Ganden posted Feb 29, 12
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Anakin Skywalker, Artifice , Author: Ganden, Biochem, BioWare, C-3PO, Crew Skills, EA, Electronic Arts, Falcon, Force Reflection, Han Solo, Lightsaber, LucasArts, Milennium Falcon, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Synthweaving, The Old Republic, TOR
At what rank do you think Han Solo's cybertech skill would have been during the original trilogy, whilst he attempted numerous attempts to repair the Falcon? Probably not that high, as the rusty old bucket required a few love taps to get it going. Anakin's skill level, however, would have been considerably high. He did build Goldenrod at the age of 9, after all. Who else can say they've built a fully functional protocol droid at that age?
If you haven't caught on, we've been applying The Old Republic's crew skills to character's from Star Wars lore. In laymen terms, crew skills are crafting skills which grants players the ability to craft certain objects. The question is, just which of the six crafting skills is the most essential to players in The Old Republic? Some of the crafting skills in their currents states could be said to be redundant, as players could easily loot items of higher stats. However, note that there are a number of changes coming to particular crafting skills—artifice and synthweaving are receiving slight overhauls in upcoming patches.
In today's Force Reflection, tell us which crafting skill you believe to be the most essential to players. Is it crystals and lightsaber modifications that are most important? Or perhaps biochem is what's best as it works towards keeping players alive? Whatever your thoughts, let us know in the comments.
Beltane posted Feb 23, 12
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Author: Beltane, Anakin, Anakin Skywalker, BioWare, EA, Electronic Arts, Force Reflection, Force Sensitive, Jedi, LucasArts, Padme, Padme Amidala, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Force, The Old Republic, TOR
In Star Wars, there are many examples of character love—from the famous "I love you," "I know," to Padme and Anakin's awkward conversation about sand. Aside from romantic love, love between siblings, friends, and comrades is prominently featured in Star Wars and is typically shown to be something positive which drives characters onwards—but it does not come without its dangers. Love can be a character's biggest strength or their biggest weakness. Jedi are well-known for shunning attachment due to the risk of jealousy and possessiveness it opens minds blinded by love up to. On the other end of the spectrum, Sith tend to scorn love since it can lead to mercy, a decidedly un-Sithy attribute. Even those who are not Force-sensitive are sometimes wary of the implications love brings to a war-torn galaxy; but unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who you ask), choosing whether or not you fall in love is not something a person can control. What are your character's feelings on love? Do they have a spouse they would die for, or friends, family, and allies that make their life worth living? Do they scorn the rest of the galaxy and live happily alone? Or are they horribly narcissistic, only loving themselves or their political agenda above all else? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Kovani posted Feb 3, 12
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Anakin, Anakin Skywalker, Author: Kovani, BioWare, Bounty Hunter, Datapad Notes, EA, Electronic Arts, Imperial Agent, Jedi, Leia, Leia Organa, Leia Organa Solo, LucasArts, Luke, Luke Skywalker, Padme, Padme Amidala, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith Order, Smuggler, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR
Everyone knows there's a thin line between In Character and Out of Character interaction; a very clear, and distinct point. You might be Daniel, a married Dispatch operator living on the New York bayshore behind the keyboard. At the same time, however, once you enter the game, an abrupt change occurs: you're now Dinals'otinparki, a savage Inquisitor for the Sith Order, with a compulsive habit to flirt with anything that will let her. And yet, usually, you can log off. The two personas are distinct. At worse, you might get upset at someone's constant harassment of your character, but it's never too distressing. But as the Jedi might say, attachment messes up with a person's neutrality. Another person's hunt for a boyfriend to compare Star Wars trivia with might lead to them getting overly attached to someone; the person on the other end might be a little bit disturbed at how it affects their marriage. Romances are complicated enough in the Star Wars universe, without dragging how complex real human beings are. After reading through the responses to the recent Force Reflection, I felt obliged to contribute something towards the issue, particularly since a few responses have helped me. In this article, we're going to look at the point where IC and OOC meet in a romance. We're going to look at the points where it's acceptable, even something more, the parts when it gets vaguely odd, and that very distinct line you really shouldn't cross.
Sebaya Keto posted Jan 4, 12
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Anakin Skywalker, Aria, Author: Sebaya Keto, BioWare, Cal-Var, Coruscant, Count Dooku, DCB, Dungeons and Dragons, FreelanceWizard, Gray Jedi, Hyperewok1, Imperial Agent, Imperial Knights, Jedi, Jedi Code, Jensaarai, Jolee Bindo, Knights of The Old Republic, Kreia, Mishka Kalrook, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Sith, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Darker Side of Life, The Old Republic, The Phantom Menace, TOR, WingedThing, Yoda
What exactly is a Gray Jedi? In this week's edition of The Darker Side of Life, we attempt to define this nebulous and often misused term. As with all of our topics, there is a measure of controversy surrounding Gray Jedi as well. Roleplayers in the past have often used Gray Jedi as a way for their character to do evil things while still being able to call themselves a hero. Where do they fit in though? Are Gray Jedi any more than a cheat mode for RP? Or do they have their own place in canon and lore? As always I've taken your responses from the thread and worked them together to form a basis for future discussion.
