Loot boxes, particularly in Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR), have become a significant part of modern gaming culture. In SWTOR, these loot boxes—referred to as cartel packs—contain random items of varying rarity and value. While they offer players the chance to acquire exclusive mounts, armor sets, and other valuable in-game items, they also raise ethical concerns due to their similarities with gambling. This essay examines the ethical implications of loot boxes in SWTOR by exploring the psychology behind their design, the financial impact they can have on players, especially younger ones, and the growing legal controversies surrounding loot boxes in the gaming industry. By comparing how different regions regulate loot boxes, we will better understand how SWTOR’s system fits into this global debate. The Psychology of Loot Boxes: A Dopamine-Inducing Gamble At the core of loot boxes in SWTOR is their psychological appeal. Players are drawn to cartel packs…
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SWTOR Firebolt Edition Bundle: Ignite Your Adventure in the Galaxy!
If you’re itching for a new adventure in the galaxy far, far away, then you’re in for a treat. The “SWTOR Firebolt Edition Bundle” is here, and it’s packed with goodies that’ll set your gaming experience ablaze. This bundle promises to enhance your gameplay with exclusive items, boosts, and more. Ready to dive into the details? Let’s explore what makes the Firebolt Edition Bundle a must-have for any Star Wars: The Old Republic enthusiast. What’s in the Bundle? First things first, let’s break down what’s included in the SWTOR Firebolt Edition Bundle. This bundle is like a treasure chest for any SWTOR player, filled with items that can give you an edge in your adventures. Here’s what you can expect: Exclusive Mount: The Firebolt speeder, a sleek, fiery ride that’ll turn heads as you zoom across the galaxy. XP Boosts: Level up faster with XP boosts that help you gain…
SWTOR Game Update 7.4.1: A Fresh Wave of Cartel Market Treasures
This article provides an overview of the new items introduced to the Cartel Market in Star Wars: The Old Republic with Game Update 7.4.1, highlighting the ongoing expansion of the game’s content and the enhanced customization options available to players. Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) continues to evolve with its latest Game Update 7.4.1, bringing a treasure trove of new items to the Cartel Market. This update enriches the SWTOR universe with a variety of unique items, ensuring that players have access to an even wider array of gear, cosmetics, and utilities to enhance their galactic adventures. New Additions to the Cartel Market With Game Update 7.4.1, the Cartel Market sees the introduction of several new items that are bound to catch the eye of every SWTOR enthusiast. While specific details about each item remain shrouded in anticipation, players can expect the following types of additions: Enhancing the SWTOR…
The Psychology of Cartel Packs: A Glimpse into the Mechanics of Digital Gambling
Cartel Packs, a popular feature in many online games, have become a subject of interest and controversy in recent years. These digital packages, often filled with randomized virtual goods, have been likened to gambling due to their inherent unpredictability and the psychological mechanisms they employ. This article aims to delve into the psychological aspects of Cartel Packs, exploring how they mimic the mechanics of gambling, and the potential implications for addictive behaviors. The Anticipation and Reward System At the heart of the allure of Cartel Packs is the anticipation and reward system, a psychological principle that is also a fundamental aspect of gambling. When a player purchases a Cartel Pack, they are buying into the possibility of acquiring a rare or valuable virtual item. The uncertainty of the outcome creates a sense of anticipation, which is then followed by the reward – the opening of the pack and the reveal…
What Is The Best Platform For Making A Crypto Exchange Online Based?
Crypto currency is the digital currency playing a significant role in the upcoming generation, which will rule the entire world in the future and it is the expert’s reposts. The internet is the primary and essential thing used in day to day life. Importance of crypto currency today: Internet is used everywhere today, and with of help of online, a wide range of businesses are running successfully. Many things are change to the online mode. After more internet access, people started using online platforms, selling products, and cresting the web content along many processes in the online portal. Later, the crypto currency was introduced, which is more famous; it can be earned through mining. Crypto are a well-known digital currency that functions like real cash, but the online mode can cause it, also called digital money. Bit coin development The crypto currency is not considered and accepted in the very place….
