My SWTOR Story

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2019
  • I let you guys pick what type of video I make for once, and you chose "Why I'm passionate about the game and my SWTOR story". So here's my story - from how I got in to making videos to how I met the person I love through the game.
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  • @Swtorista
    @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Thank you so much to those who pledged on Patreon and encouraged me to spend some time to tell me story.
    Here's the armor site I mentioned swtorista.com/armor/ (not finished)

    • @ScifiJoe01
      @ScifiJoe01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You gave up Tim Horton's for love - wow :-)

    • @barone8889
      @barone8889 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Question. On which server do you play and what is the name of the guild you are in? It seems like a very good guild.

    • @RoyalProtectorate
      @RoyalProtectorate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@barone8889 Swtorista plays on the server called Star Forge. Her guild is called Remnant of hope

    • @pubgplayer1720
      @pubgplayer1720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ah... finally a video about the best content creator in SWTOR.

    • @pubgplayer1720
      @pubgplayer1720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RoyalProtectorate Star Forge

  • @Forcystus85
    @Forcystus85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    The guy who found a wife by being quiet in an online chat.
    Now that's something you don't hear every day ^^

  • @CamoFlash7_
    @CamoFlash7_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    Woah, this character's backstory is very well expanded.

    • @mihalooo742
      @mihalooo742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I waiting for expansions

    • @Sentient.A.I.
      @Sentient.A.I. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mihalooo742 i hope they come with the base subscription and i don't have to buy each expansion individually!

  • @nathanlang9036
    @nathanlang9036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Sworista's parents: dont talk to strangers on the internet
    Sworista: *finds a husband on the internet*

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      LOL
      I would say their advice backfired but they both like Mr. Smuggler heals too :)

    • @zextax2680
      @zextax2680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Swtorista Hah your husband looks a little like that Andy guy from Inside Gaming channel.

  • @adamhammond1834
    @adamhammond1834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    1. Story of how you met your husband, bloody adorable. Sounded like it was written for a Rom-Com.
    B, no 2. You are such a god send the SWTOR player base.
    C. Well their isn't another one, you're just awesome.
    And may the force be with us all.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Thank you, and yep, my story sounds like it's made up :)

    • @benjaminkim2216
      @benjaminkim2216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol such a warm message, but I cant help but chuckle cuz you went from a 1,2,3 list to an A,B,C list.

    • @jmpm-tz1so
      @jmpm-tz1so 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista those are the best kind of stories

    • @Silver4Hire
      @Silver4Hire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benjaminkim2216 lol I didn’t even notice

  • @noobster4779
    @noobster4779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    And they say you cant pick up girls in general chat :D

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      Try guild chat instead :P

    • @Xathos
      @Xathos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not really, but cocaine isn't an issue.

    • @Grizzly907LA
      @Grizzly907LA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Just as long as it isn't barrens chat in WoW.

    • @straswa
      @straswa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      lol and miss out on Jawa movie titles?

    • @Grizzly907LA
      @Grizzly907LA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@straswa Jawa movie titles combined with Chuck Norris memes.

  • @valkorian9965
    @valkorian9965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    Finally an origin story of swtorista!!!

    • @savary62
      @savary62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I can see a movie coming.

    • @nebiyuesayas5600
      @nebiyuesayas5600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@savary62 Swtorista: A Star Wars Story

  • @babo_4143
    @babo_4143 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    devs watching the chat look of u and ur crush be like: WILL U TWO JUST GO OUT

  • @stevenadams8996
    @stevenadams8996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    It's nice to be able to a put face to that amazing voice :)

  • @jakesidwellmusic
    @jakesidwellmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I started playing when the game first released, and I was in love. It was everything I ever wanted out of a game. I kept trying to get my friends to play with me, but it didn't hit them the way it hit me. Fast forward 7 years, and I got married. My wife and I just started playing together, and she loves it! I'm showing her your videos now to help her learn and because she loves the fashion in game. Thanks for everything you do. You got a subscriber out of me.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's so fun! I'm glad you're enjoying it together!

  • @msholdenh669
    @msholdenh669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I didn't know this was gonna be a love story... Not complaining though! I'm so happy for you, I thought this stuff only happens in fiction.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you! It's a pretty crazy story.

    • @obamauchiha6791
      @obamauchiha6791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup

  • @NRV0
    @NRV0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This was very cool to watch. Thanks for sharing. The swtor community is very lucky to have someone like you.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you, it was cool to share!

