Finding Balance in the Force

Wow, this seems as close to a grey jedi as we are going to get. I can see a lot of our members choosing this class because of the "walk the line" emphasis.

Wow, did I say wow. Wow.
No dout about it, consular for me.
I really like the point that there can even be diversity among consulars.

So who will be making our grey robes?

Kevlar wrote:My favorite Star Wars film has always been The Empire Strikes Back. But while the battle of Hoth will keep me glued to the screen for that second when the AT-ATs appear out of the snow, the film’s defining moments are on Dagobah, while Luke struggles and trains with Master Yoda.

Before that, the Force was just a word that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader used, for a power whose glory days were long over. But on Dagobah, with Luke, we saw the Force differently; not as some simple trick that made Imperial Stormtroopers look the other way, but something greater. The Force is a living energy binding the galaxy as a whole. It is something that, in the hands of a master, could raise a lost X-Wing from the depths of a swamp. And after the cave where Luke faced his greatest fears, we understood the most important lesson for a Jedi: you can’t solve every problem with one stroke of your Lightsaber.

The Jedi Consular knows that lesson better than anyone. Trained in the arts of the Force, driven by curiosity and the search for knowledge, the Jedi Consular sees that through the Force, all things are connected.

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As a Jedi Consular, your journey begins among the ruins and forests of Tython, still full of dangers and secrets after so many centuries. But the business of the Jedi Order is never confined to one world. You may find yourself inching through ancient ruins seeking proof of lost cultures, discovering and mastering forgotten Force techniques, planning an assault on an enemy base with Republic armies waiting on your unique insights, or even representing your order to a strange alien culture, whose first question is: “What’s a Jedi?”

And as your knowledge and experience grows, so does your reputation. The Jedi Council will entrust you with its most dangerous and delicate missions. Among the Sith, there will be whispers in the highest circles of a powerful new enemy. Maybe you’ll even get the chance to teach a new generation of Jedi, just as your master taught you.

But the Jedi Consular, more than any other Jedi, constantly walks a fine line. The Force has two sides; truly mastering it requires an understanding of both darkness and light. And a Jedi Consular’s natural curiosity can often lead him or her into trouble. Walking the balance between light and dark can give a Consular incredible power… but that’s when the treacherous thoughts begin creeping in. Don’t worry about falling to the dark side. You’re so smart and powerful, you can resist petty temptations. And even if you discovered some ancient secret that could make you stronger… surely you, with your superior intellect and understanding of the Force, know what’s best?

When developing the story for the Jedi Consular, these were themes we wanted to address – power and wisdom, how Jedi face the dark side, and how they work toward the ideals of the Republic. But the key element of the Consular’s story is mystery, using intelligence and courage to seek the truth. We wanted to capture the journey of Obi-Wan Kenobi – someone who begins with unusual insight and talent, but who is still growing into those powers, learning about the galaxy, and choosing what path to take in life.

For me, the challenge – and the fun – of writing the Jedi Consular is keeping a sense of balance between intelligence and arrogance, between what’s right and what could win the war against the Empire. A Jedi Consular must sometimes accept the grayer path, the less perfect choice. He or she must make the decisions the Republic can’t, in order to save it.

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Will you delve into the greatest mysteries of the Force, to master abilities few Jedi ever dream of? Maybe you’ll be driven by a hunger for the past, to explore new horizons and reclaim long-forgotten lore for the Jedi Order. Or you could look to the future, rubbing shoulders with ambassadors and heads of state, and fighting alongside the Republic’s boldest generals.

Then again, perhaps you’ll seek power for yourself, use your wisdom to bend others to your will, and mercilessly destroy all threats to the Republic… even knowing what the cost of victory might be someday.

The choice is yours, Jedi Consular.

Joanna Berry
Writer

think my mind just got made up for me

dessanar wrote:


think my mind just got made up for me

The consular mind-trick claims another victim....

Geez, I can't wait for this game... WoW has gotten so old and I've beaten KotOR one too many times!

Gerard Halcyon wrote:Geez, I can't wait for this game... WoW has gotten so old and I've beaten KotOR one too many times!

Not enough Star Wars games for me to play in my collection.

Edit: This is my 1,000 post.

Toranilor wrote:

dessanar wrote:


think my mind just got made up for me

The consular mind-trick claims another victim....

ARGHHHH I am such a weak minded fool

Gerard Halcyon wrote:Geez, I can't wait for this game... WoW has gotten so old and I've beaten KotOR one too many times!

I'm with ya buddy.
I went back to WOW though. I have to have some gaming or I will go insane. Well more insane, lol.

I'm too eager for this game and too much of a loyal Bioware fan to go back to WoW... I play it when my girl gets time for it but, that's to pass the time... I just wanna be a friggin Jedi Consular!!!!

I'm also interested in how RPing and PvP will turn out with all the plotline epicness...

I know it will not happen but I wish they would let us create our characters before reliese date. Or just give us a playable short game. Something *** the vids are just not enough.

As cool as the consular sounds when put in this way this is the same reason I will be crossing that line to be a Sith Inquisitor. For they are what a consular would become if they crossed to the dark side, they would bask in its power. Dont get me wrong though, I will be making a Jedi Consular as well, I am just drawn by the dark side too much.

Jedi Knight for me still. You pansy robe-only wearing sissies need someone to keep those Sith acolytes off your backs.

Well, I will probably have both a con and an inq. The reason for the inq is, though I would walk a more gray path, the Inq is probably what I would be if I was a real force user. I would be Victor Frankenstein when it comes to the Force, using my knowledge to try and advance understanding of it and try to better life, no matter how dark of an art I go into. I would be very passionate about it, but it would probably lead to my downfall. I wouldn't care though, hell even though I know it would end horribly, I still would do it.

It will be interesting to see how much light side/dark side points alter your playing options.