Ready to explore new updates before they hit live servers in Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR)? The Public Test Server (PTS) is your playground to try out new features, balance changes, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about enabling access, copying your characters, and diving into the PTS. What Is the SWTOR PTS? The Public Test Server (PTS) is a special server where SWTOR players can test upcoming content before it’s released to the public. Think of it as a sneak peek—like getting a taste of a delicious new expansion or update before everyone else. Plus, your feedback can help the developers fine-tune the game. Win-win! Why Access the PTS? Before we get into the “how,” let’s talk about the “why.” Here are a few reasons you might want to access the SWTOR PTS: Now that you’re convinced (or at least curious), let’s get you set up!…
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Star Wars Factions Explained: Jedi, Sith, Empire, and Beyond
Welcome, Star Wars fans! Whether you’re new to the galaxy far, far away or you’ve been wielding lightsabers in your backyard since the prequels, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving into the murky, lightsaber-lit waters of Star Wars factions: who they are, what they stand for, and how their intergalactic beef has shaped this iconic franchise. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Aren’t the good guys the Jedi and the bad guys the Sith? End of story, right?” Oh, sweet summer child! That’s like saying Star Wars is just a bunch of laser fights in space (though, let’s be honest, those laser fights are awesome). There’s a whole lot more to the galaxy’s political, spiritual, and military chaos, and we’re here to break it down for you. In this article, we’re exploring the main factions—Jedi, Sith, the Galactic Empire, the Rebel Alliance, and beyond—including some of the…
How to Play “Star Wars: The Old Republic” on Mac
Ever felt the Force calling you to play “Star Wars: The Old Republic” on your Mac but didn’t know how? You’re in the right place. Let’s embark on this epic journey together, step-by-step, to get SWTOR running smoothly on your macOS. Ready? Let’s do this! Minimum Requirements Before we start, let’s make sure your Mac is up to the task. You’ll need at least macOS High Sierra. Don’t worry, if your system isn’t compatible, the script will safely exit. Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Step-by-Step Installation Guide 1. Add Terminal to Accessibility First things first, we need to give Terminal the green light to do its magic. Follow these steps: 2. Open Terminal Next, let’s fire up Terminal. Navigate to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal and open it. Ready to type some commands? 3. Install Command Line Tools or Xcode If you haven’t already, you’ll need to install Command…
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Roleplay Guide
Roleplaying in “Star Wars: The Old Republic” (SWTOR) offers a rich, immersive experience that allows players to deeply engage with the game’s expansive universe. This guide will help you navigate the aspects of creating a compelling character, finding the best locations for roleplay, participating in events, and understanding the etiquette that makes SWTOR a respectful and fun community for roleplayers. 1. Creating a Compelling Character Backstory Crafting a compelling character backstory in “Star Wars: The Old Republic” (SWTOR) sets the foundation for immersive and meaningful roleplay. Here’s an expanded guide on how to develop a rich, layered backstory that resonates with both the player and the community. Foundational Elements 1. Start With the Basics: 2. Establish a Detailed Background: Developing Key Events 1. Defining Moments: 2. Evolution Over Time: Creating Relationships 1. Allies and Adversaries: 2. Romance and Bonds: Setting Goals and Motivations 1. Short and Long Term Goals: 2….
