ViceroyCarstan Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Quick question. Are the bonus series worth completing? Just got the one on Balmorra and was wondering if I should just head off planet or stick around to complete it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtwo Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 If you are above the minimum for the next planet's level, I would skip the bonus series, but if you want a chance at some cool rewards at the end and getting a little ahead of the next planet, do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzipora Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Quick question. Are the bonus series worth completing? Just got the one on Balmorra and was wondering if I should just head off planet or stick around to complete it? I did the bonus series on Tatooine and gained quite a bit of experience from it. I think I also accumulated some decent gear. I'd give it a go. There may have been one on Nar Shadaa, but I think I missed my opportunity to take advantage of the experience it offered. I just realized an NPC in the starport last night and I'm currently on Balmorra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartshornNate Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Its worth it for the experience and the orange piece of equipment you get at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafpants Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Typically, yes, they're well worth doing even if you have to skip the H4s (although if you can find some friends - or make some new ones - the bonus H4s on each planet have a set of custom gear). Even if you're slightly above the level for gear rewards they will also give you a lot of credits and xp. Edited June 4, 2012 by Dafpants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurganNazzir Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I usually do at least some of them for the story, the exploration (codex entries and all that), the rewards (even if to just sell them), xp, and just because they're fun. So really, it's up to you whether or not you feel you should do them. Heck, I just landed my level 42 BH on Alderaan to do the bonus series there so I can finish opening up the map and so I can grab the datacron at the dam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafpants Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 so I can grab the datacron at the dam.Just did this on my Consular; since 1.2 you need the MGGS (they "fixed" the ladder you used to be able to jump up) which I only discovered after speedering all the way up there (after already going to the vendor to get the actuator for the Endurance 'cron). Luckily I also discovered the MGGS doesn't bind and I mailed one to myself form my Trooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draloch Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I generally use the bonus series as an xp boost on my second and 3rd run through of the game. They allow you to get an extra level or 2 and then you can skip everything but your class quest on the next planet, if you don't really want to do that one again. For example, on republic, if I don't really want to do tatooine again, I'll do the bonus series on Nar Shaddaa and then skip the planet quest on tatooine. I end up going to Alderaan just about the right level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumuji Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 It's more of a pain because they're higher level than the planet content so you have to go back later, sometimes much later. At least look it up at torheads or something to see if the reward is worth it. If it's not an upgrade I wouldn't bother myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosadnik Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Usually the Bonus Series are higher level content that are meant to make you come back to the planet at some point, so as someone said already, if you are past the min level for the next planet you should go there and maybe come back later at some point when you feel that your level is too low to continue. May the Force be with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinumruggo Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I always do the bonus series. I love seeing what else the planet and the inhabitants have to offer, plus I love the gear as well and facing the challenges. I wish I did have people (or a guild) to play with so I could do H2's and H4's. But since my server is damn near dead most of the time, it's difficult finding someone to do them with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owsley Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 There may have been one on Nar Shadaa, but I think I missed my opportunity to take advantage of the experience it offered. I just realized an NPC in the starport last night and I'm currently on Balmorra. FYI The Nar Shaddaa bonus series open up the area where two datacrons are located. If you plan to hunt datacrons, you should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieKirby Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Its worth it for the experience and the orange piece of equipment you get at the end. I personally avoid getting orange gear, they are a ****** to keep modded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SajmanPeetee Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If you're only questing, the bonus series are mandatory. If you're mixing with PvP, space or flashpoints, you can skip them. Chances are if you're asking if you can skip them you're not a big fan of questing. Yes, Id skip them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evoprime Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I do them, on every toon. Some people will tell you that you are a noob for doing so. Your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertwang Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I enjoyed doing the bonus series for Taris, Nar Shaada, Balmorra, and Tatooine. However, this time I'm skipping for my Jedi consular so that I can catch up to my fiancee plus I need an excuse to do the Voss ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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