tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post693399615878350956..comments2024-03-27T10:35:46.596+01:00Comments on Ravalation: Favourite SWTOR droidsRavanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-26122767911970986432017-03-29T17:44:27.316+02:002017-03-29T17:44:27.316+02:00No need to apologize. I know full well that one of...No need to apologize. I know full well that one of the focus of your blog is SWTOR and any accomodation you do in these posts for non-SWTOR players is a bonus. Good idea with the videos though. :)<br /><br /> Hm. That is interesting. I guess it also makes sense. If I recall correctly HK-47 was modified to suit Revan's needs and sense of humor. So I guess it makes sense that later models would fulfill a different role, with a different personality.Rakunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253609981961681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-79269045255443095732017-03-29T16:11:09.367+02:002017-03-29T16:11:09.367+02:00I know, sorry! I figured some people would read it...I know, sorry! I figured some people would read it that weren't familiar with the droids, so that's why I added the videos rather than just images. Now you can actually see them move and hear them talking / making bleeping noises. So people would get an impression without having to play the game. :)<br /><br />HK-55 is different from the earlier models (both in KOTOR and the one in SWTOR) in that he is not dark side aligned. He isn't an assassination model but a guard model, and because of that he fits my main character(s) better. Unlike in KOTOR, you can't see the alignment of companions in SWTOR, but if you could, I'm pretty sure HK-55 would be neutral rather than dark side aligned.Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-24906237857346220942017-03-29T10:31:57.078+02:002017-03-29T10:31:57.078+02:00Thanks for letting me know. I'll put it on my ...Thanks for letting me know. I'll put it on my to watch list then. :) Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-6693694512383031882017-03-29T02:27:20.534+02:002017-03-29T02:27:20.534+02:00My memory of Silent Running was that it was sad bu...My memory of Silent Running was that it was sad but also kind of positive and feel good. The murders are not a big scary element as far as I recall.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-45610393258816391632017-03-29T00:44:23.450+02:002017-03-29T00:44:23.450+02:00I figured that was the case. Legion is definitely ...I figured that was the case. Legion is definitely the best character in Mass Effect 2. A shame we can spend so little time with him.<br /><br />If it makes you feel any better that is how I felt when reading your post. The only one I vaguely recognize was HK-55 because of HK-47 from the Knights of the Old Republic game. And I also tend to be pretty selective when it comes to the games I play. After all they can be quite costly in terms of money, time and energy.Rakunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253609981961681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-56906169567837320772017-03-28T23:05:46.769+02:002017-03-28T23:05:46.769+02:00Only when I had already finished the blog post, I ...Only when I had already finished the blog post, I thought of Legion! I'm a huge Legion fan: I'm just so impressed with what they did with that character. But you know this, probably. I dedicated a whole blog post to it on Ravalation back when I was playing through Mass Effect for the first time. <br /><br />Of course, all the other droids you mention I'm unaware of, so I'm left feeling a complete gamer noob. Indeed, it's just a very select range of game types that I enjoy playing, so I guess I'll have to live with it. It's not like I need to prove anything anyway. :)Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-71461330977019891842017-03-28T22:50:35.275+02:002017-03-28T22:50:35.275+02:00Since I am really talented at forgetting plot line...Since I am really talented at forgetting plot lines, I should probably rewatch Wall-E one of these days. It's such a nice movie when you're ill or otherwise physically drained. I first have to watch a bunch of Disney movies that I missed as a child, but then Wall-E is up for sure!Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-91094523493031224982017-03-28T22:48:23.377+02:002017-03-28T22:48:23.377+02:00I agree, the equations are a great find! I also li...I agree, the equations are a great find! I also like what you said about the old masters' plotline. It explores that droids have the potential to outlive their masters. Just like many material things do in our offline non-Star Warsy world, which is why they can carry special meaning (here the archaeologist in me wakes up) - only those aren't sentient, of course. HK from KOTOR must've been an inspiration for this. In my opinion those developers did an even better job. HK always kept the horrible endings of his previous masters a bit vague, so you started to wonder if he had anything to do with it.