Open world Pvp. I am a sandbox type player more then a themepark so anything else I would add would look like a SWG2.0.

I think what would make SWTOR truly epic is if it was named Knights of the Old Republic 3. Single player only, and had an incredible unforgettable storyline.

TOR is already pretty epic for me, it's got most of what I want in a mmo, everything from the story, voicing, crafting. But there are a few things I'd want different, tough not sure how feasable it is in a mmo setting:

• More realistic graphics, just a little less cartoony
• Combat more like in a FPS-ish, JKA or something like that, JKA saber combat was really, really fun
• Off rails space, tough I get the on rails version
• Nowhere absolutely safe, and some dangerous areas players can conquest, think EvE like but guards instead of CONCORD
• Some sort of non instanced area players can set up shop/house/guild thingin, like a square in Corusant or something

Originally posted by Deewe

I'll start:

 

• No levels
• FPS ground combat game play
• Enhanced X-Wing vs Tie Fighter multiplayer space sim
• Playable droids
• Enhanced SWG housing furnishing system
• Complex crafting system
• Non combat classes
• Huge PvP battles
• Smuggling missions and balanced player bounties
• Theme park and player made content

You're not going to get any of those but I'll add:

1. More than one unique story per faction.

2. Diverse groups of mobs that don't only stand around in groups of three and show some intelligence when attacked.

3.  A UI not copied from an April Fool's joke.

4. Probably lots more. Just look at what's already been posted across the net instead of the fanbois assuring us the mythical magic patch will fix everything.

Mount and Blade style combat.  ^_^

Better combat like others have suggested. Simply not having a 1.5 second global cooldown knocked down to say 0.5 would be nice. Or no global cooldown at all and each ability having its own cooldown.

I think it would be pretty epic to just be able to play what ive seen so far. <crosses fingers>

More in spirit with the thread though, I think it would be pretty epic if housing was added beyond the ship you get.

Housing adds so much to a games replay value. It attaches you with a place of your own and gives you something to do besides grind for more gear.It also makes crafting that much more important and puts more items in the crafting chain.

I hope there is more customization than I am expecting added into the game later.I guess it will be kinds sparse compared to an older game at launch.I hope SW:TOR grows into a full, housing, planetary PVP and a wicked space battle game too.

Epic.

Originally posted by Siveria

What would make it Epic for me.. Hmm DAoC styled frontier pvp with land control and such, Fallen Earth-like combat and skill system, WoW's dungeon finder (love this feature when I played). Endgame with a point is a must, for example WoW's endgame is a total waste of time since there is no use for the gear. DAoC old school you'd raid for gear then have the option to pvp in it since at the time it was the best gear in game. Arena based pvp doesn't interest me, since like WoW's endgame its also pointless XD.

3 Factions RvR how could I possibly missed that!

Originally posted by stealthbr

Originally posted by Deewe

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What a pointless thread... If you are going to start a topic like this, atleast keep the game within its own standards and not completely change it to a different game... With all those propositions you made, SWTOR simply wouldn't be SWTOR anymore and could more easily be described as SWG 2.0. What could have been an interesting discussion with users coming up with REASONABLE and REALISTIC ideas that would add to the game became a flame war between TOR fans and SWG veterans; good job!

I do agree I did go a bit too far with FPS combat and no levels. As such I'm going to replace it with more active cover system == no ranged characters standing in the open and need to use cover/duck for survival.

Now that is out it's not really a SWG II as we are keeping the story based content, companions, and getting a good space sim vs the dumbed down JTL one. I'm just topping TOR with more sandbox features without digging into the free for all player houses system.

Some planets not having a GPS system where you have to rely on your orientation to explore them.

Day/night cycle

Water content

Rerender the entire game, possibly with a different engine. 2011... wait... what?

... Launch?

  (Since I'm already sold on it, pretty much only the launch of  the game :D)

I would play this game if it would be like Darkfall+Mortal Online+Lineage2+Archage. However it wont happen. SWOTR is silly game for silly people. Cheers

1. SWG/JTL-style space combat.

2. SWG-style appearance tab.

3. SWG-style housing in ships and phased apartments (not freely placed houses).

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Creature handler ?

 What would make SWTOR truly epic for you?

If the future playerbase of SWTOR is more mature, intelligent, and overall "nicer", than most of the MMO communities.

If the Graphics had a more realistic and improved look, it would be even more 'epic'.

If they would also make character progression alot less simplified, and more complex,  I would be impressed.

If they could quickly add alot of quests/ and companion quests and a good rate after release, I would be VERY impressed.

Looks good, but greatness would be on another level if they added the above.

As many have said already content for max level that does not involve raids or dailies.

This could possibly be space combat, crafting, pvp etc.

That is not to say raids and single group instances are not fun but according to most mmo polls they do get old the quickest of all max lvl content.

Originally posted by Eliandal

... Launch?

 

  (Since I'm already sold on it, pretty much only the launch of  the game :D)

Agreed. I'm just ready to play and let them add the other stuff later.

A block button, a /stick command, a third faction (rebels, republic, and neutral.).

How about innovation? I've been convinced that this game has NOTHING of the sort. I can't wait until this game is down to one hurting server. This game is a disgrace to the future of MMOs.

"Hey guys, I was playing WoW the other day and noticed an end game gear grind combined with easy mode brings in subs! Now I know that AoC, Aion, and Warhammer failed, but hey, this has to be the one!" 

Oh please.......