  • @xsXRevanXsx
    @xsXRevanXsx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    “This will be a fine addition to my collection.”
    No but seriously great video have a like

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you Darth :D

  • @Jack-ub7bp
    @Jack-ub7bp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This story is the reason why so many people love you

  • @JacksonMcKay95
    @JacksonMcKay95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Damn, that story is just too cute. My girlfriend and I met through a meme group!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      A meme group! Haha! We struggle sometimes to explain to older people how we met online... I can only imagine trying to explain that! Glad you guys connected!

    • @jmpm-tz1so
      @jmpm-tz1so 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now thats a story i wanna hear

  • @Talldude88
    @Talldude88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Thanks for sharing your Star Wars / Swtor story with us. What a heartwarming story on how you met your husband. Your the best!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you Far Sear its great to finally share this story with you all :)

  • @cypher2627
    @cypher2627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I am only halfway through and I already love this amazing story

  • @flashh6303
    @flashh6303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    And people say games are a waste of time. Amazing story!

  • @coreypatton6290
    @coreypatton6290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m playing Swtor right now and these people in chat are talking about how great your videos are when it comes to teaching.

  • @thecollector7398
    @thecollector7398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Everything about your story sounds like a dream to me, finding love online, making friends, even having a nice guild who meet sounds amazing. I love swtor for the exact same reasons, the era, the jedi, the enviroment and scale, and ofcourse it being star wars. Thank you for this video and all the others, they really helped me, in game and now in life. Hopefully we will meet in game someday! thank you so much again

  • @Vodal_Kressh
    @Vodal_Kressh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lots of love from me, the Lord of Heart and Eye, Vodal Kressh.

  • @mrsrebekahjames
    @mrsrebekahjames 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a sweet and charming story. My husband and I also met and bonded over Star Wars type games although not as distant. We had a virtual wedding (in addition to our IRL one) for our Guildies to share in Rift before we moved to SWTOR.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh how lovely thanks for sharing!

  • @barone8889
    @barone8889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I discovered SWTOR shortly after Clone Wars ended. I needed something to help me explore more of Star Wars but i wasnt a books/comic books person so i didnt have a way to learn more about the EU aside from games. Then my cousin showed me the game. I saw him play Jedi Knight (back when the comps needed gear to be effective) and since the game was free i decided to check it out. I went into the character creation and i saw an option to play with the Empire. That was something new. I saw the classes, chose Sith Inquisitor and started playing. I was hooked! The story line was amazing! I loved Korriban. Exploring the tomb of Ajunta Pall, hearing the Sith Code for the first time and finally..seeing the Sith Academy. I was amazed and shocked that the Sith were portrayed as more than greedy self serving murderers. The game had such great story lines and it had a very realistic feel to it because it explored the negative and the positive aspects of all the factions in it. It wasnt just a simple battle of good vs evil. You could see there were heroes and villains on both sides of the war. SWTOR is a great game. I still like and enjoy it but improvements need to happen. Mainly in the story line department. I believe the 8 class story lines system needs to somehow return and also...the writing of the factions post-Zildrog needs to improve because at the moment we have a weak Republic that focuses too much on burocracy and public appearance instead of the War and an Empire that is repeating stupid mistakes of the past (making a self serving bit/h like Malora a DK member and letting her live after the mess her Colicoids caused on Ossus...that was stupid...Acina and Vowrawn are smarter than this). Great Video SWTORISTA. May the Force be with you and your loved ones!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess we'll see where the expansion storyline takes us :)

    • @barone8889
      @barone8889 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista Indeed. May the Force be with us and with the creators!

  • @beansonbarnsonoble9399
    @beansonbarnsonoble9399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Not gonna lie, the story of you meeting your husband was beautiful

  • @nevilleneville6518
    @nevilleneville6518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Although I quickly tired of SWTOR when I started playing it due to it's repetitive and grindy gameplay between the story cut scenes, I found your videos invaluable as a newbie starting out. Your content is terrific, and your passion for the game shines through, to the extent I still watch your vids even though I'm not playing the game anymore. Keep up the great work!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for the nice comment! Hope you're enjoying whatever you're playing now.

  • @joshhawickhorst4114
    @joshhawickhorst4114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, that was... extremely wholesome.
    A rare delicacy here on TH-cam

  • @AlielJorax
    @AlielJorax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You, my dear Swtorista, may enjoy playing non-force classes in a magic-based galaxy far far away, but in this galaxy, you are truly a magician. Thank you from the heart for this most wonderful, sweet and sincere account of your personal SWTOR experience. I am sure you reached many hearts especially with this video, mine among them. I only regret (being from EU) that I never got to play with you or in your guild.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for such a sweet comment Aliel!

