Top 10 Imperial Agent Armors in SWTOR!

[@Swtorista]

* The Sniper's uniform is actually called Hooligan's armor. Thanks Alexandre! *TOP 10 LIST FOR EVERY CLASS!* ⚔️ Sith Warrior: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4C7opaApdBojJo 💢 Sith Inquisitor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ7NY5SYqa95m7c 🗡️ Jedi Knight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6uvm3-NrbFsndE 🌟 Jedi Consular: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5WZZKqqfK-gi9k 🔫 Bounty Hunter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWq1aGyibdVqe6M 🕵️ Imperial Agent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIbbpqdrlrqWas0 (you are here!) 🛡️ Trooper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4usi2lqmLyffZY 💰 Smuggler: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-coquYi6ysrZI More Armor Info ❓ How To Upgrade Armor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anzQfoOljdernpY 💵 32 Practically Free Armors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-5Z5WlgMqdo8U 🏆 How to Unlock Items w/ Collections: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGndlYdndrqIg7M 👘 How to Get Cool Armor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYSmiWmZjr-ogdU 🎞️ Armor Design Documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqLUZqewm7mqrpY 👗 My Favourite Outfits: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaXCdGB_g5irbs0 🤑 How to Earn Credits: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ2WhX5qhc1-gtU Crafted Armor ⛏️ How to Craft: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3fPdKB7ppimhKs ⛏️ Which crafting skill should I choose?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJDLhJtmitFrqq8 🔨 Sith: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHathIFmhZpoj5Y 🔨 Sith Inquisitor: 🔨 Jedi: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTLlKF7oJtkipY 🔨 Bounty Hunter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqQioail8mjhpY 🔨 Imperial Agent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6W5eZaLlLtjd6c 🔨 Trooper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imWah4OBgt9njdU 🔨 Smuggler: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJOmqqWNodhgkJY 🏳️‍🌈 Dyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maunimSGbJqXi7M

[@fadi8166]

Swtorista ok

[@MalevolentSpirit234]

You actually forgot the Crystalline Targeter's MK-3 Armor set, which is basically an improved version of the Clandestine Officer's outfit with the rank plaque showing 2 yellow, 2 red, and 4 blue squares, which resembles more of a rank of Grand Moff. Great video regardless, I used some of these outfit myself on my female Chiss and I love them!

[@ryansanderson23]

Would it possible to get updated lists for 2022?

[@dff1286]

Seduction,Assassination....and good fashion sense. That should be their official slogan.

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

They also have an awesome accent.

[@dff1286]

@@theevildrummingsithlord1492 its actually my favorite part of the Agent Story line when Keeper tells you that since you are undercover, to "loose the accent" and the voice actor switches to an american accent. it was a nice touch.

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

@@dff1286 The prologue of the storyline. I loved Imperial Agent. It had so much that no other Star Wars storyline had.

[@kamilkukowski8346]

@@theevildrummingsithlord1492 try smuggler

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

@@kamilkukowski8346 Already started and it seems fun. I'm going rather on-and-off about it rn. I've finished Warrior and Bounty Hunter as well, and I couldn't get myself to do Consular.

[@Swtorista]

*** The Sniper's uniform is actually called Hooligan's armor. Thanks Alexandre!

[@Matixsb]

You know that only part for clandestine officer uniform that uses secondary dye color is shoulder rope so you can easily dye it with [White and Red Dye] from security key vendor it's cheaper than [White and White Dye]

[@Gong001]

Concealed bodysuit + secondary black dye = Black suit :)

[@ODSTOninersIxTwO]

Can you do a video on how long it would take to play through every mission/quest/Cut-scene/raid/FP/uprisings in-game up to the most current update? It would be interesting to know just know long it would take.

[@theconduit6913]

Swtorista Hey I have a question. I just completed KOTFE and KOTET expansion, before I started I had my old companions but the story line lock them all away now I can’t access then. Is there a way possible that I can use unlock them and use them again?

[@malachiteindekade]

Just wanted to say your videos for new players have helped me alot on my sent and shadow. many thanks, keep up the good work!

