Ilum is one of two areas created purely for world PVP. Swtor’s initial foray into this area of gameplay was a bit bumpy, but after the 1.1 patch, the area has become much more stable. This commentary will show viewers the basics of Ilum as well as some neat little tricks to ensure a fun gaming experience!

If you have ever played an MMO before, then you’ve probably become familiar with the genre’s terminology. Things like AOE, cleave, and LOS are just standard vocabulary to MMO players, but Star Wars: The Old Republic isn’t just your standard MMO.

With Pre-Orders speculated to be over a million, SWTOR’s launch is going to be huge. However, not everyone coming to SWTOR is going to be your average gamer. The Old Republic is actually expected to pull in many first time MMO players; players that will be completely unfamiliar with many of the terms and concepts that are MMO norms. That is why veterans that are coming to SWTOR need to realize that they have certain responsibilities. We are going to be the teachers in SWTOR. If we want to help the game be successful, and want people to enjoy a positive community, we have to help our fellow players understand things instead of trolling or bashing.

According to Amazon, on November 16th, the book titled “The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic” is going to be available. With the release coming next month, this would be just what the rabid fan might need to tide them over until Early Access begins.

From the Publisher:
Star Wars fans the world over are buzzing in anticipation of what promises to be a defining moment in the history of multiplayer online gaming: the release of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The game follows the escalating war between the Jedi and the Sith thousands of years before the events of the Star Wars films, and its innovative design allows players to choose sides and help shape the history of the galaxy. This gorgeous, full-color volume features the detailed art behind this highly anticipated release from BioWare and LucasArts. With character sketches, interviews, and artwork featuring the game s new weapons, starships, and previously unexplored worlds, The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic is the ultimate chronicle of the newest Star Wars experience.

About the Authors:
Frank Parisi is an editor at Lucasfilm, Ltd. He was the co-author of The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, editor of Star Wars Insider magazine, project editor of The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and has contributed numerous articles to GamePro and ALARM magazines.

Daniel Erickson is writing director for BioWare’s Austin, Texas studio. He began his gaming career as an intern with Next Generation magazine and is currently lead writer for Star Wars: The Old Republic.