State Of The Old Republic Podcast: Recent Episodes

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State of the Old Republic (SOTOR) is a podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest news, events, and musings on Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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This week on the show, Broadsword held a livestream to talk about the first real details of 8.0. Classic SWTOR is coming. Well — sort of. I'll explain.

Game Update 7.9.1, Light and Shadow, is going live this week. I'll tell you about Galactic Season 11, some cool new additions coming to the Cartel Market, and a couple of Twitch Drops you don't want to miss.

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Today, we’re looking ahead to Legacy Reborn. It’s the biggest story beat SWTOR has delivered in years, and I’ll tell you about Khar Shian and some cool gameplay changes you’ll get to experience along the way.

I’ll also break down 7.9’s feature set: PvP Season 10 with its “Knight” theme, and a change to the Companion Window that’s small but with a surprisingly big impact.

I’ll also tell you about the upcoming Twitch Campaign, the latest Cartel Market additions, and more.

And finally, I'll tell you about the SWTOR sequel that never was - Star Wars: The New Republic.

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Today on the State of the Old Republic Podcast… we’ve reached the end of an era. Game Update 7.9 — Legacy Reborn — is almost here, and with it, the finale of the Legacy of the Sith storyline. It’s been a long trek: from Elom, to Ruhnuk, to Voss, Hutta, Ilum, and more. And now it’s taking us to a world steeped in ancient Sith history. We’re going to Khar Shian.

As they say, when one door closes, another door opens. As Legacy of the Sith ends, the next era is set to begin. I’ll share the first details about 8.0.

And finally, this week, I’ll give you an update on DirectX12, May the 4th, and everything else happening in the Old Republic.

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Joining me on the show today is Samantha Béart, the actor behind the likes of Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, and of course, Darth Nul in Star Wars: The Old Republic.

I’ll talk to her about what it was like bringing Darth Nul to life and some of her other projects, including It Takes a Village and a new game – Fading Echoes.

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This week on the show, there are seven days left in February, which means the February Developer Livestream should be on one of them. We just don’t know which one yet. While we wait to find out, I’ll recap the roadmap for 2026.

Also, this week, Moddable gear is one of SWTOR’s signature features, but does it still have a place in the game? I’ll explore the state of moddable gear.

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This week on the show SWTOR dropped a new patch — and while it looks like your standard bug‑fix update, there are a few changes hiding in there that are pretty impactful. I’ll have the details ahead.

Also, this week, I’ve talked about how adding a new Combat Style is a real possibility for Star Wars: The Old Republic. This week, I’m looking at something bigger: the idea of a brand‑new Class. Is it possible? Sure. But don’t hold your breath.

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This week, I’m diving deep into the Galactic Threads story in Star Wars: The Old Republic. It’s a tale with big ambitions, and I’ll be breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and the moments that really shine. From character arcs to gameplay integration, there’s plenty to unpack.

I explore the threads that tie this story together and why it all matters.

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This week on the show, we’re putting 2025 in the rear‑view mirror and breaking down everything SWTOR delivered — the highs, the lows, and whether it added up to a good year.

Then we shift gears and look ahead to 2026. I’ll walk through what’s on the horizon and share my early predictions for Game Update 8.0.

And finally, even though we have a roadmap for 2026, I’m exploring an alternate timeline — what this year might have looked like if the voice actors' strike had never happened.

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This week on the show, Keith Kanneg delivered is Q4 Executive Producer Letter and 2026 Roadmap. 2026 will be the end of Legacy of Sith, but will it be the beginning of a new expansion or the start of something else? I’ll explore the possibilities ahead.

Star Wars: The Old Republic turned 14 this year. I’ll share my earliest memory and tell you about some of the new rewards you can get this year.

Finally, I’ll tell you about Life Day, Twitch Drops, New Music Tracks, and more things happening in the Old Republic.

Referenced in this episode -

SWTOR Interview with Samantha Beart
Game Maker's Notebook Interview with Gordy Haab

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This week on the show, Game Update 7.8 Pursuit of Ruin goes live. I’ll tell you about Galactic Threads, The Wreckage on Dantooine, PvP Season 9, and everything else in this holiday update.