Meet the Characters of Star Wars: Hunters – Complete Guide to Classes and Abilities
Star Wars: Hunters is set to be a thrilling addition to the Star Wars gaming franchise, offering players a free-to-play third-person shooter experience. Developed by Zynga, the game features a roster of diverse characters, each bringing unique skills and backgrounds to the gameplay. Here’s an extended look into each character in the upcoming game, set to release on June 4, 2024. Character Roster Details Damage Class Characters Diago Imara Vex Rieve Tank Class Characters Charr Sentinel Grozz Support Class Characters Sprocket Zaina Unique and Duo Characters J-3DI Utooni Slingshot Conclusion Star Wars: Hunters offers a rich tapestry of characters, each with their own unique backstories and abilities. As players prepare for the game’s release on June 4, 2024, they can look forward to exploring each character’s potential and finding the best fit for their playstyle in the immersive and action-packed arenas of the Star Wars universe. Whether you prefer the…
LEGO Fortnite x Star Wars: Rebel Adventure Pass – Complete Guide to Quests & Rewards
The latest collaboration between LEGO Fortnite and Star Wars has introduced an exciting array of challenges and rewards for players. This partnership brings a fresh twist to Chapter 5 Season 2 of Fortnite, following the 29.40 update. Whether you’re battling in Battle Royale, Festival, or Rocket Racing modes, or engaging in the brand-new LEGO Fortnite mini-pass known as the Rebel Adventure, there’s something new for everyone. Unlocking the Rebel Adventure Pass in LEGO Fortnite For the first time in LEGO Fortnite, a mini-pass has been introduced. Dubbed the Rebel Adventure, this pass allows players to undertake quests in Survival and Sandbox modes to earn free rewards. This significant crossover with the Star Wars franchise adds an extra layer of excitement and challenge to the game. LEGO Fortnite Rebel Adventure Quests Here’s a breakdown of the quests available in the Rebel Adventure pass and the rewards they offer: Collect Macrobinoculars from…
SWTOR Endgame Guide: Solo Endeavors,Crafting and Group Triumphs At Max Level
Welcome to the LOLTANK ultimate guide to the endgame in Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR)! If you’ve reached the level cap and find yourself wondering what lies ahead in this epic MMO, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll delve deep into the endgame content of SWTOR, exploring the expansion landscape stories, solo endeavours, crafting opportunities, and thrilling group activities that will keep you engaged and entertained for hours on end. Expansion Landscape Content: Once you hit level 50, the main class storylines conclude, and you’ll progress to the expansion landscape content. This includes the Rise of the Hutt Cartel and Shadow of Revan storylines, taking your character from level 50 to 65. The best part is that this content is free for all players, regardless of your subscription status. However, the real treat awaits at levels 65 to 70 with the Knights of the Fallen Empire and…
SWTOR Mutated Geonosian Queen boss guide (5.10.1)
—————– Game Update 5.10.1 adds a new operation boss, the Mutated Geonosian Queen. Follow this guide for details on how to beat her on SM and VM. Enter the Hive of the Mountain Queen… Ima SM hero, gimme the TL;DR 🚕 Getting to the boss: There is no weekly quest for SM, you can go straight to the boss. The entrance is on Ossus, the closest taxi point is Catacombs (next to the Kil’Cik world boss). After killing all trash groups, click the Loose Rock Formation to unlock a shortcut. There are four Lost Ossan Relics hidden throughout the instance that reward a hidden achievement and a decoration. ⚔️ Boss fight: There are a ton of adds, make sure to stack them under the boss for AoE. If you have an off-tank, let him grab aggro from the huge Royal Guards; the other adds don’t need to be tanked. Players with the big circle (Pheromonic Blast) should run away so they don’t…
SWTOR Guild Perks and Guild Levels Guide
Revamped Guild Window The first thing to note is the newly redesigned guild window. It has four tabs: general, roster, perks, and ranks. General tab give you a good overview of guild activity and conquest leaderboard for guild members. Roster have not changed much from the older version. Pretty much identical Perks is completely new in 5.10 and will be expanded on below. Note that to use guild perks you must own a Guild Flagship and unlock the various rooms in the ships. Guild flagships have their prices lowered from 50 mil down to 15 mil. You can now set custom ranks and give specific permissions for each rank you set. Guild Levels Guilds can now earn levels. Guild levels are earned via conquest points with every conquest point = 2 guild XP. There is a weekly cap of 8 million guild XP (4 million conquest guilds) that only very…
SWTOR Ossus Datacrons and Achievements Guide
Ossus Endurance Datacron (+2 Endurance) This is a really involved datacron that requires you to click the 5 switches in the exact sequence. Special thanks to Theho for figuring it out and posting the solutions in the comments (and getting world first). You will need to finish the main story first. In addition to the endurance datacron, you also get a purple reputation item and a Ood Bnar Weapon Tuning. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSdh_vhIO24&w=448&h=252&hd=1] Step 1: Clicking the 5 switches in sequence (Blue, Yellow, White, Orange, Green) Switch 1 (Blue) – Ancient Ruins (1130, –263) This one is on top of a mountain, bit of a pain to get to as it requires a lot of rock hopping. Switch 2 (Yellow) – Ossus Canyons (1078, 639) Inside the waterfall, you have to carefully drop down to reach it or you will plummet to your death Switch 3 (White) – Farms (165, –263) Inside a small hidden cave….
