Norri posted May 4, 12
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35th Anniversary, Author: Norri, Battle of Hoth, BioWare, Boba Fett, Death star, EA, Electronic Arts, George Lucas, LucasArts, Luke Skywalker, May the 4th be with you, May the fourth be with you, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars Day, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
Merry 35th anniversary, Force fans!
Today marks Star Wars Day, an annual holiday for nerds who like nerdy things in a galaxy far, far away. Fortunately, this Star Wars Day has a little meat on its bones other than sleepovers and marathons. You guessed right: it's the release of the new Blu-ray collection of everyone's favorite saga! Some folks may not like the Blu-ray versions, but today marks a wonderfully prestigious little accomplishment for the universe. It's the 35th anniversary of Star Wars!While a lot of the hubbub is about the Blu-ray Discs being boxed and ready to buy throughout the world, Star Wars has had a more far-reaching impact to a lot of people. While nobody wants to hear prattling on about the cliches like that the movies transcend generational barriers and the "used future" concept is really cool and just as applicable now as it was over 30 years ago—they're all true. Star Wars is that timeless piece of awesomeness which has accompanied many throughout childhood, adolescence, and beyond. Which is exactly why there's such a thing as Star Wars Day. Star Wars is a great thing for a lot of people, and today it's a day to reflect on that. Certain reporters wear their Boba Fett hooded sweatshirts, somebody is quoting Yoda's famous "Do or do not" shtick, and there are still friends and couples who share movie nights with the original trilogy—plastic extendable lightsaber included! The Battle of Hoth still makes people tingle in anticipation, and when the Emperor is thrown down that reactor core and the second Death Star is blown up, the fan in all of us roots for the Rebel Alliance and their triumph. We're glad to be a part of the Star Wars experience! This day is for all of us who love the legacy of Star Wars, be it past, present, or the future. Whether we like the newer films, the older ones, or everything just as equally, we can all agree that this is a pretty darn good day. So, from everyone here at SWTOR-RP, let me wish you a jubilant Star Wars Day, and may the 4th be with you!
Jenos posted May 1, 12
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Certain Point of View, Darth Vader, destiny, EA, Electronic Arts, father, Force Reflection, LucasArts, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Return of the Jedi, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VI, Star Wars Return of the Jedi, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, truth
 "Luke, you're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our point of view." - Obi-Wan KenobiMakes you pause for a second, doesn't it? What if you aren't the good guy? What if everything you ever thought was true, simply isn't? The certain point of view argument has been on my mind since the first time I watched Return of the Jedi. Why do you think Obi-Wan didn't just tell Luke straight that, "Hey, your father's Darth Vader, you can be a Jedi, and it's your destiny to face him?" Granted, aside from the scare factor involved, it would have gone a whole lot better than Vader dropping the information on Luke in the iconic "I am your father!" moment. So today's Force Reflection asks the following question: Is it okay to tell a truth from a certain point of view? Or is it preferable to only tell the truth, the one and only? Was Obi-Wan in the right for telling the truth the way he did or should he have been straight with Luke? Give us your thoughts below!
Ganden posted Mar 1, 12
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Australian Launch, Author: Ganden, BioWare, Chat Bubbles, Cross-Faction Communication, Darth Vader, David Holloway, EA, Electronic Arts, End-game, Flashpoint, Gabe Amatangelo, Galactic Republic, Gav Daragon, Huttball, Jedi Knight, Legacy System, LucasArts, Luke Skywalker, Operations, Outlaw's Den, PvE, PvP, Republic, role-play, Roleplay, RP, RvR, Sith, Sith Empire, Smuggler, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, TOROZ, Warzone
On March 1st 2012, The Old Republic officially launched in Australia. A new roleplaying server— Gav Daragon—was created, along with another PvE and PvP server. To celebrate the regional expansion of BioWare's and EA's largest ever online project, an official Australian community launch event was held in Sydney. And who other than me, your Australian Editor-in-chief at SWTOR-RP, should attend the event to receive one-on-one time with EA's special guest, Gabe Amatangelo— The Old Republic's Principal Lead Flashpoint, Operations, and PvP Designer?
In our time together, we discussed a number of topics ranging from roleplaying features, PvP, Flashpoints, and Warzones. I also tried my best to find out some exclusive information about Game Update 1.2 and the upcoming Legacy System, but as always, BioWare are very good at remaining tight-lipped about their upcoming features. The good news? We only have to wait one week for all the goodies that will accompany Game Update 1.2.
Earlier in the day, our friends at TOROZ also exchanged banter with Gabe. Be sure to head on over to TOROZ to view their video interview. David Holloway asked some great questions about PvP, and in turn received some great answers from Gabe. But in the meantime, continue below to view SWTOR-RP's very own interview with Gabe Amatangelo.