Bioware on Missing Monthly Cartel Coins in SWTOR
Eric Musco address an issue regarding missing monthly cartel coins for some players. Subscribers check your cartel coin ledgers, BioWare may be ripping you off. | 03.28.2016, 04:44 PM Hey folks, I wanted to pop in this thread and address your concerns with the 3 day delay on Cartel Coin grants. Since August of last year an issue creeped into our granting system which caused Cartel Coins to be granted every 33 days, instead of every 30 days as intended. As you pointed out, if this issue went on for a long period of time, your monthly grant could be affected and so we definitely did not want that to happen. As of right now the only effect is that your grant may be delayed. With that in mind, we have a fix for this issue planned with next week’s maintenance. After next week your grants should continue forward, 30…
February SWTOR Subscriber Reward Email Today
Just a headsup to let you know, that the SWTOR February subscriber reward email is going out today. Some may not get it until tomorrow. This email contains the 1050 cartel coin code. February subscriber reward email code | 02.18.2016, 05:49 PM Hey folks! I know there have been quite a few questions about when the Feb reward email would be going out. Many of you spotted the EA Help article which mentioned they would be sent out today. It is our goal that the emails will all be sent today. However, it is possible that they wont go out until tomorrow. If for some reason they are not going out by end of day tomorrow, I will make sure we post an update! Thanks everyone. -eric
Go to San Diego Cantina Tour and get 30 days sub and some cartel coins
Attendees in the daytime event, at San Diego cantina tour, Will get 30 days sub and some cartel coins: The Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour Arrives in San Diego, California! | 07.09.2015, 07:32 PM Hey folks! I wanted to let you know about a promotion we will be running during our San Diego Cantina. If you stop by anytime during the day, log into one of the laptops we have there, and show us that you have an account and are opted in to receive emails we will claim a code for you on the spot which will add 30 days of sub time and some Cartel Coins. Just a little something extra for those of you come to visit us during Comic-Con. Note that you will need to log into your account (so if you have a security key, make sure to bring it along), we…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday June 09 –16. 2015
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for the week of June 02 – June 09 2015. New Items Price Helpful links HYPERCRATE: MID RIM EXPLORER’S PACKS 5400 MID RIM EXPLORER’S PACK 250 APPEARANCE OPTION: UNDERCUT 50 Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links APPEARANCE OPTION: PIGTAILS 100 50 –50% 100 CYBER ASSAULT CANNON 600 300 –50% 480 STRONGHOLD LUXURY DECORATION BUNDLE 1632 1020 –38% 1326 R-30017 AIKION BLASTER 400 200 –50% 400 CAVERN VARACTYL 1200 2400 +100% 2400 Information from TOR FASHION UNLOCK: GUILD BANK ACCESS 300 600 +100% 600 VINDICATOR’S LIGHTSABER 200 400 +100% 400 Information from TOR FASHION GOING PLACES BASIC BUNDLE 250 375 +50% 375 VINDICATOR’S SABERSTAFF 200 400 +100% 400 Information from TOR FASHION
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday June 02 – 09. 2015
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for the week of June 02 – June 09 2015. Items No Longer Available Helpful links HYPERCRATE: ACOLYTE’S SHADOW PACKS ACOLYTE’S SHADOW PACK Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links APPEARANCE OPTIONS: HUMAN HAIRSTYLES 1 120 240 +100% 240 ADVANCED GREEN CORE INDESTRUCTIBLE CRYSTAL 250 500 +100% 500 Information from TOR FASHION CAVERN VARACTYL 2400 1200 –50% 2400 Information from TOR FASHION UNLOCK: GUILD BANK ACCESS 600 300 –50% 600 VINDICATOR’S LIGHTSABER 400 200 –50% 400 Information from TOR FASHION GOING PLACES BASIC BUNDLE 375 250 –34% 375 VINDICATOR’S SABERSTAFF 400 200 –50% 400 Information from TOR FASHION
Cartel Coins vs Credits – A Guide to Unlocking Efficiently
You’ve probably noticed before that there is a disparity between the amount of credits and the number of cartel coins that are needed for unlocks. You could waste a lot of coins and credits trying to get unlocks but there is a very handy resource that makes it easier for you to unlock efficiently, making the most of your coins and credits. This one is coming at you from SWTOR Network and this guide is the updated version of the same from last year. Here is an introduction to the guide from the creator: “In order to compare the cost of legacy unlocks easily, I’m using ‘Credits per Coin’ which is simply the credit cost of each unlock, divided by the number of cartel coins the unlock costs. The higher the number, the more I’d recommend unlocking using Cartel Coins. Whether you should unlock an item with Cartel Coins or Credits…
Anaheim Cantina attendee-only rewards just went out
BioWare just send out the Anaheim Cantina attendee-only rewards. All attendees get 450 Cartel Coins! Hello <username>, We would like to start off by thanking you for pre-registering and attending the STAR WARS™ Celebration Cantina in Anaheim. It was a great event and all of us here at BioWare are thankful that so many of you could join us. As we mentioned on the pre-registration page, pre-registrants that attended the event would receive a special bonus. Below, you will find a code that you can redeem on your account page via www.swtor.com. Once redeemed, that code will grant you 450 Cartel Coins for you to use as you see fit! Your code: <code>, Again, thank you so much for joining us in Anaheim, we hope you had a great time! If you are interested in giving us feedback on how we might improve our Cantinas, feel free to fill out…
SWOTR 14,500 Cartel Coins + Exclusive Item
Star Wars The Old Republic 14,500 Cartel Coins + Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] If you are looking to get some cartel coins, it’s always better to buy in bulk. Now EA has put out a deal that you don’t want to miss. It was just released at the end of September and we don’t know if it will be permanent or something they only offer for a short time but it does come with a cool, unique, exclusive in-game item. 2400 coins is $19.99 5500 is $39.99 So this special deal for 14,500 coins is $99.99. $100 is a lot to spend in a game but think of all you can get or do with those Cartel Coins + the special item! Unfortunately, it’s US only (unless you have a work-around) and it’s a digital code only and there is no gifting option. Online Code: Currently, this item is…
SWTOR Summer Pass- Get it and Save!
