WithStar Wars: The Old Republiclaunching a new expansion pack in just a few weeks, many players are returning to the game to check out the new combat style system the game is implementing. When Reddit user Marcoalexander, an oldStar Wars: The Old Republicplayer and streamer, returned to the game, he discovered thousands of Cartel Coins waiting for him, thanks to an authenticator he bought years ago.
Cartel Coins are an in-game currency acquired by spending real money, or given as a part of maintaining apremiumSWTORsubscription in the otherwise free-to-play MMORPG. Cartel Coins can be exchanged for any number of special cosmetic items and items that loosen the restrictions on free-to-play accounts, granting them access to Premium and bonus features.
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SWTORalso gives 100 Cartel Coins a month to those using a second form of authentication, either through the phone app or a physical device. Marcoalexander purchased an authenticator whenThe Old Republicfirst launched 10 years ago, but dropped off of the game shortly after. After recently logging in again, he discovered he had over 12,000 Cartel Coins–nearly $100 dollars in value–waiting for him from the monthly authenticator bonuses, which hadn’t stopped accumulating over his hiatus.
However, many players lamented how little Marcoalexander’s newfound wealth could actually take him. While not an insignificant amount, even with the ongoing sale, Marcoalexander realized his Cartel Coins would very quickly diminish if he didn’t plan carefully. The fact players have ways to accumulate Cartel Coins over time is the only reason many are able to afford items in the Cartel Market, though many wish the stipend for premium memberships and authenticators was higher, given the prices. Still, many are satisfied to be able toplayThe Old Republicfor free, even with restrictions.
WithLegacy of the Sithlaunching in a couple of weeks, it isn’t surprising Marcoalexander decided to check out what the MMO has to offer. Most notably among its changes is the new character creation system, which allows characters inSWTORto choose a seperate Origin Story and Combat Style, which can be mixed and matched between other Force or Tech using classes respectively. Now is a great time for players to see how the game has changed over the years–and see if they have a Cartel Coin nest egg of their own to spend.
Star Wars: The Old Republicis available for PC.Legacy of the Sithlaunches on December 14.
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