JaingSkiratapwns Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Yawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daekarus Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 More good writing. I love reading this stuff, thanks for putting in the effort. Really makes the game world seem more real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levram Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I enjoyed the story. It was very well written from the point of view of humans as an alien species. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edre Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I loved this. That's all I wanted to say. I just loved this little vignette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibim Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Darth Marr is not involved in any shape or form with Darok or Arkous, nor is he the man behind the curtain. Where is he then? Activities in Forged Alliance story are kinda important... I can't believe he can miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoX Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermens Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Surface Detail - the title of this story reminds me of one of my favorite books by Iain Banks: http://www.iain-banks.net/uk/surface-detail/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Przemo_No Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I ONLY HOPE that those little and nicely written articles will not REPLACE the STORY-telling in the game itself. There is no worse situation for the game than having it's contents in a form of written text. Let me remind you for this type of story- telling (written) we have BOOKS. Yes, they still exist. (it's not a complaint - it's merely a thought of where SWTOR might go, if things go wrong direction.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellenn Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) I ONLY HOPE that those little and nicely written articles will not REPLACE the STORY-telling in the game itself. There is no worse situation for the game than having it's contents in a form of written text. Let me remind you for this type of story- telling (written) we have BOOKS. Yes, they still exist. (it's not a complaint - it's merely a thought of where SWTOR might go, if things go wrong direction.) I never minded written dialogue in games. As long as its good. They tend to be able to put in much more content that way instead of the one liners you get in most games now. Besides couldnt you say the same about spoken story elements. That we have films for that? Just takes more imagination to do it with text. something thats missing in modern console gamers. Coming from playing Lords of Midnight and the old text adventures like AMFV and such, imagination can make a game transcend the screen. Edited August 15, 2014 by Tellenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Przemo_No Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I never minded written dialogue in games. As long as its good. They tend to be able to put in much more content that way instead of the one liners you get in most games now. Besides couldnt you say the same about spoken story elements. That we have films for that? I hear you. But my point was that I am basically afraid that instead of fully voiced story (see: class stories) we will now receive written text that makes the "context" and explains all surrounding details, and then one-liners in the game. (Yes, I know, there was information that SWTOR will not get further "class story" expansion, but I at least hope for a STORY itself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBlackJack Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) I hear you. But my point was that I am basically afraid that instead of fully voiced story (see: class stories) we will now receive written text that makes the "context" and explains all surrounding details, and then one-liners in the game. (Yes, I know, there was information that SWTOR will not get further "class story" expansion, but I at least hope for a STORY itself) Based on what I've saw from the manaan flashpoint story is not letting up anytime soon. IMO Manaan is the best story driven flashpoint since the false emperor. Really well done with interesting boss mechanics. Edited August 15, 2014 by MisterBlackJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slithers Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 This is really well done. Cant wait for the patch to really get going on this story. Stuff like this is so very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orien Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Nice little teaser. I love Manaan and the Selkath they've been such a great point of intrigue in the TOR realm. One of the best parts of the original games I was happy when I first learned they were making a big return for SWTOR and every little tidbit more is welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlammothion Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 We want more!!! Lovely story, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickious Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 What a boring and forgettable day indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baybarsrule Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Well its not that boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec_Fortescue Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Moar TOR books please :l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSaynKnutt Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Love these lore entries. I especially like seeing alien descriptions of humans. Bony little teeth signifies happiness... Nodding the head means yes... Head fur is ugly and I don't know why they don't all shave it off... Great little piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errant_knight Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Loved this piece Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chmo Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Every day I spend playing this game is boring and forgettable. I don't even know why I'm still subbed I have not played it for like a month because theres never anything to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilyJedi Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Somewhat off-topic, but: Looking back to the design sketches that were published of Theron Shan and Lana Beniko, Theron looks pretty accurate in-game, but Lana's head looks... very wrong, more like a plastic doll-mask. Not exactly "uncanny valley" but like plastic surgery gone wrong. Anyone else feel the same way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 These are getting pretty good! When I read some of the fan fiction, I feel like they are giving the whole story away in the introduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetideus Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Agreed. ++++1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirianVaat Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Very well written. Koodos. Particularly liked the perspective of the selkath's observations regarding humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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