    • @AlielJorax
      @AlielJorax 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista It's so great how you take the time and react and interact with your community 😀

  • @guardian6303
    @guardian6303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am happy that u found someone to spend your life with swtorista

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Guardian, me too!

  • @amirunit150
    @amirunit150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Same for me my first contact with Star Wars was Jedi Knight 2 Jedi outcast, once more Kyle Katarn

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *high fives for Kyle Katarn*

  • @ChengHow1979
    @ChengHow1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, Swotorista for the origin story... My 1st character created was my bounty hunter, after character creation, I met a level 70 bounty hunter taught me how to level, hunter rotation, flash point and so on. He was my mentor and only friend in SWTOR that time... the day he left the game, he gave me my pair of customizable Mandalorian blaster pistol MK1 and MK2... so sad he didn't get online after ... I am still using the pair of pistols until today... T.T Hope, he can see my comment here and come back to SWTOR, I am a level 70 bounty hunter now and thanks for the everything !!! really miss level, warzone together with you... and I am copying the same look armor as how you looked back then, so when you logged on, you won't miss me among all the hunters running around :)

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So cool that you had a mentor, if only for a time!

    • @ChengHow1979
      @ChengHow1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When he left me I was but a learner, now I am the master 😆

  • @LiliaArmoury
    @LiliaArmoury 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    jedi knight 2 jedi outcast was my first star wars game and remains one of my favorite games

  • @willjudge3534
    @willjudge3534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I clicked on this video, I had no idea I would be listening to a full, deep love story.
    I’m so glad I watched this.
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @christianthomas3883
    @christianthomas3883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wow this story is awesome. You are a great content creator. Your content somehow got my cousin who told me he hated SWTOR, to play it. He really enjoys it now. Thank You.

  • @MaxwellRBLX
    @MaxwellRBLX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i feel so happy hearing the back ground swtor music i know when i was kind of afk or so and the music was SO loud and i loved it and now i can look back and hear the music and am so happy ,feel so much nostolgia

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still listen to the soundtrack when working, it's really nice.

    • @MaxwellRBLX
      @MaxwellRBLX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista and thank you for making this video i would love to play the game again but i really want another game like this a cool mmorpg but this is the most likely to me (its epic) Thanks for answering

  • @SuperGamerCody2224
    @SuperGamerCody2224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. An interesting backstory.
    A fun fact here: I was watching Star Wars videos one day and a video on this channel popped up. One of your beginers guides for TOR. I was like "What's this?" I watched it and decided "This game looks interesting. I think I'll give it a try."
    I actually discovered the game through this channel and ever since I've enjoyed the game and watched your new content every day. Thanks TH-cam for putting this channel on my recommended tab like two years ago.Helped me get interested, and involved, in the community for one of the best games I've ever played. Also, your content is great, keep up the good work Swtorista.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

    • @SuperGamerCody2224
      @SuperGamerCody2224 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista I saw the notification that you replied to my comment and gasped. But then my mind went "Wait. Why am I even surprised anymore?" because literally EVERY TIME I comment you reply XD
      Edit: I'm actually playing SWTOR as I'm writing this reply

  • @Bubble_Fett
    @Bubble_Fett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That story of how you met your husband is absolutely adorable!

  • @killshot9781
    @killshot9781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow, this game really changed your life
    I thought I would hear funny stories about roleplaying and stuff but that was deep

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Yes a pretty involved story! Update.. we recently moved together just the two of us to our first home and he finished college!

  • @nebiyuesayas5600
    @nebiyuesayas5600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I 100% get this story. I'm still in the process of "get a laptop and start playing", but I'm starting senior year of high school. So at worst, like a year to go :D

  • @KaiSaeren
    @KaiSaeren 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally agreed on the class story bit, its insane, the amount of story in this game and replayability from an rpg perspective is what keeps me coming back, always and no matter how much time has passed.

  • @Predzero117
    @Predzero117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a story! It had intrigue, emotional conflict, the ups and downs. The story of becoming a guild leader and facing a conflict between heart and position feels like it fits right right into the Star Wars universe. Yours is truly an incredible story.
    I've only just found your channel as I'm interested in getting into SWTOR, I wasn't expecting such an emotional epic.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a pretty crazy story. Follow-up, a few months ago we had our immigration paperwork all accepted!