Join me on a ride through the minds of your fellow roleplayers as we attempt to define a Gray Jedi and how they can be used in RP. We'll look at examples – good and bad – of lore and player characters based on what you think of them. All of this boils down to one thing: what, if anything, is wrong with RPing a Gray Jedi, and is the concept as a whole flawed? Click past the break and read the rest to find out what your fellow roleplayers think, and be sure to leave a comment to help strike up the never-ending discussion!
AstralEcho posted Dec 14, 11
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Anakin Skywalker, Author: AstralEcho, BioWare, Darth Vader, EA, Electronic Arts, Emperor Palpatine, Empire, Empire Themed Week, Force Reflection, Galactic Empire, LucasArts, Moff, Palpatine, Roleplay, Sith, Sith Empire, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, Warlord
The Sith Empire might have such fancy words as " Sith" and "Empire" in the name, but don't let that fool you; the two don't necessarily go hand-in-hand. Although collectively known as the Sith Empire, a contingent of its citizens (particularly the kind that don't get to call themselves Sith) argue that the only thing making it a "Sith" Empire is the fact that the Sith are the ones in power. After all, the majority of the Empire's population is made up of non-force sensitives. In fact, some even harbour desires of removing the Sith from power.
We have already seen this play out, however. Following the death of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, the Galactic Empire fractured amongst itself. Moffs and other Imperial officers declared themselves warlords, exercising power over various sectors and fighting to claim the remnants of the Empire as their own. Without the immense presence and power of the Sith, would we see a similar fissure in this Empire as well?
Are the Sith necessary to the Empire's success? Does your character want to see them ousted? What would your character do if the common man ever became the ruling power? Let us know in the comments!
Ganden posted Nov 25, 11
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Anakin Skywalker, Author: Ganden, Bastila Shan, BioWare, Daniel Wallace, EA, Electronic Arts, Jedi, Jedi Code, Jedi Initiate, Jedi Knight, Jedi Master, Jedi Order, Jedi Padawan, Knights of the Old Republic, Korriban, KOTOR, LucasArts, Mustafar, Obi-Wan Kenobi, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Satele Shan, Sith, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Jedi Path, The Old Republic, TOR, Tython
In an article miniseries based on Daniel Wallace's instruction book for students of the Jedi Order – The Jedi Path – we've taken you through some of the lessons taught to Initiates and Padawans, as well as discussing some of the roles available to Jedi talented enough to make it to the rank of Jedi Knight. The Jedi Path: Teachings of the Jedi Order has acted as a guide for roleplayers who wish to learn more about the lore covering the different ranks within the Jedi Order, exclusively on SWTOR-RP.
Note that most of the knowledge extracted from the book has been of the teachings after the Ruusan Reformation – an event which occurred much later in the Star Wars timeline than the events which take place in The Old Republic. However, any major differences in the structure of the Order have been pointed out in Parts I through IV so far of the miniseries, with the major difference being the manner in which the Jedi Trials are carried out. The Jedi Code, teachings of Initiates and Padawans, and the different roles of the Jedi Knights discussed in Part IV can be said to be very much the same in the era of The Old Republic, as there is no evidence to the contrary.
Norri posted Nov 25, 11
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Anakin Skywalker, Author: Norri, BioWare, EA, Electronic Arts, Force Reflection, Jedi, Jedi Code, Jedi Themed Week, LucasArts, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Satele Shan, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, Theron
It's a well known and controversial fact that the Jedi take force sensitive children at a very young age. From the time they are an Initiate and the Jedi-to-be are forbidden from contacting their family due to the strict code of non-attachment. Love and contact of a Jedi's former family are major no-no's, no matter what timeline you're in, even if it's a bromance.That hasn't stopped some of the most powerful and influential Jedi from getting involved, though. Anakin Skywalker went to contact his remaining family on Tatooine and had a sordid and secret love affair riddled with bad acting and a cringe inducing marriage scene. Even the butt-kicking Satele Shan had to surrender her son Theron to a caretaker because of the Jedi's strict code against attachment. Some characters in ToR may follow the traditional ways of a Jedi and take the safe, boring path but many will skirt on the edge of danger. This reporter's question goes to the latter group: Will your Jedi be interested in family (past or present) and will they be open or fall to the idea that is a romantic entanglement? Thoughts in the comments! Go!
