The Official Star Wars: The Old Republic Thread (SWTOR)

Discussion in 'Video Games and Technology' started by Kickback, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. Galvanitro

    Galvanitro Vanguardian

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    Awesome. Then we just need one more pre-ordered member to guarentee the guild being built in for pre-launch.
     
  2. j3

    j3 Hampton Yount is my Crow T. Robot TFW2005 Supporter

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    The pricing is right about where I expected it. After pre-ordering the CE, will probably start month to month just to see if I'll keep playing this MMO or get bored early.
     
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    I just hate paying $15 when i can't play enough or put in the time to stay competitive.
     
  4. Kickback

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    Cannot wait for this game! COME ON DECEMBER
     
  5. Cracka J

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    Is the CE really worth is? That things like 150...
    Has a bunch of in game items with it but I dunno seems a bit rich for my blood when I could get copies for both me and my wife for $120.
     
  6. j3

    j3 Hampton Yount is my Crow T. Robot TFW2005 Supporter

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    I will probably try to sell the Malgus statue, if I get $100 for it I'll be happy. As awesome as it is, I don't really need it.
     
  7. Galvanitro

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    I really like all of the cool out-of game stuff, myself, that's why I got the CE. But the digital items don't hurt either.
     
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    yup me too GAME SOUNDTRACK! but I am considering selling the darth malgus statue, and i figured i would spring for the CE since I've been following this game since day 1, its worth more than the force unleashed 2 CE
     
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    Considering the CE for the ingame stuff. Don't care about any of the physical goodies. Hopefully I can make most of my cash back on ebay.
     
  10. Haloid1177

    Haloid1177 Hey, That's Pretty Good

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    We should talk when you get it. I won't be buying the game, but I'd love a Malgus statue.
     
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    Trying to find a semi-cheap copy of Windows to dual boot on my Mac so I can play this game!
     
  12. lifedragon99

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    Did anyone else get an email that asks you to complete a survey about the beta who wasn't in the beta? because i wasn't in the beta and i got one.
     
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    You too, huh?

    :lol 

    I have friends buying new computers or souping up their computers to play this game. I'm stoked. 2 and a half months to go.
     
  15. Orodruin

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    Speaking of, are there system requirements listed for this? I looked on the site but didn't see them.
     
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    its on the pre order page but here you go minimum system requirements:

    OS
    Windows XP, Vista/7
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    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better · Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better
    RAM
    Windows XP: 1.5GB · Windows Vista and Windows 7: 2GB · PCs using a built-in graphical chipset, 2GB RAM recommended.
    Video
    ATI X1800 or better* · nVidia 7800 or better* · Intel 4100 Integrated Graphics or better*
    DVD-ROM
    8x or better *Minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM and Shader 3.0 or better support.
     
  17. Cracka J

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    that's literally SCRAPING by. I currently have 4 gigs and a nvidia 8800gt and I can tell you it's not enough to play this game enjoyably.

    if you want to enjoy the game you'll likely need a good i5/i7, a nvidia 560ti or equivalent, and 8-12 gigs of ram. the more the merrier, but those should definitely be minimum specs if your looking to buy a new machine for this.
     
  18. Orodruin

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    Derp, I'd looked there but hadn't scrolled down all the way. Thanks.

    I should be fine to run it, I've got a dual core 2.8 I think, 4gig RAM, and a GeForce 9800 (though I'll be damned if I can tell what video card is better than another). I can run everything I've thrown at it at max or nearly max settings. Might upgrade the RAM anyway though, been thinking about doing that for a while.
     
  19. Cracka J

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    orodruin, we're nearly at the same specs, and I could barely run the beta.
    you'd definitely want to upgrade your memory and video card before getting into this game. doubling your memory and going for a nvidia 560-580 would at least make it run decently.

    I'm not trying to sound like an ass, just don't want you guys to have a "WTF *insert nerd rage here*" moment when you go to play this and it runs like shit.
     
  20. Orodruin

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    Really? Wow.. maybe I'll get lucky and get in the beta so I can test it out. Did you have all the video settings cranked up to max or was it that bad even on low settings? I know shadows in WoW are a killer, and I don't mind dropping that down for a performance boost.