Darth Hater

It didn't die people just got bored arguing in circles. Droids are a race and Duh you can't pick the force classes for a Droid.

Well, unless you can find clues on droids being more than companions and helpers, I'm pretty sure none will be playable. And still, a droid doesn't clear it as a race in my opinion. A race is a living being, not a machine.

Guess we'll be arguing in circles on this one to...

Well accepting droids as a species is really a philosophical discussion on where you draw the line to what is life. To me an AI that can make decisions beyond it's programming is alive.

I don't think Droids fit into the "Humanoid" scheme that BioWare already said the species were. Furthermore, BioWare stated that the reason they stuck with humanoids is for the "romantic relationships" that can be established, which make it pretty difficult for "humanoid" & droid relations. Well some may find mechanical devices acceptable, but this is a PG-13 game after all ;)

There are lots of droids in TOR that fit the humanoid build and as for gear they would probably use the items already made for companions but regular gear wouldn't be that unusable really even though I don't think they would use it.

As for romance arcs it's not a uncommon subject in entertainment to delve into that subject there's Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams and AI with Haley Joel Osment just to name a few and don't get me started on Japanese stuff.

Hehe, you really want those droids ey.

I sure do :D

I suppose there have been droid bounty hunters.. Still i doubt they'll be playable.

If you think about it R2D2 is a smuggler. He smuggles messages and he's a wisecracking smooth talker. :D There are probably other examples but those were just off the top of my head.

Omg, now you're pushing it.

R2D2 is a programmed mechanic. Don't even try to stretch it to the Smuggler class just because you want droids to be a playable 'race'.

regarding playable species - I think a Togruta or Chagrian Sith would be cool looking (since it doesn't sound like Jawa will be an option /sigh) (JSI FTW ! )

Really looking forward to your coverage of E3 folks. Safe travels, and may the Force be with you at the Con.

I can't imagine my JC as any other race but Togruta. So if Togruta aren't playable I will be joining Sado on the picket line. Good to see you guys will have ample E3 coverage, should be a fun three days.

Btw, the Priest shoulder pads were better because we had wings :P
Great podcast.

Warlocks had wings too

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.wow.com/media/2008/02/warlock-wings-broom-moon-1249.jpg

Spent 3 years as a mage watching warlocks get amazing shoulder pieces. While mine made me look like a fairy. Sigh.