State Of The Old Republic Podcast

This week on the show I'll talk about the big news that Broadsword will be taking over development for Star Wars: The Old Republic and what that might mean for the game's future. Also, this week, Game Update 7.3 is going live. It has a new story, flashpoint, economy changes, gear currencies changes, and more. 

This week on the show I talk about Galactic Seasons 3. It's close to the end. I'll tell you about the things I liked, things I didn't, and whether or not you have enough time to get everything done. Also this week, I'll take a look at Companion Influence and Gift giving and see if there are areas of opportunity for BioWare to make it better. And finally this week, I take a behind-the-scenes look at how the Companion System was originally designed, and the problems that it caused. 

This week on the show, Game Update 7.2 – Showdown on Ruhnuk is live. One of its many features is the PvP revamp which introduced PvP Seasons 1 and removed Ranked PvP. I'll share my experiences with the PvP Season and discuss what went into making that decision to remove Ranked and if it was the right thing to do. As you know, the name of the podcast is The State of the Old Republic. I thought it would be a great time to discuss just that. 

This week on the show, Legacy of the Sith is almost here. I'll get you caught up on what we're getting in 7.0, and a few things we're not getting in 7.0.Just when you thought Legacy of the Sith would be free, here comes the Digital Collector's Edition. I'll tell you what's in it and what it will cost you. Also this week, our old pal Kai Zykken is sticking around for Legacy of the Sith, I'll tell you how he'll work in 7.0.And Finally, I'll have another Story Project replay for you, and talk about the Republic's attempts to kick the Imps off of Balmorra.

This week on the show, Legacy of the Sith is officially delayed until February 15, 2022.Also this week, I'll talk about some important changes on how choosing Combat Styles will work for existing players in 7.0.And Speaking of Combat Styles – I'll reveal the winners of the Opal Vulptilla giveaway and discuss your top Combat Style combinations. And finally this week, I have some tips on how to prepare for Legacy of the Sith. 

This week on the show, BioWare held a livestream to talk about the places we'll go and the people we'll see in Legacy of the Sith. I talk about these exotic worlds and all of the new and returning characters we'll meet.Also this week, I talk about the biggest decision you'll have to make right when the expansion hits – Choosing your combat styles.And finally, you may have heard rumors or seen pictures of a shiny new Vulptilla mount. Well, it's all true and I'll be giving away three of them to three of you. Listen to find out how you can win one.

This week on the show I talk about changes to gearing and itemization coming in 7.0. Is play what you want, now play what we want you to play? Tune in to find out. There are changes coming to Conquest. More points and fewer rewards? I think I got that right.And finally, I talk about the R4 Anomaly Operation, what's happening with Tech Fragments, Dark vs. Light, Social rewards, and other random bits of news. 

I've been playing MMOs for 18 years now, and If I've learned anything over the course of that time - it's that players don't like it when you mess with their classes. We'll take a look at what's going with Combat Styles. In 7.0 our legendary characters will be able to obtain legendary gear. Details ahead. As you know, Star Wars the Old Republic turns ten and the sayings go – She may not look like much, but this baby's got a few surprises left in her. I'll talk about some huge quality of life changes coming in Legacy of the Sith. 

This week on show, Legacy of the Sith is the next expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. It features a cool new system for your characters called Combat Styles. I'll tell you everything we know about it so far. Also this week, Legacy of Sith includes new levels, a new story, a new Operation and more. I'll tell you where we're going, and who we're fighting. Finally this week, it's the Summer of SWTOR 2021 which means the Night Life Event is happening. I'll tell you about some of the new rewards and prizes you can get. 

This week on the show. We are in week four of Galactic Season one. I’m enjoying it. It’s fun, but it’s long – and this where the grind begins. Also this week I’ll fire up the Wayback machine and continue my story project was we venture to Alderaan. And finally this week 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Heir to the Empire. Where the BLEEP did all that time go.

