Projawa Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) It won't. This game lost its chance to bring back players long ago. Sure, it will bring back some RPers but lets be honest what does housing really bring to the table to people who actually like PLAYING the game. I don't want to sit around decorating some stupid house in some game. I understand its what some people like but come on an entire expansion for something like this? The new Nightmare content being released is mediocre at best and will be cleared in the first week if not first day. There is no reason for those who have been playing the game for an extended amount of time to continue doing so. I really enjoy playing this game but there just isn't much left to keep the people who enjoy Op and challenging content around. We don't even have real flashpoints anymore due to tacticals becoming the focus, I mean come on. They probably have metrics that show players like yourself who are among the best of the best PVEers are a distinct minority and that most of their players are far more casual which is why Strongholds will appeal to a majority of the playerbase and at the same time help recycle older PVE content as people run them for trophies and other decorations. It's tricky finding a balance between trickle down approach that caters to the elite and making things accessible enough so that others aren't scared away but still want to chase that carrot. Edited June 3, 2014 by Projawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrillOG- Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 They probably have metrics that show players like yourself who are among the best of the best PVEers are a distinct minority and that most of their players are far more casual which is why Strongholds will appeal to a majority of the playerbase and at the same time help recycle older PVE content as people run them for trophies and other decorations. It's tricky finding a balance between trickle down approach that caters to the elite and making things accessible enough so that others aren't scared away but still want to chase that carrot. I agree its difficult to find a balance, and I don't mind them doing something like this for the more casual players to make them happy. But when I ask in stream if there are any plans for new ops and the answer I get is "Sure we'll eventually have new ops at some point in time" after its been what 8 months? I begin to question whether its even worth it to stick around. They are making a ton off of the cartel market and pushing out GSF/housing/other things so I would think that a new instance every 6 months is more than reasonable. At least make the Nightmare content challenging and take some time if we have to wait a year for it. I feel that pre-nerf DG is how the content should be all the time for a week or 3 after release. My guess is 3.0 we'll see a new op and that probably won't be until December at this rate. All I'm saying is it'd be nice to get some answers now and then as to what is going on with endgame content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroto Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I am getting more and more excited each time more info is released for the strongholds! However, I do see something in this video that makes me very sad. Nobody is sitting down!!!! Please Bioware add a couple of chairs that can be clicked on to sit down much like the ones in the personal starships. This feature should be one of the top priorities at least with the strongholds. Make this area a place to actually interact with and feel a part of not just someplace to walk around like a museum. Please add ability to interact with the furniture. P.S.Chair emotes really suck and feels like a short cut in the game that developers came up with because they didn't want to add the actual feature to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santay Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 THANK YOU!!! im with ya, they look nice but lets get some substance, like how you place items, where you store items you have not placed yet? Can you move them once placed? Recolor items? crafted items?how it is done. I was really exceited when housing was anounced, but the last to videos are quite boring, could we get a video with something new there, for example how placing objects or companions in strongholds will work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarfux Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Anybody else notice how the ship fly in to Coruscant was like the new fleet one and VERY detailed? It makes me see perhaps THAT planet's fly in thing is now going to be reworked and in time every single planet will have a new fly in that is more detailed and more drawn out to give you more ..feeling.. inside the game. I can't wait for this new feature though! Looks like they are putting a lot of work into this! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarfux Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 THANK YOU!!! im with ya, they look nice but lets get some substance, like how you place items, where you store items you have not placed yet? Can you move them once placed? Recolor items? crafted items?how it is done. When your questions are answered as we get closer to the release, prepare to be blown away ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUXs Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 is this going to be instanced? Have you seen wildstar housing that is REAL housing. Wildstar has impressive looking housing, but the graphics are so cartoonish that it makes the whole game crap imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries_cz Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Just wondering, anyone know what is the armor the female Jedi wears? The blue-gray one with cape...Looks like a pretty cool "off hours" look I would love to use on some of my characters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JattaGin Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I like what I just watched. I hope that I can put a lot of green plants in my house. