Archive for December, 2011
Jedi Sentinel Padawan Guide: Levels 1-20
“We are the Jedi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way.” ―Jorus C’baoth, Outbound Flight (novel) Guide Introduction: The purpose of this guide is to give potential and current Sentinel players a good foundation to build on. It will [...]
SWTOR Public Test Server: Patch Notes 1.0.2
DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, these are the patch notes for the public test server and it is not gaurantee that these changes make it to the final patch. General Guilds that are currently leaderless will have an Officer chosen and promoted to Guild Leader. Classes and Combat Sith Inquisitor General The Darth title is now [...]
SWTOR: “Ulgo Siegebreaker” World Boss Fight
Hengest, Towelliee, Pureshield & Ruinous take down the World Boss “Ulgo Siegebreaker” on Planet Alderaan. Source
SWTOR: Jedi Sage Healer Guide (level 25) ft. Rurikhan
In this video I go over the basics for healing as Jedi Sage, from which healing spells to use and when, while also covering utility abilities that will make every party want to have you as a healer again and also a couple of UI tips as well as DPS rotation to help you level. [...]
SWTOR: Korriban Datacron Guide – All 3 Datacrons
Guide to all FIVE Datacrons on the Empire planet, Korriban. Source
SWTOR: Hutta Datacron Guide – All 3 Datacrons
Guide to all THREE Datacrons on the Empire planet, Hutta. Source
SWTOR: Tython Datacron Guide – All 3 Datacrons
Guide to all THREE Datacrons on the Republic planet, Tython. Source
SWTOR: “The Primal Destroyer” World Boss Fight
SWTOR: “The Primal Destroyer” World Boss Fight: Hengest & Ruinous take down the World Boss “The Primal Destroyer” on Planet Belsavis. Source
SWTOR: Advanced Key Bindings ft. Rectified
Rectified goes over clear steps to be taken to advance your key binding abilities within SWTOR. Source
SWTOR: Boarding Party – Flashpoint Guide!
TTB guides you through the Boarding Party Flashpoint! Source
SWTOR: Beginner’s Guide to Crew Skills
Cromar explains the basics of crew skill (profession) management in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Source
SWTOR: Dromund Kaas Datacron Guide – All 5 Datacrons
Guide to all FIVE Datacrons on the Empire planet, Dromund Kaas. SOURCE
SWTOR: Scoundrel Scrapper DPS Guide (part 2)
In this video I go over the basics for DPSing as a Scoundrel Scrapper, as well as secondary ways of DPSing (such as using cover as Scoundrel) and obviously utility Abilities to take you above and beyond simple DPSing. SOURCE
SWTOR: Scoundrel Scrapper DPS Guide (part 1)
In this video I go over the basics for DPSing as a Scoundrel Scrapper, as well as secondary ways of DPSing (such as using cover as Scoundrel) and obviously utility Abilities to take you above and beyond simple DPSing. Source
SWTOR Balmorra (Empire) Datacron Guide – All 5 Datacrons
Guide to all FIVE Datacrons on the Empire side of the planet, Balmorra. Source
FJ Pro-Tip Player Crafting Schematics List
Those who have played World of Warcraft will remember that crafters were able to link their entire crafting list into the chat window for potential customers to browse. A feature that is extremely useful for themselves and other players to facilitate trade. A feature that seems to be missing in The Old Republic. Except it is in the game, [...]
SWTOR Public Test Patch Notes: 1.0.2 12/30/11
In a late Friday post, BioWare unveils the Public Test Server patch notes for patch 1.0.2. Included in the patch are fixes to the guild system, flashpoints, operations, UI, and more. If you have your client set to the Public Test Server, jump on and test it out. For everyone else, hit the jump for [...]
Bonus Series Missions tips
What a lot of people don’t realize as they’re advancing through the levels is that some planets offer a bonus series of missions. At Alderaan for instance, there are a level 40 series of missions that provide some sweet epic loot upon completion. Hoth has a series of missions that are unlocked at around level [...]