Hey everyone! I'm like the Sith Emperor, just when you thought I was gone, I'm back.This week I talk about Game Update 6.3, Galactic Seasons, The new Flashpoint, and more.I also fire up the Wayback machine and continue my story project as all eight heroes travel to Tatooine.

Hey everyone! I'm still on vacation, but that will be over soon. In the meantime, I wanted to get you another episode before I get back.This week, I fire up the Wayback Machine and continue my story project with not one but two replays, The Republic on Taris and the whole gang on Nars Shaddaa. Enjoy!

This week I do a 2020 year in review for Star Wars: The Old Republic.Also, this week I revisit my story project as the Empire Invades Balmorra

This week on the show - Valkorion is back Maybe? New Flashpoint to run – Definitely. Life Day. 9-Year Anniversary. Login rewards, and so much more. It’s the most wonderful time of the year folks.Also this week the only thing I love more than the Mandalorian is getting to look like him in Star Wars: The Old Republic. I’ll tell you about some of the Mandalorian inspired gear that you can get right now. And finally, I hop in the Wayback machine and return to my story project with the Planet that’s also a city – Coruscant.

The Feast of Prosperity is now over. Maybe you thought it was too short. Or maybe you’re so tired of cooking you’ll be ordering takeout for the next month. Whatever the case I share my thoughts on SWTOR’s latest event.Also this week, we got a little bit more of the main story. Something’s afoot with the Mandalorians. What’s going on and when might we find out?And finally this week, I fire up the Wayback Machine and replay part two of my story project as I talk about the class stories on Dromun Kaas.

This week on the show – Game Update 6.1.4 is now live. We’ve got conquest changes, legacy ignore, the Feast of Prosperity, and a whole lot more. Also this week, it’s 2020 hear on Earth, but what year is it in the Old Republic? I’ll have an answer for you. Finally this week, I’ll finish what I started. And I’m talking about my story project that began almost two years ago.

Game Update 6.1.4 is coming. I’ll tell you all about changes to Conquest, new Augments, The Feast of Prosperity, and more.Also this week I’ll take a look at Operations and ask the question do you raid in control?And finally this week, a lot of new folks joined the game on Steam, I’ll share some of my favorite tips for the new players.

Game Update 6.1.1 released in April, it’s now June, which means it’s Summer in many parts of the world, but what about the Old Republic? I’ll tell you what’s in store for the Summer of SWTOR 2020.We know that in Star Wars: The Old Republic that Darths are a dime-a-dozen. That doesn’t mean one doesn’t come along that grabs our attention. This week, I’ll explore the mystery of Darth Rivix.It’s the greatest Star Wars movie ever made and it just turned 40. I’ll share some thoughts and memories of The Empire Strikes Back.

This week on the show Game Update 6.1.1 is on the PTS, it includes Master Mode Dxun, Changes to Conquest, and remember those Bonus Series missions? They’re back. Also this week, I’ll dive into some old news about SWTOR’s 8th-Anniversary, The Rise of Skywalker, Jedi Fallen Order, and the Mandalorian. Correction: At the end of this episode I mention that I made an appearance on Episode 64 of Working Class Nerds. It was actually Episode 69, which I think we can all agree is way cooler.

This week on the show, Onslaught is practically here. I’ll talk about everything that’s coming. New story, no spoilers. A new Operation on Dxun. A new flashpoint on Corellia. New planets to explore. And a lot of little things to get excited about.Also this week, I have more Spoils of War for you. I’m talking about BiS, 306, RNG, EI-EI-O.And finally this week, Onderon’s not far away, but we're not there yet. There’s still time to get some things done before the 22nd. I'll talk about some things you can do to get ready.

This week, Marcus from the Working Class Nerds Podcast joins me to discuss the Spoils of War and our experience running the new Operation on Duxn.

Spoils of War was revealed back in May. And after hearing what Eric and Charles had to say - My inventory grew three sizes that day.When I’m not podcasting, which has happened too much lately, I’m playing the game we all love. I'll talk a little about my time running Veteran Mode Ops. And finally this week, Star Wars Celebration Anaheim tickets are going, going, gone! I hope you got yours, and I’ll tell you if I got mine.

