Chaplainar Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 So I've played 5 diff chars to lvl 10, 2 chars to lvl 31, and am now almost 40 on my Powertech. I love the class, and I love our swirling flames in combat. But overall, when not using flames, we look like boring Mercs. I don't want us to be dual wielding tanks, or blaster rifle wielding tanks. I want, for at least shield techs, an offhanded shielding animation. The current giant bubble is not very exciting in any way. I would say some kind of item held in the OH, that when you shield, shows your character projecting a smaller hex like shiled out of the device and absorbing the damage. The other thing would be to make larger and or different looking blaster pistols for the Powertech family as a whole, just to make it look a bit more threatening and actually different from Mercs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooks Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I agree. Powertechs don't have a whole lot of flash. Of all the classes, I'd say they've impressed me the least in terms of animation and sound effects. Their armor is cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shivus Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm plenty flashy, I use my free hand to fix my hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sowwy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Flashy enough for me. Its like playing an inspector gadget class but with anger issues-f Flame throwers, predator blades , grappling hooks and jetpacks, bombs that make a wonderful swoosh sound that make pvp healers panic. For me, this class's has style and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banehammer Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yeh I'm comlpetely happy with PT animations. I loooove the sound retractable blade makes I think big flashy stuff may come in the future. Ie. The next time they change the talent trees and make new top tier abilities (most likely). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyx Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It's sort of funny you brought that up OP... After leveling 3 different classes before the BH, I tried the BH and fell in love with its style. I thought it one of the flashier playstyles out of the other classes... ...I guess this is very much a personal preference thing. I am currently quite happy with the animations and playstyle of the PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysun Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Flashy enough for me. Its like playing an inspector gadget class but with anger issues-f Flame throwers, predator blades , grappling hooks and jetpacks, bombs that make a wonderful swoosh sound that make pvp healers panic. For me, this class's has style and I love it. ^a that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomisurabu Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Flashy enough for me. Its like playing an inspector gadget class but with anger issues-f Flame throwers, predator blades , grappling hooks and jetpacks, bombs that make a wonderful swoosh sound that make pvp healers panic. For me, this class's has style and I love it. lol yer i felt a bit of a Predator vibe myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 powertechs are flashy enough show me the merc that charges an enemy via jetpack, or grapple them into an acid pit, or slice them up with predator-style blade ... mercs shoot rockets out of their butt and thats about it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarq Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 We punch people by launching ourselves up with a jetpack. How much flashier can it get?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrymTruth Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 ....Shoulder mounted Blaster pistols....? Im somewhat intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodcharged Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Leveled my Immortal Jugg up to 50 first, working on PT now(currently 21) and I must say am enjoying it a LOT right now! May end up playing PT more in the end. Like others have said the armor is sweet too(well except for most of the helms )! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrys Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 If you want unflashy combat lacking style I suggest you go play an operative. BH has great style and the visual cue's let you know you did what you intended. Well except for rail gun but it has an audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbathius Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yeah, flash is not necessarily a good thing. My Marauder with two glowsticks feels like I have a giant bulls eye painted on me. Funnily enough, I did a little experiment - changed my crystals to green and blue from red. I get attacked slightly less now. This is purely anecdotal, but from now on it's green and blue crystals for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapex Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 If you love flash, play Advanced Protoype. Immolate into Rocket Punch not only creates huge numbers but grabs a lot of attention. You also almost never use Rapid Shots except against PvE enemies who have a billion health (why did you have to reintroduce tank n' spank and 25 foot enemies, Bioware?) If you hate flash, play PyroTech. The animations Rail Shot, Flame Burst, Thermal Detonator, and Incendiary Missile are fairly ignorable until it's too late for the enemy. Furthermore, your Bounty Hunter is a confident bad *** who laughs everytime his Rail Shot refreshes; it's not flashy so he knows he can lay the hurt unnoticed. If you love drawing attention but without too much flash, play Shieldtech. Enemies can't get you off of them but none of your abilities are really awe-inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eroex Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 ....Shoulder mounted Blaster pistols....? Im somewhat intrigued. Shoulder mounted minigun! WARMACHINE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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