That's a trick of the eye texture and a normal map. The mesh underneath is likely identical.

Just to make OP aware. Avast Antivirus flagged the poll site as a trojan.

I don't want either of those things.

Never ever ever...Evereverever change the combat system of an MMO in operation. SOE did that with SWG and the results were a disaster.

The only real limitation is how much work Bioware is willing to do. Technical limitations can always be overcome but there isn't much anyone can do about the "I don't wanna!" fault.

Perhaps. I really have little good to say about the current race selection so perhaps better to say nothing. Perhaps not. All I can really say about it is that I wholly disagree with those that say to buy up all the species that they release to show support for more. I say withhold paying for anything except what you want. Don't go buying whatever crap they puke out for the slim off-handed chance of getting offered something you want later. They'll either get the message or they won't.

Like my Sith Warrior saying how she's part of a proud Sith lineage when she's obviously a red-eyed smurf through and through? Stupid dialogue is already in the game.

I'm wondering if Bioware really researched the species that they DID add to TOR. For instance: There are no Sith Pureblood. They went extinct around 5500BBY during the great hyperspace war. All of the "Sith Purebloods" that are around now are hybrids and by this point few of those physical features would remain. For Twi'leks, they favor obesity to being slim because to them obesity is a sign of affluence and wealth. Guess for them, being fat is awesome. Also there are two distinct subspecies of Twi'lek based on skin color. Shades of blue are Rutian while shades of red are a mutation called Lethan and are supposed to be exceptionally rare. Chiss don't have an adolescent stage in their development (or rather a very short one), meaning that it's not uncommon for that twenty year old looking Chiss to actually be more like 12 or 13. About 90% of the Cathar were slaughtered by the Mandaloreans. I doubt they would be very favorable to the Mandaloreans during this time period or to humans in general. I wonder why these little tidbits from the lore weren't touched on.

By and large the empire hates aliens but thy have use for them. Especially in Imperial Intelligence. If I remember correctly one of the important npcs in Intel is a Duros.

Ah I see. So poor planning and lack of forethought be the Bioware head shed. That's becoming something of a recurring theme.

Being someone who doesn't care one bit about romance options I have to ask. Why are they not romanceable? I find that limitation to be particularly ridiculous and close-minded. Also what is this magic tech you speak of? An if - then - else statement?

SOE were every bit as dickish and greedy as EA. If the game wasn't profitable it would have shutdown long before it did. Thankfully SOE is gone. Anyway, what reports are you referring to about the game's population?

You're most likely correct and it's unfortunate that EA is such a **** bag company.

Thinking about things. I think it would be good to conclude SWTOR. Hear me out. I don't mean a full on shutdown but rather a re-launch. Havr the original and new game existing side by side for a while. Migrate existing content and systems to a new engine and address many of the fundamental system flaws plaguing this game. Have the re-launch accompanied by a new series of stories and bring people over from TOR to the new game with character transfers. After x amount of time retire the old SWTOR. Starting out Bioware was clueless about making MMOs and made some bone headed decisions (Hero engine alpha anyone?) Now I would bet they would be better equipped in the experience department to do a much better job.

I know what an mmo is. No need for the hostile attitude. I'm just stating that it is a possibility, however unlikely. Some people get so pointlessly sensitive.

Possible but unlikely is that they will conclude the story here and then start riding the profits to develop a sequel In a new time period. Goodness knows this game has some fundamental flags that can't be fixed and it would give them an excuse to start over.

Afraid I am going to have to speak counter to everyone else in the thread. I have been unguided since the day this game launched and will remain that way. I have no problem with socializing or getting a feeling of community, I just politely decline requests to join some random guild or flat out decline the pop ups when they show up. Do not feel pressured to join a guild at all. There is no requirement to especially if you have no desire for raiding. You will not be missing anything of any real substance. Make friends on your server and just enjoy yourself.

Yes they did make the rules. One of which is to keep out of areas you're not supposed to be in. It's not that difficult and really no one has room to complain when they get smacked for breaking those rules. It would certainly deter any further misbehavior by people using exploits and amuse me to no end.

In this game, their story will always trump gameplay. Always. I mean story IS the big selling point.

Relevant....maybe. Anyway, I think people are taking the whole thing too seriously. Bioware has said what they're going to do so let them do it.

Corporate sponsorship would give the game a little financial boost. "This blasted burning landscape sponsored by Kingsford! The charcoal for the discerning Sith Lord."

The should've hired Michael Bell from the beginning.

I am Jack's total lack of surprise.

Do keep in mind that f2p-ers have limited credit funds even with escrow. Don't over price yourself and you can make bank.

I do miss the days of XP loss and corpse runs for the loser.