This week the Summer of SWTOR is set to kick off with the Pirate Incursion on Dantooine. I’ll tell you when it’s coming and what to expect. Yarrr!The HK-55 Bonus chapter was a special subscriber reward that came out in 2016. Is it time to bring it back?Also this week WoW Classic is coming in August. As Star Wars: The Old Republic prepares to turn eight, do we need a SWTOR classic?And Finally this week, I talk about the web content roadmap, companion issues, Hard Mode Ops, and KOTOR movies rumors.

Onslaught is the next expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. I’ll tell you all about the places you’ll go, the things you’ll do, and when you can do it.The SWTOR fan community was out in force in Chicago. I’ll tell you what we did to celebrate Star Wars and the Old Republic.Game Update 5.10.2 is out, 5.10.3 is close, I’ve got a contest winner to announce, and could a KOTOR movie be in the works? Maybe? Maybe not.

If you’re wondering where the Empire and Republic went after the events on Ossus. Well, the answer is Dantooine. They’re on Dantooine.If one of your dreams was to become a SWTOR Influencer, BioWare just crushed it. I’ll explain what that means.I'm also doing a 30-day code give away. Listen for details on how you can enter.

This week I talk to SWTORISTA about the SWTOR Community Fan table she's organized for Star Wars Celebration Chicago.Also this week, I talk about Guild Heraldry, the new Preview Window, and DYN's.Finally this week, Peter the Selkath from SWTOR Central interviewed Eric and Charles I'll talk about a few things they had to say about SWTOR.

Game Update 5.10.2 is coming in April. I’ll talk about Guild Heraldry and the New Preview Window. Also this week, there’s a new Community Coordinator at BioWare. I’ll tell you about him and what some of his plans are for Star Wars: The Old Republic.Finally this week, BioWare is looking for feedback on Ranked PvP. I’ll talk about some of the systemic changes they're considering.

Game Update 5.10.1 – The Wretched Hive is now live. I talk about the Hive Queen, Companions, and some other bugs not related to the new encounter.Could Galactic Command be on its way out? I share my thoughts on this system from Knights of the Eternal Throne.BioWare posted an interview with Charles Boyd. I’ll tell you what he had to say about the characters from Jedi Under Siege.Finally this week, I like to min/max gear in-game, and now I’m doing it in real-life.

This week on the show, January has come and gone, and we still haven’t had a major game update for Star Wars: The Old Republic. 5.10.1 is in the works, but that’s it. Is it time for another Roadmap?The return of Darth Malgus has been great for the game, and great for the Empire. But what about the Republic, do they need a Darth Malgus?Also this week, I talk about the end of ranked season 10, and talk about eSports tips that might help you in Season 11, Ops, and real sports.Shintar from Going Commando wrote a great post called SWTOR's Top Five Worst Planets to Navigate. I'll take a look at two of those planets and one I thought should've been on that list, but wasn't.

Jedi Under Siege is the latest story for Star Wars: The Old Republic. I’ll dive into the story, characters and more. Warning – Spoilers ahead.2019 is here. I’ll take a look back at 2018 and see what kind of year it was for Star Wars: The Old Republic in my year in review. And I’ll make some predictions for 2019.Finally this week SWTOR turned seven in December. I’ll share some thoughts on just how far the game has come in seven years.

Remember, remember the 11th of December. Game Update 5.10 goes live next week. We’re headed to Ossus. In Jedi Under Siege we say goodbye to the Eternal Alliance. I’ll take a look at some of the winners and losers from the Knights of story. Also on the State of the Old Republic, BioWare updated us on the State of the Galaxy heading into 5.10. I’ll tell you about that and whole lot more on today’s show.