Also, this week, Galactic Season 9 has a couple of more months to go. I’ll give you an update on how my season is going. Spoiler alert - I’m all done. I’ll give you my thoughts on the flashpoints, rewards, and those enhancers.

Finally, this week, the Subscriber Login event has ended. I got everything I wanted out of it, and hopefully you did too.

In this episode, I referenced a post from Going Commando called Let's Talk About Czerka Combat Enhancers. Be sure to check it and all the great posts from Shintar!

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This week on the show, the developers held a livestream to talk about everything coming in 7.8, which includes the highly anticipated continuation of the Legacy of the Sith Story - Galactic Threads.

Also, this week, there is an amazing new Dynamic Encounters event coming to Dantooine. I’ll tell you all about how it works, and give you some hands-on impressions from my time on the PTS.

Finally, this week, December is often referred to as the time for giving and receiving. If you like getting stuff, there are lots of great rewards available in 7.8. Some you can get for free. Some you have to work for. And some you have to pay for. Oh, and did Keith Kanneg tell us we’ll be getting an expansion? I’ll have all the details ahead.

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This week on the show, Keith Kanneg gave us his Q3 Producer’s letter, and Eric Musco provided an update on a new Dynamic Encounter event coming in Game Update 7.8. I’ll tell you all about the event and where it will occur. Spoiler alert - Dantooine, they're on Dantooine.

Also this week, Galactic Threads, the next chapter in the Legacy of the Sith story, is finally ready for release. We’ll get to play it in 7.8. I’ve been trying to get some toons caught up on the story. I’ll talk about the challenges of getting a character from Origin Story to Galactic Threads.

And finally, this week, I’ll talk about some in-game updates, new cartel market items, my progress in Galactic Season 9, and something I learned about the Subscriber Event that I wish I had known before it started.

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This week on the show, there is a new Subscriber Event happening right now. I’ll tell you all about how it works, how long it runs, and what kinds of cool rewards you can get.

Also, this week, Galactic Season 9 is well underway. I’ll share my thoughts on running flashpoints, the new combat enhancers, and the rewards on offer this time around.

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This week on the show, Galactic Season 9 is inbound—and yes, Kai Zaiken needs our help testing his latest Flashpoint-enhancing concoctions. I’ll break down the wild buffs, the rewards, and some big upgrades to the Activity Finder that make running flashpoints better than ever.

Also coming your way, I’ve got an update on SWTOR’s most anticipated feature—story content. I’ll share when the next two chapters are coming, and what we can expect from the return of Date Nights.

And finally, Free-to-Play players rejoice - major accessibility changes are coming, plus a new Subscriber-only event packed with gameplay perks. I’ll also preview Feast of Prosperity rewards, Andor-inspired Cartel Market additions, more Character Modernizations, and everything else coming in 7.7.1.

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This week on the show – Game Update 7.6.1 is here and that means the start of Galactic Seasons 8 – Rising Powers. Get ready to go and run some Uprisings with a twist, thanks to everyone’s favorite galactic con-man – Kai Zaiken.

Also, this week, I’ll have an update on where things stand with Character modernization. Let’s just say it’s very much a work in progress, but we’ll soon be able to check out changes on the PTS.

And finally, if Galactic Seasons 8 weren’t enough to keep you busy, there is an abundance of other activities including – The Spring Abundance Festival, Dynamic Encounter Achievements, New skins for Bessie, and achievements for XR-53 Lair Boss.

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Art Modernization is a big part of 7.6. Tython, Korriban, and Ilum are looking great, but how about our characters? I’ll tell you about where we are with character modernization.

Dynamic Encounters, the Lair Boss, new augments, and a new Comlink UI are all coming in 7.6. Story is not. I’ll tell you about the new features in this Game Update.

Finally, this week, I’ll discuss Life Day, Cartel Mark additions and sales, and all of the other events happening in December.

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This week on the show, Broadsword held a livestream where they gave us a deluge of information on Game Update 7.6. I’ll tell you what’s up with the story, Dynamic Encounters, the Lair Boss, New augments, special mounts and so much more.

