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200% XP Weekends – Ilum Bolster Removed
The devs have officially weighed in on the Ilum XP grind for low level groups. In short they are saying “Wow, the player base really amazes us. We aren’t going to punish anyone, but this isn’t our vision for Double XP weekends.” Originally posted by Eric Musco(Source) Hey folks, I wanted to give you all [...]
Professional Tank – The Force 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 [...]
200% XP Weekends – The Ilum Factor
While finishing up the Gree Relics Ops boss this weekend, I saw general chat full of players asking for “leveling groups.” Then I get this email string from team members today. Phazer – There’s a way to get a toon to the Ilum dailies, and with xp boosts and double xp, go from level 10 [...]
Crew Skills & Credits – Skills with Alts in minds
Credits and the Economy is what really rules the Galaxy, at least that’s what the Star Cabal told me. There are many ways to earn a living in SWTOR, and many ways to go broke. I’ll look toward the former on Mondays. A new guild member asked me, “What crew skills do I want?” That [...]
Guild Guidance – The First Three Months
Players start or join a guild for many different reasons. Friends creating a guild together, an Elder Game player joining a progression guild or players banding together for PvP reasons. I’ve even seen one-player guilds just for the vault space. Whatever the reason, guilds can be the one thing that keeps a player coming back. [...]
Damage Dealing – Only One Speed
I’ve learned how to DPS from some of the best in the business. Operations groups are like Race Cars. Tanks are the Wheels, Healers are the Engine, and DPS is the Fuel. – Panzer Ferrari’s only have one speed boss, fast. – Chavala If I pull aggro off the Tanks, I know I’m doing my [...]
200% Base XP Gain Weekends
… and they stack with all current in game XP buffs. Bring out your Alts *bang* Bring out your Alts *bang* Bring out your Alts! The info between the lines is a better lock down for the Patch 2.0 release. They have 4 weeks of Double XP gains lined up, I would venture to predict [...]
Front Line Medic – Trust your Sorc / Sage Shields
A good healer knows it’s their abilities that keeps the team pushing content. They also decide who watches the fight face down in the decking. Wednesdays is a good time to discuss Healing Pro Tips. You can check out the Healing 101 guide here. I’ve yet to come across a number for Sorc/Sage absorb shields [...]
Patch Notes – 1.7.2
Good Morning FJ Nation! The Gree Relics event is back, and more user friendly! Kudos Bioware. 1.7.2 Patch Notes 3/12/2013 Highlights The first Packs of Shipment Two are now available for sale on the Cartel Market! Most items in the Regulator and Enforcer’s Contraband packs are not found in the Shipment One Cartel Packs. Players [...]
Dev Tracker – Gree Event Back Tomorrow with Patch 1.7.2
Whoa, looks like the Gree Relics event went over well. It’s coming back tomorrow! It also seems there is a mount on the vendor this go round. Along with the Gree Relics event, there is a huge Embargo being smacked down on the Cartel Market. Originally posted by Eric Musco(Source) I wonder when it is [...]
Crew Skills & Credits – Daily Missions
Credits and the Economy is what really rules the Galaxy, at least that’s what the Star Cabal told me. There are many ways to earn a living in SWTOR, and many ways to go broke. I’ll look toward the former on Mondays. A newly level 50 guild member took my advice and started leveling her [...]
Point of View – Pre Expansion
A battle hardened Knight once said, “…many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” Sundays seem to be a good day to give mine. The market is crashing and groups are hard to find. Guild members are no where to be found and General Chat is worse than [...]
Guild Guidance – Founding
Players start or join a guild for many different reasons. Some common reasons are friends creating a guild together, an Elder Game player joining a progression guild or players banding together for PvP reasons. I’ve even seen one-player guilds just for the vault space. Whatever the reason, guilds can be the one thing that keeps [...]
PvP – Rope a Dope
I tweeted last week about playing Warzones in SWTOR. The comment was “If you can’t tell who the rookie is, it’s you.” With that mind set, I held my head high and carried the rookie tag with pride. Needless to say I took many blaster bolts to the cranium. There is hope though, fellow rookie [...]
Dev Tracker – 2.0 timeline update, between the lines.
The Devs are busy today throwing around tid-bits of info about upcoming features and current in-game issues. What caught my eye were the specific timeline announcements of player requested features. Originally posted by Amber Green(Source) Companions Cannot Wear Gree Armor | 03.05.2013, 06:08 PM Hi there, I wanted to stop in and give you an [...]
