rastamanman Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very predictable interview... I expected more, this is much like an interview by GameSpot, IGN or mmorpg.com, basically no substance for anyone who isn't a complete novice to MMO Gaming. Does not address any crucial issues or ask any tough questions but simply follows a script of favorable questions for pre-determined answers. Very lame... I was under the impression totalbiscuit was a decent player who understood the "higher level" aspects and would ask questions accordingly. he pretty much sold out imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantragk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That interview was so dry and boring. Sounded like the dev had no idea what he was talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipwndk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It's pretty clear that Gabe had specific instructions about what he is allowed to talk about. No surprise that some topic weren't covered. That is how it works. It is a company that wants to gain revenue. I think it was interesting to hear that balance is a concern that was given great thought to early in development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleekit Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) 1. TB doesn't really play swtor. 2. He is not going to ask question that he know he will not get answers to. Also it is a bad idea to piss people that you are interviewing.1. yes he does. he plays a Powertech Bounty Hunter alongside his wife who's a lightside Inquisitor the TWO AND A HALF HOUR podcast they did with jesse cox more than reveals the fact they actually play the game Edited January 25, 2012 by Sleekit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danatharia Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Lol. It is okay to dislike things people, but don't be such uptight ***** about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotof Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great interview. To all the haters: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcore Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 1. TB doesn't really play swtor. 2. He is not going to ask question that he know he will not get answers to. Also it is a bad idea to piss off people that you are interviewing. On the second point, the fear of upsetting the person you interview is the hallmark of a bad interviewer imo. This severely limits the interviewers potential to ask tough, substance rich and interesting questions. Because of this, the interview felt more like just another PR stunt, Bioware circle ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 On the second point, the fear of upsetting the person you interview is the hallmark of a bad interviewer imo. This severely limits the interviewers potential to ask tough, substance rich and interesting questions. Because of this, the interview felt more like just another PR stunt, Bioware circle ****. You've read the reddit interview with Stephen Reid, right? Why ask questions that will only be answered with "We can't talk about that yet". I understand wanting more new info, but if BioWare really wants us to know about something new, it won't be from a random interview with Totalbiscuit, it will be on the main SWTOR.com front page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaara Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Because of this, the interview felt more like just another PR stunt, Bioware circle ****. Pretty much what I thought it would be. I feel much better knowing I didn't waste my time watching a pointless video of information we probably already knew. Bioware is pretty good at talking but actions speak much louder than words. I'm still waiting on the action part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHeissi Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) On the second point, the fear of upsetting the person you interview is the hallmark of a bad interviewer imo. This severely limits the interviewers potential to ask tough, substance rich and interesting questions. Because of this, the interview felt more like just another PR stunt, Bioware circle ****. The interviewer can asks what he wants and the developer could say what he wants, that still does not mean that this interview is going to be allowed to be published. Edited January 25, 2012 by GHeissi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcore Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I should say, though I may seem to be very negative and certainly very critical but that is simply because I am very honest naturally and try to be as objective as possible, always.... I do like Gabe quite a lot and think he's very competent, someone who I think I could have a very interesting conversation with (and would love to). So Gabe, does a good job nonetheless here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcore Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The interviewer can asks what he wants and the developer could say what he wants, that still does not mean that this interview is going to be allowed to be published. That is why you have preconditions and agreements preventing blocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHeissi Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I should say, though I may seem to be very negative and certainly very critical but that is simply because I am very honest naturally and try to be as objective as possible, always.... I do like Gabe quite a lot and think he's very competent, someone who I think I could have a very interesting conversation with (and would love to). So Gabe, does a good job nonetheless here... Of course. But because of PR "we" will only get filtered informations. That is why you have preconditions and agreements preventing blocks Just compare the size of TB's and BW's target audience. Edited January 25, 2012 by GHeissi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incendergel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) It could have been asked (it wasn't) and it could have been answers (it wasn't but it also wasn't asked) about their thoughts on Ilum and win trading. Everything else more or less that was asked 99% of the player base already knows is in the works. That is, unless you are new to the MMO space. The "official" retail client is only a month old if you picked it up day one. Pre-order head start maybe add a few days. Warzone brackets and why they didn't go live (50's with their own, etc) again is common sense. Not enough people to fill them (/rollseyes). Class balance - again, game doesn't have enough of a end game population level to know the pulse - duh. Minor or known growning pains are one thing. Cheating and exploits are another. These are the things that ruin MMO's. Look at AoC. Look at Aion. Hell, look at Warhammer. Swtor needs something to or a reason to play it rather than the "other" mmo which has more years of content and balance (regardless if you like it or not). It needs a strong pvp presence right out of the gate otherwise it is the same thing with a different skin. And people are tired of that. Don't believe it - look at some of the other MMO's subscription figures or soon to be F2P. People will spend money regardless of the current mess in the world. Entertainment is worth it - it is a place where people can escape reality. No worry, no fear, just simple bliss. Edited January 25, 2012 by Incendergel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavens_Night Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It's pretty clear that Gabe had specific instructions about what he is allowed to talk about. No surprise that some topic weren't covered. This is how all interviews are conducted. That's normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokai Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 to all morons out there... TB asks questions most of us were curious about in this interview, and frankly stuff we wanted to know. TB does in fact give opinions but he uses logic, and experience and tries to be as objective as possible and he never made any other claim then that. All that said... he asked all major questions most of us wanted to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kourage Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Transcript? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baizak Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 to all morons out there... TB asks questions most of us were curious about in this interview, and frankly stuff we wanted to know. TB does in fact give opinions but he uses logic, and experience and tries to be as objective as possible and he never made any other claim then that. All that said... he asked all major questions most of us wanted to know ^This^ +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSabreth Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 thank you for sharing that link it was a wonderful interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalPrime Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Come on guys, if you dont like TB, move on. You dont have to post insults and why you are jealous of his career. Just move on, if you want to listen and discuss the points he makes. Do so, but why stoop to a childish jealous level and insult the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameirus Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 to all morons out there... TB asks questions most of us were curious about in this interview, and frankly stuff we wanted to know. TB does in fact give opinions but he uses logic, and experience and tries to be as objective as possible and he never made any other claim then that. All that said... he asked all major questions most of us wanted to know yep, its actually one of the more useful SWTOR information pieces to have come out. He's pretty annoying, and that whole "I dont raid but am quitting wow because a raid has been nerfed serveral months after it was released" BS kind of made me think he's a pratt. But this interview is pretty good really. Of course he cant ask "why does swtor suck balls??" because the interviewee would just leave. He does his best and gets some relevant information. He is a fairly crap gamer though, but I suppose those vids of him "pvp'ing" are pretty funny to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaintedSquirrel Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 TB is popular because he got a Cataclysm beta invite. Get over it, move on. Watch him or don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackobite Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Iv seen TB in pvp video, in swtor in fact, he reminds me of me "Watch out for the flames, oo hes just knocked me back into the flames, now Im dead" I wouldnt take him too seriously, its just entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiam Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I understand wanting more new info, but if BioWare really wants us to know about something new, it won't be from a random interview with Totalbiscuit, it will be on the main SWTOR.com front page. No, just like every other major thing about the game, we heard it from someone that asked SR a question on Twitter. Sad that most info about the game comes from SR on twitter instead of them using the "Official" forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanotech Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 2. He is not going to ask question that he know he will not get answers to. Also it is a bad idea to piss off people that you are interviewing. Actually, it works the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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