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SWTOR Name unavailable, please choose another.

If you try to create a character in Star Wars: The Old Republic, you may come across this error: Name unavailable, please choose another. This error means that another player…

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SWTOR Alt Codes in Character Names

Alt Codes are letters that have accents over them, and are usually used for non-English languages. For example, the name Sofía in Spanish has an accent over the i. Players…

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January SWTOR Events: Swoop Event Jan 11-18, Feast Event Jan 11 – Feb 1, Rakghoul Event Jan 25 – Feb 1

Feast of Prosperity Strange but true, we are getting another Feast of Prosperity re-run! Same rewards as last time though. January 11 – February 1, 2022 Guide: SWTOR Feast of…

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Sith Pureblood

Although the name “Sith” is now used by the order of Force users who call upon the dark side, the term originally referred to a Force-sensitive species of red-skinned humanoids….

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Rattataki

The pale-skinned Rattataki are made for battle. Centuries of constant warfare have weeded out the weak, shaping the remainder into proud, passionate, and deadly combatants. Even entertainment for this violent…

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How will gearing work in SWTOR 7.0? PTS Info

We finally have a first look at how gearing and end-game currency and materials might look like on the Star Wars: The Old Republic Test Server. There has been a…

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Kaggath Lore

I recently played the Sith Inquisitor story and was intrigued by the Kaggath, an ancient rite that is invoked during the final act of the Inquisitory class story. I wondered…

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Mirialan

Renowned in all corners of the galaxy for their spirituality and strong connection to the Force, the Mirialan endure rigorous mental and physical training rituals to become both formidable warriors…

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Human

Humans are the most common species across the entire galaxy, and the “default” species for players in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Human Classes You can play any type of…

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Cyborg

Cyborgs are very similar to humans in the Old Republic except they have received cybernetic implants that heighten their senses or give them extra-human capabilities. The character creator only allows…