Video Guide to Voiced Emotes on the PTS

I have put together this video guide showing off all the voiced slash commands (like /cheer, /chuckle, etc) that are on the public test server and coming to live in patch 1.5.
It's not complete yet - at this stage there are a lot of the voiced commands that have filler sound files. A note that pops up telling you what the sound is and a note that "actor to improvise". So before all of these slash commands are put on the live server there will be more new sound files to come!

the /commands are:

/apologize

/Bye

/cheer

/chuckle

/congrats

/Farewell

/followme

/giggle

/Goodbye

/goodjob

/Hello

/Hi

 /Introduce

/kiss

/laugh

/no

/nod

/sorry

/thanks

/woot

/yes

Enjoy the video ...

Legacy Perks. Get ready to get ripped off in patch 1.3

Bioware have just released a promo video for patch 1.3. The video tells us nothing really new but does provide some extra details about the new features. The video has received many dislikes and as I go over the details, you mind understand why. The changes are:

Legacy perks
Group Finder
Character transfer
Scaling social gear

First, have a quick watch of the video (bottom of this post). As you will see the Legacy perks are specific to each individual character, and they don't come cheap.

Looking at the warzone perks, the first one costs 20k and gives you a 2% XP perk to leveling in warzones. Another 30k will add an extra 2%, to the total of 4%. Each level seems to go up by 10k and add an extra 2%. So you'll be able to achieve a maximum of 10% bonus XP after spending approximately 200k. If you want to level another alt in PvP you'll have to spend another 200k. Please keep in mind that this is a guestimate as they only show us the costing of the first two.

Crimson Nova girls from Pandamonium

When people go to this length to promote their guild it truly inspires me. I know definitely, if I ever tried to sing a parody, or anything else for that matter I'd loose count of the amount of dislikes the video would get. The Crimson Nova girls from the Pandamonium guild have done a fantastic job on this parody. The video is definitely worth checking out and also check out their guild if you happen to be on their server which is Darth Bandon.






I am a little bit concerned about the still frame they've chosen though for the cover of this video. Looking closely at the character on the far left makes we question the character's gender!

SWTOR Friday Update: Last One

For this week's Friday update, BioWare have given a link to their community blog. Essentially the blog will replace the Friday updates, now that the game is about to go live. You can find this new official SWTOR blog here. This will save you from having to filter through fifty sites all posting the same news every Friday. There have been a lot of fansites out there that have been replying on the Friday updates as their sole source of news; this new blog will force some of them to produce their own content or fade away.

Also in this Friday update is the character progression video for the Sith Inquisitor. I got to play around with a Sith Inquisitor, up to around level 20, in Beta. The storyline is awesome. I chose Assassin as my Advanced class. Check out the progression video below:

Update To Upgrading Armor And Mods In SWTOR Video

Using the 12/1/11 patch this is a guide that shows the difference between weapons of different levels and what you can do with upgrading the mods in weapons. We take a close look at the stat changes on multiple lightsabers, and show you the raw hard facts. This guide is designed to help you understand the weapon upgrade system in greater detail. The weapon upgrade is done by a level 49/50 Jedi. Footage was taken from SWTOR Beta and is subject to change.

SWTOR Beta: A Video Tour of Corellia

One of the coolest things in this video and on Corellia itself is the bullet tram system. It's fast. The planet itself has been devastated by war and the scenery is what you expect from any major city in a war zone, right down to escaped zoo animals running rampant.

With this video, I've uploaded in high definition 1080p. Is this something people want, or do most people watch at 720p? The reason I ask is that there is about a 3 hour difference in the upload time.



All Screen-shots are 1920x1080

SWTOR: Guide to Upgrading Weapons with Mods Video

There are multiple threads in the Beta forums at the moment, discussing stats on weapons and the difference mods can make. due to limited time some people have had in Beta, there are a lot of miss-conceptions about what you can and cannot do with the weapons upgrade systems. So to help people out I've done this advanced video guide showing the facts on weapons upgrades ingame at level 47.

SWTOR Video Tour of the Planet Belsavis

I had really no idea what to expect when I first went to Belsavis. When i discovered it was a prison planet, I wasn't expecting a lot, buy boy was I wrong! This planet is one of the prettiest and largest gaming areas I've found. I spent a lot of time exploring this planet, and I still didn't find all of the teleport areas. I believe I got most of the quest lines done, which I must say was also very well done for my class. The variety of mobs and quest styles on this planet is something to look forward to.

Here's a video tour, and some screenshots to wet your whistle below it.



All screenshots are 1920 x 1080.

SWTOR Friday Update: Jedi Consular Character Progression

The Jedi Consular shown in this Friday update video release from BioWare sure is bad ass and if the responses in YouTube comments and the SWTOR official forums are anything to go by, you're all looking forward to this as much as I am!

From SWTOR.com: "As your character grows more powerful, you will see them gain new skills and abilities to complement the superior gear they acquire.