Art Modernizations have been limited to environments, but now they’re coming to characters. I’ll tell you all about how they’re changing.

Game Update 7.6 is coming in early December, but you can play most of it right now on the PTS. And you earn some cool rewards by doing it.

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This week on the show, I discuss the Q3 Producer’s letter, what was accomplished, and where I think the game might be headed in 2025.

Also this week I take a look at Galactic Seasons 7, how it’s going, and what the heck happened with Preeda the Butcher.

Finally, I talk about SWTOR coming to Mac, the Feast of Prosperity event, and say a few words about James Earl Jones.

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This week on the show – Galactic Seasons 7 is in full swing. I talk about the Bounty Event, the DvL Bosses, Season rewards, and more.

Season 7 wasn’t the only thing that dropped with 7.5.1. I have updates on the new Twitch Drop and Gearing Progression.

Finally this week, I look ahead to Game Update 7.6 and what we know.

This week on the show – Game Update 7.5.1 – The Greatest Bounty goes live on August 20th. It has Galactic Seasons 7, New Date Nights, and Changes to Gearing. I’ll tell you all about that and more.

Also, this week, SWTOR continues to move into the 21st century. This time with Twitch Drops. I’ll tell you about the cool new mount reward they're offering and how you can get it.

And speaking of cool mounts, there is a new limited-time bundle you can purchase. I’ll tell you what’s in it, how much it costs, and if I think it’s a good deal.

On this week's show, I'll preview Galactic Seasons 6, the Copero Stronghold, season rewards, Date Night with companions, and other things coming in Game Update 7.4.1 - Building a Foundation.

A new rewards track called Ancient Armaments is getting added to the Daily Login calendar rotation. I’ll tell you what we’ll be getting from it – Spoiler Alert – its weapons and armor.

Transfers to Shae Vizla are opening with 7.4.1. I'll review the special rules regarding transfers to this server.

This week on the show, we’re going back to Copero, and we might not leave. Don’t worry, we’ll still be alive. I’ll explain what I mean.

Also, this week, Date Night is coming to the Old Republic. I’ll tell you all about these special repeatable missions.

Finally, this week, I’ll tell you about PvP Season 5, Game Update 7.5, and the big Cartel Market Sale happening right now.

This week on the show – things may seem quiet in the game right now, but we’re about to go on information overload as Broadsword gets ready to host a live stream for Game Update 7.4.1.

If you want to play on the new Shae Vizla you have to create a brand new character and start the game from scratch. Well, that’s all about change. Broadsword is opening up transfers.

And finally, If you’ve ever struggled to find all of those datacrons, lore objects, and other secrets that are hiding in the galaxy, I want to tell you about a cool map project created by SWTORISTA and a player named Zahk.

This week on the show, Game Update 7.4 – Chains in the Dark is now live. I’ll talk a little about the story, Kessen’s Landing, and the new gear grind.

Also, this week, Star Wars: The Old Republic turns 12. I’ll talk about what that means, what kind of year the game had, and where it might be headed in 2024.

And finally, this week Galactic Seasons Five is winding down. I finished it a few weeks ago, and I’ll share my thoughts on this latest season.

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.

Have you ever walked into a Stronghold, looked around and thought - Chairs, chairs everywhere. Well, that’s about to change in Game Update 5.8. The Conquest revamp is here. I’ll have the details for you just ahead.

Also this week, I continue my story project as I head to the Capital of the Republic, the city planet of Coruscant.

This week the Winter/Spring Roadmap of 2018 has arrived. I’ll breakdown everything that’s coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic in March and April.

The traitor storyline concludes in Game Update 5.9. What has two thumbs and predicted we were going back to Nathema? Spoiler alert - this guy.

BioWare is running a Share the Love Promotion. Time is running out on it, but I’ll tell you what it’s all about.

I'm down in the U.S. Virgin Islands this week, but I wanted to get a show out to you. It's a little abbreviated, but with it being Valentines and the fact that the good weather and margarita's have put me in a great mood, I wanted to take a few minutes and "get all mushy" on why I love Star Wars: The Old Republic.

