RamzaBehoulve Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I would have played the story offline. Too late now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghaiana Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'm glad Bioware dared to bring their concept of games online really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairMagpie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Let's assume it already would be like this today: - you would need to keep your local server and client constantly updated, the server is updated more frequently than the client. So that would be quite some traffic. - you would also require the assets for both (again: traffic) - you would require the system requirements as well (additional costs on user side) as you would have to emulate an entire server system structure on one single system. It would also require a different licensing concept and you would have to make sure that the software cannot be altered to provide anything more than a local connection. I a pretty sure I have left out many deeper architectural aspects. Easier and cheaper to have KOTOR3 based on your SW:TOR character by comparison Edited February 4, 2012 by ArmchairMagpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustTed Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 If the dev is adding new single player content, why wouldn't you pay a small monthly fee? Why would they add single player content for their MMO? This just reverses all the priorities that this game (Again, a multiplayer, MMORPG) should have. This idea is silly. Besides, I don't pay for an MMORPG for new content. We'll wind up paying for expansions anyway with way more content than any patch. No, I pay for MMORPGs because I understand that there's an impressive infrastructure behind all of them, and that's expensive. You don't need a data center for a single player game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zirithil Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 No i would not. I have more single player games on my to-play list than I will probably ever will have time or energy to plow through. This game does not live up to the quality/standards of a single player game, not even remotely close. Playing the offline version would be insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordiMordi Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 this game is online??? wasnt aware of it either :> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAgeOrgins Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 As much as I wish they made this game SOLO RPG. It's not and the way the game is designed. (Early Stages 1-10) and the fact that you sometimes need help in beating that elite that seem's to be two levels higher then you this cannot be done. Oh how I wished they made KOTR 3. It would have been released sooner and I would have enjoyed it more. The idea of the MMO is good in theory. However to actually bring a game and make it more interactive. It just wasn't thought through. I hate having to walk across the map 45 minutes to get to one zone. Even though General Chat is filled with trolls it's still better then being alone. The way this game is set up "go kill x amount of mobs" Just makes me want to re-install dragon age orgins and play it from the start. However I doubt very seriously they would allow two seperate play's. One offline and one online for a lower monthly fee. However long term's I don't know how this game will do. Even wow lost 2 million sub's in under a year last year. With their being no content there untill 2013 easy to perdict they will dip below the 10 million mark. Now with SWTOR. It's fun don't get me wrong. I love shooting blasting lighting and I even enjoy some warzone's but after a few months people that re-rolled may get bored. That's fine for 15 dollar's a month it's a good deal. I just think people were expecting something like guild wars 2 has. I watched a video of guild wars and it said quoting "Grinding is not acceptable to us. It's not fun" and they are right but yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izbehl Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 No, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyFreedom Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 How many folks here would like to play SWTOR as an offline game? Same stories, same world, just 0 players. Would you be happier playing it offline with no other players around? Would you do so if it only cost $5 per month to play offline instead of $15? (to cover the development of new content) The offline version is exactly what it should have been anyways. This game is not an MMo.. at least not one they should charge for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminova Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Why would they add single player content for their MMO? This just reverses all the priorities that this game (Again, a multiplayer, MMORPG) should have. This idea is silly. Besides, I don't pay for an MMORPG for new content. We'll wind up paying for expansions anyway with way more content than any patch. No, I pay for MMORPGs because I understand that there's an impressive infrastructure behind all of them, and that's expensive. You don't need a data center for a single player game. Except it's not strictly a single player game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezmondene Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 How many folks here would like to play SWTOR as an offline game? Same stories, same world, just 0 players. Would you be happier playing it offline with no other players around? Would you do so if it only cost $5 per month to play offline instead of $15? (to cover the development of new content) No, because without the online feature I wouldn't be able to play with an international group of guildies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kypp Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The offline version is exactly what it should have been anyways. This game is not an MMo.. at least not one they should charge for. So I guess WoW isn't an mmo either. I can get form 1-85 without grouping or talking to a single person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbanite Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 So I guess WoW isn't an mmo either. I can get form 1-85 without grouping or talking to a single person. this and AoC and LOTRO added to that list.. Have levelled toons in those games to max level without grouping either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyFreedom Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 So I guess WoW isn't an mmo either. I can get form 1-85 without grouping or talking to a single person. WoW is a piece of trash that is made for the common idiot. It shouldn't be referenced as an MMoRPG.. It is just a MMo bordering on farmville status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PjPablo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 WoW is a piece of trash that is made for the common idiot. It shouldn't be referenced as an MMoRPG.. It is just a MMo bordering on farmville status. If WOW is Farmville what's this? Checkers Online? Tic-Tac-Toe, the MMO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kypp Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 If WOW is Farmville what's this? Checkers Online? Tic-Tac-Toe, the MMO? I'd say this is something better since this game is alot better than WoW> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scandana Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Short answer- No. As much as I enjoy playing solo (or with my npc companion), I also derive a lot of joy playing with people I have never met, or even playing with my friends online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PjPablo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'd say this is something better since this game is alot better than WoW> That may be, but it sure isn't more difficult than WOW. And since WOW is pretty easy that says something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoll Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Why would I pay a monthly fee for an offline game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyFreedom Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Why would I pay a monthly fee for an offline game? Why would you pay a monthly fee for this game in its current state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminova Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Why would you pay a monthly fee for this game in its current state? Why would you do anything? Just stay in bed all day and sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrelle Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wow, I'm surprised at how many people wouldn't want to play an offline version for a lower monthly fee. I most definitely would. I think its a great concept. The world is heavily sharded and doesn't feel populated anyway, so there wouldn't be much difference from my perspective. They could allow for private servers, too, with a lower fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarian Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'd play it for a HIGHER monthly fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediJudoChopx Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Sure why not. When they patch Monday nights. Or if the net goes down. The latter is very rare for me but it would be nice to have the option. BTW I love how upset people get about something that would not effect them in anyway. OMG he wants to play it offline! That will so how ruin my online experience! lol Derp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristal Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 How many folks here would like to play SWTOR as an offline game? Same stories, same world, just 0 players. Would you be happier playing it offline with no other players around? Would you do so if it only cost $5 per month to play offline instead of $15? (to cover the development of new content) I already am... Well it feels like it at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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