it wont be but yea i would

I have mixed feeling on Origin (or Steam or Direct2Drive for that matter). I have always prefered to have copies of my software where I can get to them....on CD's/DVD's. However, after amassing some 1000 titles, I am beginning to see some ease of use. However, I also know two things. First, my access to my games can be interrupted if the online service is off-line. And, that (in the case with EA) my software can become unusable after approximately two years (see XBOX 360 EA Sports games). Now that last one is more a "fear" then something I have experienced, but EA has said that they will no longer maintain your ownership of digital purchased past 2 years. That in and of itself is scary if you are discussing digital download purchases.

There is another issue I have with EA's Origin. Seems EA has attempted this before not just once but serveral times. Of course there is (was?) the EA  Store but there was also multiple versions and names such as "EA Downloader" and "EA Download Mangager" and others. I am not comfortable with so many changes...it just feels like they don't have their act together.

Originally posted by findarato

This is the first game that I will be going out and buying because I do NOT want to have a new software distrobution platform installed on my PC.  I took the steam pill a while ago, and installing some EA only app, yeah for the one game I actually plan to ever buy from them, no thanks.

You do realise that EA will likely force the Origin software onto the disc and force you to install it for patching etc anyway, right?

I have no problems with Origin. I just hope that if I decide to buy it that they let players download the game prior to launch because it will be a mess on launch day.

Originally posted by ArEf

Originally posted by findarato

This is the first game that I will be going out and buying because I do NOT want to have a new software distrobution platform installed on my PC.  I took the steam pill a while ago, and installing some EA only app, yeah for the one game I actually plan to ever buy from them, no thanks.

You do realise that EA will likely force the Origin software onto the disc and force you to install it for patching etc anyway, right?

Not for ToR it won't. 

Zitat von krookie  Thank you for the clarification, Stephen. I have one more question, will we have to install Origin and run it in order to play the game, get updates, etc. even if we purchase a boxed copy?

No, you won't.

While Origin will be the exclusive digital retailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic (in other words, if you want to buy it online and download it, you’ll do so through Origin) that does not mean that Origin is required for you to access or play The Old Republic.

Origin is a digital storefront, and the desktop application is there to give you quick access to Origin exclusives and deals.

However, you won’t need to launch the Origin application to run The Old Republic, nor will you patch the game via Origin. Once the game is on your hard disk, you’ll be connecting to our servers to patch and launch the game, and Origin does not have to be running to do that.

To answer another question - boxed versions of the game will include the client on DVD(s).

For the other games? don't know but it's not the case in ToR. You don't even need it installed to play it.  It's just there to buy it to get the software onto your computer.

I am going to do everything I can to avoid installing EA's crap.  If the game I want to buy is not on steam, then I will probably buy the game retail, or for my PS3.  I have given my soul to steam/valve I can not give it again to EA, I am short on Horcruxes

Originally posted by SaintViktor

I have no problems with Origin. I just hope that if I decide to buy it that they let players download the game prior to launch because it will be a mess on launch day.

     I completely agree here with both sentiments.  I am actually thinking of waiting a few days after launch to even start playing for this reason alone.

As I've said before, I rarely buy anything outside of Steam and if I do so it's usually a hardcopy so if Swtor is trully available only through Origin then I'll buy it in retail. Something else I would like to know is if EA is planning to include non-EA games in Origin in the future.

I need a US copy and i am in the EU so yes i will. I am not for monopolies though makes it worse for the customers.

Originally posted by Kabaal

There is no "if", digital download is exclusive to Origin. Your only other option is to buy a physical box. Origin is only for the initial download and never needs to be run again btw.

 /agree

I will get a physical copy.

I wonder if Origin will allow preloading?  If that happens then I'm all the more enticed to use Origin.  If not,  I could go for a boxed copy because it would be cheaper with trade in credit.

As i won't be getting origin.. or allowing an instance of it on my computer.. it really doesnt matter.. so if i do end up getting the game (doubtful) it would only be if it could run without interfacing with origin.. but that would include any future games.. not just SW:TOR - and yes.. Games for Windows Live, and Windows Live.. is another varient i totally abhor... i tolerate Steam (manual startup only. offline mode by default - firewall unlock to connect - paranoid.. hell yes) but if the game is Origin only.. well sayonara that one.. useful only as an addition to my somewhat ancient Aol Disc collection of amusing drinks coasters..