This week BioWare held a livestream to discuss the Guild Changes in 5.10. I’ll tell you what’s up with perks and more.Last week I told you all about the Masterworks and how to get it. Well, go ahead and burn the tape, because everything’s changed.Finally this week I’ll tell you about Paxton Rall, Ossus Heroic Tuning, and my thoughts on the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars Holiday Special.

This week on the show, I’ll tell you all about the new guild system, it’s rewards, and changes to Conquest – All coming in Game Update 5.10.Also this week the Ossus daily area is now available on the Public Test Server. I visited this devastated world and I’ll let you know how it compares to other planets in Star Wars: The Old Republic.The new Tier 5 gear is also on the Test Server. I’ll speculate on how long it might take to get it all. The grind is real folks. The grind is real.

This week I'm joined by Marcus from the Working Class Nerds Podcast where we discuss the October Cantina livestream.We talk about the new story, planet, and daily area. We also discuss the new Tier 5 gear, Master Mode Gods From the Machine, and all of the guild changes coming in Game Update 5.10.

Game Update 5.9.3 marks the end of the Summer of SWTOR 2018. This week I take look back at some recent Summers of SWTOR to see how they compare.Tier 5 gear is coming to the game soon and it's crafted only. Is this a good idea or a terrible idea. What about PvP? I'll share my thoughts on this week's episode.Finally this week I return to my story project where I cover the events happening on the prison planet of Belsavis.

This week on the show – Keith Surprised us with his Autumn Roadmap. One of the big features is more story. We’re going back to basics with Jedi vs. Sith. Fall fashions in the form of Tier 5 gear are arriving just in time to take on the evil machination of Master Mode God From Machine. New Systems for Guilds and better ways to manage guilds are coming. From Legacy Bans to mass mailings, I’ll tell you what’s coming in 5.10. Finally, there’s a new Huttball Warzone on the PTS. I’ll give you my impressions of the Sky Shredder on the planet Vandin.

This week, Marcus from the Working Class Nerds Podcast joins me to discuss Warzones post Game Update 5.9.2. We look at Yavin IV, The Voidstar, Ancient Hypergate, as well as the matchmaking changes. Also this week, Marcus and I got a chance to play some Huttball in the Rishi Stronghold. Spoiler alert – I hate Huttball, but was pretty frickin’ awesome.

This week, Game Update 5.9.2 goes live and along with it comes all of the amazing changes to Warzones and PvP. Marcus from Working Class Nerds and I did some Warzone playtesting pre-5.9.2. He’s here to discuss how that went, and then next week he’ll be back to discuss playing the Warzone post 5.9.2.

This week on the show, the Rishi Hideout is the largest and most innovative stronghold ever built. I’ll tell you why you’ll want to get your hands on this thing when Game Update 5.9.2 goes live. Rishi PvP is all about fun, and that could be a problem. I’ll tell you what I mean later in the show. Finally this week, KOTOR turns 15, James Ohlen leaves Bioware, Cartel Market reps are changing, and I’ve some Star Wars news to share as well.

This week, Season 9 of Ranked PvP will end later this month. BioWare is planning some big changes for how long seasons will last, and what rewards you can get. BioWare announced the phat loot coming for Season Nine. I’ll tell you about the titles, flairs and more available to you soon. Finally this week I continue my story project as Chapter II comes to a close. It may be Summer, but I’m feelin’ Hoth, Hoth, Hoth.

This week my good friends from the Passionately Casual Podcast interview Charles Boyd and Eric Musco. I’ll share my thoughts on what they had to say about the Rishi Stronghold, PvP, and the upcoming expansion. Last week, BioWare announced some major changes for Huttball. Some of those changes have changed. I’ll have the details just ahead. Finally this week I continue my story project with Quesh, and I’ll talk a little about Star Wars Celebration in Chicago.

Have you ever been in the middle of Warzone and thought, can this thing drag on any longer? I’ve got other warzones to go to, and other players to kill? BioWare is making changes to make matches shorter. Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match. BioWare is implementing their version of swipe right for Warzones and Galactic Starfighter. Of all the gin joints, in all the Cantinas in all the Galaxy, she had to walk into mine. You broke my heart Thana Vesh. Ah well, we’ll always Taris. My story project continues this week.

