Yes.  Death to SOE!  All hail Turbine and Bioware!!!

Until the present management of that firm has been terminated or retires!

Bashing SOE should be ever gamer's true passion in life.  It is the best IRLMMORPG in existence and well worth accumulating massive XP in that skill.  These are the people who destroyed Star Wars Galaxies.  They deserve bashing and sensible firms would not partner with them.

Can't you pull it from Lex / Nex?

Originally posted by Ainshent

  There was a time when SWG was a tad complex/complicated for the wee-folk.  That time has come and gone however.  Since then I have jumped around quite a bit.  If I were to recommend some games to a friend they would be as follows. (Not in any particular order)

1. EQ2....possible the best MMO on the market in my opinion. (Still play occasionally)

2. LotRO....Fantastic graphics and very polished game (I only lasted a couple months not much depth)

3.  Vanguard....Don't let the haters blow smoke up your arse, It has come a long way (Still play it)

4.  Eve....very nice game if you like flying around in a ship all time (Nice game, just not my thing)

5.  PotBS....Big change of pace for the genera, a little(scratch that), a lot rough around the edges (Pre-orders start in 7 days)

  All of the above have seemed to keep the kiddies out for what ever reason.  PotBS is a tough recommendation as I feel the game still needs work.  It just happens to be the one I'm currently enjoying  and don't see it appealing to kiddies. 

  Might even be easier to state ones to stay away from.

1.  WoW....guess you know that already (in case someone missed it)

2.  SWG....Sigh, I don't even want to talk about it.

3.  Guild Wars....kids, kids, kids

4.  Anything that is F2P.....kids, kids and more kids

  I would love to see Warhammer and Age of Conan make it to the first list later this year but unfortunately feel it is going to be quite the opposite.  These are my opinions based on my experience...do with them what you will.

 

I ran a persistent world for 2 years, and I think if you are into D&D style fantasy, you can have some great multiplayer experiences in that space.

Agreed.  This game has potential.  Portable bases and control points similar to SWG faction bases.  AFS faction mission and promotions to allow access to faction pets like portable mechs.  Forward bases that you can set up with persistence.

This game has amazing potential.  I agree that it is asocial I have a terrible time grouping.

Player housing is critical to game longevity.  I played SWG from Dec 03 to Oct 05.  The ability to modify the in game world and have PvP and other content that is generated through player interaction really hinges upon customization.

We had total customization of territory, custom crafted items, and custom appearance modification at any time during game play. The more control you have over your avatar, house location, custom possession, conveys and encourages a feeling of ownership. 

SWG had a model of what mature gamers look for in a game.  Social and interactive spaces that co-exist with the in-game narrative and action elements.  Rich crafting, housing, and customziation is an imperative to have long term, mature players.

If SOE did purchase my favorite game (DAOC at this time), then I would most certainly cancel.  I have had personal communications with the most senior executives in that firm. Horrid, ignorance and arrogance is the only way to describe the management. 

I extend SOE boycott to the entire firm.  I will never buy Sony Products of any the consumer electronics nature, and I even cringe when I see something in their content pool.

We need platforms that bring back independent gaming and enable creativity.  Their play is for revenue.  This is a good thing, as we want firms to profit while providing us content.  SWG was the best game ever for me, but I could not continue to give that firm revenue.

I am pleased to see all the games being produced.  However, I can't even play Star Trek, because they chose to use SOE's platform administration and hosting solution.