Brain fart moment, I meant bioware . Oops.

I just had a eureka moment today. I was sitting in game trying to PvP as a bounty hunter healer and suddenly had the thought fly in my face, "Okay, I am not enjoying this. Why am I still playing It?" In the end, I decided it was for two reasons. First, some of my friends still play and I enjoy playing with them. Secondly, Out of a misguided desire to recapture the fun and enjoyment I experienced pre 1.2 patch. The dev's have stated time and again that the homogenization (and castration) of healers seems to be their prime goal, with no plans to change in the future. So I just cancelled my account. I gave it a good run - I didn't rage like others immediately after 1.2 hit, even though I was a little pissed. I tried providing feedback to bioware, but they decided on going their own way, as is their prerogative. I have no bad feelings towards SWTOR, just bitter sweet memories of pre 1.2. I guess we just grew apart. Anyways, see you guys later. Hopefully some sort of change will crop up in the future that will help me to resubscribe.

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Yup, bioware pretty much killed off healing.

QFT. Most practical advice there is.

Do yourself a favour and forget that merc's could ever heal in the first place. In this case, Op's the way to go.

Is it about as damaging as the complete and utter destruction of an entire class subtype? How about the negative accessibility for said subtype, especially those who (used) to enjoy PvP? Would it not be better to offer those who are seriously disgruntled with the changes the option to respec into something, you know, viable. Your entire stance on the issue of post-gutting respecs is rather disturbing.

Holy crap, I hope you're either trolling or enjoy using lubeless BioWare branded suppositories. Bodyguards and field medics were nerfed so hard that the Jedi just herd many voices cry out in pain. BioWare took a deathstar to our abilities and talents.

Wow, everything you said is absolutely perfect. Couldn't of said it better myself. in other words, QFT

Problem is that Combat Medics / Bodyguards don't work anymore.

Just posting this for general information. If you have more trouble than usual finding a Healer post 1.2 it's because many of us have either unsubscribed, or rerolled their character (which I did). Why? Because healing is no longer fun, it is now frustrating. The only healers who might actually enjoy this patch are Operatives. Some relevant Links: Stop complaining about 1.2 changes... post 1.2 - you still planning on healing? Leave the healers alone, they need encouragement. 1.2 - Combat Medic - Major Nerfs There are many, many more posts on this issue, but these are some of the more active ones. Sadly, many the ones on the PTS have been lost. This has been a general service announcement. Hah, posted in general and moved in under 30 seconds!

Go op, not worth playing BH Bodyguard spec any more.

Hahaha, nice joke. My friend had his 50 copied over, and let me try it out on the test server, and I can honestly say every single bodyguard who actually cares about healing is going to rage. Let's look at the major changes. + Cure costs less heat, down to 8 from 16 + Kolto Missile now affects 4 targets + Cure Mind now applies a (very small) HoT - Rapid Scan now costs 8 more heat due to the Critical Efficiency nerf. - Cure mind no longer reduces the cost of cure - Hired Muscle halved. down to 3% from 6%. - Kolto Missile's Residue now only increases healing by 3% instead of 5% - Supercharged Gas now only vents half the heat, gives half the damage/healing bonus, and the shield on the missile reduces half the damage. The items that are of concern are highlighted in red, the biggest problem being the SGC nerf. Did You Know: That once 1.2 hits, a Bodyguard who never uses Supercharged Gas will do more healing over time then one who does? It's true! While it gives you 2% more bonus healing then a stack of 30, the loss of healing during the time you rebuild your stack results in a net loss of healing. So, basically our SCG is only good now for spamming heals. Honestly? Most of the nerfs I can deal with, but what they did to our SCG effectively removes our class' defining ability.

As a bodyguard? Hell no. It just isn't fun any more. As Sorc/OP? We'll see. I enjoyed the play style of the bodyguard tree, and might get frustrated with other two, but I'm willing to give them a chance. But if I do get frustrated with the other two I will cancel my subscription as I will no longer be having fun doing what I want to do. Might bring out my bodyguard healer and dance naked in the middle of the huttball map a couple times, though. Would be hellofafunny if I could get a bunch of others to do it at the same time .