SentinelDranoel Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Heh. That's like trying to explain how to get the unstoppable force to move the immovable object. heh, good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Scythe Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 That or STO. I'm sure there are many others that have better character creation than this one. Heck, the newest version of the Hero Engine has better options than we see now. The current creator for SWTOR is a pile. Yet it is currently functional and not overwhelming for new players and can be changed down the line!!! Also not a game breaking issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohkai Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Heh. That's like trying to explain how to get the unstoppable force to move the immovable object. I salute you sir. You made me laugh SO loud it scared my dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohkai Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Somehow I find it highly doubtful this is a true story. The force is NOT strong with you. This most surely IS a true story, but if you do not believe me... I really don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohkai Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 MMOs are likely far more educational and less brain damaging than anything they'd find on TV these days. I agree, at least he's using real time critical thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosalion Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Yeh it bothered me too, pretty much at no point in the game does my jedi/sith actually feel like a jedi/sith. They cant jump high at all, they take huge amounts of fall damage from even pathetic drops, they're incredibly weak compared to most npc's and bosses.. having 4 jedi hit some boss for 10 minutes to take him down doesnt make u feel very powerful, my marauder has practically no 'traditional' force powers (force push/pull, lightning etc). But all that being said it comes down to balance and gameplay, and those things (should) always trump anything else. I only wish gameplay trumped 'story' in many of the more restrictive areas than it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztee Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I agree, at least he's using real time critical thinking Or he could be learning a second language, playing an instrument or participating in some sport - you know, that cultural character building stuff. I can’t tell you how to raise your child, but I can freely comment on how disturbing I find this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohkai Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) We have one, but so far (at level 35) it's useless with the exception of one attack. We can't use it to jump or fly. Oh, we can float off the ground for a couple of seconds as we vent heat too. Ironic, when you figure that rockets generate heat, they don't disperse it. Actually; if I'm not totally mistaken, rockets produce and vent the heat generated by the combustion of a fuel and air mixture which is a dispersment of ecxess heat and energy. This venting process is then chaneled into a "choke" shaped vent to create thrust. I could be wrong but I'll let the real rocket scientists answer that. Edited February 28, 2012 by Rohkai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 "They don't add this **** in mmo's" thats what you said to your son, my response "Yes they do buddy, but the people at BioWare are to lazy, look at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmzZAToiYE this is WoW, go play WoW buddy, let me play SWTOR bymyself, is it too hard to &^$#'ing ask!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohkai Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Or he could be learning a second language, playing an instrument or participating in some sport - you know, that cultural character building stuff. I can’t tell you how to raise your child, but I can freely comment on how disturbing I find this. I pay 15k a year for that ****, What we do on our off time is exactly that. Off time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkiePiePower Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 God forbid a kid play a video game in his free time. It's not disturbing, more parents need to loosen the choke collar they have around their children's necks. They'll be fine. I'm glad my parents weren't so crazy thinking they're 'protecting' me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinthinner Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 7 year olds should not be playing MMOs. yuppers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 To all the people saying MMO's are not doing good for 7 year olds, here is my response: 1. Kid doesn't do drugs2. Doesn't get girls pregnant at 163. Doesn't end up on Jersey Shore4. Has good grammar.5. Fat (Rich ladys like fat guys)6. Good hand eye coordination7. Is smarter8. Learns trash talking9. Social skills10. Has a better chance to get a job (If you play a MMO for two hours before a job interview, you have a 40% better chance to get employed) Sooo yeah, 7 year old playing an mmo is a good thing, not only will he learn the above skills, he will also learn about stuff beforehand so he doesn't end up as a bad kid. How do I know this? My life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idunhavaname Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Force leap is jumping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Scythe Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am on the fence as to what age a child should be allowed to play video games or even on the internet. My theory is as long as they are supervised and the game/net does not overtake their entire life then it should not be an issue. Would I ever let my child play an online game or an a game I found age inappropriate? Hell no! I have watched a 7 year old lose his PC privileges removed because he watched **** online. He is no longer allowed to use a PC out of sight of his mom! All children should be supervised on the internet and playing games... internet and games are only bad if the parenting is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daluu Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Balance?? Yea this game is totally balanced. Regardless, BH/Trooper could have jet packs and IA/Smuggler have grappling hook. Now was that so hard to come up with?