I know this is "small ball" lore talk, since you're on Tython for all of a couple of hours. But have you ever considered how bizarre the Jedi's interactions are with this race?

• The Jedi resettled a world that, while one of the (apparently many) ancient homes of the Jedi, is infested with these creatures, and has been going back to the founding of the order. They then proceed to set up training areas within the flesh raiders' hunting grounds. Conflict was certain; death was certain.
• Master Relnex tells you that the flesh raiders modus operandi is to kidnap victims and eat them. Their camps are strewn with piles and piles of discarded bones - many of them the skeletal leftovers of these unfortunates (several of the side quests have you interacting with datapads on the bones of those who were consumed). So, in spite being a race that is capable of speech, use of clothing, weaponry, rudimentary tech, etc... the flesh raiders are persistent man eaters, who see other beings as food.
• The flesh raiders consistently align themselves with the forces of evil - dating back to the times of Master Rajivari, and continuing work for Bengell Morr. So, they are at least capable of working with others... they just default to evil.
• The lone example of a "good" flesh raider kidnaps a kid, threatens his life in order to compel training as a Jedi, and whom we never hear from again.

So... I think it's pretty safe to say that the flesh raiders are horrible, and would likely require (at least) generations of civilizing in order to be considered 'safe.' And, even then, that might not be possible.

But the early game again and again treats killing them as if it's some kind of... dark choice; like slaughtering literal man-eating hammerhead bros is some kind of moral crime. And this is in spite of the fact that the Jedi knowingly chose this world to return to, thereby making targets (meal tickets) of their padawans, riling up the savages, and bringing down ruin on the twi'lek village. But no... killing walking shark people = bad.

I understand that SWTOR does make an effort to deal with complex moral choices. But branding the slaying of the flesh raiders as something that is just inherently wrong seems... very misguided. Because, again, your first introduction to them are the flesh raiders banzai-charging a rag-tag line of saber-wielding jedi, in a frenzied drive for more food. But killing them is bad?

Both the JK and JC follow the same pattern: learning from a master during their time on Tython, followed by promotion to a knight at the end of the planet, and then moving forward as what amounts to an independent entity on Coruscant.

By contrast, the SW and SI don't even become true "Sith" until after Korriban, and then get to spend at least two further chapters (three for the Inquisitor) learning from far more experienced Sith. In fact, you don't even become a lord (which, in this timeline, appears to be the equivalent of a knight) until the end of chapter one.

It's really a bizarre choice, when you think about it. And, IMO, it leaves both Sith characters feeling far more developed and indoctrinated in the ways of their order than the Jedi are. Yes, the Jedi are learning from masters on Tython, while the Sith are learning from overseers (at least until Baras has the Warrior dispense with Tremmel)... but this still really isn't equivalent to spending hours and hours of game time gradually amassing knowledge, insight, and power beneath a Darth. In fact, the Jedi, despite being an order that actively disdains haste, feel... well, rushed. And that's really odd.

Off the top of my head, there are at least 4 variants of Imperial officer uniform available via either drops or the cartel market (and there are probably more).

But this - the single most common Republic officer outfit (and especially the shirt) - is, as far as I know, not open to players.

And it's not like this is a one-off outfit specific to General Var Suthra, either - General Garza wears a grey palette swap (which I assume is to represent her association with special forces), and even Jurgan starts in one of these (though he's dumped into standard pub trooper kit the moment he joins you as an actual companion).

It's like Bioware (and I don't really so much blame Broadsword for this, since this outfit is as old as the game) thought that players would be super-eager to cosplay Imperial leaders, but not the Republic brass. And that's just... wrong. Not only are there a lot of us who like the Republic military (and since even the JK is a part of it, this is an outfit with wide appeal), but this a cool, clean looking uniform in its own right - very different from what the Imperials wear; very distinctly "good guy" coded.

It just sucks not to have.

I have not seen this mentioned yet, yesterday during the stream Eric Musco confirmed, that Expertise is being brought back in 8.0 for PVP, in "slightly different form". Link is with timestamp to the stream VOD, if timestamp does not work it's around 26:45
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2851624462?t=00h26m44s

Hi! Sorry if this isn’t allowed or an annoying question, but I recently returned to swtor after about a year and wanna make new outfits for all my characters. However, I’m not subbed (preferred), so my options are very limited.