Sebaya Keto posted Feb 29, 12
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Anzat, Author: Sebaya Keto, BioWare, Canon, Chiss, Craft, Darth Talon, EA, Electronic Arts, Extended Universe, FreelanceWizard, Gonk Droid, Jar Jar Binks, Jedi, Kaelo Jace, Knights of the Old Republic, Legacy System, Lethan, Lord of the Rings, Lucas Arts, LucasArts, Luke Skywalker, Miraluka, Mishka Kalrook, Mordaen, Pan, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Shezmu, Sith, Star Trek, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Darker Side of Life, The Old Republic, TOR, Twi'lek, WingedThing, Wookieepedia
Star Trek and Star Wars have more in common than just sweaty nerds in costumes. They have sweaty nerds in costumes arguing over tiny nuances in their series' details. The term canon comes to us from religion, and like religion, it causes people to go to war over seemingly tiny details in their faith. Canon originally referred to the scriptures that were included in the various religious texts. Much like Star Wars, the core writings were handed down from an all knowing, infallable creator, but people kept adding to them. Canon is created by the church, or in this case LucasArts, to define which of these stories are in line with the faith and should be included. George Lucas does not regularly intervene in the lives of us mortals anymore, and therefore we must use the rules set up to determine what is canon and what is not.
There are several levels of canon. G(eorge Lucas)-canon is the highest level. This includes the two trilogies and anything he writes or says. If Lucas declares Luke Skywalker to be a Gungan tomorrow, everything else must be re-written to suit that, or be expunged. T(elevision)-canon covers the Clone Wars movie and TV series, as well as the live-action TV series if Lucas ever finishes it. C(ontinuity)-canon covers the bulk of Star Wars lore, including the Expanded Universe, the Knights of the Old Republic series, and The Old Republic itself. Anything in this category is considered canon unless it is contradicted by something higher up. Below that is S(econdary)-canon, consisting of things that are not canon themselves, but whose parts can be. Star Wars Galaxies is a good example of this. Finally we have N(on)-canon which includes the Infinities series, and anything else not considered canon, or that has been contradicted, including all your fan-fiction and roleplay. In this week's The Darker Side of Life, we'll dive in and discuss how it affects roleplay.
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.
Ganden posted Feb 1, 12
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Author: Ganden, BioWare, Darth Malgus, Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, EA, Electronic Arts, Eleena, Eleena Daru, Force Reflection, LucasArts, Luke Skywalker, Padme, Padme Amidala, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Shmi, Shmi Skywalker, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Archives, The Old Republic, TOR
We all have our weaknesses. Is it that you fail to resist the undeniable urge to eat that chocolate bar that has been staring at you all day? Or perhaps it something more extreme, such as a lust for power? There are numerous characters from Star Wars that can relate to that. Darth Vader lusted the power to stop those he loved from dying, and bringing back those he had already lost. Darth Sidious consummated the power to rule the known galaxy, even though it saw his eventual downfall. Literally.
You can be the strongest and most powerful being that anyone has ever seen, however there is always something that rips you from that pedestal. Darth Malgus believed that his true potential was being deterred by his love for Eleena. Darth Vader's fall to the dark side of the force was heavily influenced by his love for his mother Shmi, and his beloved Padmé, both of which perished, causing Vader to be fueled by nothing but raw rage and hatred. Darth Sidious was told by Luke Skywalker that his overconfidence was his weakness, causing Sidious to rebut by telling Luke that his weakness was his faith in his friends.
Today's Force Reflection has been made pretty clear. What is your character's weakness? Does your weakness trigger a particular emotion or memory? Share your answers and ideas in the comments section.
DoctorComics posted Jan 22, 12
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Author: DoctorComics, All The Galaxy's A Stage, Beyond the Grind, BioWare, Darth Vader, EA, Electronic Arts, Legacy System, Leia, Leia Organa, Let the Wookie Win, LucasArts, Luke Skywalker, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
Most of us are enjoying TOR and, perhaps in this spirit, my first editorial here was fairly tame. I picked a small group of bug fixes and Quality of Life improvements that I, and many of my fellow subscribers, would like to see. There are, however, some aspects of this game which are not merely inconvenient or troublesome; they are deeply flawed, and it is better to confront this truth directly, head on, and sooner rather than later. An MMO is a very big ship, and TOR is a bigger one than most. If any corrections are to be made, they will take a very long time. Let us begin now, and let us begin with BioWare's single biggest mistake: the Legacy system surname.
