RIP. I had a great time running this spec as a PvE tank, and am horrified that I'm losing it. I never felt OP or anything like that, but it was nice to be able to tank HM EV and pvp in the same night without respeccing, and doing fairly well in both. Those of you who love this spec, let's make our voices heard on the test server forums and see if we can't get this one change reversed!

I main tank all my operations with a modified version of this spec, and have had no problems thus far... http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#301hMGrb0roZ0MZbIbbdh.1 I wonder what will happen to this build if they nurf the pyrotech tree in 1.2?

That's awesome, grats!

The only problem is when they don't ask... I like the suggestions of a four tier roll system, need (main), need (companion and off spec), greed, and pass.

Last night I ran Athiss for the first time, and was happy to see the final boss drop an awesome blaster pistol. Being a Powertech, I rolled need and got a 1. A Sniper in the group rolled need and of course got the blaster. He said his companion needs it. My question is this... What is the general consensus on rolling need for your companions? I personally think need should only be rolled for your main character, and not for companions... I called the guy out on it, then after the instance he was flaming me in general chat for being a rage quitter or some such. Opinions?