This week, we start the next 100 episodes with a guide to SWTOR. Carla and Drew give their best tips, for noobs and veterans alike. We answer hot questions like "Where do I get a crafting skill?", "Where do I buy a mount?", "What is the best class?", and other such questions one might see too often in General Chat, as well as some more in-depth questions for the knowledgeable player. Check out the show notes for links to other, more detailed guides!

 

 

* What is SWTOR?

* SWTOR is an MMO

* Careful which server you pick

* SWTOR is based on the KOTOR games, but all SW fans will love it. KOTOR is not necessary to love the game, but it makes it even cooler.

* Closer to WoW than other games at the moment.

* Spacebar through cinematics

* Should I go F2P? Or Sub?

* F2P can be done.

*  Use XP boost for the top XP gain available to everyone.

* Spend $5 on Cartel coins as soon as you know that you will be playing enough.

Free-to-Play Player's Guide to the Cartel Market

* Achievements can help get Cartel Coins as well

* Subscription is more fun

* More to do

* 500 Cartel coins each month

* More crafting, better costs for items

* Sidetrack to companions

* Keep them geared

* Lots of different roles (Heals/DPS, Tank/DPS, DPS, new companion Treek is Heals/Tank)

Healing companion guide

* Back to Sub benefits

* Free respecs

* One of the new Tauntaun mounts is sub-only

* Two guides

* Dulfy.net

* The Fanatical Swordsman

* Which class should I pick?

* First off, 8 classes, really stories, 16 advanced classes are more of the traditional “class” that people expect. Cannot change your adv class after you select it

* How to select your advanced class

* Heals/Ranged DPS

* Smuggler→Scoundrel or Agent→Operative

http://www.concealedblade.com/

* Jedi Consular→Jedi Sage or Sith Inquisitor→Sith Sorcerer

DPS guide by Nibbon

Healing stats guide by Nibbon

Quick healing guide by eventidephoenix

* Trooper→Commando or Bounty Hunter→Mercenary

Arsenal/Gunnery Guide (PvE)

Healing guide

* Tanks/Melee DPS

* Jedi Knight→Jedi Guardian or Sith Warrior→Sith Juggernaut

DPS guide

Tanking guide