With summer comes great things for gamers and the SWTOR Summer Pass is a fine example of that! For a limited time only, if you’re not already subbed to SWTOR, you can get a pretty decent discount on a 4-month sub with this summer pass. The 2014 Summer Pass is on sale until June 30th and you can save 33% over the standard monthly cost of a subscription for four months. Here’s what you get with the summer pass: Save 33% over the standard monthly cost for four months of subscription – one-time payment of $39.99USD / 23.99 GBP covers all four months Get unlimited game access to exciting story missions, galactic adventures and more 200 Bonus Cartel Coins to spend on valuable collectibles, XP Boosts, mini-pets and more at the in-game Cartel Market If you’re looking to bring in some friends and family to play with you, to get a discount on…
All Subscribers get 500 free Cartel coins to spend on hourly deals this friday
BioWare just posted Facebook update, saying all subscribers will get 500 bonus cartels coins to use on upcoming hourly deals on the Cartel market this Friday (April 5). We will keep you posted as soon as we know more
SPECIAL VALENTINE’S WEEKEND DEAL (US ONLY): 15% off New SWTOR 5500 Cartel Coin Codes
This special deal is at Amazon through Monday 2/17! You can save 15% on the SWTOR 5500 Cartel Coin Codes and the rumor is that you can also get a different pet from the 2400 CC card (S-12 Blackbolt instead of the Sting). CHECK OUT THE DEAL – – > http://amzn.to/1gAiQo7 Regular price: $39.99, 15% off is 33.99 Only available to US residents but you can put in a fake US address for your billing address and the purchase will go though (at least for Canadians). Have you gotten yours yet? This is a pretty good deal and the chance to save some money and even get a unique pet with it. If you’re from the US or have a US address you can use, check it out for yourself and tell us what you think. Here are some more details from Amazon: Downloading: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in…
New option to buy 14,500 Cartel Coins for $99.99
BioWare have added an option to the Cartel market for the big spenders. It’s now possible to purchase 14,500 Cartel Coins for $99.99 – ingame. It comes out at just about 145 Cartel Coins per dollar – roughly an extra 7.5 CC/$ compared to the 5,500 Coin package. Sadly, it’s not as great a deal if you compare what the 5,550 Coin denomination offers over the 2,400 (you get an extra 17.5 coins per dollar there), but it you’re looking to purchase an enormous amount of coins, it’s now the best value. The increase in “bonus” coins that you get for simply spending more on one purchase is not as great as it is between the $20 and $40 tiers. You could make one $100 purchase or a $20 and two $40 purchases. The $100 one would get you an extra 1,100 coins. Still a lot to spend on Star Wars fun bux,…
Amazon will have 2400 Cartel Coins on sale from Thanksgiving until Dec 2nd (25% off).
Amazon is having a black Friday deal. Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, often regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. In recent years, most major retailers have opened extremely early and offered promotional sales to kick off the holiday shopping season, similar to Boxing Day sales in many Commonwealth Nations. Black Friday is not a federal holiday.. bla bla bla… .YO! 25% off cartle coins from Amazon! Just go buy them: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Old-Republic-Exclusive/dp/B00DIIZ15A You can use the code outside the US also. This is tested. You can also buy the code by simply putting a US address as you billing address. Here is some math: 2400 coins from market – 120coins per $1 5500 coins from market – 137coins per $1 2400 coins (Amazon w/25%) – 160coins per $1 So its worth it, and you get pet as bonus.