On the show this week, BioWare held a short Live Stream where they talked about Game Update 5.7 and the upcoming Roadmap. I’ll tell you what Eric and Charles had to say.

Is SWTOR Dying? Yeah, I’m going there and I’ll give you my thoughts on this highly debated topic.

Game Update 5.7 is live. You already know what’s in it, but that’s not stopping me from reviewing the patch notes.

And finally this week, I’ll continue my Story Project by talking about the dark and foreboding planet of Dromund Kaas.

We're two weeks into the New Year and we finally have some news for Star Wars: The Old Republic. Game Update 5.7 is coming, and I’ll tell you what’s in it.

While new content is sparse, I dive into old content as I search for the Holy Grail for altoholics. Playing all eight class stories as if it were one big story. I’ll have details on my journey thus far.

Finally this week, I’ve been spending a lot of time in the new Yavin IV Warzone. I’ll give you some tips on how you can single-handedly turn the tide and win the day.

This week I take a look back at 2017 and discuss if it was a good year or bad year for Star Wars: The Old Republic.

This week Game Update 5.6.1 went live. I talk about the Yavin IV Warzone, and changes to the Copero Flashpoint.

Star Wars: The Old Republic turned six. I tell you about the gifts both new and old that you can get. Also, Life Day celebrations have begun. It’s time to break out the Hoth Parkas because you can’t walk two feet without getting pelted with snow.

Finally this week, I give you my spoiler-free thoughts on The Last Jedi. ‘Nuff said.

This week I’m joined by The SWTOR Guy to talk about the state of the economy, Star Wars: The Old Republic’s 6th Anniversary, and Star Wars in General.

If you’ve been struggling with the Copero Flashpoint, I have some good news for you. The fix is in.

Finally this week Rian Johnson revealed if his new trilogy will center around the Old Republic. I’ll tell you what he said later in the show.

This week Game Update 5.6 went live and with it came an undocumented feature. For a brief moment, it was Credits for Nothin’ and Gifts for free. I’ll tell what you happened and what the impact could mean for the game’s economy.

Exploits aside Game Update 5.6 had plenty of features that were working as intended. I’ll give you my thoughts on the Activities Window, Unassembled Components, Legacy Credits, and the Copero Flashpoint.

A Traitor Among this Chiss is next chapter in the Iokath story. I’ll talk about what we learned, and speculate on where we might be headed next. Warning - Spoilers ahead.

This week Game Update 5.6 goes live. The patch notes are up, and I’ll review all of the changes coming in this update.

One of the big features is the Activity Window. It's group finder meets Galactic Command and a whole lot more.

As of 5.6 the classes are now balanced. I’ll tell you how to throw it all out of whack with shiny new Augments.

Game Update 5.6 is almost here. I’ll cover some of the features coming in this update, and some of the features not coming in this update. I’m looking at you new Warzone.

Unassembled Components will now be legacy-wide. That’s not the only change happening to UCs. I’ll have the details on what's changing.

The Master’s Datacron is a new level 70 boost coming in 5.6. I’ll tell you how much it costs and how it works.

Conquest returned last week. I’ll talk about how the United Forces impacted strongholds, decorations, and the Conquest bonus.

This week I review the United Forces Campaign. I look at what's the same and what's different, and who are the early winners and losers.

Now that the servers have merged is time for 8v8 ranked PvP to return?

Rian Johnson is working on a new Star Wars Trilogy. Could he be taking us to the Old Republic?

The United Forces Campaign goes live this week. I'll tell you everything you need to know, and what you can expect when the servers come up on November 8th.

Blizzard Entertainment announced a Classic Server for World of Warcraft. Does SWTOR need a classic server? I'll share my thoughts on the subject.

This week the North American servers were consolidated to the East Coast, I talk about reactions and the impact of this move.

BioWare announced changes to character slots for The United Forces Campaign. Good news, we're getting more.

The long-awaited Utility Changes are on the way for Game Update 5.6. BioWare released the full list of changes this week.

