Smuggler Archive
Thread: Something I have noticed
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Zeon_Zaku
Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:39 am
#14
I'll never drop Smuggler... I love the profession too much. I love the whole concept of it... being "illegal", and outlaw (even though we really aren't at the moment). It's just a fun feeling for me.
Heck, I even want to ace Smuggler's Alliance and then Crimson Phoenix (I alreadyaced Vortex) to help my Smuggler image.
Heck, I even want to ace Smuggler's Alliance and then Crimson Phoenix (I alreadyaced Vortex) to help my Smuggler image.
LordAurther
Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:39 am
#15
Well I think it has to do with good people and lost causes. See we smugglers, dispite the fact that we player criminals, are down right good people and good people hate to see something that could be so good, go so bad. We all know what being a smuggler would be all about if they fixed it. Running gopher missions to pick-up and drop off spice or some other illegal material, dodging the BHs because you failed one to many missions or got stopped by the imperials and had to either dump your loador talk your way out of getting blasted into pieces. This is why we stick with a broken profession because we are dreamer of a better future, where being a smuggler would be more than saying "Slicing is completely random, I have no control over what happens." Unfortunately, we our being used and abused by SOE, because we are such good people. I hate to say it but if they dont fix smuggler by the 2nd anniversary, I will be leaving the game. Not because I want to, but because I can't honestly pay some for services not rendered. See I bought SWG to fly in space (had to wait for JTL to do that), become Force Sensitive ( I have entered that realm but am dishearted by the sensless combat required and lack of RP) and lastly be a Smuggler( and this hasnt come to pass and I'm begining to lose hope it ever will).
Sad thoughts aside we stay because we hope for a better future.
BeigeKnight
Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:29 pm
#16
Yeah, Ican't imagine doing anything other than smuggler. I worked towards it since I got into the game, took it at my own pace, and did a few different things along with it. After I finished smuggler, I got attached to my pistols and did pistoleer. Then I found out that TKA was very useful, and did that. Smuggler sort of brought me to the other things I would grow to love.
Kamileon
Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:44 pm
#17
I very much agree that being a Smuggler is an identity.
I have learned, however, that the way we feel about Smuggler is not unique to just the Smuggler profession, the Rangers have it too. It's bizarre, actually, being a part of both communities. They're two, parallel universes of each other. I've sat here smirking at nearly identical conversations on both boards about the usual "Should I master _____?" threads.
I was trying to explain why I want to be a Smuggler, especially a Master Smuggler at that to a long-time Master Ranger. Everything I was saying was kinda falling on deaf ears, until I said "Smuggler to me is what Ranger is to you." And then it made perfect sense. A true Smuggler just "gets it". It's just what they ARE. To anyone who has to have Smuggler justified to them because of the skills it gives you, or if it's worth the skillpoints, it's just not there.
It's a state of being, that you just have to TRY. Sometimes being a true Smuggler sneaks up on you, but it never, never goes away after that. I couldn't stay away from being a Smuggler, and I LOATHE repeating stuff after I've already done it.
I have learned, however, that the way we feel about Smuggler is not unique to just the Smuggler profession, the Rangers have it too. It's bizarre, actually, being a part of both communities. They're two, parallel universes of each other. I've sat here smirking at nearly identical conversations on both boards about the usual "Should I master _____?" threads.
I was trying to explain why I want to be a Smuggler, especially a Master Smuggler at that to a long-time Master Ranger. Everything I was saying was kinda falling on deaf ears, until I said "Smuggler to me is what Ranger is to you." And then it made perfect sense. A true Smuggler just "gets it". It's just what they ARE. To anyone who has to have Smuggler justified to them because of the skills it gives you, or if it's worth the skillpoints, it's just not there.
It's a state of being, that you just have to TRY. Sometimes being a true Smuggler sneaks up on you, but it never, never goes away after that. I couldn't stay away from being a Smuggler, and I LOATHE repeating stuff after I've already done it.
