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Star Wars: The Old Republic Forum » General Discussion » Hypothetical: The F2P SWTOR Cash Shop

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  korent1991

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4/07/12 9:47:37 AM#21
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by Zylaxx

The only players that Ive noticed that enjoy SWTOR are total whackjobs for all things Star Wars related, the same type of people who put out death threats to Lucasarts for adding in Jar-Jar Binks.

Why...because you don't like it? That is the most absurd thing that I have read on MMORPG.com to date. It's people like you that are keeping me uninterested in GW2. The community in that game will make WoW's community look golden.

Every time a GW2 fanatic comes in here trashing this game it reminds me of why I used to never get into MMOs and makes me even more happy that TOR is keeping players like that away.

And there we go again... He never mentioned anything about GW2, he just said what he thinks about SWTOR and now your brain connects... Oh, SWTOR basher = GW2 fanboi... It's like you can't even say anyhting about SWTOR without being accused of GW2 fanaticism or something similar.

 

ummm...his flaming GW2 signature may have given it away. It is almost always the GW2 fans bashing SWTOR. I really wish they would release it so you guys would have something to do.

So what? Now you're not even allowed to have a signature of a game you like without being accused of fanboism when you have a bad opinion about some game? 

For what I've seen is mostly people talking that they don't like the community of GW2 (which still doesn't exist) because there's too many fanbois on this forum. But I really don't see that much of fanbois (it's mostly the same people every time) as much as I see people who complaint about GW2 community or shit like that...

I played SWTOR and the only fun part was the leveling, after that it was boring and I had nothing to do in that game. I really wish people would stop saying stuff like you just did because someone said he dosen't like this game... I'm sorry it's so delicate and swtor players feelings got hurt by someone saying he doesn't like the game.

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  sonoggi

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4/07/12 9:50:28 AM#22

once GW2 comes out, so many will leave TOR that it will definitely need a cash shop when it goes F2P.

  User Deleted
4/07/12 9:50:53 AM#23

I would expect if they ever did go F2P and added a cash shop it would include.. little pets, and other little gimmicks to get people to play longer.

  ktanner3

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4/07/12 9:52:12 AM#24
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by Zylaxx

The only players that Ive noticed that enjoy SWTOR are total whackjobs for all things Star Wars related, the same type of people who put out death threats to Lucasarts for adding in Jar-Jar Binks.

Why...because you don't like it? That is the most absurd thing that I have read on MMORPG.com to date. It's people like you that are keeping me uninterested in GW2. The community in that game will make WoW's community look golden.

Every time a GW2 fanatic comes in here trashing this game it reminds me of why I used to never get into MMOs and makes me even more happy that TOR is keeping players like that away.

And there we go again... He never mentioned anything about GW2, he just said what he thinks about SWTOR and now your brain connects... Oh, SWTOR basher = GW2 fanboi... It's like you can't even say anyhting about SWTOR without being accused of GW2 fanaticism or something similar.

 

ummm...his flaming GW2 signature may have given it away. It is almost always the GW2 fans bashing SWTOR. I really wish they would release it so you guys would have something to do.

So what? Now you're not even allowed to have a signature of a game you like without being accused of fanboism when you have a bad opinion about some game? 

For what I've seen,In My Opinion, is mostly people talking that they don't like the community of GW2 (which still doesn't exist) because there's too many fanbois on this forum. But I really don't see that much of fanbois (it's mostly the same people every time) as much as I see people who complaint about GW2 community or shit like that...

I played SWTOR and the only fun part was the leveling, after that In My Opinion it was boring and I had nothing to do in that game. I really wish people would stop saying stuff like you just did because someone said he dosen't like this game... I'm sorry you're so delicate and your feelings got hurt by someone saying he doesn't like the game.

Since you like having this disclaimer on other posts, fixed for you.

NGE killed SWG. Get over it like the rest of us did in 2005.

  korent1991

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4/07/12 9:55:28 AM#25
Originally posted by sonoggi

once GW2 comes out, so many will leave TOR that it will definitely need a cash shop when it goes F2P.

Different types of games and players. Most of the players will stay because they don't like fantasy mmorpgs.

"Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life."
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  korent1991

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Posts: 1171

4/07/12 9:57:34 AM#26
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by Zylaxx

The only players that Ive noticed that enjoy SWTOR are total whackjobs for all things Star Wars related, the same type of people who put out death threats to Lucasarts for adding in Jar-Jar Binks.

Why...because you don't like it? That is the most absurd thing that I have read on MMORPG.com to date. It's people like you that are keeping me uninterested in GW2. The community in that game will make WoW's community look golden.

Every time a GW2 fanatic comes in here trashing this game it reminds me of why I used to never get into MMOs and makes me even more happy that TOR is keeping players like that away.

And there we go again... He never mentioned anything about GW2, he just said what he thinks about SWTOR and now your brain connects... Oh, SWTOR basher = GW2 fanboi... It's like you can't even say anyhting about SWTOR without being accused of GW2 fanaticism or something similar.

 

ummm...his flaming GW2 signature may have given it away. It is almost always the GW2 fans bashing SWTOR. I really wish they would release it so you guys would have something to do.

