Author Topic: The Old Republic (Read 16553 times)

Drrek · « **Reply #50 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:33:50 PM »

Quote from: rpgdirector on December 08, 2011, 05:34:13 PM

Did anybody see the article in Citizen magazine about Star Wars going gay? It said that The Old Republic game will include "same gender relationship arcs". Here's a little section of the article.

The way it works is that players will have certain "companions"--not other players, but characters built into the game. When (say) your son Johnny is playing, "companions" may ask him whether he wants a gay relationship.
This wasn't originally in the game: In fact, though it goes online Dec. 20, the homosexual aspect won't be in effect till later. A couple of years ago, the game's maker said the terms "gay" and "lesbian" don't exist in Star Wars, bringing complaints from gay activists ever since. Now they've changhed course, citing strong demand from "fans".

Does anybody know if this is true?

It is very true, Bioware has been moving ever more towards this in their games, from Juhani in Kotor 1, to the Asari in Mass Effects 1 (and all the mass effect games), to Kelly in Mass Effect 2 (though it wasn't a full romance option like the other ones were), and now they've confirmed homosexual romance options in Mass Effect 3 as well. I've also heard that Dragon Age has these romances as well, but I have no experience with that game.

It seems every time Bioware releases a game now, it goes further and further in this direction, something that saddens me, as Bioware has been one of my favorite, if not my overall favorite, game company. I will say, I have never pursued these options in their games, and I do not plan to in the future, and I would encourage others to avoid these options if you get these games as well.

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #51 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:58:19 PM »

Dragon Age has two bisexual characters. You can romance both Leliana and Zevran playing as either sex. They have a pretty graphic scene devoted to each (imo). It's certainly not like Kelly were its only implied.

TheHobbit13 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:18:36 PM »

Skyrim has this option too.

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #53 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:49:26 PM »

So does Fable and, well, pretty much any RPG in recent years that has a romance element. Is it gross? Yes. Will it stop me from playing the game? I'm not sure if I am supposed to be more offended by girls kissing girls or dragonslayers kicking orphans, so I'm going to go with "I don't play much in the way of video games."

Chronic Apathy · « **Reply #54 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:14:54 AM »

Quote from: Alex_Olijar on December 08, 2011, 07:58:19 PM

Dragon Age has two bisexual characters. You can romance both Leliana and Zevran playing as either sex. They have a pretty graphic scene devoted to each (imo). It's certainly not like Kelly were its only implied.

PG (okay, maybe PG13) movies could get away with that same level of content, and with better graphics.

Anyways, this is a Bioware game, and is to be expected. I'm more surprised they felt the need to add romance options to an MMO.

Irish_Luck · « **Reply #55 on:** December 09, 2011, 09:51:37 AM »

I do like that Bioware is trying to make an MMO with a legitimate story. One of the main reasons I want this game instead of one of the many other MMO games is because it is going to have an actual story with decisions and conversations.

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #56 on:** December 09, 2011, 01:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on December 09, 2011, 08:14:54 AM

Quote from: Alex_Olijar on December 08, 2011, 07:58:19 PM
Dragon Age has two bisexual characters. You can romance both Leliana and Zevran playing as either sex. They have a pretty graphic scene devoted to each (imo). It's certainly not like Kelly were its only implied.

PG (okay, maybe PG13) movies could get away with that same level of content, and with better graphics.

Anyways, this is a Bioware game, and is to be expected. I'm more surprised they felt the need to add romance options to an MMO.

I agree, but compatatively to other video game romances, it was really explicit.

The Warrior · « **Reply #57 on:** December 12, 2011, 05:48:37 PM »

ANYONE ELSE HAVE PRE-ORDER EARLY ACCESS?!

Drrek · « **Reply #58 on:** December 12, 2011, 06:42:23 PM »

Quote from: The Warrior on December 12, 2011, 05:48:37 PM

ANYONE ELSE HAVE PRE-ORDER EARLY ACCESS?!

Yes, but I don't know what day I start my early access yet. Also no need to shout.

Drrek · « **Reply #59 on:** December 12, 2011, 08:02:33 PM »

Quote from: The Warrior on December 12, 2011, 07:48:57 PM

Quote from: Drrek on December 12, 2011, 06:42:23 PM
Quote from: The Warrior on December 12, 2011, 05:48:37 PM
ANYONE ELSE HAVE PRE-ORDER EARLY ACCESS?!

