Sunday, June 10, 2012

The Basics of Star Wars: the Old Republic Gaming

By Theda Meighan


One of the most talked about MMORPGs on the market, SWTOR (Star Wars: The Old Republic) came out with a bang last December. Millions of copies and new game subscribers flocked to this brand new game and have been hooked ever since. In case the name didn't give it away, the game is based off of the iconic Star Wars franchise. It's arguably one of the most successful and popular sci-fi franchises in history.

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.

Aside from class choices, players must also select which race they want to be. Races include: Sith Pureblood, Zabrak, Human and Twi'lek. From there you can customize your character's look to make them as unique as you would like. Throughout the game, players will acquire various types of armor and other gear that further enhances their character's appearance.

One of the more unique features of the game is their companion system. Throughout your travels, you will forge relationships with quite a few companions. Essentially, they help your character during combat by fighting with you or healing. Players can even customize the appearance of their companions. On top of this, they can also carry out missions where they gather materials for you and craft different items. These companions are not just robots that follow you around, they forge relationships with your character. You can choose to give them gifts, or even form romantic relationships with your companions.

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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