I wish to state I fully agree with the OP. I buy hypercrates for new items. Instead of getting new Bronze level items, I got a whole bunch of old stuff I already had duplicates of. I found this to be poorly implemented and a bit of a waste. If this is how it is going forward, I will be seriously reconsidering purchasing the hypercrates at all.

Thanks all!

Hello, I am by no means a hardware guy, so hopefully people out there will be able to help me with upgrading my video card (if there is even an upgrade option). I am currently using an ATI HD Radeon 4600. It's okay. I'd like something better if possible. Below are my computer specs. Any suggestions for an upgrade? Thanks in advance! Specifications: Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz 3MB Cache Processor Core: Dual-Core Memory: 10GB DDR3 (PC3-12800) Max Memory: 16GB Memory Slots: 2 Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400 Hard Drive: 1TB SATA (7200rpm) Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVD±RW Audio Chipset: Integrated IDT 92HD65C Sound: 5.1-Channel High Definition Audio Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (1x1) Front Panel: Multimedia Card Reader: (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS, MS Pro) (2) USB 3.0 (1) Headphone Jack (1) Microphone Jack Rear Panel: (2) USB 3.0 (4) USB 2.0 (1) DVI-D (1) VGA (1) RJ-45 LAN (1) Audio: Line-in (1) Audio: Line-out (1) Microphone Expansion Slots & Bays: (3) PCI Express x1 slots (1) PCI Express x16 slot (1) Minicard (occupied) (1) 5.25" Drive Bay (occupied) (1) 3.5" Drive Bay (occupied) Operating System: Genuine Windows 8.1 (64-bit) Power Supply: Internal 300W Max Dimensions: 15.35"(L) x 6.91"(W) x 14.48"(H)

As long as I can buy my 50 without worrying about it or any future bans, I'll be happy.

I thought they were Heroic level missions specifically designed to group up with other players in their ships.

I don't have any experience, but I have been leaning towards something like this. I am currently focus spec, and I have not been finding great DPS mods. The better mods I am finding are def based. I have found great gear for Kira, and she far outstrips my DPS (and even HP, its kind of sad). I had been trying to find gear that boosted STR + crit value, but I am thinking of going down the def gear route just for affordability and what I can find available.

I don't know why you don't have a companion. When I did that quest, I had Kira with me while T7 was off slicing.

I love using Force Leap to cross the canyons on Tattoonie to take out Sand People snipers, one side to the other.

I haven't heard/seen this. I can't even find it on torhead. How is it obtained? Stats? Do you have an image?

"I'm talking about a PvE DPS situation especially and just find certain abilities overpriced." I, too, play a PvE DPS Focus spec Guardian. Sometimes I do run low on Focus. When that happens, generally I pop Combat Focus (or whatever it is called) to build up my pool. Now, I may be just a bad player but I don't have a set rotation. I tend to lead with Force Leap/Force Sweep (currently lvl 25), but from there it depends on what I am facing/doing. For the most part, I don't worry about my focus (I will through in the occasional Strike if I need to) and I am good to go. What I worry about at this stage is my health. That drops like it is going out of style. Oh how I wish Kira was our healer. I can't wait for Doc (this current alt is a re-roll from another server so I do know what I am missing ).

I do not understand a DPS build not using Master Strike. I don't do raids or the like (solo PvEr here), so maybe the play style of raids is different. However it is a healthy chunk of damage and I can't see myself dropping it.

Sadly torhead seems to be down for me, so I can't look over the build. However you said this is not a good leveling build. I am currently lvl 42 and while I started as Def, I have now moved to a Focus/Vig hybrid build. What would you recommend for leveling? The AOE route I am currently using (with singularity, force sweep, and the talent that makes force sweep a crit) or going more vig and single target?

I am 42 and a hybrid Focus/Vigilance spec. Right now, yes, I do a lot of singularity and force sweeping. With Doc I do tend to mow through a low of groups fairly quick without the need for resting in between. That said, I do feel like I am missing some single target oomph for when I face Elites+

Wow. I thought those instructions were a sarcastic joke. I didn't realize it was a fairly truthful explanation of the steps needed to be taken. I didn't realize Rube Goldberg was involved in planning the crafting system.

I think that would be hysterical, to get an audio message from him about prepping the best escape pod while in the middle of a combat mission.