Ive used the fryingtime.com parser and xom's run parser. its just unbelieveable that they would make what you figure was the high dps build with an internal nerf.

Hello All, With the ability to now track combat logs, I have been testing out different specs. One thing that I have found odd is the High Teir Lightning Talent "Forked Lightning" incurs a global cooldown on Lightning Strike(which is normally only triggered by Chain Lightning and shock). Some of you might say well why is that important. Lightning strike, which is your bread and butter ability has no lockout and can be chain cast with typical 1.2 or 1.3 speed thanks to alacrity on rakata. Global cooldown will lock you out for 1 second to 1.5 seconds depending on your reaction time and if the queueing system is working right. So in that time period you can get off a full damage cast instead of a 30% damage cast. Needless to say rebuilding minus Forked Lightning and the 3% extra damage talent that requires it actually is gaining me 100 to 150 more DPS over 6 minute time periods/parses. I dont think its working as intended for Lightning Strike, anyone else notice this same phenomenon? Thanks for your time,

Ive had multiple reverse engineering procs for implants on my biochemist. I tend to make over 10 of them to get a result though. You might just be having bad luck.

Im actually having a problem with kaliyo where the last conversation we had was about an old partner asking Nemro about her. Since then im 4000 more(9400 affection) than I was at that time. She when we are out of the ship shows on occasion that she wants to talk to me on the Ship. When I transition zones, Quick Travel or get on a non personal speeder transport, the icon goes away. Ive tried logging in in my ship, dismissing, taking the other companions and even going so far as to throw more gifts at her but she will not allow me to talk to her. It really sucks and the canned response from Bioware's request ticket was: Greetings, I am Protocol Droid M0-T0 and I have received your transmission. Thank you for contacting us with this bug report. Your report has been forwarded to the relevant department, who will investigate further. We regret we will be unable to provide you with further updates on this issue, but recommend checking future patch notes for any up to date information. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and to thank you again for the valuable feedback you have provided. Please do not hesitate to report any other issues you may encounter whilst playing the game. Galactic Support is our specialty... Sincerely, Protocol Droid M0-T0 Star Wars: The Old Republic Customer Service Anyone got a clue?

Im completely Medic Specced as an Operative and have had no issue with leveling at all. Currently at 24 and I rarely use my Companions as they are off on missions. The key is primarily control and stealth for me, something the operative excels at. I should also note that I am Biochem and make extensive use of those packs/stims should I get into a bind. One of the people above mentioned making sure your companion gear is up to date. For tougher fights, yes you will need the firepower. If you use your abilities and manage Kaliyo well(aka turning off AOE powers when fighting close knit groups) you should have no problem controlling/dominating the fight completely with all of your CC/interrupt ability added to healing. They wont be fast fights but think smarter(aka use stealth where you can or environment interacts) and if it all goes bad just overload your stealh generator and try again. Enjoy.