The Fanatical Swordsman

I bet some people have wondered where all of my articles on SWTOR have been! I have been super busy in real life, so I have been keeping my commitments on TORWars and Corellian Run, but I have not been posting much over here. I meant to start doing a Rant ‘N Rave every week, but I let that go to the wayside, unfortunately. I will pick that back up at some point, or perhaps not be so strict on the once-per-week thing.

Anyway, for now, I would refer you to my recent articles on TORWars.com on my Smuggler Weekly Column and on Corellian Run Radio on my PvP column, Tactical Strike.

I have written a ton of articles over on TORWars since my last update here. Here is a list of the new posts:

• In Defense of the Gunslinger
  Argues against the haters that the Gunslinger is useful in PvP.
• We Gotcha Covered
  All about the Cover system. How-to’s and what-for’s are given.
• A Video Is Worth 20 Pictures (or 20,000 Words)
  The same video I posted on my site here, complete with notes.
• Sabotage and Treachery
  All about the Saboteur talent tree for Gunslingers.
• We Got Us Some Crime To Be Done
  Essentially, this is a huge “Why I love Smugglers” post.
• Passive Aggression
  Compares the Passive Skills obtained by the Gunslinger and the Scoundrel at level 10 upon picking their advanced class.
• Hanging On By A Thread
  My top 5 forum threads relating to Smugglers.
• Long Awaited News
  Talks speculatively about the changes coming in Patch 1.4 to the Scoundrel and the Gunslinger classes.
• Dirty Words, Fightin’ Words
  All about the Dirty Fighting talent tree for Gunslingers.
• Delusions of Grandeur
  World PvP tips, both serious and amusing roleplay-style
• How Can We Be Sure, U-Unless We Question It?
  Talks from experience of the changes that came in Patch 1.4
• She’s Not Pretty, But She’s Fast
  Talks about my favorite ship, the XS Freighter
• Shooting With My Eyes Closed
  A bunch of random thoughts on my Scoundrel, the class story, HK-51, and mini-games that fit with the Smuggler.
• “Free” Is In The Eyes Of The Beholder
  All about the awesome things you can do with your Smuggler in Free-to-Play land!
• ‘Cause Every Girl’s Crazy ‘Bout A Sharpshootin’ Man
  All about the Sharpshooter talent tree for Gunslingers.

My Tactical Strike column on Corellian Run has also had a number of articles, and here are the links!

• Five Tips to Improve Your Teamwork
  Learn about objectives, situational awareness, support skills, and more!
• Free-To-Play Conjectures
  Read about my speculation of what PvP-related Free-To-Play changes would entail. Written after the initial announcement of f2p.
• Special Holo
  Watch my Sentinel in PvP. The same video as I posted on this site here.
• Situational Awareness – Part 1
  Read about an important skill that is often neglected!
• Situational Awareness – Part 2
  Read part 2 of my explanation of this important skill!
• PvP, Secondary Stats, and You – Healer/DPS Edition
  All about stats! For healers and DPS only.
• PvP, Secondary Stats, and You – Tank Edition
  All about stats, part 2! For tanks and sturdy DPS only.
• Special Edition – PvP News
  Regarding a bunch PvP news that dropped all at once.
• Opinions On PvP Gear As A Game Mechanic
  Very strong words on Gear as a required game mechanic.
• Types of PvPers
  A humorous look at the various types of players that frequent warzones.
• Special Holo – How To Guard Objectives in PvP
  The same video I posted on this site here.
• PvP Roles
  A serious look at the various roles in organized Ranked PvP.
• Advanced Class Spotlight – Sentinels and Marauders
  All about using Sentinels and Marauders in Ranked PvP.
• Opinions on PvP Changes…Or Lack Thereof
  I voice my frustrations with the glacial pace that Bioware adds PvP content to SWTOR.
• The Free-To-Play Revolution
  All about the actual PvP changes coming with Free-To-Play
• Special Edition – October PvP News
  A quick post about new PvP content coming soon!
• COMING SOON: Advanced Class Spotlight – Commandos and Mercenaries
  All about using Commandos and Mercenaries in Ranked PvP.

Wow, looking at this, I have been busy on those other sites without updating this one! Be sure to follow my twitter @Geldarion, and follow @corellianrun and @torwars for more great articles, both by me and other talented writers!