[@Trygvar13]

Ah the Imperial Agent, my favourite class and the first one I ever hit max level with . Probably the best story class missions in the game. But I have always had problems finding gear that I really liked.

[@oryanmccartney9536]

Another great video, love your stuff 😁😁 you're the reason I got back into the game.

[@benedictkennedy8525]

Same.... I went a little cold for a bit but keep getting back into it when i see another SWTOR video... lol yakkety yak reminded me of how much fun it was to hang out with clan mates and made me return recently.

[@thrawngames6282]

Whoa, the timing! I literally just subscribed so I could make a Chiss Agent yesterday, and then you upload this today. Thanks, Swtorista!

[@Swtorista]

perfect!

[@beansonbarnsonoble9399]

Whenever I go for the officer uniform I generally look for the "crystaline targeters" armor set because of the marks on the chest piece. Most officer uniforms only give you the red and blue insignia's but the crystaline targeters set gives you two golden squares along with red and blue, which in my opinion, makes your character look more important

[@Taeschno_Flo]

The early story reward armors for the agent are great

[@lolan7410]

Especially the one from Hoth

[@cuttlefish6839]

As always I love your content it makes me so excited for the game and it's just fun to see people genuinely care and enjoy the game

[@HonestHappyHater]

11:28 You can get it by doing Alderaan planetary story as Agent

[@Swtorista]

Nice!

[@shhfiftyfive]

@@Swtorista actually, the one shown in the top left there is level 24 heroic loot, "decorated targeter's" set item level 80. @11:28 i got and saved the helmet, chest, gloves, legs.

[@j.mangum7652]

No other character uses up the costume slots. The one thing I wish Bioware would get straight is non Force users shouldn't display Force corruption at all. I know we can turn that off in costume visuals but really only the Jedi and Sith characters should show that susceptibility.

[@skywalkerscores8477]

Lovely vid! I have now completed the Jedi Consular storyline, done my first flashpoint and killed Darth Malgus!

[@TheGIJew.]

The cool thing about this game is that completing story flashpoints affects the story. People will remember that your character was involved in the death of Malgus

[@nobletactics464]

Great video Swtorista, your videos are always the best, keep up the great work :)

[@hexazalea1793]

Reminder: Dying any imperial officers uniform to black is acceptable even outside casual fridays. Hot pink on the other hand is never acceptable. The same applies to anything with the word neon ikn the name. Violators will be thrown out the nearest airlock. Anyways We all know the Sith trooper armor is the best for on the battlefeild unfortunately its collectors edition only and even if i had the money those things are in short supply.

[@RangerBoyHQ]

I have CE version of the game so all my agent toons exclusively use the Imperial Trooper armour. Love watching players stop when they pass me by and fawn over my SUPER rare armour.

[@jamesspencer9472]

Hoth Agents set from the specialty vendor for Republic is really nice looking for an agent or operative.

[@sootythunder3111]

I feel like the expert outlaw outfit makes a very good IA outfit especially if you are considered a rouge agent by the end of act 3, gives a very off the book but still is the best of the best look

[@vp-retro]

Imperial Battle Ace Armor set is really good, as well as pairing Fa'athra's Clan Jacket you get early on with anything makes for a great look too.

[@katpoohtoo]

I hate it when I find a good looking chest armor and then find a stupid looking huge propane tank on the back.

[@papawedge7396]

The good thing about the Agent is that you can actually dress them however you like, it always has an unique coolness factor.

[@samuelr331]

For my agent I went with a Clandestine Officers armour set with and white/yellow dye. It makes an excellent Grand Admiral look. Make your agent a male Chiss, and you’ll have Grand Admiral Thrawn.

[@logandegnitz2403]

Thank you, swtorista, for expanding my options for sets. Chiss honor. (My only imp agent is a fem chiss, lol).

[@MrMelkor98]

You may wanna check out this: torf.mmo-fashion.com/ascendancy-soldier/

[@malwair7417]

The white armor you get from makeb rep is really nice

[@mihalooo742]

I have idea to create 3th organization - neutral , for example - there is jedi knight, gray knight and sith warrior , Republic capitan, planet partisant and imperial agent

[@tvbuu]

A lot of these aren't available unfortunately I checked the cartel market and couldn't find the ones at the beginning

[@Swtorista]

The main way then would be to check the GTN.

