made when Lucasarts takes the controls.
Speculation has gone on that they are looking towards a SWG with no players being Jedi. It is said that Lucas is displeased with the game but excited about it's potential. As a Star Wars fan and a gamer, I think (if this is true) that this will be a turn for the better. Whatever Lucasarts does with it flying solo, it is sure to do Star Wars justice. Stay tuned and we will keep you informed.
Speculation has gone on that they are looking towards a SWG with no players being Jedi. It is said that Lucas is displeased with the game but excited about it's potential. As a Star Wars fan and a gamer, I think (if this is true) that this will be a turn for the better. Whatever Lucasarts does with it flying solo, it is sure to do Star Wars justice. Stay tuned and we will keep you informed.
rabocca
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:28 pm
#2
where the heck did you hear all that. but i agree it could end up bad. i love the game and lucasarts could possibly ruin it if they take it to seriously and dont break the continuity once and awhile. But whatever im sure that those are just rumors.... i hope.
LordReaver
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:29 pm
#3
If this is such a bad game, then why do so many people play it? Think about it, more people play this game then the devs originally thought would, or they would have made more room for player housing.
LordReaver
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:30 pm
#4
Anything that is not officially said is called a "rumor", so yes, this is just a rumor.
NashAdiras
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:32 pm
#5
I don't think it's a rumor.
Message Edited by NashAdiras on 10-10-2004 08:34 PM
MasterofKatana
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:33 pm
#7
I seriously hope this isn't a cruel joke.
Now I don't mean to offend SOE at all. From my standing point, this game isn't bad. I consider it fun. There might be little content and little reason to do much, but I have fun just trying to conquer a few goals like the bits and pieces of content we get.
But, if Lucasarts seriously is taking over, this game will become better and better and shine among MMORPGs.
No Jedi at last. Players weren't meant to be Jedi here. This game was to live in Star Wars, not be a Jedi like in every other Star Wars game. If you want to be a Jedi, play Jedi Knight II, Jedi Academy, or Knights of the Old Republic. All of these are great games, in which it was made for the purpose of the player being a JEDI.
This wasn't supposed to be another KOTOR, or Jedi Academy, or Jedi Knight II. This was supposed to be living during a time when there are no Jedi. There is fear and oppression. The Empire enforces the laws with Storm Trooper batallions walking in the streets. They are powerful, and able to gun down criminals and rebels and work as an organized group. The Rebels are hiding. They plan strikes against the Empire, but don't march into Theed guns blaring. They go in stealthfully, and make a planned strike, hit-and-run.
If Lucas and Lucasarts are taking over, we might actually find what I just said above a reality ingame. If it happens, this game will be going up to the top.
This post wasn't meant to offend SOE. If it did, I apologize greatly, because I seriously didn't mean it.
XStarbracer
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:33 pm
#9
I heard this too and i hope its true, Im sure many know of my opinions on SOE so I'll save them, but i hope to god lucasarts takes it over, They can definatly improve the game, and since its lucasarts breaking countinuality would be forbidden, George is a BIG stickler with not breaking countinuality and its said he doesnt like what SOE is doing with to his work.
KillDroidxx
Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:36 pm
#12
I hope this is true. I strongly disagree with what changes have been made in this game since launch. The mass availibility of Jedi being one of them. There is bending continuety then there is blowing it out of the water. Sure, sure everyone always says it's not Star Wars without Jedi. Well, it is not the Galactic Civil War with hundreds of them. They should either limit them or make them very strong NPC's or let Dev's and privlidged people play them.
There is apage on Lucas Arts' website asking for applications for a new Sr. Director of Star Wars Galaxys. This is in the job section. If Lucas Arts already was running the show why would they be getting a new one? Or is this a new position that combines the jobs of a few people? Supports the rumor at any rate.
How could Lucas Arts make this game any worse? There is lots of room for improvement and not much chance at making it worse. If they do take over my guess is that they will think long term rather than short term. They will design publishes that are for the better of the game and not for the better for the month. If they do this I am almost certain they would piss a lot of people off at first then they would see that it will form to be better than it was. I have yet to be dissapointed with any Lucas Arts product.
And the reason a lot of people who dislike this game but put up with it is because they have hope that some day it will getbettter. Also, it is the only Star Wars MMORPG and the only MMORPG of its kind.
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