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  • Registered: 2006-01-15
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Re: How is this Different from Battlefront?

Battlefront is a very arcadey game for a start. Now , BF series arnt 100% simulation but they are worlds apart from SWBF.

A main factor is the BF engine. The BF engine (especially the BF2142 engine) is far superior to the SWBF engine.

This is not meant as a go at SWBF but SWBF is basically a kids game. It isnt very SW authentic and its pretty basic.

Theres soo much more possible with the BF2142 engine..it is perfectly built for SW.


As a team we are all SW fans ....I doubt the same can be said about Pandemic . Obviously a few people from Pandemic will like SW tho'.

As an ex SWBF modder I know that the scope that we are working to is far bigger than that of SWBF. Alot more models are being made for FS. The only thing SWBF will have more of ,at least for our 1st release or 2 , is maps. However , once we have a couple of maps in place and all the chars and weapons done , making new maps will be a quick process.


A huge difference between SWBF and FS will be the tactical/strategic/teamplay involved. SWBF is much more of a pick up and play, run around on your own blasting everyone, kind of game. Without giving secret info away , FS will be much more teamplay orientated. Your team doesnt work together ? you will lose. This is WAR on a Galactic scale! you need to work together to regain control of the galaxy smile .

FS's priorities and motto =  Gameplay, Teamwork and Authenticity smile

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Re: How is this Different from Battlefront?

well put

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Re: How is this Different from Battlefront?

also known as GTA

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Re: How is this Different from Battlefront?

Lets just hope this GTA stays away from hot drinks, or we might all become alot more familiar with the legal system. Boy that would be neat having my posts read for the benifit of judges...'And then ArcAngel227, a sort of Sgt. Shultz mixed with a lobster, commented at exactly 6:49:23...'

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  • Registered: 2006-05-13
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Re: How is this Different from Battlefront?

heh, but then EA games will get sued not us =p

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Re: How is this Different from Battlefront?

I think FS have the freedom to do what the want or how they think a SW game should be like. The Batlefront team probably had demans from Lucasarts how there game should be like and that. Plus the BF engine FS is using is used for a PC game where the Battlefront engine has consoles more in mind. One more thing the maps will be like 20* larger and can fit more stuff on it

  • Registered: 2006-08-31
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Re: How is this Different from Battlefront?

Thank you for the information, fellas.  I look forward to your progress.   I'm more than happy to see someone take SW seriously for a game.  I agree that many of the more recent SW games have been too kiddieish for my taste, so as to steer me away from SW on the computer.

I LOVE the idea of BF in the SW galaxy!If I knew how to skin, I would help you guys out, as that is something I would like to get into one day.  I'm currently involved with PoE2 and BF2142 testing, but I will come around and see how you progress, and try to hang out as I have time.