[@tvbuu]

@@Swtorista thank you ! Love your content btw. Keep it up

[@scarletguard]

Sorry to nitpick but there are 5 Efficiency Scanners. However the Gold one is only available through the Collector's Edition vendor on the Fleet.

[@Swtorista]

Oooo you know what I didn't even know about that one!

[@scarletguard]

@@Swtorista Just subscribed. And yes, I hit the notification bell too!

[@Mjolnir007]

Blue Twi'leks for the win!

[@raion1441]

You can get the white imperial officer Armor from questing on Alderaan.

[@Swtorista]

That must be where I got mine.

[@CV-Moore]

To be honest, Tempest Warden is probably one of my favorite agent armors.

[@Eamil]

If anyone's wondering, the white Imperial uniform is the Decorated Targeter's set, which you can get from class and planet story quests on Alderaan. Been using it on my Agent quite a bit!

[@EnderOfFlops]

why is it that decorated armor always looks so good? im not mad because its completely free but there is NO reason it should be THIS beautiful lol

[@miniblasan5717]

RD-07A Vendetta with a black/black dye then this headset which is a micphrone and you get that at the same vender as for the Vendetta.

[@chagaev12]

Traditional uniform is immortal classic and best choice! For the Empire!

[@1AmGroot]

Just a PSA: if you want a white imperial uniform, you get one by doing the main quests on Hoth.

[@livinghistory9701]

My favorite IA armor is the full Aftermath Targeters armor set. Edit: the stuff you get from Nar Shada

[@MrMelkor98]

"The Empire dominates scores of star systems across the galaxy" That's right! Em-pire! Em-pire! Em... pire?

[@davidlink3787]

For a nice easy white imp uniform the decorated targeter set from I think Alderaan is cool

[@Twitchy_McExorcism]

My favorite agent outfit is something I picked up doing class quests; a snazzy, white, officer uniform. Paired with the shiny, black boots and gloves of the Concealed set, it's sharper than most Cartel Market outfits.

[@binki890]

What about Silent ghost and Stalker's armor? I think they are one of the top one

[@Swtorista]

They were on my original list but didn't make the final cut.

[@djeastiano]

I kinda always go with the scout uniform from the fleet vendor, it’s simple and neat looking!

[@Beschplays]

Actually there are 5 efficiency scanners in the game, the 5th one is gold, only collectors edition players can get it though.

[@ArmouredProductions]

For my agent I have Makeb Assault Armor + Remnant Resurrected Agent Helmet. It works good for an Elite Imperial Soldier look. They really need to give us more Imperial Trooper like gear. So far there is 3 (with some other sets having a few similar pieces). It took me FOREVER to get the Resurrected Helmet.

[@H4CKP4CK]

Imperial agents drips >> sith lords

[@KoPT01]

No love for the Deadeye jacket? It's a reskin of the Vendetta, but with slightly different materials and colors.

[@Swtorista]

Apparently no love, that one didn't catch my eye but looking now it's nice!

[@exemplar7205]

"the cunning agents of imperial intelligence, track down and wear the empires finest armour lines, imperial agents must master the art of seduction, assassination and good fashion sense.." its true ive heard the emperor himself will personally execute any agents who dont look stylish lol

[@Swtorista]

hah!

[@hollyc7571]

Don't underestimate putting together individual pieces. My sniper's favored outfit is as follows: Head: Fortified Lacqerous Headgear (Crafted: Armormech, need to get schematic) Chest: RD-03A Recon Jacket (Hard to get world drop, might come from Hammer Station?) Hands: Resilient Neo-Leather Gloves (Crafted: Armormech, might need schematic) Waist: TD-07A Panther Belt (Fleet vendor) Legs: Sniper Elite Leggings (Crafted: Armormech, need to get schematic) Feet: Trimantium Boots (Crafted: Armormech, need to get schematic) Wrist: TD-07A Panther Bracers (Fleet Vendor) Her favored weapon is the Tarisian Head Hunter Aurek sniper rifle. I don't use any dye modules with this outfit, by using "unify colors" feature, the pants come out white against the dark blue of the jacket. I can link a screen shot, if I can find a place to store it?

