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Star Wars: Galaxies Preview

Posted by Hemos on from the will-it-be-worth-the-money dept.

LukeG writes "Ferrago.co.uk has just gone live with a brand new preview of Lucas Arts' upcoming MMORPG, Star Wars: Galaxies. This game represents what could turn out to be the most popular online universe ever-created, especially if Everquest creators Verant can deliver the goods as fans hope. "

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  1. I hate RPGs.. but.. by Xerithane · · Score: 4, Interesting

    From what I hear this will actually be pretty different in the structure. I hate dealing with the I'm IRC'ing feeling that I get while trying MMORPGs. It's IRC with a lot of clicking.

    That being said, City of Heroes looks pretty damned cool. One thing I think a lot of the RPGs are missing is an actual real-time realistic combat system. If I'm holding two swords, or a sword and a shield, I want to be able to use both the way I want to. I don't want any autoblocking, or a 'Two handed slash attack'. I want to see realistic fighting in these games.

    I know it takes a lot more resources to code, and handle, but damnit it would be sweet.

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  2. Re:judging games before they come out by dmouritsendk · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I dont know why anybody would call anything "the best whatever" is beyond me, I must all pretty much come down to personal taste. And the salesfigures cant have anything to do with how good anything is, cause then titanic would be the best flick ever :)

    BUT, I know why i look forward to this game. Because, if LucasArts keeps what the promisies theyve made in the offical FAQ. Its going to revoultionize the MMORPG genre, with the most complex infrastructure(youll have land, you can hire NPC , you can create towns. If youre really good at making blasters you could open a store(and hire a npc to sell em..) etc etc etc) everseen in such a game.