Tag: PTS
Star Wars The Old Republic

The Golden Dupe – How to lose 150 Million Credits in The Old Republic

- by Xam Xam - Leave a Comment

Now here’s a story about how my character got a ‘golden glow’ in Star Wars The Old Republic. Shiny, right? It all started when I went to check out the Reputation Vendor on Dantooine after the 5.10.3 PTS was patched. Among an assortment of new additions to the vendor, I found this curious item, ‘Yarvok’s Gratitude’, which gave little away as to its purpose (or so I thought). Not being able to find the achievement, to get the item, listed among the other Dantooine Achievements (it’s hardly the only hidden achievement on Dantooine), I proceeded to test the dailies…Again… Then …

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Elsweyr

Elsweyr PvP Patch Note Highlights

- by Xam Xam

Here are all the relevant Elsweyr Patch Notes related specifically to PvP! You can read the full Patch Notes here. PvP Weapon Artifacts Volendrung has been unleashed on Cyrodiil in all campaigns! After picking up the weapon, your ability bar will swap out, stats will be adjusted and you’ll be the living embodiment of this ancient weapon!  This Artifact Weapon can be wielded by any player in Cyrodiil, and spawns in the world about 4-5 times a day. You must keep feeding the weapon Alliance Points (repairing structures or resurrecting other players doesn’t count) or else the power of the …

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Star Wars The Old Republic

Game Update 5.10 258 Crafted Gear Guide

- by Xam Xam

By Andynul and Xam Xam  Here’s a Guide to crafting the new 258 Gear. One of the main ways to get 258 Gear is via crafting (but is available through other means). Here is how you can go through the long process to craft your own set of 258 gear. Note 258 Weapons (Mainhands and Offhands) will not be available in Game Update 5.10. They will be released early next year in conjunction with new group content. Contents Basics 258 Gear Stats Mats Relics of Ossus Ossun Assembly Components Crafting Schematics Cybertech Biochem Armstech Artifice Synthweaving Armormech Basics In order …

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House Previews / Murkmire

Murkmire House Preview – Lakemire Xanmeer Manor

- by Xam Xam

Here is my preview of the new Lakemire Xanmeer Manor coming soon to Elder Scrolls Online. It can currently be viewed and purchased on the Murkmire and Update 20 PTS. Click on any image to enlarge it. Basics Location – Murkmire Style – Ancient Argonian House Type – Notable Home Cost – Unfurnished: Unknown Furnished: Unknown Loadscreen and Description An unknown Argonian master of water equipped this underwater XanmeerManor with its own submerged picture windows that gaze out into the depths of a lush Murkmire lake. Maps Manor Location in Murkmire  Map Screenshots Entrance Area Exterior View from the top of the Xanmeer Xanmeer Entrances There are three …

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House Previews / Murkmire

Enchanted Snow Globe Home Preview

- by Xam Xam

Here is my preview of the new ‘Enchanted Snow Globe Home’ coming soon to Elder Scrolls Online. It can currently be viewed and purchased on the Murkmire and Update 20 PTS. Basics Location – Eastmarch Style – Imperial House Type – Classic Home Cost – Unfurnished: Unknown Furnished: Unknown Loadscreen and Description This miniature Snow Globe Home, built with experimental diminution magic borrowed from the Tribunal, is tiny on the outside but expansive on the inside. Its eternally-festive gentle snowfall makes it feel even more magical. Maps Location – New Life Festival Tent – Eastmarch Exterior and Tower Interior – Main Hall Cellar Bedchamber Screenshots Entrance …

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Murkmire

Update 20 Cyrodiil Changes Guide

- by Xam Xam

There are a number of changes coming to Cyrodiil in Update 20. Here’s a detailed write-up of what’s happening with plenty of screenshots and maps! Click on any image to enlarge it! PTS Patch Notes Cyrodiil Destructible Bridges & Milegates   Bridges and Milegates in Cyrodiil can now be destroyed and repaired!   Each of these structures have three pieces with several stages of destruction for each. New UI icons have been added to the map which detail the current state of these structures, much like Keep status icons. These structures are permanently neutral, and can be damaged and repaired by …

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Elder Scrolls Online / Murkmire

Character Re-ordering on Character Select Screen coming in Update 20

- by Xam Xam

In Update 20, we’ll be able to reorder our characters on the character select screen however we see fit. All you have to do is select a character, then click on the arrows to move them up or down on the list. Finally, I can have all my Pact characters on top and my Dominion and Covenant characters on the bottom. For more details on Update 20 and the Mirkmire DLC, you can read my Murkmire and Update 20 PTS Patch Note Highlights article!

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Murkmire

Murkmire and Update 20 PTS Patch Note Highlights

- by Xam Xam

Here are some of the highlights from the Murkmire and Update 20 PTS Patch Notes! You can read the Patch Notes in full here. Murkmire DLC New Zone – Murkmire On the southernmost tip of Tamriel, far beyond the boundaries that separate the known from the uncharted, lies a lush coastal marsh—a region as beautiful as it is bizarre. Only the bravest travellers make the journey to Murkmire, and those that survive are forever changed. The mud-caked streets and alleyways of Lilmoth overflow with fresh-faced adventurers, intent on earning both fame and fortune in Tamriel’s most perilous wilds. Many who …

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Star Wars The Old Republic

Vandin Huttball PTS Participation Giveaway

- by Xam Xam

FINAL DATE FOR SCREENSHOT SUBMISSION IS THURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 12 PM CENTRAL. WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER.  Hey everyone! For this round of PTS Testing (Game Update 5.9.3), I have decided to do a giveaway! All you have to do send me a screenshot of your character inside the new Vandin Huttball Map for your chance to win some prizes! Prizes Grand Prize – 30-day Sub Time + 450 CC Runner-Up Prizes – Choice of 450 CC or Tawn Fawn Pet Code The number of runner-up prizes will depend on how many participants there are. To start with there will only be …

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News / Star Wars The Old Republic

Fall Road Map Overview and Summary

- by Xam Xam

Keith Kanneg the Lead Game Producer for Star Wars The Old Republic, has finally given us another Roadmap to gorge over! New Stories set on a new planet to explore, NIM GOTM, Guild QoL improvements and more! Let’s take a dive, shall we? Summary Summer of PvP New Story and Daily Area NIM GOTM New Tier of Gear Guild QoL Improvements Companion Returns Content Schedule Game Update 5.9.3 Game Update 5.10 PTS Beyond 2018 Summary Summer of PvP Update The new Vandin Huttball Warzone Map is currently on the PTS. They’re targeting mid to late September for the release of …

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