Communication

It's important for an event to have its own chat channel when needed. Here is a little something I found from the SWG website:

Communication - For all events we highly recommend using the global chat channels to keep everyone informed. Not everyone is used to using these, but they can be a HUGE help. For a list of chatroom commands type "/help chatroom". All commands listed begin with /chatroom.

At the very least, event organizers should be on a shared chatroom, and possibly have a moderated chatroom for announcements to all the players. This will help you get information across when things get furious.

To create a chat channel:

1. Right-click on one of your chat tabs (we recommend creating a new blank tab) and choose "Join Chat Channel."
2. Double click on your galaxy.
3. Double click "Chat."
4. Select "Create Channel."
5. Input a chatroom name and title. The name should be short as you will use / to type into the chatroom. The title is a longer description of the room's purpose.
6. Select "Moderated" if you want to use the room only for announcements. This will allow only moderators to speak.
7. If you select "Private," only those you invite (/chatroom invite will be able to access the room.
8. Click "Done".

Setting Up Your Event

Take a look at the peaceful player city of Babylon. Its location makes it a nice place to hold a PvP event.

Step 1: Place your props.

Step 2: Gather your group.

Step 3: Set up troops.

Step 4: Fight!

After Your Event

You should do something after your event to make people want to come back. Like with my event, I usually host a Dark Jedi bash with Pex's event support.

After your event, post about it on the forums. Include screenshots and videos if you can in your post. I usually make Youtube videos for my event.

Credits

Thanks to Lona Valamari for her Player events for Dummies guide.
Thanks to Pex for communication tips and providing this great event content to the game.
Thanks to everyone who hosts and participates in player events to keep them running.

Hope to see everyone making their own events soon,