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIII-IIII-IIII Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 That's probably not the ideal hobby to be letting your son, at 7, play an MMO. Just sayin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkingDinosaur Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ask your son if he ever played SWG. The jump in that game was so amazing it puts modern day games to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akirator Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 To all the people saying MMO's are not doing good for 7 year olds, here is my response: 1. Kid doesn't do drugs 2. Doesn't get girls pregnant at 16 3. Doesn't end up on Jersey Shore 4. Has good grammar. 5. Fat (Rich ladys like fat guys) 6. Good hand eye coordination 7. Is smarter 8. Learns trash talking 9. Social skills 10. Has a better chance to get a job (If you play a MMO for two hours before a job interview, you have a 40% better chance to get employed) Sooo yeah, 7 year old playing an mmo is a good thing, not only will he learn the above skills, he will also learn about stuff beforehand so he doesn't end up as a bad kid. How do I know this? My life. While I agree letting young kids play MMOs isnt a bad thing, only half of the things on that list have any direct relationship to playing video games. And are you seriously saying being fat is a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifrinn Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) What kind of person lets their 7yo play a sith? I'm stunned at the idea of that. Playing an MMO is fine there are plenty of MMOs out there that would be age appropriate for a 7yo, but the sith in this game is not. Edited February 28, 2012 by ifrinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylla Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Which is YOUR OPINION. I fully intend to let my twin boys play SWTOR at age 7 and have their own computers by age 12 so they can play with mommy and daddy. Furthermore, I started playing MMORPG's when I was 12. I learned teamwork, social skills that I didnt learn on the school yard, as well as a lot of math. I was adding/ multiplying and deviding huge numbers back then without a calculator because in Ultima Online, I ran multiple businesses. MORPG's do nothing but teach, it all relys heavily on the parents to what the MMORPG teaches their children. My parents did not play however, my dad was very interested in what my businesses were and helped them grow until I was known throughout the whole server. My son's first MMO was UO. Hell it was MY first MMO as well. He started about 8 years old and by 9 he was putting together his own websites. My son turned 25 last December. He is currently playing WoW as an avid Rper (until I can get his computer purchased and sent to him, hehe late birthday present) wherein he will join us here in ToR. Needless to say he is almost giggling like a schoolgirl over the idea. His love of RP is also what inspired him to write fiction, which, like mom here, is what he does. I agree about MMO's can teach a lot to kids. It's just up to the parents to mediate. As parents, we should be doing that regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 While I agree letting young kids play MMOs isnt a bad thing, only half of the things on that list have any direct relationship to playing video games. And are you seriously saying being fat is a good thing? Not saying this in a mean way, but most people over 150 pounds are successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akirator Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Not saying this in a mean way, but most people over 150 pounds are successful. .....Correlation does not equal causation. You're saying that they are successful BECAUSE they are overweight? Unless you're a sumo wrestler or a football player I don't see any possible reason why being overweight will make you any more successful than someone who's not. Edit: And being over 150lbs does not mean you are overweight. It depends on your weight/height ratio*. *not sure if ratio is the right word, but i hope you know what I mean. Edited February 28, 2012 by Akirator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestinedChaos Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) WORDS WORDS WORDS -- I can’t tell you how to raise your child, but I can freely comment on how disturbing I find this. How is playing a Role-Playing game even remotely 'disturbing'? What *I* find 'disturbing' is how far you have a stick up your rear -- Why do you feel it necessary to vocalize your minority opinion about other peoples children and how they should raise them? How do you know that this person's child is not a well-rounded individual who participates many facets of 'cultural character building' (Hahaha get REAL. The child is 7!!!!!!!!!) If you ARE a parent... well... I feel for your children. They shouldn't have to grow up so 'rigidly'. I'm sure you were an angel who didn't play any games when you were a child -- right? How disturbing, eh? Edited February 28, 2012 by DestinedChaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotton Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Its really great how the OP's question has been compleatly lost on parenting, weight control, and morality. I find it really funny that some of this advice is found on a forum where folks beat on each other at the first chance presented. The world is a funny place:sul_confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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