Patch Notes – New Feature – 11/5/2013
Servers are back up, and a new feature has been added. As we mentioned last week, it’s now possible to buy cartel coins ingame. As we also mention last week, Subscribers receive a 50% discount on the first purchase made using the in-game feature, so hurry up and get your 5500 Cartel Coin’s with a 50% discount! – Just a heads up though. The system don’t support Paypal yet… New Feature Patch Notes Highlight New Feature! Players can now purchase Cartel Coins through the “Add Coins” interface within the in-game Cartel Market: * Players must enable this feature for their account before it can be accessed. For additional details, please refer to this News Article. All major credit and debit cards are supported payment methods for in-game Cartel Coin purchases. PayPal and other payment methods are not supported at this time. Subscribers receive a 50% discount on the first purchase made…
Ingame cartel coin purchase coming Nov 5
It looks like it will be possible to buy cartel coin ingame, starting Tuesday November 5. At least that’s what Amber Green writes in her forum post yesterday: On November 5th, all game servers will be unavailable while we perform maintenance. The In-Game Cartel Coin Purchase feature will be implemented during this downtime, and there will not be a new patch to download. Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday November 5th, 2013 Duration: 2 hours Time: 3AM PST (10AM GMT) – 5AM PST (12PM GMT) Thank you for your patience as we maintain service for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Amber also confirms via Twitter, that subscribers wil get 50% off their first ingame CC purchase as BioWare promised. Personally I am going to buy 5500 coins and save them for when I need them. I’m hoping they add a higher quantity to maximize the 50% savings. Also remember that…
Purchase Cartel Coins In-Game – Coming Soon!(TM)
BioWare have some news for us today regarding Cartel Coins. These will in near future be purchasable in-game. This is something that will only increase the number of impulse buys players make. I really get annoyed having to sign into the site, especially having to use the authenticator each time I want to buy some more coins. And, more money should mean more quality content, so I am very happy to see this added. Get ready to purchase Cartel Coins from inside the game! We’re working on a more convenient way for you to purchase Cartel Coins directly from the Cartel Market. Plus, Subscribers will have a limited-time opportunity to save 50% on their first in-game purchase of Cartel Coins! Check back for more details in the coming weeks and get ready for big savings!
Amazon Now Selling Cartel Coins and “Umbral Blurrg” Pet
Don’t you wish you could just buy your SWTOR Cartel Coin cards online instead of having to head out to the store? Well, now you can. Maybe… As some others on the SWTOR forums have realized, Amazon is now offering the Cartel Coins with “Umbral Blurrg” pet. However, there are some stipulations. For example, Amazon does not ship them outside of the US. But some players have found a workaround. For example, if you are in Canada, you can use this service (http://www.cbiusa.com/) to have your items shipped to their address or to purchase digital items like this one. Players in Europe are using a workaround with a gift card and US address to purchase it. Here it is on Amazon: And here is the official product description: The Star Wars: The Old Republic 2400 Cartel Coins Card allows gamers to purchase 2400 Cartel Coins via the convenience of their favorite…
SWTOR Cartel Coin Card Availability Update from Damion Schubert
Have you tried to buy any SWTOR Cartel Coin cards yet? Have you ran into any problems? DamionSchubert, SWTOR Lead Designer came into the forums yesterday to give us an update on the Cartel Coin card availability. This is actually a very useful post for anyone who plans on purchasing these since there has been a lot of confusion surrounding them both now and before they even launched. The post from Damion in the official forums reads: Current Status: Walmart. Physical cards are available in many Wal*marts. You may want to call ahead, they’ apparently sell out very quickly. Best Buy. You need to find a Best Buy with a Pre-order Kiosk. On that Kiosk, search for “Star Wars Old Republic” and you should see a 2400 cartel coin offering. Print a receipt, take it to the register, and they will print out a code for you. There are no…
PSA: Digital Cartel Coin Purchases available at BestBuy – but currently (possibly) broken…
Apparently three is issues with buying Cartel Coin via BestBuy at the moment. It should have been possible to buy from them as well as Gamestop for almost a month now but people are reporting about issues. Eric Musco have more on the story: Hey everyone, We are investigating this issue right now. In the meantime, we would recommend that you do not purchase Cartel Coins digitally from Best Buy. You should still be able to purchase physically from any location without issue but we are looking into the digital delivery issues that you folks are experiencing. I will give you updates as soon as I have more information. If you have purchased a code digitally and not received it, please contact Best Buy and they should be able to assist you further. Unfortunately this is an issue with the retail purchasing and not something our Customer Support will be…