Whoopknacker Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I do like this game however Ive noticed that there are alot of empty servers out there. Now that doesnt mean people arent playing it. It just seems like it hasnt caught on as well with multiplayer as I wouldve thought. That is the primary reason I bought the game. Could it be because alot of other games came out? (IE Halo 2, Half Life 2, GTA San Andreas etc) Bad word of mouth, or other factor. Popularity could gain with the release of EPIII. Do you feel the game is on the up or losing out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcrest Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 IMHO it's because the game is so unfinished. I have not played it for weeks now and i know this to be true of people i know who also brought it. No SDK has really hampered any decent mods and the game as it stands out of the box gets tired in 1 player mod very quickly. The online games were buggy at the start and i think people have just given up and moved onto the games you mentioned. Sad but that seems to be the way it is. Maybe if it had the maps that the majority feel are missing, unlockables for 1 player and more playble factions the missing SDK wouldn't have been such a big deal but as it stands it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 The underestimate the damage the browser problems caused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Could be - but I have to confess that I play this game all the time Waaaaaaay more than I ever played Jedi Outcast / Academy, as I think this game is much more fun than those (JK:MotS was still better than all these). In any event, the browser problem was a huge blunder, but I have to say, again, that I really like this game. I wish more people would give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler_Durden Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I have all but stopped playing as I'm logging in time with other games right now such as Half Life, which by the way has the GREATEST f'n graphics in a game i've ever seen. They really need someone to do a jedi rpg with that engine, seriously. Plus i've been playing Vampire the masquerade which is essentially what the jedi rpg's gameply should be but they need to flesh out the combat a little. However, when BF's SDK or mod tools come out i will be back on this game full time as i've said in another thread, as will hopefully many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopknacker Posted December 7, 2004 Author Share Posted December 7, 2004 Originally posted by Tyler_Durden They really need someone to do a jedi rpg with that engine, seriously. Check out jeditime.com, it is a total conversion with both the FarCry and Half Life 2 engine. Plus alot of cool features. Bad side is that it wont be out for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegis Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 But the good side is that the mod has got very good chances of seeing daylight. Something we can't say about JO/JA TC's (except Dark Forces, respect). Game is unfinished, and LEC stopped hyping it up... I doubt we're in for another treat after Jabba's Palace. Nothing worthwile to report as news either (The demo is gone from site! PS2 patch *MAAAAY* come soon!). SWBF needs more content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler_Durden Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Originally posted by Whoopknacker Check out jeditime.com, it is a total conversion with both the FarCry and Half Life 2 engine. Plus alot of cool features. Bad side is that it wont be out for awhile. There's nothing at this URL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadisticmonkey Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 It's also just an unlucky time of release. With GTA and Half Life etc, these games will get ignored. And it's harsh, cos Battlefront is a pretty cool game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Originally posted by Tyler_Durden There's nothing at this URL. I was in a good mood and decided to help the fellow he must be meaning http://www.jeditimeline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChiefRulZ Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Originally posted by Alegis SWBF needs more content Agreed! More is good when it comes to games like this. SWBF is a fantastic game. At least from the sp and co-op LAN game side it is, as I cannot go online with my satellite internet. There is ALOT on the market that is competing with this game, as this fall has been a wonderful time to be a gamer with all these great games! I still fit SWBF into my schedule, and honestly its been a fav pick at the last several LAN parties I've been in. The bots in this game are really sweet! But I agree. Pandemic needs to release more content in a steady fashion to continue to promote this game, in the form of maps, weapons, whatever. It will only promote the life and sales of SWBF. EPIII movie will definitely boost sales on *everything* Star Wars. I predict the expansion pack for SWBF will arrive about that time. And yes, lets be realistic, we all know an expansion pack is bound to happen for this game. And I'll be right there in line to get my copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Dark Jedi Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Originally posted by Alegis SWBF needs more content That is the best line I have ever heard. Cause it is so true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegis Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Originally posted by MasterChiefRulZ And yes, lets be realistic, we all know an expansion pack is bound to happen for this game. And I'll be right there in line to get my copy! It would be a great idea...if it was free. SWBF already has lesser content and more big bugs than other games ATM. If they added more it should boost sales of swbf. An expansion pack on the other hand might sell a few copies, but people like me who think SWBF needs more won't buy it. Heck, we won't even trust games from Pandemic anymore. Expansion packs also come out a year orso afterwards. "The mod community will fix it, the expansion packs will fix it"... Well until there is no proper mod support the community can shoot ducks. And we payed already, don't forget that. I'm not angry or really dissapointed at SWBF, it just needs the proper fixing atm. No cap, better server administration and mod support, tyvm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopknacker Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 Thanks for your help Stingray. Im