SWTOR Leveling Guide - Fastest Way to Reach Level 50

Do you want to know how to reach level 50 in SWTOR as soon as possible? Well, even if this post isn't exactly a step-by-step SWTOR leveling guide, you will surely find here a few bits of valuable information that will help you level a lot more faster. By the time you have finished reading this article, you'll know what you have to do.

Probably just like yourself, no matter what MMO I play, my number one goal is to hit the level cap as quickly as possible, and have my character ready for end-game PvP and raiding. Needless to say, I have the same goal for Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Leveling in SWTOR isn't too difficult, but just as in almost any other MMO, it's the same long and tedious process. Although Bioware has given a very neat storyline to each class, which also gives the game a very catchy atmosphere, if you get caught by it, it will take you a lot of time to reach level 50.

Ok, so let's see...

What's the Fastest Way to Level Up in SWTOR?

Not surprisingly, it's questing (or completing missions, to put it in SWTOR terms). And SWTOR quests don't have a high level of difficulty, in general, featuring quite a distinctive central leveling path. But there are always hidden objectives that can take a lot of time to discover, and shortcuts that can make your leveling process much easier and bring you a high XP rating. That's when a SWTOR leveling guide comes in.

Plus, if you know how to alternate your questing sessions with warzones and flashpoints sessions, you will also be able to keep a peaked XP rating. This aspect is also covered excellently by a SWTOR leveling guide I've been using.

SWTOR Fast Leveling Tips

Knowing questing shortcuts or the exact location of certain quest bosses or objectives isn't enough though, to have a quick progression in Star Wars: The Old Republic. There are also a few rules that I've learned by using a SWTOR leveling guide, that I'm going to share here.

1. If you want fast leveling, skip all the NPC talking in each quest. Pressing "space" allows you to do that. Sadly, I wasn't able to find out about the "skip-talking" command only on my second day of SWTOR. Every time I asked about it in the game chat, the trolls that were everywhere, gave me only erroneous advice, like: "Press ALT + F4, that'll do!"

2. Enable area loot. Looting a large pack of corpses one by one will considerably slow you down.

3. Choose an AoE specialization for leveling.

4. Although most classes have at least one basic healing ability, it's always a good idea to have medpacks with you. Dying after you have cleared a cave full of mobs, right before you complete your objective really sucks, and doing it over and over again will surely slow you down.

Now, to level fast in SWTOR isn't that difficult. But in order to do that, it's best to know exactly where to go and what to do, when to join a warzone or a flashpoint, and what quests to complete, especially in flashpoints.

A SWTOR leveling guide can be a lot of help. You will find more details about the best one of them, only a click away.

Click here: SWTOR Leveling Guide.

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Exclusive Halo Reach Multiplayer Tips That Work!

Many of you have probably read tons of guides that are supposed to teach you how to get better at the multiplayer in Halo Reach. However, there are a few things that those guides don't tell you that are actually extremely important to your multiplayer performance. If you want to find out how you can get an edge over other players easily, please continue reading.

First of all, the flag that you can pick up when playing capture the flag mode is an extremely deadly close range weapon. In fact, the flag is a one hit melee kill! That means, if timed correctly, that as the flag carrier you have an advantage over almost any other weapon in close quarters.

If you're the kind of player that has always avoided the flag because you think it makes you defenseless, you should definitely take a crack at using the flag in combat.

Another thing that I see players ignoring all the time is the active camo armor ability. The reason why most people ignore this extremely powerful ability is because they aren't aware of its true power.

Since it doesn't allow you to stay fully invisible while moving, it's important to make sure that no enemies can see you while you move into position.

A great tactic to practice is to take a stealthy route to the enemy base and then activate your camo once you've infiltrated it. The most important thing in making this technique work is to move after each kill so that the enemy team can't discover your location.

If you're new to Halo Reach, you should definitely practice placing your shots. This may seem completely elementary but its way more important than most people think. Being accurate with your shots is way more effective than just shooting an enemy wherever you can. The best areas to aim for are the upper chest and head, especially when using a sniper rifle or DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle).