    • @Predzero117
      @Predzero117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Swtorista Congratulations! It's really inspiring to see you and your husband get your happily ever after. And all thanks to SWTOR no less. Truly amazing.

  • @Mike1911a1
    @Mike1911a1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so mucb for making this video.
    As far as I'm concerned, you ARE SWTOR.
    You're the face of SWTOR. Bioware should be paying you.
    Thank you from making a video where I can learn more about you as a real person, not just a content creator. It allows me to feel as if there's a real connection to you videos, as if they're made by an actually, real-life, person.
    Thank you again for all you do. Your channel and your videos are my first stop and I even like watching the videos about things I already know just because they are YOUR videos.
    Plus, watching them and not skipping the ads only helps you.

  • @id_icaro
    @id_icaro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! i don't play SWTOR for over 5 years now, but every once and while i drop by your TH-cam Channel to check the news and because i admire the passion a dedication you put into it. Gratz for your work here and i wish all the best to you. Cheers from Brazil.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers from California! Hope you're having fun with whatever you are up to now!

  • @Virus-963
    @Virus-963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Swtorista: a star wars story
    Lovely video!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Virus!

  • @quietgamer6546
    @quietgamer6546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been subbed for about a year or two now, and this has got to be my fav swtor channel, ive got aton of reasons, one of the best one is, you are not a showoff like some of the other channel, you describe 1 million credits as like it can be expensive for some people, but other channels say its just down right cheap. Also, your armor set videos, i love them. Ive discovered some of my new favorite armor sets from you, the best part is, most of the crafted ones go for 40k - 100k each!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers! :)

  • @alexandrelealpiresjunior1936
    @alexandrelealpiresjunior1936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first SWTOR character was a Trooper as well! I thought it would be outrageous to be a Soldier in the Galaxy and not a glowstick wielding Ninja or a Charismatic Outlaw so I went with it! Now it's 100% my favorite class.

  • @DarkForce141
    @DarkForce141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's awesome to hear that this game (or just games in general) have had such an impact on personal lives! My swtor story isn't as in depth as yours, but it's nice to see such passion in this game. I've dealt with depression and anxiety for years. This game is the one thing makes me forget all that. It has greatly increased my self confidence and how I view myself. I honestly don't think I'd be who I am today without this game

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm really glad that game has had such a positive influence for you too!

  • @remengaming3657
    @remengaming3657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you ma'am for all you do for our small community.

  • @sofaking1627
    @sofaking1627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been playing for about a week now and already made some great friends.
    I was asking people where to find the speeder shop and someone came outta nowhere to talk me to the shop and then they just gave me 25,000,000 credits got me into their guild and showed me the ropes.
    I haven't run into a playerbase like this since the xbox live days of 2007

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh how nice!

  • @myooteme
    @myooteme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am all about the RP in SWTOR and in Star Wars in general. Your story is so inspiring and reminds me of my own beginnings

  • @maritia4577
    @maritia4577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    swtor can thank you for your amazing videos!!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Maritia!

  • @Grizzly907LA
    @Grizzly907LA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad took me to see the first Star Wars movie for my birthday back in 1977. It was the first movie I ever saw. It planted the seed which eventually led to tabletop RPG's. It sparked my interest in comic books, sci-fi, MMO's and was one of the main reasons why I took shop class in JR High School, and electronics class in high school, the Navy and then I went to school for IT. I am thinking about going to school for heavy diesel mechanics, and or going back into IT.
    I am a little bummed because the guild I am part has fell apart. I enjoy your videos. I do enjoy your videos because they are upbeat and entertaining. I hope you have nothing but continued success.

  • @devinrichards4559
    @devinrichards4559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This story is so wholesome. I was raised on Star Wars since I was 4 and could actually comprehend stuff. My grandparents and parents showed me the original trilogy and that just made me expand my love to the prequels (I get judged a fair bit for that lol). I saw the Clone Wars premeir and had watched it up until the the series finally and I am excited for the new season. When SWTOR first got started I bought the hard discs when I was super young maybe 10 and fell in love with the game. While I'm not as dedicated to the game as to raid and all that I play it a lot. I'm always so happy to see people tell how Star Wars affected their lives cause I can relate so hard. I'm glad I saw this video, made me feel super happy. Keep at it SWOTRISTA

  • @donutkidpastry7895
    @donutkidpastry7895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kotor 2 was one of my first computer games when i was 8, i loved watching my dad play it so he let me play it, then i hunted down the first kotor which took awhile since they were no longer sold at stores near me as i was late to the party. Then 1 month after turning 12 years old this game released and ive been on and off playing ever since off of my love and passion for the Kotor series and my love for Star Wars.

