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Posted: Nov 22nd 2009 7:23PM ultimateq said

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WTF, I said WoW, I meant SWG. /wrist. Let me die now.
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Posted: Nov 22nd 2009 7:39PM beskar said

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Rubi, you should work on your article headlines. That headline is too marketing driven... sounds like it's off a press release. Now, it might well not be, but it SOUNDS like it. Don't hive these bastards an inch. Report the news like a real journalist -- and that extends to headlines.

Posted: Nov 22nd 2009 11:48PM RogueJedi86 said

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Just because you're bitter about SWG doesn't mean the article can't speak positively of SWG. The game really isn't that bad now. It only seems bad because a lot of you people can't let the past die. The game has spent 80% of it lifespan under the NGE, obviously it hasn't died yet, and obviously all the bitching about the NGE hasn't changed anything either.
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Posted: Nov 22nd 2009 11:51PM beskar said

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You've obviously missed the point of what I said. Let me try and be clearer: It's about QUALITY journalism. The actual topic is irrelevant. It's a comment on the style of headline used. Go back and read what I said. I can't believe I'm actually having to spell this out.

Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 1:50AM RogueJedi86 said

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So what would make this better to you? If they acted like everyone else and said "SWG sucks, but they have a wheel vehicle if you buy it on Steam, though why would you want to because LOLNGE."? Some people still love SWG, and news sites do need to be unbiased about games. If this site was nothing but "lol this game sucks and that game rocks", it'd be boring.
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Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 1:52AM beskar said

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Again, you've missed the point of what I said. Where have I even identified myself as a SWG player, let alone having an opinion one way or the other on it? You're quite a weird dude. You're assuming an awful lot about a topic I'm not even talking about.

Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 3:45AM RogueJedi86 said

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Okay then, how would you have worded this article and its title? Just curious.
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Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 4:25AM (Unverified) said

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Just let it slide bro, it's not worth the energy to reason with the fanboys. Discussing journalistic excellence with them is just pearls before the swine
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Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 7:36AM Starry said

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I would suggest potential players to try SWG via the free trial before investing in the game, but for those who want to take the $9.99 gamble, they face a minimal loss. The game has currently closed half the servers and more than half the remaining servers are bleeding subs. The new 'shiny' in-game vehicle and the $9.99 price tag may attract some players, but it is going to take a lot more to actually retain them. This promotion seems to be more of a disguised RMT special for the current playerbase.

Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 8:10AM swarmofcats said

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Or spend 15 minutes browsing the official forums. Whenever I get tempted to give SWG another go I just go visit the forums. The game's community has a very Romper Room feel to it and I immediately stop any considerations I had of returning.
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Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 11:04AM (Unverified) said

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I love the constant myopic comments that every SWG article gets.

If all the crybabies have actually taken the time to set up the game right, get their gear up to standard, then they would see that it is a fun game. Most people can't get over the pre-cu, and move on with their lives.

I played pre-cu non-stop
Left for WoW
Came back during the CU(it was fun like a new game)
Left when the NGE came out
Came back again(again it was like learning a new game)

It's still the best sandbox MMO out there. The PvP is fun. If you want canned content go play WoW IMO. But if you want a player driven game then at least give it a shot.

The wheel bike is fun as hell BTW. It was worth 9 dollars. Makes me think about RMT. And honestly, i'm fine with it.

Posted: Nov 23rd 2009 1:00PM Zantom said

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SWG is the MMO I keep coming back to and enjoying more and more. It has the most complex non-combat game out there and space real time fighting in an MMO is very fun and unique. What SOE did with the NGE was insane and terrible, however, the dev team has done a lot to mitigate that damage and I believe they have learned their lesson. Notwithstanding its issues, the graphic engine has kept up very well with the times. In my opinion the character models in this game are still the best of any game out there (including the modern ones). If you don't believe me watch the complex dancing that is possible with an entertainer.

If you are bored or want to give it a try while waiting for TOR to come out, now is the best time. Just role on Starsider or something heavy so you have a lot of people to play with.

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