Archive for March, 2013
To be a Darth: The Requirements
In my previous article, that you can find here, I discussed the matter of the skills someone needs to play a powerful character. My conclusion was that those without the skills often are those least capable of assessing their own skills. This creates a problem: we cannot expect people to recognize themselves as players that [...]
INN Special Report: Sith Supremacy
Reports of a group making outrageous claims about our glorious Empire have begun to surface. These are treasonous acts and the culprits will be brought in for execution. A group of extremist purebloods are behind these accusations led by a Sith Lord, Exel Kar. While he claims responsibility for minor annoyances within Imperial space, that [...]
Warzone Combat Log – Improving Your Game
PvP isn’t pretty, easy or forgiving. This facet of SWTOR is for players who relish taking on live oppenents rather than scripted events. It’s not for everyone, but this Combat Log serves a ramp up for SWTOR PvP. Last week I wrote about banding together when venturing into PvP Warzones. This week I’ll go over [...]
Hunter’s Digest: The trial of the Demon Moon
There is a saying among Mandalorians. It goes something like this: Read More…
Force Reflection: What would you ask your character?
The best characters write themselves. They become a person, a mind, a being all their own. They develop secrets that are not Read More…
Force Reflection: Does your character have Automatonophobia?
We’ve all seen the scary robots from Terminator. They gave you nightmares, and the image of their shiny chrome skeletal appearance with those gleaming red murdering eyes was permanently burned into the deepest pocket of your memory even since you first saw the movie. If you find not just these guys, but all other kinds [...]
Wallpaper : The Galactic Republic A Bright Light In The Darkness…
A new wallpaper for our readers : The Galactic Republic A Bright Light In The Darkness… Red and blue remind me of the Rebels in Star Wars and The Galactic Republic in SWTOR so I wanted to use them in this image but I wanted to keep the World War II mascot feel to it! [...]
Rise of the Hut Cartel: What to Expect (no spoilers)
The Rise of the Hut Cartel is Star Wars The Old Republic’s first digital expansion. If you were really keen and pre-ordered back in January then you’ll have access on April 9th, everybody else (who pre-order between 7th January and 13th April) will get access on April 13th. But what is this expansion? What will [...]
Developer Blog: Legions of Scum and Villainy
Earlier today via the official SWTOR website, a new Developer Blog was posted. Read More…
Nik-Nak’s Workshop: Definition of a Droid – Part Three
Welcome to Nik-Nak’s Workshop. Each week we will be providing you with a jawa’s insight into the world of tech! Following up from last week, we’re Read More…
10 tasks to tackle before April 9th
SWTOR 2.0 is quickly approaching, are you ready? Here’s a list of 10 tasks that would benefit your gaming before version 2.0 hits. Personal or Guild vaults collect crap over the weeks, just like your Earthly abode. Clean them out. Finish off any crew skills in your Legacy that may not be at max level. [...]
Force Reflection: What are Hutts to you?
Jabba the Hutt, Gardulla the Hutt, Nem’ro the Hutt; so many the-Hutts. This species of overgrown slugs are notorious for greed, Read More…
Professional Tank – Aim Tank
Tanks are expected to know the content, and push the group forward without hesitation. Great Tanks have to start somewhere, this is one of those places. On Tuesdays I’ll examine the ins and outs of being a Professional Tank. All three Tank classes appeal for different reasons, which one is right for you? This week [...]
HNN: No end in sight for Alderaan civil war
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Rise of the Hutt Cartel: Closed Test Previews
Today the NDA lifted on information pertaining to the Closed Test PTS environment, and with it I would like to present as much information as possible. Read More…
Guide: Seeker Droid Overview
One of the new features introduced with Rise of the Hutt Cartel is the Seeker Droid. Read More…
Guide: Macrobinocular Overview
Introduced alongside Seeker Droids, Macrobinoculars will give players a new way to see the Galaxy around them like never before, and uncover interesting information along the way. Read More…
Rise of the Hutt Cartel: Imperial Quest Guide Part 1
This quest guide will be the first in a series of guides for the Imperial quest series on Makeb. Read More…
FORCE Junkies – Star Wars The Old Republic 2013-03-26 13:22:23
READY? READY?! /READYCHECK /FISTPUMP 1.7.3 Patch Notes 3/26/2013 Highlights Ready Check is now available! Group and Operations Group leaders can initiate a Ready Check by using “/rc” or “/readycheck” chat commands or via the context group menu. Each member of the group will then receive a pop-up prompting them to respond. Responding will place a [...]
Force Reflection: What’s your religion?
One of the biggest factors in roleplay is religion. In the Forgotten Realms, World of Warcraft, and many other fantasy settings, there are so many deity choices, so many religious options, that sometimes it can make heads spin. There are plenty of cults in the Star Wars universe which tend to be overshadowed by the [...]
Are you happy with the Asia-Pacific servers closing down?
We want your vote! I just posted a Poll on the right side of this site please vote and let us and BioWare what you think about the closing down Asia-Pacific servers of SWTOR. Go vote now! Read More…
Let the lag wars begin Asia-Pacific servers close down!
BioWare are closing down Asia-Pacific servers of SWTOR. I just found this news on Google+ and I must say, I think it’s shocking that BioWare would not listen to the suggestions made and would instead opt to close down the Australian servers completely. This will force me, and other Australian and New Zealand players, back [...]
Developer Feedback: APAC Server Information and More
Hey folks, I know several readers have been asking for this information, and we finally have an update via Eric Musco on the forums. Read More…
Developer Dispatch: Conflict on Makeb
Earlier today via the official SWTOR website, players were given the second video in the “Making Of” series for Rise of the Hutt Cartel. Read More…
Game Update 2.0: Rise of the Hutt Cartel Release Date!
Star Wars: The Old Republic has been bringing us new content faster than you can say, “Stop that wookiee!” Their first expansion Rise of the Hutt Cartel brings players a new immersible experience with more story driven missions, a raised level cap (to 55), never before seen droids, and a brand new planet to explore: [...]
Developer Q&A: Featuring Bruce Maclean
As many of you will remember, I asked you earlier in the month of March for questions that you would like addressed by the developers. Read More…
Rise of the Hutt Cartel: Launching April 14th
Today, I’m pleased to announce that the next digital expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Rise of the Hutt Cartel, will be launching April 14th, with Early Access beginning on April 9th! Read More…
HoloGossip: You’ll Have to Take This One Sitting Down
Where lights burn brightest, and liquor flows freest; emotions run at light speed. HoloGossip intercepted a public relations release from the Czerka Corporation. Seems the Czerka Corporation doesn’t want to get caught in any Imperial crosshairs while sitting pretty in one of their prototype speeders that have been accused of hovering around Carrick Station.This is [...]
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