  • @iflyxwings
    @iflyxwings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just scrolling through to see what other videos you had, and I did not expect to be watching such a great story. The force is with you

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We just celebrated our anniversary :)

  • @louismiller1471
    @louismiller1471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm a do-lead officer in my RP section of my build The Eternal Order (Satelle Shan) This video is really cool th for making it, my experience is ing dad is a big star wars nerd, and the plauge happened to spread to me, a d I played a lot of Star Wars games. At that point he showed me MMOs and we found SWTOR (when KOTFE was in Beta) I joined the game as a free to play. Complete noob. But since then I've been through multiple guilds, met cool people then found The Eternal Order, learned A LOT, I ranked up became an officer and became an RP do-lead and now come up with stories for our guild and we have a bunch of fun and I'm just a kid! I've learned job experience how to handle people and am ready for Onslaught, this game is great and thank you for posting content! I would love if you guys could play with us, Join The Eternal Order (Satelle Shan) today,hope to see you there

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha! We both caught the Star Wars Plague!

    • @beef6128
      @beef6128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Long Live The Eternal Order!

  • @ricoco7891
    @ricoco7891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember sharing in SWTOR chat that my character had a backstory and character traits that I'd follow, basically I'd roleplay. Then some guy I was partying with lol'ed me. I remember being caught off guard by that since I was just a little kid, but now I realize that there's nothing wrong with roleplay. Why even play an mmo Role Playing game if you're not gonna... role play? The way I think of it is, roleplay is almost like having a certain amount of control over your own character and the story. Like being a director of your own movie or tv show. I don't see why you wouldn't totally immerse yourself in that and make it the most compelling experience that you possibly can. If I play rpgs I'm really there for the narrative. Maybe I'm a writer at heart and just find roleplay games to be a fun distraction, I dunno, but these two things always seemed to go along with eachother to me. I actually often found more enjoyment out of writing my characters than I did playing them, but then again playing with other people is a different kind of fun. It's more social and playful, whereas writing is often secluded and more creative. I feel I went off on a ramble but I never shared these thoughts with someone, so yeah. hope someone understands

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We feel the same way, whether it's a solo game or online game we enjoy making backgrounds for our characters :)

  • @jimhansen5395
    @jimhansen5395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my new all-time favorite youtube video. Thanks for doing this. If I could give it a million thumbs up, I would. It really made me feel nostalgic for my first MMO (Everquest) and the friendships and relationships that came from it. It was a very formative time in my life. So many things about your SWTOR adventure feel very familiar to me, and I can easily relate to them, and it seems we have a very similar appreciation for the game itself. Thanks again...

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers! It's crazy how many relationships we can form without ever having met in real life.

  • @chadwickmccarty4944
    @chadwickmccarty4944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A truly great story about a person, a series, & the relation created between the two.

  • @howdlej123
    @howdlej123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you brought up Star Wars Galaxies my soul wept. How much I miss that game, the people I used to play with. SWTOR has just never filled that void for me. I played SWG from when I was about 11 years old constantly making free trial accounts til my parents would let me sub when I was 13 right through til I was about 14-15 when it shut down, there was a couple in my guild actually who had been married for years (not met in the game) but they played together and they'd host events in the game. One of the best things about SWG was RP was a whole lot better, you could place physical temporary props in the world to make sets, and npcs with custom dialogue etc, we'd have like fishing tournaments and swoop races was truly my peak online time.
    Now I merely play SWTOR for solo stories to cling on to my love for star wars as its slowly destroyed by extreme corporate greed and being the game side being controlled by one company I hoped never would get the exclusive rights to it.
    Side note:
    There is a few fully functioning emulation servers that has all of content the original game did as well as some extra content added by the guys running it too, but non-official game servers have never felt the same way because of how they can be so easily shut down or hardware failures could cause a server wipe if they're not properly maintained etc. But if you ever feel like seeing what its like in contrast you can try that.

  • @jeffreyaguilar8028
    @jeffreyaguilar8028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    90s kids had quite the childhood with Dark Forces/Jedi Knight, Shadows of the Empire and the X-wing and Tie fighter games.

