Hi, I am trying to initialize the game right now, and after I log in I am stuck at the kotfe loading screen. I never had any issues with the game, my drivers are up to date and the client runs with administrators rights. It just happened. Is there a maintenance operation going on or is it my client ?

It's not despair, it's outrage. And disappointment. If you don't want to put any effort into your craft, it's fine. But do not get us involved in that. Comps gearing and stats, play styles need to be reinstated. Period. There is literally not one valid argument in favor of that system so far.

Yes no matter how eloquent your response is, there is no way to defend such a bad decision. I am tired of letting this new generation of players (I'm only 25 but I can see a difference in behaviors) dictate how we should play rpgs. And therefore dumbing down mechanics. NO BIOWARE. NO.

The comps are avatars just like you. They require the same things rp wise and stats is a big thing that separates the great from the mediocre. Bioware just killed swtor. Hopefully they will realize it before it's too late.

I totally agree, I never voiced my opinions prior to this 4.0 and this update is just a total failure. All the heroics are now available, there is no more challenge, no more surprise. Every bit of the side stories are compromised etc...this is not a proper MMORPG anymore.

Bump. Let's make a change.

It's sad that we are getting to this.

You don't need nerfs, you just need to go back to the pre 4.0 comp systems, and stop sabotaging this game.

I agree with the op. This system is wrong in so many ways. Unbalanced groups, all the fps accessible at any lvl etc...just one of the worst game design decisions. By basically switching to unbalanced groups, you are discouraging players to build healers and tanks and these kolto tanks are killing the boss mechanics. Swtor is becoming an expensive interactive movie and I am unsubbing if it'll remain the same in a few weeks.

This is crazy.

No it's role-playing, it's bigger than me.

And I use to be able to customize my skills tree as well. We accepted this but this is going too far.

The level sync breaks the game in more than 12 different ways. Immersion, rp, exploration etc...

Bump.

So in their effort to push the 4.0 update, Bioware now ONLY offers tactical flashpoints with UNBALANCED groups (most of the time full dps) and access to certain flashpoints that shouldn't be on our list YET (which spoils everything, considering the fps are tied to the story, and I am aware that you can refine it but still). Did you guys at Bioware ever consider that it wouldn't be the brightest idea ever ? What is wrong with this new 4.0 direction ? First you remove the comp gearing, then you introduce the level sync system, and now this. Are you trying to voluntarily sabotage the game so the shareholders could move on a new product ? Do you realize that you just killed the flashpoints concept ? Can a rep explain why we are going through all these terrible changes ?

This.

To be more specific, other adaptive gear. Mods etc....The only argument I am seeing is "now I can gear my comps and chars easily". Do you realize the gravity of the situation (I am aware it's a game) ? This new generation *shake my head*

It hurts it because we aren't able to customize their stats and gain power through gearing, which is a rpg fundamental. So far I haven't seen any valid arguments in favor of this system but laziness.

I totally agree.

I heard about that 192 gear but it still hurts the rpg aspect of the game and this is why we sub at first. It doesn't matter how many comps you carry, if you are experienced it is fun to gear them all.

Or simply go back to the pre 4.0 system, that was perfectly fine.

You are probably one of the only ones that likes it. Most of us like to put an extra effort into our craft and grind. I don't see how laziness can be fun.

This. This is my biggest concern.

Another issue is economical, as the demand for companions gear is going to drop drastically and a lot of players and sectors will get hurt in the process. I just don't understand.

Overall the way the companions aspect of the game has been handled is catastrophic. Hopefully the developers will pay attention to our feedbacks.