I guess it really depends on what people complain about if I'd agree or not. If you're saying that people who don't pay shouldn't be able to complain (or i.e. have their say, some people struggle to express themselves so it comes across as complaining) then you're rather ignorant of how the f2p model works.

Successful f2p games satisfy both paying customers and non-paying customers because it's those non-paying customers that may or may not become future paying customers. We've seen many games go f2p because of a dwindling playerbase, if all you do is roll out the red carpet for your paying customers and ignore the rest then there won't be any incentive for players to try out the game. Furthermore you'll be stuck with the same problem since the only people hanging around are those willing to pay.

I'm not sure about the rest of you but I know I've been willing to pay for some games and not for others. Personally I found in games where the line between paying and non-paying customers was finer were far more enjoyable with a significantly better community. In games where moneys nets you significantly more than others, I've found that you have quite a few kids (and sadly some older players too) running around on massive ego trips, which I've never found entertaining.

I think what most people fail to realise (and thankfully those who pull the strings usually do realise) is that a lot of complaining is generally from people failing to recognise what they dislike and just venting their displeasure in any way they can. Sure it may be annoying but occasionally there are some legit concerns that may need to be addressed. 

Originally posted by rmk70
This project is starting to feel likes it's getting high on itself... Cool down guys. We get you'll be a niche game.... More niche than they're probably are expecting with the plans they've unveiled so far... 

Agree with this. From everything they've said, it feels like the target market is going to be quite small.

Can't really say that's a bad thing though, every niche needs its own game. Let's just hope the niche is big enough to make the game successful.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?

Yes. Both a fan of MMOs and SW, so when they both got together I decided there wasn't much more I could ask for in a game.

Do you currently play this game?:

No.

If no, please explain why:

Great story, raid and pvp content but far too much emphasis on solo content as well as being far too linear and repetitive in progression. Also has a pretty poor space combat system as well as an almost completely useless crafting system.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

Playing Path of Exile atm because it's new and fairly similar to an old time favourite of mine, Diablo2. 

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

I haven't posted much at all in general, but as someone who played the game (and enjoyed it) I like to keep tabs on what's going on with it whilst naively hoping they may fix it up and give me a reason to return (for too costly for them to consider that now sadly).

Originally posted by Aerowyn

Originally posted by mikuniman

I'm also back and enjoying the game since it went ftp. Lasted  2 days at ftp before sub. I'm not a hardcore SW fan, even so it's a nice alternative to the fantasy games I also play. I like the cartel options allot of fun goodies. Zones have been packed and it's nice to see population no matter where you go. Wish the game continued success.

maybe the game would appeal to me if i wasn't such a hardcore star wars fan hmm i'm not usually a graphics whore but really when you compare the game i'm currently playing to swtor on a graphical level.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfs5hPhDkE8&t=2m10s.... again not trying to say game A is better than game B just have tried to rack my brain on how to enjoy this game but I hit a dead end everytime...  i try to keep out of these forums but seeing big old JJ getting the franchise going again got my star wars blood bubbling....

I'm not overly knowledgeable about it but if they made the graphics specs higher wouldn't it raise the bar in terms of system requirements? Considering that one of the problems they were having was the small server populations I would imagine that increasing the specs of the game might not be the best move for the game in general.

A shame that they're still heavily favouring Jedi/Sith classes. After playing each to 50 (except the Vanguard/Powertech) before I left I got to notice the class imbalances. I guess it makes sense from a business view that you would please the larger player base at the expense of the minority, it's just a pity for those who prefer to play non Jedi-Sith classes. Though I also suppose it makes sense from a lore perspective if the Jedi/Sith are stronger lol.