Kurkina Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Imagine that, one EA game killing another. First and foremost, I'm wondering how many PvPers will jump ship when Battlefront goes live, and if it proves to have a decent story or at least a story "feel", how many of SWTOR's general population will leave as well. You know, given the fact that KotFE seems to be a disaster in the making by many accounts, at least based on what we have been told to date. Folks, don't be fooled by beautiful cutscenes. They are not the game and do not represent the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynden Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Imagine that, one EA game killing another. First and foremost, I'm wondering how many PvPers will jump ship when Battlefront goes live, and if it proves to have a decent story or at least a story "feel", how many of SWTOR's general population will leave as well. You know, given the fact that KotFE seems to be a disaster in the making by many accounts, at least based on what we have been told to date. Folks, don't be fooled by beautiful cutscenes. They are not the game and do not represent the experience. Battlefront isnt going to have a story. That's not what that game is about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znihilist Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Nope, it will close the same day. The game will fail so hard it will delete itself from your harddrive, closes BW Austin, and bankrupts EA all in the same day. Different types of games for different kind of gamers, relax the sky is not falling. Edited August 10, 2015 by znihilist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zharik Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Different genre, so no competition. Why do people always post asking "Is the release of Xxxxxxx going to be the death of this game?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhinch Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Different genre, so no competition. Why do people always post asking "Is the release of Xxxxxxx going to be the death of this game?" It's the adhd meds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDutchman Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I still remember the "wildstar is going to kill this game!" ya, that went well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_YourUncle Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yep, because I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Whiskey Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 MMO's and FPS's generally don't cannibalize each others' populations. You'll see some people crossing over, but I wouldn't think anything major. If anything, Battlefront may well pull players away from other FPS's like Battlefield 4/Hardline, and COD...esp those who are bored with the whole "modern/near future warfare" schtick. I'd say SWTOR is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaron Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Different genre, so no competition. Why do people always post asking "Is the release of Xxxxxxx going to be the death of this game?" ^Exactly. And they do it because they're going for doom and gloom. Nothing more to it. (Especially when the OP already has another complain threat on the same page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalLowlife Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Battlefront isnt going to have a story. That's not what that game is about And THAT'S why both battlefront and swtor will both be fine...one focuses totally on multiplayer with NO story. One focuses on story with optional multiplayer. Personally....I was excited about battlefield. Right up till the moment they said "no solo story mode"....then I lost ALL interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMaulUK Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I think those left Pvping who aren't ultra casual will jump ship IF Battlefront is any good. SWTOR is being turned into a Disney game with all the class changes, skill dumbing down and generic classes. Either way, the period October - December is full of new games and reboots such as Wildstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JourrnoRush Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm going to do this crazy thing called playing both games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Whiskey Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm going to do this crazy thing called playing both games. Good! Goooooood!!! http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rule_of_Two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Ewing Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I still remember the "wildstar is going to kill this game!" ya, that went well... what's wildstar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendaric Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Imagine that, one EA game killing another. First and foremost, I'm wondering how many PvPers will jump ship when Battlefront goes live, and if it proves to have a decent story or at least a story "feel", how many of SWTOR's general population will leave as well. You know, given the fact that KotFE seems to be a disaster in the making by many accounts, at least based on what we have been told to date. Folks, don't be fooled by beautiful cutscenes. They are not the game and do not represent the experience. While I´ll certainly get Battlefront (it´s Star Wars after all), it isn´t a RPG. Now were another KotOR to get released it would be a differnt story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JourrnoRush Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The only thing that will kill this game is if Disney wants it to die or EA wants it to die. Its not going to die from some other game, even if that other game is a million times better. This game makes money which in the end is all that matters. If it keeps on making money, then Disney/EA are going to keep it afloat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikinai Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 what's wildstar? It's related to a wild hair, which sometimes