If you're engaged in vehicle combat, it's extremely important to keep your chaingun spinning even if you aren't shooting. The reason why this is so important is because the chaingun on warthogs and other vehicles need to charge up for about a second before they can start shooting.

If you stop firing for a few seconds, you will have to charge your chaingun back up again. However, if you pulse the trigger between bursts of fire, you won't ever have to recharge.

This article was written by Forest Byrd who is the top author for a new and unique video game blog that features constant updates, gameplay videos with commentary, a complete list of the Halo Reach ranks and the largest chronological look at the Mario Games!

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Dominate Halo Reach: 5 Simple Tips to Improving Your Game

Here are a few useful and easy tips to get you started on the path to Halo Reach Multiplayer Domination:

Shot Placement: There's a very common misconception out there that you should always be aiming for your opponent's head and that they will die faster when your shot grouping is focused above the shoulders. This is only partially true. When your opponents shield has yet to "pop", it does not matter where your shots are placed. You could hit your opponent in the pinky finger and it will do the same amount of damage as a shot to the center of his facemask will do. However, once the shield pops, then the head is key. One shot with the DMR, Pistol, or a couple of bullets with any weapon really will finish them off. So, the idea is to initially aim for the largest target there is, the chest. This way, once the shield pops, it's an easy shot to the head and you're off to the next victim.
Use Your Armor Well and Use it Often: There are a few maps where a certain armor type offers a real strategic advantage over the other armor types. For example, Sword Base. I always use the Jet Pack here. I started doing it, because I like to get to the shotgun first after initial spawn, and I get it in virtually every game on Sword Base. Also, you can move from level to level very easily with the Jet Pack and often have wide open grenade possibilities. What is most important is that you are comfortable with the armor ability you are using. Often, there is no real advantage from one armor type to another. It's really about how you use it and that you use it. Armor is far too important a tool to be sitting in the box. Lastly, where there may be no obvious advantage from one armor type to another. A chosen armor type on the wrong map can be a disadvantage. For example, on most indoor maps, the Jet Pack can be fairly useless. These maps are more catered to the fast (Sprint), furious (Armor Lock) and the cunning (Hologram/Active Camo).
Situational Weapons: Don't bring a knife to a gun fight, but most definitely do bring a knife to a dark room filled with opponents. Always pay attention that you are bringing the right weapon to the right situation. For example, if your running with the DMR and the Assault Rifle, have your DMR as primary for areas of long sight lines, but when you are heading into close quarters, switch to the Assault Rifle. Watch where you are and where you are going. If you are heading out into open space, get that DMR ready. Also, know which grenade you have active. If you are heading into a room, or into blind corners, have the Plasma Grenade active and be ready to stick the next croucher. And with open areas, the Frag Grenade is a better option where bounce shots and bank shots are more effective.
Don't Stop Moving Unless You're Crouching: If you stop moving in this game you will die. There are constantly snipers and adept shooters just looking for some dude standing still. If you stop moving, crouch. If you slow down, crouch. And if you crouch, never do it when you are open from any sniper angle. Crouch in rooms or behind walls, or in places where you can zoom and shoot accurately, but where your opponents don't have a good shot on you.
Practice and Warm-Up Offline: Use the additional game modes on Halo Reach to complete Daily Challenges, warm up, practice and cool your nerves. My favorite additional game mode in Reach is Firefight Matchmaking (specifically Score Attack). Check the Daily Challenges to see if they include Firefight modules and get yourself some easy credits. Score Attack is a great place to get a quick warm up in before entering the vicious, fast-paced Multiplayer realm. Another great tactic is to take a break from Multiplayer and re-focus with some Firefight. The easier, more predictable game play can be just what you need to cool your nerves and get back to dominating. Lastly, this is the best place to up your weapon and armor know-how. If there is a weapon armor type you want to become more proficient with, Score Attack is the place to do it. Play a few games with a particular Load Out and see what you can bring to your Multiplayer Game.