  • @jynerso4539
    @jynerso4539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great backstory SWTORISTA, I had no idea that was you introduction to Star Wars through video games. I myself have 2 backstories, my agent told me as Felicity Jones about a great opportunity for a female lead in a new Star Wars movie. In early 2015 I went with Lucasfilms head Kathleen Kennedy and Director Gareth Edwards to talk about what my Star Wars character was going to be and why Gareth wanted me instead of other interesting hopefuls. I was lucky to get the role and be apart of the Star Wars saga.
    My other backstory you already know after losing my mother to Death Troopers, having my father taken away by Director Krennic to serve the Empire and being raised by Saw Gerrera until he abandoned me. At least I gave the Rebellion hope by getting the Death Star plans unfortunately it cost me my life and that of my crew.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll always be a hero to me Jyn :)

  • @Newtons_Ghost
    @Newtons_Ghost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't even play SWTOR anymore, havent for years, but I still watch you because I think you're entertaining and I mean, the music... soooo good.

  • @DavidBaileyGoogle
    @DavidBaileyGoogle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    KOTOR and KOTOR 2...damn I love those games. Still have the game disks lol.

    • @informitas0117
      @informitas0117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic games. The restoration patch guys are heroes.

  • @kentomarek6823
    @kentomarek6823 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the Storys wich make SW more like a lifestyle....A huge Fandom is out there with a passion for a galaxy far far away. In SWtoR i met a few now close friends myself. Sadly the german Server isnt as alive as it used to be...

  • @xNightHawk32
    @xNightHawk32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aww I loved your Swtor story! It has a fun and interesting beginning with challenges and rewards a long the way 😁👍🏻 and then your adventure really starts to come into its own. I remember when I first heard about SWTOR becoming an online game as well. I created an account and everything. I didn’t have a gaming pc at the time so I couldn’t jump in at launch lol - But back to your adventure I think it’s really cool! In some ways it plays out like a Star Wars movie. There’s angst, discovery, excitement, fear, friendships and ultimately love. ❤️ all the ingredients for a fun and rewarding adventure. But what I find particularly cool, is that your story includes Star Wars. Star Wars is awesome!! 🤣 And when I think about Star Wars there’s always this romantic side to it. A love under the stars if you will. - Wether it’s romantic love Han falling for Leia. Leia falling for Han and then wanting to rescue him (which I think is awesome! I love it when a woman fights for her man) or a love for the fantasy of it all. Star Wars has some really cool locations, and characters. There’s always this really cool sense of discovery with it as well. You can jump into a star ship and go to some place truly magical and fantastic! Haha Do you want to get there fast? We have hyperspace engines!!
    I think it’s really cool that your Star Wars Story is also a love story. Congratulations btw! - And on a side note, you got to go to Galaxys Edge?! Super jealous! I hope to go soon. And how can you forget your first holocron find! 🤣 That brings back memories for me. Being on Coruscant and falling repeatedly trying to get a specific holocron haha good times!
    Thank you Swtorista for sharing your SWTOR story. It’s a cool story!! Like Obi-Wan Kenobi, you have the “high ground” - where does your story go next? I don’t know. But I have a good feeling about it. 😉
    In a way “the Force will be with you, always.”

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a great comment! Thank you Night!

    • @xNightHawk32
      @xNightHawk32 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome. I’m glad you liked it. - it is pretty cool though. You get to say that you met the love of your life in a Galaxy Far Far Away 👍🏻 haha I think that’s awesome! Maybe someday I’ll be able to say the same. You never know?
      Pew pew!
      😃It was great seeing you at Celebration. Glad I met you.

  • @transposestudios
    @transposestudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember getting Dark Forces for my birthday when I turned 10. Great memories playing that game :)

  • @ricktheexplorer
    @ricktheexplorer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Knights of the Old Republic 2, I used the cheat to 'stack' 400 power crystals in the Lightsaber. The code is out there, or instructions on how to do it. It meant one swipe kills , even on bosses.
    I loved the cheat codes. I guess Star Wars Galaxies was before your time, it was awesome in the last 3 months of the game.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! I used the program to change appearances.. turn on companion into a firaxa shark, another into a bantha...

    • @ricktheexplorer
      @ricktheexplorer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista The Stacking LS crystals was sort of a glitch, instead of a code. I liked it so much because one swipe kills always seemed legit to me.

