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The thought that WoW has more endgame content

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The thought that WoW has more endgame content

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Yaiser
02.28.2012 , 09:34 AM | #1
To de-bunk and explain some thoughts

Thought #1 WoW has more raid content

False - Ever since BC WoW has implemented 2 instances in the first raid tier of an expansion. We are seeing, so far, the same model in TOR. Cataclysm was the exception to this in WoW but the raids easily were considered one raid as clearing both BOT/BWL in one night was common place.

Thought #2 TOR raids are too easy vs. WoW

False and LOL @ Cataclysm and Wrath. WoW raids haven't been difficult since BC and the 2nd and 3rd tiers of the past 2 expansions, even on HM, difficulty has been laughable. The first tier in Cataclysm was easy before everyone complained of its difficulty and subsequently got nerfed. Although the difficulty in TOR isn't very high WoW is not any more difficult.

Thought #3 There is nothing to do in TOR at endgame vs. WoW

And what is there to do in WoW? Farm dailies, grind dungeons, raid, farm achievements. Looks pretty similar to the TOR endgame to me. No, TOR doesn't have as many dailies but we're really splitting hairs here. There are no achievements in TOR as of yet but if you are farming achievements you must be pretty bored with a game to do so. MMO's have a grind to get gear at endgame and TOR hasn't changed anything up.

Thought #4 TOR is more aimed at casuals than WoW

Really? LFR is all that needs to be said on that. There is nothing wrong with being a casual, some people realize life is more important than a video game but you can't say WoW isn't aimed at a casual market. In this day and age all MMO's are going to be catering to a casual audience, that is how the market has changed and this is how developer's are going to adapt to stay afloat int he marketplace.

I was not a shot at saying TOR is better than WoW, everyone has their own opinion. These are just some facts that I wanted to throw out there that really in some circumstance these games are pretty even leveled.
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muzzle_flash
02.28.2012 , 09:37 AM | #2
While I hate the bloated blizzard monster pig as much the the next guy, to suggest that swtor has even a fraction of its content is laughable, no matter how you look at it. With 3 years of dev love swtor still couldnt match that behemoth for content...

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lineschmidt
02.28.2012 , 09:40 AM | #3
Quote: Originally Posted by muzzle_flash View Post
While I hate the bloated blizzard monster pig as much the the next guy, to suggest that swtor has even a fraction of its content is laughable, no matter how you look at it. With 3 years of dev love swtor still couldnt match that behemoth for content...
Well here is how i look at it

I have 9 lvl 85s and my options when i log on wow is:

Run the same 3 heroics until i reach weekly cap and run the same raid twice, one in LFR and one in normal (can't be bothered with heroic mode which is essentially the same content anyway)

Not exactly a lot of relevant content

Sure, there are more heroics but have you been in the older cata heroics lately?
It's filled with completely clueless ppl in crafted pvp blue and quest green gear. I'd honestly rather just afk in SW than do that

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Dodia
02.28.2012 , 09:41 AM | #4
Really, did you think you debunked those claims? Really? Poor job there.

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lineschmidt
02.28.2012 , 09:42 AM | #5
Quote: Originally Posted by Dodia View Post
Really, did you think you debunked those claims? Really? Poor job there.
Well, you certainly did a good job countering...

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dazednconfuzed
02.28.2012 , 09:42 AM | #6
Thought #1...
Well, yes, of course WoW has more raid content... I mean, they have been going for what, nearly 8 years, and had 3 expansions?

Thought #2...
Couldn't comment, haven't done any raids in TOR yet. They do look rather similar to WoW raids from the videos though.

Thought #3...
I refer you to my answer for #1. Replace the word 'raid' with the phrase 'endgame content'.

Thought #4...
I agree, and unfortunately, you are right. It means that most MMOs these days will be shallow affairs that require very little time and thought. It's a shame they can't come up with a model that requires little time, but still requires thought. A game for casuals, but one you still need to think about.
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Sillenna
02.28.2012 , 09:44 AM | #7
Quote: Originally Posted by muzzle_flash View Post
While I hate the bloated blizzard monster pig as much the the next guy, to suggest that swtor has even a fraction of its content is laughable, no matter how you look at it. With 3 years of dev love swtor still couldnt match that behemoth for content...
Current WoW raid content: 1 (one) raid instance - Dragon Soul

All previous ones are obsolete.

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muzzle_flash
02.28.2012 , 09:45 AM | #8
Quote: Originally Posted by Sillenna View Post
Current WoW raid content: 1 (one) raid instance - Dragon Soul

All previous ones are obsolete.
Ok, some people might think theyre similar in terms of raids because of the way the gear tier system works, fine maybe, now look at the rest of the game....

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damican
02.28.2012 , 09:47 AM | #9
Quote: Originally Posted by Yaiser View Post
long slightly confused post
I think a lot of the people are complaining there isnt enough to do NOW. Though I will say expecting a 2 month old game to have remotely as much content as an 8 year old game is silly.

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Irishbrewed
02.28.2012 , 09:48 AM | #10
This thread is a joke, u can't be serious...