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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[Image:Starwarsoldrepublic ss.jpg|thumb|right|A Jedi battles an Acklay.]]
[[Image:Starwarsoldrepublic ss.jpg|thumb|right|A Jedi battles an Acklay.]]
Members of the two main factions - the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire - will have different moralities; the project's key focus is to differentiate between the player's faction and morality.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> Each faction will contain different classes, each with a distinct backstory and a branching storyline affected by players' moral choices.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> These choices will permanently open or close storylines and affect players' [[non-player character]] (NPC) companions.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> The game will provide more context for characters' missions and quests than other MMORPGs offer.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> Players will be able to choose from a variety of NPCs, although spending time with a single companion will help more in developing story and content than dividing time among several.<ref name="ignpreviewpg3">{{cite web |url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/922/922115p3.html |title=Star Wars: The Old Republic Preview |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=2008-10-22 |first=Steve |last=Butts |date=2008-10-21 |pages=3}}</ref> It is possible for players to "blow it big time" if they fail to meet NPCs' expectation.<ref name="ignpreviewpg3"/> Although each class will have a distinct storyline, they will be integrated with the game's overall arc.<ref name="ignpreviewpg2"/> Players will also have access to dozens of planets.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/>
Members of the two main factions - the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire - will have different moralities; the project's key focus is to differentiate between the player's faction and morality.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> Each faction will contain different classes, each with a distinct backstory and a branching storyline affected by players' moral choices.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> These choices will permanently open or close storylines and affect players' [[non-player character]] (NPC) companions.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> The game will provide more context for characters' missions and quests than other MMORPGs offer.<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/> Players will be able to choose from a variety of NPCs, although spending time with a single companion will help more in developing story and content than dividing time among several.<ref name="ignpreviewpg3">{{cite web |url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/922/922115p3.html |title=Star Wars: The Old Republic Preview |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=2008-10-22 |first=Steve |last=Butts |date=2008-10-21 |pages=3}}</ref> It is possible for players to "blow it big time" if they fail to meet NPCs' expectation.<ref name="ignpreviewpg3"/> Although each class will have a distinct storyline, they will be integrated with the game's overall arc.<ref name="ignpreviewpg2"/> Players will also have access to dozens of planets,<ref name="gamespotarticle1"/>

Including:
*Tython
*Korriban
*Hutta


==Development==
==Development==

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Star Wars: The Old Republic
File:Starwarsoldrepublic.jpg
Developer(s)BioWare Austin
Publisher(s)LucasArts, Electronic Arts
Programmer(s)
  • David Scott Edit this on Wikidata
EngineHeroEngine[1]
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Genre(s)MMORPG
Mode(s)Multiplayer


Star Wars: The Old Republic, currently in development by BioWare, is an upcoming massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) based in the Star Wars universe.[2][3] It was announced on October 21, 2008, at an invitation-only press event.[4] The Old Republic will be released for Microsoft Windows;[2] console versions are under consideration.[5] A novelization related to the game is scheduled to come out "around the game release time".[6]

Plot

The story takes place in the Star Wars fictional universe shortly after the establishment of a tenuous peace between the re-emergent Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic,[7] 300 years after the events of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic games and 3,500 years before the events in the Star Wars films.[8][9] The Jedi, held responsible for the Sith's success, are forced to relocate from Coruscant to Tython, where the Jedi order was founded.[9][10] The Sith control Korriban, where they re-established a Sith Academy.[11] The game begins as new conflicts begin.[9]

Gameplay

File:Starwarsoldrepublic ss.jpg
A Jedi battles an Acklay.

Members of the two main factions - the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire - will have different moralities; the project's key focus is to differentiate between the player's faction and morality.[9] Each faction will contain different classes, each with a distinct backstory and a branching storyline affected by players' moral choices.[9] These choices will permanently open or close storylines and affect players' non-player character (NPC) companions.[9] The game will provide more context for characters' missions and quests than other MMORPGs offer.[9] Players will be able to choose from a variety of NPCs, although spending time with a single companion will help more in developing story and content than dividing time among several.[12] It is possible for players to "blow it big time" if they fail to meet NPCs' expectation.[12] Although each class will have a distinct storyline, they will be integrated with the game's overall arc.[13] Players will also have access to dozens of planets,[9]

Including:

  • Tython
  • Korriban
  • Hutta

Development

The Old Republic marks BioWare's first entry into the MMORPG market,[7] and it will be the second Star Wars MMORPG after Star Wars: Galaxies. BioWare had long been interested in working on an MMORPG, but waited until they had "the right partners, the right team, and the right intellectual property".[9] A major focus in the game is on developing characters' individual stories[7] and, in October 2008, BioWare considered this game to have more story content than all of their other games combined.[9] The writing team, which has been working on the game longer than any other developers,[13] includes 12 full-time writers, some of whom have worked on the project for more than two years.[9]

References

  1. ^ "BioWare Using Simutronics' HeroEngine for Star Wars: The Old Republic". IGN. 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  2. ^ a b "LUCASARTS AND BIOWARE REVEAL STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC". LucasArts and BioWare. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-10-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ "BioWare, Lucasarts Unveil Star Wars: The Old Republic". Game Informer. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  4. ^ Nguyen, Thierry (2008-10-21). "Star Wars KOTOR MMO Announcement Liveblog". 1UP.com. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  5. ^ Pigna, Kris (2008-10-22). "EA 'Considering' Console Ports of Star Wars: TOR, Warhammer Online". 1UP.com. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
  6. ^ "Books, Comics, & Television VIPs". Star Wars.com Message Boards. Lucasfilm. Retrieved 2009-01-11. Q: Will you guys consider doing something with Del Rey/Dark Horse so that us unfortunate souls that don't play MMO's don't miss out on the epic story? A from Sue Rostoni, Lucasfilm Licensing fiction and comic editor: Yes, this is part of the plan. A novel will come out sometime around the game release time and that's all that's been determined so far. I'll let you know as things develop. {{cite web}}: Text "2008-11-09" ignored (help)
  7. ^ a b c "Star Wars: The Old Republic Revealed". GameSpot. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  8. ^ "The Setting - FAQ". BioWare. Retrieved 2008-10-21. Star Wars: The Old Republic takes place more than 3,500-3,600 years before the rise of Darth Vader.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Thorsen, Tor (2008-10-21). "Star Wars: The Old Republic revealed". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
  10. ^ "Tython". Star Wars: The Old Republic. LucasArts. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
  11. ^ "Korriban". Star Wars: The Old Republic. LucasArts. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
  12. ^ a b Butts, Steve (2008-10-21). "Star Wars: The Old Republic Preview". IGN. p. 3. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
  13. ^ a b Butts, Steve (2008-10-21). "Star Wars: The Old Republic Preview". IGN. p. 2. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
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