http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/-t1.htm News and talk related to the upcomming BioWare release Star Wars : The Old Republic Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:49:59 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/-t1.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/sign-up-to-test-star-wars-the-old-republic-t291.htm Q'in We are excited to announce that we are now collecting information for those interested in applying for the opportunity to test Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Our goal is to get feedback to help us make the best game that we can. We will be selecting testers from the Star Wars: The Old Republic community based on various requirements such as systems specifications, age, and region. Because the testing program requires feedback from within the community, you must have an active Star Wars: ... SW:TOR Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:49:59 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/sign-up-to-test-star-wars-the-old-republic-t291.htm#530 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/sign-up-to-test-star-wars-the-old-republic-t291.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/discover-coruscant-capital-of-the-republic-t286.htm Q'in ^^LINK TO TRAILER^^ Coruscant. A symbol of power, prosperity, and innovation for civilization. The capital of the Republic serves as a hub of cultural influence and home to hundreds of alien species and from across the galaxy. Still recovering from the Sith attack during the Sacking of Coruscant, the planet has set out to rebuild what they have lost. Though the pristine skyline continues to grow, the lower level districts of Coruscant have developed troubles of their own. Access the ... SW:TOR Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:44:09 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/discover-coruscant-capital-of-the-republic-t286.htm#520 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/discover-coruscant-capital-of-the-republic-t286.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-4-the-empire-changes-strategy-t284.htm Q'in Jedi Master Gnost-Dural has entered a new holorecord in the Jedi Archive. After a thorough analysis of the evidence, Master Gnost-Dural has discovered that the Mandalorians’ return to the galaxy and alliance with the Sith was no coincidence—it was the result of years of shadowy machinations by the sinister agents of Imperial Intelligence. BTC 14 – Frustrated by a series of Republic military victories, the Empire began exploring alternative strategies in its drive to conquer the galaxy. Despite ... SW:TOR Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:46:18 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-4-the-empire-changes-strategy-t284.htm#518 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-4-the-empire-changes-strategy-t284.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/third-class-revealed-sith-warrior-t280.htm Q'in ^^link^^An unstoppable force of darkness, the Sith Warrior is entrusted with the task of destroying the Empire’s enemies and enforcing Sith domination across the galaxy. The Warrior channels the destructive emotions of fear, anger, and hatred to purge weakness from body and mind and become a being of pure, brutal efficiency. Destined to eradicate the incompetent chaos created by the Jedi, the Sith seek to rule the galaxy through power and intimidation. The armies of the Sith Empire ... SW:TOR Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:41:12 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/third-class-revealed-sith-warrior-t280.htm#512 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/third-class-revealed-sith-warrior-t280.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-walkthrough-disclosed-t277.htm Q'in Whether you were busy being digested in the Sarlacc Pit, Bounty Hunters stole your speeder or – like at least one of us – you were encased in carbonite and unable to make it to Germany for GamesCom, we’ve got something for you! Head over to IGN.com to watch a video of the complete Developer Gameplay Walkthrough showcased at this week’s GamesCom. Get a close-up look at the Bounty Hunter and Smuggler on the worlds of Hutta and Ord Mantell. Jump to the Sith home-world of Korriban and meet the ... SW:TOR Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:07:12 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-walkthrough-disclosed-t277.htm#509 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-walkthrough-disclosed-t277.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/the-voice-of-the-old-republic-t263.htm Q'in ^^link^^ As revealed during E3, Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will be a fully voiced massively multiplayer online roleplaying game. Watch our third Video Documentary where we explore how voice-over conversations deliver a deeper level of immersion and connection to the story and characters. Every playable character and every non-playable character in the game will be brought to life by voice actors - resulting in several thousand speaking roles and hundreds of thousands of recorded lines ... SW:TOR Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:07:17 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/the-voice-of-the-old-republic-t263.htm#487 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/the-voice-of-the-old-republic-t263.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-3-the-return-of-the-mandalorians-t258.htm Q'in The Keeper of the Jedi Archives has entered a new holorecord. Continuing his investigation, Master Gnost-Dural delves deeper into the history of the galaxy after discovering that the blockade that Hylo Visz helped end was a result of the actions of the new Mandalore. BTC 8 – During a Republic resurgence in the Great War, a bold young warrior rose to fame in the Gladiatorial arenas on Geonosis. Adopting the ancient and infamous title of Mandalore, this young leader amassed an army of Mandalorian ... SW:TOR Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:16:23 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-3-the-return-of-the-mandalorians-t258.htm#477 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-3-the-return-of-the-mandalorians-t258.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/third-class-revealed-smuggler-t251.htm Q'in Quick, Clever, Answers to No One ^^link^^Lawlessness has become common in the wake of the devastating war between the Republic and Empire. Shifting political allegiances and marauding pirates have made independent space travel a dangerous enterprise. Cut off from traditional supply routes, entire star systems waver on the verge of collapse. Sometimes luck is more important than skill, but it never hurts to have both. An adventurous spirit who’s not afraid to break a few rules ... SW:TOR Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:52:50 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/third-class-revealed-smuggler-t251.htm#454 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/third-class-revealed-smuggler-t251.