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Lianne Marten · 06-01-2009, 11:36 PM

If you're not already excited about this game, perhaps this new cinematic will help.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Video Game, E3 09: Jedi Vs Sith Cinematic HD | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

Edav Nomad · 06-02-2009, 12:40 AM

That looks great and I just read that the game is fully voiced.

**Kavik Brock** · 06-02-2009, 12:48 AM

I've been waiting for a while for this game; I'm pretty sure this is my WoW killer.

Joshua Nightshade · 06-02-2009, 12:55 AM

Just remember, there are no gays in Star Wars.

**Carthalis** · 06-02-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lianne Marten

If you're not already excited about this game, perhaps this new cinematic will help.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Video Game, E3 09: Jedi Vs Sith Cinematic HD | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

Wow that video was stunning and looked amazing. Thanks

Richie Waves · 06-02-2009, 08:38 AM

Bad ass!

Edav Nomad · 07-19-2009, 01:54 AM

There is now a developer diary about the voice work in the game. I wonder how huge the install will be?

Star Wars: The Old Republic documentary shows voice work, gameplay

Circe Timtam · 07-19-2009, 02:10 AM

I had a difficult time trying to play sith in the KotOR games because I tended to answer the choice questions too truthfully, but I am excited about this game and am looking forward to playing both sides of the spectrum.

Chip Midnight · 07-19-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Carthalis

Wow that video was stunning and looked amazing. Thanks

That cinematic was cooler looking than any of the last three films. Really amazing animation work.

Redhead · 07-19-2009, 02:29 AM

Oh screw the cinematic, have you guys seen Lianne Marten's signature video?

YouTube - Valerie's Letter

Eirik · 07-19-2009, 06:10 AM

LOL.

"Can you do like the Darth Maul thing AND the Welsh thing?"

That's IMO the best quote from the video. I want to play a Welsh Darth Maul!!

Richie Waves · 07-19-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Eirik

LOL.

"Can you do like the Darth Maul thing AND the Welsh thing?"

That's IMO the best quote from the video. I want to play a Welsh Darth Maul!!

Maul was voiced by a scouser!!

Ceiri · 07-19-2009, 07:18 PM

I just hope the Sith aren't the petty evil take-lollipops-from-babies-and-kick-homeless-people types they were in the KOTOR games. I'd like to see a more robust morality set in this game.

Edav Nomad · 07-19-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceiri

I just hope the Sith aren't the petty evil take-lollipops-from-babies-and-kick-homeless-people types they were in the KOTOR games. I'd like to see a more robust morality set in this game.

From the official website FAQ:

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Will I be able to play on the Light or Dark side of the Force?

Yes, during character selection you will align with the Republic or the Sith Empire. In addition, throughout the game you will also be faced with many decisions which can change your path down the Light or Dark side of the Force.

Star Wars: The Old Republic | FAQ

Ceiri · 07-20-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Edav Nomad

From the official website FAQ:

Star Wars: The Old Republic | FAQ

That's what the KOTOR games said, too. It didn't change that evil in those games usually amounted to pointlessly kicking kittens.

Ayu Sura · 07-20-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip Midnight

That cinematic was cooler looking than any of the last three films. Really amazing animation work.

hah, my husband just said almost the exact same thing:

"that 10 minute trailer was better than all 3 of the new movies combined"

"great story, great dialogue, superb visuals"

Ayu Sura · 07-20-2009, 10:51 AM

So far, from the wallpapers, looks like the classes might include trooper, smuggler and bounty hunter

Edav Nomad · 07-20-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayu Sura

So far, from the wallpapers, looks like the classes might include trooper, smuggler and bounty hunter

Below is a list of the classes that have been revealed and through that you can get descriptions and even some brief videos of them in action.

Star Wars: The Old Republic | HOLONET

Edav Nomad · 08-19-2009, 01:49 PM

I think I found the class I'll be: The Sith Warrior.

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GameSpot: Our next profession to discuss is the Sith Warrior, which we believe was shown at this year's E3. Give us an overview of this class.

James Ohlen: At E3, we did show off a Sith, and today, we are revealing that the Sith that was shown at E3 was specifically the Sith Warrior. Darth Vader was the primary inspiration for the this character class. The Sith Warrior is a heavily armored Force user driven by darkness and rage. He depends more on overpowering his opponents with martial skills than Force powers but often uses iconic powers, such as [the] Force choke. His story revolves around hunting down and crushing the enemies of the Empire, though sometimes, he is given the task of corrupting--rather than destroying--an enemy.