So what? Now you're not even allowed to have a signature of a game you like without being accused of fanboism when you have a bad opinion about some game? 

For what I've seen,In My Opinion, is mostly people talking that they don't like the community of GW2 (which still doesn't exist) because there's too many fanbois on this forum. But I really don't see that much of fanbois (it's mostly the same people every time) as much as I see people who complaint about GW2 community or shit like that...

I played SWTOR and the only fun part was the leveling, after that In My Opinion it was boring and I had nothing to do in that game. I really wish people would stop saying stuff like you just did because someone said he dosen't like this game... I'm sorry you're so delicate and your feelings got hurt by someone saying he doesn't like the game.

Since you like having this disclaimer on other posts, fixed for you.

You either are terrible at english grammar or just doing this for the sake of revenge... When someone says I HAVE seen, I played, then it's already my opinion... Because it's what I've experienced... So you just "fixed" it wrong...

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  ktanner3

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4/07/12 10:06:28 AM#27
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by Zylaxx

The only players that Ive noticed that enjoy SWTOR are total whackjobs for all things Star Wars related, the same type of people who put out death threats to Lucasarts for adding in Jar-Jar Binks.

Why...because you don't like it? That is the most absurd thing that I have read on MMORPG.com to date. It's people like you that are keeping me uninterested in GW2. The community in that game will make WoW's community look golden.

Every time a GW2 fanatic comes in here trashing this game it reminds me of why I used to never get into MMOs and makes me even more happy that TOR is keeping players like that away.

And there we go again... He never mentioned anything about GW2, he just said what he thinks about SWTOR and now your brain connects... Oh, SWTOR basher = GW2 fanboi... It's like you can't even say anyhting about SWTOR without being accused of GW2 fanaticism or something similar.

 

ummm...his flaming GW2 signature may have given it away. It is almost always the GW2 fans bashing SWTOR. I really wish they would release it so you guys would have something to do.

So what? Now you're not even allowed to have a signature of a game you like without being accused of fanboism when you have a bad opinion about some game? 

For what I've seen,In My Opinion, is mostly people talking that they don't like the community of GW2 (which still doesn't exist) because there's too many fanbois on this forum. But I really don't see that much of fanbois (it's mostly the same people every time) as much as I see people who complaint about GW2 community or shit like that...

I played SWTOR and the only fun part was the leveling, after that In My Opinion it was boring and I had nothing to do in that game. I really wish people would stop saying stuff like you just did because someone said he dosen't like this game... I'm sorry you're so delicate and your feelings got hurt by someone saying he doesn't like the game.

Since you like having this disclaimer on other posts, fixed for you.

You either are terrible at english grammar or just doing this for the sake of revenge... When someone says I HAVE seen, I played, then it's already my opinion... Because it's what I've experienced... So you just "fixed" it wrong...

Actually I was doing it to point out how ridiculous it is to expect people to put a "My Opinion" disclaimer on a forum post. It goes without saying that we are all posting opinions on this board. Some things shouldn't have to be spelled out.

NGE killed SWG. Get over it like the rest of us did in 2005.

  korent1991

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Posts: 1171

4/07/12 10:13:50 AM#28
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by korent1991
:)

Since you like having this disclaimer on other posts, fixed for you.

You either are terrible at english grammar or just doing this for the sake of revenge... When someone says I HAVE seen, I played, then it's already my opinion... Because it's what I've experienced... So you just "fixed" it wrong...

Actually I was doing it to point out how ridiculous it is to expect people to put a "My Opinion" disclaimer on a forum post. It goes without saying that we are all posting opinions on this board. Some things shouldn't have to be spelled out.

Well, it's not rare that people on this forum use opinions like they are facts and use it in such context. Then it escolates into a thread war because someone didn't use that context :D

 

EDIT: deleted the replies - takes a hell lot of a scrolling :D

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  ktanner3

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4/07/12 10:26:23 AM#29
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by korent1991
:)

Since you like having this disclaimer on other posts, fixed for you.

You either are terrible at english grammar or just doing this for the sake of revenge... When someone says I HAVE seen, I played, then it's already my opinion... Because it's what I've experienced... So you just "fixed" it wrong...

Actually I was doing it to point out how ridiculous it is to expect people to put a "My Opinion" disclaimer on a forum post. It goes without saying that we are all posting opinions on this board. Some things shouldn't have to be spelled out.

Well, it's not rare that people on this forum use opinions like they are facts and use it in such context. Then it escolates into a thread war because someone didn't use that context :D

 

EDIT: deleted the replies - takes a hell lot of a scrolling :D

I'll grant you that there is the occasional " This game sucks, that is FACT!"  but I don't think everyone else should have to idiot proof their posts just because some posters here didn't learn such basic concepts in elementary school.

Anyways I think we've derailed the main topic enough. Back to the regularly scheduled TOR bashing......

NGE killed SWG. Get over it like the rest of us did in 2005.

  Larsa

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Posts: 992

4/07/12 10:35:05 AM#30

Has EA ever done F2P?

