Alignment Discussion

[Jakk]

So I was looking at the latest issue of the SWTOR Web Comic and I noticed on the last page of issue #23, Master Dar'Nala used some sort of force power on Lord Baras. It almost looks like lightning as she propels him into the cavern wall. So I wonder, Master Dar'nala being a very light side Knight, using Lightning? Maybe a sign that alignment might not matter for choosing powers?

Thoughts?

That power would probably be Electric Judgement. A very controversial force power, but just as powerful.

[Vitchman]

That power would probably be Electric Judgement. A very controversial force power, but just as powerful.

Yea I was thinking somewhat the same thing. I know it mainly because Z brings it up every time we talk about cool light side powers heh. Do you think they'd bring it into the game?

I could see them bringing it in, mostly because it looks like they're digging deep for new force skills. Especially after seeing the abilities that were on the latest gameplay footage of the Sith Inquisitor.

Instead of the traditional force powers we saw in KOTOR I and II...we're seeing things like Electrocute, Lightning Drain and Dark Gift. I'm hoping this comic picture really IS Electric Judgement. I know Z is too lol

[Zstroyer]

I know Z is too lol

You know it! As much as I'd like to see electric judgment in-game, I'm almost certain that Jedi won't be able to do it - especially when they're hyping the Sith Inquisitor class up to be Mr. Electric.

I think the Jedi Master from the comic is either doing a force push, or is doing that force slam thing that the Consular has.

[Kowski]

I know Z is too lol

You know it! As much as I'd like to see electric judgment in-game, I'm almost certain that Jedi won't be able to do it - especially when they're hyping the Sith Inquisitor class up to be Mr. Electric.

I think the Jedi Master from the comic is either doing a force push, or is doing that force slam thing that the Consular has.

If Inquisitor is Mr. Electric, I can see myself going postal at the sight of all the purple lightening.

[Subtlety]

I know Z is too lol

You know it! As much as I'd like to see electric judgment in-game, I'm almost certain that Jedi won't be able to do it - especially when they're hyping the Sith Inquisitor class up to be Mr. Electric.

I think the Jedi Master from the comic is either doing a force push, or is doing that force slam thing that the Consular has.

If Inquisitor is Mr. Electric, I can see myself going postal at the sight of all the purple lightening.

I can see myself having a seizure . Ten bucks says Bioware gets sued by some Asian Inquisitor for provoking an epileptic attack.

[Galasti]

ZAP!

[Ronn]

It would be great if they involved alignment (or lack of, if you're neutral) heavily in TOR. I'm thinking they should have it impact the story a lot, so that two guys playing a jedi guardian will have completely different story lines if one goes evil and one goes good. It should also impact other aspects, like force powers, companion characters, and so on. An alignment system will put TOR on a whole other level then WoW or other games.

It might also be a good idea to have some end-game system that would allow a fully capped character to change it's alignment; I realize that screws up the idea of making important decisions for your character and sticking with them, but there'll be a lot of QQers at end-game if they can't change alignment.