Racing to the top defeats the purpose of the game. With all of the cut scenes, story and dialogue menus to go through, there’s simply no way to hit 50 as fast as some players would like (even if you just randomly click on dialogue options). This game relies on its story to keep people playing. With the ability to sway your character dark or light, it gives an extra touch of personalization. It’s not like “World of Warcraft” where players don’t need to know anything about the quest aside from the actions needed to complete it. The lore appeals to some, but not all. That could be one reason why the game attracts to so many people. You don’t have to know anything about the lore to play.
Of course, the same could be said for TOR. Anyone can play that game without understanding knowing the details of the Jedi and Sith. The difference here is that TOR will tell you through voiceovers.
By pulling people into the story, TOR has a greater chance of engrossing players for the long run. The ability to somewhat mold the characters to your liking enhances overall play.
Many want to spend a good chunk of time jumping into the universe. While this is fine, cramming into too much time can cause a burnout. Imagine spending 12 or more hours each day playing the same game. For most of us, we’re going to get sick of sitting there. By Day 3, logging in seems like a chore. Why burn yourself out so fast? Take it slow. Spend a day getting into it and then play when you want.
MMO burnout happens all the time. It’s inevitable. Once that monthly fee goes through, it feels like you have to log on. Take a day off when logging on becomes a chore. If you pay monthly, the $14.99 averages out to about 49 cents a day. Compared to other forms of entertainment, that’s low. Not logging on for a day isn’t going to “set you back.”
Pushing through to 50 will cost players a rich experience. This is our chance to fulfill that childhood dream to be a Star Wars character; don’t waste it.
I agree, but I still want that "Day One" experience, I have never had with any MMO. I've never been on an MMO for launch. Only thing was WOTLK expansion. That was exciting but this will be different. I will play A LOT the first day and then step back and do my 4-5 hours a night after work while the game is still new and fresh.
ReplyDeleteThe first day though, I want that experience of sitting there, 24 hours straights. Depriving myself of sleep to say... yeah, I was looking sooo forward to this game that I did that and it was fun. I think it will be one of those gaming experiences I look back on and say, that was a great time.
It won't be to be the first to 50, I would say I might not even be level 25 after 24 hours of straight playing. Surely max level cannot be attained in a matter of hours how 80 was in WOTLK or 85 was in Cataclysm.