  • @randoml97
    @randoml97 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best experience I've had with online gameplaying was my (fairly brief) stint in a guild in SWTOR. I found a multi-game group with a guild in SWTOR and got about 3 months of fun before the group shut down. My fondest memories are probably FINALLY getting to do a raid, and random voicechats while we all did our own thing.
    In general, I'm not too keen on games that REQUIRE co-op play to experience certain story lines or unlock certain items (I am not that great at video games and really worry about letting down teammates, especially in PvE situations where victory is basically expexted.) But my SWOTOR experience wouldn't be the same without it.

  • @littletownie4008
    @littletownie4008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for sharing your story. Your are major part of a gang that includes Kid Lee and Vulkk that make Swtor awesome.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honored to be included with those two :D

  • @assassinsden7478
    @assassinsden7478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Funny that you mention Kyle Katarn; I distinctly remember playing the opening stage of Dark Forces before going to see the 1997 rerelease of the Original Trilogy. Hours before seeing Episode 4, in fact.

  • @garypowell9414
    @garypowell9414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing! It was great to see how much fun you have with sci-fy events. I have heard a handful of other stories of couples meeting in an online game and getting married. But yours is the first I have heard where you were from different countries. Amazing!

  • @BabyLegsCodex
    @BabyLegsCodex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love your channel so much. I played swtor a few years back and about two months ago I came across your channel and it revived my love for this game. I love how you met so many great friends and your husband online. I actually teared up when you said y'all got married. I'm so happy for you and keep up the good work!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Baby Legs!

  • @darthnox7958
    @darthnox7958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I normaly don't see any video like this one that are bigger than 15 minutes and i saw this one without stopping. Very good lol nice to learn your story.

  • @salvadoroars
    @salvadoroars 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm still friends with a player from 5 years ago even though i stopped playing 2 years ago. I'm from the Philippines and he's from Belgium. Amazing game with amazing people. Hopefully one of us can visit soon.

  • @Nostromo2144
    @Nostromo2144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your amazing SW journey!
    If I may, mine began at age 12 where I grew up in Europe (former Yugoslavia, communist country back then). The instant I first saw that Imperial Star Destroyer chasing Leia's Corellian Corvette explode onto the screen at the start of the first movie...it was love at first sight & I was hooked forever! I've been in Australia since I was 4 (other than that brief 3 yr period from 10-13 when I returned to EU), and am still the biggest SW fanboy at heart at almost 55! :) I stopped counting after watching Ep IV 100 times I think...ahem. Don't get into the merch or cons/events so much, and tend to be a solo PvEr mostly, but love all the movies, books and games of course!
    Thanks for your painstaking & time-consuming content - it's one of the reasons I've gotten back into swtor again after several years break since the 2nd year after release (other than brief F2P spurts here & there). I've even managed to convince my wife who has real troubles with 3D games of any kind to give it a go a couple weeks back & we just did Esseles last night, our first Flashpoint together, and hit level 17 on our commando/gunslinger duo ! :)

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great story thanks for sharing!! Glad you and your wife were able to play together!

  • @always2237
    @always2237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful story. I'm happy for you two. Have a good day!

  • @araeagle3829
    @araeagle3829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an absolutely beautiful story! To hear how online friends became a real life couple is truly amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it.

  • @elderstark2382
    @elderstark2382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So romantic! We love your cool experience with swtor and hope you keep having more wonderful memories and experiences together! We enjoy everything you do! May the Force be with you!

  • @phillmillem8163
    @phillmillem8163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a touching and personal history you had with this game. I'm a huge fan of your videos and,, seeing how you are so personally connected with this game, made all of them even more relevant to me. I believe that great part of SWTOR community, which is a true fan of Lucasfilm and Lucasarts golden eras has some kind of emotional relationship with this great MMORPG. I'm one of those players.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you're right on that one. Cheers and thanks for the nice comment!

  • @shaulkramer5293
    @shaulkramer5293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a beautiful story, and I’m glad the two of you found each other. Good luck with all your future endeavors and may the Force be with you!

  • @killikgamer7809
    @killikgamer7809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! That was fantastic! Finally your fans know you better!

  • @DaveSpectre122
    @DaveSpectre122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So when you became a guild leader you basically did what a jedi would do (The not placing one person above others thing), but it ended well after all :) Thanks for sharing your story and for all the content you do, I'm sure you have helped countless of people. I hope your life will always go well for you, because you surely deserve it and may the force be with you !!!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I kind of failed miserably at the Jedi Code! Haha!

