*Contains minor story structure spoilers*

So I bit the bullet and participated in the last beta weekend for Star Wars: The Old Republic. I made the conscious choice to enjoy that last little morsel the game had to offer until release and like any of the last pieces in life; I took the time to savory and enjoy it to the bitter end. Here is my second look at the MMO that brings story to the forefront.

This time around, I tried to experience different classes and get a feel for what kind of the story Bioware wanted to tell with these classes. As a Mirialan Smuggler, trouble followed me wherever I went and, as Human Sith Inquisitor, I started at the bottom of the barrel and had to painstakingly work my way up.

Wily, wily Smuggler

The Smuggler starts off with what they do best, smuggling. I started off delivering a shipment of weapons to Ord Manteel for the Republic to help in the ongoing conflict. From there things happen and in typical Smuggler faction shit hits the fan early. One of my associates decides to steal my starship along with the weapons and makes a beeline towards their own successes while I end up holding bag without a ship, and a dangerous crime lord breathing down my neck because of the busted deal.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

Boosting to be the Grand Master of the fourth pillar(Story). Bioware plans to do what they do best and incorporate it in a MMO. With each class receiving a unique story, races and companions there should be something for everyone as well as providing different experiences for the rerollers and altholics. Backed by tons of lore and possible some reconning I really am eager to see what becomes of this blockbuster AAA title and see how cohesive the personal, world stories and general MMO environment becomes.

Imperial Agent

Being as I started gaming with first person shooters like Goldeneye 007 and Perfect Dark being a secret agent always appealed to me and this is why initially I had an interest in the Imperial Agent. As time grew on I become more and more attuned with the class. Being a Bioware game the story will play an important role in SWTOR and from interviews the one fact that really caught my eye was that the Imperial Agent will be the class to see the whole picture of what’s going on through the Old Republic timeline. You know when I read a story I want to be able to see the whole picture by the time I’m finished and the I.A seems to be doing just that. Story aside I’m picturing myself on how I want to play this class.The one problem though is, as of now I haven’t really felt comfortable playing a ranged class in a MMO and I will need some hands-on time to see if I like it or not perhaps I’ll go with the versatile Operative A.C and adopt a medium – short range playstyle oppose to the long range burst capabilities of the Sniper A.C. Something to ponder I suppose. .

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