Mandolorian Raiders Hard Mode
Clan Varad is back, and this time they brought major hardware in their take over. Keep reading for a boss-by-boss take down of the dual faction threat. Making your way to the first boss will bring back memories of your leveling Flash Point encounter. It is the same, but they hit much harder. Crowd Control [...]
PTS 2.0 Patch Notes – Updated 3/2
With today’s 2.0 PTS update, the vendor the sells Elite/Arkanian armor was changed. It now directly mirrors how the Black Hole/Campaign vendor. The pieces sold for Elite commendations, that drop from HM flash points and earned from weekly missions, carry no set bonuses. They do have the same stat allocation as Arkanian Armors. The non [...]
PvP – Learning the Ropes
PvP. For some, Player vs. Player, is the game. Others, like myself, consider it a side-show at best. Lately I’ve decided to change my attitude toward it. I’m going to take it seriously. I’m going to get good. “You never get good, you only get better gear.” Said a guild mate while I bashed away [...]
Dev Tracker – PvP on the PTS!!!
Attention galaxy wide faction fighters! The Devs are calling you out. Hit the PTS and test the PvP Class balance at level 55. Test times FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY at 7-10 CST. Originally posted by Eric Musco(Source) Hey everyone! With PTS up and running for a few days, we hope that all of you have [...]
Dev Tracker – Positive Community Team Changes
Long time Dev Joveth Gonzales departed Bioware a few short days ago. After his departure, the Bioware Community Team came out ‘guns’ blazing with a refreshing attitude toward forum communication. Here’s how the chit-chat started. Originally posted by Eric Musco(Source) Hey everyone! With Joveth’s departure I just wanted to pop in and take this opportunity [...]
Patch Notes – 1.7.1
Here’s the patch notes for the latest release, 1.7.1 If I could make a request Bioware. Please move the Cartel Coin items to the end of patch notes. The glut of ‘discounts’ will make most players just stop reading. They will miss all the things your fixed. The things they asked you to fix no [...]
Is the Grey Helix Saber Compensating?
I was always told it’s how you swing your saber, not how long it is. The Gree didn’t get that memo! Read More…
Devs talk about Character Cosmetics and More!
As seen at swtor-rp.com in their interview with Damion Schubert and Charles Boyd, it seems that Old Republic fans will be getting what they’ve been asking for. SWTOR-RP: Player-created characters are altered and changed in different ways, and sometimes this means cosmetically. Will we be seeing a ‘barber shop’ in the upcoming expansion? Damion Schubert: [...]
Dev Tracker – Pre Maintenance Pop
A few nuggets of info coming form the Devs today about patch 2.O, like… What’s going to happen to the commendations in patch 2.0? Originally posted by Ahmad Zabarah(Source) There will be a special overflow cap for Classic Commendations once 2.0 is released to accommodate those with large amounts of commendations. At this time, we [...]
Athiss Hard Mode
I’ve always appreciated the leveling version of Athiss. A feeling shared by only a few others. I couldn’t begin to count how many times I’ve been rushed while tanking this beauty on alts. Why would you want to pass up all that delicious XP anyway? I digress, let’s take a look at the Level 55 [...]
Relics of the Gree – Ends Tonight!
Round one of the Gree event is almost over. Tonight when maintenance occurs the event will be over until the Devs bring it back. We have been told this is a reoccurring event, so fear not young Jedi. Read More…
Cademimu Hard Mode
Tackling Cademimu Hard Mode will represent your first challange with Hard Mode Flash Point revamps in SWTOR’s first Xpac, Scum and Villainy. You will face deadlier versions of Officer Xander and EN-4C, Captain Grimyk, and General Ortol. Besides all the new loot avalible for the earning, you’ll find a fist full of fun in this [...]
Patch 2.0 – How to Get started on the PTS
Your greatest on the PTS is getting started, this primer should set you up in no time. Downloading the full PTS 2.0 Client will take some time. I suggest starting the download before you hit the sack or heading to work/school. Now you must determine your testing character on the PTS. Copy over a character [...]
Dev Tracker – Scheduled Maintenece and Gree Vendors
The official, officially, official word on Relics of the Gree Vendors. Originally posted by Courtney Woods (Source) Scheduled Maintenance: February 26th, 2013 | 02.22.2013, 11:02 PM Hello everyone, we wanted to let you know that we will be performing scheduled maintenance for five and a half hours on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 from 3:30AM CST [...]
Relics of the Gree – 4 Days left
Galaxy wide guardians and conquerors have 4 days left to participate in the Gree event. We have entered the home stretch. At this point the hardcore gamers have calculated how much reputation they need, and banked it across their legacy. Where does that leave the everyday Jedi? Remember that this event will roll around again, [...]
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