The State of the Game - Feb 14th 2012

You'll find many of the truths we hold depend largely on our own point of view...

Hello everyone! First I'd like to apologize for not updating the site for nearly 2 months. We've been having such a good time in game that I didn't want to spend the necessary time on the website. I will make sure going forward that this blog is updated at least weekly and we will always accept user submissions as well if you have something to contribute to this space.

Today I wanted to present my own version of the State of the Game from the perspective of a current subscriber. I will touch on all the subjects that I interact with daily and provide my experiences with them. This is largely an opinion piece so feel free to use the comments to sound off on your own or disagree with me. Lively debate is encouraged!

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Choice or the Illusion of Choice?

Oh, my uncle. How am I ever going to explain this?
Learn about the Force, Luke.
Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead.
You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you're going.
You must do what you feel is right, of course.

Today we take a look at the light vs dark choices in SW:TOR and how they effect game play. How much of an impact do they have? Do we REALLY have choices?

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New Details on the Legacy System!

You failed your highness. I am a Jedi like my father before me.

Just days ago we learned about the new legacy system that will be featured in Star Wars: The Old Republic. I'd like to look at it in a little more detail and give my own insight. This may foreshadow the development direction of the game as a whole.

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Dual Spec Confirmed for SW:TOR

Sir! We have Dual Spec-ing in Sector 47. It's a trap!

Recently we've read the news that Star Wars: The Old Republic will sometime after launch be releasing a dual spec mechanism similar to other MMOs out there (WoW, AoC). This has caused an on going debate on the SW:TOR forums about the effects of this type of ability in MMOs. Today I want to share with you both sides of the argument and let you decide if this is a wise development move.