Finally this week, BioWare is celebrating Knights of the Old Republic by giving away the Shadow of Revan expansion. I’ll tell you how can get it, and I’ll talk about one of KOTOR’s most iconic characters.

This week on the show I cover the New York Cantina Tour and Game Update 5.5. Also, as a way of saying thank you, I'm giving away some Cartel Coins. I'll give you the details on how you can get them in the show.

The Autumn Roadmap has finally arrived. I break down everything that's coming and tell you when you can expect it all to happen.

Also, the United Force Campaign (i.e., Server Merges) is happening in November. I explain everything and how it might affect you.

Listen my children and you shall hear, news about SWTOR is very near. The Roadmap is coming, the roadmap is coming.

Class Changes are happening Game Update 5.5 and they’re happening in 5.6, but when all is said and done, will the classes be balanced?

With a renewed focus on group activities, I asked players what motivates them to run group content. I’ll share the results later in the show.

The remainder of this year promises more story and companions. I’ll discuss how BioWare plans to deliver story, and which Companions I’d like to see back.

Special thanks to Bad Feeling Podcast for letting me use some clips from their recent live stream with Eric Musco and Charles Boyd!

As we wait for an update to the SWTOR roadmap, I take look at the state of the old Roadmap.

Also this week, I reached out to players to see what approach they take when creating new characters. I discuss the results in the show.

Finally, many of our beloved companions remain MIA. I'll review just who is missing and I have a special tribute to the latest companion who chose to leave the fold.

This week I'm excited to announce that I'm now officially part of the Star Wars: The Old Republic Influencer Program. I'll talk about what it is, what it's not and what it means for you. Also this week I unlocked the Umbara stronghold. I'll tell you all about this mobile home. Daily areas are still rewarding massive CXP. I'll tell you how long that will last, and future plans for CXP events.

This week I talk about server issues, Game Update 5.4, and the Crisis on Umbara story. Warning it's full of spoilers.

Game Update 5.4 goes live on August 22nd. I recap some of the features coming in this next patch. Also this week I take a look at the state of the Dark vs. Light system. Finally, I talk about melee classes, the Darth Hexid companion, and trying to stay spoiler-free for Crisis on Umbara.

This week the State of the Old Republic Podcast turns one (Yay for me!) To celebrate I present to you a regular old show where I talk about upcoming changes to Unassembled Components. I also talk more about server merges. I take a look at the state of Conquest. Finally, I discuss the potential return of Darth Malgus.

This week I'm joined by special guest Shintar. We talk about her blog, Going Commando, and her popular video series Pugging with Shintar.

We also discuss a variety of topics including changes to Unassembled Components and Bolster, Master Mode Ops drops, the Umbara Stronghold, Legacy wide currency, and server merges.

This week Keith Kanneg revealed details on Game Update 5.4. I’ll review what to expect from Crisis on Umbara.

The focus on group content has some people asking if Star Wars: The Old Republic is still a solo friendly game. Of course, it is and I’ll tell you why.

The second Galactic Command event just concluded. I thought now would be a great time to give an update on the State of Galactic Command.

Finally this week I’ll talk about the latest cartel packs, drop rates of items, and once again ask and answer the question what’s a good amount of credits to have in this game.

This week I'm joined by special guest Swtorista as she and I discuss her famous SWTOR Academy. We also talk about the Manaan Stronghold, the Aivela and Esne fight, and we share our thoughts on the recent Tunings, Crystals, and legacy weapons.

This week Game Update 5.3 goes live. I review the patch notes and give you details on the new stronghold, Ops boss, and class changes.

Mercenaries and Commandos are among the disciplines getting nerfed. For those of you sticking with those after 5.3, I’ve got some advice to help ensure these are the last of our nerfs.

Do you use legacy weapons to add crystals and tuning to your individual characters collections? Well, those days may be over.

Finally, Galactic Starfighter was the topic of the week on the forums. I share my thoughts on what I think needs to be changed.

