maxlongstreet Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) I've been reading all these arguments about whether JK's in general and Sentinels in particular, and I think both sides have a valid point. On the one hand, playing a Trooper or Smuggler after playing my Sentinel feels like easy mode. It seems fairly clear to me that the Sentinel is both more difficult and not as powerful as other classes I've played. On the other hand, this isn't causing any particular problem for me. I'm really liking playing the class - I enjoy a bit of a challenge, and even the Sentinel isn't that hard. Perhaps it isn't that the Sentinel is too hard - perhaps the issue is that some of the other classes are too easy. Edited December 22, 2011 by maxlongstreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunwindIon Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 I've been reading all these arguments about whether JK's in general and Sentinels in particular, and I think both sides have a valid point. On the one hand, playing a Trooper or Smuggler after playing my Sentinel feels like easy mode. It seems fairly clear to me that the Sentinel is both more difficult and not as powerful as other classes I've played. On the other hand, this isn't causing any particular problem for me. I'm really liking playing the class - I enjoy a bit of a challenge, and even the Sentinel isn't that hard. Perhaps it isn't that the Sentinel is too hard - perhaps the issue is that some of the other classes are too easy. I'm level 41 now, the game got a lot more fun with my Sentinel when I got the Doc companion and didn't have to worry about resurrecting T7 after every battle and sitting down to heal, he should definitely be attained earlier on in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowflit Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) I enjoy my Sentinel a lot (PvE and Warzones), and I just finished Act 1. Edited December 23, 2011 by shadowflit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmorte Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 It's a shame to lvl to 34 and still die to pulls... Just venting, this class is pure crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rankith Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 It's a shame to lvl to 34 and still die to pulls... Just venting, this class is pure crap. Don't be bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xzenthal Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I still manage to do most heroic 2 quests alone with kira. I pick the right fights first and the harder one when i have my cooldowns ready. I'm loving the class and so far have no problems whatsoever leveling. I'm at lv 26 atm though but I can't see this class gettign worse when we start to get soem core talents to tie up everythign for the watchman spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollowVamp Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Shouldn't you be using doc instead? Every single JK I've come across is pretty much perma-using Doc after they get him. yeah doc until you get scourge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollowVamp Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) those are the only two possible things right? the class can't actually be underpowered, that's just not possible because bioware are all powerful right? right? please. its an extremely high skill demanding class, im running 35+ keybinds, and its still not enough, lvl 46, most class quests are a challenge, and i enjoy it immensely, but yes your assessment is correct, pop every single CD you posses to survive pulls with an elite or strong type, doc helps alot if you have him, pop zen as your doin overload lightsabers an cauterize if watchmen, 2% of your health every tic, i can burst almost anything before lord scourge dies. looking forward to dispatch, but umm, im experimenting with balancing surge and accuracy atm, increasing my surge went from 400-600 dot tics to 700-900 dot tics, and merciless slash is a nice damage bonus, not gonna lie and say it turns easymode, it really doesnt, but you get used to it haha, rolling a trooper as my next toon though, they where fun in beta. Edited December 23, 2011 by HollowVamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendu Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I am having no problems as long as I keep stay on pace with my class quest. Sometimes I switch forms when I start taking too much damage, and you have to use your defensive cool-downs when all else fails. I use them when my life is low and then pop trans when centering is full and use my dots. That combined with a well timed health stim can make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysun Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Derian is an old beta troll one of the 2% of people that likes the Sentinels 'as is'.. I played them exclusivly through Beta and will not play one at its state now.. Rather play a Gunslinger or DPS Scoundrel or DPS Commando at least you can off-heal with the two latter classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdridens Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I've been pretty much facerolling things with my sentinel since I started leveling him. Sometimes I need a quick heal between groups, but it goes by really fast. Not sure where everybody is having problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReflection Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Could someone give me an estimate at which upwards level does the Sentinel feel underpowered. I'm lvl 14 and I tear through stuff and it's hard to see how things could get super bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthasess Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Im at level 16 and things are starting to go down