The Nightlife Event arrived early, and the Double XP Event arrived late. I’ll tell you what happened this week in the Old Republic. When last we visited Balmorra, the Imperials were in full control, but the more they tighten their grip, the more the planet slips through their fingers. I return to my story project as the Republic looks to take back Balmorra. And finally, I’ll give you my spoiler-free review of Solo: A Star Wars Story. You might want to buckle-up.

This week on the Show Surprise, surprise – Keith Kanneg reveals his Summer Roadmap for 2018. I’ll tell you where Keith plans to take us on this next leg of the journey. Now that the Summer Roadmap of 2018 is here, I’ll take a look back at the Summer Roadmap of 2017 and see how these two compare. And finally this week, I’ll talk about the Gods From the Machine Operation (I finally got a chance to clear it), and I’ll share some information that Charles Boyd had about hood toggles, body tattoos, and Zildrog.

This week on the show, we’ve reached the end of another Roadmap. I’ll tell you what we know might be coming in the next one, and look at how 2018 compares with 2017 thus far. Also this week. While Star Wars: The Old Republic turns seven, the in-game story has covered a longer period of time. I’ll look at how many of our companions have aged since we first met them. Finally this week, I’ll talk about story gating and how its affected the latest round of companion returns.

This week on the show, after a delay, and then another delay, Game Update 5.9 is finally here. I’ll talk about the Nathema Flashpoint, new augments, new achievements, and I’ll give you my "spoilerific" review of the Nathema Conspiracy. Also this week, I continue my story project as the eight heroes come to the end of Act One. Alderaan’s not far away, it’s just ahead.

This week, Game Update 5.9 is just a few days away. I’ll review everything that’s coming including story, conquest changes, class changes, new augments, and old companions. Also this week I return to my story project. As chapter one nears completion, all eight heroes find themselves on Tatooine suns are hot, and the sand is coarse, and rough, and irritating, and it gets everywhere. Note: This episode was recorded before it was announced that 5.9 would be delayed by two days.

This week on the show, Eric Musco is going AFK. I’ll to you why and what that means for news and information while he’s gone. Knights of the Fallen Empire was released in 2015, and it brought sweeping changes to the game. Was it a grand experiment, or was Fallen Empire meant to be a blueprint for all future content? I’ll share my thoughts on this later in the show.

Armor Sets, Weapons, and Mounts - Oh My! The Spring Cartel Market Sale is happening right now. I’ll tell you what it's all about. Eric Musco and Charles Boyd have been busy making the rounds of late, I’ll tell you what they had to say to fellow Influencers - SWTOR Central and Vulkk about Game Update 5.9, 5.10 and the upcoming expansion.   Finally this week I continue my story project as all eight heroes come together on the seedy world of Nar Shaddaa.

The Conquest revamp was supposed to be about dominating the greater galaxy, but instead it was more like Conquest of the Planet of the Derps. I’ll tell you what when wrong, and how BioWare plans to fix things. Conquest isn’t the only thing in chaos. Our favorite companions are getting in on the fun with the Companion Chaos Celebration. It’s Team Nico vs. Team Vizla. I’ll tell you what it’s all about.   Also this week I continue my story project as the Republic’s heroes head to Taris where a massive reconstruction effort is underway. *Note - I recorded this episode before it was announced that Nico Okarr and Shae Vizla would be available again for Premium players.

This week BioWare held a livestream to talk about Game Update 5.8. I’ll tell you what they had to say about returning companions, Izax, and the Gods From the Machine Operation. Could The Nathema Conspiracy solve the mystery of the Gravestone and the Dark Sanctuary? Grab your tin-foil hats I’ve got a crazy theory to share with you. Finally this week, I continue my story project when I tell you what the Imperials are up to on the war-torn world of Balmorra.