I made a Scoundrel over double xp weekend, and was wondering how they compare as healers to Sage and Commando classes. I do a lot of FPs, and I have yet to have a Commando healer in there since I came back to the game about 2 weeks ago, and mostly see Scoundrel's, so I'm assuming that means that they're better, but of course I'm seeking a definitive answer here, thanks!

Uh, wouldn't the Shadow and Assassin have the same animations considering they're mirror classes for each faction? I guess my question came down to which has a better story (Counselor or Inquisitor), and just a general opinion of them both.

Title says it all. Having a really hard time deciding between the 2. I like lightning much more than the look of throwing rocks, as well as gear. Though I did hear Republic got some "better" looking gear recently. Help me choooooooooooooose!