[@Swtorista]

imgur.com is the easiest place to store screenshots :)

[@MAXLD]

Sticking with Kell Dragon Field Tech armor on my sniper (with Black/Black applied). Always. Regret not being able to get the helmet too back then, so I use the Underworld non-animated version.

[@Swtorista]

Bummer about not having a full set, Kell Dragon is awesome!

[@ricktheexplorer]

My imperial Operative is my most favorite character: ranged, knife melee and stealth. They all either hunt me down in warzones, or they lose HAHA. Thanks for this next level info.

[@ricktheexplorer]

There is a new armor with sort of a cloth hanging down in front and back on the chest piece. It looks great on my female operative with a black dye. That and the skirt that goes to only above the ankles piece make a great uniform.

[@sampza77]

Remnant Dreadguard agent is my absolutely favourite. There used to be an agent armor called Campaign Enforcer Armor (or something like that but it's not available anymore), which is exactly same with different base colours.

[@the-other-guy8991]

I honestly used an alderaan storyline chestpiece (decorated) for the formal uniform appearance (white and red color naturally) and grabbed one of the microphone earpiece and made a not too bad looking agent. Also used the wasteland scavenger armor for a more armored trenchcoat look.

[@xorascape]

The best uniform variant IMO is the purple and white one that used to drop in Hammer way back in the day. But AFAIK there's no current way to get one.

[@Swtorista]

Yes, tons of great older armors with no easy way to get em now :)

[@KainZeuxis]

I used the special forces armor set for my Agent

[@Spiritborn9652]

My imperial agent looks more like a crisis response operative us thorn sanitization chest, gloves, belt, bracer; frontline veteran legs, boots; and red efficiency scanner. Gun is Causality

[@Swtorista]

sounds very cool!

[@finiteenergy7155]

I don’t even play swtor why tf am i watching this

[@Swtorista]

Lol

[@finiteenergy7155]

Swtorista you have sexy voice nice ear vibrations thumbs up

[@thatredhead7481]

I’m ngl I’m surprised the Intelligence armor set is not on this list.

[@AttisSoul]

Thank you! time to go spend some money in the GTN

[@Jokie155]

Kinda sad Remnant Underworld Agent wasn't mentioned. Getting the jacket was what prompted me to go play Agent after all these years, it just looks so nice and straightforward, and has really nice dye patterns.

[@Swtorista]

This one actually made it to my smuggler list!

[@Jokie155]

Ah, then I'll just go blame my really poor short term memory because I definitely watched that video when it came out, my bad.

[@troyrubins]

Swtorista what is your linking code for referral subscriptions? I recently resubbed and want to thank all the hard work you do by using your code! Thanks!

[@Swtorista]

Welcome back! www.swtor.com/r/lvbKCY

[@Nemoticon]

Once I got the red version of the Remnant Resurrected Agent armour set, it pretty much became glued to my IA. I loved the Imperial badge stamped all over the outfit, very, very cool.

[@Voltage256]

I love how the imp agent can use seduction as a way to get info and to get out of trouble lol also imo the Enigmatic operatives is the best set for imp agent

[@mateo10734]

Yea I just started playing it and I’m loving the story. I initially started with the BH but I’m coming to find out the imperial agent acts the way I would 🤣🤣 I love flirting with everyone lmao

[@dasdeke]

Remnant resurrected agent set has a reskin in the tactician's set

[@susansanders8485]

My operative loves the tunic from the Battle Hardened Apprentice's set. It's got lots of straps, interesting textures, and seems comfortable and practical for field use.

[@theNordicBeebo]

I think calo Nord armor is cool for imperial agent just need some dye for it

[@Swtorista]

Love that armor

[@baz5042]

The RNG for those alliance sets are insane, it took me over 100 crates just to get the underworld smuggler outfit, kept getting the same pieces too.

[@dreadfulbadger]

Yeah so far I have 3 smuggler sets, 2 trooper sets and 1 warrior set complete. Yesterday I turned in 4 planets worth of those heroic crates and only got stuff I already had. I was so pissed!

