Can collecting all of the datacrons be a waste of time? I know that they help your primary and secondary stats, so some datctrrons are very helpful. However, I typically have gathered all of the datacrons from the planets that visit (except Taris b/c a couple of those are a pain to get so I walked away). I assume that any increase in attributes is a good thing, but as a BH Healer am I wasting my time getting any datacron other than Aim and Endurance? Can I get a rundown on matrix shards? I understand that they can be used to build cubes that increase stats, but how are they used. I haven't built any yet, but read that I should hold onto them until level 50 for the best build. I'm upper 40 level, so waiting some more time won't hurt. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Since I just did this for the 1st time...Guild banks are on Fleet, Find the section with the marketplace and GTN, in one of the rooms in the outmost ring of the circle you will find purple kiosks for your Guild bank. Open up the terminal and it will be pretty self explainatory from there.

So I just hit level 45, which makes me eligible. Where do I go...direct to Ilum or to Fleet? Does the Gree event require a group or are the missions able to be played by individuals like on any other world?

I like the writeup on teaching the Little Old Lady. I'm a 35 year old MMO noob. I played a few free weekends before subscribing and was totally lost before I learned how to use the map. I didn't know the keyboard shortcuts or anything. I basically just strolled along trails hoping not to get killed. Once I figured the green arrows and mission locators on the map everything got easy. I actually completed missions quickly and started leveling. Not dieing quickly made the game fun. I get in ~ 10 hours a week and and now a level 45 BH and can't wait for the next free time that I can log in. The New Player forum is great and provides lots of tips to the non-gamer like myself.

OK, Nevermind then. "These aren't the droids you are looking for...Move Along."

Can a character take that many skills to level 400? I went Armortech (~200) supported by Scavenging and Treasure Hunting (both at 400 for a while). Is it to my benefit to learn additional skills? I thought you had to stick with what the 1st selections. What happens the skills already at 400 if you choose to learn new ones...are they totally wiped out or do they stay as an additional talent for future activities?

What abilities does a BH healer have that has the same results?

Can you please explain this for me? What are "Stacks"? Is it the same as training ranks? I'm a level 42 BH Merc Healer. Typically I CC the highest HP enemy and basically use an assortment of all my weapons and just deal with the heat. The boards have help me a lot, but I still have a lot to learn about attribute, skills and armor. I'm gettting there, but sometimes somthing new is posted that makes me say "???". I know my primary is AIM, so I want it high, but I don't know what the otheres should be or what they do for the character. Any help explaining them is appreciated. Damage Pri: Bonus: Power: Accuracy: Tech: Crit: Tech Crit: Crit Multiplier: Tech Crit Multi:

Thanks for the answers. I had the same issue and thought that was the way the game worked. now i get to fix that the next time I play.

This newbie's lack of knowledge makes me ask the following... Are these armor sets better than the rewards and/or looted items that I get in game play? Or are these sets just a cosmetic thing that gets BW/EA $$$ because players want a certain look. What is included with a set of armor? It sounds like helmets are not included, but do you get boots, leggings, belt, bracers, greaves and chest piece? For example, I'm currenly just hit level 40 BH, but urgraded everything when I hit level 39. Will any of these sets improve my stats or do I have to modify them with whatever I have available in inventory/equipped , which basically keeps me right where I am but changes how I look? Thanks in advance.

So let me follow up with a couple questions of my own... How are XP and credits divided? Are they divided evenly by the # of group members or by a player's contribution to the kill. I'm guessing that each enemy character has a set XP level based on its character level. So if a group of 4 kills an enemy that gives 1000 XP and 200 credits does each member get 250 XP and 50 credits? Or does a tank or dps get more points for the kill that a healer (which is what I am)? Is there any tips in increasing one's success at loot rolling? Does "Need" take precedence over "greed"? Does fast clicking on your selection help you win.

I'm a level 33 BH and haven't built anything yet, do I have to be a level 50 to use it? BTW, thanks for posting the build options.

Ok, so I'm a newbie and part time player and all of the various skill tree decisions still make me confused. In a group the other night, I was questioned about being a gunslinger and not having buff. I still can't figure it out on the skill tree. What should i be looking for? Does anyone know of a site that breaksdown all of the skills in simple language. I've also been sticking with the Sharpshooter section of the skill tree for all of my advances thus far. Do you want to fill up one section like Sharpshooter first and move to the others or do you select specific skills from all 3 trees to make the best player. What skills from Sabotuer and Dirty Fighting are worth having.