I think you are reading it wrong:
Smuggler
General
Charged Burst's damage has been increased by approximately 5%.
Gunslinger
Damage for Aimed Shot, Speed Shot, and Quickdraw has been increased by approximately 5%.
Sharpshooter
Trickshot's damage has been increased by approximately 5%.
They do on my server, I was in a warzone Friday with 7 scrappers and 1 sage. It was one of the most fun Voidstars I have ever done. Fists were flying everywhere.
I have no idea what game you are playing. I turned 50 2 days ago. I bought a full set of recruit pvp gear and the BM pistol since I had the comms saved. I can kill people just fine. I can get medals just fine. I don't see what the problem is.
What would you have done with all of you excess comms while leveling up if you couldn't bank Merc. comms? The cap was 1000. Is it really that big of a deal? Really?
I am not mad, a little disappointed maybe. I don't want to play in buggy, unfinished rated WZ's. I would rather wait for the finished product.
Edit: I enjoyed the new WZ yesterday, but it seemed like it ended to fast.
Why wouldn't you save merc comms, since WZ comms are capped at 1000. If you save 1000 of each, you can convert the merc comms to WZ comms at 50. After the patch, they will be a 1-1 conversion.
I am posting this to give hope to all the people who say healers are not appreciated. Mostly it is a thankless job being a healer, but once in a while someone notices.
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h454/jimmyjam022/Screenshot_2012-01-27_18_51_40_141982.jpg
This is not the best #'s I have done, but pay attention to the whisper I received. My best is 4.5k.