[@dreadfulbadger]

Oh and an agent set

[@Cookie-zx9gq]

Swtorista you know alot of the armor i SWTOR, do you know if its posible to get the rakata gear set now? or some version of it? and how+

[@Swtorista]

If you mean the old rakata endgame gear. SOME are craftable now. browse here: swtorista.com/armor/category.php?search=true&category=crafting-armormech-crew-skills-trainer,crafting-synthweaving-crew-skills-trainer If you mean the rakata in eternity vault swtorista.com/armor/ancient-infernal

[@scarletguard]

If you were able to get Nico Okarr as a companion, I would recommend Nico Okarr's Duster as a good trenchcoat. torf.mmo-fashion.com/nico-okarr-duster-coat/

[@Swtorista]

Good call, I don't choose outfits that are unobtainable by new players, but this one never even crossed my mind as an option :)

[@scarletguard]

@@Swtorista Thanks!

[@GamingArcane]

I actually have the Nightlife Operative armor. It was one of the first things I bought off the Cartel Market when I started playing again.

[@goldenfiberwheat238]

There’s also a version of that uniform I have on my agent that I got from leveling on kaas back in 2014

[@julesjanssen6062]

Great video! :D The only thing I missed was the Saul Karath armorset at the end. My personal favorite operative combo: Agile reconnaissance with remnant resurrected agent hat as the hood stays on while wearing the hat. A bit of clipping is solved with a dark color dye. Advanced slicer boots contain a knife and pistol (used in cinematics). I like the gloves of the agile reconnaissance too for more assassination potential.

[@jamesjones7526]

Agreed! Advanced Slicer boots are a must for any agent character. Everything else is dependent on light/dark, male/female, race, and body size. But those boots are a necessity for any level agent.

[@jamestea3015]

Hiya big fan but you forgot a few trenchcoat armor sets that you can get off the gtn. one being the troublemaker armor set and the other being i can't remember the name it has a cowboy style helm piece with some built in colored lights.

[@Swtorista]

I actually had a huge list of trenchocats, I had to pare it down haha!

[@Nephetes]

Because the combat droid is attached to the Covert Cipher hat, what happens if you hide your head slot? Does the droid still appear?

[@Swtorista]

Good question not sure!

[@Jack-ub7bp]

Cool very cool, fashionista !! thank you so much !!

[@giantsuccfatherofgiants9496]

I have been looking forward to this video! I have found many pieces of world drop armour that fits really well as field armour for the agent, especially on Dromund Kaas and Balmorra there are some great chest pieces and head gear that drop from elites.

[@poesanchez7755]

The white armor set is the alderman armor set

[@AzureRoxe]

Some of these work very well for Sith Assassin too thanks to their design, ease of movement and darker stealthy colors.

[@yaksha31302]

Another cool trench coat is the unfettered

[@HiddenPalm]

The intelligence officer boots are in my top three boots of the game, especially for big built males. They go with any class. The recent armor set that is a poncho should of been in this video. Also dresses for espionage missions for female agents and some male agents.

[@Swtorista]

The poncho was on my original list but didn't make my final cut :)

[@HiddenPalm]

@@Swtorista Agents sometimes have missions in tropical and rainy environments and need ponchos. Jedi need ponchos too. But if we don't show love to the one poncho already in the game, Jedi might never ever get ponchos. I'm wearing a poncho right now.

[@noelrose7419]

woot! fav class and fav fashions, in my humble opinion lol

[@antar7475]

On my imperial agent, i use Thana Vesh's armor. Looks really good for an agent in my opinion. But thank you for making me discover some new armors i'll probably use for my agent in the future.

[@Godvana_]

LONG HAVE WE WAITED

[@kenichisan88]

Except for the textures getting kinda old/low quality, i can't find any replacement for Nightlife Operative's on a Imperial Agent. (Except the helmet which i agree upon being kinda mediocre). The TD-07A Scorpion jacket is awsome on a female Bounty Hunter (PT). (I'm so badass i don't even need armor, just a trenchcoat) xD Pair it up with Remulus Drepya's pants & boots and some simple armguards (no specific headpiece).