<br /><br />I haven't seen Silent Running, nor had I heard of it up until this point. I looked it up and it sounds intriguing (especially being an amateur botanist)! I'm not sure if I'll watch it, though. Thrillers make me feel awful, and those murders sound as if it can be a movie that could trigger my anxiety.Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-37488375476077312472017-03-28T22:27:12.791+02:002017-03-28T22:27:12.791+02:00Oh, you're totally right! I forgot about that ...Oh, you're totally right! I forgot about that fun fact. Not sure how, seeing as I've been doing the encounters for two evenings a week for more than a month. I guess, at the end my attention went to making it to the electrified fence in time to save repair costs. I will update it in the blog post.<br /><br />Even though it took us such a long time to take the pair down, I do really enjoy that fight. It is so well designed! Apart from the droid's temperaments (I do realise you don't get to really know them, since they're just a boss encounter) that's what made me put them on this list. :)<br /><br />I do share your love for M1-4X (even if he's not on top for me). Surely you can come up with four other droids, though? Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-59135714963627718072017-03-28T20:45:11.720+02:002017-03-28T20:45:11.720+02:00Haha, I do love that overly optimistic, patriotic ...Haha, I do love that overly optimistic, patriotic chatterbox. If there were more than five slots he'd definitely be up there!Ravanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447777640056476366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-51233652094597655552017-03-26T14:38:33.088+02:002017-03-26T14:38:33.088+02:00I have to agree on T7 and HK-55 they were both goo...I have to agree on T7 and HK-55 they were both good. I also loved M1-4X because he was written rather amusingly (plus trooper was my favorite). <br /><br />Wall-E, there's a movie I forgot about but enjoyed. Should put it on my wishlist.cfcallierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521080251095181782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-45258073528405053902017-03-25T23:29:25.122+01:002017-03-25T23:29:25.122+01:00In SWTOR my favourites are T7 who I use on not jus...In SWTOR my favourites are T7 who I use on not just my Jedi Knights, but a few other characters. I love those equation expressions and his plotline about old masters.<br /><br />But M1-4X gets the best lines and he's a fun companion - even when he stand on the furniture. [Favs are still Blizz and Ranos though - but not droids.)<br /><br />Non SWTOR I'd agree with Data and absolutely I love Wall-E. But what about Huey and Dewey from the cult sf film Silent Running with Bruce Dern, they are characters.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-89000114977343828222017-03-25T15:32:25.884+01:002017-03-25T15:32:25.884+01:00Since the definition of droid seems to be pretty f...Since the definition of droid seems to be pretty flexible I guess I will add my favorites. I will be following the bonus route though since I don't play SWTOR.<br /><br />My first pick would be Nick Valentine from Fallout 4. Although this may be cheating since his personality and memories came from an actual human instead of being programmed.<br /><br />From the same game but from the Automatron DLC there is Jezebel. Her completely consdencending attitude towards humans is always funny.<br /><br />From Fallout: New Vegas there is ED-E, an eyebot we can get as a companion. I like how he plays music when combat starts. He also plays an important role in one of the DLCs.<br /><br />Also from Fallout: New Vegas there is Victor the securitron who saves you right at the beginning of the game and acts like a cowboy. Yes Man is another securitron from the same game that is pretty hilarious. He is so enthusiastic about everything. :)<br /><br />Lastly, but not least, there is Legion from the Mass Effect series. I like how when you first meet him you can see he is starting to act more like an organic even though he doesn't realize it or understand why he did so.Rakunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253609981961681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-5379762112862487072017-03-25T10:52:48.517+01:002017-03-25T10:52:48.517+01:00I believe Blaster's quote goes: "Here com...I believe Blaster's quote goes: "Here comes the boss!" Since the little droid's designation is BO-55... and I have to admit that while that is funny, they wouldn't rank on a favourite droids list of mine. I find them a bit too over the top to really hit the spot for me.<br /><br />Like the Nickster above, my own #1 would undoubtedly be M1-4X! Hm, wonder if I can think of another 4...Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922857679980740630.post-78871319099647101302017-03-25T03:45:02.042+01:002017-03-25T03:45:02.042+01:00No love for M1-4X? He's so hilariously over th...No love for M1-4X? He's so hilariously over the top. Just load up a trooper and click on him, and you'll get comedy gold like:<br /><br />"As usual, we are left with no alternative than COMPLETE VICTORY!"<br /><br />"I don't need to talk to you about anything right now, sir!"<br /><br />Sure, he's not very deep, but he's very entertaining.The Nicksternoreply@blogger.com