Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Quick Links
Smedley announces SWG-type MMO
Elikal
Member UncommonPosts: 7,912
While the closing of Vanguard, Free Realms and Wizardy Online may sadden some fans, an unexpected move was Smedley annoucing a sort of SWG-like game, on Reddit:
http://www.reddit.com/r/EQNext/comments/1w2lu2/im_john_smedley_president_of_soe_amaa/cey4rth
Asked, if he could relaunch a title, which one would be pick, and what he did different he answered:
"SWG. I would do everything differently.
SWG PLAYERS - OUR NEXT GAME (not announced yet) IS DEDICATED TO YOU. Once we launch it... you can come home now."
People don't ask questions to get answers - they ask questions to show how smart they are. - Dogbert
This discussion has been closed.
Comments
that right there worries me and makes me believe that our home is gone forever
http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/post/6148631/SWG-PLAYERS-OUR-NEXT-GAME-not-announced-yet-IS-DEDICATED-TO-YOU.html#6148631
Topic already here no need to make a new thread.
Aww rads someone was faster. XD
Can be closed.
People don't ask questions to get answers - they ask questions to show how smart they are. - Dogbert
LOL he says SWG is the one game he would like to resurrect, but states he would "do everything differently".
Then states all the SWG players "can come home"?
Does anyone at SOE even proof read what this guy writes? Because Id swear he's so focused on the PR machine of making everyone happy that everything out of his mouth is a contradiction. Everything I read from this guy just reads like BS.
Yep. Ill be playing the Repopulation. Everything SWG had and more, but without Smedley and SOE.
Bringer of Eternal Darkness and Despair, but also a Nutritious way to start your Morning.
Games Played: Too Many
The problem is that MMOers have long memories.
SOE already had their chance with SWG itself, and they blew it.
And I will be right there with you. Sorry Smed, fool me once...
If you want a new idea, go read an old book.
In order to be insulted, I must first value your opinion.
Now , Yes , its me. Hello all, now that I have extended the pleasantries. I only hope that My old buddy John is not secretly behind or looking to buy "The Repopulation" for I am already a booster and planning on playing.
Unaware of the Jestor?
http://about.me/JestorRodo/
Friends enjoy his classic Vblog - https://www.facebook.com/GoodOldReliableNathan
This.
Soe takes a dump on swg, then vg and quite a few other games. Surely we'll give him another chance just because he says so?! Its been years smedley, just fuck off will you?
I never actually got to play SWG (didn't really appeal to me when it was fresh, then I heard it went way downhill and didn't want to play it at all).
But Iunno...a guy named Smedley? It sounds like some one that medieval Carpathian children would have been warned about:
"Beware the broken glass toothed Smedley, of Mist Mountain child! He cometh for ye in the twighlight hour...should thou misbehave!" *The village hag Cackles Meniacaly as the small child runs, in terror, to make it home before the oil lamps are lit*
Cool!!!!
Swg vet says "Count me in!"
http://www.speedtest.net/result/1651869499.png
Someone needs to pin him down and ask "Which version of SWG are you talking about?" as there were three versions of that game. He also needs to be asked if the version SOE creates will be changed while they chase the latest MMO fad. I'd love to see his answers to that.
Currently Playing: World of Warcraft
At this point I wouldn't put to much stock in it. Wait till there is a official announcement otherwise I would say he is just playing to the crowd.
Smedley, the man who was instrumental in absolutely gutting one of my favorite games of all time, now wishes to make amends?
I'll have a look at it, but I am gonna be the furthest possible thing away from gentle if it is not a Goddamn blinding light from heaven.
No wonder they were talking about all access to their games for a low $15. So...what's that going to end up...4 different Everquest games , 2 Planetside games and DCUO? Woo. Talk about redundant. Oh yeah....and a SWG-type MMO. Seems they could never quite get down exactly what a SWG type MMO was in the first place. Now we're just supposed to take his word and trust they finally "nailed it".
I left out Dragon's Prophet......so there's that.
And Dragon's Prophet. They are working on the subscriber benefits now.
Yeah..i guess I noticed while you posted this. Still ...5 high Fantasy, 2 SCI-FI FPS's , and SCI-Fi/Fantasy Superhero/VIllain action and a genre unspecific but seeming to lean towards SCi-FI MMO. I guess its as much variety as can be expected.
I don't think so.
I'd be delighted to play a modern SWG2 that does it right. SWG was very outdated, and badly needed a revamp. Sony has done it's little experiment. Sony's Star Wars Clone Wars MMO will close soon, and Sony will now hopefully produce Star Wars Galaxies 2. The way it should have been done, without some of the rotten things that contributed to its decline.
The way I see it, SWTOR blew it too. I'm ready to give Sony another chance.
Yeah, I absolutly Loved SWG- Post-NGE, Granted I did not try Pre-NGE, but SWG was my first MMO, and is the reason I love them today, Honestly, I like Sony, And I will happily Give them another try.
Did he actually say they'd go back to pre-NCU or is it just we want to get bac kthose that played before the game was shut down?.....Like others have said, I dont believe too much that comes out of this guys mouth either.
I think there's more to it than this kind of grievance stuff.
The MMO market is so competitive now, that Sony has to put development into innovative ideas that break the boring MMO mold and resonate with players. I'd happily give a revamped SWG2 a go, I think they've learned a lot of lessons with their Star Wars Clone Wars MMO experiment, and by watching SWTOR's miscalculations.
I hope it's a SWG2 title. I suppose there's always a chance that it'll be some new concept, such as a Firefly MMO, or something along those lines. Who'm I kidding, I'd give that a go too.
Maybe Sony will announce something about this mystery MMO at their coming SOE LIve event (in August I think).
I figure it won't hurt to give Sony's retake on SWG a go. Reckon it'll be free to try, and could be worth the effort.
Heh you'd think with how Smed coupled with his penchant for complete spin was reviled before no one would care what he says anymore but nope as soon as he opens his mouth and drops a key phrase like SWG or sandbox we get 20 different threads about he same quote here and many pages of posts.
Personally don't give a crap what the man says but don't hold any grudges either I'll wait to play and judge each game for myself.