Gorth

I don't know if I was a late comer (picked it up at full price), but I was definitely one of the majorly disappointed ones. It felt like Pac-Man was a better tactical game. I don't remember my commentary then, but probably amounted to something along the lines of style over substance. Together with Tombraider Anniversary one of the few games I can't be bothered to even try finishing.

"I shall not confront Drowsy Emperor as an enemy, but welcome his cookies as gifts to be cherished." -Gaian acolyte prayer ...do not trust Geeks bearing gifts.

Yeah this is a big problem for TOR. Most MMO's slowly add in new lower level areas, giving players alternate ways to progress. TOR is sort of designed to not allow that. It is too linear. Well, they could start by replacing some of the 'Heroics-X' stuff with story stuff... Also, I feel a bit sad, that out of my nice collection of assault cannons and sniper rifles, there are two characters (possible some later companions) that can use them. Not necessarily asking for more base classes, but a few more advanced classes would be nice. Not sure if I'll get the cat people or not (always thought 'Juhani' (sp?) felt out of place in Kotor). On the other hand, traveling interstate and unable to play for the time being, I just out of curiosity clicked on the 'discuss this' button on the web site. Jeebus, I can understand if the Bioware guys don't bother listening to people anymore. 14+ pages of ranting and self entitlement issues. The abuse and the accusations were grotesque. I think I might buy it just out of spite

Those who have known him for a while wouldn't place bets

Sitting and wondering if it's worth complaining to the hotel reception. Mini bar hasn't been restocked for 2 days On the other hand, I'm checking out tomorrow, probably wont make a difference in time. Ah well, we all have to bring sacrifices.

The "bopping" of your nose by a 1000+ tome falling in your face is a good indicator that you should put it aside and get some sleep

The handling of the Marc Dutroux case in Belgium makes me believe you're right Wals. There was definitely something going on behind the scenes there in the way investigation and prosecution was obstructed at every step of the way. Powerful friends indeed.

Ask for a pay rise depending on ratings? There are definitely people who deserves to have their life spans cut short. I just wouldn't ever trust the legal system to get it right every time. As for the original article, it just goes to show how damaged the human mind can become for whatever reason. His mum never taught him not to play with his food first? (I know, bad joke, but in this case it appears nobody got actually harmed).

Gorth vs. Interface... place your bets No, the interface, after I got familiar with the editor is actually quite nice.

Yeah, I know there is a "cycle" function somewhere, but with 20+ keys to already keep track of when it gets hectic... It would be nice if it was a setting thing. I.e. prioritize that I want closest enemy then distant, amongst closest pick healers over fighters etc. and the target selector would act accordingly. I know, it's just a convenience thing. The same way you can configure HUD profiles per character

My one and only experience with customer support so far was a first class experience. Prompt answer, quick fix (to something which out found out later was my screw up and I cheated Bioware/EA out of a few CC's) Apparently buying inventory unlocks and then "claiming" it wasn't enough. It just gives you a gadget in your inventory that you need to click on. Didn't discover that little item before several days after. So yeah, almost too good support I made up for it by spending lots on the Cartel stuff afterwards, washing away my guilt. Playing "both sides" in the lower level PvP, it seems to me (entirely allegorically of course) that some of the imperial abilities and combos are waaay more efficient than republic ones. The curves might flatten out when maxed out in levels though. Only got mauled really badly in PvP once, but the level difference was a bit absurd (my team being levels 11-23, opponents 16-28). At least we could offer the local Darth an excuse for our failure... or not. Finally got rid of my urge to grind when I discovered that I was consistently "over levelled" now for where I'm at in the story bits. This was actually a bit of relief, telling myself just to focus more on the story quests, but it's the kind of stuff one only works out with a bit of experience with the game. Stop chasing every critter and only kill stuff blocking your way and quest xp will see that you stay sufficiently leveled up. Suggestion to QA/Feature requests: Autotarget needs some work, seriously. I've been paying attention to it now and it always selects the opponent furthest away from you, sometimes even when that guy is 180 degrees behind you. Less important for ranged fighters, but frustrating beyond description for close combat fighters, trying to hammer away at the 5 guys ganging up on you and the game picks the dude 200 meters down the hallway behind you to try and bash

At the risk of sound like a ****... money is rarely ever an issue, time is. So, whatever saves me time (conveniences) gets considered I currently get the 2 months non-recurring things (already added "second season" to that, topping up as I go) and see myself having fun for a long time to come.

I blame f2p for me getting "hooked" in the first place. Also spent cartel coins on expanding inventories/cargo bays and more character slots... and a few gimmicks Edit to add: Interesting. Wish I could queue for specific heroics/areas just like the flashpoints.

