Star Wars: The Old Republic site launches Jedi class page
by Justin McElroy 
{ Nov 2nd 2009 at 11:29AM } 
"But Joystiq, the Jedi isn't the only class worth playing! I want to be a smuggler!" What's that? Sorry, we had a little trouble hearing you while we crushed your windpipe with our minds. Speaking of which, we guess the Sith Warrior is okay, too -- but just barely.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Alex Padilla @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:33AM
This game is going to be so awesome.
Huey2k2 @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:35AM
You all play Jedi's.
I will be playing a Bounty Hunter.
LaughingTarget @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:19PM
Yes, bounty hunters! High five!
*sticks thermal detonator to huey's hand*
Haha! One less competitor!
Powerlord @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:29PM
@LaughingTarget:
He's no good to you dead!
Skaz @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:32PM
The next episode, One-armed Huey stalks the stars with a vengeance...
Wayne Campbell @ Nov 2nd 2009 7:36PM
He doesn't like you! I don't like you either! You best watch yourself. We're wanted men. I have the death sentence on twelve systems!
Giroro @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:35AM
Hopefully the game shows that the best thing for the Star Wars franchise is to make sure George Lucas is in absolutely no way involved.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:50AM
BioWare is a much better steward of the Star Wars franchise. Knights of the Old Republic is a testament to that.
Onomah @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:40AM
But Joystiq, the Jedi isn't the only class worth playing! I want to be an R2 unit!
Petebot330 @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:31PM
I read that in a Luke Skywalker whine-voice.
Rhamsey @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:41AM
The Jedi/Sith class are cool and all, but fuck em. I'll be a HK-47 droid any day.
And they better have that class.
Temidien @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:45AM
Pff, cantina band roadie is where it's at.
zochmenos @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:46AM
Props to Giroro. Lucas gave into the dark side just before releasing the "Special Editions" of the original trilogy and has now managed to undo one of the greatest surprises in movie history, the revelation that Vader is Anakin.
And no, it wasn't obvious back then, nor was it cliche'. It was great.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:50AM
HAN SHOT FIRST!
Michael T [Planeteer | Power of Mr. T] @ Nov 2nd 2009 5:03PM
I think what you mean, Bradwart is: "Han shot!"
Greedo never shot at all, remember.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 2nd 2009 7:48PM
When I watched the 'enhanced' editions I nearly vomited. The additions were terrible. And that nice 'digital lean' Solo did was awful.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:49AM
Silly Jedi. The Force is for Sith...
Wayne Campbell @ Nov 2nd 2009 7:38PM
Seconded.
Besides, I'm pretty sure choke was a Sith power anyway...
iamnotafish @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:53AM
How about a Sith smuggler? That would be fun.
"These aren't the boxes you're looking for"
"Yes they are"
*bzzzt* "No, they're not. Ask again and I'll cut off your other arm"
Vadrix @ Nov 2nd 2009 11:55AM
Game is looking really good i know i'll be rolling a jedi for my main character and first play through, but i know for sure i'll be playing through the main story on a few different characters. Bioware has said that each class playthrough will be like playing a new game with just a couple cross over missions from each class.
Obie @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:05PM
Can't wait to play a Gungan Village buffoon!
LaughingTarget @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:15PM
I have the hotkeys worked out:
1 - Annoy
2 - Stereotypical African spear thrust
3 - Annoy 2
4 - Canned Ewok/Jawa scream
5 - Annoy 3
6 - Annoyaga
7 - Lghtsaber face shield (use your face to take a Sith blade)
8 - Painful death (for when you get annoyed with your own character)
Temidien @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:28PM
#6 - I see what you did there...
Bane @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:11PM
Joystiq is slipping. One can only crush the windpipe of another if they are familiar with the Dark Side.
A Jedi doesn't have that kind of power.
LaughingTarget @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:17PM
They all have the ability, Jedi merely choose not to use it.
Temidien @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:29PM
That's like saying only Sith can kill an innocent person with their lightsaber. All force-manipulators have the tools to strangle someone with the force, it's just a matter of choice, NOT alliance.
Skaz @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:34PM
Luke had no problem doing it to Jabba's guards... but only a little.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 2nd 2009 1:02PM
Do you know the origin of your name, I wonder?
kevin @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:20PM
Does anyone know if they have released the computer spec for this game yet,want to make sure my pc can handle it or have it ready by game release.if anyone know please reply. thanxs
emperorzeroxx @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:19PM
Sorry Joystiq, but sith warriors have always been better than jedi!! any battle with a sith requires multiple jedi to defeat them.... on that note I will be playing the troopers cuz they are the closest thing to the awesome republic commandos.
Temidien @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:31PM
"any battle with a sith requires multiple jedi to defeat them"
Have you ever watched/read/listened to Star Wars? I can think of numerous times Jedi/Sith duels end in a Jedi victory or atleast a tie.
Avatar @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:59PM
The only example of a Sith taking on two Jedi and doing well is in episode one, and nobody cares about episode one.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 2nd 2009 1:04PM
Sith Warriors are weak. A Sith Lord would require many Jedi. And they'd still fail.
Taylor @ Nov 2nd 2009 1:11PM
I'm pretty sure Darth Sidious took on four or five Jedi in Episode 3. Also, Dooku took on Obi-Wan and Anakin in Episode 2.
Temidien @ Nov 2nd 2009 3:02PM
Sidious and Dooku were very powerful Sith, however. OP is arguing, all things being equal, that a Sith would always beat a Jedi. Obviously a high-level Sith could hold his own against multiple lower-level Jedi, but the OP claims that equal-level Sith and Jedi would result in a Sith victory.
Noseybonk @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:55PM
Trooper - Tank
Smuggler - Ranged DPS
Jedi - DPS
The next class will be some sort of droid healer.
Giroro @ Nov 2nd 2009 12:56PM
I want to play as a Senator. I will bring peace to the universe through diplomacy!
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 2nd 2009 1:06PM
Unless your name is Palpatine...you're going to fail.
Doctor John Smith @ Nov 2nd 2009 3:02PM
More likely through aggressive negotiations.
Doctor John Smith @ Nov 2nd 2009 1:36PM
Nightmarish....Star Wars Galaxies....flashbacks...
*whimpers*
sonofman @ Nov 2nd 2009 1:58PM
If I can't be a fat Mon Calimari belly dancer, I'm not playin!!
Dives @ Nov 2nd 2009 2:02PM
Jedi are going to be the Huntards of The Old Republic.
Dreaded Fear @ Nov 2nd 2009 6:54PM
This is probably going to be the first MMO I'll ever play.