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Rumortoid: KOTOR MMO, RPG, or nonsense: You decide photo
They may not nail it 100% of the time, but anonymous (and not so anonymous) tipsters are the lifeblood of our industry; at least to us bloggers. Unless you are on the inside track concerning all current and future projects in existence -- and really, who can be? -- we depend on them for information that resides just currently beyond our grasp. You know, like the rumor of a Star Wars MMO based on that wonderful story of a long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far way -- called KOTOR. 1UP was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of the tip this time, and it included a script that reeked of familiarity. Just check out the description, and see for yourself: 

"This is a role-playing game set in the historical past of the Star Wars universe. Jedi and Sith battle across the galaxy with the power of the Force and are joined by soldiers, politicians and nobles. Players must choose the destinies of heroes and villains in a thrilling and dangerous universe."

Call me Dark Helmet and smack me with a used hyperdrive, but that sounds like it fits the KOTOR timeline to a tee. The only thing about it that seems off is that the script is supposedly heavy on the dialog side, which is unusual for an MMORPG -- or so I'm told (I like to own my games). However, it sounds like one of the prerequisites for an RPG, don't you think? I'm crossing my fingers and toes on this one, but I'm not alone in hoping that this rumor has some legs -- and it's in reference to the next KOTOR game that's long overdue for a next gen makeover. And when I say game, I mean RPG. I'm just not ready to see my beloved series turn into something with a monthly fee. How about you?

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flashbak's Avatar
flashbak at 03/08/2008 19:37
Not that this would lead any credence to the rumor, nor should it, the BioWare folks have, for quite some time, been saying that their mmo would be heavy on the story. That while the there are entertaining mmo's out there they are all lacking in one of the fundamental ingredients for a good rpg, a solid, well written story.
Teta's Avatar
Teta at 03/08/2008 19:39
That game would take more life from me than the WOW.
And i am serious.
PsychosesMan's Avatar
PsychosesMan at 03/08/2008 19:53
God, I sure would love to spend a new game's worth of money every two or three months to keep the right to get my ass kicked by people who spend every waking hour grinding. That sure is my idea of a good investment of time and money.
Wookiee's Avatar
Wookiee at 03/08/2008 19:53
The "Historical Past" covers about 5000 years. From the Tetan Unification Wars and the end of the golden age of the Sith Empire, to the new Sith Wars and the 7 Battles of Rusaan.
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Professor Pew at 03/08/2008 19:53
I'm with Teta, there is no chance in hell I'll be able to not-play a game like that. BioWare, I offer you my soul.

Also, I'm all for more story in MMO's.
Im OK's Avatar
Im OK at 03/08/2008 20:01
*insert comment about how awesome this would be if it were not an MMO here*
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 03/08/2008 20:09
If it's a MMO I hope that there are no monthly fees. Although I guess by the time it would come out I'd have some sort of income
xMalachi's Avatar
xMalachi at 03/08/2008 20:13
Lets put this all together.. Bioware.. Who owns them? Oh yeah, EA. Get the picture?
wardrox's Avatar
wardrox at 03/08/2008 20:57
KOTOR 3 yes, MMO no.
Clockwork's Avatar
Clockwork at 03/08/2008 21:04
Do want. Do want. Uh, Do Want.
Super Maggot's Avatar
Super Maggot at 03/08/2008 21:13
I don't get all the people complaining about the fact that it's an MMO, think of it as an extra. An MMO based around the KOTOR universe would be fantastic and if it were helmed by Bioware it would be even better.

They've been wanting to jump into the MMO space for a while now so if they weren't working on this it doesn't mean they'd be working on KOTOR 3. Probably just an original IP MMO.

It would be great to be able to play an HK-47 and get contracts on some meatbags.
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Wodkaredbubu at 03/08/2008 22:05
Sounds familiar. Star Wars Galaxies anyone? Yeah, I know, SWG has another timesetting and all, but since the Reset everyone is running around as a Jedi anyways.
Chocobo Knight's Avatar
Chocobo Knight at 03/08/2008 22:37
*eye-twitch at the mention of SWG*

Like others, I'd rather have KOTOR 3, not Jedi vs. Sith MMO.
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Im OK at 03/08/2008 22:49
@Super Maggot

I complain about it being a MMO because I don't want to play a MMO, even if it is KotOR. It's that simple, at least for me.
BluFire's Avatar
BluFire at 03/08/2008 23:25
<3 Dark Helmet
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 03/08/2008 23:32
My money's on both. There'll be an RPG and an MMO.
YARLY's Avatar
YARLY at 03/08/2008 23:56
If it is an MMO, it will be garbage. Consider this a prophecy.
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Tubatic at 03/09/2008 00:11
Loads of script/dialog might not dispell the MMO theory: considering wow, there's tons of scripted (in the dialog reading and preset event sense) events, and a good big handful of recorded audio for the really interesting stuff. Also, if you're building an MMO off of Kotor, or if you're bioware, there's like to be some incorporation of scripts/dialog trees
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Maserati at 03/09/2008 01:25
I never played SWG, but wouldn't "garbage" be a step up ?
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 03/09/2008 01:41
w000000t KOTOR3 :-)

but wouldn't wanna play it as an MMO to be honest...
Timmeh's Avatar
Timmeh at 03/09/2008 03:24
MMO = no thanks. I'm sick of seeing potentially good games being turned into story & gameplay-lite grindfests. Seriously, if the formula used to create the average MMORPG was applied to a single player game it would be decried as the biggest piece of shit ever. But because people can collect shiny items and lord it over someone else with not so shiny items, it's suddenly hugely popular and the lack of any creative flair goes unnoticed.
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Necros at 03/09/2008 03:48
I never played the original two, but I want to. However, please, no more MMOs.
BlackSunEmpire's Avatar
BlackSunEmpire at 03/09/2008 05:00
@Necros, you should play the first one at least. Unless you don't like RPG's.

These and Jade Empire were pretty kick ass
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 03/09/2008 07:37
I loved the originals.

Also, Jade Empire.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 03/09/2008 08:53
I hope No Fees wins that battle.
Paustinj's Avatar
Paustinj at 03/09/2008 16:42
Don't make this a MMO, please God don't. Just give me a Bioware KOTOR 3.
flashbak's Avatar
flashbak at 03/09/2008 23:42
I thought that BioWare transferred the rights to KoToR over to Obsidian. As they are working on the Aliens RPG I wouldn't expect to see a KOTOR 3 before the mayan calendar comes to an end :)
Tull's Avatar
Tull at 03/10/2008 08:23
I dont mind KOTOR MMO but only once theyve completed the KOTOR saga with Revan. He needs to make a triumphant return from beyond the Outer Rim.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 03/10/2008 09:34
I'm not really interested in a KOTOR MMO, but KOTOR itself was pretty great.
Spooky Electric's Avatar
Spooky Electric at 03/10/2008 12:10
I want a KOTOR III soooo bad. Mass Effect was fantastic, but I did miss my lightsabers.
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