Fair. Personally, I believe it comes down to motivation. If you are motivated, setbacks will only be that, setbacks (no such thing as a defeat). If you are not properly motivated, a setback can lead to fracturing and erodes support for the effort. Nobody to my knowledge wins anything of the kind without popular support. E.g. The Vietnam war? VC and North Vietnamese casualties were astronomical, but surrendering was never really considered. The Falklands War? Military juntas are just not good at the popular support thing. Once things started going sideways, war capacity went downwards. Taliban? You can keep catching and disposing of insurgents, but as long as the general idea of a theocracy in the mountain valleys persists, it will drag out and outlast many Kabul governments. Etc. Not sure if that gets my general idea across? Kill peoples desire to support a war and you have a chance of winning it, regardless of odds and resources and numbers and what have you. Oh, and support is not just undermined by brutality, sometimes offering a better deal is more effective. Battles and their outcomes are only a small part of the puzzle. Might sway opinions a bit hither and dither, but are rarely decisive (won't say never, because it does happen).

I believe (pun unintended) that Ork theology is whether you favour Gork or Mork more (i.e. cunning vs. brute strength)? Most Orks pay tribute to both and differences are usually settled with typical Ork pragmatism.

@The Eldar pic Actually, I would rather see Obsidian do such a game some day (a secret, wet dream of mine). It would be just the thing for Chris Avellone to really let go of himself, no holds barred. Every sick and twisted thing he ever wanted to do to a character, every dream he ever wanted to crush, every despair he ever wanted to inflict, every depravity etc. would be fair game and completely natural in such a setting.

I prefer airbags over the strawberry cake though On a motorcycle you have none of the above Nothing much happening. Working, eating, sleeping, playing a bit of games (usually in the middle of the night when I should be sleeping). Need to go shopping for new clothes one of these days. Got nothing left without too many holes in it (from pants over socks to shirts). Need a new office chair and protective floor mat for my computer room too. I really hate shopping.

Sorry Allan, not much help there It was a very popular scam in Denmark back in the 80'es, with classified ads sections being full of timeshare offers and imaginary benefits, from large ROI's to tax breaks. It was even more widespread than pyramid scams. Eventually, it got enough media coverage and the information ousted the mis-information and it more or less died out as people realised what it was. I hope you guys find a way out of it.

It's better known for blatantly ripping off StarCraft! That myth has been perpetuated so much, that there are actually people who believes it (not knowing the backstory, that Starcraft was originalled intended to be WH40K the RTS). That being said, as much as I appreciate a lot of the work Bioware does, they just don't strike me as a "fit" for WH40K's rather grim gothic/horror style. Would they actually be able to come up with an idea for something that has no right, no good and no winning choices? Your only choice is usually just in which horribly way you'll fail miserably and die horribly and which demon gets to gnaw on the bones of your soul for eternity (unless you are a latent psycher and gets sacrificed on the altar to the Emperor).

Sounds good. My Bounty Hunter wont bother with anything but "convenient" replies then and stay grey. I really hate "heroics". Too many Area4 and Heroics4 on Balmora (sp?). When I was high enough level to "solo" them, they were pointless (no exp and gear), just a time waste. Not enough people around to reliably find somebody to complete them with when they would have been beneficial to complete. I've started just "abandoning" them. Edit to add: On the other hand, you almost always find a PvP match to join somewhere. Go figure. I wonder what it would take to add Heroics to the group finder, like the flashpoints?

I think you can find anecdotal cases that points in either direction. E.g. the Hundred Years war. The English always point out all the glorious battles they won against overwhelming French numbers, yet always leave out the fact that the French actually did win the war. Yet, it only took a few hundred Spanish Conguistadores to conquer a continent. You would probably have to do some serious research and start gathering empirical evidence for or against to get closer to a real answer Unless you are just looking for moral support for an idea?

Counting my posts on this page, I sort of realise I'm a latecomer to this game. It sort of is addictive. 'Gorth' is now a level 27 bounty hunter. I've botched my alignment choices I think, so crossing fingers and hoping I'm not missing out on something outrageous by being neutral (slight net plus of 350 light side points). I blame Mako for being a bad influence. Losing a bit of my apprehensions regarding the team work thing and used the group finder every now and then for some of my "secondary" characters (if it turned out to be a disaster, they were disposable alts at the time). Turned out surprisingly well with fun groups of guys. Even joined two guilds (one light and one dark side). One of the benefits of multiple character disorders

As a matter of convenience, I would shamelessly steal the calendar from their more "organised" northern neighbours. Imperial Calender Basically a 400 day year. Make up some local names, but follow the convention?

You could make a fictive calendar with year "0" being the year the "reconquista" started and the knightly orders of the old world began The Great Crusade to liberate Estalia from Araby (Imperial Calendar 1448 or some such). Both the Empire and Bretonia uses the year of their formation as a nation as year zero.

Ah, that could explain some of the "(Old)" achievements, especially in space missions. Hopefully they get it cleaned up some day, even if just removing them from the lists.