Guide: How to Run SWTOR on OS X Using Wine
How to run Star Wars: The Old Republic on OS X using Wine. (Works with release 4.7.1) – here is a fan tutorial that some of you may find useful. There will be some knowledge of programming necessary for those who want to make use of this hack. This is a very detailed description of exactly how to do it, step by step. A Reddit user by the name of AgentRG has done a huge favor to people on OS X using Wine who want to play SWTOR. If you don’t use Wine, then feel free to skip over this post or pass it along to a friend who does. He explains the project here: “As we are all well aware, gaming on a Mac machine is very limited currently, and Apple isn’t planning on addressing this in the foreseeable future. Currently OS X users are provided with three possible solutions when…
SWTOR Flashpoints 101
Are you wondering how Flashpoints work? Are you new to them or have you tried out a few but you are still not sure you know just what you’re doing? This is the perfect time to check out a great tutorial that tells you all you need to know about SWTOR flashpoints. First, they are not heroics but they will be a bit more difficult than your typical mobs. It might require some strategy or moves that you don’t know if you’re new to that Flashpoint, or to flashpoints in general. This is where a great guide can help you fill that learning curve and understand better how to succeed. Here’s a guide from SWTOR_VEGA that covers all the basics for you. He talks about interrupts, crowd control (CC), line of sight (LoS), as well as focusing a target. He also gives some additional tips and tricks that are very helpful. Here’s…
The Academy -“How to Take Great Screenshots and Videos”
It’s time for another episode of The Academy and Swtorista covers a great topic this time: How to Take Great Screenshots and Videos. Gamers love visuals. You can also see that from all the videos and pics we share here on the site and on our Facebook page. If you want to learn more about how to take screenshots and video from the game, how to share them, and even how to edit them to make them look better then this video is the one for you. It’s under five minutes long and as usual, she does a great job of laying it all out for you so you can easily give it a try for yourself. If you really want to learn how to take awesome screenshots, you should also read her screenshot guide. There are so many great places within the game to take pictures, find awesome backgrounds for…
The Academy: How Does the Chat System Work?
“How does SWTOR chat work? Chat channels, group, operations chat and lots of tips and tricks to make chat more enjoyable.” Here in the latest episode of The Academy, we can learn more about how the chat system works in SWTOR. We’ve talked at length before at how awesome The Academy videos are for new players and even as refreshers for existing and veteran players. Here’s a great one that goes over all the chat system functions for you. How do whispers work? How can you reply to a whisper? How do you change the channel you are typing in? What chat options are available to you? There’s more to it than just how to talk to people, or which chats you see. It also talks about ignoring other players, how ignore works, and more. It’s important to note that if you ignore someone, you won’t get grouped up with…
The Academy, Ep 12 – “How Do Conquests Work?
So you want to know how conquests work? The latest episode of The Academy has got you covered! Created by SWTORISTA on request of the viewers, we have Episode 12: How Do Conquests Work? If you’re new to the game or have a friend or family member who has just started playing, this is an invaluable tool to helping you understand all the ins and outs of SWTOR. As we have already said before when covering these episodes of The Academy, they’re great for new players but even existing players who know this info can find them entertaining. They’re really well done and entertaining. They might also provide you with a refresher if it’s been awhile since you were a new player. Even if you don’t personally find them helpful, you need to know these videos exist. You can share them to other new players or just help support Swtorista…
The Academy Ep 10 & 11 -“Gearing and Stat Optimization in 4.0”
Gearing and stats can be a confusing concept to a new player. This is just one more great benefit to follow The Academy series from swtorista. In the latest episodes, 10 and 11, she talks to us about these specific points. These are great episodes that delve more deeply into important aspects of enjoying SWTOR. If you know someone who is new to the game, or thinking of picking up SWTOR, we highly recommend you point them in the direction of the Academy. Even if you’ve been playing for a long time, you might still appreciate these videos so go ahead and give them a watch/listen. Here’s what these two episodes are all about. Gearing up your character can be one of the most daunting tasks in the game. The first half of this episode talks about how to mod your gear, and the second half talks about stat optimization…
A New Kind of SWTOR Datacron Guide
Do you love Star Wars and SWTOR lore like we do? If you’re all about the story, then you will like this new kind of SWTOR datacron guide. Vulkk of Vulkk.com has taken the time to make something pretty cool. This is like the motherload of all datacron guides. It’s a datacron guide that goes above and beyond and gives you a little something more. In his own TLDR he says, “This is my SWTOR Datacron Guide collection WITH Story voiceover of each codex entry.” That really sums it up. He found a new approach to the same content that’s been done before and presented it in a different way. It can be useful for new players as well as more seasoned vets. This would also be interesting to Star Wars fans in general, even those who might not play SWTOR. There are more than 43 videos corresponding to the datacron guide…
The Academy, Ep 4 – “Which Class Should I Play?”