GS: The Sith Warrior is clearly intended to be a combat class. Tell us about this character's role in battle. For instance, of all the characters we've seen revealed so far, this seems to be the closest to a playable character from the offline Knights of the Old Republic games, specifically, a dark-side-specialized Force-sensitive fighter.

Emmanuel Lusinchi: The Sith Warrior is a frontline fighter who aggressively uses the Force to augment his destructive power. As such, the character does have elements in common with melee-centric classes from the two Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic games. Depending on whether players develop their characters toward pure damage or toward a balanced offense and defense, a warrior can go toe-to-toe against the strongest enemy in the room or take apart a whole mob of lesser foes.

GS: Aside from using the weapon to slice through droids and enemy soldiers, what other lightsaber-based abilities will this character have?

EL: While Jedi use flowing and elegant lightsaber forms, the Sith Warrior's attacks are all about uncontrollable rage and the overwhelming use of force. Impale, a gratuitously brutal and generally downright lethal attack, is a good example of the Sith Warrior's powers. The ability is what we call a "spender." The character can use it only once he has whipped himself into a fine rage, typically in the middle of a fight. Since such devastating power would be wasted on an already-wounded enemy, the smart warrior prefers to unleash it on a fresh attacker for, under the right circumstances, an instant kill. Also, I find that impale is a very satisfying way to finish a long fight against a powerful foe.

GS: We understand that the character will be able to dual-wield lightsabers (as shown at E3). How will that affect the character's performance in battle? Will there be different skill trees for different weapon styles (one weapon, two weapon, and so on) like in the KOTOR games?

EL: While we are not quite ready to talk about the specifics of the progression system at this time, I can say that dual-wielding both increases the character's offensive power and opens up certain dual-wielding-only abilities. However, dual-wielding comes with a trade-off, and those who do not go down that path excel in other ways.

GS: Even though traditional Star Wars imagery places both Jedi and Sith in long, flowing robes, it sounds like the Sith Warrior isn't afraid to don heavy armor--even experimental stuff. How does the concept of a Sith wearing heavy armor fit into the universe proper? Can you give some examples of established Sith characters who kit themselves out this way?

JO: Darth Vader is the most famous example of a Sith wearing armor. While Vader's armor was really a life support suit, we felt that wearing armor was an iconic part of the class, especially if we were going to [emulate] Vader. There are other examples of Sith wearing armor in Star Wars fiction (Exar Kun, Darth Krayt, Darth Bane). Even Obi-Wan from Clone Wars wears armor.

GS: In addition to using combat-focused Force powers and being a ferocious fighter, it sounds like this profession has other abilities that make it a natural leader in battle. Do these take the form of party-based "buff" abilities that strengthen the whole group? How do these powers work?

EL: Well, I might have to disappoint you here, but the way the Sith Warrior leads is by physically hurling himself ahead of his group and into the fray, not by sprinkling around touchy-feely buffs for his buddies. That's just not his style. Although, if his refrains from Force choking his groupmates, does that count as a buff?

GS: Given the heavy armor, lightsaber abilities, and Force powers, how would you characterize the class in the parlance of what people expect from massively multiplayer characters? What kind of player will be most attracted to playing this profession?

JO: Players who enjoy being in front of the fight and deflecting enemy attacks will enjoy the Sith Warrior, as well as those who prefer dishing out loads of damage. I know those are two very different roles, but there are certain choices that a Sith Warrior can make that will specialize him in one form of combat over the other. We'll be talking more about that in the future.

GS: At E3, we saw the Sith Warrior take part in the game's multiplayer dialogue system. Given that the profession is basically a ruthless, power-hungry sort--yet the game will have heavy story elements, including branching dialogue--how will the game account for different choices made by different players? How will players be encouraged to role-play as this sort of character without feeling hedged in by limited choices?

JO: Star Wars: The Old Republic allows players to make moral choices, whether they are a Jedi serving the Republic or a Sith Warrior serving the Empire. The story of this character is written with the assumption that players will faithfully serve the Empire and perform their missions ruthlessly. However, there are many choices where players can choose to resist the temptations of the dark side and try to minimize the suffering that their missions might cause. Because the Sith Warrior is a servant of the Empire, he must perform his acts of compassion carefully. He might tell someone he was ordered to kill to get off-world and never return, thus completing his mission in the eyes of his master but without murdering someone who didn't particularly deserve it.

GS: Finally, is there anything else you'd like to add about the Sith Warrior or about Star Wars: The Old Republic?

EL: This was the first character we built, and in many ways, he is still our yardstick for all the other classes. I would not say playing this character is good clean fun because neither "good" nor "clean" is an appropriate term, but he delivers a visceral and satisfying experience. To quote a line from another venerable story: If you think that what's best in life is to crush your enemies and see them driven before you, you should definitely consider playing a Sith Warrior.

