So as the title says I'm a little confused as to what is it my character is supposed to be doing in this game. I know that it's Sith Empire vs. The Republic but as far as I can tell each faction has its own questing area so the chances of you seeing another person of the opposite faction are rather slim unless you go to Ilum and come on let us be honest, does anyone go there? So PvP isn't the big thing here, now PvE. Other than a few quests and flashpoints what is my character striving towards? Is there some end game boss that I'll end up grinding until the new content, or what?

what is the point of life? why am i here? how long is a piece of string?

 

i also often ponder these questions while I tap away at my computer input device.

Glad to see I'm not the only one, philosoraptor has the answers you may seek.

The character journey is the purpose of the game.

 

Maybe you just need an xbox shooter and some xboxlive action.

My character's purpose is to kill scumbags and get paid.

I love these existentialist threads.

 

Sometimes, I grab a J, drive up to the lookout with my buds, stare up at the stars and wonder what the purpose of everything is.

 

Then we get bored and play more TOR.

what is the point of life? why am i here? how long is a piece of string?

 

i also often ponder these questions while I tap away at my computer input device.

 

 

Teh Lulz

 

They are the meaning and purpose of everything.

 

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Ony purpose of any game is for fun and entertainment, there is nothing heavy or mystical about the purpose of games..

Ultimately, the purpose is to supply revenue to Electronic Arts.

So as the title says I'm a little confused as to what is it my character is supposed to be doing in this game. I know that it's Sith Empire vs. The Republic but as far as I can tell each faction has its own questing area so the chances of you seeing another person of the opposite faction are rather slim unless you go to Ilum and come on let us be honest, does anyone go there? So PvP isn't the big thing here, now PvE. Other than a few quests and flashpoints what is my character striving towards? Is there some end game boss that I'll end up grinding until the new content, or what?

 

 

It seems to me as though you're looking for a "The End" moment. The problem is MMO's don't have that, especially not this one. Games like this are all about the journey, the rise to power, and (in this one in particular) the story that's yours along the way.

the purpose of my character is to embody the Jedi orders values and to help any who need help in any way.

also to slay poon and kill baddies

So as the title says I'm a little confused as to what is it my character is supposed to be doing in this game... Other than a few quests and flashpoints what is my character striving towards?

 

Play your character's class quests and it will be clear what your characters is striving towards. Each character class has a different goal. Playing planet quests will give them something else to strive towards on a shorter term basis.

 

A bit weird to dismiss things with 'other than a few quests', because quests are the mechanism by which a character's story is progressed.

We really are at the beginning of it all. The trick, of course, is to make sure we never find the end. - Bill Bryson, A Short History of Nearly Everything

 

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the answer is 7

So as the title says I'm a little confused as to what is it my character is supposed to be doing in this game. I know that it's Sith Empire vs. The Republic but as far as I can tell each faction has its own questing area so the chances of you seeing another person of the opposite faction are rather slim unless you go to Ilum and come on let us be honest, does anyone go there? So PvP isn't the big thing here, now PvE. Other than a few quests and flashpoints what is my character striving towards? Is there some end game boss that I'll end up grinding until the new content, or what?

 

This your first MMORPG m8?

Ultimately, the purpose is to supply revenue to Electronic Arts.

 

 

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the answer is 7

42, surely?

I know that it's Sith Empire vs. The Republic but as far as I can tell each faction has its own questing area so the chances of you seeing another person of the opposite faction are rather slim unless you go to Ilum and come on let us be honest, does anyone go there?

On planets that are shared between the Empire and Republic, while the questing areas are mostly different (except for the bonus series areas), you can always get to the enemy side easily enough if you want to look for enemies. Look for a road that leads off of the explored area of your map to an area where quests are not sending you.

 

If you head into enemy territory, you should be able to find enemies to PVP with. They should be around your level too, so could be a fair and interesting fight. Watch out for level 50 guards near their bases, though.

So as the title says I'm a little confused as to what is it my character is supposed to be doing in this game. I know that it's Sith Empire vs. The Republic but as far as I can tell each faction has its own questing area so the chances of you seeing another person of the opposite faction are rather slim unless you go to Ilum and come on let us be honest, does anyone go there? So PvP isn't the big thing here, now PvE. Other than a few quests and flashpoints what is my character striving towards? Is there some end game boss that I'll end up grinding until the new content, or what?

 

Each world has its own boss, but it seems to me as though OP has only experienced the first 2 or 3 planets. Once you get to Nar Shaddaa, the planets are shared. For sure, the Empire and Republic congregate in different areas, but this is the case in any conflict, otherwise it would be a really short war.

Who cares about endgame? I'm in it for the roleplaying. Problem solved.

This game is a product and each product has a purpose. The purpose of this product is entertainment. Yes, its true that people pay money to be entertained. We go to movies, plays, sporting events, etc. all to be entertained.

 

I personally do not go to baseball games because I am not entertained by that sport and I don't think any hardcore baseball fans will take offense to that statement.

 

I am, however entertained by SWTOR which is why I play it. If this game is boring you or is just not your thing, you won't be offending anyone if you find something else that does entertain you.

 

The best answer I can give to your question is; its completely up to you. Follow the story, go get in PvP fights or do something strange with a droid. Its completely up to you.

What's the purpose of a game?

I agree with 42 - the answer to life and everything.

I don't know about the game but the purpose of this thread is to troll... Im sure of it.