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/deceived-cinematic-trailer-t247.htm Q'in The Sacking of Coruscant. It was the crowning achievement of the Sith Empire’s ambitious military strategy and the moment that changed the history of the Old Republic forever. You may have read about it before, but our first cinematic trailer captures this event with breathtaking action and beautiful detail. Republic leaders have traveled to Alderaan to engage in promised peace talks with the Sith Empire. The most powerful Jedi have accompanied them to safeguard against an Imperial deception. ... SW:TOR Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:13:47 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/deceived-cinematic-trailer-t247.htm#450 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/deceived-cinematic-trailer-t247.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-the-republic-trooper-t246.htm Q'in From massive blaster rifles to state-of-the-art armor, creating the Republic Trooper took hard work and dedication from The Old Republic team. In the latest Developer Dispatch, we recount the making of this heroic defender of the Republic; from design to story, concept, and animation. Go behind the scenes and watch the Developer Dispatch: The Republic Trooper now! Video @ swtor.com SW:TOR Sun, 31 May 2009 06:04:26 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-the-republic-trooper-t246.htm#449 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-the-republic-trooper-t246.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-2-the-mandalorian-blockade-is-broken-t240.htm Q'in As part of his accounting of recent events in the galaxy’s timeline, Master Gnost-Dural, Keeper of the Jedi Archives, has entered a new holorecord on the subject of the Mandalorian Blockade. BTC 7 - A Mandalorian blockade is positioned along the Republic’s primary trade route resulting in famine and unrest amongst the colonies. A daring smuggler known as Hylo Visz attempts the unthinkable, to take down the intimidating fleet of Mandalorian ships and deliver the much needed goods to the people ... SW:TOR Sat, 16 May 2009 00:15:04 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-2-the-mandalorian-blockade-is-broken-t240.htm#436 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-2-the-mandalorian-blockade-is-broken-t240.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/second-class-revealed-trooper-t236.htm Q'in Honer, Duty, Defense of the Republic ^^link^^For decades, the armed forces of the Galactic Republic defended their civilization against the seemingly unstoppable Sith Empire. Despite countless setbacks, the men and women of the Republic military never backed down until the Senate ordered them to do so. These brave souls remain ready and willing to lay their lives on the line today. Not all heroes carry Lightsabers. Some just have the will to fight. In the wake of the Treaty ... SW:TOR Fri, 08 May 2009 18:28:57 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/second-class-revealed-trooper-t236.htm#430 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/second-class-revealed-trooper-t236.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-diverse-worlds-t233.htm Q'in Majestic forests, toxic swamplands, desert landscapes, and hazardous war zones – the worlds that make up the Star Wars™ universe are unique and enriched with compelling storylines. Watch Developer Dispatch: Diverse Worlds and go behind the scenes to find out how the developers are bringing the worlds of Tython, Korriban, Hutta, and Ord Mantell to life – a few of the many playable worlds in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Video @ swtor.com SW:TOR Tue, 05 May 2009 17:57:19 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-diverse-worlds-t233.htm#426 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-diverse-worlds-t233.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/discover-ord-mantell-t222.htm Q'in Get to know Ord Mantell, the latest planet revealed in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Plagued with civil war between the Republic military and Separatist guerillas, Ord Mantell is a hazardous planet with a story riddled with battle and political conflict. Read more about the history of Ord Mantell and how the former home to an advanced military depot and popular spaceport base turned to a breeding ground for rebellion. Article at swtor.com SW:TOR Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:36:14 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/discover-ord-mantell-t222.htm#410 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/discover-ord-mantell-t222.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-1-the-treaty-of-coruscant-t212.htm Q'in STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is set during a unique time period in the galaxy’s history. Decades of war concluded with the Sith Empire sacking the Republic’s capital planet, Coruscant, and forcing Republic Senators and the Jedi Council to agree to a painful peace treaty. In the years following the treaty, the Jedi Council tasked Master Gnost-Dural, Keeper of the Jedi Archives, with re-examining the galaxy’s history in light of recent events. In his insightful reports, Master Gnost-Dural ... SW:TOR Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:32:30 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-1-the-treaty-of-coruscant-t212.htm#396 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/timeline-1-the-treaty-of-coruscant-t212.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/first-class-revealed-bounty-hunter-t208.htm Q'in Hunter, Seeker, Killer for hire ^^link^^Countless enemies stand in the way of the Sith Empire’s drive for domination. The Empire spares no expense eliminating these threats, offering massive bounties to employ the galaxy’s most lethal hunters. Earning a death mark from the Empire means a life spent in fear, constantly looking over one’s shoulder. It’s never a question if a Bounty Hunter will find you … only when. Both infamous and anonymous at the same time, Bounty Hunters ... SW:TOR Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:01:52 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/first-class-revealed-bounty-hunter-t208.htm#391 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/first-class-revealed-bounty-hunter-t208.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/explore-hutta-t183.htm Q'in We’re thrilled to announce the next playable planet in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, the Hutt homeworld known in The Old Republic timeframe as Hutta. Nowhere in Star Wars™ lore has Hutta been so richly realized, and players will be able to explore the first true interactive realization of the “Glorious Jewel”. Read more about Hutta and its rich history including the long standing tension between the rebellious Evocii natives and the greedy, power-hungry Hutt Empire. View the ... SW:TOR Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:17:29 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/explore-hutta-t183.htm#355 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/explore-hutta-t183.