We haven’t talked much lately about the Star Wars MMO set to premier late this year, but Bioware has caught our attention once again with the description of the Sith Inquisitor Class in the Old Republic. It seems like the introduction of this particular faction of the game has brought new light into what was shaping up to be a Star Wars version of World of Warcraft, something that the company is trying desperately to avoid.
The Sith Inquisitors are masters of the dark side of the force and yield what they consider to be the ultimate power, but what makes them particular dangerous is that they are treacherous. They don’t worry about what is right and wrong, which can be fun to play. But what makes this class interesting is the choice the player will have in whether or not their character becomes a Sorceror or an Assassin. The former will use their knowledge of the secrets of the Force to destroy their enemies, while the latter will use their powers by stalking and killing their victims, requiring a different skill set. Both start out, however, on the same path.
Mixing it up is what Bioware hopes will keep the interest of those who play the game. The company doesn’t want this to be the same old, same old, and is counting on these variances to expand on the MMO concept into a whole new experience, not just a port over. Whether they will succeed or not at this very expensive endeavor remains to be seen, but this type of information and the accompanying trailer below really makes me want to get started.
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