As far as I know (I could be wrong) EA is more in the habit of letting the games linger on as long as there's some positive cashflow - and to shut the servers down if there isn't.

 

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  JoeyMMO

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Joined: 10/09/11
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To busy playing GW2 to post much around here... *shrug*

4/07/12 10:36:16 AM#31
Originally posted by RefMinor
They can sell uses of the spacebar during cutscenes, they will make a fortune.

 Excellent find, made me smile.

  korent1991

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Joined: 5/01/09
Posts: 1171

4/07/12 11:01:20 AM#32
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by korent1991
:)

Since you like having this disclaimer on other posts, fixed for you.

You either are terrible at english grammar or just doing this for the sake of revenge... When someone says I HAVE seen, I played, then it's already my opinion... Because it's what I've experienced... So you just "fixed" it wrong...

Actually I was doing it to point out how ridiculous it is to expect people to put a "My Opinion" disclaimer on a forum post. It goes without saying that we are all posting opinions on this board. Some things shouldn't have to be spelled out.

Well, it's not rare that people on this forum use opinions like they are facts and use it in such context. Then it escolates into a thread war because someone didn't use that context :D

 

EDIT: deleted the replies - takes a hell lot of a scrolling :D

I'll grant you that there is the occasional " This game sucks, that is FACT!"  but I don't think everyone else should have to idiot proof their posts just because some posters here didn't learn such basic concepts in elementary school.

Anyways I think we've derailed the main topic enough. Back to the regularly scheduled TOR bashing......

Agreed :)

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  Thorkune

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4/07/12 11:24:23 AM#33
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by sonoggi

once GW2 comes out, so many will leave TOR that it will definitely need a cash shop when it goes F2P.

Different types of games and players. Most of the players will stay because they don't like fantasy mmorpgs.

I definitely agree with you on this.

  ktanner3

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4/07/12 11:26:47 AM#34
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by korent1991
Originally posted by sonoggi

once GW2 comes out, so many will leave TOR that it will definitely need a cash shop when it goes F2P.

Different types of games and players. Most of the players will stay because they don't like fantasy mmorpgs.

I definitely agree with you on this.

Me too. I just don't see anyone in game saying "Man I can't wait for GW2!"  I've never been much into fantasy and any MMO that has to use a charge shop instead of subs is a big warning sign for me. Plus that game is clearly catering to PVPers and those type of communities I steer clear of.

NGE killed SWG. Get over it like the rest of us did in 2005.

  User Deleted
4/07/12 11:31:26 AM#35

If they put in a cash shop, they'd get flamed for copying Anet.

  synn

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4/07/12 11:39:41 AM#36
Originally posted by Larsa

Has EA ever done F2P?

As far as I know (I could be wrong) EA is more in the habit of letting the games linger on as long as there's some positive cashflow - and to shut the servers down if there isn't.

 

i was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for swtor to go f2p.

  Toto020

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4/07/12 3:35:56 PM#37

Before I unsubbed, back in February, I posted on SWTOR's website this same question and several times it was taken down...  I even had a poll right before the end of Beta and more than half predicted by the end of the year...  We'll see how it plays out.

Unfortunately Bioware is currently attempting to manipulate subscription numbers by offering free weekends.

  gainesvilleg

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4/07/12 3:40:02 PM#38
Originally posted by RefMinor
They can sell uses of the spacebar during cutscenes, they will make a fortune.

Ha, pretty funny.  Although I was one of those that thought the story aspect was the main redeeming quality of SWTOR.  I liked choosing the most rude answer and watching my character belittle everybody in the game.  Sorry but I found it amusing.

Of course, the lack of pretty much every other MMO feature was its downfall for me.  It was basically a one month sub for me (which came with the purchase of game, so really it was no different than buying the box no sub for me).

 

GW2 "built from the ground up with microtransactions in mind"
1) Cash->Gems->Gold->Influence->WvWvWBoosts = PAY2WIN
2) Mystic Chests = Crass in-game cash shop advertisements

  echolynfan

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4/07/12 3:46:40 PM#39
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by ktanner3
Originally posted by bigsmiff
Originally posted by Zylaxx

The only players that Ive noticed that enjoy SWTOR are total whackjobs for all things Star Wars related, the same type of people who put out death threats to Lucasarts for adding in Jar-Jar Binks.

Why...because you don't like it? That is the most absurd thing that I have read on MMORPG.com to date. It's people like you that are keeping me uninterested in GW2. The community in that game will make WoW's community look golden.

Every time a GW2 fanatic comes in here trashing this game it reminds me of why I used to never get into MMOs and makes me even more happy that TOR is keeping players like that away.

I agree. I don't know why the hate though. ToR is far from being a bad game. People are still playing Warhammer, Runescape, Guild Wars, STO, Alganon and some other horrible games for goodness sake.


TOR is also far away from being a GOOD game also and just because some people still play bad games doesn't excuse them from being bad.

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  Icewhite

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4/07/12 3:47:48 PM#40
Originally posted by TROLL_HARD

Since the 25-friend key offer, several people here have mentioned

What is key, of paramount importance in these cases, is which several people.

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