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboynca Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Are those small moons orbiting Coruscant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SideshowPete Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 when are we actually going to get new content? Ops, flashpoints, or a new planet? I do not care about housing at all, and I am getting REALLY bored with this game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesixxpack Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) when are we actually going to get new content? Ops, flashpoints, or a new planet? I do not care about housing at all, and I am getting REALLY bored with this game.... I'm amazed your post hasn't been deleted yet. Lately I've posted in different forums mentioning stale content or "I'm bored" and they were yanked fairly quick. Maybe we should start off with "zomgwt*bbq I can't wait for this exciting new secret content to get here soon!!!!!". Edited June 5, 2014 by Joesixxpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries_cz Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 when are we actually going to get new content? Ops, flashpoints, or a new planet? I do not care about housing at all, and I am getting REALLY bored with this game.... You might not care, but lot of people care. It is impossible to develop full new content for all groups of players simultaneously. We are getting the "casino event" in 2.8 (this Tuesday, IIRC) and possibly something more that was not teased on PTS (like the next chapter of Forged Alliances, but probably not). Also, if you are burned out, there is nothing easier than to take a short break (like a month or so). The game will still be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletBlaze Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 when are we actually going to get new content? Ops, flashpoints, or a new planet? I do not care about housing at all, and I am getting REALLY bored with this game.... I care and so does my guild. And we are not bored with the game and we have been here since launch. There are still things we haven't done and look forward to doing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 when are we actually going to get new content? Ops, flashpoints, or a new planet? I do not care about housing at all, and I am getting REALLY bored with this game.... Have you done every single quest in game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtGeneralGezlin Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Anybody else notice how the ship fly in to Coruscant was like the new fleet one and VERY detailed? It makes me see perhaps THAT planet's fly in thing is now going to be reworked and in time every single planet will have a new fly in that is more detailed and more drawn out to give you more ..feeling.. inside the game. I can't wait for this new feature though! Looks like they are putting a lot of work into this! Good job! I hope so! It's those little touches that I love about the cutscenes in TOR. (Of course, I'd have to pull a Lucas and go to my older videos and add replace all the old planetary arrivals...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooperclay Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 when are we actually going to get new content? Ops, flashpoints, or a new planet? I do not care about housing at all, and I am getting REALLY bored with this game.... Finish ALL the achievements, ALL the codex entries, and jump into the sarlacc pit and THEN you can complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddballEasyEight Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I hope so! It's those little touches that I love about the cutscenes in TOR. (Of course, I'd have to pull a Lucas and go to my older videos and add replace all the old planetary arrivals...) It might just be worth it friend I'm strongly considering doing it on my videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivergum Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 i just hope you are going to be able to interact with your furniture ie lay down or sit in a chair and I hope your companions do a bit more than stand around in corners, especially if you have partnered with one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanis Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I was really exceited when housing was anounced, but the last to videos are quite boring, could we get a video with something new there, for example how placing objects or companions in strongholds will work? The Problem is, the Reaction of the Community. By keeping everything shut down to: - Don´t show anything about GuildflaggshipNotsoSecrtedPlanetConqueringPvEorsomePvPfeaturesstuff - Don´t leaky Any Raid/FP Content there is - Don´t leak any Mechanics of the housing - Just show some Fluff videos that have nice screens You will normally have the reaction: "WE WANT INFOS BIOWARE!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrloch Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 But, what if i don't want a highrise penthouse. Maybe I'd rather have a dark, seedy, smoke filled den of il repute in the more shady side of town.... Maybe my Smuggler or Bounty Hunter would rather live among his own people.. you know, the low-lifes in the lower levels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffypiffy Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Will there be ledges where my sniper can rest? My sniper does not feel comfortable with a soft bed. My sniper NEEDS at least one ledge up underneath the ceiling, in a dark corner. -or it will break my epic immersion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHobbit Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 well hope this goes well, they are already rolling back at least 1 part of 2.8 due to underestimating the amount of CPU need for the 16 person gf, wonder how much of a cpu strain the housing will put on the servers?lets say 10k players per server, accessing their strongholds at once. seems a big undertaking, possible lot of lag for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletBlaze Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Some questions and answers that might interest you. Question: How intricate will the decorations for the strongholds be? Will it be anything like Wildstar? Answer: Strongholds will be extremely intricate in that you will be able to place items as you see fit. Décor items can be created through trade skills and will be drops from mobs, flashpoints, and operations. This intricacy will be inherently Star Wars and will rival the housing of other games and it will very customizable. http://42gaming.com/blog/community-cantina-q-a-with-eric-musco-los-angeles-2014.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeglessChair Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Such a waste, a flop on par with GSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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