Ganden posted Nov 23, 11
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Anakin Skywalker, Ashla, Author: Ganden, BioWare, Count Dooku, Darth Maul, EA, Electronic Arts, Jedi, Jedi Consular, Jedi Council, Jedi Knight, Jedi Order, Jedi Padawan, Knighting Ceremony, Lightsaber, Lightsaber Combat, LucasArts, Obi-Wan Kenobi, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Jedi Path, The Old Republic, TOR, Tython, Yoda
Do you ever wonder how it is that the Jedi are so ruthless and precise with their strikes, parries, and blows whilst using the unforgiving lightsaber? Not only do the Jedi have access to the almighty Force to anticipate the attack and defence strategies of their foes, but they also have access to the knowledge contained within the forms of lightsaber combat which have been studies for centuries. In Part III of this article miniseries based on the book, The Jedi Path, we take you through the lightsaber forms used by both the Jedi and the Sith, as well as touching on sense abilities. We will then conclude the Padawan chapter of the book written for students of the Jedi by taking you through the Jedi Trials – the tests that determine whether a Padawan can be deemed ready for Knighthood within the Jedi Order.
For those of you still getting familiar with Jedi lore, there are six forms of lightsaber combat, each with their own style. Form I, also known as the Determination Form or Way of the Sarlacc, is the first style of lightsaber combat taught to the Jedi Initiates and Padawan learners of the Jedi Order. As previously stated in Part I of The Jedi Path: Teachings of the Jedi Order, Form I aims at the major strike zones of the body, consisting of the right and left sides of the body, as well as the head and legs. Disarming or temporarily incapacitating an enemy is the main aim of Form I. It is when we move onto Form II, also known as Makashi, and the Contention Form or Way of the Ysalamiri, that we begin to move onto the more stylised forms of lightsaber combat. Makashi was predominantly used for lightsaber-on-lightsaber combat. It is the most elegant of the six forms, using light and precise strikes at its opponents. The stance of Makashi consists of having one foot in front of the other in a line, moving forward and back upon this line. Disarming strikes with spins and twirls of the lightsaber are the more natural movements of this form.
Sebaya Keto posted Oct 12, 11
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A New Hope, Anakin Skywalker, Astral Echo, Author: Sebaya Keto, Cantina, Count Dooku, Darth Vader, DSoL, Emperor Palpatine, Jedi, Jor Doneeta, Luke Skywalker, Mishka Kalrook, Moff, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Pandem Vex, Powerful Characters, Riandora, role-play, Roleplay, RP, RP-PvP, Shinzar Durile, Slavery, Star Destroyer, Star Wars, Star Wars Galaxies, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR-RP, The Darker Side of Life, The Old Republic, Tieran, TOR, Trooper, Voc'khan, World of Warcraft
Hello again everyone! In this week's edition of The Darker Side of Life, we're going to cover another topic that has gotten people excited: powerful characters. Now, all of us have come across characters over the years that are just absurd. My personal favorite was from Star Wars Galaxies, an Imperial Moff whose bio claimed that if he was harmed, a Star Destroyer would bombard the area from orbit. When powerful characters go to excess it can be fun to laugh at, but the real question is where do you draw the line?
How much is too much? Are there exceptions? These are the questions we'll be looking at in depth in this week's edition. You told me what the ups and downs of these characters are in your own words, and now I'm going to put it all together in an attempt to find an answer in all of it. Would Star Wars still be as exciting if Luke Skywalker was just a farm boy with a blaster, or if he was a Jedi Grandmaster from birth? Probably not. Does that give us the right to make our own powerful characters? Well, you're just going to have to read on to find out.
Ganden posted Aug 3, 11
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Anakin Skywalker, Author: Ganden, BioWare, Darth Vader, EA, Electronic Arts, Force Reflection, LucasArts, Padme, Padme Amidala, Roleplay, Sacking of Coruscant, Shmi, Shmi Skywalker, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, Vader
Where there is life, there is death. Unfortunately, our lives have to come to an end at some point. Whether it'll be from old age, or some other cause which we won't go into, the lights will eventually turn off. Sad to say, we see numerous people pass away for a number of different reasons. Whether its someone close to us, or a mere acquaintance, death always strikes a blow. In Star Wars, it is no different. Many character have passed on into the Force, many of which have had a significant impact on the story, as well as other characters. Would Anakin Skywalker have turned into Darth Vader had his mother and Padmé not died? We will never know.
Our characters in The Old Republic are creations of our imaginations, as is their history, personalities, and everything else that makes them what they are. Seeming as though it isn't possible to run around in BioWare's virtual world as an infant, our characters have most likely been through thick and thin to get to where they are, from the day they were born, to the days following the events of the Sacking of Coruscant. It is probably safe to say that our characters have seen many people die, some of those most likely friends. What we'd like to know in today's Force Reflection is whether your character has lost anybody, and what impacts their death had on your character. Haven't thought about it before? Well here's your chance to further develop your character. Post your answers in the comments section.
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