As a level 50 Jugg tank who has done several heroics, this is my main issue.

1) Besides AOE Taunt and smash, there is no AOE ability that generates much threat. 2) The AOE threat problem comes during large trash mob groups. I have never found myself a group who is down to let me run around and grab threat on a TRASH MOB PULL while they sit there and do nothing. Boss tanking is fine, large spread out trash mobs are a pain to tank.

Those are a few of several points I can expand on. If you guys have questions about why CC doesn't work all the time and such, I will be more than happy to give you some more of my experiences as a Jug tank.

I would like to point out the problem with AOE aggro as jugg. Quick Background: I have a lvl 50 Jugg (with lvl 50 epic tanking mods and gear), and I was once the diehard "Juggs are super easy to tank with," That quickly changed with aoe threat in lvl 50 ops and flashpoints. I have played tanking classes in several different MMOs. Don't get me wrong, we are mean tanks for bosses and such but AOE we have a few problems and here is why: We only have two useful AOE abilities, AOE Taunt (30 second cooldown if talented) and Smash. Smash doesn't always grab aggro especially when bounty hunters and inquisitors are Aoeing their face off. I BELIEVE that one of the main problems is how trash mobs are set up in high end instances. One set of trash mobs (5-8 npcs) is usually spread out into 2-3 small groups. Therefore, they are too far out of reach to be hit by smash. You may say "but thats what charge is for" well yes, but once its on cooldown you are out of luck. Many of the NPCs in these instances are ranged. Therefore, when charge and aoe taunt are on cooldown you spend half the time running around just trying to get into melee, smash, and force scream range of different groups of mobs that you need to gain aggro from. This reduces the amount of time you are actually attacking and tanking targets. Also, one force scream, one smash, etc will not draw aggro immediately from NPCs who have dps spec'd classes AOEin the living crap out of them. Thus, its not as simple as *tab* hit target once *tab*. I am a diehard tank at heart, but the frustration from the AOE problems with this class has forced me to roll over to PvP (Where i currently smash face). One additional point: Even if you disagree with this entire argument. You cannot disagree with the fact that Powertechs simply have a vast majority of AOE abilities that deal both a sizable amount of threat and damage. Also, considering how that most of these AOE abilities require a simple gun shot or missile, the Powertech doesn't have to spend time running around from spread out mob to spread out mob. Therefore 9 times out of 10, the powertech will obliterate a juggernaut tank in AOE threat. I did not comment about Assassin tanks because I do not have any personal experiences with them nor have I seen one in action. Therefore, I am not quite sure how their mechanics work.

I also have a lvl 50 jugg (immortal spec) and i completely agree

Quick question regarding gear when you get to lvl 50. I went to Ilum and see the support mission vendords only sell lvl 50 epic hilts and armoring mods. Does anyone know where (or if it is possible) to get lvl 50 mods and enhancements inorder to fill the other spots of moddable gear. I realize I may be able to find such things in the auction house, or by crafting. I'm just trying to figure if there are other missions or vendors somewhere in the swtor galaxy that have these items.

The only reason i ask is because they did that for other mmos i played, such as WoW or Planetside

If you make a republic and imperial character on the same server, will one side be randomly locked for a few hours?

not rerolling my lvl 36 haha

The queue on our server is absolutely ridiculous lmao. I have to say though, I did make an idiotic mistake and accidently tripped over my power cord. Been waiting for 2 hours to get back in now and still the 710th person in line. I've decided that the new rule of thumb is to multiply estimated wait time by 2.5 or 3 to get actual wait time.

Also dislike sitting in a 50 minute queue. Would start a new character but already have a lvl 27 on this server. Server transfer soon?

Ya, I have the exact same question. I have a level 28 on "The Swiftsure" and that server has had a 50 minute queue for the whole day. I'm definitely looking to transfer out to a less populated West Coast server.