NightWalker2000 Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Sorry if this sounds like a really dumb question. However i am a big Everquest fan and have decided to put that down and put all my attention to this game. Is this suppossed to be the same as EQ in many ways except in Star Wars format? Like having expansions every 5 or 6 months and paying a monthly fee? Also having to level up? If so have they made a max level yet like they do in EQ? Also are they offering the first month free as did EQ? Any answers would be great thanks NightWalker2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luey Fubar Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 EQ was more of an MMORPG for the novice RPGer. SWG is much more indepth and much more to do than fighting. Also it's much more complicated than any other MMORPG, the skills are a fine example of that. I'm not sure when, but the space expansion's coming out sometime after the release. This basically allows you to buy space-ships and travel around space. As for the free trial, I don't think so. Maybe 15 days. Any futher questions, please read the FAQ below. http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/features/faq.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Badass Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Yes, you DO get the first month free. And I would have to say that this game looks so much better than EverQuest in EVERY way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opa Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 there is only supposed to be one expansion (as of now) coming out hopefully at christmas, and they say is no max level in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsuko Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Well, the 'no max level' is because there are no levels! And that is good, because level systems are stupid and very non-roleplaying. Level systems are merely a plague that riddles the poor lands of roleplaying. Oh, and in what other parts is it better than EQ? You mean the fact that there's no classes, setsuko? Yes, that's exactly what I'm talking about. Classes are a very dumbed down version of reenacting reality, and I am glad that SWG decided against it. No levels, no classes, that's the way I like it. Oh, and the fact that you don't get additional Hit Points and stuff as you get more experienced. That is also a ridiculous way to solve character advancement, courtesy of the old, ugly D&D heritage. Oh well, enough of my evil rantings. On to the topic: You are indeed correct, it is a MMORPG, just like EQ. The main difference is that this game's developing cycle saw the release of several MMORPGs, and therefore was able to learn from those MMORPGs' failures. Yes, it will propably be thin on content at release. But so was it with every single MMORPG that was ever released. And yes, the first month is free. And yes, the first expansion will be the space expansion with it's spaceships and space combat (out in 2004), and there'll undoubtly be several expansions after that, with new species, planets, areas etc. Oh, and did I mention that every planet is as big as the entire EQ world? And that you can customize every part of your character except for race and sex after you create it? That is even attributes and professions? My point is; if you like EQ, and like Star Wars, you'll propably love SWG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWalker2000 Posted June 23, 2003 Author Share Posted June 23, 2003 Great!!! Hey thanks alot for that very indepth look into the game. It is nice to see that this forum is full of very nice people looking to help out. I am so looking to Wednesday to pick my game up. Thanks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatari Bazrak Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 yes it's alot more friendly then the offical boards and i think you'll get to know these peolpe alot and there are better attitudes around here. Oh, and I cant forget the chocolate coverd gnorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luey Fubar Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Originally posted by setsuko Well, the 'no max level' is because there are no levels! And that is good, because level systems are stupid and very non-roleplaying. Level systems are merely a plague that riddles the poor lands of roleplaying. Oh, and in what other parts is it better than EQ? You mean the fact that there's no classes, setsuko? Yes, that's exactly what I'm talking about. Classes are a very dumbed down version of reenacting reality, and I am glad that SWG decided against it. No levels, no classes, that's the way I like it. Oh, and the fact that you don't get additional Hit Points and stuff as you get more experienced. That is also a ridiculous way to solve character advancement, courtesy of the old, ugly D&D heritage. Oh well, enough of my evil rantings. On to the topic: You are indeed correct, it is a MMORPG, just like EQ. The main difference is that this game's developing cycle saw the release of several MMORPGs, and therefore was able to learn from those MMORPGs' failures. Yes, it will propably be thin on content at release. But so was it with every single MMORPG that was ever released. And yes, the first month is free. And yes, the first expansion will be the space expansion with it's spaceships and space combat (out in 2004), and there'll undoubtly be several expansions after that, with new species, planets, areas etc. Oh, and did I mention that every planet is as big as the entire EQ world? And that you can customize every part of your character except for race and sex after you create it? That is even attributes and professions? My point is; if you like EQ, and like Star Wars, you'll propably love SWG. That's true, because plumbers don't walk around with a sign saying "Level 14 plumber" on them, and when you attack somthing you don't magically get more hitpoints and a red-bar above your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opa Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 I had a level 4 n00bie plumber fix my toilet.. Next time I will get a levl 35 :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thew Rydur Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Your back Luey! Wasn't there another Fubar guy too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luey Fubar Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Hey thanks, Yeah, there's Sim. He should be back soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Fubar Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Yeah tis me... I kinda got bored of waiting due to US getting it WAY before Europe. But a few friends got into Beta so they was spamming me about what it was like etc. Then when the NDA was up i just thought id read what it was like Ending up in love with the game once again lol.. Now just gotta wait about 3-6months before you gits pass it along to us. Still gives me time to work up cash so i can buy a new Comp Back on topic... *cough* hmm... what was the question again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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