Top Five Reasons Why Star Wars The Old Republic May Not Kill WoW

https://www.facebook.com/TheRPGFanatic So I was having lunch with O.G., head editor of Original-Gamer.com and we started talking about this upcoming MMORPG. I went on a long rant about why I wasn't looking forward to it and O.G convinced me to turn this into a video.

So here we go: why SW: TOR probably won't kill World of Warcraft!

Update: Apparently there is a lengthy discussion about this video on the official forums http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=448645

There is a second thread, too http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=449353

The RPG Fanatic www.rpgfanatic.net

O.G. http://original-gamer.com/

Tumblr http://www.rpgvideoreviews.com/

Twitter http://twitter.com/therpgfanatic

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-RPG-Fanatic/374329482132

REMINDER! THIS VIDEO IS MY OPINION!

My opinion is formed based on facts (for example, the information that WAR lost the majority of its subscriber base in a year is a FACT attested to in EA's own public announcements). My opinions are highly subjective and may not be factual (for example, my explanations for why WAR lost so many subscribers are my own opinions). Please do not misconstrue the intent of this video. I am not saying it is a fact TOR will fail. I actually never said TOR would fail. I only said it is my opinion TOR may not become as successful as WoW and I believe I have sound reasons for why. If you disagree, that's cool, but please make effort to understand what you are disagreeing with before telling me off. Thanks.

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• wow
• world
• warcraft
• star
• best
• top
• gamer
• gaming
• videogames
• nerd
• design
• designer
• bioware
• mythic
• warhammer
• war
• d&d
• dungeons
• dragons
• wizards
• sith
• jedi
• gameplay
• footage
• story
• storyline
• trailers
• video game
• lightsaber
• combat
• raid
• raids
• mmo
• clone
• wars
• republic
• empire
• imperial
• vader
• favorite
• darth
• guild
• Video Game
• Darth Vader
• Games
• Greatest
• Force
• Force (Star Wars)
• Galactic Empire (Star Wars)

[1891raymond]

Since you're such the expert of all MMORPG's why dont you go make the best MMORPG the world has ever seen. I'll be you're first customer.

[jfreedan]

@1891raymond "The best" anything is subjective. Still, there are certain qualities that people look for in MMORPGs, whether by conditioning from having played other MMOs or by desire to see certain features alluded to but not fully there in other games. Personally, I will never desire a game that I intend to have over a billion players. I'd much rather design a game expected to have a few hundred thousand at any one time, and fill some niche not currently provided in the market.

[VergilsRespite]

The majority of the WoW fan-base is composed of players who have their heads up their asses. When you play WoW, you typically run into two types of dickheads: those that will call you gay, or those that will call you stupid. So, in the end, when you play WoW, you're either gay, or stupid. Pick your poison. Please, save your, "youre a fagg whose nevr played wow" shit for someone who would actually give you the time of day. 'Cause I sure as hell won't.

[jfreedan]

@VergilsRespite Have you been watching my new channel, TheRPGFanatic? I posted an analysis of WoW onto it recently.

[Cynics29]

Towelliee did Eternity Vault Nightmare Mode and had no idea it was even on nightmare mode... that's how pathetic the endgame is. Go down Heroic Madness of Deathwing... YOU CANT!

[jfreedan]

@Cynics29 Good point.

[krie18]

Swtor won't kill WOW. Panda's will!

[Meburningyou]

I'm shocked that this video got so many negative reviews. You made what is probably the best and most accurate analogy of the situation between SWTOR and WOW. The Star Wars fan base is comprised to two kinds of fans, the true fans and the ones who don't care about lore but think they know Star Wars. I don't think any of the idiots that 'disliked' this video are from the first demographic. Good analysis. I enjoyed. SWTOR had so much hype, but it won't kill WOW.

[xdmoath]

Swtor >>>>>>>SUCK

[SadisticPancakes]

Jesus Christ people are talking about pandas like its so fuckin crazy. You have magic and talking cows in the game already. STFU. Its a fantasy game for crying out loud. Its suppose to have talking creatures and crazy allies and people flying on riding carpets. I personally don't give a shit what you say unless you have played the beta, and you haven't. Thanks for reading and have a nice day.

[SadisticPancakes]

@Barbarbarain1 Whats wrong with Pandas? You already have Goblins, Trolls, Worgens, Orges, Orcs, Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, robots, magic and other crazy shit. Seriously, Talking cows. Are pandas REALLY that big of a deal? It only sounds bad now because the "cool" people of the game that like to roll orcs and smash shit made it sound bad. I am actually looking forward to it. People said the same thing about Tauren as i recall. "Really? Talking cows?" At least its what i heard. Its a fantasy game.

[Makron5]

@1891raymond Everyone always says that about critics and everyone who says that is wrong.

[Eggfriedmice]

Lots of good research and points here.. I agree with almost everything you said. My criticism would be on your personal "angry" deliverance.. I personally don't appreciate all the swearing, I think it ruins the professionalism and makes it harder to take you and your message seriously. I think it may have been a big contributor to your dislike bar as well, because pretty much everything you said was true, so its either due to fanboyish defending of SWTOR or your deliverance that offended people.

[Barbarbarain1]

oh and another thing, your comparing a star wars game 'be it crappy or not' to a game who is gonna put pandas into a game

[Barbarbarain1]

i feel as though your not taking both sides.... like the quest dialogue, im sorry it isnt like wow, i mean i played world of warcraft and i was excited to actually WANT to read the quest dialogue, a game like world of warcraft isnt a story telling game and the developers made it like that..... world of warcraft is a combat game.... make sure you compare games on the same level, or else your point is invalid

[Meburningyou]

I really want to disagree......But....it's quite clear that I cannot. You are right. Panda's are going to make WoW so fucking cheesy. (not that it needs more help in that department lately)

[Meburningyou]

@VergilsRespite The same exact thing can be said about SWTOR? ;)