    • @DaveSpectre122
      @DaveSpectre122 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista Well I don't believe that code is always right. So I approve with your decision :) I don't even remember the Jedi code myself after playing for like 4 years, but strangely I remember the sith one :/

  • @nanasnonsensegaming
    @nanasnonsensegaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Swtorista, such a beautiful story to share with us!💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @swtorfan6756
    @swtorfan6756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whoa! What a great story! I was rooting for you and the silent smuggler and was happy to hear you were able to make it work! Congrats!

  • @Aechyck
    @Aechyck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow must say i admire you for speaking so free about your past and even though its late congratulations on getting married and best of luck to you

  • @infinityhand6569
    @infinityhand6569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope we see the Phase 3 Dark Trooper in some form of Star Wars media soon. Such a gorgeous design

  • @Michael.131
    @Michael.131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see a vid like this, it was nice to see how you got into SWTOR and SW as a whole, been watching your vids from the start so was cool to learn a bit about you

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought you were gonna tell us a fanfiction story you wrote in swtor
    But this life story is also amazing too

  • @captainmandri8376
    @captainmandri8376 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing. Also thank you for keeping me posted on one of my favorite games for the last 4 years. May the Force be with you!!!

  • @seanperry6203
    @seanperry6203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a passionate and unique insight! Thank you for sharing with us and may the force be with you 🙂

  • @WookieeRage
    @WookieeRage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!! I really appreciate you sharing your life and passion for Star Wars, and the way it brings us together.
    You've made my Star Wars experience richer while opening me up to the idea of making my own videos. My life wouldn't be the same without all you've done.
    Also, congratulations! It's perfect that you met your husband in the game you love so much. All my best to you both.
    ~Countsmakula

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Count! I'm really glad to finally share this story!

    • @WookieeRage
      @WookieeRage 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Swtorista Remnants of Hope forever!!! :)

  • @Maya_Ruinz
    @Maya_Ruinz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful story :), always amazing to hear stories about how gaming brings people together.

  • @dcbaczewski
    @dcbaczewski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just started watching your videos today, and this story is just wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed. :)

  • @MattPetruzzelli
    @MattPetruzzelli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s awesome! You create such awesome content for the game. Your passion for it is really obvious and it was really cool to watch this video and learn about where it all started. Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @GalenMarekOfficial
    @GalenMarekOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A really great video! Very interesting to find out a little something about the person behind the videos.
    I have some very very good memories from my years in swtor but seeing the incredible mass of awesome things and (roleplay) events you mustve been part is just amazing, I love to see how this game is loved this much by people here!

  • @cheezdoodle96
    @cheezdoodle96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, that was way more heartwarming than I could've ever imagined. Almost thought it'd be a character lore video (which I wouldn't mind seeing either [unless you've already done one and I've somehow missed it]).
    Any friends I've gotten have long since disappeared from the game, but your story brought tears to my eyes. The entire video I sat there hoping you'd actually get together and not break it off, lol. Was kinda nerve wracking, but it had a great ending.
    I remember when TOR Fashion went down. I used that site _all_ the time, and it was really sad. Ever since the redesign it's never functioned fully, at least on my end, with several "similar appearance" pieces only showing a string of text and not links/pictures of the similar items. With that and Dulfy having been AWOL for over a year now, you truly are a Godsend. Or perhaps the will of the Force itself.
    Either way you're a blessing, and one of the best things about the Old Republic community, Swtorista. I love you, your content, everything you do! Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @johnrucka2910
    @johnrucka2910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are such a blessing for swtor community. Keep it up please

  • @richardtrude7562
    @richardtrude7562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your love story. It's cute, quirky and romantic, wish you all the best in life and love!

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Richard!

  • @DS-gu9dx
    @DS-gu9dx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First of all I want to say what an amazing and wonderful life story you just shared here with us. Your story captivated me and I could not stop listening to it. I myself have recently found my way back to SWTOR after 6 years. My family and I bought our first home 6 years ago and sadly when we moved we could not get internet except satellite and that was so horrible we just went without it for years. About 3 months ago our phone cell phone company got unlimited hotspot which i recently decided to try this game again and it amazingly worked. I am so stoked. I decided to do a youtube search to see if i could catch myself back up on what i have been missing and relearn the game and came across your videos. Thank you very much they have been an amazing help I hope to run across you and your family in the game and possibly join in on some of the excitement.

    • @Swtorista
      @Swtorista  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome back got the game and wow that was a long break without internet! Cheers to you and your family!

  • @qfaction
    @qfaction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story, thanks
    Swtorista.
    Interesting take on doing your hobby as a job. Here we're always told to find your passion and do that for a living as it doesn't feel like work.