Aelik Orrigo: Smuggler, Pilot, and Ranger. Kettemoor
Geevo
Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:02 am
#18
(decided to keep my mistake secret)
Message Edited by Geevo on 01-30-2005 12:04 PM
Saabotage
Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:25 am
#19
fishbrains wrote:
On my server Sunrunner, I have noticed a thing that goes on with long time master smugglers that drop the profession. Around 2-3 months after totally dropping it they usually do one of 2 things. They pick it back up, or they quit the game. Even those that quit for longer than 2-3 months often include 'former master smuggler' in either their bio or forum sig. I just don't see this happening among other professions (at least in the group of people I know). What makes us love this broken profession so much that it becomes our CENTRAL identity. I can't explain what it is for me. I'm a smuggler, it's all I know. I can't fathom my character being centerd around another profession.
You know........ I'm just not sure! I picked up Smuggler after the 2003/2004 Christmas presents of the Holocrons. Before that time, I was on my way to becomming a Mater Bounty Hunter. I did my first Holocron and it was Brawler. My second one was Master Smuggler, My thrid Holocron was Master Medic. I quit the hologrind right after medic. Today, I'm still a Smuggler. Lets face it. We haven't had alot of breaks in the last couple of years. So I'm not sure what made me stay a Smuggler, but I have (I had to drop Master... im now 4-3-1-0 ). I saw no way to rationalize ALL the skill points it was taking up, without any benefit.). So I totally agree. I have no idea what makes us Smugglers so Damned Smug, or Loyal to our profession.
/shrug......
the Galaxy is full of strange mysteries........
Like why I seem to feel the need to say ARRHhh!!!
BaronJuJu
Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:37 am
#20
ana-mo-cara wrote:
I think its a question of content mostly. Hope dosent make a game fun. If you wait month after month after month. For a profession to become fun you got some problems. Thats a retarded exercise. You might aswell stick your finger into an electrical socket. Alot of people get so caught up in the roleplay that they miss the fact that the profession they are playing is not fun. If your into sliceing stuff and playing dead your really into smuggler.
If your into killing lots of cool things smuggler is not for you.
If your into pvp smuggler is not for you.
If your into crafting smuggler is not for you.
I think its that alot of people just figure out hey this is dumb and pointless. Playing a profession for what it could be. Rather then faceing what it is now. Infact many smugglers wear the smuggler since day 1 patch way too proudly. Its not a badge of honor, or committment. Its a badge of look at me I refuse to come to terms with reality.
I could see it if smuggler had some truely innovateive combat, or crafting system. It dosent though. Its the profession of how to slice weapons and armor. So I do not feal bad for when someone leaves smuggler. I clap for them they are just slightly less demented then the fanboys, and know they want to go have fun. Rather then wait around for smuggler to get the serious work it needs.
/sigh, you just don't get it do you?
Nope he doesn't. For some one that hates smuggler so much he sure does hang around alot. I can tell he hasn't played the profession what so ever either...let's just look at his statements:
If your into killing lots of cool things smuggler is not for you. - (My kill list as a Smuggler this week includes NightSisters, Kimo's, Nyms, Stormtroopers, criminals of every sort, base raid, and critters by the hundreds.....all as a buffed Smuggler)
If your into pvp smuggler is not for you. - (True we can't solo a Swordsman,TKM, Fencer type...but I can still PVP in a group and make folks life miserable with LB, LD and all my fine pistol skills, PVP isn't all about solo stuff its a team effort)
If your into crafting smuggler is not for you.- (Spices, gaming tables and bubble tanks....plus if i wanted to craft I would have picked up a ARTISAN profession such as , oh, weaponsmith to compliment my smuggler abilities. Plus any goober can make a weapon...we make that good weapon priceless)
I think its that alot of people just figure out hey this is dumb and pointless. (Yup, I agree, your post was)
I could see it if smuggler had some truely innovateive combat, or crafting system. It dosent though. Its the profession of how to slice weapons and armor. (/RollsEyes Oh please what profession does on here? What profession doesn't spam the same move over and over again in an encounter . This is another indication you have no clue of what a smuggler can truly provide to a group...saved many a teammate with our specials and the specials of pistoleer, marksman and commando that I have. )
. This is another indication you have no clue of what a smuggler can truly provide to a group...saved many a teammate with our specials and the specials of pistoleer, marksman and commando that I have. )Ah well, some folks have to find fault in everything even though its baseless.
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