What will you do when the game is announced?

Master Kavar · 03-02-2006, 12:56 AM

Now this is a question I've been debating myself for awhile. With kotor III being only a matter of time IMO, when the game is finally officially anounced, will you follow the progress up until the release date, or purposefully avoid all news of the game until its release?

On the one hand I feel I actually made the experience of the frst two games all the better by waiting until I had actually finished them before I scoured the internet for information.

On the other hand I don't want to miss any details between the time early screen shots are released and the final game. And I don't think I have that kind of patience now, I'm already getting antsy for details as it is. @_@

So that's the discussion: is it better to wait? Will anybody here be purposefully avoiding the KOTOR details until the game comes out?

Weiser_Cain · 03-02-2006, 01:18 AM

I'll see if I want it then drop off the map until I'm ready to get it.

Darth Windu · 03-02-2006, 01:42 AM

Hmmm, it's a hard decision. Personally, I'll be really excited if/when KotOR3 is announced, but being the stingy person I am I won't buy it straight off because I never buy full-priced games.

In that case, I will try to avoid KotOR3 news but it is difficult. I remember when KotOR2 came out I couldn't stop myself and looked up info on the net, which spoiled parts of the game for me.

Achilles · 03-02-2006, 02:34 AM

Well, I'm that guy that has to read at least half a dozen reviews for a movie before I can decide whether or not I want to see it, so odds are I'll make a concerted effort to glean some information. I don't appreciate flat out spoilers, so I'll probably drop off the map if too much information becomes available. I recall the 2 months between the xbox and PC releases of TSL when I barely even fired up a web browser for fear of finding information that would ruin it for me.

Commander Obi-Wan · 03-02-2006, 02:35 AM

I probably read the reviews, watch the trailers....though I know I am going to buy it.

MdKnightR · 03-02-2006, 02:44 AM

When I hear of its release, I will probably have to change my draws before running to the store to buy it.

**JediMaster12** · 03-02-2006, 03:01 AM

Hehe very funny

Anyway when the official annoucement comes out, I'll follow up and watch the trailer and read up on the gameplay. I'll mark the day on my calendar and make arrangements to have the day off. I'll get my stick out of the shed and practice trying to beat the other KOTOR eccentrics off. When the day comes I'll be the first in line parrying my stick and try to slice of hands as I get my copies, one for PC and one for XBox. After paying for it, I'll beat my way out of the crowd, run home and pop it into my computer and just play. That'll be my day.

Aurora Merlow · 03-02-2006, 07:47 AM

Probably watch trailers and check out the official website to read a bit about it, but i won't go any further than that. I like a bit of mystery when i do finally get it and start playing. I think the unknown element adds to the exitment, which is how i was when i first played Kotor1, completely in the dark.

†Saint_Killa† · 03-02-2006, 07:54 AM

I would jump for joy and smile until the smile reaches my cranium and rip my face off my skull!!! Of course I have to wait for an announcement.

Alkonium · 03-02-2006, 07:57 AM

Well, I'm going to attempt to build a time machine, and with it, go to the day the game is released, but it probably wouldn't work anyway.

**Jae Onasi** · 03-02-2006, 11:27 AM

I'll do a little happy dance, read a few reviews, view a trailer or 2, and ignore any K3 threads so the surprises aren't spoiled for me. That'll be a challenge since I use the PC and I don't have an x-box, and a couple months can be a long time to wait and not have some surprise about the game pop up somewhere.

Ztalker · 03-02-2006, 11:41 AM

I'd probably buy it anyway, but if the trailer is a little disapointing i will first read some reviews/previews before i buy it.

But i already know i'm going to buy it.

igyman · 03-02-2006, 03:03 PM

I'll probably check the progress now and then, simply to get the rough idea of what to expect.

Busby06 · 03-02-2006, 05:09 PM

I would check on the progress, trailers etc... just like everyone else. But the second it comes out i will be down the shop buying it. I love the series enough to buy it without hesitation.

Yea i know.... foolish aren't i?

Cygnus Q'ol · 03-02-2006, 05:12 PM

I'm not going to watch a thing.

I'm not going to read a thing.

I'm going to buy it as soon as I can, then disappear and play the crap out of it.