gets in places not meant for it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurkina Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Why do people always post asking "Is the release of Xxxxxxx going to be the death of this game?" True different genre, but in this case I would make an exception in that a lot of people are simply attracted to the franchise, I can imagine many SWTOR players wanting to give it a try, at least. I'm going to do this crazy thing called playing both games. I imagine that this is entirely feasible, if Battlefront has quick matches, SWTOR fans could play BF for three weeks or so, you know, in between releases of KotFE story segments. And they do it because they're going for doom and gloom. Nothing more to it. (Especially when the OP already has another complain threat on the same page) Hey GOOD ONE, Callaron, very witty, maybe you could submit that to the New Yorker, I'm sure they're looking for thinkers of your caliber. Edited August 10, 2015 by Kurkina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Win-Button Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 SWTOR is an MMORPG. Battlefront is an FPS with some vehicle combat. Galactic Starfighter aside, there isn't a single aspect of combat that might provide a similar feeling. I'm not a big PvP fan myself but from what I've played and comparing it to experiences with the Battlefield series and Battlefront 2, I would not consider them even remotely similar. Those who do switch won't be doing it because of Battlefront doing SWTOR's style of combat better. As for story... well, others are free to disagree with me here but story has never been a strongpoint of a Battlefront or Battlefield game before. Certainly not on par with SWTOR's, in any case. Battlefront will be primarily PvP, just like almost every other game in that genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talonmke Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Imagine that, one EA game killing another. First and foremost, I'm wondering how many PvPers will jump ship when Battlefront goes live, and if it proves to have a decent story or at least a story "feel", how many of SWTOR's general population will leave as well. You know, given the fact that KotFE seems to be a disaster in the making by many accounts, at least based on what we have been told to date. Folks, don't be fooled by beautiful cutscenes. They are not the game and do not represent the experience.Question for you, Kurkina: why are you here if you think KotFE is going to be so horrible? You seem to think that KotFE is going to be horrible because supposedly it's not going to have group content. Well, that's alright. Oh, and one more thing: you "seem" to be forgetting one thing: your opinion doesn't mean it's a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurkina Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am "here" in this thread to see what people think of Battlefront and a potential clash with SWTOR. And yes, I think an "epic" expansion that most players will finish in a week (if not on day 1) and then have to wait months for further content, all the while paying subscriptions, will be the bigest cluster-fork in MMO history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XiamaraSimi Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Battlefront isnt going to have a story. That's not what that game is about This. I dont care for first person shooter style games. The only fps style games i played were the DOOM games, and the Original Shadow Warrior. And neither of those were for co-op/"must kill other people via pixel" reasons. As silly as they wrre, i played them for the story (Shadow warrior was hilariously over the top funny, and this is coming from a girl) Will the rabid pvpers jump ship so they can go kill other people via pixel with lightsabers and whatnot in a different locale? Some might, but probably not enough as the rabid Doomsayers hope. Op must have gotten tired of not enough peopke agreeing with him in his conspiracy thread and decided to make a new one to try prove his point... Edited August 10, 2015 by XiamaraSimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codedrago Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I think Call of Duty and Battlefeild should be fearful at first, well, if Battlefront isn't a major disappointment. I'll wait until Angry Joe and such release reviews for it before I even step close to it. I want Galactic Conquest back...and classes... and split screens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talonmke Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am "here" in this thread to see what people think of Battlefront and a potential clash with SWTOR. And yes, I think an "epic" expansion that most players will finish in a week (if not on day 1) and then have to wait months for further content, all the while paying subscriptions, will be the bigest cluster-fork in MMO history.So? That's your opinion, correct? What difference does it make that you think you know what is going to happen when you never even tried the content? Also a potential clash with SWTOR? Really? Who cares? They're different games that happen to be made by the same company. It doesn't matter what one game does. I don't care about the Battlefront series, as I'm playing SWTOR. What I do and think do not matter to you (why should it matter anyway?) and what you do and think do not matter to me (or other players for that matter). In short, your opinion doesn't mean that what you think is actually going to happen. It may happen. Keep that in mind, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeKoCZ Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 People that tested that dogfight mode they showcased at Gamescom (It was revealed and tested behind close doors at E3) said that it's awful and the awesome trailer is misleading of what the real product is like. It was running with bots and only 1 or 2 real humans. It could have been the perfect reboot if it had at least modding support. That and I-II-III materials at launch instead of a dlc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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