Friday 8 June 2012

Helpful tips for SWTOR Gaming

By Agustin Sibert


SWTOR, or Star Wars: The Old Republic, is a very popular MMORPG that hit the market last Christmas. Since its release, it has sold millions of copies and plenty of gamers are hooked on this fascinating new gaming experience. The game is based off of the incredibly popular sci-fi franchise Star Wars. The series' immense popularity helps to ensure that the game will stick around for quite some time.

The game's main storyline is set back centuries before Darth Vader's presence. During this time, the two factions: the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic have been at odds for generations. After the Treaty of Coruscant was signed, the fighting stopped for quite some time. However, wars were still going on in other parts of the galaxy.

When you first begin playing SWTOR, you will have to create a character. This first step involves choosing which faction you will be loyal to: the Sith Empire or the Galactic Republic. Each side has four different classes specific to that faction. For example, players can choose to play: Jedi Knight, Bounty Hunter, Sith Warrior and Smuggler. There are many class options available and gamers will undoubtedly find one that fits their style.

After choosing your faction and class, you will need to choose which race you will want to play. A few of the races include: Human, Sith Pureblood, Zabrak and Twi'lek. Gamers can also customize the way their character looks through a multitude of different options. During gameplay, you will pick up different pieces of armor or clothing that will even further your character's appearance.

Star Wars: The Old Republic also has an interesting companion system. These friends enhance your gaming experience by aiding you in combat or healing you. Throughout your travels in the galaxy, you will come across these companions and their appearance can also be customized. Companions can carry out missions, craft items and get materials for you. If you feel compelled, one of your companions can become your love interest.

Of course, a Star Wars MMO would not be complete without space combat. It's one of the more unique features of the game and is a ton of fun to play. Each class has its own ship that can be upgraded as you progress through the game. In order to complete more advanced and complicated space combat missions, players will need to perform these upgrades. Star Wars: The Old Republic also has Flashpoints, or dungeons, where players work together to beat bosses and gain amazing loot. Player versus player combat (PVP) is another great facet of the game and comes in the form of Warzones. More or less, these Warzones are games with objectives and opposing factions compete to win.




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