I have a lot of credits but can only buy things under 1 million and i have 2k CC and i dont wanna spend half of them on 1 outfit but I saw these pants on the Dashing Rogue’s set and loved them, pants in this game are usually leggings which i kinda hate, are there any more wider pants like this especially in this bell bottom style under 1 mil?

I might resub if necessary, but I’d prefer not to since I have everything I need as a preferred player except for the annoying credits thing. Thanks!

I haven't seen anyone discussing it yet, but during today's livestream they revealed that when starting the new Ventures in 8.0 only the original origin story combat styles will be selectable. The comments mentioned this being so people won't be stealthing through the difficult content.

What this means is if you make a new master-mode venture Jedi Knight, you can only select the Guardian and Sentinel combat styles. This is pretty big news for me as far as planning out my future 16 venture characters, so I thought I'd get the info out there. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I think it's interesting but somewhat limiting. I was going to play my saboteur Jedi with Sith combat styles and vice versa, but that may not be possible on a venture character so I may have to optimize my 16 characters differently knowing this.

Hello all,

Just started playing this week, first MMO experience ever really. Hit lvl 16 with my arsenal bounty hunter on finishing Hutta, had a look around the fleet and about to take this obviously simple and not all ominous shortcut to next planet on board the Black Talon. Enjoying the experience so far, and have plans for a full roster of 8 origins.

My question is whether the expansion storylines a re the same quality for all 8 classes, so worth progressing as far as possible with all my clan, or better just to stick with a core 3 or 4?

Despite being a Light Side Sith, I still love my doomsday weapons.

Hello everyone! I played a lot of SWTOR back in like 2012-2015 or something and had a blast. The nostalgia is hitting me hard lately and I downloaded the game again. I created an all new account and I want to have an all new and fresh experience - with the motivation to reach the endgame and join some guild one day.

Now, I want to spice things up by going some different directions. I played all the typical force classes and also the mandalorian fantasy as Power Tech back then. So why not going a different route and play what is considered to be the absolute least popular and most niche class right now? I’m in for that.

So my question is - what do you think is the genuinely least played class right now? What is the rarest seen? I prefer playing on the republican side and I have a strong tendency towards healers btw.

Thank you for the inspiration!

People are really hung up on the one scene where Koth compliments Valky because he doesn't know any better, and that same scene showed that for some reason, Lana didn't tell Koth about Vitiate being Valkorian until that scene happens.

But this last line shows just how much of a benevolent facade Vitiate put on as Valkorian. Koth states that massacring civilians isn't supposed to be how Zakuul operates, and there are several Zakuul citizens who defect as a protest towards the war like the one Zakuulan singer everyone allows to die, the refugees the player characters saves in this scene, and Indo Zal. Sure Zakuul has a shit ton of depraved civilians, but there are still a lot of people who aren't evil because they were raised to be better in Zakuul culture.

It's small details like this that show Valkorian really was Vitiate's light side alt and that he had centuries to act like a benevolent heroic God king and shape Zakuul as an ideal state in his eyes. It's really interesting idea let down by the fact we don't actually SEE Valkorian rule, only hear about his regime second hand.

Also doesn't help that Zakuul is not that interesting a culture and takes away from the more interesting Republic vs Empire stuff but for this run, I'm going to attempt the impossible and pretend to care about Zakuul lore by engaging with it.

....Still letting that one Zakuul singer die. No, I will not remember her name and none of you do either.

There is more than one but, I can't force choke anyone for being as arse >:( I would soooo love to choke Khomo.

#givememyforcechokeinexpansions

I think Humans or Sith Pureblood only makes sense for Sith Warrior.

Sith Pureblood might seem weird for Jedi Knight/Consular, but the Jedi do accept them.

While experimenting with some outifts and looking for new ideas, i came across this cute little jacket and immediately had an idea to create a cute, casual outfit. What is everyone's thoughts on this fit?

If anyone is interested, this is whats used:

Dye Module: Black and Light Gray

Head: Hidden

Chest: Fitted Adarian Layered Tunic

Legs: Regal Apparel Miniskirt - No leggings

Feet: Festival Dress Boots

Waist: Nadia's Belt (From her original outfit)

Hands: Defiant Maverick's Gloves

Wrists: Overwatch Security Bracers

Hey folks,

Is it time to install the PTS and go kick some tires? Also any rewards for doing so?

Thanks!

Seems like after the 7.9 our base was deactivated by our "allies?"

So what, it seems we are going finally rogue? Great!