SWTOR Community Event Codes

For all you SWToR players out there, here are some shareable codes from several of the community events. Each will net you a new speeder mount, plus another random item. (Usually a dye pack, but every now and then it’ll be something useful.)

To redeem the code, log in to your SWToR account at swtor.com first, then click on each of the links here and click “Redeem.”

http://www.swtor.com/user/ce/dnk9x

http://www.swtor.com/user/ce/dnk9y

http://www.swtor.com/user/ce/dnk9w

After you’ve successfully redeemed your code, you will get an in-game mail containing the items.  Enjoy!

Updated 10/12/2015: Here’s a new one from the Oct 10 NYCC Cantina:

http://www.swtor.com/user/ce/dnk9z

Saved by a Punch

Being resourceful often requires one to think “outside the box.” However, it has been my experience that sometimes being resourceful actually requires one to be acutely aware of the box. Not to just think outside the box but to think about the box itself.

72 Pontiac LeMansNever was this more evident than the time I decided to replace the rear differential gasket on my old ’72 Pontiac LeMans.

The rear differential was leaking gear oil. (The car was around 20 years old at that point, so it was to be expected.) I decided to remedy the situation by replacing the differential cover gasket. I ran out to Dyer Auto Parts (which doesn’t exist anymore) and asked for a 10 bolt differential cover gasket for a ’72 LeMans. I hadn’t yet lost my faith in the abilities of others, so I accepted what he gave me without really scrutinizing it. Continue reading