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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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We are the podcast for the guild SAINTS 3G which is a Christian Gaming Guild. It is our goal to get the word out about our guild and that more Christian gamers will find us and become part of our community.
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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, Ga…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 wit…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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,…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 t…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 Ga…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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. …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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.…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 ab…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 fro…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 currencie…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 ar…
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Episode 119: The State of the Old Republic
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25:47Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 wa…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Episode 117: Legacy of the Sith - Delayed!
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25:43Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Episode 116: Legacy of the Sith - People and Places!
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21:54Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 R…
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Episode 114: Weapons in Outfitter - 'Nuff Said!
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27:18Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 Oper…
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Episode 112: This is Where the Grind Begins
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23:05Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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.…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 Sha…
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Episode 109: SWTOR 2020 - A Year in Review
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33:06Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 BalmorraBy Ted
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 wha…
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Episode 105: Yes, Virginia, There is a State of the Old Republic!
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27:43Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 sha…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Episode 103: I'm Sorry, Earth is Closed Today!
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32:48Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 Ma…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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.By Ted
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 comin…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 Upda…
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Episode 97: Dantooine. They're on Dantooine.
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11:49Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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. List…
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Episode 96: The Road to Celebration with SWTORISTA!
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49:12Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 tal…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 fo…
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Episode 94: The Hive Queen and Other Bugs!
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26:08Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 wi…
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Episode 93: The Magical Mystery Tour of 2019
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22:09Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 …
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 so…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 upd…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 Pax…
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Episode 89: Guild Leveling, Perks, and Conquest - Oh My!
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25:36Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 Upda…
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Have a question for comment about the Show? Send me a text! 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 t…
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