Posts Tagged ‘swtor’
Point of View : We are the 5%
A battle hardened Knight once said, “…many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” These are mine. How many of an MMO’s player base actually participate in End Game Group Content? Why don’t more players participate? Keep reading to ponder with me. The title “We are the 5%” [...]
Point of View : SWTOR is like Disney World
A battle hardened Knight once said, “…many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” These are mine. The vocal minority is making sure the interweb hears how upset they are about SWTOR’s Cartel Market and so called broken promises about subscriptions from the Devs. It all surrounds this [...]
Professional Tank : In Defense of Fortitude
Tanks are expected to know all content and push the group forward without hesitation. Great Tanks have to start somewhere, this is one of those places. Here we’ll examine the ins and outs of being a Professional Tank. Last week I tossed out an Endurance stat of ‘Over 40k’ in the Professional Tank column. This [...]
Front Line Medic: The life of a lowbie healer
I have four level 55 toons. Two are healers, the others are DPS. With the exception of my “main”, I leveled those almost entirely through PVP. Hell, I haven’t even finished my Imperial Agent storyline and he’s healing HM Scum & Villainy. The point is that I have pretty good experience with healing PVP. But [...]
Guild Guidance – My Guild is a Business
Players start or join a guild for many different reasons. Friends creating a guild together, an Elder Game player joins a progression guild or players band together for PvP. 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. This [...]
The Many Looks of Andronikos Revel
Customizations for Andronikos Revel This one is for the ladies! Andronikos is definitely the most eligible bachelor for female Sith Inquisitors. He’s not a bad bloke to hang out with for all your male Sith Inquisitors as well. There’s no doubt that Andronikos is a bad boy, so bad that even the Republic didn’t want [...]
Force Junkies – Writers Needed
Do you enjoy writing SWTOR guides for your fellow guildmates or on the official forums? Are you always maximizing your GTN profits and coming up with new, awesome ideas for DPS rotations? If so, we want to hear from you! Force Junkies is looking to add a few more enthusiastic, talented volunteer writers to our [...]
Guild Guidance – Contribution
Players start or join a guild for many different reasons. Friends creating a guild together, an Elder Game player joins a progression guild or players band together for PvP. 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. As [...]
Front Line Medic – Do you parse your heals?
To parse or not to parse. That is the question. I was trolling on fleet the other night when the guild’s best healer starting chatting with me in gchat about my heal parses. He wanted to me to start uploading my combat logs. I kind of paused because I never really gave it much thought. [...]
Patch 2.1 : Customization
Bioware announced yesterday what’s in store for the community in the 2.1 Patch. I’m very excited to bring you new about the patch titled Cusomization! Keep reading for details of the often asked for character options. The reveal was done when Bioware released their April Insider Video. In it Developer Cory Butler announces two huge [...]
Are you Goofy For SWTOR? New on GamingFace
We get some real cool items in this pack! And I am dieing to get my hands on some of them! Vice Commandant’s Contraband Pack The Vice Commandant’s Contraband Pack features ten new gear sets worn by iconic figures from The Old Republic™ universe, including those of Bastila Shan, Thana Vesh, Jolee Bindo, House [...]
Let’s get naked for PvP
A common sight in PvP warzones since patch 2.0 has been naked players. An oversight in the bolster system has meant that a lot of players have been better off not having any item equipped. This is about to be fixed, with changes being made to War hero and Elite War hero gear. What will [...]
Dealing Damage – Are you dealing enough?
Many players consider the Damage Dealing role an easy one. I have a different point of view about it. The Damage Dealing role is easily picked up, and slowly mastered. On Thursdays I’ll muse over how to master the art of Damage. We are 48 hours into the early access of Patch 2.0, and I’m [...]
Guild Guidance – Guild Identity
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. [...]
Warzone Combat Log – RotHC Warzone Brackets
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. A new frontier is rapidly approaching for the PvP community in SWTOR. There is ‘Naked’ PvP and [...]
The Many Looks of Khem Val
Khem Val customizations What follows is some basic information about Khem Val, but not much more than you’ll find out when you first unlock him. Then I’ll go on to show you the vast amount of customizations available for him – more than any other companion. Plus, I’ll tel you where you can get them [...]
FORCE Junkies – Star Wars The Old Republic 2013-04-04 12:32:06
Many players consider the Damage Dealing role an easy one. I have a different point of view about it. The Damage Dealing role is easily picked up, and slowly mastered. On Thursdays I’ll muse over how to master the art of Damage. Are you feeling burned out? Are you feeling burned out and fill the [...]
Patch 2.1 wait… What day is it again?
I’ve been in a Black Hole of no WiFi at the ‘rents this Easter weekend. Firing up the ‘ol Laptop with my cafe this afternoon, I run across the Patch 2.1 update. I immediately envisioned Derek Zoolander and the famous “Walk-Off” scene judged by David Bowie in the old Member’s Only Whse. I was sadly [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Point of View – Full Clear Comrades
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. Flash Points are for fun. Burning down lightsaber fodder is why I pay my subscription every month. If the Flash Point is max level, [...]
Making the most of Double XP
The first weekend of Double XP was definitely a success for most players. I personally got 2 of my level 40-odd characters through to level 50, giving me a total of 6 completed level 50s. One of the characters I leveled from 43 to 50 in about 7 or 8 hours. I did this by: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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