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/threat-of-peace-webcomic-t177.htm Q'in Dark Horse has joined forces with LucasArts and BioWare™ to create a new comic series, published entirely online, to introduce both the gaming and comics worlds to the upcoming massively multiplayer online game Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Debuting this month, Star Wars: The Old Republic - Threat of Peace will feature action-packed, character-driven episodes written by BioWare’s Rob Chestney and published by Dark Horse. The stories will span the three decades from the pivotal signing of the ... SW:TOR Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:15:42 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/threat-of-peace-webcomic-t177.htm#348 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/threat-of-peace-webcomic-t177.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-the-making-of-tython-t172.htm Q'in Join us for our first Developer Dispatch: The Making of Tython, with developer interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and breathtaking, never-before-seen concept art. Journey through Tython, the planet where the first Force users assembled and the Jedi Order was established. Discover how writers, artists, designers, and other developers came together to create one of the most essential planets in STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™. SW:TOR link SW:TOR Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:47:00 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-the-making-of-tython-t172.htm#341 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/developer-dispatch-the-making-of-tython-t172.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-december-media-update-t149.htm Q'in From lightsabers to landscapes, our concept artists have been busy creating art to inspire the look of STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™. Check out these newly released images depicting the iconic imagery from the STAR WARS™ universe. Also, make sure to take a look at the new screenshots we’ve added to our gallery including scenes from inside the Sith Academy and the majestic ruins of Tython. Check them out on the official STAR WARS: The Old Republic website at: SW:TOR - December Media ... SW:TOR Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:06:01 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-december-media-update-t149.htm#297 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-december-media-update-t149.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-epic-fail-t135.htm Q'in To end a somewhat surprisingly eventful day for the RMT and microtrasaction model, EA has announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic will not be subscription-based. Instead, the title will be gain revenue from a microtransactional model. Shacknews reports this surprising tidbit from a conference call held by the mega-publisher earlier today. Said CEO John Riccitiello, "The Star Wars online MMO [is a] mid-session game, microtransaction-based. You'll be hearing more about those in the February ... SW:TOR Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:38:43 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-epic-fail-t135.htm#273 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-epic-fail-t135.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-video-t139.htm Woobe http://www.swtor.com/media/vidcasts/viddoc001?sourceid=ea2829

It is not as "wow" as once thought. We will see as they release more.]]> SW:TOR Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:34:39 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-video-t139.htm#279 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/swtor-video-t139.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/new-screens-from-swtor-t123.htm Q'in See them all here. Click image for full version Click image for full version Click image for full version Click image for full version Click image for full version Now that size lightsaber I can live with. SW:TOR Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:09:20 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/new-screens-from-swtor-t123.htm#251 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/new-screens-from-swtor-t123.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/star-wars-the-old-republic-t109.htm Woobe here are a few quotes from an interview: Are you guys doing anything with player-driven environments, player towns, anything like that? Rich: We're looking into things like that, but we can't talk about it. Warhammer has been doing a lot of nifty things with Keeps along those lines. They're part of EA and we can talk to them about their experiences. We're allowed to look at all the stuff they've done with that. What kind of space-based aspect will there be in the game? Rich ... SW:TOR Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:56:54 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/star-wars-the-old-republic-t109.htm#225 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/star-wars-the-old-republic-t109.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/lucasfilm-files-new-star-wars-trademarks-is-the-old-republic-its-new-mmo-t71.htm Q'in From SoE forums EA: LucasArts and BioWare building KOTOR MMO (not official or confirmed) by Christopher Grant Jul 17th 2008 1:40PM Portfolio.com just published a short excerpt of its interview with EA boss John Riccitiello who tells the site that it's "got two of the most compelling MMOs in the industry in development" including "the one that people are dying for us to talk to them about -- in partnership with Lucas, coming out of BioWare." One doesn't need to ... SW:TOR Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:16:04 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/lucasfilm-files-new-star-wars-trademarks-is-the-old-republic-its-new-mmo-t71.htm#140 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/lucasfilm-files-new-star-wars-trademarks-is-the-old-republic-its-new-mmo-t71.htm http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/the-old-republic-t108.htm Q'in It's official! Click image for link to swtor.com The Galactic Republic stood for generations as a bastion of peace in a galaxy of warring star systems. Protected by its stalwart Jedi guardians, the Republic held the greatest hope for the progress of civilization and galactic unity. Deep in unknown space, however, a mighty Sith Empire was forged, led by dark Sith Lords who dreamt of galactic domination and vengeance against their ancient Jedi enemies. After centuries of preparation, ... SW:TOR Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:55:43 GMT http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/the-old-republic-t108.htm#222 http://swghmi.forumandco.com/swtor-f10/the-old-republic-t108.htm