**stingerhs** · 03-02-2006, 05:15 PM

now that is a good question. tough to answer, too. me thinks that i'll know the answer when the game is announced.

Clone L68362 · 03-02-2006, 05:57 PM

I'd follow the progress, watch videos that aren't too revealing of the plot, check previews, it really doesn't bother me to learn a good amount about a game before playing it.

Darth InSidious · 03-02-2006, 06:47 PM

Double/triple the amount of time I'm spending modding.

The Source · 03-02-2006, 07:39 PM

@ Master Kavar
First, I like that avatar. Cool!

Second, I decided to take a wait and see aproach. Since I am not in tune with reviews, I may read one or two. I will be excited, but very cautionary.

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."

If KotOR 3 is only for console, I would probally careless. I will take the wait and see approach.

Maverick5770 · 03-02-2006, 09:40 PM

If and When It's announced I'll say, Cool! I want it, then I'll wait for 3 months to get to a town so I can buy the damn thing.

The Doctor · 03-02-2006, 10:12 PM

First, I'll start dancing in a native North American style, chanting praises and thanks to the Gods. Then, I'll probably re-play the other two games one more time so I refresh my memory (I haven't played the first game in weeks, and the details are beginning to slip away), followed by more dancing and praising, this time in a Celtic fashion.

Emperor Devon · 03-03-2006, 01:02 AM

As soon as I hear it's out, I'll probably build a shrine to the KotOR gods and pray for their blessings. Then I will devote all my spare time to reading reviews, looking at screenshots, and watching trailers. I will make human sacrifices daily. And when it comes out, I will be the first person in line to buy it, and I will be perfectly willing to kill in order to get to the front of the line. And once I get it, I will ignore those pointless little things like eating, sleeping, and bathing, and I will play it until I fall to the ground as a filthy, half-starved, sleep-deprived rambling lunatic. Then after I beat it a few times, life will go back to normal, but with an extra game to play.

**Char Ell** · 03-03-2006, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Emperor Devon

And once I get it, I will ignore those pointless little things like eating, sleeping, and bathing, and I will play it until I fall to the ground as a filthy, half-starved, sleep-deprived rambling lunatic. Then after I beat it a few times, life will go back to normal, but with an extra game to play.

What?! No smiley at the end? Surely after all this I would expect our forum's most evil ahtonaut to at least crack a spiked tooth and devilish grin of satisfaction, heh-heh-heh.

First, I hope that the next KotOR comes out before it requires me to upgrade my system again. I waited 8 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days from TSL's PC release date before I played the game because I didn't want to play it on the marginal system I played the original KotOR on. But like many others have said I'll do a palm punch and say, "Now we're talkin'!", get the initial scoop on the game, then only check on occasion for updates on official release date. Actually, now that I think about it the next KotOR will be the first game I try to buy on its first day of availability.

**Jae Onasi** · 03-03-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Emperor Devon

(snipped) And when it comes out, I will be the first person in line to buy it, and I will be perfectly willing to kill in order to get to the front of the line.

Or you could just pre-buy it like I did with TSL, and on release day walk into the store knowing that you don't have to beat people off with lightsabers because your reserved copy is already there waiting just for you to pick up.

That is, unless you have to have your daily quota of violence, in which case we'll go back to your plan for release day.

Master Kavar · 03-03-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MacLeodCorp

@ Master Kavar
First, I like that avatar. Cool!

Heh, a fellow Mission fan. Thanks. XD

It just occurs to me that I forgot to answer my own question. First and foremost I will certainly be reserving my copy of the game well in advance of the release, and with enough left over to buy a strategy guide to boot. And pity any fool who comes between me and my game...>.>

Before that, despite my best intentions I'm sure I'll be harvesting every tiny drop of information that trickles down to us until the release date.

Reclaimer · 03-04-2006, 03:32 AM

I'm going to buy it the night of it's release, call in sick to school, lock myself in my basement, and play until my eyes fall out.

Yes, I am 100% addicted to KOTOR, what about you?

-JoBo- · 03-05-2006, 08:20 AM

I'm sure i'll follow it's development gobbling up any info i can find.
Then again I have found that every time you start to do this and build up the game in your mind that it ends up being a disappointment.
Maybe the less you know about the game the better it will be when you play it.Being more surprised = more entertainment.

