Highsis Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) I rolled my main character in the Republic because it tends to have less players(on the Harbinger server), hence there are less newbies in PvP. However, what I didn't consider was the fact that Republics/Empires have different stories. My understanding is that all flashpoints/operations/expansion's missions have different stories for each faction, correct? In that case I would rather play on the empire's side since it is more interesting for me. Are there any more differences to playing on either faction? Edited October 23, 2014 by Highsis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuku-sama Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Empire has cookies. EDIT : Except a few operations/flashpoints. Both have about the same stories.. Told from a different point of view. The change is really in the planetary quest lines. Edited October 23, 2014 by Ryuku-sama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essence_of_Light Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Empire has cookies. EDIT : Except a few operations/flashpoints. Both have about the same stories.. Told from a different point of view. The change is really in the planetary quest lines. And the class/companion stories, of course. But other than that, you're correct. The plotlines for the operations and flashpoints are pretty much the same, just from a different PoV. Edited October 23, 2014 by Essence_of_Light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkerus Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Really depends on your server and what kind of player you are, The class stories are completely different on each side. To experience each story you need to play each class at least once. If you just want to get to level 55 and do end game then take this advice: POT5 is a PvP where the empire dominates in PvP. The rep side has some good players but the empire has all the big pvp guilds. If you want to do PvE and don't care about PvP at all, any of the PvE servers will suffice. Either side should be ok as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtJeremy Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Empire gives no f***s. And we hate aliens for whatever reason but just gloss over that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyranos Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) reps are corruption, evil, destructrion. imps are the good guys I could give u some examples, but it will be spoilers... ps: But I experienced all 4 stories in reps, plus i got many characters and I play empire. Edited October 23, 2014 by Oyranos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomiSotto Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) I think to experience the game one needs to at least try to play through all 8 stories. That's said, playing any Imperial story for me is so depressing. The mad fest of cruel sadistic theocratic tyrants with oppression as a policy, and the population reduced into slavery and subservience with basically good people twisted into either monstrosities or pathetic ruins. Gods, how I hate playing my Imperials.... BH is Okay'ish, I guess, but then there are awful Mandos.... But here are still planetary sidequests, of course. Kindda bracing myself for finishing the Warrior after my Trooper hits the end of Chapter 2, and doing the IA with 12xXP, because I can't stand the thought of playing her for a few months.... hopefully be done in a couple of weeks and can shelf her finally. Edited October 23, 2014 by DomiSotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadoken Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 er, kind of everything is different. Different voices, animations, outfits, stories, etc. Yea they share the same world and visit most of the same places but it's a different experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuku-sama Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Why is everyone always forgetting the cookies????? Empire HAS cookies... Well.. when you can snatch them from Baras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleneagle Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I think it is good for individuals who are idealistic about 'the Good' to play through Republic class stories since they show where idealism can get complicated. It is a positive to see how grey the good can get. And it is also good to see the downsides of the dark side. Human beings learn best through play, whether a child or adult. I think the stories told by BW's writers are culturally significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonFinklestein Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) The Empire may have cookies, sure. But if you care about winning PvP at 55 on the Harbinger you'll want to be a Pub. Edited October 23, 2014 by VonFinklestein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highsis Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 The Empire may have cookies, sure. But if you care about winning PvP at 55 on the Harbinger you'll want to be a Pub. Are PUG imps really that bad on Harbinger? That was the main reason I rolled Reb in the first place, but I figured the difference wont' be much since the only reason I could think of is population difference. How about ops? If I use a group finder, would I run into more noobs with voss gear in Empire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorwen Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Empire has cookies. EDIT : Except a few operations/flashpoints. Both have about the same stories.. Told from a different point of view. The change is really in the planetary quest lines. Yes, but the cookies are all at least a little on the Dark Side. Edited October 23, 2014 by Sorwen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletBlaze Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 The empire might have cookies...... but the Republic has brownies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithy Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Pretty much except for the gameplay for end game ops and most flashpoints, EVERYTHING is completely different based on faction, side quests, class quests, planet quests, some flash points, and most daily zones. (CZ and oricon being the exception, same quests dif dialog.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Wicked Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Empire has cookies. EDIT : Except a few operations/flashpoints. Both have about the same stories.. Told from a different point of view. The change is really in the planetary quest lines. Which will be no more going forward, at least as far as SoR is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduensing Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 empire players are drastically nicer on ebon hawk, but they are much more obnoxious, like that wacky uncle you hate to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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