JO: Star Wars: The Old Republic will be the first game that allows players to live the fantasy of being someone like Darth Vader. Whether you like engaging in epic lightsaber duels, choking subordinates who fail to do your bidding, or hunting down and corrupting the best and brightest of the Jedi Order, Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you do it.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Updated Q&A - The Sith Warrior - PC News at GameSpot

Lianne Marten · 08-20-2009, 05:44 AM

While I do love Jedi and Sith and force powers, lightsabers, etc, i'm seriously considering the Smuggler or Bounty Hunter classes. The cover system and how they described their various roles outside of combat sounded really interesting, plus it's always fun to shoot a Jedi in the back while he's fighting someone he thinks is more dangerous.

Eirik · 08-20-2009, 07:06 AM

I think I'll be a bounty hunter too. I'll definitely get a jedi alt though.

Edav Nomad · 08-26-2009, 02:47 PM

It looks like there could be player housing in the game.

Player Housing a Major Possibility? | Darth Hater

Edav Nomad · 09-06-2009, 01:22 AM

I'm almost willing to bet that another Sith class will be the "Imperial Spy."

Latest lore update for The Old Republic chronicles shadowy Imperial spies - Massively

Edav Nomad · 09-06-2009, 10:07 PM

YouTube - Coruscant PAX Trailer - SWTOR - Darth Hater

There will also be a Sith version of the Trooper.

PAX 2009: More info from Star Wars: The Old Republic presentation

Colette Meiji · 09-12-2009, 10:37 AM

any rough idea of release date on this game?

I really like most of the other Bioware RPG stuff - it sounds like it will be a lot of fun.

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Lianne Marten Cheese Baron It's a brand new day, the sun is high. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: All the birds are singing that you're gonna die. Posts: 1,478 My Mood: SL Join Date: 5/6/2004	The Old Republic: Jedi vs. Sith If you're not already excited about this game, perhaps this new cinematic will help. Star Wars: The Old Republic Video Game, E3 09: Jedi Vs Sith Cinematic HD \| Game Trailers & Videos \| GameTrailers.com __________________ I hope that whoever you are, you escape this place. I hope that the world turns and that things get better. But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you that even though I do not know you, even though I may never meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, or kiss you... I love you. With all my heart, I love you. -Valerie

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Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,326 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	That looks great and I just read that the game is fully voiced. __________________

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Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,326 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	There is now a developer diary about the voice work in the game. I wonder how huge the install will be? Star Wars: The Old Republic documentary shows voice work, gameplay

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Eirik Anarch I hate you Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Occupied People's Republic of Flanders Posts: 2,991 My Mood: SL Join Date: May 2007 XBOX Leaderboard: 19^th	LOL. "Can you do like the Darth Maul thing AND the Welsh thing?" That's IMO the best quote from the video. I want to play a Welsh Darth Maul!! __________________ Visca Catalunya! - Gora Euskal Herria! - Viva Galiza! - Visca Occitània! - Bevet Breizh! - Alba gu brath! - Erin go bragh! - Cymru am byth! - Leve Vlaanderen!

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Ceiri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	I just hope the Sith aren't the petty evil take-lollipops-from-babies-and-kick-homeless-people types they were in the KOTOR games. I'd like to see a more robust morality set in this game.

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Ayu Sura nom nom nom zombified Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: under the sea Posts: 3,801 My Mood:	So far, from the wallpapers, looks like the classes might include trooper, smuggler and bounty hunter

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Lianne Marten Cheese Baron It's a brand new day, the sun is high. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: All the birds are singing that you're gonna die. Posts: 1,478 My Mood: SL Join Date: 5/6/2004	While I do love Jedi and Sith and force powers, lightsabers, etc, i'm seriously considering the Smuggler or Bounty Hunter classes. The cover system and how they described their various roles outside of combat sounded really interesting, plus it's always fun to shoot a Jedi in the back while he's fighting someone he thinks is more dangerous.

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Eirik Anarch I hate you Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Occupied People's Republic of Flanders Posts: 2,991 My Mood: SL Join Date: May 2007 XBOX Leaderboard: 19^th	I think I'll be a bounty hunter too. I'll definitely get a jedi alt though.

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Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,326 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	It looks like there could be player housing in the game. Player Housing a Major Possibility? \| Darth Hater

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Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,326 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	I'm almost willing to bet that another Sith class will be the "Imperial Spy." Latest lore update for The Old Republic chronicles shadowy Imperial spies - Massively

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