Routinely conduct in SWTOR

Why is always the same pattern repeated in a MMO where I PVP? Although there are 100's of different things to do, it is always easier to just jump into a Warzone and play than trying to do something different and create a group for quests, flashpoints etc.

Sometimes I believe that I would simply have more fun if I just focused more on PVE and saved PVP to games that focus solely on it... like Daoc, Warhammer and Guild Wars 2.

Do not misunderstand me, I like PVP in SWTOR and have fun playing it, but it tends to wear me out a lot faster these days, same also happened in Rift and WOW. Unfortunately routinely conduct coming from this prevents me from doing something else and it's hard to be creative when you are tired and have about 30 minutes left before going to bed.

That's why I was so surprised after testing Lotro a year ago. I unexpectedly fell in love with it even if it was a PVE game. It had great community, roleplaying and sandboxing.

Back to SWTOR! When reading the patch notes for 1.2, I say to myself: "Okay, So where is all this new stuff?" Well, everything is there, I just have to stop taking the easy route and try new things, even if the Story mode flashpoint does not give me better gear, it will at least give me a great experience. Just look at the Rakghoul flashpoint, I had a blast playing Kaon Under Siege. Now I just need to get the thumb out of my ass and do the next one. 

Beside from all this, I’m guessing I just wanted a discussion, my Agent is now level 10 and I have chose Sniper as advanced class. I also ran a little PVP yesterday with my Trooper and had some nice games. I’m currently playing as Assault again after being Tactics for a while. Both build are real fun!

I must also add that I’m very disappointed when it seems that Elder Scrolls Online will be another standard MMO. I was really hoping for Skyrims graphics in a sandbox environment... But I’ll guess we have to see how it will evolve.

So anyone else feeling they need to throw things around in order not to get caught up in the same routine? Or maybe you can share some tips that prevents this? Share your thoughts!

Imperial Agent

Yesterday I started my first Sith Empire character, a Imperial Agent going for Sniper! From movies, games, books I have always had thing "thing" for snipers, so the choice was quite natural.

Since I have trouble playing evil characters, I will see how it is to play a "evil side" character as lightsided. My agents backstory is that he are an double agent for the Republic. No heavy-RP but just a backstory that justifies why I will play him as lightsided.

I haven't really played him more then a few levels and if I stuck to him I will continue to post about his adventures in Hutta.

The good thing about SWTOR is that you don't need to rush, atleast that is what I am trying to say to myself...

Newbie Blogger Initiative and myself

The reason I occasionally blog is that I like to be able to look back on what I have played in the past and keep a "journal" of my gaming-life. It's really amusing to look back and see what I wrote about games ie. before release and then months after playing.

One example is the Collectors Edition of SWTOR. In my post here you can read that I had no intention of buying it. But lets take a look at my shelf... what do we have there? Isn't that a Malgus statue? Yupp!

So what am I trying to say? A blog really helps me create a red line between decisions and the outcome of them. To see how they evolve over time.

This morning I stumbled upon one of Syp's posts about "Newbie Blogger Initiative". I haven't registered on the forum, but I will definitly follow the discussions to learn some tips and pointers from the experienced guys and gals in there. This will hopefully aid me in my blogging crusade and give me some ideas.

Peace!

Skyrim(again) and SWTOR

Skyrim is indeed a great game! I played it the first time to level 17 then started playing SWTOR. I really enjoy SWTOR but recently I have evolved a interest in Skyrim again, I blame season 2 of Games of thrones. :D

But this time I wanted Skyrim to be more, realistic and RP to the MAX. So I read this excellent diary of a Nord Refugee called Hrisskar III! This really got me interested again, so I gave it a try!

I installed a few HD mods and started playing and really had a blast! So now I am trying to mix my gametime between SWTOR where i PVP alot and Skyrim. For me these two games really makes a good couple!

Its been a while...

But I am still here. Just realised that I haven't posted for a while. Been busy playing... It is actually quite funny from a personal view too have a blog, been able to look back on what you have played and what you thought about the different games you've tried.

After SWTOR was released I've pretty much been playing that game. And I really like it alot! The only downside would be that SWTOR is abit linear. I am missing some of the sandboxing from SWG. Not all, but some.

My main intention were to roll a Commando, but after playing one in late Beta I went for Vanguard instead. Even though I really miss beeing able to off-heal I found the Commando to be to stationary for me. So therefore I rolled Vanguard!

I really love the class! I usually end up regretting my class choice in games, but this time I am hooked. Love the looks, fast pace and the ability to both CC and do good DPS.

My Vanguard is now lvl 46 and at first I specced in the Shield tree, but more recently I have been playing with an Assault specc. Both builds are great in their own way. But currently i'm enjoying Assault specc more. Kinda reminds me about a heavy armored Sabotour from Rift with CC and close ranged abilities. Not to bad, because playing a Saboutour were the only thing I enjoyed in Rift. :D

My current build (Assault):
http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#801bMZMsZfhMbdGGMs.1

Here are some pictures from leveling in SWTOR:

WAR, SWTOR and MMO-vacation

It's been a while since the last time I wrote in the blog. My last post told you that I was going to play WOW with some friends. Well, that lasted for 3-4 days then I just couldn't play it anymore. Wow just gave me some weird retro anxiety. :) + I was still enjoying WAR.

That thing has changed now, the sad thing with WAR is because the lack of new updates and content, the game just feels shallow after playing it for a few months. Im not a 100% into PVE but sometimes I want to take a break from all PVP and just do someting different!

The other problem with WAR is the campaign. It pretty much forces you to stand with your 200 mates trying to take a keep that has 200 other guys defending. On top of that, trying this as a ST mdps isn't the most fun thing to do either. :) WAR has always been more about numbers then actual skill. That is sad.

So, time has come to take a mmo-break and play some Fifa12, BF3 and some other xbox games collecting dust. Still haven't completed Red dead redemption.

See you in SWTOR!

Casual WOW project

Haven't posted in a while. Mainly because vacation and lack of time.

I have been playing my WL, mostly alone because my guild seems more or less inactive atm. MY current RR is 75. Im not grinding WAR that much but I would really like to hit rr80 before SWTOR gets released. :)

Other then this, me and some mates have started new horde chars on Belnazzar. I really didnt see this one coming and I thought I would never play WOW again. But I have missed playing with them so of couse I tagged along!

Class choice wasnt easy since I have almost played every class ingame before. But I ended up with a Goblin Shaman, just because I hadn't played the race before. But I cant say I really liked the whole Sci-fi and silly quests that the goblin start area offered.

So this will be interesting, lets see how this unfolds in the future!