Then again it's impossible for fans to not have extremely high expectations, and for a game that will use a new engine possible a new way of gameplay, thats quite the challenge.

For one i hope they won't start feeding us info for a year or more , just let them do it all in secret and announce it when the game is in it's finishing stages.
Say 3-4 months before releasing the game.

And hope you can approach the game with an open mind.

Soogz · 03-05-2006, 09:15 AM

I will probably play the first two over again, just to get back into the mood.

i like cheese · 03-05-2006, 01:32 PM

i'll go for a quick pee, take a nap, make scrambled eggs then get excited, then go play madden

Point Man · 03-05-2006, 02:16 PM

When the game is annnounced I'll say, "Yeah!" then get on with life. When the game is released, I'll race my wife to the computer.

Hallucination · 03-05-2006, 10:04 PM

I'll stare wide-eyed at my computer screen (even if I learn it from a magazine), and then replay K1/2. Then I'll join in all the threads that will appear to have some forumite fun. If I feel like it, the next time I have cooking I'll put a friend's binder in an oven.

**JediMaster12** · 03-06-2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Emperor Devon

As soon as I hear it's out, I'll probably build a shrine to the KotOR gods and pray for their blessings. Then I will devote all my spare time to reading reviews, looking at screenshots, and watching trailers. I will make human sacrifices daily. And when it comes out, I will be the first person in line to buy it, and I will be perfectly willing to kill in order to get to the front of the line.

You would be the resurrected scifi version of the Aztecs with your sacrifices. Maybe we should practice with our beating sticks eh?

Anyway, you'll need a stick even if you reservse your copy. In the store where I get my games, it gets so crowded in there that you literally need to shove people out of the way to get what you want. I'm going to reserve my copy but I have to practice using Force shove or I'll never get in the store. Best luck to everyone if and when KOTOR 3 comes out.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 03-06-2006, 07:42 AM

I'll be practicing up editing posts begging people to learn how to use the damn spoiler tags

hehehe...

[ spoiler] ...my spoiler contained post goes between these 2 tags... [/spoiler ]

*hint: don't put the spaces in between the brackets

spoiler:
spoilers are way kewl to use... don't you want to be kewl too?

**Prime** · 03-06-2006, 10:47 AM

I will lock every thread and watch the hilarity ensue.

Master Kavar · 03-06-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Prime

I will lock every thread and watch the hilarity ensue.

50 Dark Side points for you.

PazaakPrincess · 03-07-2006, 10:07 AM

For the first time ever I will reserve something on Amazon, then use my force powers to stop myself from reading any threads or web-sites related to the content.

I hate learning anything about games, tv shows or films I am intersted in because it's always a dissapointment or I find myself waiting for that line from trailer and ruining the experience for myself.

There is no preconceived notion of Kotor III there is only ignorance, which is bliss

When I first popped TSL into my xbox that flittering from T3 was soo cool, and I was so happy that's the way I want to feel when I first play Kotor III.

**Prime** · 03-07-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Kavar

50 Dark Side points for you.

I've achieved Dar Side Mastery!

+50 Awesome Points!!

RobQel-Droma · 03-07-2006, 12:53 PM

1) Jump up and down screaming and celebrating.
2) Shout "took you long enough!" to LA.
3) Go on LF and take part in the ensuing chaos.
4) NOT look at any spoiler tags from those people that have the game already.
5) Go and get it, of course.
6) Make sure I'm all loaded up with supplies, then bury myself in my room and play.

@Prime, more like 60+ DS points. And BTW, what is the "Dar Side"?

Dar... you know the Beast Master? Dar? Last of the Emorites, the guy with all the pets.

-RH

**JediMaster12** · 03-08-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RobQel-Droma

1) Jump up and down screaming and celebrating.

That's a given.

I would actually be runnign through the streets Paul Revere style saying, "KOTOR III is coming!" I will end up driving my family butt crazy with everything that I've heard and they'll be the ones coming after me with a beating stick for me to shut up.

FiEND_138 · 03-08-2006, 05:49 PM

Hang out, wait for the inevitable announcement of an Xbox/360 first release, bitch about the PC kids having to wait a couple extra months, drop off the face of the internet until said PC release or I get an oppurtunity to play at a friends with an xbox. Just like last time.