Update 2.8 - Slot Machines First Look

I have to congratulate BW. I didn't think it was possible to make a more boring and tedious "event" than the Life Day snow balls ... but gosh darn it the developpers really over achieved with this event.

rofl, beat me to it.

I was just thinking how it looks stunningly similar to snowballs, except more expensive.

sad thing is - I'll still participate because I want the tommy gun and powder blue retro car. probably going to use the opportunity to catch up on some shows on netflix while I'm at it :P

Thanks for posting the videos, left me wondering that the outlay in coins isn't worth the prizes. Rehashed tat, apart form the Assault Cannon.

And this is adding value for subscribers?

So, it's disappointing and it only entertained you for about 5 minutes....

.....but, you think it should be made into a permanent feature instead of a limited time event.

O.o

wat

when was the last time bioware ever did that? really i wouldn't be shocked when bioware comes up with some way to tie this into the cartel market so they can rip us off more.

really i wonder how many people will be left after wildstar comes out? you know a game that puts in new content, new game play, new dungeons and the like. bioware can't even get a gambling event right.

Thank you.

np just keep in mind you either have to win kingpin tokens from the smugglers luck machines or you have to buy them for 50k each, which is a very expensive drawback.

It sounds weird but it is totally true, the content is so disappointing it would be better as permanent then a "event"

I don't feel there is anything special enough about it to make it a event or to get people excited if it is recurring. but if it was just something extra to do on nar shaddaa or better yet if there was a smuggler and kingpin slot in every cantina [kind of like the jukebox - its there but only if you care to notice] it would be a much more appreciated addition to the game in my opinion they could even toss in a new reward item once in a while

as a "event" not really much to see beyond the rancor and even then... meh

also if there was a portable slot machine you could play while in a raid waiting to group up or for disconnects / afk's that would be awesome. I could see myself spending a lot of credits to get rewarded while waiting rather then just throwing balls at people

limited time event in a small not easily accessible place... no thanks

I am so, so disappointed by this slot event!! I came back to SWTOR full time because of the Galactic Stronghold coming up, and was thrilled to hear about the slot game! I am basically what many of you would consider a casual MMO player, although I've been subbed since day one. I am not really into Nightmare mode and Hard ops etc but I love the game, the stories, and want more things to do in game besides shoot things (and more exciting loot drops, but that is another story).

A really good slot mini-game in an MMO can make me throw credits at it like popcorn. What do I consider a really good slot MMO? Well, one that you open up a window and get to play a SLOT MACHINE. You know, whirring little icons that either match up or don't, like the one Neopets had like 10 years ago (my first MMO, they still have them). Works like a slot, its fun, you get all sorts of little wins, its entertaining, sometimes you hit it big, although usually you lose credits. This can also be worked for tokens etc like SWTOR wants us to use. At least I am entertained when I am gambling away my in-game credits! It's funny; I don't like to play real slots because I don't want to waste real money, so MMO slots are super fun , since something is at stake but it isn't real cash.

But this? Wow. It's like Here is a button push for minimum 1,000 credits. It simply turns red or green and you can win a token or certificate occasionally, with maybe winning or losing a token or winning a whole 2 ? Boring. Well, looks like I'l be saving tons of credits. I hope it is not too late to bring REAL MMO slots to the game at some point. And, I hope this is not a harbinger of things to come for Galactic Strongholds; I so don't want to be disappointed again.

Pazaak... FTW!