It requires no class resource, and in the case of the Jedi Knight and the Sith Warrior it actually helps build the resource, somewhat similar to Rage for the warrior class in World of Warcraft. Instead, each class has a basic attack that has to be activated manually whenever you want to use it. The Old Republic sets itself apart from many MMOs by removing the auto-attack that initiates when your character is set to beat up a target.
Combat is based around selecting a target and using an ability to attack it. The complex game systems won't seem so complex if you've played an MMO in the last decade. This makes learning the complex game systems feel like more of a side-effect of role-playing your character than a requirement to move forward. In the amount of time it takes to get through the first dialogue bit, you may be tempted to proudly announce to anyone nearby that you're "the most evil Sith ever," or "a Bounty Hunter with a heart of gold and an eye for credits." From there, BioWare gives you hundreds more opportunities to reinforce your identity (or flip-flop entirely). But BioWare gives you an incentive to get over that initial hump by giving you a sense of purpose and the opportunity to breathe personality into your character. That's a whole lot to take in within the span of about five minutes, and while many of the systems that The Old Republic uses are familiar to MMO players, I can't help but think how overwhelmed I was by my first MMO, and just how much more The Old Republic throws at the you from the get-go. In any other MMO, that would probably suffice, but the moment you set foot in The Old Republic you are faced with quest-givers, future quest-givers with grey quest icons, class-specific story areas that you can't enter, vendors, dialogue trees, half a dozen abilities and hostile NPCs who will attack on sight. Rather, there's a tip system that offers help about an aspect of gameplay whenever the context calls for it. The Old Republic Wiki Guide Starter Guide Datacron Locations Classes & Skill Builder Easter Eggs Quests Guide Send us your tips » Tweet us your tips » The Old Republic has no structured tutorial. This is where inexperienced players will hit a figurative force-field.
It's unique to each class and, along with the cinematic that follows, sets you on your way to making a name for yourself. The text briefly explains who you are and in what context you're entering the galaxy. There is, in my mind, no better way BioWare could have kicked off your adventure. The classic scrolling yellow text of the films begins immediately after you've created your character, accompanied by the Star Wars theme. In the grand scheme of things, it's a minor annoyance though. You can't, for example, play as a Jawa or a droid. For a universe with a vast number of established intelligent races of all shapes and sizes, this feels limited. The creator is quite flexible, with a wide range of customization options unique to each race, but you're limited only to strictly humanoid races and a few rather similar body sizes (males at least get a "fat" option – female characters don't even get that). Then you're kicked back to a menu screen to create your character. The cinematics are spectacularly compelling and make me wish Blur, the creators, were contracted to do a feature-length film. The Republic cinematic portrays a need to take back what's lost through planning and tenacity. For Empire players, the focus is on power, control, and anger. Then you choose which faction you're going to play for, and another cinematic sets the tone of your alignment. The opening cinematic, where the Sith appear out of nowhere and reclaim Korriban, introduces you to the conflict between the Empire and the Republic. From the moment you first log in, Star Wars: The Old Republic puts you in the mindset of a star-hopping badass.
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