Creston wrote on Jun 11, 2013, 18:38:

Jerykk wrote on Jun 11, 2013, 03:28:
Origin isn't terrible. It has cloud saves, automatic updates standalone installers and unless a game specifically requires Origin, you only need to use Origin to install it. After that, you never have to use Origin again.

The one thing Origin doesn't let you do is download a game, then port it to a different machine or create a backup. There have been plenty of requests for this feature, and as usual, EA simply ignores its customers.

Creston

Stupid!

Jerykk wrote on Jun 11, 2013, 03:28:
Origin isn't terrible. It has cloud saves, automatic updates standalone installers and unless a game specifically requires Origin, you only need to use Origin to install it. After that, you never have to use Origin again.

The one thing Origin doesn't let you do is download a game, then port it to a different machine or create a backup. There have been plenty of requests for this feature, and as usual, EA simply ignores its customers.

Creston

This could either be really good if done right, or really bad if they fuck it up. A 50/50.

Annihilating Rebels as an Ace AT-ST or AT-AT pilot would be a dream come true.

I don't like EA or DICE. I'll pass.

RollinThundr wrote on Jun 11, 2013, 09:15:

Jerykk wrote on Jun 11, 2013, 03:28:
Origin isn't terrible. It has cloud saves, automatic updates standalone installers and unless a game specifically requires Origin, you only need to use Origin to install it. After that, you never have to use Origin again.

The real issue is that people like having all their games in one library. For most people, that library is Steam. When you don't make a game available on Steam, you're forcing them to create another library and split up their games. That's inconvenient and really unnecessary when EA could just adopt Steam like every other publisher (except Ubisoft).

And if you put a shortcut on your desktop or in a games folder it doesn't matter if you're using steam or Origin.

There's zero reason to not by a game just because it isn't on precious Steam.

I don't like running these programs in the background with these games. I don't mind having them to download, update, etc. I just don't want to have them running all the time even if I am gaming!

Jerykk wrote on Jun 11, 2013, 03:28:
Origin isn't terrible. It has cloud saves, automatic updates standalone installers and unless a game specifically requires Origin, you only need to use Origin to install it. After that, you never have to use Origin again.

The real issue is that people like having all their games in one library. For most people, that library is Steam. When you don't make a game available on Steam, you're forcing them to create another library and split up their games. That's inconvenient and really unnecessary when EA could just adopt Steam like every other publisher (except Ubisoft).

And if you put a shortcut on your desktop or in a games folder it doesn't matter if you're using steam or Origin.

There's zero reason to not by a game just because it isn't on precious Steam.

Ohhhhhhh... to be able to fly a snow speeder on Hoth...

"The only way they could screw this up for me anyway is to make it 3rd person only."

Agreed!

But I have all my games in 1 library. It's called a HDD (And this is why a platform that gives me offline installers is superior.. since otherwise you'd have to resort to piracy to get a working offline backup) But what does it matter where you have to download a game from? Because let's face it, that's what steam is. A digital distribution platform ... I mean I could get it when people were bashing uPlay because that is total shit, but Origin is functionally SUPERIOR to steam (in certain aspects).

I buy games where they are the cheapest, I don't give 2 cents whether it's a Steam or Origin game. (Although I don't buy uPlay games via uPlay, I have had a very bad experience with that)

Anyhow.. point is Steam is to me nothing but a postal service. As soon as I got my game Steam should not be required and sadly to do that I have to employ sort-of illegal means (All my steam games have a offline backup that does NOT require steam to install or run) Dunno if that is legal or not, but it sure as hell beats having to mess around with Steam whenever I want to play a game. My archives are a LOT faster than Steam is. And with the bandwidth cap issue coming up everywhere nowadays it's better to have your games offline archived anyway.

took gamers – and Star Wars fans – by surprise

Really? Because I knew. Playing the Star Wars mod for BattleField 1942, we were all aware that the modders were being sued by the makers of SW:BF, and had to drop the project, long before its release. Not much of a surprise really.
Another game and franchise especially ruined for console.

Where do I preorder?

The only way they could screw this up for me anyway is to make it 3rd person only.

Origin isn't terrible. It has cloud saves, automatic updates standalone installers and unless a game specifically requires Origin, you only need to use Origin to install it. After that, you never have to use Origin again.

The real issue is that people like having all their games in one library. For most people, that library is Steam. When you don't make a game available on Steam, you're forcing them to create another library and split up their games. That's inconvenient and really unnecessary when EA could just adopt Steam like every other publisher (except Ubisoft).

Haven't seen anyone give a real reason why they don't use Origin. Sure, It's exactly as asinine as Steam is but it at least gives you full UPDATED OFFLINE installers... which to me is worth it...

Also that trailer sequence looked better (graphically) than the movies.

dj LiTh wrote on Jun 10, 2013, 22:57:
I'm not into FPS, but i like battlefront. And at this point i'm glad that atleast someone is making Star wars games.

That someone is EA, as they own the rights to make Star Wars video games now.

Shok wrote on Jun 10, 2013, 21:58:

Silicon Avatar wrote on Jun 10, 2013, 21:04:
EA's insistence on using Origin for everything just makes me skip their games. If they get around to figuring out Steam then I'll consider it.

This, if it uses Origin it won't be on my PC...

Don't all new PC games use Origin these days?

I'm not into FPS, but i like battlefront. And at this point i'm glad that atleast someone is making Star wars games.

Thats good Star War imagry.

Silicon Avatar wrote on Jun 10, 2013, 21:04:
EA's insistence on using Origin for everything just makes me skip their games. If they get around to figuring out Steam then I'll consider it.

This, if it uses Origin it won't be on my PC...

Well dammit, if it's HALF as good as the second one....and on the PC...

I'm SO THERE i'm already playing it......

in my mind

......and i'm getting pwned...

hmmmmmm wait...that's...well that's not right..um *scratching head for a minute on that thought*