What Race Will You Be?

So what is everyone thinking as far as Race is concerned. I am torn at the moment between really wanting to play a Chagrian and possibly having to play a Human. Hrm...

So, there are some races that are quite obvious will be in this game. Kind of because they have to be, like Humans. But what races can we say we have seen in screens or movies for sure, that because of so must show up. Well, here are some of them.

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Sign Up to Test Star Wars: The Old Republic

Sign up for your chance to become a tester for Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is now taking applications for beta. This game has been high on the radar of many gamers and now you can start signing up for betato help bring the universe of The Old Republic to life.

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: The Old Republic (“TOR”) community account to participate (no banned accounts). The testing is limited to members who are 18 years of age or older and requires the acceptance of the Game Testing Agreement included in the TOR community sign-up process. Users that meet the requirements of the test and are selected for inclusion in the test program will be contacted via email (so make sure your email address is up to date!).

Game testing for Star Wars: The Old Republic will be rolled out in several phases over an extended period of time. These test phases will begin with smaller, tightly focused test groups, and later tests will expand.

Want to get your name on the list of potential testers? First, make sure you are a registered member of the Star Wars: The Old Republic community. If you’re not already a member, click here to become one today! Be sure to check the box to indicate you are interested in becoming a tester. If you’re already a member, go to the Game Testing Portal to begin the sign up process.

Please keep in mind that there are no guarantees that you will be selected once you have completed the sign up process. For more information about testing Star Wars: The Old Republic, take time to read the Game Testing FAQ.

We look forward to your help in making Star Wars: The Old Republic a success!

YES, sweet mother of gravy!!1!

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The 7 Forms of Lightsaber Combat

Threat of Peace, Issue #16 Sucks this week! Bioware has said October should see some juicy updates. So I won't really comment on Threat of Peace, Issue #16 Instead I will look at The 7 Forms of Lightsaber Combat.

So the 7 forms are as fallows...

• "Form I: Shii-Cho "Way of the Sarlacc" or "Determination Form" to be used against more than one foe.
• Form II: Makashi "Way of the Ysalamir" or "Contention Form"
• Form III: Soresu "Way of the Mynock" or "Resilience Form"
• Form IV: Ataru "Way of the Hawk-Bat" or "Aggression Form"
• Form V: Shien / Djem So "Way of the Krayt Dragon" or "Perseverance Form"
• Form VI: Niman "Way of the Rancor" or "Moderation Form"
• Form VII: Juyo / Vaapad "Way of the Vornskr" or "Ferocity Form" "quoted from Wookiepedia..

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Finn, personally uses what we at Jen'Jidai call D-Form. It's an official form.

"D-form, first discovered by a great Jen'Jidai Bounty Hunter named Finn, while implementing this form he used to aim his blaster at the upper clavicle of the opposing Jedi, he would then proceed to shoot off the arm of the Jedi, pick up the arm with light saber attached and still on, and then use it against the original Jedi in question. He was so proficient at this technique that many Jedi bounties were delivered in airated 3'x4' coffin like cargo bins striking fear throughout the Republic. He was asked once why he was so ruthless in his approach to acquisition, to which he simply replied, "I'm just trying to save on postage."

"Due to his ruthless demeanor and technique he quickly became a favored Bounty Hunter of the Sith making him one of the richest Hunters of all time."

To which a fellow guildmate responded...

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Sorry for the double post, but this whole thing made me laugh a bit. Sadly enough we couldn't see it realized since severing the arm would probably sever the lightsaber from the force.

I responded...

Actually, we don't need the force to operate your silly forms of primitive combat. This form stems back to a great memory, while on the frozen wastes of Hoth, I was hunting a Jedi by the name Tereth Amil: an Anx Jedi who had become a recluse after the bounty on his head reached a point far beyond his skill to defend himself. At 50 millions peggats, the Huts decided I was the only person reliable enough to bring his living head to them on a silver platter. At the moment I appeared near his worthless existence, I could feel his fear of death upon my lips and taunted him for abandoning his Jedi teachings. He drew his saber and leaped at me, pathetically in his fragile state, and with a quick draw and a steady aim i hit him at his upper clavicle, severing his arm from the rest of his body. As he lay in agony I retrieved his limb and with a turn of his bicep the saber returned to life. With a wide grin I forced his arm to remove his last remaining tie to the force, his other arm. Before taking the remains of this pitiful Jedi to the vengeance of the Huts, I played a cruel practical joke using his arms as puppets. For a moment, I think he honestly believed the force was controlling his arm to choke me to death... but I laughed and struck him over the head with the butt of my rifle. What the Huts did with him from there, well, that was there business, I got my money.

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But seriously... which forms are you light saber guys going to use...if you get a choice? ((side note form 7 has not been established in this time period....Mace Windu had not finished the form))

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Star Destroyer Umbrella!?

It may not be real, but at least in your dreams it prevents the rain from making you wish you wore a stormtrooper helmet that day.
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SOURCE: OneMoreGadget.com

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Sean Dahlberg Interview GDC

saxmaster3000 ( http://www.youtube.com/user/saxmaster3000 ) Got to talk with Sean Dahlberg about SWTOR while he was at the GDC

Enjoy.



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The Old Republic PAX 2009 Live Presentation

The LucasArts/BioWare live presentation from PAX 2009 in its entirety. In this part we look at the bounty hunter and smugler. Different from other prensations we see a female BH.




In this part we take a look at the Sith Warrior.


In this part we take a look at the Sith Warrior and a Bounty hunter in action. In this presentation we make some other choices then in the previus videos on youtube. Intresting to see.

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Discover Coruscant, Capital of the Republic

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 HoloNet to learn more about the history of Coruscant and the struggles facing the citizens as they rebuild the planet after the attack.

This year at the Penny Arcade Expo, attendees were treated to a special sneak-peek of the Republic capital world of Coruscant! For anyone who was unable to attend, or anyone who would like to relive the video in higher quality, we invite you to Check it out:

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May the schwartz be with you: Star Wars: The Solo Adventures

Discover why Han has a price on his head and what the Empire wants with the cargo. In this untold tale, Han and Chewie evade the Empire, loose their cargo, and get revenge. Presented in stereoscopic 3D this short film won the 2010 fan film awards at Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando Florida. We won for "Best Animation"

This film was created by the students of the Dave School.
http://www.daveschool.com/

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In-game footage of Coruscant and other information

In-game footage of Coruscant plus other information about the game. Video made by the guys over at DarthHater.com



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Timeline trailer 4: The Empire Changes Strategy

Delving deeper into the past, Master Gnost-Dural uncovers evidence that the return of the Mandalorians was the result of the utterly ruthless machinations of Imperial Intelligence.

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 the tantalizing offers of Imperial Diplomats, members of the galaxy’s notorious underworld refused to swear allegiance to the Sith Empire. Thus, Imperial Intelligence began laying the groundwork to win the underworld’s loyalty through other means. Infiltrating the gladiatorial arenas of Geonosis, Imperial agents fixed the fights to cultivate the rise of a new Mandalore—an Imperial puppet who would call forth some of the galaxy’s most proud and independent warriors to unknowingly aid in the Empire’s dark designs.

Watch the fourth Timeline holorecord, The Empire Changes Strategy, narrated by actor Lance Henriksen.

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