SWTOR: Knowledge & the Force

A new Star Wars: The Old Republic developer blog has surfaced at the official site. The blog focuses on the balance between the the dark and light sides of the Force that the Jedi Consulars must master. Read a snip below:

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?

Read the rest at the link above and then head here for the latest Developer Dispatch about the creation of the planet Taris.