Yes, but I don't know what day I start my early access yet. Also no need to shout.
CRUISE CONTROL FOR ROYAL CANTERLOT VOICE COOL!

You know getting that reference gave me a slight feeling of shame.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #60 on:** December 13, 2011, 02:29:08 PM »

Quote from: Drrek on December 12, 2011, 08:02:33 PM

Quote from: The Warrior on December 12, 2011, 07:48:57 PM
Quote from: Drrek on December 12, 2011, 06:42:23 PM
Quote from: The Warrior on December 12, 2011, 05:48:37 PM
ANYONE ELSE HAVE PRE-ORDER EARLY ACCESS?!

Yes, but I don't know what day I start my early access yet. Also no need to shout.
CRUISE CONTROL FOR ROYAL CANTERLOT VOICE COOL!

You know getting that reference gave me a slight feeling of shame.

Which reference, he killed both of them.

browarod · « **Reply #61 on:** December 13, 2011, 05:05:44 PM »

Turns out I have access today, I'm so excited. I logged in and made my characters (so I'd get the names I wanted) earlier and I'm gonna get on and start playing after work is over.

*squee*

The Warrior · « **Reply #62 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:33:07 PM »

Anyone else's patch taking Forever?

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #63 on:** December 14, 2011, 12:55:37 AM »

Quote from: The Warrior on December 13, 2011, 09:33:07 PM

Anyone else's patch taking Forever?

The Warrior · « **Reply #64 on:** December 14, 2011, 09:48:25 AM »

I'm Not give the Jedi cake, I'M ASSAULTING THEM WITH CAKE

Drrek · « **Reply #65 on:** December 14, 2011, 12:44:26 PM »

Dang, didn't get the email yet, so I guess I'll just have to hope for tomorrow. What server is everyone going on?

browarod · « **Reply #66 on:** December 14, 2011, 01:54:48 PM »

My guild is on, I think, Grand Master Zym (we're a Sith guild) but I'd be happy to play Republic anywhere if that's what people are playing.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #67 on:** December 14, 2011, 02:45:07 PM »

Quote from: browarod on December 14, 2011, 01:54:48 PM

My guild is on, I think, Grand Master Zym (we're a Sith guild) but I'd be happy to play Republic anywhere if that's what people are playing.

MUHAHAHAHAH! THE WORLD IS MINE!

browarod · « **Reply #68 on:** December 14, 2011, 02:49:56 PM »

Haha, that's exactly what we thought when we first saw the name.

Drrek · « **Reply #69 on:** December 14, 2011, 03:02:06 PM »

Quote from: browarod on December 14, 2011, 01:54:48 PM

My guild is on, I think, Grand Master Zym (we're a Sith guild) but I'd be happy to play Republic anywhere if that's what people are playing.

Well I'll be playing Republic first with my trooper, but other than that I kind of like all the sith counterparts over the republic ones. I'll probably actually play a bounty hunter at the same time as my trooper, because I'm planning on playing the trooper through with my brother for the most part.

I wish I had known the way they were doing early access earlier, because I would have pre-ordered as soon as it was available if I had. sigh.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #70 on:** December 14, 2011, 03:26:34 PM »

Quote from: browarod on December 14, 2011, 02:49:56 PM

Haha, that's exactly what we thought when we first saw the name.

I wonder if it's a homage. I'd be surprised if it was.

The Warrior · « **Reply #71 on:** December 14, 2011, 05:08:15 PM »

fully downloaded and installed: awaiting email

The Warrior · « **Reply #72 on:** December 14, 2011, 11:01:35 PM »

Is the Redemption Guild Idea actually Do able?

Drrek · « **Reply #73 on:** December 14, 2011, 11:04:46 PM »

My brother is playing on as Republic on one of the servers now, I'll ask him which one, but if no one objects, we could all play our republic characters on that server (whenever we actually get the coveted e-mail that is)

browarod · « **Reply #74 on:** December 14, 2011, 11:21:31 PM »

Quote from: Drrek on December 14, 2011, 11:04:46 PM

My brother is playing on as Republic on one of the servers now, I'll ask him which one, but if no one objects, we could all play our republic characters on that server (whenever we actually get the coveted e-mail that is)

That sounds like a great idea. I'll probably be rolling a Jedi Knight (since I have my two favorite classes on my Empire server).

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Author Topic: The Old Republic (Read 16553 times)

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