Channeling the power of the Force to give them strength in combat and clarity in diplomacy, Jedi Consulars are respected for their leadership on the battlefield as well as their evenhanded demeanor at the negotiating table. While many devote themselves to uncovering the ancient secrets of the Jedi and use their command of the Force to defend and protect their allies, others use the Force as a means of slipping into the shadows and becoming powerful servants for the Republic."

SWTOR Weapon Modification and Upgrade Video Guide

After making numerous mistakes in Beta with loot, I am finally at the stage where I think I understand how it works and how best to use the system. Rather than you making the same mistakes with your squeaky clean toons, I thought I'd put this guide together. I tell you now, a Trandoshan hunter gets really annoyed when you sell his primary weapon to a vendor and give him a crappy green because you think it's an upgrade! If you think it's bad to upset a Wookie, you haven't met a pissed off Trandoshan yet! So if you want to keep your relationship in good standing with all your companions, and get the most out of your experience in SWTOR, check out this video guide.

SWTOR BETA: Tour Of Hoth Video and Screenshots

Are you ready to freeze? Hoth is amazing. I just finished all the quests and I loved it! Watch out for the wampas.

This video shows you what the planet Hoth looks like from the main paths and some off path and wildlife. No story spoilers are shown.




All screenshots are 1980 x 1080.

A Tour of Balmorra in SWTOR Beta Video

This is a tour of a planet from SWTOR. This video shows you what the planet Balmorra looks like from the main paths and some off path and wildlfe. No story spoilers are featured in this video.

The lightsaber in this video is using the pre-order crystal.



All screenshots are 1920x1080.

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SWTOR Space Combat Guide Video

In this video I look at ship combat and upgrading a ship. Please tell us what you think! Do you want more information?



And some 1900x1080 screenshots for you!

A Tour of Alderaan, Take 2

This is a remake of our first tour of a planet from SWTOR, this time with more footage. This shows you what the planet Alderaan looks like from the main paths, and unlike the previous video, also includes some off-path footage and wildlfe. No story spoilers are featured in this video.

 

SWTOR Beta A Tour of Coruscant Video

Disclaimer: information is currently from a pre-release build of the game and is subject to change at any time.

This is one of the first tours of a planet from SWTOR. This shows you what the planet Coruscant looks like from the main paths. No story spoilers are featured in this video.

TOR Hangout 8 - SWTOR Beta Weekend Withdrawals Video

I jumped in TOR Hangout this week and had lots of fun trying not to break NDA's!!!

TOR Hangout is a weekly round table discussion held on Google+ We use the G+ Hangout feature to get together and talk about Star Wars The Old Republic. TOR Hangout is also streamed live each week on Twitch.tv for those who cant fit into the hangout.

THIS WEEKS SHOW NOTES:

News
-Beta test signup pre 11/11? Your in!!! For a future beta test weekend (in the next few weeks). FAQ states "we're expecting this future weekend to be the last Beta Testing Weekend."

-Stress test Beta keys hitting gaming sites

David Bass says

"Just a reminder that if you were a registered member of our website on or before November 11th, 2011, you will be invited to the future weekend test. Regardless of whether you received an email last week or not, please do not take beta keys off of any external websites if you are already a registered member of our site. Let's leave them for the more needy, please."

Gamescon Trooper PVP Video

In this sweet video from Gamescon we get to have a good look at the Trooper in some PVP action. Also on show is the Alderaan War Zone, plus you can witness the assets that a Trooper brings to his group in PVP. I think a lot of Jedi are going to be in for a shock when they see what they have to deal with from the ranged classes in PVP. After watching this I might even have to roll a Trooper! So is this guy real good or did the others just suck?

Ready set hutt ... hutt ... hutt!

The idea of science fiction football has been around for years and I must say i am very excited about this arena style football game in Star Wars The Old Republic and it's not just Sith vs Republic, it's Sith vs Sith or Republic vs Republic. The Hutts really don't care who kills who. Imagine going to a football match where they gave all the jocks lightsabers and said get the football to the end of the field, any way possible!

"A new event has captured the hearts and minds of the citizens on the Smuggler’s Moon of Nar Shaddaa. Known as “Huttball,” two teams clash for the amusement of the masses and to win favor with the famed Giradda the Hutt in this new video that highlights just one of the Player-vs-Player (PvP) Warzones in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™!"


Check out the Video Now!

Eternity Vault Live Operation Video

This is the swtor part of the gamescom 2011 press conference from EA showing the 8 Player operation Eternity Vault. If you have ever played end game content in any MMO this will give you a good idea what your in for in SWTOR. Eternity Vault is a level 50 operation (Raid for the WoW players) and my got it looks good! Its nice to see the first boss is not a walk in the park as you will see in the video. Thanks to TOROZ for the heads up!

SWTOR Full Class Information Online

I have just finished our class info pages  for all the classes in SWTOR. I will add information about all of the classes to this section as information is released.

If you know of any class specific blogs we are not listing please let us know and I'll add it to our class page

the pages cover all basic information on the class its companions and its ship with video's on the class and ship walk through's. Feel free to leave a comment or extra information in the class comments section.

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