SWTOR: Alone in the Old Republican Crowd
Hey look it’s Padwan Wallenstein hailing from his home–planet Nubcake, an obscure rock in the star-system of Weaksauce. No matter. He’s about to be all Flush-With-Cash in a minute. But let’s not dwell on that. Playing the new Star Wars game has taken me back to this old post about writing in coffee shops from Conor: Put in [...]
An Introduction to Star Wars: The Old Republic
I have been fighting on behalf of the Sith Empire for a week now, and in that time I have come to appreciate certain things. Without wanting to catch too much backlash for this, I have to say that those things almost all fall into the “I am glad this isn’t like WoW“, or “I am [...]
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Cantina Crawl ‘11
There are plenty of mornings after a great night out at the bar where I struggle to place together a loose cluster of hazy memories. I know it was a good time. The headache, dry mouth and bank account are all testaments to my triumphs. Leveling in an MMO can be quite similar. In my [...]
SWTOR Guide: Companion Gifts
As players progress closer and closer to the endgame of Star Wars: The Old Republic, Companion Affection and the gifts that modify it will become more important. While it is a good idea to plan your affection path beforehand, many will leave it alone until they reach 50. That is not to say that leaving [...]
Daniel Erickson Talks to Gamespy
Gamespy recently got a chance to talk to Daniel Erickson about a myriad of topics that include story elements, IP choices and dark side and light side choices. Here’s a quick blurb, but make sure you read the whole interview over at Gamespy. GameSpy: When people are playing through, and I’m assuming you’re seeing a [...]
SWTOR FJ ProTip: Camera Control and Tab-Targetting
Do you ever have problems targeting an enemy with tab in the middle of a fight? Are you often attempting to find a target only to have to cycle through three or four targets before you get to the right one? These issue plague a lot of players, just not in SWTOR, but in many [...]
SWTOR: Mannett Point Mission Guide
Havoc Squad’s hunt for the stolen ZR-57 orbital strike bomb has led to a separatist base on the island of Mannett Point. Wraith, the squad’s infiltration expert, has been sent ahead to breach the base, but she will need your help to enter the secured area where the bomb is believed to be held. Rendezvous [...]
SWTOR: Hail the Liberators Mission Guide
Odar’s daughter, Qo’el, was kidnapped by Republic soldiers and taken to Fort Garnik. You have agreed to investigate her disappearance. Head to Fort Garnik and search for Odar’s Daughter. Quick Facts Difficulty: Normal Repeatable: No Minimum Level: 1 Classes: Smuggler, Trooper Faction: Friendly Start: Odar End: Odar Tasks: Find Odar’s Daughter Important conversations Kellik Relevant Locations Part of this mission [...]
SWTOR: Sentinel’s Lightsaber
Binds on Pickup Melee Off Hand 45.0-68.0 Energy Damage (Rating 28) Durability: 200/200 Total Stats: +11 Endurance +9 Strength Item Modifications Color Crystal (2) +1 Endurance Hilt (8) +4 Strength +4 Endurance Mod (8) +5 Strength +1 Endurance Enhancement (8) +5 Endurance Augment: Open Requires Weapon Proficiency: Lightsaber Sell price: 105 Item level: 8
SWTOR: Lightsaber
Binds on Pickup Melee Main Hand, Melee Off Hand 37.0-56.0 Energy Damage (Rating 22) Durability: 100/100 Total Stats: +2 Presence +2 Willpower Requires Weapon Proficiency: Lightsaber A lightsaber crafted from the Hilt of the First Blade, and a Crystal from the caves on Tython. Sell price: 157 Item level: 5
Georg Zoeller on Game Difficulty Issues
Originally posted by GeorgZoeller (Source) We’re looking at this.A few general notes on challenging fights. One of the most important aspects of higher level fights against elites is to counter their special abilities. You are required to use your interrupting abilities (e.g. Distraction on the Imperial Agent) in these fights to prevent these enemies from [...]