We told you about this upcoming episode of The Academy and it’s a good one, especially for new players (the intended audience). This one is all about what class you should play. So if you’re new to the game, or know someone who is, this is a great video to watch before picking your class. The real bottom line is that every class is unique and good in its own way, so there really are no right and wrong choices. However, the class you choose when you’re just starting out may affect how you appreciate the game and if you want to stick with it long term. Different people have different player styles. What works for one person may not work for another. If you try one class and you’re just not feeling it, it’s easy to just make a new character. We agree with Swtorista that you should try…
The Academy Ep 3 Tells Us How Hardmode Flashpoints and Operations Work
Swtorista has a new episode of The Academy out for your viewing. This is the third video in the series that is a part of her being a guest on Ootinicast’s weekly podcast. It’s all about roles and ops and will cover all the basics you need to know about doing these group events in SWTOR. It’s simple and straightforward and it contains all the basics you need to know. In the interest of keeping it short, she doesn’t go fully into details of everything but it’s definitely a great foundation. “I want to do a hardmode flashpoint or operation. How do they work?”” The Academy is a series focused on the basics of SWTOR. If you want to listen to more, tune in to Ootinicast’s latest episodes. She says the next video will be about class and which one you should play. And next they will be recording one…
SWTOR GUIDE – Marauder Annihilation and Sentinel Watchman (Patch 3.2.1)
Greetings, Ladies and Gentlemen This is the 3rd Guide for Sith Marauder Annihilation and Jedi Sentinel Watchman Disciplines I make in a never-ending struggle to always cover the latest changes with my favourite class. We all know Patch 3.2.1 can easily be called “The Broken Marauder and Sentinel”, but in every evil and sadness, there’s goodness and positivity! In this over 35 minutes long video I have shared everything I could think of. This doesn’t mean there’s nothing to be added or maybe even corrected in the future if test results show better approach. I have structured it in 3 major parts: – Overview of the Changes to the Advanced Class in Game Update 3.2.1 – Gearing and Stat Priority, Skill Priorities (rotation is a bad word :P) – Personal Opinion, Analysis, Suggestions, Tips and Tricks It is the longest video guide I have ever produced. Even though some of the basics…
SWTOR Basics – F2P vs Preferred vs Subscriber vs Expansion Purchase Explained in Details
This video will explain to you the most important differences in the different models for SWTOR. What the limitations of F2p are, how you change form one mode to another. What is included in Subscription, in Expansions, deals and bundles. How referral links work, what do players win when using it. And much more.
SWTOR 3.1 Flashpoint GUIDE: COMMANDER MOKAN – HM Battle of Rishi Bonus Boss
This is Vulkk’s Video Guide on the Bonus Boss in Battel of Rishi Hard Mode Flashpoint. In this relatively short fight we have quite a few mechanics, which are all simple, yet very deadly if not performed 100% correctly. Commander Mokan is one of the best boss encounters inside a Flashpoint Bioware have designed since the first and original version of Lost Island in early 2012. If you have different tactics or suggestions for players, who have not yet done this, share them in the comments below. The boss is not something unseen, but is a fresh and interesting encounter compared to all the other tank and spank opponents. It can be done in many different class combinations and is one of the few very well designed and balanced fights. It may not have an awesome 100% loot drop, but is worth doing just for the achievement and the good feeling…
SWTOR: Complete KEYBINDING Guide and UI Tips
Keyboard keybinding is very personal and every player should edit and adjust their abilities to their own taste. With that said, in the linked video Vulkk shows us his personal bindings for both keyboard and mouse as well as various tips, tricks and reasons why certain skills should be located in certain spots and what is the logic behind each and every bound ability. The video examples the Jedi Sentinel keybinds, but the guide is made to be valid for all advanced classes. The ideal system is when all keybinds are the same or very similar for all of our alts, which makes remembering key press combinations a lot easier and saves us time.
SWToR Community delivers once more; Sniper’s PVE guide!
It’s always great to see certain members of the SWToR community coming forward and sharing their knowledge of the game. The latest example is, SWToR forum member “DieGhostDie” who posted a very interesting PVE Marksmanship guide for the Imperial Sniper. He is currently part of the 8-man progression group in the Intrepid guild of the Harbinger server and he decided to share his experience and expertise with the rest of the community. Even though he admits the guide is work in progress, his work starts with the basics, and expands to key abilities and rotations among other things.