not saying the community has given up on the game. I think the game will get better with time. As long as they keep the community in mind. So far I feel they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChiefRulZ Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Originally posted by Alegis I'm not angry or really dissapointed at SWBF, it just needs the proper fixing atm. No cap, better server administration and mod support, tyvm. All I play is offline so I haven't seen that many bugs, personally. Except for the un-equal factions with bots in Jabba's palace, and sometimes in other maps, but HEAVILY in Jabba's palace. Sorry if I sounded like I said it should be an expansion to fix the bugs, that far from what I meant. The bugs *should* be addressed asap to help the game, and free content as well just like so many other game developers. I know EA isn't the best example in the world, but with BF1942 they added multiple maps and weapons, bug fixes etc via free patches. They also had the first expansion ready within 6 months, I think. I would be ready to lay down a few bucks for a well built quality expansion. As long as it was well worth it. As far as sp goes, this game is pretty cool. I do hope they get the online issues resolved, and get mod support rolling (a BIG necessity). Bugs and neglect to the community surely can't help sales and consumer opinion. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Originally posted by MasterChiefRulZ And yes, lets be realistic, we all know an expansion pack is bound to happen for this game. And I'll be right there in line to get my copy! Speak for yourself. I don't think there will be an expansion. I cannot really back my opinion up, but in any case it's wrong to say that you know what other people know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syzerian Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Heck, we won't even trust games from Pandemic anymore. Its not Pandemics fault. They made an excelent game its just that they lacked the time to finish it as LA wanted them to release it with the OT DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Dark Jedi Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Originally posted by Syzerian Its not Pandemics fault. They made an excelent game its just that they lacked the time to finish it as LA wanted them to release it with the OT DVD. That is true. They rushed it to make it out with the OT DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChiefRulZ Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Originally posted by Stingray Speak for yourself. I don't think there will be an expansion. I cannot really back my opinion up, but in any case it's wrong to say that you know what other people know. I'm not claiming to actually *know* there will be an expansion.. I'm just stating its almost inevitable. Simply because the Star Wars Battlefront game has this one terribly huge omission in covering all Star Wars battles... And thats the actual battles that took place in the Stars. I think this was intentionally left for an expansion. Most SW based games has expansions attached to them anyway, at least the successful ones. It just seems so blaring likely. Alot could be done with just the *Star* battles, and it would be extremely cool to be able to re-enact those battles as well. But hey, I'm all for getting them for free as well. It will take some serious coding to be able to get all that in order though. From fighters (easy enough, already ingame) to Capital Cruisers (might be a problem) and how it would all be done. But suffice to say, whether it be in an expansion, free official download, or the mod community, its only a matter of time. I just want such battles to be done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeiamyourdad Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Originally posted by Syzerian Its not Pandemics fault. They made an excelent game its just that they lacked the time to finish it as LA wanted them to release it with the OT DVD. Doing like EA is a bad idea:tsk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcz3 Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Competition with HL-2 is real. I have been working on two HL2:MP maps for the past week. The SDK and tools are exceptional. I haven't fired up SW:BF for three weeks and interest in LANs has been nill. As stated already, content is king and SW:BF needs it to get interest with all the solid titles out. I just hope their tools have some documentation or solid examples. richcz3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexerei Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 all i know is if ever i get my hands on an SDK for BF i will make the most fire pod racing mod to grace the universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup3rsnail Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 At this rate, I'm wondering whether or not I should want this game for Christmas... I just checked ASE and it seems all the servers populated with decent pings, But how long will that last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micks75au Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I've stated in the past my dissapointments with this game. Ok we got v.11 not so long ago. But Im not confident we will see much more from these folks once the mod tools come out. Which is a shame as this game has a lot of untapped potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChiefRulZ Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 If Pandemic doesn't continue to support the game (which would be a shame, as its a gold mine) then the community will surely follow through. Mod makers have already been doing pretty well considering what they have to work with, and lots of great ideas are floating around. Why, mod makers are evening crafting their *own* tools even as I type this... If that isn't a sign of community interest, I don't know what is. All this game needs is a strong mod community, and proper tools, to push the envelope to new heights. Now is not the time to throw in the towel, now is when the potential of this game will just be picking up momentum. Once the modders really get swinging, this game will really shine. Just like BF1942 did once it finally got started. And EA never gave any tools till almost a year after BF1942's release, while Pandemic is already delivering. I can't wait to try out some new maps, new armies, new options, ahhh the possibilities. SWBF modded may be the best StarWars game yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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