I get that people are raging about the nerfs. They don't make me want to play BH/Trooper any less, though. And as for the armor, I meant because of the looks, not stats.

I tried a Smuggler, but I just couldn't stand having to crouch/take cover whenever I enter combat. Plus, I like using heavy armor.

Well, I guess for right now I'll just level both and see which one I like better later in the story.

Like I said, I like the Bounty Hunter story waaay better. The problem is choosing between the story/character (Bounty Hunter) and the faction (Republic)

Well, I actually like it better than the Trooper's :/ Oh and BTW all my friends that play are Republic.

I've almost finished chapter one of both classes and I have to say, I like the Bounty Hunter a huge amount more than the Trooper. My problem is, I don't like the Empire. At all. I love the Bounty Hunter, but I don't want to be a part of the Empire. The Trooper is OK, but everytime I play him, I find myself missing my Bounty Hunter... So which one should I level? And also, is there any way to remotley help the Republic as the Bounty Hunter? (I know how the story line ends, yes)