It's a big, big, big world out there son: A first look at the Star Wars Galaxies Universe.

Star Wars Galaxies, the idea alone makes every Star Wars fan, big or small, foam at the mouth. The concept is so simple: create a persistent on-line universe including every detail of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and let the players do whatever they want. Or is it? One thing anyone who has tried SWG will agree on is it's overwhelming at first. Faced with so many options, it's easy to see why. My first article will try to relate to you the basics of the game and how to get over what has surely been the deal-breaker for many a player: being a SWG noob.