SWG suffered from a complete game revamp called the NGE. (New Game Enhancements) In addition, there was also a Combat Update as well. (CU) These 2 changes drove most of the fan base away from the game as it completely changed how you built your character. Gone were the days of stacking professions based on bonuses and abilities. The game morphed into your standard MMO, pick a profession and level. Even though there was just as much grinding in the old system, people didn't seem to like being pigeon-holed into a specific profession and forced to "level" to 80 (now 90).
I quit the game and went back to EQ and eventually wow.
Recently, I decided to try the game out again, I went in with a clean slate and decided to evaluate it from the eyes of someone new to the game, and to be honest, I am really enjoying myself. If you enjoy the genre, there is no other game that offers this vast emersion into the Star Wars world. (MMO speaking) I have tried several professions and found them to be fairly unique, however, as with at least 25% of the population, I love my Jedi class. There is something about being a 30'ish year old, growing up on Star Wars and getting to run around with a light saber. Unlike the Jedi class pre-CU and NGE, the Jedi's are not invincable, and you will "die" however, there really is no penalty for dying other than the time it takes to run to the cantina for buffs.
The crafting classes still offer the same complex and challenging design to create the best weaponry and armor. I love the crafting game within a game of SWG. Hunting for the best resources to make the best end product is almost as fun as swinging a light saber.
Its obvious that the market for SWG is a very niche market. The patience and dedication it takes to craft is not for your average teenager looking for a quick adrenaline fix. The game is well suited for a slightly more mature audience and I think that everyone should at least try the game if they are a fan of Star Wars and MMO's. For some reason, there seems to be quite a few people coming back, the server that I migrated too is usually quite packed with people.
In conclusion, give the game a chance again if you enjoyed it before or at least give the free 14 day trial a shot. If you google "star wars galaxies" the first link will take you to the main page and there is a huge button to download the free trial.
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This is an entirely new approach to gaming that is years ahead anything else out there. For one, you are immersed inside a storyline that we are all familiar with, Star Wars. So with just that, you're left feeling that this could have happened, even if in the fictious world, it still makes you feel that you are apart of something famous and much bigger than yourself. That aside, the game offers a rich variety of activities, whatever interests you in real life. As if this was not enough, it puts you into contact with tons of other people who are in the same game, making it seem even more real. Its the SIMS meets the Star Wars Movies, definitely worth a try.
