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Rin wrote on 2012-07-31 22:33
Quote from Massively:
EA BioWare is making the jump to lightspeed -- and free-to-play. That's right: As of this fall, Star Wars: The Old Republic will transition to a hybrid F2P business model.
Players who choose to engage in free-to-play will be able to experience a majority of the game for free, including the first 50 levels and all eight classes. BioWare did state that there will be restrictions, but those can be removed with microtransactions.
SWTOR will still be available in the standard subscription model. Subscribers will be given an allowance of store currency, called Cartel Coins, to buy customizable gear and other niceties. Current subscribers and those who sign back up before the fall can also rack up special rewards for when the transition is made.
BioWare GM Matthew Bromberg said that this is the next logical step for the game: "Players want flexibility and choice. The subscription-only model presented a major barrier for a lot of people who wanted to become part of The Old Republic universe."
Check out Massively's recent Hyperspace Beacon column on why F2P was inevitable for the game. BioWare's also posted a F2P FAQ with all the nitty-gritty details and a letter from the executive producer.
[Update: During this afternoon's investor call, EA President Frank Gibeau revealed that SWTOR subs have dipped below one million but are still "well above" half a million. Forty percent of those leaving do so because of subscriptions. The game claimed 1.3 million subs in May and had leveled off at 1.7 million in March, having sold in the range of 2 million copies. Gibeau hopes the new F2P model will win back players lost to churn.]
Source:
http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/07/31/its-official-swtor-is-going-free-to-play/
Free-to-play official page:
http://www.swtor.com/free
It'll switch to F2P "sometime in the fall".
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Akemii wrote on 2012-07-31 22:35
but is it good?
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Niuu wrote on 2012-07-31 23:06
cool , the game is crap but it will be free
free crap is always good
In a way im happy, I always loved Kotor 1 and 2. Its a shame they mad e a Wow gameplay though
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Akemii wrote on 2012-07-31 23:59
Quote from Niuu;923281:
cool , the game is crap but it will be free
free crap is always good
In a way im happy, I always loved Kotor 1 and 2. Its a shame they mad e a Wow gameplay though
that is so gross
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Hitaki wrote on 2012-08-01 00:23
Really in my opinion, the game was worth playing just for the story, that's about it. I remember making it to around level 40 ~ 50 within a week of hardcore gameplay because I was highly intent on continuing the Jedi Consular's storyline, but that's about it. [S]It totally wasn't because I thought the final unlockable companion was cute and that I wanted to see what would happen if I romanced her.[/S]
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Akemii wrote on 2012-08-01 00:26
Quote from Hitaki;923337:
Really in my opinion, the game was worth playing just for the story, that's about it. I remember making it to around level 40 ~ 50 within a week of hardcore gameplay because I was highly intent on continuing the Jedi Consular's storyline, but that's about it. [S]It totally wasn't because I thought the final unlockable companion was cute and that I wanted to see what would happen if I romanced her.[/S]
pics of this companion
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Hitaki wrote on 2012-08-01 00:33
Quote from Akemii;923342:
pics of this companion
[video=youtube;r7lX4tQQ7bQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7lX4tQQ7bQ[/video]
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Akemii wrote on 2012-08-01 00:38
weird taste in blue women hitaki
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Hitaki wrote on 2012-08-01 00:42
Quote from Akemii;923361:
weird taste in blue women hitaki
Hey, I at least thought her character was cute. And there's literally no other good girl companions in the game. [S]But the rest of the companions are total bros.[/S]
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BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2012-08-01 02:11
Quote from Hitaki;923337:
Really in my opinion, the game was worth playing just for the story, that's about it. I remember making it to around level 40 ~ 50 within a week of hardcore gameplay because I was highly intent on continuing the Jedi Consular's storyline, but that's about it. [S]It totally wasn't because I thought the final unlockable companion was cute and that I wanted to see what would happen if I romanced her.[/S]
yes, this game is only for the single player...
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Kueh wrote on 2012-08-01 02:25
Quote from Niuu;923281:
In a way im happy, I always loved Kotor 1 and 2. Its a shame they mad e a Wow gameplay though
I
love
you