It is important to note that others have already begun this conversation. We have written about the Legacy system here and Sebaya gathered your opinions and feedback. Sa Chi has discussed it in a brilliantly titled column at All the Galaxy's a Stage, "The Brady Bunch Legacy," and he expanded his thoughts elsewhere. Baraslan and the gang at Beyond the Grind have developed the BTG 9000. While discontent with the Legacy system is easy to hear, there is a quick and clear rebuttal that we should not ignore: the system is not revealed yet. All we know for sure is that the Legacy system defines a surname for all your characters on one server; you can choose to hide that surname or display it as a title instead. Legacy levels, acquired over all your characters on that server, will grant small benefits in character creation or for the levelling-up process. The Legacy system is intended for those of us who like to make multiple characters, in other words. It may unlock new class/species combinations. BioWare recently announced the system would roll out in a more developed form in March with Update 1.2 and they showed us a Miraluka Sith in a trailer.
All of this is well and good, and the benefits unlocked by Legacy levels may very well be a boon to roleplayers. They may be a jar of candy so tasty and high in calories that we forgive the drawbacks to the system. The drawbacks are, however, quite serious and they hinge on the one part of the system we do know: the Legacy surname.
Ganden posted Jan 17, 12
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Author: Ganden, BioWare, Darth Bane, Darth Caedus, Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, Darth Zannah, EA, Electronic Arts, Exar Kun, Force Reflection, Han Solo, Jaina Solo, Kyle Katarn, Kyp Durron, Leia Organa Solo, LucasArts, Luke Skywalker, Malak, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia, Revan, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR, Ulic Qel-Droma, Yoda
The Star Wars story is full of a diverse range of characters. Some are magical and heroic, whilst others are pure evil. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia are three of the most iconic heroic characters throughout the entire span of the Star Wars story, whereas Darth Sidious and Darth Vader make up the devilish duo. However, there are many more characters that may not be as well known, but could be said to have accomplished feats far greater than those from the original trilogy.
In today's Force Reflection, we'd like you to think about who your favourite character is from the entirety of Star Wars, and tell us who you would like to be or take over for 24 hours. If you could live the life of one of the many characters, we'd like to know who that is and why. Would you take on filling the shoes of one of the iconic and more well-known characters such as Obi-Wan or Yoda? Or are you going to dig deeper into the Expanded Universe and take on the life of someone entirely different? What would you do in your 24 hours? Post your thoughts into the comments.
Ganden posted Dec 22, 11
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Author: Ganden, Boba Fett, Empire, Force Reflection, Independent's Week, Jedi, Luke Skywalker, Mandalore, Republic, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Salacious Crumb, Star Wars, SWTOR-RP, Yoda
Being honoured as the best at any particular thing is an achievement that you cannot share with anyone else. Best is a noun, not a plural. Therefore, the title is yours and yours alone. However, putting that to practice to dub someone the best at anything in Star Wars would be awfully difficult as opinions vary. And they vary immensely. Just who is the best of all the Jedi to have ever lived in the Star Wars universe? Could it be Yoda? Or would his failures in foreseeing the upcoming storm of the dark side disqualify him from the running? Perhaps Luke Skywalker and the many adventures that followed the original trilogy grants him the glory and title as the best Jedi of all time? It could be an endless debate. But let's stop for just a minute. This is independent's week, right? So why are we talking about Jedi? Blame the author.
Independent's week focuses on all the characters, locations, groups and organisations that would consider themselves loyal to none other but themselves. The Republic and the Empire – or whatever name they would be referred to as over the many eras in Star Wars – can go and throw themselves in the Sarlacc Pit for all the independents could care. As we come to a wrap in independent's week, we'd like to know who you think is the best and most influential independent character from any era in the Star Wars story. Who is it that motivates you and draws you into the faction-less group? Is Boba Fett the ultimate independent character? Perhaps one of the Mandalores? What about Salacious Crumb? Let's not forget the little guy. Post your thoughts into the comments section.
Sebaya Keto posted Dec 21, 11
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Alderaan, Author: Sebaya Keto, Beru Whitesun, Bounty Hunter, Civilian, Independent's Week, Luke Skywalker, Owen Lars, role-play, Roleplay, RP, Smuggler, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, Tatooine, The Old Republic, TOR
Being an independent doesn't necessarily have to mean your character is a stoic Bounty Hunter that works for the highest bidder or a scruffy looking Smuggler just trying to get by on the edge of the galaxy. The Old Republic's universe is also populated by trillions of other sentient beings that are just trying to go about their lives. Because their stories are not as epic and exciting though, they tend to only be seen when they become collateral damage. Owen Lars and Aunt Beru are the best example of this. They were simple moisture farmers until being burnt to a crisp by Imperial Stormtroopers, driving Luke to leave for Alderaan with Obi-Wan.
Not all civilians end up dying tragically to advance the story though; sometimes players can give them rich and meaningful stories of their own. For today's Force Reflection, we ask you if you've ever played a character that's just trying to live their life, without years of combat or force training – someone normal. Did the character spend their entire lives scraping by on Tatooine, or eventually become driven in their own storyline to clumsily take up arms against injustice? Many of the best heroes have humble beginnings. Let us know what you think!
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