Haha, this is pretty funny. No, I don't mean in a disagreeing way. Just funny how it reads.

I have a fair question. How do you know that? Are you a Bioware employee? I think its safe to say if you are not a Bioware employee or a contractor within their halls, you are assuming with your post. I mean no harm, just making a logical response, that if you are not an employee than you have no idea how they address forum posts.

I'm somewhat new to pvp in this game. Been doing it for a month or longer now? I'm not sure, but I will say that I have had moments in guild or talking to others after fighting a shadow trying to understand the design of the class. Not being new to pvp or pvp mmos, some of the mechanics and abilities in this one class seem a bit silly. But I only measure that from my long list of former games versus my time spent in this game and as a Trooper. Ultimately, I have to lean to agree with the OP that there might need a second look at this class. But then again, it really boggles the mind that every single mmo has class balance but you can always narrow one, some, or all down to just silly design. You'd think with all of the rich information out on former games, this would never happen. To be fair, I can blast down shadow's but there is clearly a undeniable ability difference.

Update Well I now have 2018 expertise, I might have that number wrong, and I am getting more kills now but I am still running into problems. Might be some of the difficulty I've seen some of you post about. So I have a few other questions. 1. Is there a set or best pvp rotation? I'm using one which I think works well with my pvp armor but I keep wonder if there is a better way. 2. What in the hell is up with all the damn, absorb absorb absorb dodge dodge reflect reflect etc, nonsense? I find myself wondering why on earth someone would design something like this. I mention it to some former players and they laugh stating that's one of he reasons they cancelled. Whats even more frustrating are these same players would I basically can't hurt are tearing me apart. What in the hell? Is there anything I can do about that? Currently, I'm saving up for my 174 pvp assault cannon. I'm hoping that will put me on the path to enjoying this more because if this keeps up, come renewal time in a few weeks, I'm history.

Thanks again.

Ok ill get the pvp weapon, the rest of the pvp gear, and those relics. I may not get that 60 barrel now but Ill have to keep using my current none pvp accesories for now. Thanks.

Ok good news about the armor, I was concerned. Now this part sort of doesnt make sense to me. Looking at my current AC and the PVP AC, there are only two differences. 1. The pvp weapon has 140 points of expertise. (If I remember correctly) 2. My current weapon has way better overall stats. I was planning on working towards getting a full pvp setup since I have the suit now. From the relics, earpiece, etc. But at best temp changing out the power gem I have for a expertise one when Im in pvp. I know I'll have about 100 expertise less in comparison to the cap once I get that high but overall I don't see why getting a pvp weapon is a must. I didn't see any procs like the suit has when all pieces are grouped. It doesn't have better dps. Don't get me wrong, I really am grateful for your input so far. So i guess a better response would be, what exactly would I really be gaining outside of the expertise for the pvp weapon? What am I missing? Even the pvp AC has the same current level barrel I have right now. Which is a level 58.(unless I read it wrong) I plan on buying a 60 tonight for my main weapon. Are there level 60 pvp barrel comms somewhere? Ive only seen enhancements and mods.

Ugh now I'm hoping I didnt do all that pvp farming only to get the wrong gear since I can use the merc stuff.

You nailed it. I now, as of last night, have all six armor pieces of err i forget the name set of trooper pvp gear. Which is all level 60 but as of yet, all of my other gear is still using level 58 purple comms. I'll low my accuracy. My AC components does not have expertise on it at all. Right now I have a level 58 reflex barrel and was debating getting a level 60 to help but I wasn't sure how much of a dps difference in pvp that will make. There is a pvp AC on the vendor but I don't like the look of it and really lacks compared to my current weapon. Instead of swapping, I was just gonna use my current weapon with a level 60 barrel once I get it.

You might want to read the mention of Mercs to understand what I said if you havent been reading. Its not about help. Its about arguing.

I dont know. I'm at work atm. Whatever a level 58 purple comms rating is.

Please, please, please for the love of Vader. Can we drop this merc nonsense. I posted seeking help on my trooper. Trooper, not merc. Again this post is about me seeking help on my trooper in pvp. Not Merc.

Requires level 58. Just to be clear an example. My barrel on my AC is a level 58 purple reflex comm or whatever its called.

Wow. Well I'd like to say I was seeking help not so much a debate war. But based on the detailed responses, it seems there might be class problem along with me learning the ropes. That sucks. But I will say, I'd rather be on a tough class than a easier class in which you see in every single pvp match like sages. My pvp gear is new. I've been buying it off the vendor on fleet. I'll have to check my expertise while in a warzone. That number was when I was not in one. As far as my accuracy, you are correct. I was looking at that wrong. But it is at 99%. Should I lower that? My gear is very augmented. Matter of fact, my pve gear is all purple level 58 mods or whatever they are called.. I've been putting level 58 purple reflex augs on each pvp piece I get. As a vet of other actual pvp mmos, I do see some odd and silly design in this game. I still don't get the point of why they created expertise. Just seems extremely silly. So some questions no one answered. Right now I use a AC that has a purple level 58 barrel on it. Should I strive to get a level 60 one? Will that help? Is there a set amount of critical, power, aim, and expertise I should aim at? I fought a jedi sent last night who was hitting me for 11 to 14k. I sent him a message hen it was over and he said he was all power. Would something like that help me? Lastly, I would like to say outside of some classes with ignorant amounts of CC, I never have any of these problems outside of arena. Not that it matters I guess.

I'm level 60 Trooper/Gunnery with five pieces of pvp gear with roughly around 700 expertise and 109% accuracy. I fully accept I might be doing something wrong but my frustration is getting to me. Starting to second thought this game. So here is my problem. I run into one of a few encounters. 1. My target absorbs every damn thing I use on them. 2. Suddenly my target won't be taking any damage. 3. The damage is low their health barely moves. When this occurs, I'm getting better at trying to find the healer and attempt to blast them down. Only for someone else to attack me and destroy me in seconds. Not to mention always at the bottom of the chart or at best mid way. The funny thing is if I'm out on a planet somewhere, the fights go completely different. So I'm up for tactics, tips, or anything to stop losing so much. Should I go all power? Is there a Aim cap? Will things get better when I get a full suit with expertise? I currently have a level 58 barrel(reflex), will a level 60 one do better? Should I follow some sort of set use of abilities in combat? Please help! Hopefully I'll get some mature responses.