Monday, July 16, 2012

The Absolute Best Feature of SWTOR

By Arthur Lepe


Star Wars finally gave a game to their audience that is worth their while. SWTOR was dubbed the next big MMO and although it is great, it might not live up to its hype. This is not for lack of game play, it is because all of the games in the genre have failed to change their path enough to have an audience that sticks around for long. The story in the game is absolutely intense and something everyone will enjoy. People who are huge fans of the movie franchise will surely love their attention to detail. Gamers will also love the addition of companions. These are helpers that follow you throughout your character's journey.

When first starting the game, you are given the choice of what side and what race you want to choose from. This is the time when you will choose your allegiance and fight the great war for your chosen side. There is no turning back, so ensure that the class you pick is one that you will want to play for months to come. You are allowed to have more than one character, but leveling in any game takes a substantial amount of time. After customizing your character's every detail you will be ready to head off into the game and eventually get your own companion.

When playing, you are allowed to make use of five different companions at one time. It is essentially your own little army of players that help you with your every needs. For instance, many players will be fighting mobs or doing quests, while their companions are sent to collect vital materials from nodes that are around the area. If you ever played any other MMO, you will instantly see how beneficial these helpers can be. Unfortunately, once you get your star-ship you will only be able to bring one companion with you. It is a good idea to choose the best one that compliments your specific class. This way they work well in a multitude of situations.

The best part about companions are that they are unpredictable and have feelings. This means that if you do not treat them well, they will turn against you. They have implemented an affection system that will gauge your companion's happiness. Some will even start to love your toon and others will consider you as a close friend. It is quite an interesting addition that makes SWTOR very interesting.

Making them happy is admittedly pretty easy to do. If you make the right decisions during your missions you will gain their respect. If for some reason they are unhappy, you can always give them a gift to show them you appreciation them.

These gifts also have their own complexity. For instance, if you give a level 5 companion a gift that you would give to a level 1 it really will not gain their affection much. However, if you give them a gift that is equal to their level or higher it will help rise their affection for you by a lot. So, save your credits and be ready to shower them with gifts. Failing to do so can result in a companion leaving your side and fighting the war against you.




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