Originally posted by Phry

As i won't be getting origin.. or allowing an instance of it on my computer.. it really doesnt matter.. so if i do end up getting the game (doubtful) it would only be if it could run without interfacing with origin.. but that would include any future games.. not just SW:TOR - and yes.. Games for Windows Live, and Windows Live.. is another varient i totally abhor... i tolerate Steam (manual startup only. offline mode by default - firewall unlock to connect - paranoid.. hell yes) but if the game is Origin only.. well sayonara that one.. useful only as an addition to my somewhat ancient Aol Disc collection of amusing drinks coasters..

I understood it as,  Origin is essentially just a store app,  not like steam at all.  It won't be required to play any games,  but if anything, it may be required to download certain games, like the EA download manager.  The only difference is,  they would likely want it to run in the background and maybe pop up an ad or two,  but its likely after you download the game, you can just close out and you won't have to keep it open like Steam.

Or, you could buy the box and never download origin.  

Originally posted by maskedweasel

Originally posted by Phry

As i won't be getting origin.. or allowing an instance of it on my computer.. it really doesnt matter.. so if i do end up getting the game (doubtful) it would only be if it could run without interfacing with origin.. but that would include any future games.. not just SW:TOR - and yes.. Games for Windows Live, and Windows Live.. is another varient i totally abhor... i tolerate Steam (manual startup only. offline mode by default - firewall unlock to connect - paranoid.. hell yes) but if the game is Origin only.. well sayonara that one.. useful only as an addition to my somewhat ancient Aol Disc collection of amusing drinks coasters..

 

I understood it as,  Origin is essentially just a store app,  not like steam at all.  It won't be required to play any games,  but if anything, it may be required to download certain games, like the EA download manager.  The only difference is,  they would likely want it to run in the background and maybe pop up an ad or two,  but its likely after you download the game, you can just close out and you won't have to keep it open like Steam.

 

Or, you could buy the box and never download origin.  

 I have Origin running on one of my machines. It is essentially EA Download manager with a better store front solution and more robust. I think you are right it saying you could grab the app, DL SWTOR, then delete the app and never use it again if you did not want too. if they intend to make it more like Steam (I use steam often and have no issue with it either) then it is not apparent at this stage of the product.

Originally posted by dougmysticey

Originally posted by maskedweasel

Originally posted by Phry

As i won't be getting origin.. or allowing an instance of it on my computer.. it really doesnt matter.. so if i do end up getting the game (doubtful) it would only be if it could run without interfacing with origin.. but that would include any future games.. not just SW:TOR - and yes.. Games for Windows Live, and Windows Live.. is another varient i totally abhor... i tolerate Steam (manual startup only. offline mode by default - firewall unlock to connect - paranoid.. hell yes) but if the game is Origin only.. well sayonara that one.. useful only as an addition to my somewhat ancient Aol Disc collection of amusing drinks coasters..

 

I understood it as,  Origin is essentially just a store app,  not like steam at all.  It won't be required to play any games,  but if anything, it may be required to download certain games, like the EA download manager.  The only difference is,  they would likely want it to run in the background and maybe pop up an ad or two,  but its likely after you download the game, you can just close out and you won't have to keep it open like Steam.

 

Or, you could buy the box and never download origin.  

 I have Origin running on one of my machines. It is essentially EA Download manager with a better store front solution and more robust. I think you are right it saying you could grab the app, DL SWTOR, then delete the app and never use it again if you did not want too. if they intend to make it more like Steam (I use steam often and have no issue with it either) then it is not apparent at this stage of the product.

I'm too lazy to find you a link, but if you check the dev tracker on the SWTOR forum youll see that theyve explicitly said it is only for download and nothing else. Pretty much the same as the old EA downloader.

Man you guys are so skeptical.

Lets think ; possibly the best MMO that has been developen in the past 10 years if not the best and am I going to miss out on all the fantastic content .... WAIT for it because of where it is downloaded.

Nah.... life is too short......I will be seeing anyone who is a Bioware Fan/ A star Wars Fan or just general all around MMO fans in game digital download all the way. Nice of EA to provide a nice new slick service ; unlike STEAM that is a little intrusive and annoying. About time someone provided a decent service.

Yes. If it is only available on toast I would buy it to.

    If it were the only option, yes I would be stupid not to.  Even though it really isn't the only option (retail stores), I've been waiting 6 years now and I'd be dumb not to grab it any way I could.

They already said it is not just available on origin so stop trolling and delete this post.

Originally posted by Shodanas

This post is obsolete. If you had checked the forum you would know that TOR will be available both on Origin and at the stores plus this Origin thingy is just a digital storefront, nothing more. You won't need to execute it in order to run your games and no authentication whatsoever will be involved.

See underlined. A concept that seems to be lost among the majority of people who criticize this game around here.