Resource Gathering
The foundation of all crafting in Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic lies in the diligent gathering of resources. The galaxy is a treasure trove of raw materials, from the common metals found in asteroid fields to the exotic flora and fauna inhabiting alien worlds. Your ability to explore, scavenge, and harvest will directly impact the quality and power of the items you can create. Therefore, developing a keen eye for potential resource nodes and understanding the best locations to find specific materials is paramount to your success as a crafter.
Resource gathering can take many forms. You might find mineral deposits that can be mined for ores and crystals, requiring a mining laser or specialized tool. Alien plants can be harvested for medicinal herbs or potent alchemical ingredients. Defeated creatures may yield valuable hides, bones, or biological samples. Even salvaged wreckage from starship battles can provide useful scrap metal and electronic components. Some resources are found in abundance in specific biomes or planetary regions, while others are exceedingly rare and may only be found in hidden caves, dangerous ruins, or as rewards for challenging quests. Always be prepared to defend yourself while gathering, as many resource-rich areas are also home to hostile wildlife or opportunistic bandits.