hill tbh. Love the class but gotta say abit of work needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarthorn Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 OP I wouldn't if I were you, Sents and Guards are likely to be buffed up a little bit soon and I don't doubt the trooper/bh will likely come down a peg or two as well. Admittedly I felt the same a little earlier when I saw a trooper take on 3 other players and come out on top (something we simply cannot do unless we are considerably outgearing our opponents) all because the heals for that class are, and I don't mind stating this clearly....broken as hell right now. In some small way, I feel bioware did this on purpose to attract the early audience away from Jedi/Sith play and will gradually alter the balance of power, it does feel daunting at times but rest assured at level 50 with the right spec and full gear...no other class will outdps your sentinel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunwindIon Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 started leveling him. wait till you level up some more and come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) I'm starting to feel the same way (level 31). I have no idea what BW is doing making the Trooper SOOOOOO much better than a Sentinel at dealing damage. The Trooper is better in absolutely all respects in this game. Want to feel powerful? Roll a Trooper. I think I will be. Edited December 23, 2011 by Xann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunwindIon Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 OP I wouldn't if I were you, Sents and Guards are likely to be buffed up a little bit soon and I don't doubt the trooper/bh will likely come down a peg or two as well. Admittedly I felt the same a little earlier when I saw a trooper take on 3 other players and come out on top (something we simply cannot do unless we are considerably outgearing our opponents) all because the heals for that class are, and I don't mind stating this clearly....broken as hell right now. In some small way, I feel bioware did this on purpose to attract the early audience away from Jedi/Sith play and will gradually alter the balance of power, it does feel daunting at times but rest assured at level 50 with the right spec and full gear...no other class will outdps your sentinel! I'm level 43, and it has gotten better. it's still gimped but i'm living with it until they fix stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonetwo Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Not every class is for everyone, if you are not enjoying the class then play something else. Sentinels are not broken just because you find them too hard or not enjoyable. I don't understand this mentality of "i do like it to make it simple for me" if you do not like playing something then do not play it, do not whine of the forums about it, just simply re-roll something you enjoy. Here comes elitist #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovan_Oh-One Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Level 41 at the moment, and I'm not having any issues. o_OGranted, I am specced into Watchmen, so I've been steamrolling through Belsavis so far. Gotta love Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anishor Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Level 41 at the moment, and I'm not having any issues. o_O Granted, I am specced into Watchmen, so I've been steamrolling through Belsavis so far. Gotta love Doc. Once you get into the higher levels and get Doc you feel awesome, it's the 20-30s that feel like a quagmire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Once you get into the higher levels and get Doc you feel awesome, it's the 20-30s that feel like a quagmire. For the most part, the 20s were a breeze for me. I hit 30 and I'm Alderaan and it's a joke. I have to rest after EVERY SINGLE FIGHT. Yeah. Real heroic. My Trooper just mows through so easily. What was BW thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anishor Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 By Alderaan trooper has their best companion typesR-DPS, R-Tank, Healer. If we got Doc on Nar shaddaa things would be WAAAY different on Alderaan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enslavr Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 im level 20 and im currently wrecking in warzones. Unless im completely surrounded by 5 or more people i dont have a hard time 1v1'ing anybody. Im also really strong against healers. I cant count how many times i watch a healer "la la la" heal everyone and then when i appear you can notice the "oh crap" syndrome where they dont know what to do. The class is hard, lots of buttons and you need them all. Other than that, its not broken by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araxus Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 im level 20 and im currently wrecking in warzones. Unless im completely surrounded by 5 or more people i dont have a hard time 1v1'ing anybody. Im also really strong against healers. I cant count how many times i watch a healer "la la la" heal everyone and then when i appear you can notice the "oh crap" syndrome where they dont know what to do. The class is hard, lots of buttons and you need them all. Other than that, its not broken by any means. Obivously you have the whole class figured out by 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamzaBehoulve Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Obivously you have the whole class figured out by 20. Sentinel isn't particulary strong at 20 in PvP and he is doing well. He'll be doing much better at his rises to 50 and he's got all his tools. Edited December 24, 2011 by RamzaBehoulve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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