Let's see if we can get a NOR group on and try it out WEDNESDAY NIGHT! The PTS is open to all once again, and all you need to do it download the PTS SWTOR client. This might be a bit of download if you haven't been the PTS recently, so if you're interested you might have to do prep well in advance.
Here is how to download and log into the PTS:
1. Log into SWTOR; after the play button lights up DON'T CLICK IT. Instead click the funky icon on the left side of the launcher.
2. This will allow you to choose between the PTS and regular live game. Select Public Test.
3. Then click play. This will start the download. You'll basically need to download an entire copy of the game, so it might take a while.
After you've logged into the PTS, this post from Musco will walk you through the steps of setting up a new character and how to get them up to level 70 instantly and geared out:
http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=9680842
Let's meet on the republic side tomorrow!
I know this is short notice and the holiday season craziness makes this an even loopier idea than normal, but let's see if we do it!
If you have any questions feel free to ping my discord or ask me here!
