That's probably because it isn't (just) a tier 3 crate drop. I got one out of a tier 1 crate. Problem is I'm on Ebon Hawk.

I had the same problem. Once the Windows Update was done I've been getting "Program has stopped responding" error intermittenly. I can usually close / terminate the program and relaunch it and then it works. I've noticed it happens if I dive right into the app on booting. Waiting a bit seems to help. Still would like to know what is causing it.

Greetings, I've been asked to post a quick note to the community about my experience thus far in the PAX application process. I had read the previous posts in this thread, before deciding to sign up, so I knew this was coming... The folks I've met so far are cool. Joining a new community (of any type) can be daunting, but just hanging out in TS the last week has been fun and a great opportunity to get to know some PAX folks. The questions I've been asked run the gamete, from silly to serious, but all have a purpose. Honestly, the biggest annoyance for me, is that there has been more stuff going on than I have time to do. Ops, World boss runs, even folks leveling alts. I don't know if my app will ultimately be accepted, but I do know that, regardless of the result, I feel the process PAX uses is straight forward and fair. Which is kinda refreshing... tl;dr - I've found that the process really is "as advertised"

Possible? Yes. Probable? No. I base this opinion on the fact that the only time new items were added to other skills (e.g. Armormech) was when RotHC dropped which had a level cap increase. I hope to be proven wrong.

Agreed. BW will follow the path of least resistance...

FWIW, My guess is the fact that F2Ps can use CCs to unlock content (Operations) meant that EA had to treat it like software. So, while CCs could be used for virtual items (e.g. Valiant Jedi Armor) which would not be taxable, the fact that CCs could also be use to access content (temp license DLC software?) meant they had to assume it was taxable. Which means subscribers (who already have access to all content) are being taxed for a scenario they will never use....Unless they go F2P for a month and buy a unlock for a weekend.... which convinces them to subscribe again and then.. under which status were these coins bought, sir? EA Lawyer - "Heck with it, just tax em all." (From orbit, only way to be safe)

Lex, I think it comes down to EA decision to declare CCs software, or at least not currency or virtual items, within the last 10 months. It's possible EA got a new Corporate lawyer who held a different view for the previous one, perhaps some new rulings came down that they felt created precedence and required a reclassification. Still I think it would have been nice for them to let players know about the change in policy they had..

Edit - beaten to the punch

I think the EA lawyers are assuming CC's are not "in game currency." If they declare the SWTOR "in game currency" to be intergalactic credits, they can declare CC's something else, and therefore subject to taxes. Yes, I can use CCs to buy things I then sell on the GTN, but that second step is not required so... Yeah It's weasel-like, but probably strong enough to pass court review. As for why they just started this... yeah not touching that one...

"gugh, gugh gah" <falls to ground dead> "Apology accepted, Admiral" (Come on, someone had to post it)

I've been logged off while working the GTN for a while. Now I click W for a sec and the timer resets.

Sorry if this has been asked before Should I give T7 Commando or Reflex armoring? He's a ranged tank so, i'd think Commando wins, but I'm not sure if the "primary stat" feature in the Companion code trumps the End> everything of basic tanking rule. I would assume this answer would be the same for Might vs Guardian armoring on Scourge...

Please strike the word "nerf" and replace with "changes" Let's not give them a silly reason to be grumpy, and try to keep things professional. Yeah minor, but sometimes it's the little things... I'll echo the suggestions / concerns that VGs "seem" to be less able to mitigate damage than the other tanks classes, at least according to parses [or other data we can give them to back up the statement] What, if any tweaks to the Shield spec do you, the Devs have in store? This may be rolled up into "The top of the VG trees seem to not have abilities powerful enough compared to Hybrids. Would you agree, and, if not, what are we missing?"

RE is a lot more RNG these days. I've RE 20+ items before getting a blue.

I have the reusable, so it can be done. Check your Biochem recipe list and make sure you don't already have it (for some reason), next pull one off the stack in your inventory and see if it gives a different RE result. Failing that, put a ticket in about it.

Question to the nominees: Will you commit to working with the PT Rep to make sure that our two groups don't ask the same three questions? I may be wrong, but, while I realize we don't match up 100% 1 to 1 with them, I'd hate to "waste" a question that has already been asked by our Imp "friends" about a shared ability / feature.

It does exist as I have it. First you have to buy RotHC, which you seem you have done or the Adv Cyber won't be available to you. Try again at the Fleet Crew skills vendor, it should be at the top of the list. If it isn't there, try creating 1 more level 6 item and then go back to the vendor.

Correct, but there is a reason Overkill is Healer focused Critical is DPS focused (though switch to Overkill @ 50+) Redoubt is Tank focused and Tanks don't need Alacrity. That's probably why the Devs never created one.

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I've been crafting since early release and I don't think I've ever had an item not be made. The only rng should be whether you crit or not. I was crafting most of yesterday and haven't had any issues, however I generally don't delete and then re-add stuff. I'd document you process and results (Which character you used, which items you initially choose, what you swapped, etc. and the results) If it doesn't run properly, QA will have your notes to try to replicate the error.

Check all your recipes. I seem to recall I had to switch from making armor to making ears. Buy one of each type (ear, armor, mods, etc.) Check each on, Some will still be green or yellow, even though other things from the same level (420) may not.

Cae, Thanks for the report from the field. I noticed your allotments are sorta flipped with what KeyboardNinja and dipstik are calculating. Their goal is to optimize mitigation and their Def and Shield numbers are what you posted, but switched, with you giving Shield the higher values. Is this because of the benefits Shield tree folks get from actually shielding an attack? For example faster stacks of Power Shield to allow quicker Energy Blasts that do damage (not so important) regen cells (nice to have) and bump Absorb by 25% (with no DR effect)?

Step 1 Buy the Advance Skill fro the Crew skill trainers Step 2 Create a single item for the 48-50 list, it will now net you 1 (or 2) pts Step 3 Profit

Just hit 435 on Cybertech, and my Mods (got a 420) had gone grey. Funny, my ear clips (also level 420) where green. sure enough they are getting me 1 pt, so I put five in the queue. Maybe check around, buy another type of items schema and see if it is green. I leveled my Biochem, mostly medpacs and implants IIRC but don;t worry, its a feature not a bug, a Jawa on Tat told me so