This week, things boiled over on the forums as a post about Valkorian's master plan clashed with another topic about feedback and criticism. I'll talk about why you don't need to storm the castle to provide negative feedback.

Also this week Game Update 5.3 goes live on July 11th. I'll talk about what we know is coming in this update. Finally this week, Bolster was the big topic on the forum. I'll share my thoughts on whether it's too high, too low, or needed at all.

This week Bad Feeling Podcast did an interview with Keith Kanneg. I'll share my thoughts on what Keith had to say about planning the roadmap, server merges, and class balance.

Also this week, SWTOR's main forum topic was Feedback. I'll discuss what Eric, Keith, and Charles had to say about it.

This week I talk about the Nightlife Event, Bioware's class balance philosophy, Arsenal/Gunnery nerfs, Master mode Ops loot, and a variety of other topics.

This week I review the patch notes for Game Update 5.2.2. I talk about server merges and the first round of class changes. I also discuss returning versus new companions. Finally this week I talk about a commonly asked question, "Do the developers play SWTOR?"

The Summer of SWTOR begins on June 13th. I'll recap some of the features coming in Game Update 5.2.2. Also this week, I talk about Keith's responses to feedback on the Roadmap. Finally this week, I talk about Cartel Market Certificates and what can be done about them.

Only two topics this week, the Producer's Roadmap and more newbie PvP Tips. Also, a reminder that Corellian Run Radio is holding a writing contest. Check out their site for details.

This week I give an update on the Producer's Roadmap, talk about the possibility of a Manaan Stronghold, discuss premade groups in PvP, and talk about min/maxing Tier 4.

This week I discuss changes to Cartel packs, weapons in the Outfit Designer, and features coming in Game Update 5.2.2.

This week I talk about my journey into PvP. I also take a look at some interesting data-mined information. Finally this week, I took a break from Galactic Command to complete my datacron achievement.

For more information on this episode be sure to visit http://sotorpodcast.com

This week I talk about the current state of loot dropped in Veteran and Master Mode Operations. Also, say what you will about Galactic Command, but it's gotten me out of my comfort zone and into PvP and GSF.

Finally this week, I share my thoughts on what I'd like to see in the Producer's Roadmap.

Game Update 5.2 went live this week. I'll give you my thoughts on the story (spoiler free), the new daily area, Tyth and more.

This week I talk about Star Wars Celebration and the amazing Cantina Tour put on by BioWare. Also, a beloved character from the Old Republic almost became canon. I'll talk about who it was.

This week I talk about the delay to Game Update 5.2, the developer live stream, and rumors about KOTOR.

Game Update 5.2 releases on April 11th. This week I recap all of the features and changes coming in this update.

It's a slow news week for SWTOR so I give you some tips for surviving Star Wars: Celebration Orlando. I do talk some SWTOR as look at accessing Iokath in 5.2, and I talk about the state of Courting gifts for romance companions.

After leveling seven toons from 65 to 70 this weekend, I examine if Knights of the Eternal Throne is alt. friendly. Also this week, a player named SWTOR Vega wrote and excellent guide to making credits in KOTET. I review some of his tips and relate it to my own experience playing the GTN.

SWTOR Vega's guide can be found here - https://www.swtorista.com/SWTOR_VEGA_Building_Wealth_in_SWTOR_Guide_for_5_KOTET.pdf

This week I talk about some CXP nerfs to Galactic Command content and the direct sale of the Unstable Arbiter's Lightsaber. I also talk about a leveling experiment I did to see how close I could emulate the leveling experience that existed at launch.

This week I talk about Galactic Command changes coming in Game Update 5.2. This includes new Tier 4 gear, changes to loot crates, and boss drops from Operations.

Additionally, I talk about a recent change to the Victorious Pioneer's armor set, and I share my thoughts on Taris as part of the new Star Wars canon.

This week I talk about my journey through Galactic Command as I reach rank 300. I also talk about the possibility of new command ranks in Game Update 5.2, and I discuss the current state of leveling in The Old Republic.

This week I talk about the Galactic Command CXP event and my race from Tier 1 to Tier 3. Now that I've received all my Tier 1 and Tier 2 crates I share my thoughts on RNG loot.

