It's not a slight damage difference between the tank spec and DPS specs. I don' knowt how you can even say that...

I don't know why you guys like hybrid specs so much. Your better off specializing in a tree. Anyway, here is my PyroTech build I am going to do. I see people going for the extra aim which is nice for a flat damage boost but from my experience crit is better - especially with Firebug talent. http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#301bMZMsZfhMrzGGMs.1 You could go 3/3 in intimidation and 1/2 in Rail loaders as alternative. it might be better to do that since it boosts more of your attacks. Enjoy

Use your CC breaker when they knock you down with hidden strike and melt their face -it's not hard. On top of that your now at a full resolve bar... GG

I think a lot of people don't play the tank role in pvp right. It's meant to be a support role and to supplement your team. I see quite a few ppl thinking they can 1 vs 3 ppl just cause they can survive a few seconds longer.

Yeah I played a OP to 50 in the beta I loved it but it absolutely has its quirks and you have to work a lot harder in the warzones than some of the other classes. It's frustrating at times ( like trying to backstab with all the lag >_< ). I think you will like Powertech a lot. If you go Advanced Prototype you are close to the playstyle of the OP but instead of stealth you have heavy armor and more surviability.

Keybinds and lots of practice my friend. I have played online pc games for about 15 years as my hobby and the more practice you get the more you can accurately predict the behavior the other player is going to exhibit and understand how they think. It's not a bad idea to research other classes too. Knowledge is power

I'm not saying im hardcore but you ARE right. The players who understand the game mechanics and how the pvp works in this game are the ones having fun. Everyone else who can't grasp these simple concepts are the ones ************ on the forums. They think because they got 2200 or whatever the hell it is arena rating in WoW it makes they automatically pvp pros in SWTOR. If they get served in pvp then it's the game fault and not because they need to get better.

They need to just hide your level in Warzones so you guys stop crying so much. if you actually understood how pvp works and the mechanics of the game instead of QQing on the forums so much then you would enjoy playing the game like everyone else.

Use your CC breaker when he hits you with Hidden strike. GG. Simple as that

Guess Op is not for you then - cuz that class is awesome. I plan on rolling one after my PT gets 50. But back on topic, Yes you can level as Shield Tech and it works great. Takes a little longer to kill stuff solo but you can take a beating like it's nobodys business. In PvP it works great too as a support role. Toss your guard on teammates getting ganked and provide backup. I would suggest using mako for leveling and gearing her out - you'll be close to invincible.

First off movement increasing effects do not stack and the skill works great. You have to use it while in combat to see the effects.

Worked fine for me. Grapple rooted them for 3 secs and so did stealth scan if I was lucky enough to catch a stealther with it. Great for grapple + flamethrower or grapple them into the fire pit right before the flames

Popular class has skilled players... what nonsense is this!? You cry yourself to sleep at night or what?

Whenever I try to solo a healer my level I beat the crap outta him and interuppt all the heals I can and if he is good he keeps himself alive and his buddies come over and gank me lol.

What class at level 17 takes skill?

I love the pvp in this game so far and it takes some skill to be good at it. It is a bit frustrating at times with the current problems but they will tweak it. I hate all the QQer's on the forums saying blah blah this class is OP. Fact is they expected to slam their face on the keyboard and win. Everyone crying about sorcs and BH's ... HAH! Wait till you start seeing good concealment OP's bursting you down before you know whats happening. Least played class and it's one of the most powerful

Here's my AP build I think I am gonna do. They won't be running away that's for sure http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#301ZrsMrobfkdsZfhM.1

Learn 2 PvP

Not everyone is bad at playing video games. Obvious newbie

Huttball is the best one! Maybe you should roll Republic instead if you don't like huttball all the time.

I mean seriously didn't we have this conversation a billion times before on the beta forums? I think most people complaining don't even understand how warzones work in this game and try to duel everyone and get slaughtered.

I never had any problems killing higher levels. Maybe you should practice...

Interrupt their casts guys... and L2play before you come crying nerf.

Because I played a Merc to 50 in beta and wanted something new while still being a bounty hunter ( love the heavy armor and blaster ). I am VERY impressed with Powertech. I bein trying all 3 specs and they are all very good in the warzones.

Yeah and every wave in beta the newbs QQ'ed on the forums about pvp cuz their lvl 20 got pwned.