[@chasepreston212]

Lol love this vid for I can always count on my agents looking good while sleathin'!

[@beeceepedia3784]

Vegeta, what does the scouter say about his midichlorian level?

[@Swtorista]

IT'S OVER 9,000!

[@srednaz]

Thank you for the video Swtorista!!

[@techstepman]

i play my imperial agent more like a spec ops officer than a james bond. Clothing is not an option. Unless im under cover...out in the field my agent wears armor or standard imperial officer field uniforms. the vendeta is my number one...also the snow trooper from the cartel market in black is usually what my sniper wears.

[@ben17ism]

Gather 'round. Story time with Uncle Andrew. This story is called "Andrew did nothing wrong but was robbed on GTM when he was buying the Troublemaker trenchcoat even if he could buy the freaking Scorpion version from AG vendor, anyway".

[@dreadfulbadger]

I think dynamic vandal armor set is a really good outfit for like a rogue agent.

[@Swtorista]

That one's really neat, it made it in to my amuggler top ten :)

[@mrvwbug4423]

My sniper has the red scalene set with the red efficiency scanner, hard to think of a better set for a sniper.

[@Swtorista]

That sounds like a cool set!

[@derekmorgan3074]

My agent is heals, so I got the Enigmatic Operative's set, b/c the coat looked mediciney, but also really 80s (shoulder pads... lawl). Also b/c of the whole Red Blade thing, I dyed it dark red - light red. When I had my character dressed...I had to rename him and change some features. He now has black hair, blue eyes, and very aristocratic face. Named him Liam Isard.

[@TheMiniVader]

i know its not really meant for imperial agents but im currently using the sith cultist armor set for my imperial operative. i love the helmet, the armor padding, the butt cape, and the dark colors make it look perfect for stealth missions :)

[@Swtorista]

nice yeah it's a good fit!

[@TheMiniVader]

Swtorista omg i didnt expect the legend herself to respond to me lol thanks :) while ur here i should say ive been watching various videos of urs for a while now and i really like them and i have a few friends who just started playing swtor and some of ur videos r great for beginners! in other words keep up the great work and may the force be with u!

[@Swtorista]

Cheers and thank you! 😁

[@MariusThePaladin]

For those of you who want to dress as a Sith Trooper, there's a limited editon armor (Shock trooper or something) on the GTN that's VERY EXPENSIVE because you can't get it anywhere else anymore, but it will make you look almost exactly like a regular trooper. OR, you can get Snow trooper gear from Makeb reputation vendor! It will make you look like an elite varient of the imeprial troopers but the colour is white-red instead of black-red.

[@rjgoodman4056]

I'm currently using the armor set you get a code for from Battlefront 2 on my agent

[@Swtorista]

nice!

[@fynnskywalker]

@Swotorista I've got 2 nice looking uniforms you didn't mention: first the "RD-06B-Eliminator-Jacke" and second the "Rigokord-Kürass". Both of them were dropped while I was leveling at around 60 or so. And yes the names are in german because I don't know their equal part in english😅

[@Swtorista]

Haha! I was wondering about the names... In these lists I do not feature armors that you can only get while leveling in case someone missed them :)

[@MrFillzor]

Their names in English are RD-06B Eliminator Jacket and Rigocord Cuirass

[@fynnskywalker]

Okay👍 Thanks

[@jakke81]

The set you can get from ziost for the tokens is pretty cool too

[@ExtremeCharisma]

What about Special Forces armor?

[@Swtorista]

I usually don't feature retired items :)

[@Erik-ti3sp]

I really like the herald of zildrog set but it looks dumb without the helmet

[@Swtorista]

I have the exact same feelings about it, boo to hoods!

[@clandebouyekid]

What is the name of the Sniper Rifle @1:03 in the video and how do you get it?

[@MrMelkor98]

Try your luck on the GTN: torf.mmo-fashion.com/primordial-sniper-rifle/

[@Antonin1738]

Would you know if the Sniper armor set from the Class Progression trailer is available anywhere? including the helmet?

[@HereIsObu]

I went for the Enigmatic Operative as well!

[@cynthricsgamingchannel9177]

I thought the Black Talon operative set looked pretty good back when the game first launched.