This week I talk about the recent CXP changes, how to apply for the Game Update 5.2 PTS, and I do a deep-dive on Chapter IV - Where Dreams Die.

This week I talk about the new Operation, story line and daily area coming in Game Update 5.2. I also continue my Knights of the Eternal Throne chapter deep dives with Chapter III - Dark Reunions.

This week Game Update 5.1 goes live and with it comes major changes to Galactic Command. I discuss the good and bad of the Galactic Command changes. I also talk about an article from Massively OP on the idea of a 'new adversary' for future SWTOR stories.

This week I discuss the BioWare's official response to the Fractured Uprising bug. I examine the origins of the Hammerhead Corvettes in Rogue One. Finally, I continue my Knights of the Eternal Throne deep dive with Chapter II - Run for the Shadows.

This week I talk about the producer's live stream held on January 5th. I also start my Knights of the Eternal Throne story deep dive with Chapter I - Wrath and Ruin.

This week I take look back that year SWTOR had in 2016. Also, I talk about the passing of Carrie Fisher and how fans honored her in the Old Republic.

Star Wars: The Old Republic celebrates its 5-year anniversary. I look back at the months leading up to and following its release. I also look at group content and talk about why it's needed in SWTOR.

This week I cover the changes coming to Galactic Command in Game Update 5.1. I also share some spoiler-free thoughts on Rogue One.

This week I cover the latest Producer's Livestream, give further thoughts on Galactic Command, and get into the Knights of the Eternal Throne Story.

Knights of the Eternal Throne finally launches. I give you my spoiler-free thoughts on the story. I also give you my initial impression of Galactic Command, Uprisings, and Crew Skills.

This week I look at the new teaser trailer, the story live stream, A Mother's Hope by Drew Karpyshyn. I also talk companion and command crates, and I give you my final thoughts on Knights of the Eternal Throne.

This week I talk more about Uprisings, give advice for spending comms, and I take a look at some of the class changes for Knights of the Eternal Throne.

This week I talk about repeatable story chapters coming in Knights of the Eternal Throne, and which chapters I like and which ones I don't.

This week I talk about conversion rates for Comms and Crystals. I also talk about crafting gear in Knights of the Eternal Throne, and I give you details on the new 4-man content, Uprisings.

This week I talk about game update 4.7.3, the fallout from the Galactic Command System announcements, and details on the new Dark v. Light system.

This week I cover details on the new Galactic Command System coming in Knights of the Eternal Throne.

This week I review the Knights of the Eternal Throne cinematic and go over all the details for the expansion revealed on October 7th.

This week I examine the teaser for the KotET cinematic, talk about what to expect from the New York Cantina tour, and I take look back at KotFE.

This week I take to the forums and look at what Eric Musco has to say about stats on crystals, class weapons in Knights of the Eternal Throne, and the possibility of advanced class swapping in the next expansion.

Also in this episode, I talk about a Flashpoint interview that Shintar from Going Commando did with lead designer Michael Backus.

This week I share some thoughts on what Eric Musco had to say about communication and I review the HK-55 chapter, The Shroud of Memory.

Episode 5 was originally recorded on September 14, 2016.

This week I take a look at some data-mined information for Knights of the Eternal Throne. Bioware released five music tracks from the game. I talk about the Victorious Pioneer's Armor Set. Finally, I explore the possibility of a new class in Knights of the Eternal Throne.

This week I talk about the HK-55 Bonus Chapter, A call for playtesters by BioWare, Leaked music for Knights of the Eternal Throne, and the Dark v. Light event.

This week we talk about the early release of Game Update 4.7, the Producer's Live Stream, and we review Chapter XVI: The Battle of Odessen.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the State Of The Old Republic Podcast (SOTOR). In this first episode, we cover the latest new surrounding SWTOR. This includes information on the upcoming Knights of the Eternal Throne expansion, the New Pack Opening Experience coming in Game Update 4.7.

For the topic of the week we speculate on our character's connection to Emperor Valkorain. Is there more than meets the eye here?