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.

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.

BW just doesn't have the staff devoted to this game to make something better. Whatever content they are working on, the new planet and Ops, is enough to take up everyone.

It may be even worse now, but take a look at the credits for GSF and compare them with the orignal and ROTHC credits (which included much of the original staff, since they did work on Makeb, even if they were no longer working on the game). It is a tiny staff, in comparison.

It's sad, though. The casinos are finally being used, but the machines aren't actually IN the casino. They set it all up in the lobby area, I am assuming because it would take too much manpower to actually change the casinos themselves.

As for the slot game, I don't know why, but I was expecting some type of game. Anyone hoping for Pazaak one day has your answer - not happening.

this is one of the most boring things i have ever seen and from what i heard winning anything is rare. really this is just one of the most lazy things i have ever seen and even in the video you can tell he's not having fun at all. i hope people boycott this 'event' and speak with numbers i'll be playing wildstar.

Is it really 50k for each kingpinchip?

Mabey they should also add in some cheat option so that just like season 1 ranked you can cheat your way to the rancor or you can get it by being Lucky...?

you could also just buy 50 of the smugglers chips and try your luck there... seems like you should get multiple kingpin chips that way for the same price