These are some basic tips to get you on the right track to Halo Reach Multiplayer Domination. I have created Halo Reach Multiplayer Tips site that includes more information on how to really change your game and start putting the competition to sleep!

I hope you found these tips helpful and wish you happy gaming! -Andrew

Andrew Sutherland is a Halo Reach enthusiast who counts playing Halo Reach Multiplayer among one of his favorite hobbies. He is the creator of http://www.squidoo.com/halo-reach-multiplayer-tips. This fun and informative website contains great tips on improving your Halo Reach performance, thereby increasing your enjoyment of one of the greatest XBox360 games of all time.

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Tired of Sucking At Halo Reach Multiplayer? Me Too!

I like to win. I do not like to lose, and I certainly don't like to be the weakest player on my team (win or lose). I've been playing Halo forever. I got the first Halo along with the Xbox when it launched. It's really the only game series I've stayed devoted to. Yeah... Halo, Halo 2, Halo3, Halo Wars, ODST and Reach. I thought that because I have been playing Halo for so long, that I should be better. I wanted to be better. I got sick of being "pwned" at Reach Multiplayer.

I have finished the campaign on Legendary on most of these games, and one would think it would give me a good chance in the Multiplayer realm. Not true. Oh man, not true at all. The truth is that Multiplayer is a whole different ball game. Different moves, different skills, different tactics, totally different game. Anyway, I played Reach Multiplayer enough to get myself up to mediocre skill, but that's not enough when you go up against good players. You need to be patient. You need to be stealthy and sneaky. You literally need to put yourself in the game and think about how you would survive and thrive if you were there.

Stop dying! I am learning that sometimes the best offense is a good defense. It's important to know when you cannot win a battle and how to live to fight another day. This is where armor types come in to play. I usually use Sprint. If I am in a situation where I am dying a bit too fast to survive a battle, I run away. I run away like a little baby. I go hide in a corner and crouch and disappear and recharge the shields. Then I go hunting. I find another foe and engage them. It's all about knowing when you are beat and escaping to fight again. You are no good to your team if you are getting kills, but getting more deaths. It's super important to stay alive. The kills will come.

Start putting the other team to bed. My problem with Halo Reach Multiplayer was I would just go running into the action and start spraying bullets all over the place. It's important to move carefully. Take advantage of other battles that are taking place and of weakened opponents. Take advantage of cover. Never get yourself into a situation where you are a sitting duck. Try not to run into open areas where you can be seen from all over the place. Move in cover, and in crouch when you can. Also, shooting from crouch at long distances greatly increases accuracy. Plus when in crouch, the other team cannot see your dot on the radar. You can see them, but they cannot see you.

Try not to be a lone wolf. I have a really hard time with this one. I really like to go head to head with folks and it's entertaining to go running into battles, but when you fight alone, you die. Period. Stick with your teamates where possible. Watch where they are. If you are using a headset, communication is key. Shout out to your team when your outgunned and where you are. Anyway, don't just run around by yourself, you will die by yourself.

Stay relaxed. I have noticed that when I get tense or angry, my game suffers. My accuracy gets much worse when I am tense. Don't let the game (espescially the other team) get under your skin. There are still idiots out there who think 'teabagging' or taunting is funny. Yeah, it ticks me off as well. But if you let these things bother you, you are already losing. Let it slide, and when you get revenge, put an extra bullet in them for me.

Take a look at my site: I Suck At Halo to find some useful tips. Anyway, my main focus lately has been letting the game slow down for me. Be patient, be cool.

Happy Gaming Folks

Andrew G Sutherland is a Halo Reach enthusiast who counts playing Halo Reach Multiplayer among one of his favorite hobbies. He is the creator of http://www.squidoo.com/i-suck-at-halo. This entertaining and informative website contains great tips on improving your Halo Reach performance, thereby increasing your enjoyment of one of the greatest XBox360 games of all time.

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